Tuesday March 10 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 76° Abundant sunshine.

The threat of scattered severe thunderstorms with up to 70 mph wind gusts Wednesday evening could bring an abrupt end to New Jersey’s current stretch of unusually warm temperatures.

- The Mashguach Rav Reuvein shlita is back from EY and will deliver a sichas Mussar today during mussar seder at Beren hall

- NYPD Bomb Squad is near Gracie Mansion after a "suspicious package" was found in a nearby park.

- Pesach Kashrus Alert - Xanthan Gum

The Volover Kashrus Agency warns: food products containing Xanthan Gum are NOT kosher for Pesach. Even if labeled “Kosher for Passover,” Xanthan Gum  derived from kitnoyos is soaked in alcohol the same type used for chametz gamur making it forbidden. Do not use or consume Xanthan Gum during Pesach. Xanthan Gum It is used as a thickener and stabilizer for sauces, salad dressings, and in gluten-free baking. Other kashrus certifying agencies have not issued any updates on this.

- Gas prices shot up at the Jersey shore and across NJ averaging $3.59 a gallon

- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill’s Fiscal Year 2027 state budget will include $12.4 billion in aid for the K-12 school funding formula - the highest level in state history and a 3.1% increase over the current year's funding. Sherrill’s proposal also includes $1.4 billion for preschool programs.

-Hespedim will be held tonight in Lakewood marking the end of shiva for Rav Shimon Frank zt”l, a 26-year-old Lakewood yungerman who was niftar following an illness. The hespedim will take place at Coventry Shul 9:00 PM, followed by Maariv at 10:15 PM.

Divrei hesped will be delivered by Rav Yeruchom Olshin shlita, Rav Moshe Tikotzky shlita, Rav Menachem Mintz shlita, and a family member. The Ezras Nashim will be open.

- Lakewood Planning board meeting today 6 pm watch Here  only 1 item on the agenda  by  Hamilton of Lakewood LLC to build a daycare at 600, 680 New Hampshire Ave & 1518 Bellinger St Block 855.05, Lots 19, 23, & 25 Concept Plan for a daycare

- Yeshiva Chaim Berlin introduced new song at purim mesiba 2026 watch  Here 

- At yesterday’s Lakewood Development Corporation (LDC) meeting, the board voted on a resolution to continue the contract for the public bus liaison on a month-to-month basis. Officials said the continuation is necessary due to an ongoing emergency, as the state has not yet authorized funding for the position, which they described as critical. The amount of the contract was not disclosed.

- The Toms River Jewish Community Council is opposing proposed zoning changes that could allow more than 1,500 multi-family housing units to be built near Massachusetts Avenue and Route 70, and Riverwood Drive and Route 9. The council warned the projects would cause major congestion and change the character of the area, stressing that the Jewish community does not support high-density housing and should not be blamed for overdevelopment. The issue is set to be discussed at the Toms River Planning Board meeting on March 10.

-The Lakewood Board of Education says much of the district’s debt and ongoing problems stem from state monitors assigned to oversee the schools, arguing the monitors rarely assisted administrators. App reports

- New Jersey Governor Sherrill will deliver her inaugural state budget address Tuesday afternoon at the Statehouse, and is expected to lay out some cuts to existing programs, as the state faces a projected $3 billion structural deficit for Fiscal Year 2027.

One area which may be negatively impacted is Stay NJ, the recently enacted property tax relief program for seniors. The current year state budget is $58.8 billion. (Onejerseyshorr) 

- A video of a helicopter transporting passengers from New Square to a wedding in Lakewood sparked false accusations online, with commenters claiming New Square residents paid for it while living on welfare. In reality, a Jewish philanthropist who donates heavily to Jewish causes hosted the wedding and personally covered the helicopter costs, estimated at $6,000–$15,000. Critics say the accusations reflect a recurring pattern of misinformation and hostility toward a community that contributes significantly to Rockland County, while politicians connected to those circles remain silent (Monseynews)

Iran War Updates Tues March 10

2:00 pm 

- Iranian Revolutionary Guards Claim Missile Strikes at Bnei Brak

The IRGC says its latest salvo targeted U.S. sites in Bahrain and the UAE and, unusually, “hidden missile launchers in Bnei Brak.” Reported by Roy Kais of Kan 11 news, this was part of their 34th missile salvo in the conflict

-Windows shattered today in Beit Shemesh due to a impact from a rocket that fell near residential buildings.

