Oif Simchas Thurs 21 Iyar

היום ששה ושלשים יום שהם חמשה שבועות ויום אחד בעומר/לעומר

Chasunas:

Mintz - Nussbaum Ateres Blima 

Friedman  - Arem Lake Terrace 

Goldstein - Lieber Fountain Ballroom 

Dabbah  - Dabbah Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Yarmusch  - Adler Ateres Esther

Khiyayev  - Zak Ateres Reva 

- Tech talk asifa for kedushas Yisroel at the bias Horaah Madison manor hall speaking Rav Aron Zuckerman shlita 

- Yahrtzeit seuda and siyum mishnayos in Memory of Rav Zalman Leib Gruber ZTL at his shul B"M Zichron Yoel 1013 Lawrence Ave Lakewood Maariv 9:10 Birchas Hamazon 10:45pm.

- Chumash shiur by HaRav Yeruchum Olshin shlita live at B"M Ateres Bracha 11:30 pm call in 646-726-9977

Thursday May 7 News Updates Lakewood

weather: 63° Sun and clouds mixed. 

- New York state will opt in to the  Federal School Choice Tax Credit that was passed earlier this year in the big beautiful bill signed  by President Trump.

New Jersey yet to anounce. 

Governor Kathy Hochul told a meeting of Agudah representative  today that New York will opt into the federal Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), that will provide $5 billion annually in K-12 scholarships nationwide.

Beginning in 2027, donors in every state that opts in can receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit for contributions to nonprofit scholarship organizations SGO, which will then distribute K-12 scholarships to eligible students.

The maximum contribution per taxpayer is capped at $1,700, but the program carries no overall national cap allowing communities to raise scholarship funds from taxpayers across the country. 

-Reporter: Are you considering going back to Project Freedom now that gas prices are more than $4.50?  

Trump: No. Gas prices have come down today. Have you looked? They came down very substantially today. Gas prices are way down, and the stock market is way up today.

- An opinion article in Jpost highlights growing financial pressure on America’s Orthodox Jewish middle class,The death of the US Jewish Orthodox middle class 

Why $400,000 a year isn’t enough and what our community must do about it. Families earning $300,000–$500,000 annually are struggling in major frum communities. Rising housing prices, yeshiva tuition, kosher food, healthcare, and the costs of raising large families were cited as major burdens. Many families reportedly earn too much to qualify for assistance programs, yet still face significant financial strain, with some relying on loans, savings, or outside support to manage expenses. The report calls for stronger financial planning, business development, and long-term community economic strategies to help stabilize the Orthodox middle class. 

- The U.S. government will begin revoking passports of parents who owe $100,000 or more in unpaid child support and plans to soon expand enforcement to those owing as little as $2,500, according to AP.

- Gedolim to rule on Giyus bill: Members of Degel HaTorah in the Knesset reportedly met today at the home of Rav Dov Landau shlita to discuss a potential go-ahead on the conscription law. According to reports, Rav Landau told them: “A final decision on the conscription law will be made in a few days, possibly at the beginning of next week.”

- 7-Eleven is offering fuel savings for Rewards members: 50¢ off per gallon on the 7th and 11th of each month through July 11th (text ALLIN to 711711), plus 11¢ off per gallon on your first 7 fuel-ups with Fuel Rewards. Stacking offers may increase total savings at the pump.

- Deadline to register for the primary elections is May 12 the elections will take place on Tuesday June, 2.

- Yahrzeit seuda and siyum mishnayos  in Memory of Rav Zalman Leib Gruber ZTL at his shul B"M Zichron Yoel 1013 Lawrence Ave Lakewood Maariv 9:10 Birchas Hamazon 10:45pm.

- WSJ: President Trump’s advisers are worried that the GOP will pay a political price for high fuel costs. Many of those advisers are eager to end the war, hoping prices will begin to fall before the midterm elections.

- Giyus: Protests are taking place today at the entrance to Yerushalayim following the arrests of yeshiva  bochurim for draft  dodging. Police responded with force and water cannons.

- Adirei HaTorah tickets have officially sold out including obstructe view seats.

Finding a larger venue is challenging due to the FIFA World Cup coming to New Jersey this June and July, with many area stadiums already booked for team practices and related events.

- Submitted: The claim that “Lakewood has a traffic fatality rate of 7.76 per 100k” is based on the WRONG population data. They used the population of the “Lakewood CDP” (about 69k people) instead of all of Lakewood Township (about 139k people).Real numbers:

• 27 fatalities over 5 years = 5.4 per year

• Actual Lakewood fatality rate = 3.9 per 100k

• NJ average = 6.79 per 100k

That means Lakewood is actually about 42% SAFER than the NJ average. Bad data created a false narrative. The original claim dramatically overstated Lakewood’s fatality rate by using the wrong population data. In reality, Lakewood is statistically safer than the statewide average.

- TAX dollars: The Lakewood Development Corporation is requesting UEZ funding of $2 million dollars for snow removal equipment for the Township’s Public Works Department. The equipment is intended to improve winter storm response by increasing snow removal efficiency and enabling on-site snow melting in the UEZ. The machine is capable of melting approximately 80 tons of snow per hour

- A elementary  boys yeshiva in Lakewood sent notice to parents reminding them that fade/step-style haircuts or any similar modern styles considered Chukas Hagoyim are not permitted. Children arriving with such haircuts will be sent home to get them fixed.Parents are urged to clearly instruct the barber beforehand. Additionally, it references Halacha prohibiting cutting the peyos too short the hair must remain long enough to bend and touch its root. known as Lakuf Roisho L'ikro based on the Rambam and Minchas Yitzchok.

- Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita will be traveling next week to South America on behalf of Keren Olam HaTorah A delegation of leading Gedolei Yisroel, including Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Rav Yaakov Hillel, Rav Shimon Galai, Rav Avraham Salim, and Rav Yosef Chevroni, are set to travel to South America on behalf of Keren Olam HaTorah. The mission begins Motzaei Shabbos, with travel via Paris en route to Brazil, arriving in São Paulo on Sunday. They will later be joined by Rav Malkiel Kotler and additional U.S. board members.

The trip includes a packed schedule in Brazil and Argentina focused on fundraising and community engagement.

- NJ Transit has agreed to lower the price of their roundtrip ticket for the upcoming FIFA World Cup at New Jersey's MetLife stadium to $105 - down from the $150 they announced last month,

- Israel justice Minister Yariv Levin says that if the two hardline conservative academics he wants appointed to the Supreme Court do not get appointed, he will let the court “disappear” by refusing to make any new appointments to the top court at all.

- Trump: “This lunatic, Hakeem “Low IQ” Jeffries, should be charged with INCITING VIOLENCE! The Radical Left Democrats actually want to Destroy our Country. President DJT”

- BDE: Petirah of Rebbetzin Meirah Edelstein A"H the alman Of Rav Yaakov Eidelstein Zatzal the Rav in Tel Aviv. Levaya took place in Bnei Brak on the way to Yerushalayim.

- Lakewood, NJ has been awarded more than $170,000 by the state Department of Environmental Protection under the annual New Jersey Clean Communities grants program. The grants, target littering and keeping communities clean throughout the state Toms River was awarded $270,000

- The World Health Organization is trying to ease global concerns about the recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, drawing comparisons to the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove clarifies that the newly identified hantavirus is vastly different from the coronavirus: "This is not coronavirus, this is a very different virus, we know this virus. Hantaviruses have been around for quite a while... This is not the start of a COVID pandemic, this is an outbreak that we see on a ship, there’s a confined area, we have 5 confirmed cases so far."

Iran Israel Updates Thurs May 7

- Trump: “We're negotiating with the Iranians….we took our 3 destroyers, and we rammed them through some pretty big stuff today.... The destroyers weren't hurt in any way."

