Monday June 29 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: today 86° Partly cloudy. 

The National Weather Service has issued extreme heat alerts for all 21 New Jersey counties starting Wednesday afternoon and continuing through Shabbos

Wednesday 98°

Thursday 104° (Fast of 17 Tamuz)

Friday 104°

Shabbos 100°

Sunday 95°

- Today 14 Tamuz: R'Yaakov Yitzhak HaLevi Ruderman (1901-1987). Founder & Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Ner Yisroel, Baltimore. Led the Yeshiva for 54 years 

- SCOTUS: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states may continue counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day if state law allows it and the ballots were postmarked by Election Day.

Following the decision, President Donald Trump called on the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require photo ID and proof of citizenship to vote and limit mail-in ballots to cases of illness, disability, military deployment, or travel. He criticized senators who have not supported the legislation

-With a change in routine today and schedule especially with hot weather It’s important to keep the safeguards and implement reminders not to forget a child in the car. A good deterrent is for the Morah to call after a pre set time if the baby does not come after 10:15 am. It should be mandatory to take attendance each morning and call both parents if baby or child is not there by 10:30.

- Day Camp season begins today with girls proudly wearing their camp bags and other camp paraphernalia. After a long hard year and cold weather, the kinderlach get some time to unwind in a non pressure environment enjoying the summer fun. Thanks to the morah's and counselors who provide a fun Torah environment for the Lakewood kinderlach. 

-Heavy traffic: expect late morning traffic with new bus routes car pools

- Long Beach Yeshiva moves to their summer location in Princeton, NJ until end of Zman. New campus expected to be ready next year Pesach zman.

Tehillim: Please daven for Meir Pinchas ben Hadass Esther, a chassan and talmid of Yeshivas Oryasa in Jerusalem, who was critically injured in a serious car accident overnight on the road between Monsey and Kiryas Joel. The chassan, who is scheduled to be married next month, remains in critical condition. .

- Reports indicate additional ICE enforcement activity today in Lakewood. Federal agents reportedly stopped a van carrying construction workers near the corner of New Central Avenue and Princess Court. Further details have not yet been confirmed.

- Anti ICE protesters gathered again today at Lakewood Town Square on Clifton Ave.

- Lakewood to receive $1,000,000 Aid for municipal operations and public safety expenses from the new Jersey budget that will be voted on this week as Legislative leaders unveiled a revised $60.743 billion state budget Sunday

- Lakewood Township Committee will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, July 8, at 3:00 p.m. for a liquor license renewal hearing for Lake Terrace (License #1514-33-048-001). The meeting will be livestreamed.

- President Trump has directed all Americans to report gas station price gouging to officials after he noticed crude oil is CRASHING “WTI CRUDE - $69, and heading down. This is less than it was prior to the start of the Denuclearization of Iran!“ “GAS PRICES COMING DOWN, FAST! REPORT ANY ABUSES AT RETAIL LEVEL!!! President DJT

- New Jersey lawmakers have advanced a record $60.7 billion state budget, setting up a final vote Tuesday before the July 1 deadline. The budget includes a revamped property tax relief program for seniors, a full pension payment for public workers, and hundreds of millions of dollars for local projects across the state.

- Three members of Venezuela’s Jewish community have been confirmed dead as a result of earthquakes that have devastated the country, a communal leader told The Times of Israel on Sunday.Close to 1,500 people have been confirmed dead in the country

- Trump: Do you think people appreciate what a fantastic job we did in building and operating the Great American State Fair at the National Mall, packed with happy people, and everybody loving it? Ask yourself this simple question, “DO YOU THINK THAT OBUMA OR SLEEPY JOE BIDEN COULD HAVE DONE IT?” THE ANSWER IS NO!

- Giyus rally: This evening , a massive public Atzeres will take place in Bnei Brak, with tens of thousands expected to attend policeestimate 30,000. The event is intended for the Sephardic  bnei Torah community and will be led by leading  talmidei chachomim  members of the Council of Torah Sages, and roshei yeshivas, under the leadership of the Rishon LeZion, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef.

- Trump: Highest Poll Numbers Ever. Even Higher than Election Day, November 5th. This despite the fact that, IRAN WILL NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON

- Toaiva LGBT  legislation will be voted on tomorrow Tuesday in Trenton voting session as Lakewood area eyes how local assemblyman will vote. With a few bills up for vote one  bill would outlaw protesters blocking access to clinics and video-recording people outside of clinics and hospitals. insurers also would be prohibited from denying or limiting coverage of abortion and gender transition and identity medical services. NJ Bill S2260/ A2218. 

 Anothrr bill designates June as pride month in NJ still not schedules yet.

- 2 bills sponsored by Assemblyman Avi Schnall scheduled for vote tomorrow one for the nursing home industry Revises law related to licensure of nursing home administrators.

Another bill Requires unexpended State aid for nonpublic school nursing services and nonpublic school security services to be used to support nonpublic school transportation services.

- Netanyahu’s judges reiterate their recommendation that the prosecution drop the bribery charge. (​Amit Segal)

- New Jersey lawmakers add $359 million "pork" supplemental spending  bill alongside the proposed fiscal year 2027 state budget. The package also includes an increase in the state's child tax credit for eligible families. Critics have labeled some of the supplemental spending as "pork," while supporters say it funds important state and local priorities

- The U.S. dollar has climbed back above the 3-shekel mark for the first time since late April, reversing months of shekel strength amid weakness in global AI and semiconductor stocks, heightened regional tensions, and growing expectations that the Bank of Israel will soon cut interest rates.

-Levaya of R Meir Greisman Z"L today in Bet Shemesh 3pm live hook up HERE

Announcement of massive anti draft Atzeres protest today in Bnei Brak By the Sefardi Bnei Torah community 

Iran Israel Updates Monday June 29

- Trump: “IRAN HAS REQUESTED A MEETING. IT WILL TAKE PLACE TOMORROW IN DOHA! President DJT” 

- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt in an interview with Fox News: Envoys Witkoff and Kushner will attend the meeting in Doha; technical talks will be held on the sidelines of the high-level talks. Trump wants the peace process to be implemented. 

- Iranian President: Iranian funds frozen in Qatar ($6 billion) will be transferred to Iran

- Trump: “Highest Poll Numbers Ever. Even Higher than Election Day, November 5th. This despite the fact that, IRAN WILL NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!”

- IDF Military Intelligence submitted a warning l that Hamas’s military wing is preparing for renewed war with Israel,the IDF believes that it must restart its offensive against Hamas, but the United States is opposed to this option. Instead, it said, Washington prefers to preserve the current status quo in the Gaza Strip while continuing to advance US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace initiative.

- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister confirms NO MEETING this week with the US negotiation team.

No meetings of the technical teams are planned for this week under the Memorandum of Understanding.

Consultations with Qatar will continue regarding the implementation of the other side's commitments in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding.

The round of talks by the technical teams will take place after the conditions for this are prepared and a date and place are set.

Oif Simchas Sunday 13 Tamuz

Chasunas: 

Smith - Kaplinsky Bais Faiga

Oppenheim - Barenholtz Ateres Reva

Bernath - Mueller Lake Terrace 

Lowy - Berkovic Neemas Hachaim 

Richt  - Oppenheimer Fountain Ballroom 

Eidenson Weinfeld Cedar Palace 

Frank -Shechter  Ateres Esther 

Ehrman - Steinharter Ateres Blima

Lieberchuk - Mordykovych Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

The Hachtara of Rabbi Yecheskel Lowenthal for the Lakewood Commons Shul will take place tonight in Bnos Bracha 1665 Corporate Road West. Seuda at 7:45

Sunday June 28 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 80° Considerable cloudiness. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible

Extended off Shabbos yeshiva bochurim have off today

Girls day camp starts tomorrow some on Tuesday 

- Trump: The FIFA Numbers are far greater than any World Cup in History. This is a Great Tribute to the United States of America. Thank you to all! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Chuck Schumer geta booed at the NYC Toaiva parade today by the far left.