- The Ministry of Education has issued an official order closing the Ponevezh Yeshiva High School on 5 Rechov Meltzer in Bnei Brak  after the ministry's Enforcement Department found that it was operating in violation of the emergency guidelines.

- Dashcam footage shows a Hezbollah missile hitting a satellite station near Beit Shemesh yesterday. The IDF reported that an “isolated failure” prevented both interception and sirens.

Hezbollah claimed the target was a military cyber site, but it is actually a civilian-commercial facility operated by SES. The Beit Shemesh area has been heavily targeted, reportedly due to several alleged secret military bases in the surrounding region.

-Wizz Air announced the suspension of all its flights to and from Israel until March 29.

- Message from UK Ambassador Simon Walters.For those of you wishing to leave Israel, commercial flight options to leave Israel are now available with El Al, Israir, Arkia and Air Haifa.

- About half of Iran’s ballistic missiles fired at Israel in the war carried cluster warheads, the IDF says. The warheads “indiscriminately spread dozens of submunitions with several kilograms of explosives over a radius of around 10 kilometers.” 

Israeli defenses have intercepted many missiles, but military officials stress they are “not hermetic.” Iran’s strikes have targeted population centers, military sites, and key infrastructure, often launching only one or a few missiles at a time, suggesting difficulties in mounting larger, coordinated barrages.

- Iranian opposition media have announced the elimination of Asadollah Badfar, one of the main commanders of the Basij.

- President Donald Trump has conveyed a message to Arab countries that have been harmed by Iran that he expects them to join the war against it. This was learned by Israel Hayom from a source familiar with the details.

-Rocket Interceptions over Bet Shemesh some fragments fell in open areas no reports of injuries

- “One missile is enough to wipe it out.” according to various reports, Kim Jong Un reportedly declared over the weekend, while offering Iran North Korean missiles for use against Israel.

- British Airways cancels all flights to and from Abu Dhabi until later this year, and all flights to and from Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai and Tel Aviv until later this month  

- Israel Airports Authority: 60% of Israelis who were abroad on the eve of the war have returned to Israel As part of Operation “Wings of the Lion”, between 5–9 March 2026, 177 flights landed at Ben Gurion Airport, bringing back around 32,000 passengers. Today, approximately 40 additional arrivals are expected, with about 7,000 more passengers landing

All clear by Homefront  command

- More incoming Iranin rockets,red alert issued for North and Central regions.

- US War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that today will be the most intense day of strikes against Iran in the war so far.

-Airlines booked up as thousands scramble to get on flights leaving the country to nearby destinations  such as Athens, Larnaca, Rome and other European cities for connecting flights to the US 

- Two Iranian missile salvos on Israel so far today 

- Iranian FM says missiles will continue, rules out talks with the US 

- There are no reports of direct impacts or injuries in the latest Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel, the second today.

Sirens had sounded across northern Israel and parts of the center.

- PM Netanyahu: End of Iran’s regime depends on Iranian people’s will to ‘throw off the yoke of tyranny’

- Israeli government says the special situation in the home front will be extended by about two weeks.

- President Donald Trump said Monday that the war against Iran could end shortly, though not this week, but he left open the possibility of an escalation in fighting if global oil supplies are disrupted by the Islamic Republic under its newly chosen, hard-line supreme leader.

Reuters, citing a source familiar with Israel’s war plans: “The IDF is trying to inflict as much damage as possible before the window for strikes closes.” Residents of Tehran described last night’s attacks on the capital to the news agency as the most intense in the war. “It was like hell. They bombed every part of Tehran.”

 The Financial Times: Israel is preparing for a long operation against Hezbollah - longer than the current operation against Iran

Senator Lindsey Graham: Israel, I am with you all the way. To all the antisemites and boycotters - I am not with you. I am with the people of Israel until the day I die.

Oif Simchas Monday 21 Adar

Chasunas:

Kurland - Weinberg Lake Terrace 

Neuman- Mashinsky Ne'emas Hachaim 

Bamberger - Zucker Ateres Reva

Hershapft - Augenstein Ateres Esther 

Landau  - Fried Ateres  Chaim Elazar 

Mermelstein - Shwartz Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Birnhak - kaszirer Fountain Ballroom 

Monday March 9 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 70° Sunny. next week temps will be in the low 20's

- Bingo Pesach 2026 special Yom Tov sales edition in conjunction with Mesamchei Lev see brochure Here

- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered that all flights operated by JetBlue be grounded across the United States. Per the request of the airline possibly due to internal issue.