- Trump: Three World Class American Destroyers just transited, very successfully, out of the Strait of Hormuz, under fire. There was no damage done to the three Destroyers, but great damage done to the Iranian attackers. They were completely destroyed along with numerous small boats, which are being used to take the place of their fully decapitated Navy. These boats went to the bottom of the Sea, quickly and efficiently. Missiles were shot at our Destroyers, and were easily knocked down. Likewise, drones came, and were incinerated while in the air. They dropped ever so beautifully down to the Ocean, very much like a butterfly dropping to its grave! A normal Country would have allowed these Destroyers to pass, but Iran is not a normal Country. They are led by LUNATICS, and if they had the chance to use a Nuclear Weapon, they would do it, without question — But they’ll never have that opportunity and, just like we knocked them out again today, we’ll knock them out a lot harder, and a lot more violently, in the future, if they don’t get their Deal signed, FAST! Our three Destroyers, with their wonderful Crews, will now rejoin our Naval Blockade, which is truly a “Wall of Steel.” President DONALD J. TRUMP

- A senior US official to Fox News: The US attacked one of Iran's oil ports on Qeshm Island in response to the launch of 15 ballistic missiles and cruise missiles this week towards the port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. This is not the end of the ceasefire

- CENTCOM: US. forces intercepted unprovoked Iranian attacks and responded with self-defense strikes as U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz to the Gulf of Oman, May 7. Iranian forces launched multiple missiles, drones and small boats as USS Truxtun (DDG 103), USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), and USS Mason (DDG 87) transited the international sea passage. No U.S. assets were struck. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) eliminated inbound threats and targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces including missile and drone launch sites; command and control locations; and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance nodes

- Fox News: The US attacked on Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas in Iran. A senior US official told the channel: "This is not a renewal of the war."

- Spokesperson of the Iranian Armed Forces: "The US violated the ceasefire Iran will respond strongly and without hesitation to any attack."

- According to Iranian state TV, after the US military attacked an Iranian oil tanker, Iran launched missiles at a US destroyer in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing them to flee after sustaining losses.

- Tasnim Agency: There are signs that this is an attack by the UAE on Qeshm Island

- Iran Fars Agency: There was an exchange of fire between the Iranian army and the “enemy” after explosions were heard near the city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran.  According to reports, the source of the explosions is fire carried out by the Revolutionary Guards against "unauthorized" ships that attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz

- WSJ: Trump may restart Project Freedom" operation in Hormuz this week - after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait removed their opposition to the US operating from their territory

- WP: Iran holds about 75% of the mobile launchers it had before the war, and about 70% of the missile stockpiles it had before the war

- Donald Trump posted a chart on Truth Social

 comparing the length of major U.S. wars, including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Vietnam, with what he called an “Iran Excursion,” which the graphic listed as lasting six weeks.

- U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz lays out what the Trump administration and the international community are demanding from Iran: "Cease its attacks on commercial shipping, cease mining and remove its mines from an international waterway, cease tolling, charging illegal tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, and allow the UN to move forward with humanitarian aid, lifesaving aid, through that international corridor. It's really just that simple."

- Announcement in Mirom for crowds to evacuate from kever Rashbi due to fear of Hezbollah rockets  

- US President Donald Trump halted the naval operation to guide trapped ships through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz after Saudi Arabia told Washington it wouldn’t let American aircraft involved in the effort use the kingdom’s airspace, NBC News reported Thursday. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states were surprised by Trump’s announcement of Project Freedom on Sunday,

- Iran on Thursday is expected to give mediators its reply to a US proposal for ending the war. CNN

- Due to the possibility that Hezbollah will fire rockets at Israel in response to the killing of the commander of the terror group’s elite Radwan Force, the IDF says it is canceling several civilian events on the northern border that had been exempt from the Home Front Command’s wartime guidelines. The current guidelines in the Lebanon border communities limit gatherings indoors to 600 and outdoors to 200.

- IDF says it destroyed 30-meter Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon

- Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says he met recently with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, state media reports, offering a first public account of him meeting Khamenei after the latter suffered severe wounds at the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

- Trump: The war will be over quickly, Iran cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon

“When you look at the kind of things that are happening, we are doing that for one very important reason: We cannot allow them to have a nuclear weapon. So I think most people understand that. They understand that what we are doing is right, and it’ll be over quickly,” Trump tells a tele-rally for Georgia Republican governor candidate Burt Jones.

-WSJ: President Trump’s advisers are worried that the GOP will pay a political price for high fuel costs. Many of those advisers are eager to end the war, hoping prices will begin to fall before the midterm elections.

Hashkafa Q&A

Hashkafa With Rav Gershon Ribner shlita

Operating a vehicle with a youthful sense of immortality. audio   

Oif Simchas Wednesday 19 Iyar

היום חמשה ושלשים יום שהם חמשה שבועות בעומר/לעומר

Chasunas:

Kramer - Taub Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Peynur  - Messner  Fountain Ballroom 

Gardner  - Schwartz Ateres Blima 

Goldblatt - Gutwirth Ateres Esther 

Brecher  Bais Faiga 

Wednesday May 6 News Updates Lakewood

 weather: 73° Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain for the afternoon.Chance of rain 100%.

- Jackson Township officials say a recent audit found 458 rental properties out of compliance with local registration rules, leaving $4,580 in unpaid fees and exposing landlords to potential fines of $500 per property—totaling $229,000. Altogether, the township estimates $233,580 in outstanding fees and penalties, and beginning May 8, 2026, its Rental Safety Housing Bureau will start issuing Notices of Violation to affected landlords

- MIr Yeshiva to build campus in Bet Shemesh A new branch of Yeshivas Mir Yerushalayim was approved in Beit Shemesh on a five-dunam site in Ramat Beit Shemesh Hei 2. Planning for construction is underway.

- S&P 500, Nasdaq end at record highs on hopes for US-Iran peace deal Wall Street stocks jump, extending a global rally and lifting major indices to fresh records as oil prices tumbled amid hopes for a US-Iran peace deal.The broad-based S&P 500 rises 1.5 percent to 7,364.99, a second straight all-time high, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index surges 2.0 percent to 25,838.94, also a second record in a row

- Rav Ezriel Auerbach shlita in Lakewood to raise funds for yeshivos in EY.

- ועל נסיך שבכל יום עמנו 

A 2026 traffic safety analysis found that residents of Lakewood, New Jersey face a higher-than-average lifetime risk of being involved in a fatal car crash compared to the rest of the state. The report estimated a lifetime fatal crash probability of about 1 in 165 (0.61%), compared to the New Jersey statewide average of 0.53%, making Lakewood’s risk roughly 14% higher. Over the past five years, the township recorded 27 traffic fatalities, averaging about 5.4 deaths per year, and a fatality rate of 7.76 per 100,000 residents, compared to 6.79 statewide. The study attributed the elevated risk to rapid population growth, increased congestion, and heavy pedestrian activity in densely used residential and commercial areas (Shore news)

-The dollar has weakened sharply, with $1 ≈ ₪2.90–₪2.92, strengthening the shekel to its highest level in decades. This is increasing costs for those paying in shekels (like diras for bochurim) and making Israeli exports—such as food products and seforim—more expensive in the U.S., leading some distributors to consider shifting publishing or production to America.

- Giyus: PM Benjamin Netanyahu urged Charedi parties to delay the conscription  giyus bill, saying there’s no majority in the Knesset and it’s the wrong time due to elections and security concerns.He suggested pushing it after elections, before the next knesset session but Charedi leaders have not agreed. MK Gafni denied the report

- Adirei HaTorah: with tickets sold out there's currently a Waiting list to sign up Here List https://www.adireihatorah.com/tickets does not guarantee that tickets will become available or be reserved for you.  Organizers say they are exploring all options.  With both Philly Basketball and Hockey teams in the playoffs there a  possibility for a potential game on Sunday may 31 the day of the maamad .

- Today marks 89 years since the Hindenburg disaster in Manchester, New Jersey after it caught fire while attempting to dock with its mooring mast at the Naval Air Station in Lakehurst. 35 of the 97 people on board were killed, along with an additional fatality on the ground.(Onejersey)

 

-Shavuos order deadline at Lilac & cream for Corporate & Bulk Orders:  May 7th at 4:00 PM Standard Orders: May 11th at 4:00 PM 

-Giyus: This Sunday on recruitment day  231 Charedi recruits enlisted this week for combat roles in  chashmonaim and Netzach Yehuda brigades and 131 for combat support roles. This falls short of expectations, which were about 300 combat recruits and 200 support recruits for the cycle.

- Shiva for Reb Chaim Abadi ztl is at Mimi CT Jackson Shachris 9am, Mincha/Maariv 7:45pm

Break time 12pm-2pm

- ADL antisemitisim audit Antisemitic Incidents in New Jersey Remain at Historically Elevated Levels Despite Modest Decline

In Lakewood, two trends emerged relating to the rhetoric used in harassment incidents. First, the Holocaust was commonly referenced by perpetrators. Second, we saw resentment about the Orthodox community’s presence in the neighborhood.

In January, an Orthodox Jew at a gas station in Ocean County was told “your grandparents are on a train to Auschwitz.”

In Jackson, a constituent reported that a man came up to her visibly Jewish son in a park and pointed a gun at the child and said, "Dirty Jew."