- "Communism is the greatest threat to our country since World War I, World War II, Pearl Harbor, or 9/11!” President Trump is escalating his attacks on the political left days after socialist Democrats scored high-profile victories in New York's primary elections.

In a separate post, Trump labeled Washington, D.C., mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George a "communist" and vowed he would not allow the nation's capital to be "destroyed" by her.

- Agudas Israel od America: Tefillos needed 

We call upon Klal Yisroel to please daven for the Brisker Rosh Hayeshiva, Hagaon HoRav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveichik, Avrohom Yehoshua ben Etil, who requires great rachamei Shamayim. 

May we share besoros tovos.

- BDE: Petirah of R' Meir Greisman Z"L from Flatbush noted. Aal tzedaka and Tomech Torah He was 74. Survived by his wife and children, R' Duvy from Lakewood. Levaya today in Lakewood 4:30 pm at the chapel off 7th street with Kevurah in Eretz Yisroel.

- Chavivim car safety inspection today  free ar The Westeood business center bear Beru hall Lakewood/Toms River border off rt 9 from 1pm - 5pm checking fluid levels tire pressure valid paperwork.

- Hachnosas Sefer Torah tomorrow morning in Lakewood on behalf of SCHI procession leaving from Rachmastrivka Bais Medrash corner Oak and Vine at 2 30pm to SCHI

- Optimum power outage this morning in Lakewood  phone and internet service are down.

- Mexican community holding a rally in Downtown Lakewood against recent ICE arrests on Clifton Ave 

- An official in Venezuela’s Jewish community says there are two Jews among the 1,430 people confirmed dead so far in the devastating earthquakes that have rocked the country.

- The new fee on businesses in New Jersey who employ more than 50 people on Medicaid will not apply to part-time or per diem employees.

Employers with between 50 and 250 employees on Medicaid will pay $325 annually per employee and each dependant, between 250 and 500 employees will pay $525, and $725 for every employee over 500. The state expects to raise $145 million in Fiscal Year 2027.(One Jersey)

-B"H A three-day search for missing Bnei Brak resident 25-year-old Yisroel Mordechai Stern ended Sunday when he was found alive near Modi’in Illit, exhausted but conscious. Police confirmed his safe recovery after he disappeared Thursday, prompting a large search effort

-Knesset panel to advance measure freezing arrests of  Talmidei yeshivos for 90 days

-Giyus: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz drafted legislation to implement a temporary freeze on the enlistment of  yeshiva students while negotiations continue over legislation regulating military service exemptions. The proposed interim arrangement would suspend enforcement measures against eligible charedi men until a new draft law is finalized.The Arrest Cancellation Law would apply where a sbo hur studies 45 hours at a yeshiva, the rosh yeshiva will sign an affidavit, and a supervisory mechanism is established. It also allows up to 20% absences and provides for retroactive cancellation of arrest orders issued from July 1, 2023.

-Monmouth and Ocean counties, though both part of the Jersey Shore, show a significant income gap. In 2024, Monmouth County’s median household income was $124,845 about 40% higher than Ocean County’s $89,863. Monmouth ranked fifth in New Jersey, while Ocean ranked 15th, according to a Stacker report. App

- BDE: Petirah of Rebbetzin Rachel Lieff a"h Almana of Rav Yaakov Lieff Z L who served as Rav of the Avenue O Jewish Center, 

 mother of Harav Moshe Tuvia Lieff, Rov of Agudath Israel Bais Binyomin of Avenue L in Flatbush, and Harav Eliezer Simcha Lieff, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Gedola of South Monsey, has passed away at age 104. Levayah today at 12:00 p.m. at Yeshiva Gedola of South Monsey

- NJ Authorities say they found 109 homemade explosive devices and a suspected bomb-making lab at a home in Denville, New Jersey.

Prosecutors allege the explosives were “capable of massive destruction.” A 37-year-old man has been arrested and faces multiple charges as the investigation continues.

Jewish California Democrat chased out of San Francisco Toaiva March. Scott Wiener, the leading Democratic candidate to succeed Nancy Pelosi in Congress, chased from event by pro-Palestinian activists despite his criticism of Israel, with protesters calling him 'not progressive enough.

- NY Chasidic Leaders Call for Removal of imodest Bus Ads. Orthodox rabbis and community leaders are urging the MTA to remove advertisements promoting  filth, saying the displays are inappropriate for children and families using public transportation. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber said the agency is limited by First Amendment protections and cannot remove ads simply because some riders object to their content.

- LPD: Summer Safety Starts With You

Summer is a time to enjoy our parks, neighborhoods, and time with family and friends. The Lakewood Police Department is committed to helping everyone have a safe and enjoyable season.

A few simple reminders can go a long way:

• Lock your vehicle and remove valuables from plain view.

• Keep your home and garage doors secured.

• Report suspicious activity immediately.

• Slow down and watch for children, pedestrians, and bicyclists enjoying the outdoors.

Together, we can keep Lakewood a safe place to live, work, and visit all summer long.

If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1. To report suspicious activity, contact the Lakewood Police Department at 732-363-0200.

Stay safe. Stay alert. Have a great summer!

Brisk Talmidim At the kosel last night davening from their Rosh Yeshiva who is in need of a refuah.

Signs urging everyone to attend the Giyus  protest tomorrow in Bnei Brak organized by Rav Yitzchok Yosef shlita

Iran Israel Updates Sunday June 28

- Joint statement to PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz: As part of the operation, the IDF has just destroyed the underground terror infrastructure of the Hezbollah terror organization in the Majdal Zun village area in southern Lebanon. The route, over 200 meters long and more than 25 meters deep, contained hundreds of weapons and several launch shafts intended to target the territory of the State of Israel and its citizens. Israel informed the US and the American representative in Lebanon in advance about the destruction of the infrastructure.

- The US and Iran have agreed to stop mutual attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and to hold a meeting on Tuesday in Doha

- The IDF has sent a very unusual notification warning to all of Northern Israel. A huge explosion will be heard in Lebanon in the coming hours. The IDF is about to blow up a massive Hezbollah underground terror infrastructure. The IDF said the earthquake detectors and warning systems might be activated, but there is no concern

- Talks scheduled this week between US and Iran in Switzerland  have been suspended due to the resumption of fighting - WSJ.

- The state television in Iran: The passage through the Strait of Hormuz still requires coordination with the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.

 - IDF eliminated one of the terrorists who celebrated near the burning tank on October 7: the commander of the Nokhba squad, who also stole IDF vehicles to Gaza

- IDF officer was killed in a clash with a Hezbollah  terrorists in southern Lebanon overnight. David Hazutt Hyd, 21, from Ashkelon. 

- Netanyahu on Erdogan's remarks: "We take his calls for the destruction of the State of Israel very seriously - we will draw the attention of the US to this. Almost every day passes without Erdogan calling for the destruction of the State of Israel - we take these words very seriously, because if we have learned one thing from the history of our people, when someone says they intend to destroy you, you must take them seriously. We take these matters seriously and will also bring these statements to the attention of our American friends. We are not ignoring them

-Turkey's president accused Israel of committing 'genocide' in Gaza hours after Israel's government officially recognized the genocide of 1.5 million Armenian Christians, as tensions deepen between Jerusalem and Ankara.

- Iranian media reported that the Speaker of the Parliament, Mohammad-Baqer Gahlibaf, spoke on the phone with the Speaker of the Parliament of Lebanon, Nabih Berri, regarding Hezbollah

- The IRGC released a video of the missiles fired tonight towards Bahrain and Kuwait in response to US strikes in southern Iran. One of the missiles read:

“The only success Trump will have is to increase the income of coffin and wheelchair manufacturers for his soldiers in this war of defeat

Extreme Heat Watch Issued as Dangerous Heat Coincides With Fast of 17 Tammuz

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Ocean County and surrounding areas from Wednesday afternoon through motzei shabbos, warning that dangerously hot conditions could produce heat index values of up to 110 degrees, with the most intense heat expected Thursday and Friday. Thursday also coincides with the Fast of 17 Tammuz, when many members of the Jewish community will be fasting from 4:20 am until 9: 20pm. Those planning to observe the fast are encouraged to prepare in advance by drinking plenty of fluids before the fast begins, limiting outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, and consulting a physician or rabbi if they have health concerns.