- Lalechet Travel said that claims circulating from some seminaries alleging women were assaulted by Egyptian security personnel have not been substantiated despite efforts to verify them. The company stated that no passengers traveling with Lalechet were harmed, emphasizing that the safety of travelers remained their top priority and expressing gratitude to Hashem and to the many clients who trusted them during the challenging situation.

- At an appreciation event held last night at MetLife Stadium, Agudath Israel of America honored Daf Yomi Maggidei Shiur during a program titled “Taamei Hasugyos.” The evening featured a themed menu in which various dishes were creatively named after sugyos in Shas, celebrating the maggidei shiur who teach the daily daf.

- Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey says he will introduce a tax bill this week to significantly expand the standard deduction to $75,000 for married couples, or $37,500 for individuals. The current deduction is $32,200 for couples filing jointly and half that for single filers.Booker, who is up for re-election this year also said he is not ruling out a potential presidential bid in 2028. (Onejersey)

- BDE: Petirah of Habachur Rafael Chaim Shar Yashuv Scheinerman z”l, 16, son of YBL"C R’ Yitzy and Kiki Scheinerman, after a long illness. The levaya will be held today Monday at 10:30 AM at the Lakewood Chapel off 7th street 

Zoom link Here 

Passcode:359698

 call in audio +1 309 205 3325 

-  Lakewood zoning board meeting today watch livestream Here upmsee agenda Here 

Several zoning appeals including a request for height approval for a 3-story office/retail building on County Line Road; a proposal to create eight duplexes (16 units) on Prospect Street; and a request by 1501 Prospect Street, LLC to build single-family homes in an M-1 zone.

- LDC meeting today 4:30 pm watch livestream here 

- A Pesach program in Guatemala has just been canceled, leaving hundreds of families scrambling to make alternative plans at the last minute. According to management they had sold out the entire Passover program, but the hotel breeched its contract and unexpectedly canceled on them

- Iran is now warning President Trump that global oil prices could surge to $200 per barrel if neighboring countries fail to "restrain" the United States. "If you can tolerate oil at more than $200 per barrel, continue this game!

- Tucker Carlson says he never attacked Chabad or blamed the war with Iran on the movement, claiming the allegation is a propaganda campaign pushed by Israel to make it appear as if he said it.(Awesome jew)

- Thousands attended an asifa on AI technology at Lakewood High School, including about 5,000 bochurim, who heard hadracha from Rav  Elya Ber Wachtfogel shlita ,Rav  Elya Brudny shlita, and  Rav Ephraim Wachsman shlita . Police were present after more bochurim arrived than expected, and not everyone was allowed inside.

- The FBI is investigating a New Jersey residence in connection with Saturday's incident in New York City, where two people were arrested for allegedly trying to set off two improvised explosive devices outside Gracie Mansion, NYC protest attack being investigated as ‘act of ISIS-inspired terrorism,’ NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says.

- Lakewood school bus transportation budget has been misquoted with a fabricated story and shared across social media on X with a false claim that the lakewood school district is spending $48 million a year to bus just 449 students which comes out to roughly $107,000 per student compared to the statewide average in New Jersey of about $1,901 per student. This false information has spread while in truth Lakewood's $53 million transportation budget for 2024-25 serves about 54,500 students, including over 50,000 at private yeshivas, due to New Jersey laws requiring public districts to bus nonpublic students within 20 miles. 

- Confusion has been reported at the Western Wall as mispallelim say they are being prevented from entering despite official guidance from the Israel Police allowing up to 50 people at a time under Israel Home Front Command safety rules. Visitors say there is no clear system for entry, with access sometimes blocked entirely and other times allowed in small groups. The dispute centers on whether there is adequate shelter in case of missile alerts, with some suggesting the nearby Wilson’s Arch could provide protection.

Iran War Updates Monday March 9

8:00 pm

Sirens sound in the north and Galil region. All clear given

- Trump on Truth Social: If Iran does anything to stop the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, it will be hit by the United States of America 20 times harder than it has been hit so far. In addition, we will strike targets that are very easy to destroy, making it almost impossible for Iran to rebuild as a nation ever again. Death, fire & fury will descend on them—but I hope & pray it doesn't happen! This is a gift from the US to China & all countries that heavily use the Strait of Hormuz. I hope this gesture is greatly appreciated.

- Lalechet Travel said that claims circulating from some seminaries alleging women were assaulted by Egyptian security personnel have not been substantiated despite efforts to verify them. The company stated that no passengers traveling with Lalechet were harmed, emphasizing that the safety of travelers remained their top priority and expressing gratitude to Hashem and to the many clients who trusted them during the challenging situation.