ADL: In 2025, recorded 6,274 antisemitic incidents across the U.S. Incidents occurred in all 50 states New York led the nation with 1,160 reported antisemitic incidents. New Jersey ranked third in the nation with 687 reported antisemitic incidents (a 4% decline compared to 2024).

Audit found that antisemitic incidents in New Jersey were recorded in 20 of 21 counties, with the highest numbers in Bergen (139), Middlesex (80), Monmouth (76), Mercer (61), and Ocean (50).  At the municipal level, Princeton recorded 30 incidents (including 6 at Princeton University, mostly vandalism), Lakewood had 29 incidents (about 75% harassment), and Teaneck had 26 incidents (about 80% harassment).

See Audit HERE

- Belgian authorities filed criminal charges today against three mohalim in Antwerp for allegedly performing bris milahs without a licensed doctor present, sparking backlash  Jewish leaders around the world

- The FDA approved its first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers, marking a policy shift after industry pressure tied to Donald Trump.Supporters say vaping can reduce harm compared to smoking, while critics warn flavored products may attract teens despite youth vaping recently declining.

- Donald Trump said a new White House ballroom is being built larger and higher quality than originally planned, raising the cost from about $200M to under $400M.

He claims it’s necessary, ahead of schedule, under budget, and criticized media coverage as misleading.

- An 80-year-old New Jersey crossing guard was killed Monday after pushing two children out of the path of an oncoming car in Woodland Park, New Jersey. Jean Schultz was struck just after 3:30 p.m. and later died at the hospital. The children were hospitalized in stable condition.

- Alan Dershowitz: “Bernie Sanders is the MOST antisemitic senator in modern history! He’s Jewish!  thousands of Jews voted for Adolf Hitler  in the 1932 election in Germany And Bernie Sanders would have voted for Stalin! I have no doubt about that … He’s an evil, evil man!”

- Video Satmar Hachnosas Sefer Torah on Lag Baomer in Williamsburg 

Iran Israel Updates Wed May 6

- President Trump's decision to cancel his plan to assist ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz was made after Saudi Arabia suspended the US military's ability to use its bases and airspace for the operation NBC

- Trump on Iran: "We'll see if we get there. They can't have nuclear weapons. We have to get what we have to get. If we don't do that, we'll have to go a big step further; they want to make a deal. We've had very good talks over the last 44 hours

- Iran's Oil Ministry to the New York Times: Iran has begun to reduce production in some of its oil wells to cope with a storage crisis caused by the naval blockade. According to him, within 40-45 days, land and sea storage space may run out.

- Son of senior Hamas figure Khalil al-Hayya, who was a Nukhaba terrorist, has been eliminated

- Trump sets a new deadline for Iran. In a phone call with Fox News, President Trump said he gives Iran one week to sign a deal.

- IDF struck a building in Beirut The target Commander of the Hezbollah Reduan force, Major Alak Blout. The elimination was coordinated with the US, Netanyahu andDefense minister Katz say Radwan Force operatives “were responsible for firing [rockets] at Israeli communities and harming IDF soldiers.”

- Netanyahu says that he will speak with US President Donald Trump tonight, as the US is reportedly moving toward an agreement with Iran to end the war before resolving Iran’s nuclear program. “We maintain continuous contact with our friends in the United States,“I speak with President Trump on an almost daily basis.”

- Three soldiers were injured in Hezbollah explosive drone attacks in southern Lebanon, as the Iran-backed terror group continued to launch attacks on troops and on northern communities on Wednesday.

- Chairman of the Iranian Parliament, Ghalibaf: "We do not rule out the possibility of a military attack. I am surprised how our enemies still haven't realized that we are ready to die and not give up."

US, Iran said closing in on framework to end war; Trump warns ‘bombing starts’ if Tehran rejects proposal

- Trump: “Assuming Iran agrees to give what has been agreed to, which is, perhaps, a big assumption, the already legendary Epic Fury will be at an end, and the highly effective Blockade will allow the Hormuz Strait to be OPEN TO ALL, including Iran. If they don’t agree, the bombing starts, and it will be, sadly, at a much higher level and intensity than it was before. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Following reports from Axios that the U.S. and Iran may be nearing a 14-point memorandum of understanding, U.S. President Donald J. Trump warned that if Tehran fails to finalize a deal, military operations against Iran will resume at a far more aggressive pace.

- Israel was unaware that US President Donald Trump was close to reaching an agreement with Iran to end the fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz, an Israeli official tells Army Radio.

“We were preparing for an escalation,” says the official.

- Reuters from Pakistan: US and Iran close to one-page agreement to end the war.

- According to sources cited in a report obtained by Axios, the parties are closest to an agreement since the war began. Here are the details.

 -The naval blockade by the US and Iran will be lifted gradually during the period of the detailed ceasefire.

-The US will be required under the memorandum of understanding to lift sanctions and release hundreds of billions of dollars gradually.

- Ceasefire negotiations are still ongoing for the duration of the uranium enrichment freeze. Three sources said the freeze would be for at least 12 years, and one source estimated the outcome would be 15 years. Additionally, the US wants to include a clause in the agreement stating that any Iranian violation regarding uranium enrichment will extend the freeze period.

-Two sources claimed Iran will agree to remove the highly enriched uranium it holds outside the country.

-The United States expects to receive Iran's response to several key points in the draft framework agreement within the next 48 hours.

Oif Simchas Tuesday Lag Baomer

Chasunas

Feurst - Leiser  Cedar Palace

Stein - Hellman Lake Terrace 

Rockove  - Lurie Ateres Blima

Schorr  - Shonfeld Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Bak - Kurland Fountain Ballroom 

Rapport Bais Faiga

Weather tonight low 60°Winds 10 to 15 mph

Tuesday May 5 Lag Baomer News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 82° A good deal of sunshine. Higher wind gusts possible.

Allergy alert high pollen count today at 11.5 

Today marks the 5th yahrzeit of 45  Kedoshei Miron 

-About 100 pro palestinian protesters wearing  Keffiyehs gathered near Park East Synagogue in Manhattan  tonight during an event promoting real estate in Israel and the West Bank; some clashed with police after trying to breach barricades, injuring one officer, and the protest later continued toward Hunter College with no arrests reported. Mayor Mamdani didn't comment.

-  Tens of thousands of Satmar chasidim  men - women a day children line the streets of Williamsburg for a hachnosas Sefer Torah with the Satmar rebbe Rav Zalman Leib dedicating it to the shul on Rodney Street today at the close of Lag Baomer.

- Gas prices are closer to $5 and gallon as average around Lakewood area has jumped to $4.70

- Thousands headed to Deans,NJ Floral Park cemetery onag Baomer to daven at the kever of previous Bobover Rebbe Reb Naftoli Halberstam, who said “Rabi Shimon ben Yochai will be by me on Lag BaOmer”. There's tents with food for all those coming. 40 minutes from lakewood 

- List of Hadlokas Lag Baomer day Lakewood area.

- Bais medrash Erech Shai 1st & Madison 7:00

- Yeshivas Harama E 9th st 7pm

- Shedlitz  1151 Somerset Ave Lakewood 6pm

- Yeshiva cheshkas hatorah 704 Whitmore 4 pm

Kol Aryeh 6pm

-Coventry area 5-7pm

Satmar Kennedy 7pm

- UPDATED:Minyan Shelanu WILL e having the annual BBQ today at Blueclaws stadium.

- Thousands participated last night at the Hadlaka of the Skulener rebbe in Lakewood Over 10,000 came throughout the night. 

- Long lines at local barbershop with haircut prices going up.

- Newly paved roads off Central Avenue were ripped up just days after crews finished repaving part of a growing pattern across Lakewood. Officials say utility companies, including gas and water, are not coordinating with each other, leading to repeated disruptions. Township officials are facing criticism for failing to take charge and properly coordinate the work.

- President Donald Trump called on Americans especially Jewish communities to observe Shabbos (May 15–16, 2026 parshas Bamidbar) as part of the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations. In a proclamation for Jewish American Heritage Month, he highlighted Jewish contributions to the U.S., emphasized religious freedom, and linked the initiative to efforts to combat antisemitism.

- Brick Township Public Schools approved a $178 million 2026–27 budget that raises taxes, cuts about 40 positions—including teachers and support staff—and will increase class sizes across all grade levels, according to Superintendent Thomas Farrell.

- At the Lakewood  zoning board meeting last night , three applications were carried to the next session, and a new member, Mr. Shalom Friedland, was added. A proposal for 16 units on Prospect sparked debate, with residents raising concerns about families in an industrial area and the lack of space for a shul. The board responded that the use had already been approved years ago and said the current issue is density. Officials advised the applicant to revise the plan making it less crowded and including space for a shul before it returns for discussion in June.