Motzei shabbos Chukas-Balak News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 66° Mainly cloudy

Tomorrow 81° Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible..

Heat wave end of week. Thursday fast of  17 Tamuz temps will hit 102°

Tefillos for Brisk Rosh Yeshiva

- An Atzeres Tefillah took place tonight at the kosel, where thousands of talmidim from Brisk Yeshiva, along with American yeshiva bochurim, gathered to daven on behalf of Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik (Avrohom Yehoshua ben Ettil), who is in need of a refuah sheleimah.

- ICE raides continue in Lakewood with officers  making  illegals in the vicinity of Clifton  Ave and Rt 88. On Mexican Facebook groups they advised people not to go out if you don't have to.

- Hachnosas Sefer Torah tomorrow morning in Lakewood on behalf of SCHI procession leaving from Rachmastrivka Bais Medrash corner Oak and Vine at 2 30pm to SCHi.

- Netanyahu announces: "After the elections, I intend to establish a broad national unity government. Only in this way can we reach agreements among ourselves. I want to achieve a consensus on the issue of military conscription."

Frum partied fear they will not be part of the ruling coalition. This comes after  UTJ announced there's no right wing bloc.

- Large crowds were at the home of thr Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita this shabbos  wishing mazel tov as he  celebrated the birth of a granddaughter to his son Rav Shneur shlita 

- Giyus: Govt officials prepare legislation that will temporarily freeze the arrests of yeshiva bochhrim

- Netanyahu: "When you send people to prison and make arrests, it pushes the public away from enlistment."If a country in Europe were arresting Torah students, everyone would be horrified."

- The death toll from the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela has continued to climb, with some reports estimating that as many as 1,400 people have been killed. 

-JD  Vance signals a new America where Israel is no longer the exception. Politico reports Vance’s sharp warning reflects a broader shift in Washington, where Trump’s America First policy no longer appears to give Israel automatic priori

- A suited-up Mayor Zohran Mamdani leapt into an East Harlem pool Saturday morning to officially kick off the Big Apple’s summer pool season

- Biden criticized Trump today at a fundraiser: "It’s not just his vanity projects – tearing down the East Wing of the White House making room for his ballroom. Putting his name on the Kennedy Center. Building an arch in his own honor. Even hiring his own pool guy to fix the reflecting pool. Woah – what a loser,” Biden said to applause"

Search in Bnei Brak: A 25-year-old man, Yisroel Mordechai Stern, who has special needs, has been missing since Thursday after leaving his home in Bnei Brak. Hundreds of volunteers and rescue personnel have been searching continuously for nearly three days, including throughout Shabbos under special halachic authorization due to concerns that his life may be in danger.

- Segula  from the בעל הלשם  against  עין הרע to say 11 pesukim that begin and end with the letter נ.

Printed in siddurim by Motzei shabbos tefillos 

 

א. נֶגַע צָרַעַת כִּי תִהְיֶה בְּאָדָם וְהוּבָא אֶל הַכֹּהֵן. (ויקרא י"ג, ט')

ב. נַחְנוּ נַעֲבֹר חֲלוּצִים לִפְנֵי ה' אֶרֶץ כְּנָעַן וְאִתָּנוּ אֲחֻזַּת נַחֲלָתֵנוּ מֵעֵבֶר לַיַּרְדֵּן. (במדבר ל"ב, ל"ב)

ג. נָבִיא מִקִּרְבְּךָ מֵאַחֶיךָ כָּמֹנִי יָקִים לְךָ ה' אֱלֹהֶיךָ אֵלָיו תִּשְׁמָעוּן. (דברים י"ח, ט"ו)

ד. נָהָר פְּלָגָיו יְשַׂמְּחוּ עִיר אֱלֹהִים קְדוֹשׁ מִשְׁכְּנֵי עֶלְיוֹן. (תהילים מ"ו, ה')

ה. נָחִיתָ כַצֹּאן עַמֶּךָ בְּיַד מֹשֶׁה וְאַהֲרֹן. (תהילים כא כא)

ו. נֶגֶד אֲבוֹתָם עָשָׂה פֶלֶא בְּאֶרֶץ מִצְרַיִם שְׂדֵה צֹעַן. (תהילים ע"ח, י"ב)

ז. נַפְתִּי מִשְׁכָּבִי מֹר אֲהָלִים וְקִנָּמוֹן. (שיר השירים ה', י"ג)

ח. נֵר ה' נִשְׁמַת אָדָם חֹפֵשׂ כָּל חַדְרֵי בָטֶן. (משלי כ כז)

ט. נֹפֶת תִּטֹּפְנָה שִׂפְתוֹתַיִךְ כַּלָּה דְּבַשׁ וְחָלָב תַּחַת לְשׁוֹנֵךְ וְרֵיחַ שַׂלְמֹתַיִךְ כְּרֵיחַ לְבָנוֹן. (שיר השירים ד', י"ב)

י. נֻדוּ מִתּוֹךְ בָּבֶל וּמֵאֶרֶץ כַּשְׂדִּים צֵאוּ וִהְיוּ כְּעַתּוּדִים לִפְנֵי צֹאן. (דניאל ז', י"ג)

יא. נֹשְׁקֵי קֶשֶׁת מַיְמִינִים וּמַשְׂמִאלִים בָּאֲבָנִים וּבַחִצִּים בַּקָּשֶׁת מֵאֲחֵי שָׁאוּל מִבִּנְיָמִין. (שמואל א', כ"ג, ו')

לאחר מכן אומרים את התפילה הבאה:

"רִבּוֹנוֹ שֶׁל עוֹלָם, הַצֵּל אֶת עַמְּךָ בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל מִכָּל מִינֵי עַיִן הָרָע, וּכְשֵׁם שֶׁפֵּרַשְׂתָּ כְּנָפֶיךָ עַל אֲבוֹתֵינוּ שֶׁבַּמִּדְבָּר, שֶׁלֹּא שָׁלְטָה עֲלֵיהֶם עֵינָא בִּישָׁא דְּבִלְעָם, כֵּן תִּפְרוֹשׂ עָלֵינוּ בְּרַחֲמֶיךָ הָרַבִּים לִהְיוֹתֵנוּ מְכֻסִּים בְּמִכְסֶה וּבְהַנְהָגָה בִּשְׁמוֹתֶיךָ הַקְּדוֹשִׁים מִכָּל עֵינָא בִּישָׁא."

"אַתָּה סֵתֶר לִי מִצָּר תִּצְּרֵנִי רַנֵּי פַלֵּט תְּסֹבְבֵנִי סֶלָה."

"בִּטְחוּ בַה' עֲדֵי עַד כִּי בְּיָ-הּ ה' צוּר עוֹלָמִים."

"ה' עֹז לְעַמּוֹ יִתֵּן ה' יְבָרֵךְ אֶת עַמּוֹ בַשָּׁלוֹם."

Iran Israel Updates Motzei Shabbos Chukas-Balak

- In the past 24 hours, the US struck dozens of targets in Iran in response to Iranian strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Trump warns US may be ‘forced to militarily complete the job’ in Iran after new strikes

- Trump: United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites, for violating the Cease Fire Agreement, AGAIN! It is very possible that they will never learn! There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable, and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist! President DJT

IRGC confirms launching attacks on US military sites in Kuwait, Bahrain after US strikes.

- Fox News reports that the latest US strikes on Iranian targets are complete.

- Netanyahu in a press conference tonight:

The US and Lebanon agreed on an Israeli security zone in southern Lebanon - until there is no longer a threat to Israel. Iran tried to force Israel to withdraw from Southern Lebanon - the agreement prevents this. Lebanon took a brave step. I thank President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their involvement and contribution regarding the agreement.

- The IDF maintains a hold on the entire anti-tank line and the ridge line controlling the first kilometers from the Lebanese border, including strategic points like the Beaufort, Kfar Tibet and the Ali Taher ridge.

nformation on the 2 areas where the IDF will withdraw in Lebanon for the pilot program is as follows:

1. One area under IDF control north of the Litani - the area of the villages Zotar al-Sharqiya and Zotar al-Arabiya, two villages captured a few weeks ago by the forces of the Givati Brigade.