- Trump tells CBS he believes the war in Iran could be over soon “I think the war is very complete, pretty much. They have no navy, no communications, they’ve got no Air Force,”. He says the campaign is “very far” ahead of his previous estimate of a war lasting 4-5 weeks. He's thinking of taking over the straits of Hormuz.

 - Putin spoke with Trump and proposed "ways to end the war in Iran."(Not Ukraine)

- There are no reports of direct impacts or injuries in the latest Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel, medics say. Sirens had sounded across central Israel and parts of the West Bank, in the 11th attack from Iran since midnight.

- After 10 days of war: approaching 10,000 killed in Iran israel says

-A total of 16 people were lightly hurt in Hezbollah’s missile attack on central Israel this afternoon, Magen David Adom says. In Ramle the ambulance service says it treated 14 people in good condition following an impact that also caused damage to a daycare.

- Senior Israeli to 'Washington Post': "Fearing a war without end, considering ending it without toppling the regime".

- ElAL: Due to the state of emergency, EL AL and Sundor flights that were part of the regular flight schedule prior to the start of Operation Roaring Lion, and were scheduled to depart up to and including March 14, 2026, are canceled. The corresponding return flights are also canceled.

We contacted all passengers via a WhatsApp message and offered them the option to be rebooked on an alternative flight. Passengers who replied that they wish to be rebooked are being assisted accordingly.

- The US intercepted an encrypted communication originating in Iran that serves as an operational trigger for sleeper assets outside Iran, based on preliminary signal analysis, according to a federal alert sent to law enforcement agencies.

All clear given by home front command

More incoming missiles from Iran detected

- The IDF says it is investigating why one of Hezbollah’s missiles was not intercepted. According to the military, several long-range projectiles were fired from Lebanon, with some intercepted by air defenses and others allowed to land in open areas.

- Update: 2 lightly injured from Lebenon Hezbollah barrage to the center of the country. A sensitive military instalation near Bet Shemesh was hit.

- The Airports Authority spokesperson reported that over 50% of Israelis who were abroad before the war have returned to Israel.

- Trump: 'Not happy' with Mojtaba Khamenei choice as new Supreme Leader; 'won't go into details about plans for him'.

- Reports say travelers at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport were forced to remove yarmulkas and some girls were harassed for davening. Meanwhile, chaos erupted at Ben Gurion Airport after passenger limits on outbound flights were suddenly reduced, leaving hundreds of ticketed travelers stranded and leading to clashes with police.

-U.S. intelligence officials intercepted encrypted transmissions believed to originate from Iran that may function as a trigger signal for sleeper cells operating overseas, according to a federal alert reviewed by ABC News. The communications surfaced shortly after the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, prompting heightened security concerns among authorities

-Rockets launched from Lebanon Reports of several sites where shrapnel fell in central Israel including right outside Bet Shemesh Ramla and Tel Aviv. No injuries have been reported so far.

- Two fatalities have been confirmed from the Iranian barrage today in the town of Yehud.

- Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport: Passengers were informed at the last moment that boarding the flight is prohibited due to the situation, police were dispatched. 

- Sec Rubio on Iran’s Islamist Terror Regime: “This is a terroristic regime and we are seeing them conduct terrorism using nation-state elements, using weapons like missiles and one-way attack drones, and the objective of this mission is to destroy their ability to continue to do that and we are well on our way to achieving that objective.”

naval forces struck three Iranian vessels believed to be oil tankers in the Persian Gulf today, with footage showing at least one ship burning near Iran’s port of Bandar Abbas.

- 1 dead, 2 seriously wounded as Iranian cluster bomb warhead hits central Israel

others seriously wounded by an Iranian missile with a cluster warhead that was fired at central Israel on Monday, the seventh salvo of fire since midnight as Tehran kept up its attacks on Israel and Gulf nations.

The cluster warhead hit at least six sites across central Israel, including in Yehud, Or Yehuda, Holon and Bat Yam. One man was killed and another was critically wounded at a construction site in Yehud, and a third man was seriously wounded in Or Yehuda, according to medical officials.

-People scrambling to get flights out of Israel  while Arkia and ElAl outbound flights  are booked up and not available in the websites. Hope is that  things will ease up and more flights will open up next week.  Those who have booked with United airlines can call and rebook with other flights out of Europe or Athens and just pay the price difference.