- Many traveled to Miron by foot trekking for a few miles to be there during lag baomer as authorities closed road access.  Parents brought their little boys for upsherin outside miron as close as they can get to the Rashbi.

Later today police reportedly opened the gets letting the crowds in.

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Rachamim Eliyahu Mazuz ztll a noted gaon and posek in Eretz Yisrael   He was the younger brother of Rav Meir Mazuz zt”l  Rav Rachamim served as head of the “Machon Harav Matzliach” publishing institute. 

- The Lakewood Police Department joined regional law enforcement at a “Click It or Ticket” safety event at Citizens Bank Park, to promote seat belt use. The campaign runs May 11–31 with increased enforcement expected.

- $1 million, Powerball, April 29: sold at Exxon on Route 37 in Toms River (Ocean County)

- Smash house giving 10% off to teachers this week out of appreciation 

- Main seating tickets for Adirei HaTorah have sold out, with only a limited number of obstructed-view tickets still available online. Organizers are reportedly exploring the possibility of moving the event to a larger venue, potentially outdoors in Philadelphia or at a stadium in Piscataway, NJ, though no official updates have been announced yet.

- Jonathan Pollard, who previously served 30 years in a U.S. prison, announced that he is entering Israeli politics and intends to run in the upcoming elections.

- A Stockton University poll found that 75% of New Jersey residents support stronger regulations on children’s social media use, even if it limits some freedoms, while 17% prioritize online freedom. Women showed higher support for increased government oversight than men.

- Police in Toronto arrested Michaelo Markicevic, 67, for the fatal shooting of a Jewish man Daniel Stopnicki, 47, who was killed while walking his dog in a North York park. He was charged with second-degree murder, but the motive remains unclear and no link between the two has been confirmed. The incident comes amid a broader rise in antisemitic attacks in Canada, though police have not determined if this case is related. 

Today May 5 is Cinco Demayo Mexican holiday

Iran Israel Updates Tuesday Lag Baomer

- President Trump says at the request of Pakistan and others “Project Freedom” ship movements through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused while a final agreement with Iran is worked out.

Trump:"Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran, we have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed. President DONALD J. TRUMP

- US officials: If the president thinks the negotiations are at a dead end, he will not hesitate to take short and deadly action against Iran." - N12

- Trump on Iran: "They should wave the flag. The white flag of surrender. In hockey, they say uncle, right? When are they going to cry, uncle?"

- Trump: "Iran has no chance, they never did, they know it, they express it to me when I talk to them, then they get on television they say how well they're doing"

- Reporter: "[Iran] fired at us several times in the last 24 hours. What do they need to do to violate the ceasefire?"

 TRUMP: "You'll find out, because I'll let you know... They know what to do, and they know what not to do."

- Fox News quoting US officials: We are closer to resuming large-scale fighting in Iran than we were 24 hours ago.

- UAE says 15 missiles, 4 drones fired from Iran, sparking fire at oil facility in first major attack since ceasefire.

- US says it sunk 6 small Iranian boats as ships come under missile fire

- Israel and the US are coordinating preparations for a potential new round of strikes on Iran as the ceasefire appears increasingly at risk amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, an Israeli source tells CNN.“The intention would be to carry out a short campaign aimed at pressuring Iran into further concessions in negotiations,

- Trump: on Iran: "They've run out of areas for [oil] storage and they said that in two weeks... they're going to have a natural explosion of their oil that's going to make it impossible for them to really recover

- Donald Trump indicates that if he decides to return to war against Iran, it would take 2-3 weeks to achieve his goals in the war.

“We’ve taken out much of what we’d have to do, probably another two weeks, two weeks, maybe three weeks,” 

- Israeli source to CNN on the coordination between Israel and the US that includes preparations for a wave of attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure and senior Iranian officials: “The intention is to carry out a short operation aimed at pressuring Iran to make further concessions in negotiations.”

- A Hamas commander who participated in the massacre at the Nova music festival on 10/7 was eliminated by the IDF

-Hezbollah attempted to shoot down an Israeli Air Force drone over southern Lebanon a short while ago, the military says. The IDF says the surface-to-air missile “failed” and no damage was caused to the drone.

-CBS: 2 US Navy destroyers broke the Iranian blockade on Hormuz and crossed the strait into the Persian Gulf. This is the first time that military vessels have crossed the Iranian blockade since it was imposed, even though the Iranians have publicly announced more than once that they will sink any military vessel, especially US Navy ships, that tries to cross Hormuz: the two-faced missiles, uncrewed underwater vehicles, and small boats fired by the Iranians towards them. The destroyers were accompanied by helicopters and other aircraft that assisted them in dealing with the threats.

Oif Simchas Monday Lag Baomer ל"ג בעומר תשפ"ו

היום שלשה ושלשים יום שהם ארבעה שבועות וחמשה ימים בעומר/לעומר (הוד שבהוד)

Chasunas:

Fishman - Schubert Ne'emas Hachaim 

Stefansky - Issacson Lake Terrace 

Marcus - Klein Fountain Ballroom 

Rabinowitz - Gold Ateres Esther 

Frischman - Loewi Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Frankel - Grossman Cedar Palace

Greenberer  - Mann Bais Faiga 

The cry of יבטל כל הגזרות at the hadlaka with Reb Meilich Biderman in Yerushalayim 

ל"ג בעומר Lakewood 5786

ל"ג בעומר Lakewood 5786

 List of Lag Baomer bon fires Monday night:

Please add or correct in comments section

Weather Tonight 56 ° clear

-Minhag Hayeshiva is not to say tachnun today by Mincha erev Lag Baomer

Livestream central Hadlaka in Miron HERE and HERE

R' Meilech Biderman hadlaka in Yerushalayim live stream HERE  or HERE Begins 4:30 pm EST

List of Hadlokas around the world HERE 

 

-Skulen 120 2nd street behind yeshiva Ktana 9:30 pm

-Satmar Forest Ave 10:00 pm

-Stolin E 7th cor Cornelius 9:15

-Breslov 423 6th st 9:30 pm

-Mordy’s Shtiebel divrei hisorerus at 8:15 p.m. from HaRav Dovid Schustal, shlita, Hadlaka 9:15 pm

-The Clubs Jackson Twenty-One at 8:30 PM

- MOE mesivta of Eatontown 1300 New hampshire 7:15pm 

-Hampshire heights lakewood maariv 8:50 pm

- Kosov Lakewood Isabella and Belgian 8:45 pm

-Tiferes Pinchos/ Ostrov Kalisheen 187 E4th Street at 9:15 

- Apta B"M 101 Havens Avenue, 10:15 pm

- Sharei Tefila Oak N Vine Maariv 8:57 pm

- M'Hallovitz 614 Ocean Ave rt 88 9:45 pm

- Krishevsky 677 87th street 9:30 pm

- Shvilei Dovid broadway Oak n vine 9:06 pm

- Neimark shul 2461 Whiteseville Toms River 9:30 pm 

- Kosson Oak and Vine 57 Havens 9:45 pm

- Rachmastrivka Oak n Vine Tish 10:00

- Zichron Yechezkel 1871 Old Freehold Toms River 8:15 pm

- Royal Grove Jackson 9:15 pm

- Sadigura 55 Holy st 9:15pm

- Babad Toms River 9:00pm 

 -Lizhensk 2187 Vermont Toms River 

- Ohr hatefila Jackson 23 Avalon ln 9:15 pm 

- Adas Yeshorim 1694 St Regis ct, Toms River 8:30 maariv

- Bais Efraim- Rav Shimano at New Central & Leigh  

- Bais Nochum 31 Arosa hill Brookhill 9:15

- Belz Harmony dr 9:30 pm

- B"M Tiferes Pinchos/ Ostrov Kalisheen 187 East 4th St 9:15 pm

- Boston Oak N Vine 90 Havens 10:15pm

Tuesday Lag Baomer day day:

Yeshivas Harama E 9th st 7pm

-Rachmastrivka County Line 11:30am

-Shedlitz 1151 Somerset Ave 

- Babad Toms River 

-List of Hadlakos around the world Here 

 Lag Baomer In New Jersey

Lag Baomer at the kever of Bbobover rebbe at Deans cemetery Floral park NJ.