2. Another area located south of the Litani but outside the yellow line - the area of the village of Andouria and its surroundings (the area west of Wadi Saluki

Lakewood Zmanim עש"ק פר' חקת- בלק תשפ"ו

וּכשֵׁם שֶׁפָּרַשׂתָּ כּנָפֶיךָ עַל אֲבוֹתֵינוּ בַּמִּדבָּר והִצַּלתָּם מֵעֵינָה בִּישָׁא דּבִלעָם הָרָשָׁע כֵּן תִּפרֹש כּנָפֶיךָ עָלֵינוּ בּרַחֲמֶיךָ הָרַבִּים ונִהיֶה מכֻסִּים

Friday, June 26, 2026 / י״א תמוז תשפ"ו ערב שבת פרשת חקת-בלק

-Candle lighting: 8:12 pm

-Shkia/sunset: 8:30 pm

- מפטירין פרשת בלק, והיה שארית

-Pirkei Avos 'פרק ה

-Weather: Friday night 68° Cloudy skies then rain showers overnight Chance of rain 40%.

Shabbos day 78° Cloudy with showers. Chance of rain 60%. Locally heavy rainfall possible.

..אָז יָשִׁיר יִשְׂרָאֵל אֶת הַשִּׁירָה הַזֹּאת עֲלִי בְאֵר עֱנוּ לָהּ בְּאֵר חֲפָרוּהָ שָׂרִים כָּרוּהָ נְדִיבֵי הָעָם בִּמְחֹקֵק בְּמִשְׁעֲנֹתָם

    כִּי מֵרֹאשׁ צֻרִים אֶרְאֶנוּ וּמִגְּבָעוֹת אֲשׁוּרֶנּוּ הֶן עָם לְבָדָד יִשְׁכֹּן וּבַגּוֹיִם לֹא יִתְחַשָּׁב

                    וְלֹא אָבָה ה׳ אֱלֹהֶיךָ לִשְׁמֹעַ אֶל בִּלְעָם וַיַּהֲפֹךְ ה׳ אֱלֹהֶיךָ לְךָ אֶת הַקְלָלָה לִבְרָכָה כִּי אֲהֵבְךָ ה׳ אֱלֹהֶיךָ

  שבת שלום ומבורך

יאקאב

New version by Avrohom Fried composed by RYom Tov Ehrlich

נחש הנחושת The International Symbol of Medicine

This weeks Parshsa discusses the נחש הנחושת.
The symbol of the serpent on a pole is used as the international symbol of medicine. It is used today in modern times as the symbol of medicine and healthcare. Commentators have interpreted the symbol to mean many different things. Some attribute it to the Rod of Asclepius of greek culture or other. However, the origin most likely comes from the נחש הנחושת the Nehushtan that we read in this weeks parshas chukas. Where hashem commands Moshe Rabbeinu to build a "serpent of bronze" that was used to heal those who looked upon it (Numbers 21:4-9).

 The Mishna in Rosh HaShana states, וכי נחש ממית או נחש מחיה ! אלא בזמן שישראל מסתכלין כלפי מעלה ומשעבדים את לבם לאביהם שבשמים היו מתרפאים ואם לא היו נימוקים

Friday June 26 News Updates Lakewood

 Friday, June 26, 2026 / י״א תמוז תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת חקת-בלק

Candle lighting 8:12 PM

Shkiah/sunset 8:30 pm

Latest shabbos of the year 

weather: 87° Cloudy skies

 Friday night 68° Cloudy skies then rain showers overnight Chance of rain 40%.

Shabbos day 78° Cloudy with showers. Chance of rain 60%. Locally heavy rainfall possible.

Welcome home bochurim last off shabbos of the year 

Boys elementary schools off today

First yartzeit of Rav Yisroel Hersh Eidelman  ZL of MTJ

15th Yartzeit of Leiby Kletzky ZL

- Trump on the RENT FREEZE in New York City: “What [Mayor Zohran Mamdani] doesn't say is that these buildings will soon turn into ghettos and slums, and that everybody will continue leaving New York. And as this spreads throughout the country very much like an uncontrollable form of cancer. The country itself will be taken down. It will be third world… It’s not going to happen to the United States of America.” 

“Communism, really, is the past, and freedom is the future.”

- President Trump sends a massive warning to European countries considering adding a new digital services tax on U.S. companies, saying any nation that moves forward will "immediately be met with a 100% TARIFF on any and all Goods sent to the United States."

- Rabbi Ephraim Wachsman will be spending shabbos in the Deal,NJ  Sephardi community.

- Lakewood's ZIP code 08701 ranked as the most populated ZIP code in New Jersey

Ocean County town tops New Jersey's most populated ZIP codes New Jersey remains the nation's most densely populated state, and new U.S. Census Bureau data shows the Garden State's population continues to grow. The state's population increased by 0.3%, rising from 9,261,699 to 9,290,841 residents. Among the findings, Lakewood's ZIP code 08701 ranked as the most populated ZIP code in New Jersey, reflecting the township's continued rapid growth.

- The planned atzeres protest by Yeshivas Mir has been cancelled as the bocur has been released from military prison 

- Grand opening Truffle Grill & Bar 604 2nd Ave Long Branch, NJ 07740 under JSOR Hashgocha.

- Old Bakery in keansburg NJ closing chef says “Bakeries are a dying breed,” “There are a lot of people not eating sweets today; everyone’s on Ozempic.”

- Politico: New Jersey lawmakers steered state money to employers, relatives and clients

Add-ons to the state budget have become an annual tradition for the Democrats who control the state Legislature.

- Hundreds packed B"M Bais Yitzchok of BMG in Lakewood last night for an atzeres tefilah on behalf of Brisk Rosh Yeshiva Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik who is in need of rachmei Shamayim. Avrohom Yehoshua Ben Ettil.

- Dozens of demonstrators gathered in Bnei Brak today, calling for Charedi men to be drafted into the IDF, in response to anti-draft protests held earlier this week. The protesters blocked traffic at the Coca-Cola Junction, but police handled the demonstration with a noticeably lighter touch than they did earlier this week, when officers used force to disperse anti-draft protests by yeshiva bochurim, drawing criticism over the apparent difference in policing.

- Update: The body of the young avreich, R' Akiva Rand z"ל, who was tragically killed in the devastating accident near Chișinău, Moldova, has been released by local authorities.

He is expected to be flown to Israel on a specially chartered private plane, likely before Shabbos, so that he can be brought to kevurah without further delay bringing a tremendous sense of relief to his family and the hundreds of chassidim who have been anxiously awaiting the news. Earlier, the Chernobyler Rebbe had issued an emotional call to Klal Yisroel to increase tefillos for the swift release of R' Akiva's body from the Moldovan authorities.

- Vaad L’Mishmeres Shatnez recommends that all rekelach, bekeshes, and of course woolen coats, regardless of brand, be properly tested and not presumed to be free of Shatnez. The belief that these garments cannot contain Shatnez is incorrect and should not be relied upon by a Torah Jew who is careful about Shatnez. Additionally, proper guidance from qualified experts is essential, and assumptions regarding kashrus—whether in food or clothing—should not replace proper verification, oversight, and adherence to the standards required of a Torah-observant consumer. 

- Trump: For all of those who like to say that Barack Hussein Obama, and his Vice President, Sleepy Joe Biden, did as many Criminal ICE removals as President Trump, the figures are just in. Number One, they included hundreds of thousands of people that never came close to getting into our Country, a difference of perhaps 50% in the numbers. We don’t include such categories but, even if we did, ICE and CBP removed many more Illegal Aliens under President Trump than under Obama — It’s not even close! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP

- New Jersey American Water. A mandatory conservation notice has been issued for customers in Monmouth and Ocean Counties to reduce water usage due to ongoing drought conditions. Customers must limit all non-essential outdoor water use until further notice, including limiting outdoor watering to twice per week or less if it rains. 