PSA: It is important to note that there is no preference given to anyone who signed up with organizations to be placed on the State Department list for evacuation flights. No one has arranged flights out besides those booked through travel agencies. Some organizations insert themselves into the news for relevancy, but so far people have had to book flights on their own or wait to be contacted by the State Department for flights to Athens or other destinations.

- The IDF said it struck several bases of Iran’s Basij paramilitary force and internal security forces in the city of Isfahan, along with missile sites in other areas of the country.

- Putin congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei: "Surely you will continue your father's work and unite the Iranian people."

-US has advised non-essential staff to leave its consulate near the southern Turkish city of Adana near a key NATO base and ordered US citizens to leave “southeast Turkey,” the US embassy to Ankara says

- In Bahrain: The BAPCO oil refinery was hit as a result of an Iranian attack

- IDF pushes further into Lebanon as Beirut says it’s ready to resume talks with Israel

-Oil prices swung wildly from over $119 to $103.50 on G7 reserve release hopes.

Oif Simchas Sunday 19 Adar

Chasunas:

Hirschman - Elefant Cedar Palace

Kohn - Rokeach Lake Terrace 

Fisher -Pollak Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Bauman - Jacobs Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Adler - Abbot Bais Faiga

Vogel - Berger Ateres Esther 

Gershonzohn - Shwartz Fountain Ballroom 

Chaim Berlin dinner at Bell works

Sunday March 8 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 67° A shower is possible early. Overcast. 

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- Asifa tonight in Lakewood high school about AI technology Thousands  attended including 5,000 bochurim, who heard hadracha from  Rav Elya Ber Wachtfogel, Rav Elya Brudny, and Rav Ephraim Wachsman, 

 police  were on hand as there was more than expected amount of bochurim and did not let  everyone inside the building.

-The US government has started offering evacuation flights to some people who have filled out the Crisis intake form. These flights are free of charge and won’t be billed later on, as opposed to the rescue flights after the 10/7 massacre

- Ruby shoe sale today at meon Bnos Melech 550 James St. $42 a pair

- Bingo/Mesamchei Lev Pesach Yom Tov store sales begin today March 7 through March 17

Side of salmon $6.99 chicken legs $1.99

- Lakewood shops ladies clothing sale today at Ateres Blima hall until 9pm

- Scranton yeshiva chanukah Habayis event today 

- Pre Yom Tov warehouse ladies clothing sale at American Dream mall slashed prices located 2nd level off the ice rink.

- The address at Ameeican dream mall anniversary event featuring proses and uncle moishy concerts and book signing  free event.

- Letter reposted from Lakewood roshei yeshiva against hosting concerts in the extended Lakewood area due to a mixed concert taking place today

- Tonight  a asifa will take place for bochurim and rebbeim regarding  the danger kf Aĺ technology. Will take place at the Lakewood high school. Scheduled Speakers Rav Elya Ber Wachtfogel shlita and Rav Efraim Wachsman shkita

- Lakewood school bus transportation  budget has been misquoted and shared across social media on X with a false claim that the lakewood school district is spending $48 million a year to bus just 449 students which comes out to roughly $107,000 per student compared to the statewide average in New Jersey of about $1,901 per student. This false information has spread  while in truth Lakewood's $53 million transportation budget for 2024-25 serves about 54,500 students, including over 50,000 at private yeshivas, due to New Jersey laws requiring public districts to bus nonpublic students within 20 miles. 

- Satmar rebbe Rav Aaron spoke spoke o  shaloshudis about the zionist golden calf the  עגל הזהב. The rebbe specifically mentioned thise who are happy in their hearts from the zionist actions during the war they also need a kapara.

- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday that his wife, Rama Duwaji, is a private person with no formal role in his campaign or City Hall after he was pressed about reports that she had liked Instagram posts tied to the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. 

- Long Branch house near beach, presidential history selling for $11.6M

Cleaning the kvitlach at the Kosel ahead of Pesach

-Levaya today in Lakewood 

Iran war Updates Sunday March 8

8:30 pm

- Iran missile shrapnel impact in Rishon Letzion modiin Illit and Bnei Brak. A woman in her 40s has been moderately injured as a result of falling shrapnel in Rishon Lezion following the latest Iranian attack on central Israel, medics say.

 Meanwhile, Iran warns “tonight is the night” that Israel will experience the “full force” of the IRGC under the new supreme leader.

- Iranian missiles fired towards southern Israel 

- Official announcement:Mostafa Khamenei was chosen as the new Supreme Leader succeeding his father.