Open 24 hours 

 Rav Naftulche of Bobov would say "Rav Shimon Bar Yochai will be by me on Lag Ba'omer". Over the Last 16 years thousands have flocked on Lag Ba'omer day to Deans New Jersey to the tziyun of Rav Naftali Tzvi Halberstam zt'l of Bobov. People testified how they saw Yeshuos from the davening there on Lag Ba'omer from childless couples blessed to people finding their zivug.

Directions from Lakewood its a 50 minute ride to the Floral Park cemetery Directions for GPS: 104 Deans Rhode hall Rd. Monmouth Junction, NJ. Location: North Second Street corner Park Blvd. A seuda will be provided near the ohel Monday night and throughout the day Tuesday free of charge. There is a separate entrance for kohanim and a place for ladies. To send kvittel email to: to lagbaomernj@gmail.com

Weddings on Lag B'aomer

The Shulchan Aruch (493:1) writes that haircuts are not permitted until the morning of the 34th day of the Omer and Sefardim follow this position. The Rema writes that Ashkenazic traditions allows haircuts the morning of the 33rd day of the Omer. Ashkenazim follow the Rema. The Mishnah Berurah (493:11) writes that according to Ashkenazic tradition, some are lenient and allow haircuts the night of Lag B’omer, but the custom is to not permit weddings at night. Nonetheless, many poskim maintain that we do not follow this stringency. Igros Moshe (OC 1:159) and Sridei Aish (1:50) both write that a wedding may be made the night of Lag B’omer. The prevalent custom is that one may get married on the night of Lag B’Omer. (OU Torah)

Rav Belsky, zt”l ruled that the chassan and the fathers of chassan and kallah may shave even on the 32nd day of the Omer before shekiah. (See פסקי הלכה, Volume One, pages 109 – 110) Other family members and guests should not shave before shekiah. Rav Belsky zt”l did permit them to bring a shaver to the wedding and shave there after shekiah.

Rav Dovid Feinstein held that celebrating with music on the night of Lag BaOmer shows the minhag is to begin the simcha כבר בלילה (from the evening), supporting leniency.

This reflects the view of his father, Rav Moshe Feinstein, who treated Lag BaOmer like a full יום טוב–type celebration, not just relying on miktzas hayom k’kulo. Accordingly, he permitted weddings (and by extension haircuts) starting from the night of Lag BaOmer, arguing that if weddings are allowed, haircuts should be as well.

As for wedding guests shaving or taking haircuts  contact your LOR.

Monday May 4 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 73° Sunny. tonight 56

- Adirei HaTorah claims to have sold out tickets for the maamad in just 4 hours after opening up sales online.  There may be arrangements for another venue. And there's a possibility of a playoff  game at the arena.

BDE: Petirah of Mrs. Rivky Goldberg A"H of Lakewood. She was a gym teacher at Bais Yaakov of Lakewood she was 74. Sons are s  R' Fishel shlita and R' Shayma shlita. Levaya Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Lakewood Chapel, off 7th st. Kevura in Queens.

Over 30,000 at Reb Meilich Bidermam Hadlaka sound system is down. 

- Viva la Dough: To show our appreciation to the Lakewood community, we’re offering Buy 1 Get 1 FREE pastries all week 1700 Madison Ave, Lakewood, NJ Hours: Sunday–Thursday: 8am–10pm Friday: 8am–4pm

- Mir Rosh Yeshiva rav Lazer Yudel Finkel shlita is visiting the Lakewood area today as hes in the states raising funds for the yeshiva

- Adirei HaTorah shul tickets now available for purchase  for select  shuls while purchasing will ba available Lag Baomer on the website. General ticket $360 subsidized $150

- Police attempt to shut down lag baomer festivities in Miron after the hadlaka by the  Boyaner rebbe which was pushed  up ahead  of schedule, but the crowds have breached the barriers to the  ohel Rashbi.

Live broadcast Boyan Hadlaka in Miron Here (be mindful of music)

- Last Monday of בה"ב Behab minyan mincha with krias Hatorah of Vayechal at Rabbi Forcheimers shul 418 5th st 2:10 pm

- Minhag Hayeshiva is not to say tachnun today mincha erev Lag Baomer 

- Confusion on Route 9 in Lakewood after NJDOT removed the left-turn lanes onto Central Ave and Hurley Ave without prior notice. Since yesterday, unaware drivers have been stopping to turn left, backing up traffic while missing the new straight-only arrows and freshly painted yellow lines.

- Monday, May 4th, marks 30 days since we began reciting V’sein Beracha instead of Vesein Tal Umatar. After this point one is halachically considered to have accustomed to saying Vesein Berachah. Therefore, beginning with Maariv on Monday night, May 4th, one who is unsure if he davened correctly does not repeat Shemoneh Esrei. (Tidbits from Artscroll)

- A levaya was held today in Eretz Yisrael for Rav Chaim Abadi ZTL at Eretz Hachaim Cemetery in Beit Shemesh. Hespedim were delivered by talmidim and friends, and many Lakewood talmidim  flew and traveled in for the levaya. He was buried  next to his father Rabbi Yitzchok Abadi ztl who was niftar  5 months ago. Watch the replay of Levaya in EY. HERE  

- The Stolin Hadlakah  will twke place tonight  on E 7th st abd Cornelius with Maariv 9:00 PM.

- Skulen Lag BaOmer hadlaka, will take place at 121 First Street Lakewood behind Yeshiva K’tana 9:30 pm

- There will be 2 buses leaving today Monday evening to Monroe one for men and one for women. Departure is 6:30pm from the Satmar shul at 608 E. Kennedy Blvd round trip $55

- There will also be busses from Satmar Rockwell neighborhoods in Lakewood going to Williamsburg tonight for knives Oisiyos an tomorrow for the Hachnosas Sefer Torah with the rebbe Rav Zalman Leib.

- Lakewood zoning board meeting tonight 7pm Lag baomer watch live stream Here 

 see agenda Here 

Applications on the agenda

-SK Prospect Cross Lakewood, LLC – Seeking a use variance to subdivide property on Prospect Street into 8 duplexes (16 units total) in an M-1 zone.

-Request to add a dormitory to an existing school at 1 East 13th Street in an R-10 zone.

-Chestnut Equity, LLC – Seeking a use variance to construct a 4-story apartment building along Route 70 across multiple lots.

-Requesting bulk variances to build a single-family home on Ashley Avenue in an R-7.5 zone.

- The JCC in china held a Lag Baomer hadlaka event for the businessman that traveled to the trade show 

- Three people died and more than a dozen were injured after a massive fire tore through a six-floor walk-up in Manhattan early Monday, offg Dyckman Street in Washington heights at about 12:30 a.m. 

Shiva for Rav Dovid Tyner is at 700 Princeton Ave Lakewood getting up Wednesday morning 

United Airlines statement:

- United Airlines  Upon its final approach into Newark International Airport, United flight 169 came into contact with a light pole. The aircraft landed safely, taxied to the gate normally and no passengers or crew were injured. Our maintenance team is evaluating damage to the aircraft. We will conduct a rigorous flight safety investigation into the incident and our crew has been removed from service as part of the process.

-Preparations underway for Satmar Rebbe Rav Zalmen Leib’s Lag Ba'Omer tish in Williamsburg, including completion of a new Sefer Torah, followed by Hachnuses Sefer Torah tomorrow, with tens of thousands expected. Tomorrow 

- Rudy Guiliani is being treated in the ICU at a West Palm Beach hospital near his home and was placed earlier Sunday on a ventilator after experiencing severe respiratory distress. newsmax 

- Lakewood Police are investigating an explosion in a portable toilet at a construction site as an act of criminal mischief. The explosion, reported about 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, happened at the site near Clinton Avenue and Holden Square. Lakewood police, using an explosive detection dog, and the New Jersey State Police Bomb Unit swept the area, finding no secondary device.( APP)

Smash house burger on frum x: "We are just going to continue spreading happiness and joy around our communities. We changed our hours on Thursday from closing at 2am to now 12am, and we completely closed on Saturday night, and we hired security."

- Lakewood Police tried to stop a vehicle on Cedarbridge Avenue on May 1 around 10:55 PM. The driver fled, but the pursuit was quickly ended for safety. The vehicle stopped nearby and two occupants ran into the woods. Police caught the driver, Evan Cruz (41), who showed signs of DUI, and found open alcohol in the car. A drone helped locate the second man, Juan Carlos Ramirez-Hernandez (33

Iran Israel Updates Monday May 4

- Trump on Iran: "One way or the other, we have one thing  they will never have a nuclear weapon."