- Rav Dov Landau issued a public call Thursday night urging the public not to participate in street demonstrations or protests. His remarks came just days after Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch expressed support for the nationwide protest vehicle convoy held across Israel. Rav Landau delivered the message during a gathering at his home in Bnei Brak attended by dozens of Roshei Yeshiva intended to summarize the historic fundraising trip by keren Olam HaTorah. He said "All kinds of other protests that we did not hear about from our rebbeim Zatzal in previous generations are not our way,, "Very often these protests cause serious damage to the charedi public's image. We must remember that the most important thing is dedication, and ameilus baTorah. Strengthening Limud haTorah within the bais medrash is what will help counter these decrees and difficulties." 

- Keren Olam HaTorah funds also Mizrachi yeshivos that were cut from funding. Editorial from bakehila editor Shlommo Kook "And here the details that are not known: This money is not intended only for charedi yeshivos. In the list of Torah institutions expected to suffer budget cuts, every yeshiva that refuses to cooperate with the draft law will see discriminatory enforcement, without exception. Likewise, many yeshivos of the Religious Zionist community, including Mercaz HaRav, are expected to receive significant monthly budget cuts. Great Torah scholars who attempted to draft the regulations did not ask whether the institution was charedi or knitted-kippah They saw before them Torah institutions in the Beis Medrash and acted to save them.

- Lakewood schools tried to stop New Jersey from taking it over on Wednesday.

In front of Administrative Law Judge Susan Scarola, Lakewood school board attorney Joshua Forsman sought to have the intervention halted in the first hearing related to the state Department of Education's hostile takeover of the school district. In a 30-minute session before Scarola the state Attorney General’s Office countered that the takeover effort is going by the proper procedures. APP

- More than 700 rabbis on Friday released an open letter denouncing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s speech last week that likened AIPAC to “monsters,” saying the comments endangered American Jews and demanding an apology. The rabbis hail from New York and around the US and represent a range of denominations, including Reform, Conservative, Orthodox and Reconstructionist.

- Venezuela earthquakes toll more than doubles to 589 

- President Trump's former National Security Advisor John Bolton is pleading guilty to 1 of the 18 counts against him in his classified documents case, facing a possible 5-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $2.25 million.

- A NYC board voted to freeze rents for up to two years for about 1 million rent-stabilized apartments, delivering on a key piece of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s agenda while rattling the real estate industry.

At yesterday's Lakewood Township Committee meeting, routine business was conducted, with the most noticeable change being Mayor Ray Coles' new beard. There were no public comments. The committee defended its continued use of virtual meetings, highlighting that Committeeman Menashe Miller was able to participate remotely from Germany while on military assignment.

The meeting did not address the possibility of adopting a hybrid format holding meetings in person while allowing remote participation via Zoom a model used by many neighboring municipalities. Critics argue that Lakewood's continued reliance on virtual meetings has limited public accessibility since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Summer kicks off in the  catskills at the Woodbourne Shul

Iran Israel Updates Friday June 26

- Senior US official: The US military is striking Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz 

- CENTCOM announced that they attacked Iranian missile and drone storage sites and command centers.

- Israel and Lebanon have reached a framework agreement for the IDF to begin partially withdrawing from southern Lebanon, a source familiar with the matter tells The Times of Israel. 

Israeli forces will pull out of two areas located inside the six-mile-long buffer zone the IDF has established in southern Lebanon. The Israeli troops will be replaced by members of the Lebanese forces, the source says.

- Major Diplomatic Breakthrough: The trilateral framework constitutes a major achievement for Israel, which completely rejects Iran's attempt to force a unilateral withdrawal from southern Lebanon and denies Iran and Hezbollah any role whatsoever in Lebanon. Following a long negotiation between the US, Israel, and Lebanon, representatives of the three countries signed a trilateral working framework aimed at leading to future agreements between Israel and Lebanon in order to end the conflict between the countries and reach a peace settlement. Israel will maintain its security zone along the Yellow Line border in Lebanon until the day Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations in Lebanon are disarmed and no longer pose a threat from Lebanon to the territory of the State of Israel.

- PM Netanyahu Announces Lebanon Security Agreement right before Shabbos 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that negotiations in Washington between Israel, Lebanon, and the United States have resulted in a new security arrangement.

According to Netanyahu, Israel's key achievement is maintaining its security zone in southern Lebanon, which will remain in place as long as Hezbollah remains armed and continues to pose a threat. He also described the agreement as a significant setback for Iran, saying Israel, Lebanon, and the U.S. made clear that Tehran has no role in Lebanon through Hezbollah or any other terrorist organization. As part of the agreement, the Lebanese Army will begin taking control of two pilot areas on the recommendation of the IDF—one south of the Litani River and another in a limited area north of the Litani that the IDF says is no longer operationally necessary. Netanyahu stressed that Israel will continue to enforce its original security zone beyond the range of anti-tank missiles and will not allow Hezbollah or civilians to enter it, concluding: "Israel's security comes first."

- Trump accuses Iran of foolishly  firing 4 drones at ships in Hormuz. 

Trump: The Islamic Republic of Iran shot at least four One Way Attack Drones at Ships transversing the Strait of Hormuz. One of the Drones solidly hit the upper deck of a large and very expensive Cargo Carrying Ship. Damage was done, but the Ship was able to proceed on its way. We knocked down three other Drones. Obviously, this is a foolish violation of our Ceasefire Agreement. President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Bloomberg: Oman has informed European parties that there is no possibility of returning to the pre-war situation in the Strait of Hormuz, and that ships passing through the strait may be required to pay tolls.

- Iranian media: A "communication line" has been established between Iran and the US in the Strait of Hormuz.

- An Iranian source told the New York Times that Tehran is furious with Oman for allowing ships to pass through an alternative route in the Strait of Hormuz without coordinating with the IRGC. In response, Iran launched a drone at a ship in the strait to damage the passage and completely halt maritime traffic in the area.

-Four IDF soldiers, including two officers, were injured in a clash with a Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon on Thursday night, the military said Friday, as Israel and Lebanon were set for another day of direct talks in Washington.

- The Israeli Air Force struck and killed seven Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon this morning, after they were identified transporting weapons near Israel’s buffer zone, the military says.

- Israel Defense Minister Katz posts a response to Qanni’s threats: “The commander of Iran's Quds Force, Qaani, has recently been issuing numerous threats toward Israel. It seems the image of a collaborator suited him much better than this ridiculous barrage of threats. Either way, if Iran attacks Israel, it will be its biggest mistake yet. Here, no Hormuz or firing at the population will help it. Nothing will stop us. Our forces are prepared to finish the job.”

-Israel and Lebanon on Thursday wrapped up a third day of US-mediated negotiations in Washington without an agreement on a partial Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, although the sides agreed to extend talks for an extra day.

- Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Gulf States and the US State Department Secretary Marco Rubio:

The Fast Day of Erev Shabbos Parshas Chukas ו׳ חקת

The fast Day of Erev Shabbos Parshas Chukas 
By Rabbi Yehuda Spitz
‘Zos Chukas HaTorah’ There is no mention in the Gemara of the week of Parshas Chukas being one of tragedy, nor is it mentioned by the Rambam, nor Tur, nor Shulchan Aruch! Not even in the Siman where tragedies and proper days to fast are mentioned, Orach Chaim 580! In fact, most are wholly unfamiliar with anything specifically attributed to this week. Yet, the Magen Avraham, citing the Sefer HaTanya, tells of a terrible, albeit fascinating, historical tragedy. on Erev Shabbos Parshas Chukas. On that day, in the year 1242, 20 wagonloads (other versions state 24) filled with Gemaros and Talmudic literature, were burned in Paris.