- The US sees signs that Iran is trying to draw Russia and China into the conflict.(Amit Segal) N12

- Emmanuel Macron of France said he spoke by phone on Sunday with Masoud Pezeshkian, urging Tehran to halt its military attacks across the region without delay. In a message posted on X, Macron also called on Iran to ensure the free passage of ships by lifting what he described as the effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route for oil and gas.

- El Al : We are currently operating under emergency procedures, in accordance with the directives of the relevant authorities and security officials. We continue to monitor developments and are preparing to expand operations as soon as conditions allow.

Customers waiting to be assigned to a flight: If a flight with a date and time appears under “Manage Your Booking” on the website or in the app, this means you have already been assigned to that flight, even if you have not received an assignment notification.

- Bloomberg : President Trump is considering sending special forces to Iran to take control of the stockpile of enriched uranium, according to 3 diplomatic sources informed of the details

- The US government has started offering evacuation flights to some people who have filled out the Crisis intake form. These flights are free of charge and won’t be billed later on, as opposed to the rescue flights after the 10/7 massacre Dansdeals

- Trump, in an interview with ABC News, said the next leader of Iran will not survive long if he does not get my approval for the position.

- Iranian Foreign Minister to NBC: Russia is helping us in many ways

Reports of falling fragments in the south

Another round of missiles fired by Iran towards Central and Southern Israel 

-Intercepted. All clear

 Incoming Iranian missles alert issued to central Israel 

- Charedi parties agree to pass budget without passage of Giyus draft law due to security  situation 

- WH press secretary Leavitt: “The Iranians are making a lot of threats with their words, but if you look at their actions with respect to their military, they're not as strong or powerful as they were 9 days ago!"

on the possibility of a ground attack in Iran: We continue with airstrikes, but Trump is not taking options off the table. He will continue to assess the situation, but this is not the plan right now

- 7 salvos fired at Israel from Iran since midnight, 6 injured by suspected cluster bomb warhead .

- North under incessant Hezbollah rocket, drone fire

-Two IDF soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah attack in southern Lebanon early this morning. First soldier identified as

Maher Khatar, 38,  from Majdal Shams.

The name of the second soldier is to be released later.

All clear given.

More incoming rockets detected sirens in Yerushalayim Bet Shemesh

- Multiple locations of falling fragments across Central Israel 

          Scene in Bnei Brak, no injuries 

- 1 serious injury in Tel Aviv 2 lightly injured in Petach Tikva from fallen missile fragments 

Fragments fell in Central Israel  reports of a direct hit on Petach Tikva 2 injuries 

- Rockets incoming from Iran intercepted over Bnei Brak

-Reports: The United Arab Emirates has attacked Iran for the first time.

- Amit Segal: According to an Israeli source, it appears that in last night’s strike on a hotel in Beirut, four senior Quds Force officials were successfully eliminated:

• Head of the Finance Branch in the Lebanon Corps – Majid Hassini  

• Head of Intelligence in the Lebanon Corps – Ali Bi Azar  

• Head of Intelligence Department in the Palestine Corps – Ahmad Rasouli  

• Official in charge of the “Zionist” file in the Lebanon Corps – Hossein Ahmadlou

Motzei Shabbos ki Sisa News Updates

Weather tonight 51° Foggy with occasional rain lateChance of rain 70%.

Rest of week Temps will fluctuate from mid 70's to low 20's.

Change clocks tonight day light savings time

- BDE: Petirah of Reb Manish Weintraub ZL from the elderly choshuv Gerer chasidim in the US. Levaya today in Lakewood 1:30pm at the chapel off 7th st with kevurah at the adjacent Bais Olam. Shiva at 1112 Monmouth Ave Lakewood 

- Annual Melava Malka for khal Zichron Elazar Santov of Lakewood

- Tomorrow evening a asifa will take place for bochurim and rebbeim regarding  the danger kf Aĺ technology. Will take place at the Lakewood high school. Scheduled Speakers Rav Elya Ber Wachtfogel shlita and Rav Efraim Wachsman shlita

- Two shuls in Toronto, Canada, were struck by gunfire overnight in separate incidents that are now under investigation by local authorities.

The buildings hit were identified as the BAYT and Shaarei Shomayim shuls. Police in Toronto and the neighboring York Region reported on social media that shots were fired at the two houses of worship around midnight. Authorities said that while bullets struck the buildings, no one was injured in either one.

-Tomorrow Lakewood shops pop up stores for women at Ateres Blima hall 11am -9pm

- Barack Obama Today, announces the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center on June 18th in Chicago, and welcoming the public on June 19th.