- Trump: If Iran attacks any US ships around the Strait of Hormuz, they will “blown off the face of the earth,” Trump tells Fox News.But he says that the Iranians are showing flexibility in talks and are “much more malleable” in the face of the US blockade of Iranian ports.

- IDF official: Military remains ‘at high readiness’ amid escalation in Gulf- “Our air defense systems and offensive capabilities are at a high level of readiness, which has not changed since the ceasefire [took effect],” the official says.

- Trump: “Iran has taken some shots at unrelated Nations with respect to the Ship Movement, PROJECT FREEDOM, including a South Korean Cargo Ship. Perhaps it’s time for South Korea to come and join the mission! We’ve shot down seven small Boats or, as they like to call them, “fast” Boats. It’s all they have left. Other than the South Korean Ship, there has been, at this moment, no damage going through the Strait. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, will have a News Conference tomorrow morning. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Israel’s Iron Dome missile system shot down one of the Iranian missiles fired at the UAE today, a source tells CNN. The presence of the Iron Dome in the UAE would indicate that IDF forces are stationed there.

- Senior Adviser to the Iranian negotiation team Marandi: “The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan are assisting the Trump regime - and by extension Netanyahu - in preparing for an imminent major assault against the Iranian people. This is one act of treachery too many. The people of Iran will be unforgiving.”

 

- Source in UAE to CNN: Expect US/Israeli strikes on Iran in the next 24 hours.

- UAE : 4 cruise missiles were launched from Iran. 3 were successfully intercepted, and one fell into the sea. 

- Axios: A U.S. official said the rules of engagement for U.S. forces in the region have been changed, and they were authorized to strike immediate threats against ships that cross the strait, like IRGC fast boats or Iranian missile positions. A source close to the president described this as the "beginning of a process that could lead to a confrontation with the Iranians."

- Barack Obama to The New Yorker: Netanyahu tried to persuade me to go to war with Iran using the same arguments he later presented to Trump. “Maybe Netanyahu got what he wanted, but I doubt whether that’s what’s good for the citizens of Israel or the United States. There is extensive documentation of my disagreements with Netanyahu.” (Amit Segal) 

- CENTCOM is announcing that it has broken the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and 2 US vessels are safely out.

- Iranian Army Statement: Several US Navy destroyers turned off their radars and tried to approach the Strait of Hormuz. After the destroyers did not respond to the first warning sent to them, a second warning was issued clarifying that any attempt to enter the Strait of Hormuz would be considered a violation of the ceasefire and would be met with a response from the naval forces. At this stage, and after further disregard by the destroyers, the Iranian Navy fired warning missiles near the destroyers to warn them against passing through the strait. The responsibility and consequences of such dangerous actions lie with the enemy

-Iran's Fars News Agency claims two missiles hit a US warship in the Strait of Hormuz after it ignored warnings

- US official denies the Iranian report that Iran fired two missiles at a US Navy vessel after it attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

The denial from an unnamed official is made to Axios and Channel 12 reporter Barak Ravid,as 

the United States launches Project Freedom in  to guide stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.

-The Spokesman of Iran National Security Council: “The Strait of Hormuz isn't closed by a tweet to be opened by a tweet, The path to opening the Strait of Hormuz is either accepting defeat, reaching an agreement, and acknowledging Iran's sovereignty and supremacy over the Strait of Hormuz, Or returning to the battlefield, accepting another humiliating defeat, and acknowledging Iran's sovereignty and supremacy over the Strait of Hormuz, No path remains other than this.

- CNN: The Strait of Hormuz remains almost devoid of ship traffic despite US President Donald Trump's announcement that the US military will begin defending the passage under "Project Freedom." According to maritime tracking data, only one sanctioned tanker crossed the strait today.

- IDF hits HeBollah targets in South Lebanon 

- An Iranian source to the Iranian Tasnim News Agency: "Iran is fully prepared for any scenario, and the Americans know that Iran will not allow Trump and US forces to bully them. The Iranian Armed Forces, as in the 40-Day War, will not allow the passage of US forces, and any movement in the Strait of Hormuz will be carried out only with the approval of the Iranian Armed Forces."

- IDF forces eliminated a Hamas terrorist who posed a threat to Israeli forces: 

Sunday Night י"ז אייר

  היום שנים ושלשים יום שהם ארבעה שבועות וארבעה ימים בעומר/לעומר

Tomorrow last Monday of בה"ב

Weather tonight low of 47° tomorrow hi 74°

Minhag Hayeshiva is not to say tachnun tomorrow mincha erev Lag Baomer

 

Sunday May 3 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 59° Rain showers this morning with some sunshine during the afternoon hours. Chance of rain 40%.

- Trump: “Our fabulous Rudy Giuliani, a True Warrior, and the Best Mayor in the History of New York City, BY FAR, has been hospitalized, and is in critical condition. What a tragedy that he was treated so badly by the Radical Left Lunatics, Democrats ALL — AND HE WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING! They cheated on the Elections, fabricated hundreds of stories, did anything possible to destroy our Nation, and now, look at Rudy. So sad! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- The New Jersey State Police say a preliminary investigation shows that United Airlines flight 169 did in fact strike a tractor-trailer which was travelling on the Turnpike alongside Newark Airport. The aircraft also collided with a pole, which struck a Jeep. The truck driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

-Former NYC mayir Rudy Giuliani is in critical but stable condition, according to his representative.

- A United Airlines plane struck an NJ Turnpike light pole  and bakery truck while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon before landing safely.

The faa said The impact also caused damaged to a tractor-trailer  bakery truck driving south on the Turnpike, injuring the driver, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey said in a statement. The plane was landing following a flight from Venice, Italy.

The FAA as well as the National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB, are investigating the incident.

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill tweeted Sunday that she was briefed on the incident and monitoring developments. “I’m grateful the aircraft landed safely, and all passengers and crew are unharmed".

Flight 169 landed on runway 29 at about 1:50 p.m. Flights at Newark typically take off and land on one of the runways parallel to the New Jersey Turnpike.

Runway 29 runs perpendicular to the highway and landing flights would fly over the highway at a low altitude before touching down.

The airport’s staff inspected the runway for debris and operations resumed a short time after the landing, the Port Authority said.

The tractor-trailer driver was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries and has since been released, the Port Authority said.

- With 24 hours before Lag Baomer people are making their way to Myron through the surrounding forests and climbing fences to get in as all roadways leading in have been closed by police. Israeli officials fear a hezbollah rocket attack in the area tomorrow according to reports. 

- Chometz sale today at Shiras chaim office across at and prospect 2pm - 8pm

- Giyus: Slabodka Roshei Yeshiva Rav Dov Lando and Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, issued a strict directive: it is forbidden to enlist in the frum military tracks in IDF, including those that provide exemption from uniforms. As they are all part of the Israeli army.

- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced that the Trump administration will appeal the ruling from a federal judge which allowed New York's controversial congestion pricing program to continue.Judge Liman, a Trump appointee, ruled in March that the DOT lacked the authority to rescind federal approval of the program on its own. (One jersey)

- Viva La Dough grand opening free pastries only until 2pm. Kids entertainment was earlier in the day.

-Segulah ט"ז אייר the day that the מן started to fall from the sky. Some day parshas המן

- Local rabbonim in Toms River wrote a letter dated this past Thursday advising  their kehilos to avoid a nearby establishment due to concerns about its environment and lack of control over behavior, until significant improvements are made.

They .mentioned the fact that it's open past family meal time but give no specific time.

 the letter was written to the Kehillos of Liberty Village and Bumker Hill, Toms River,

"There is reason to believe that one who cares about their and their children’s יראת שמים, would or should not want to patronize an establishment that at certain times has an environment that adds to the degrading of accepted boundaries. By patronizing them at any time they are open, we are allowing this behavior at our doorstep. We appreciate efforts they are making, however as long as they have seating past family mealtimes and/or don’t control loitering in and out of their store, we strongly recommend not patronizing this store. [We are not telling them how to run their business, but we are telling you – our Kehilla – what we feel about patronizing it.] If you feel there has been significant improvement in this situation, please bring it to our attention.

- This year’s Meron plan, as of now: the mountain will be completely closed. Three hadlaka ceremonies will take place tomorrow evening with only 200 participants each. Several thousand people are already on the mountain; they will not be forcibly evacuated but will instead disperse across multiple designated areas in the region.