Oif Simchas Thursday 10 Tamuz

Kiddush Levana opportunity 

Chasunas: 

Klein - Klor Lake Terrace

Stern - Friedman Fountain Ballroom

Neuman - Krohn Bais Faiga

Lederer - Goldberg Ateres Esther

Meiseles - Horwitz Cedar Palace 

Chase - Weider Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Backenroth - Rosenberg Ateres  Chaim Elazar 

- Tehillim gathering tonight in BMG as Lakewood The roshei yeshiva call on the talmidei hayeshiva to learn and daven for refuah sheleima for the Brisk Rosh Yeshiva Rav Avrohom Yehoshua ben Ettil Soloveitchik. There will be Tehillim B'tzibur at Bais Mesrash Bais Yitchok 10:50 pm. 7th st and private way.

- Chumash Shiur by Harav Yeruchom Olshin shlita 11:30 pm at B"M Ateres Bracha live 646-726-9977  

Hashkafa Q&A

Haahkafa With Rav Gershon Ribner shlita

The persistent struggle in ever present temptations – The battle and the war Abstaining from sinning due to cultural or sociological considerations Why would HG”R Shimon Shkop opt teaching in YU over Grodno Why an insular sheltered youngerman joins an out of town Kollel

Thursday June 26 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 85° Partly cloudy.

shabbos will be rainy

 Boys Schools have half today as yeshiva camp starts Monday 

Welcome home bochurim Off shabbos

- Tehillim gathering tonight in BMG as Lakewood The roshei yeshiva call on the talmidei hayeshiva to learn and daven for refuah sheleima for the Brisk Rosh Yeshiva Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik. There will be Tehillim Betzibur at Bais Mesrash Bais Yitchok 10:50 pm.

- Trump: The Communists are finally making their move. I’ve been waiting and preparing for this for a long time. It’s easy to be a Communist — All you have to do is say, “I’ll give you everything,” but that means you’re taking it away from others that have earned it. Over thousands of years, that Ideology has not worked once. The game is on. Enjoy watching! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Giyus: Mir  Yerushalayim Yeshiva will hold a public atzeres tefilah and protest at Kikar Zaks near Zhville this coming Sunday in response to the arrest of a bochur who is a talmid in Mir at a enlisting office in Beer Sheva when he went to arrange a deferment. The atzeres will officially be a public machaah but no other form or protest If the bochur is not released by Sunday the atzeres will proceed 

-  At Today's Lakewood Township Committee meeting, it was business as usual although Mayor Ray Coles debuted a new beard. Otherwise, there wasn't a single public comment. The committee again defended its continued reliance on virtual meetings, noting that Committeeman Menashe Miller was able to participate remotely from Germany, where he is serving on military assignment. 

What wasn't discussed was the option many municipalities have adopted: holding meetings in person while also offering Zoom for remote participation. Neighboring towns have long returned to in-person meetings out of respect for their residents. Meanwhile, Lakewood officials have continued meeting virtually, with critics arguing they have remained largely inaccessible to the public since the COVID era.

- Relatives of a  frum 75-year-old kosher bakery owner found shot dead near a Queens park lake last month said they suspected the “visibly Jewish” man was targeted in a hate crime – as investigators and family bumped the award for any leads on the slaying to $20,000. NYP

- Although an agreement has been reached on the topline number for the $60.7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, New Jersey’s top Democrats are still working out many details and the process again appears poised to stretch to the eve of the government shutdown deadline of July 1st.

- A majority of Israelis oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reported deal with ultra-Orthodox parties Shas and United Torah Judaism to swiftly advance some of their legislative agenda in exchange for supporting coalition priorities, according to a Channel 12 poll. The two Charedi parties have denied the existence of a deal, despite widespread reports on its details. The survey finds that 62% oppose the agreement, while just 23% support it. Even among coalition voters, 22% say they oppose the deal.

-Giyus:  IDF has decided to establish a charedi  base City" at a cost of tens of millions. It will be built in the Jordan Valley, will include training for all Charedi tracks, officers' courses, fighters and combat supporters. It will have an external compound for women, mikvaos and shuls. And this is happening despite failing to meet Charedi recruitment targets.channel 13

- Reports of additional ICE arrests in Lakewood today at a car mechanic shop off Route 88, following activity yesterday in which workers were detained at a grocery store off Clifton Avenue.

- Thousands are heading up today to the Catskills for the official start of summer.

Traffic alerts are in effect around the MetLife Stadium area due to World Cup games taking place today. Motorists are advised to avoid the Turnpike and Route 3 and instead use alternate routes.

- Lechem sourdough bakery from Lakewood opened a location in the Catskills in MOnticello off Broadway 

- Deal Nj more restaurants opening CASA dairy Italian kosher restaurant is now open Located at 232 Norwood Avenue, Ocean, NJ 07755

Slices pizza moved to another location on Norwood 

-Tehillim for Rosh HaYeshiva, HaRav Reuven Feinstein, shlita who is having a procedure today Sholom Reuven ben Shima

-Tefilos in Brisk: Continuous tefilos took at Brisk Yeshiva, the Kosel and in Meron for a refuah sheleima the recovery of Brisk Rosh Yeshiva Rav Avraham Yehoshua ben Ettil Soloveitchik.

Venezuela earthquake: Authorities reported that the death toll from the two powerful consecutive earthquakes that struck the Latin American country has risen to 188, while the number of injured stands at 1,520.

-Lakewood township commite meeting today remote only watch livestream Here

 See agenda Here 

Items on the agenda 

-The addition of two new NJ Transit bus stops along southbound Route 9. The proposed stops would be located near 6th Street and 4th Street, with the request now moving to the NJDOT for final approval.

-Public sale of property

Block 1139, Lot 1 – Vacant 0.918-acre property at Havens Ave / Vine Ave / Broadway (R-12 zone) Sale price: $3,000,000 minimum bid

-Accepting a 25k Energy Plan through a NJBPU grant to help align the township with New Jersey’s goal of 100% clean energy by 2050

-A 5 year Tax abatement to Towbin Realty, located at 850 Towbin Avenue

-No Parking along Park avenue MOnday - Friday at Gratter building from Park Avenue and Second Street and extending 764 feet south.

-No Parking on Massachusetts 50 feet both sides of Payne street 

-Vacating “paper street” from public use known as Beaumont Street

Publi can comment  during meeting via email comments@lakewoodnj.gov

- Day trip ideas Free tour at Amazon warehouse fillfilment center age 6 an older must schedule in advance here 

- North Jersey police are warning of a rise in thefts targeting Honda and Acura vehicles, with criminals stealing airbags and crash sensors in quick break-ins. Similar cases in Clifton and Teaneck have led to arrests and increased police patrols.

-The Lakewood Board of Education challenged New Jersey’s planned state takeover of the district during its first court hearing, calling the intervention a “drastic” and “extreme” measure. State officials argued the takeover is being carried out through the proper legal process. No witnesses testified during the brief hearing, with further proceedings expected. App

-  El Al Airlines will suspend its Tel Aviv-Moscow flights for the coming days due to developments between Russia and Ukraine and recent aviation incidents in the region, a spokesperson says.

- Members of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah in Eretz Yisroel, in a special letter, have joined the call of Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch shlita to observe a taanis dibbur at the beginning of the sedorim, as a zechus to strengthen the fight against the enemies of Yiddishkeit. The letter was signed by Rav Meir Tzvi Bergman, Rav Berel Povarsky, Rav Aviezer Pilz, Rav Dovid Cohen, and Rav Lazer Yehuda Finkel.

-The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a Hawaii law in a 6-3 ruling that barred people with concealed-carry permits from bringing firearms onto private property open to the public  such as stores, restaurants, hotels, malls, and gas stations, unless the property owner gave explicit permission. 

- New York Attorney General Letitia James criticized the Democratic Party's progressive wing, warning that efforts to reshape the party could deepen internal divisions. Her comments came after Zohran Mamdani’s primary victory and endorsements of several progressive candidates.