- The website of YouTuber Tyler Oliveira has been taken offline by its hosting provider.

- The official Facebook page of Jackson, NJ Councilman Chris Pollak has been suspended, according to a notice that now appears on the account. “We suspended your Page. This is because Chris Pollak oes against our Community Standards.”

Iran War Updates Motzei Shabbos Ki Sis

12:25am

- All clear given residents can leave the protective rooms.

Incoming rockets from Iran detected sirens sounding across Israel 

- update all clear given. Interception over Yerushalayim 

Sirens sound early Sunday morning as missiles were slotted coming from Iran

- Reports of women leaving Israel through Egypt who say they were harmed or assaulted by authorities Subjected to inappropriate  treatment during the journey. Some married women were reportedly separated from their husbands during security screenings. In response, several seminaries and community organizations are warning the public about these frightening incidents and urging travelers to consider alternative options as outbound flights resume from Ben Gurion Airport.

The IDF struck multiple fuel depots used by the military forces of the Iranian terror regime in Tehran.

- Missiles were fired over shabbos at Iarael  a family in Lod had their apt destroyed by falling fragments minutes after they ran to a safe room.

- Israel’s Ministry of Transport has approved increasing the passenger limit on outbound flights from Ben Gurion Airport to up to 100 passengers per flight. The move expands the pilot program to allow more people to leave the country, though officials say the framework is still subject to change based on ongoing assessments and government decisions

- El Al has completed rebooking passengers whose flights were canceled onto special recovery flights from 22 destinations worldwide. Customers who haven’t received their updated flight details should check the “Manage Booking” section on the airline’s website or app, or contact the airline via WhatsApp. Once all existing passengers are accommodated, ticket sales for the recovery flights will soon open to the public, with prices expected to be released tomorrow. Updates are also being issued regarding operations at Ben Gurion Airport

- President Trump on Truth Social: “The United Kingdom, our once Great Ally, maybe the Greatest of them all, is finally giving serious thought to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East. That’s OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don’t need them any longer — But we will remember. We don’t need people that join Wars after we’ve already won! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Netanyahu tells Iranians freedom is near as Israel hits country’s oil depots for first time

-Israel continued its military campaign against Iran overnight Saturday, striking key missile infrastructure and IRGC aircraft, as Tehran launched repeated salvos of ballistic missiles at Israel and issued new threats against European countries that might join the war.

- Sirens sound non-stop across northern Israel, Iran claims it kidnapped US soldiers, US denies.

2 soldiers hurt in Hezbollah missile attack; IDF says it hit 600 Hezbollah targets 

- Trump When asked if he would send ground forces to take control of Iran's enriched uranium: "Not now. Maybe later."

- Trump:"The Iranians are responsible for 10/7, for beheading babies. So they complain about attacks on desalination facilities?"

- Trump: "We are not looking at where the Kurds are going - we don't want to complicate the war further. I don't want the Kurds to enter, I don't want them to get hurt."

- Trump "Their army is gone. Navy gone. Air Force wiped out. All 32 ships at the bottom of the ocean. They're on their third set of leaders. And other than that, they're doing very well!

- Reports that the USS George H.W. Bush Aircraft Carrier and her strike group will soon be deploying to the Middle East to reinforce and join the strikes against Iran. The Bush is expected to arrive in the area within a few weeks. (Fox News & Axios)

- Israel says commando raid deep in Lebanon failed to find remains of Ron Arad

- Last night, IDF special forces landed deep in Lebanon in the Bekaa Valley in an attempt to locate findings related to navigator Ron Arad. The force departed with no casualties and no findings related to Arad were found at the search site. PM Netanyahu said, "Our brave fighters went out last night on a special operation to locate and return navigator Ron Arad, who fell captive in Lebanon about 40 years ago. For many years we have been relentlessly engaged in this mission.

The operation carried out last night did not bring the findings we were looking for, but the commitment of the State of Israel and my commitment to completing all the missions of our prisoners and missing persons is absolute and permanent. So it was and so it will be."