- There will be several big Hadlakas in Yerushalayim instead of Miron. Reb Meilich Biderman will conduct a Hadloka at  Rechiv Shefa Chaim stToldos Avrohom Yitzchok will be in Beitar. Rav Yaaakov Meir Shechter at Kikar Zaks near shnuel Hanavi. Toldos Aaron rebbe at Shivtei Yisroel Yeshiva Oraysa on Rechov Strauss with Hachnosas Orchim of Miron providing refreshments in Yerushalayim 

- Shavuos sales at local stores bingo Givat cream cheese 2 for $5

- Women  warehouse sale at American dream today at the Address nothing more than $30.

- At the Levaya of Reb Chaim Abadi ztl divrei hesped were delivered by Rav Malkiel Kotler, Tav Yeruchom Olshin, Rav Elya Brudny, Rav Shalom Kamenetzky, Rav Uren Reich, R Ari Ben Soussan,R' Mordechai Kesserman and minyan Shelanu talmidim. The annual minyan fundraiser campaign has been suspended  for now. Kevura tomorrow in Beit Shemesh 

Shiva at 207 Grant st in Jackson.

- There will be 2 buses leaving Monday evening to Monroe one for men and one for women. Departure is 6:30pm from the Satmar shul at 608 E. Kennedy Blvd round trip $55

- Adirei HaTorah event will take place  Sunday May 31 at Xfinity Mobile Arena formerly Wells Fargo. The NBA team that plays there the Philadelphia 76ers are currently in the playoffs and potentially if they advance to the 3rd round there could potentially be a home game scheduled at that time , with the finals starting June 3.

 

- Smash House kosher burger responds to having security to avoid teen hangout: "We appreciate all the feedback and want to make one thing clear for everyone saying let them chill. They don't just chill, they get rowdy, violent, aggressive and act disgusting. We want our establishment to be a safe environment for everyone to eat in. If they're coming to eat and chill we are very good with that. But to stir things up, go outside and make a mess, drive crazy in the parking lot, screaming and blasting music, this we will not accept on our property. We want all to have a great experience and not have a parent worry if its safe for my kid to be there."

- A Jewish woman filed a federal lawsuit against the NYS DMV after being forced to remove her shitel (head cover) for a driver’s license photo at the Brooklyn Atlantic Ave office. Despite law allowing religious exemptions, staff allegedly refused her request.

NJDOT Eliminates Turning Lanes at Central & Hurley on Rt 9 in Lakewood

This project has been in the making since 2016 the NJDOT had several public meetings over the years.

The NJDOT proposal to ease traffic on Rt 9 Through Lakewood calls to eliminate left turning lanes from Rt 9 onto Central avenue and on to Hurley. By doing so it will open an additional lane on Route 9 going north bound which will take away the bottle neck that causes a mile back up at that intersection. Officials noted that these left turning lanes only allow a few cars to turn per cycle of the trffic light. So, If you are coming from 7-11 on rt 9 North you will not be able to turn let onto Central avenue. Your only option is to go from James street to Sunset or to John street to Cedarbridge and back up from Hurley. Same for motorist traveling from Rt 9 South coming from rt 88 you will not have an option to turn left onto Hurley at the gas station you will have to turn left at rt 88 or at John street.

Iran Israel Updates Sunday May 3

- Trump  announced “Project Freedom” to escort vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz 

Any interference by Iran will be met with force, he added

- Trump: “Countries from all over the World, almost all of which are not involved in the Middle Eastern dispute going on so visibly, and violently, for all to see, have asked the United States if we could help free up their Ships, which are locked up in the Strait of Hormuz, on something which they have absolutely nothing to do with — They are merely neutral and innocent bystanders! For the good of Iran, the Middle East, and the United States, we have told these Countries that we will guide their Ships safely out of these restricted Waterways, so that they can freely and ably get on with their business. Again, these are Ships from areas of the World that are not in any way involved with that which is currently taking place in the Middle East. I have told my Representatives to inform them that we will use best efforts to get their Ships and Crews safely out of the Strait. In all cases, they said they will not be returning until the area becomes safe for navigation, and everything else. This process, Project Freedom, will begin Monday morning, Middle East time. I am fully aware that my Representatives are having very positive discussions with the Country of Iran, and that these discussions could lead to something very positive for all. The Ship movement is merely meant to free up people, companies, and Countries that have done absolutely nothing wrong — They are victims of circumstance. This is a Humanitarian gesture on behalf of the United States, Middle Eastern Countries but, in particular, the Country of Iran. Many of these Ships are running low on food, and everything else necessary for largescale crews to stay on board in a healthy and sanitary manner. I think it would go a long way in showing Goodwill on behalf of all of those who have been fighting so strenuously over the last number of months. If, in any way, this Humanitarian process is interfered with, that interference will, unfortunately, have to be dealt with forcefully. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

DONALD J. TRUMP
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”

- President Trump tells reporter “I studied Iran’s new proposal, it is not acceptable to me.”-

- Iran stated that the US responded to its 14-point proposal through Pakistan and that it is examining the response, according to reports from Iranian state media

- UK reports cargo ship attacked by small boats in Strait of Hormuz

- Government offices and institutions in Tehran were placed on heightened alert on Saturday, with many employees instructed to remain on "full alert" amid security concerns, according to a report on Sunday by the Iranian news site Rouydad24, based in Tehran.

- Netanyahu in video message: 

 Our pilots are ready to reach any location in the skies of Iran - if required.

 Regarding drones: A few weeks ago, I ordered the defense establishment of a special project to thwart the drone threat, and a progress report on the matter will be presented to me today. It will take time - but we are on it.

We will develop a groundbreaking aircraft made in Israel. This will be a game-changer

- IDF Spokesperson in Arabic issued an evacuation warning this morning for 11 villages in southern Lebanon

- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad: "The law that will be passed regarding the Strait of Hormuz, in accordance with the Supreme Leader's directive, will not apply only to Iran's borders. We must also take into account international law and the rights of other countries, but what is clear is that we will not give up the Strait of Hormuz, and it will not return to its pre-war state.”’

- IRGC Intel Organization: Iran issues an ultimatum to the Pentagon regarding the siege, a tone similar to that of China, Russia, and Europe towards Washington, a passive letter from Trump to Congress, and acceptance of Iran's terms. There is only one way to read this: Trump must choose between an 'impossible military operation' or a 'bad deal with Iran'. The scope of the US decisions has narrowed

Motzei Shabbos Emor News Updates

היום אחד ושלשים יום שהם ארבעה שבועות בעומר/לעומר

Weather tonight 42° cloudy tomorrow  61° Sunshine and clouds mixed

Left turn signals eliminated fromRt 9 onto Hurley going south and on to to central  Ave going North

- Over 20,000 spent shabbos in Miron as police close off roadways leading to the mountain ahead of lag Baomer when they will restrict the outdoor gatherings to 200 people. For the first time in 20 years Rav Yaakov Meir Shechter if Breslov went to Miron late motzei shabbos.

- United Airlines flight 1837 (737 Max) declares an emergency at Newark this evening because a passenger attacked a flight attendant and was trying to gain access to the cockpit

- Viva La Dough French bakery and cafe grand  opening 1700 Madison Ave Lakewood at GG plaza

- Mir R"Y Rav Lazer Yudel Finkel heard out tonight  to the US to raise funds for the yeshiva

- High school acceptance letters to be sent out soon

- The Lakewood Police Department is once again under fire  this time in federal court  over stunning allegations that officers manufactured drug accusations out of thin air, only for the entire case to collapse when the science didn’t back them up. Faanews

- Hearthstone shul carnival  fundraiser tomorrow at Hearthtone park

-A small plane crashed while attempting to take off from Linden Airport in Union County on Saturday afternoon, authorities said. Only the pilot was aboard the plane, a Cessna 172S, when it crashed around 3:35 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration said. No info on condition of pilot was given. 

- All Spirit flights have been cancelled, and Spirit guests should not go to the airport.”

Spirit Airlines abruptly shuts down, grounding flights nationwide and leaving customers scrambling. The low-cost carrier is calling it quits after a $500 million federal bailout failed to come together

- UN Plaza Grill has dropped its kosher certification. The NYC steakhouse and sushi restauran near thr  United Nations, is no longer  kosher establishment and gave up the kosher certification on April 30, 2026. GKRF

- Trump: We we will be withdrawing much more than 5,000 soldiers [from Germany

- Trump: “So ironic that Cryin’ Chuck Schumer and the Democrats are hiring SLEAZEBAGS like Barack Hussein Obama’s Crooked former Attorney General, Eric Holder, and others of that ilk, to look into Voter Integrity, when this same group of Human Garbage RIGGED the 2020 Presidential Election. GET TOUGH REPUBLICANS — THEY’RE COMING, AND THEY’RE COMING FAST! They’re no good for our Country, they almost destroyed it, and we don’t want to let that happen again! These are highly dishonest people who are, in many ways, treasonous, in that they are trying to destabilize the United States of America in what, some would call, a War. Republicans must TERMINATE THE FILIBUSTER, and approve all of the necessary Safeguards we need for Elections to protect the American Public during the upcoming Midterms. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

 

Iran Israel Updates Motzei Shabbos Emor

- Trump says that Iran has not yet paid a big enough price and that their recent proposal to end the war will probably not be good enough.