- Rent control vaad in Yerushalayim Roshei yeshiva and Kollel heads Launch Housing Committee to Curb Rent Hikes for Kollel Families A new "Housing Committee" (Va'ad Diyur) to address sharp rent increases affecting avreichim on several streets including: Panim Meiros Sorotzkin, Menachem Meishiv, Zayist Ra'anan, Imrei Bina, Toras Chessed, and Divrei Chaim. Organizers say landlords have been exploiting the local housing shortage, placing a heavy financial burden on kollel families. The new committee will now set and oversee rental price guidelines for kollel apartments in the area. Under the new rules, kollel or yeshiva students who rent without the committee's approval risk losing their right to study at participating yeshivos and kollelim. The notices are signed by numerous rosh yeshivas and kollel heads who say they will enforce the regulation among their talmidim

- New IRS data reveals NJ has bled a staggering $48.25 BILLION in taxable income since 2004 as residents and businesses flee our crushing tax structure. Just last year, another $2.8 billion walked out the door to states like Florida and Pennsylvania.

- The Postmaster General announced the USPS will NOT deliver mail-in ballots to states that refuse to comply with President Trump’s executive order and provide lists of eligible voters.

- US Supreme Court deals blow to activist judges by allowing the Trump administration to Block "asylum seekers" from entering America In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court rules that asylum seekers standing in Mexico have not “arrived in the United States” under immigration law, meaning they aren’t entitled to inspection or allowed to apply for asylum until they actually cross the border.

- Just 7% of voters, mostly young and white, led Mamdani’s NYC socialist election surge.

- The heads of the Hesder Yeshivos announced that yeshiva students will enlist in the Armored Corps in August.After a meeting with the IDF Chief of Staff and senior military officials, and following a special discussion on the integration of female soldiers in combat units, the yeshiva heads decided that Hesder students will proceed with their scheduled enlistment into the Armored Corps as planned.

Iran Israel Updates Thursday June 26

- The spokesperson for Iran's National Security Committee threatened in a post on X that the negotiations could collapse and war could begin, citing recent statements by U.S. officials.

- The evacuation of around 11,000 mariners stranded by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has been suspended after an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) says. The UN’s maritime agency said earlier this week it would begin evacuating 600 ships and their crews that were trapped by the US-Iran war, after Washington and Tehran agreed a preliminary deal to end the conflict.

- Iran fired on a cargo ship that reported earlier being hit by a projectile as it attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, two US officials tell Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity.

- WSJ: Iran plans to make billions from reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran estimates that security and safety services in the Strait will generate nearly $40 billion a year for the countries involved (Iran and Oman)

The IDF says it struck and killed at least six Hezbollah operatives who posed a threat to troops operating in southern Lebanon today.

-  Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz, according to two senior U.S. official

- Vance: "We agreed with the Iranians that a Revolutionary Guard officer and an officer from the US Central Command will sit together in Qatar. That way, we will resolve many of the conflicts between us."

- The Israeli government will officially recognize the Armenian genocide carried out by the Ottoman Empire, after decades in which Israel refrained from doing so for political reasons related to Turkey.

- Quds Force Commander of the Revolutionary Guards: "If Israel does not voluntarily withdraw from South Lebanon today, it will be forced to leave there tomorrow defeated

- A senior U.S. official told Reuters that Israel has withdrawn from part of southern Lebanon, and the Lebanese army will deploy there instead.According to the senior official, the Israeli withdrawal is a gesture of “good will” toward the Lebanese government.

- Rubio: The Iranian regime is still led by extremist clerics. This has always been the case, and it continues to be so today.

- Rubio: “You're not going to have peace and stability in this region as long as there are non-state actors operating within the boundaries and borders of sovereign countries and being funded by Iran."

- Israeli, Lebanese officials deny US claim that IDF withdrew from parts of Lebanon

- Oil prices have fallen to prewar levels as the United States say flows through the Strait of Hormuz are nearing normal, and its top diplomat wraps up a Gulf tour aimed at winning support for a preliminary Iran deal. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says shipments through the strait are approaching levels seen before the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, with at least 20 million barrels exiting the strait in the previous 24 hours.

- Ghalibaf disputed Trump’s statement about the use of funds: “America falsely claims that the assets unfrozen for us will be used to purchase American agricultural products. Interesting. The only crop we harvest is what you sowed: decades of distrust. It is organic, abundant, and grows at home. But apparently, the United States only exports genetically modified soybeans, broken promises, and nonsense.”

- A IDF  reserve soldier was lilled in an “operational accident” in southern Lebanon last night. Basil Sweid, 32, a truck driver from Peki’in. The military says Sweid was killed when his refueling truck overturned in the Rab al-Thalathine area.

- Rubio claims Israel-Lebanon talks close to yielding ‘commitment of intent’

- Israel and Lebanon are making good progress in their talks in the United States and are close to making a “commitment of intent,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims,

- The IDF has postponed the demolition of several Hezbollah terror infrastructures in southern Lebanon amid the current ceasefire with the terror group, The Times of Israel has learned.

- A tunnel in the southern Lebanon village of Majdal Zoun, which reporters visited last week, has not yet been demolished.

- A Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander was killed in an Israeli strike in the southern Gaza Strip this week, the military announces.

Oif Simchas Wed 9 Tamuz

Chasunas:

Goldstein - Hamburger  Bais Faiga

Ginsberg - Dickstein The Beru

Reichman - Follman  Lake Terrace 

Shcechter - Golombeck Fountain Ballroom

Herzog - Britz Ne'emas Hachaim

Baum - Tessler Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Engelman - Deutsch Ateres Blima

Koslowits - Niehause Ateres Esther

Ausch  - Heskel Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Brodsky  -  Margolis Ateres Reva

- Shiur in Tanya by the Amshinov Rebbe 910 E. Kennedy after 10:00pm Maariv

Wednesday June 24 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 84° Sunny.

9 Tamuz Yahrzeit of Rav Dovid Lipschitz ZT"L, the "Suvalker Rav

9 Tamuz: Rav Yekusiel Yehuda Halberstam ZT"L, the Klausenburger Rebbe

On this date 20 wagons loaded with gemaras and commentaries were burned in France, 1244 it was on Friday erev shabbos chukas 

- Trump: The situation in Venezuela is horrific. The country was hit by a catastrophic double-earthquake. First, a violent 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the area, followed just 40 seconds later by an even more powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake.

At this difficult time, President Trump has confirmed that he instructed all government agencies to move quickly and help the people of Venezuela

- Giyus: Attempted arrest of a yeshiva bochur at the Maccabim checkpoint on Highway 443 was unsuccessful after dozens of chareidi protesters rushed to the scene within minutes, and preventing the arrest.

- Trump: Schumer has become essentially a Palestinian. In fact, I’ve asked for a beautiful, beautiful silk outfit to be sent in the Palestinian tradition. I’m going to send it to him as a birthday present.

- Keren Olam HaTorah delegation finishing up the campaign tonight in Monsey and another stop in Manhattan  before heading back to EY

- Tehillim in BMG Botei Medrashim for Rav Avrohom Yehoshua ben Ettil at 7:05pm

- Updated: Reports from Lakewood indicate that ICE agents conducted an enforcement operation today at The Oaxaqueño restaurant and market on Clifton ave and 1st street , with multiple workers reportedly taken into custody. The owners went on social media  that they had no prior knowledge of the raid as people questioned if ICE can just walk into a business. 

- Eight New Jersey residents are among 455 people charged nationwide in what federal officials described as the largest coordinated health care fraud enforcement action in Justice Department history. The defendants including 90 doctors and other licensed medical professionals — are accused of participating in schemes involving more than $6.5 billion in fraudulent claims, illegal opioid distribution and other health care crimes, according to the Department of Justice.

- PSA: Many parks in and around Lakewood, including several Ocean County parks, have recently been upgraded with beautiful new playground equipment. If you're looking for a fun, free outing with the kids this summer, it's a great time to check them out!

- Hundreds of Talmidei Brisk gathered tonight for an Atzeres Tefillah at the Kosel, they stood near the plaza entrance further from Wall davening on behalf of the Brisk Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik, who remains hospitalized and in need of rachamei Shamayim. See video. Below 

- The vehicle protest supporting imprisoned bnei Torah ended after about four hours, with organizers claiming around 10,000 vehicles participated. The event was marked by several violent incidents of Secular Israelis physically assaulting charedim, including a confrontation on Highway 1, an alleged firearm incident, and an assault on the deputy mayor of Beitar Illit, who required medical treatment.