- US President Donald Trump tells reporters that there is the possibility the United States could restart strikes on Iran If they misbehave, if they do something bad, but right now, we’ll see,” he says. “But it’s a possibility that could happen, certainly.”

-Hezbollah launched attacks on Israeli troops as the military carried out airstrikes that reportedly killed at least seven people in Lebanon despite a declared ceasefire.

- One rocket fired by Hezbollah at Israeli soldiers stationed in southern Lebanon was intercepted, while several more rockets and explosive-laden drones exploded near the forces but did not cause any injuries, the Israel Defense Forces said.

-On Friday night, Hezbollah also launched at least four drones at northern Israel. According to the IDF, the Israeli Air Force shot down two drones from Lebanon, which triggered sirens in the Galilee Panhandle and Golan Heights.

- Iran's new proposal no longer requires President Trump to lift the blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz before negotiation delegations meet face-to-face, the New York Times reported, citing two senior Iranian officials. According to the report, Iran is also willing to open the Strait of Hormuz before Trump declares the end of the blockade

 

Rabbi Chaim Abadi ZT"L

Petirah of Rabbi Chaim Abadi zt”l, a beloved mechanech, visionary leader, founder of the Minyan Shelanu and guiding force for countless young people, who was niftar over shabbos at the age of 66 after a lifetime devoted to Torah, chinuch, and boundless ahavas Yisroel. He was a son of Rabbi Yitzchok Abadi ztl a Posek and talmid Rav Aharon Kotler who was niftar 5 months ago.

 Levaya 10:00am Sunday morning at the Minyan rt 88 145 Ocean Ave in Lakewood with kevurah in Eretz Yisroel. Livestream link for Levaya HERE

From Matzav.com

 As the founder and longtime head of Minyan Shelanu in Lakewood and a widely respected figure in the field of chinuch, Rabbi Abadi leaves behind a legacy that reshaped how an entire generation understands and approaches struggling youth.

For decades, Rabbi Abadi stood at the forefront of one of the most sensitive and misunderstood challenges facing the community: reaching teens who felt disconnected, overlooked, or adrift. Long before the term “at-risk” became widely recognized or addressed, he was already quietly, persistently, and compassionately building bridges. At a time when others struggled to understand the phenomenon, Rabbi Abadi saw not labels, but neshamos, precious souls yearning to be understood, embraced, and guided.

Lakewood Zmanim עש"ק פרשת אמור פסח שני תשפ"ו

  תּוֹרָתוֹ מָגֵן לָנוּ, הִיא מְאִירַת עֵינֵינוּ, הוּא יַמְלִיץ טוֹב עָלֵינוּ, אֲדוֹנֵנוּ בַּר יוֹחָאי

Friday May 1, 2026 / י״ד אייר תשפ"ו ערב שבת פרשת אמור פסח שני

Candle lighting 7:33 pm

Shkiah 7:51 pm

Weather: Friday night 47° cloudy skies

Shabbos day 60° Cloudy.

-Pirkei Avos: Perek 'ד

וּסְפַרְתֶּ֤ם לָכֶם֙ מִמָּֽחֳרַ֣ת הַשַּׁבָּ֔ת מִיּוֹם֙ הֲבִ֣יאֲכֶ֔ם אֶת־עֹ֖מֶר הַתְּנוּפָ֑ה שֶׁ֥בַע שַׁבָּת֖וֹת תְּמִימֹ֥ת תִּֽהְיֶֽינָה  'עַ֣ד מִמָּֽחֳרַ֤ת הַשַּׁבָּת֙ הַשְּׁבִיעִ֔ת תִּסְפְּר֖וּ חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים י֑וֹם וְהִקְרַבְתֶּ֛ם מִנְחָ֥ה חֲדָשָׁ֖ה לַֽהֹ

Vdio: Malchus Choir Shabbos Acapella

Friday May 1 News Updates Lakewood 14 Iyar

Friday, May 1, 2026 / י״ד אייר תשפ״ו

ערב שבת פרשת אמור פסח שני

Candle lighting 7:33 pm

Shkiah 7:51 pm

Weather: 64° Sunny to partly cloudy. 

Friday night 47° cloudy skies

Shabbos day 60° Cloudy. 

B"H many Oifrufs this shabbos as wedding season begins in Lag Baomer

- First yartzeit of R' Aryeh Zak ztl of Lakewood (Torah Treasures)

NJbGiv. Mikie Sherrill said she took immediate action on rising utility costs by freezing rate hikes, expanding energy supply, and advancing solar, gas, and nuclear projects to lower prices.

Residents responded with backlash, saying their bills have continued to rise and accusing her of offering no real relief.

- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is again urging the public to continue voluntarily conserving water as the statewide Drought Warning remains in effect. 

New Jersey has experienced eight consecutive months of below-normal rainfall and remains under a drought warning issued December 5, 2025. If conditions do not improve, the next step could be the declaration of a Drought Emergency, which carries mandatory restrictions. (Onejersey(

- This shabbos Admorim will conduct a pesach sheni tish that includes eating. Matza some have a pesach seder with 4 cups of wine and distribute Afikoman for shmira.

- Thousands spending shabbos in Miron ahead of Lag Baomer (although the government is now restricting gathering at 200 people for lag Baomer) 

- The Belz rebbe will spend shabbos at the David Citadel hotel  together with chasidim and  supporters 

- Bobov 45 rebbe will Shabbos in Union city, NJ

- Daf Yomi makes siyum today on מסכת מנחות and begins מסכת חולין .The 14th Siyum Hashas will take place next year erev Rosh chodesh Sivan.

- Adirei Hatorah shul members  can now make reservations to purchase tickets for the mammad in Philadelphia 

- Senator Jihn Fetterman was in Lakewood last night for a fundraising event hosted by people in the Healthcare industry 

-  יבטל כל הגזרות This means that the annual Lag B’Omer on Mount Meron next week will be restricted to just 200 people Ahead of Lag BaOmer and amid rocket fire in the north, the Home Front Command tightened restrictions in Meron and nearby border communities, with plans for three bonfire lightings and 

Gatherings will be restricted to 200 people outdoors and 600 indoors.

Giyus: A Kabolas Panim was held last night at the home of the Grosno Rosh Yeshiva, Rav M. Shmida, for talmidim who were arrested for breaking into the home of the head of the Military Police.“You have only one ‘crime’: that you and we sit and learn Torah, and everything else is a false accusation. We hereby declare clearly that nothing will deter us not sanctions of any kind, not any delays, and no decrees.”

- Lakewood BOE rejects budget that cut teacher's aides. A plan to lay off all 165 district teacher’s aides, known as paraprofessionals, to save more than $7 million has been put on hold as the Board of Education rejected the proposed 2026-27 school year budget.APP reports The board unanimously voted down the $313 million proposed spending plan at Wednesday night’s meeting, claiming the cutbacks would harm children and teachers. 

- BDE: Tragedy in Williamsburg A 9-year-old boy, Yoel Jacobowitz A"H ben R' Naftali Herzka, was fatally struck by a school bus Friday morning at the intersection of Lorimer Street and Lee Avenue in Williamsburg.

- The terrorist who stabbed two Jews in the terror attack this week is Essa Suleiman. A Somali translator who has a history of violence, including stabbing two police officers and a police dog in 2008

- DOJ release video where The K9 detects the WHCD shooter Cole Allen and tries to follow him to another room. The handler pulls the K9 away. A second later, the shooter runs out of the same room with a rifle in his hand.

- New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says redistricting is on the table to fight Trump. "We have some constitutional limitations on doing it immediately. We'd have to get some votes through, but I'd certainly be willing to work with the legislature to do that."

-A fatal single-vehicle crash in Jackson Township Thursday afternoon killed Ronald Miller, a township building inspector. Police said the crash occurred around 1:55 p.m. on South Cooksbridge Road near Westlake Boulevard, when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. He was pronounced dead at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus.

Rav Ben Tzion  kook shlita posek from EY visiting Rav Simcha Bunim Cohen shlita in Lakewood (photo  credit M. Weisberg)