- Camp between camp begins today as regular camps start Monday 

- ICE agents made several arrests this morning on Clifton avenue in Lakewood 

- Giyus: Thousands Depart from 19 Cities Toward Prison 10; Violent Clashes Erupt During Vehicle Protest Thousands of participants joined a large-scale vehicle protest Tuesday, traveling in organized convoys from 19 locations across Israel to Military Prison 10 in support of imprisoned bnei Torah. The demonstration, organized as a show of solidarity with yeshiva students and avreichim detained over the draft issue, drew significant crowds and caused major traffic disruptions. Reports from the scene indicated incidents of violent confrontations between protesters and security forces as tensions escalated during the protest.

- Lakewood BOE meeting tonight on the agenda to place a question on the November 2026 ballot asking Lakewood voters whether to shrink the Board of Education from 9 to 7 members. If approved, only 1 of the 3 expiring seats would be filled this election (the other 2 eliminated), reducing the Board to 7 members starting January 1, 2027. No sitting member would be removed early current members finish their terms regardless.

Doubling the Legal Services budget to $600,000 for 2026-2027. approves a law firm to provide legal services to the Lakewood School District as needed for the 2025-2026 school year, billed at $425/hour, capped at an additional $10,000,

- Property taxes:The 2026-2027 l school tax levy is ($120,736,581) Using the 2025 Lakewood school tax rate of $1.026 per $100 of assessed value, a home assessed at $300,000 would pay approximately $3,078 annually in school taxes. A property assessed at the 2017 median value of $444,600 would pay about $4,561, while homes assessed at $500,000, $600,000, and $700,000 would pay roughly $5,130, $6,156, and $7,182 respectively. A property assessed at $1 million would pay approximately $10,260 in school taxes.

- Trump: Big Rally tonight on the National Mall. Fantastic Music!!! MAGA!!! FUN!!! Be there at 7:00 P.M. President DJT

- Trump: America the Beautiful will NEVER be a Communist Country!!! President DJT

- Ari Fleischer former WH spokesman: Free advice for New Yorkers: get out while you still can. The rise of socialists in NYC will threaten everyone. Mamdani’s power will increase, socialists will gain more seats and they’re coming next for you. Get out now. NYC is going down the tubes.

- Kavod Shabbos: New Jersey state Assemblyman Avi Schnall (D-Lakewood), one of two Orthodox Jews in the Legislature, tells NJ Globe he is prepared to sleep in the statehouse on Friday night in case his Budget Committee vote is needed on Saturday to pass the state budget. Schnall said he would bring his own food and use the stairs rather than the elevators on the Sabbath. He said he would have someone push his vote button under his supervision if necessary to avoid using electronics.

- Supporters of Democratic Socialist candidates celebrated their victories in New York’s primary elections by chanting “Free Palestine” "From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free"

following the victory speech alongside Zohran Mamdani

- Trump: Mayor Mamdani pulled through 3 solid Communists, and has received loud and universal applause from the Fake News Media. Congratulations Mr. Mayor! I went 16-0 last night, helping to elect wonderful American Patriots, and the Media doesn’t say a word. Over the last two years, my endorsement has netted 259 Primary WINS, and almost no losses, with Zero media attention!!! FAKE NEWS. President DJT

- Tefillos in Brisk: As concern continues over the condition of the Brisk Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik, who remains hospitalized and in need of rachamei Shamayim, tehillim gatherings are continuing throughout the day at Yeshivas Brisk. Tonight, shortly before midnight, a special tefillah gathering will take place at the kever of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai in Meron, led by prominent Talmidei chachomim and close talmidim of the Brisk Yeshiva, including Rav Dovid Miller, Ponovezh, Rav Yitzchok Dov Schechter, Kol Tora, Rav Meir Kessler, Rav Aryeh Bernstein, Yagdil, Rav Menachem Kraus, Slabodka, Rav Zalman Dovid Zuckerman, Rav Yerucham Poversky, Rav Shaya Gorlitzky, and others, together with current and former students of the yeshiva.(MWeisberg)

- Giyus: Initially Three major chareidi groups Agudath Israel, the Bnei Torah faction Peleg Yerushalmi, and the Eida HaChareidis have joined a large protest, now boosted by the public support and Bracha of Degel HaTorah leader Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch expected to draw thousands more Litvish participants and cause major road disruptions, including organized convoys from places like Rechasim and Telshe Stone. The Gerrer Rebbe, currently at a Tel Aviv hospital for eye treatment, also directed his driver to join the vehicle protest in support of Bnei hayeshiva

- Thousands of drivers are expected to take part this afternoon in a nationwide vehicle protest supporting imprisoned bnei Torah. Convoys will depart from 19 locations across Israel at 4:00 p.m. and travel toward Military Prison 10. The demonstration, backed by numerous chassidic courts, organizations, and the Eidah HaChareidis, is calling for the release of detained bnei Torah, an end to arrests related to the draft issue, and the cancellation of measures affecting lomdei Torah and their families. Organizers say the protest is intended as a show of solidarity and unity, carrying the message: "Enough is enough! There is no path without the path of Torah!" Thousands of participants have already registered for the event.

- An ordinance for township meeting tomorrow carves out a zoning pathway for one or more very large hospital/medical campuses to be built in Lakewood's Airport Business Commercial Zone, with detailed dimensional standards tailored to a major facility It allows a parking garage with 6 floors and up to 765 feet in height!!

- Lakewood watershed report at the township meeting tomorrowThe report introduces a watershed inventory for Lakewood Township, NJ, aimed at supporting sustainable watershed management planning. Lakewood median household income of $69,521, and roughly 20% of residents below the poverty line. Land use data from the 2017 Master Plan shows the township has nearly 26,000 parcels, with residential (Class 2) properties making up the majority of parcels (80.7%) and the largest share of land area (34.4%), followed by public property like parks and open space (21.5%).

Lakewood's flood-prone areas include South Lakewood, Lanes Mill Road near the Brick Township border (which has seen several feet of flooding), and zones along smaller tributaries of the Metedeconk River that back up when the main river is high. While the township overall carries a moderate-to-high flood risk with localized street flooding during heavy rain, data shows less than 14% of Lakewood properties face 100-year storm flood risk notably lower than the New Jersey state average of 23.9%.

- A Lakewood-based developer, 451 Old Lacey Acquisition LLC, has sued Manchester Township, alleging officials changed zoning rules to block townhouse and garden apartment projects on its 25-acre Whiting property. The lawsuit claims the ordinance contradicts the township's own master plan recommendations and unlawfully restricts housing development in the area.

- Prime Minister Netanyahu is holding a flurry of conversations in recent hours with Knesset members ahead of the opening of discussions on the law to cancel arrests of yeshiva bochurim and the Basic Law on Torah Study.

- Trump:The big Oil Companies are not dropping their price at the pump commensurate with the sharply lower prices they are paying for Oil. Those prices are dropping like a rock! In other words, customers are being “gouged.” I have instructed the DOJ to immediately start looking into this. Gasoline prices better start going down a lot faster than what I’m seeing! President DJT

- Elise Stefanik Gotham has fallen.

The mass exodus out of the New York will continue apace. I call it the Blue Exodus. Last night’s sweep of Marxist Socialist candidates will further destroy New York City. The virulent antisemitism in the Socialists’ campaigns is dangerous not only to Jews, but to every American. Because they are attacking the West. If they continue to win, the American Dream and Western Civilization will fall. Wake up.

- Trump: Even though he tried unsuccessfully to prosecute me, and despite the fact that he is a major Slimeball, I feel sorry for FORMER Congressman Dan Goldman. He is wandering aimlessly, together with the former husband of the great Kellyanne Conway, through a large field of Dumocrat Communists, trying so hard to find his way - A very sad finish for a man who has no clue, and never did!!! President DJT

-Trump: Weak and pathetic Congressman Dan Goldman just lost, BIG! I guess people didn’t like him illegally targeting President TRUMP. In any event, this jerk is finally GONE! President DJT

Shtender on roof

Leaving from Yerushalayim 

Slowing down traffic

Brisk talmidim at the Kosel tonight