Zmanim Lakewood עש"ק פרשת כי תשא פרשת פרה תשפ"ו

 Friday, March 6, 2026 / י״ז אדר תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת כי תשא פרשת פרה  "וְלֹא יִהְיֶה בָהֶם נֶגֶף בִּפְקֹד אֹתָם

Candle lighting 5:36 pm

Shkiah/sunset 5:54 pm

Sof zman krias shema Gr'a 9:15 am sof zman tefila 10:13 am

Shabbos day 49° Areas of patchy fog early. tonight low of 36

Reminder to check the Bigdei shabbos for money from Purim

אכטונג! נישט פארגעסן ארויס צו נעמען אלע מוקצה זאכן פון די בגדי שבת

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וְלָקַחְתִּי אֶתְכֶם מִן הַגּוֹיִם וְקִבַּצְתִּי אֶתְכֶם מִכָּל הָאֲרָצוֹת וְהֵבֵאתִי אֶתְכֶם אֶל אַדְמַתְכֶם וְזָרַקְתִּי עֲלֵיכֶם מַיִם  טְהוֹרִים וּטְהַרְתֶּם מִכֹּל טֻמְאוֹתֵיכֶם וּמִכָּל גִּלּוּלֵיכֶם אֲטַהֵר אתכם (הפטרה פרשת פרה) 

Friday March 6 News Updates Lakewood

Friday, March 6, 2026 / י״ז אדר תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת כי תשא פרשת פרה

Candle lighting 5:36 pm

Shkiah/sunset 5:54 pm

Weather today 42° cloudy tonight low of 36

Shabbos day 49° Areas of patchy fog early. tonight low of 36

This Motzei shabbos Spring ahead clocks move forward 1 hour as day light savings time returns 

Remember to remove muktah and money from Purim from shabbos clothing

- Adirei HaTorah supporters shabbos with the roshei yeshiva this week in Princeton New Jersey

- This motzei shabbos annual Melava Malka for khal Zichron Elazar Santov of Lakewood 

- Lakewood grocery stores transitioned to Pesach already with chometz sections moved to other areas 

- Yeshiva Bais Moshe Scranton Alumni shabbos in Scranton,PA followed by chanukas habayis Sunday

- Grand opening Bargain Bazaar in Lakewood has opened selling household items, kitchen supplies, towels, pillows, tablecloths, linen, clothing, dishes, and so much more all at great low prices. Bargain Bazaar located at the Gourmet Glat north plaza 1700 Madison Ave, Unit 050B

Lakewood

- BDE: Petira of the Ostrovv- Kalushiner Rebbe of Cedarhurst, HaRav Dovid Spiegal zt”l at the age of 90. The Rebbe had been ill over the past year. Thye rebbe led the kehila in Cedarhurst for many years and was mekarev of thousands of people. As a bochur he learned in Lakewood under Rav Aaron Kotler Zatzal. He was a son in law of the Pittsburger rebbe. He is the  grandfather of the Saddigur rebbe in Bnei Brak. The Levaya will take place Friday morning at 10:30 AM at the shul known as The Shteeble, at 504 West Broadway in Cedarhurst. Kevurah will take place in New Jersey.

 - BDE: Petira of R’ Mordechai Levi Z”L, known as איש הכותל fixture at the Kosel he was always seen at the Kosel dressed in full white giving lengthy  brachos to visitors with reciting tehillim, he was 81. Levaya was at Har Hamenuchos

- Howell Township has rescheduled a public workshop meeting for discussion of a proposed ordinance establishing a residential parking permit program for overnight, on-street parking. 

Iran War Updates Friday March 6

3:00pm

Rockets intercepted no reports of injuries 

- Sirens sounding across Iarael with incoming Rockets from Iran according to foreign media

-White House: We’ll need 4 to 6 weeks to meet war objectives; Iran’s navy ‘combat ineffective’

- U.S. Embassy Jerusalem has started offering bus service to Taba for U.S. citizens in need of assistance departing Israel. If interested in assisted departure via a bus on Saturday, March 7 or Sunday, March 8, 2026, please fill out this online form . Once we have assigned you to a bus you will receive details about the time of departure and rally point. Departures are available from the Jerusalem area and the Tel Aviv area. 

- Dans Deals: Air Haifa, Arkia, and Israir are now selling flights from Tel Aviv to Europe starting on Sunday, 3/8! You can book flights on their sites or from a travel agent. El Al is assigning seats on the flight starting Sunday based on the order of previous cancellations. Up to 70 people will be allowed per flight and flight operations will be limited.

- Iranian Missile interception over Tel Aviv tonight as shabbos began no reports of injuries or impact 

- The US Navy is ready to deploy Optical Dazzling Interdictor Navy (ODIN) LASERS against Iraninstalled on at least TWO Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.  

Precision laser-guided rockets are ALREADY being used from air, ground, and sea platforms to shoot down Iranian drones in real time.  

Trump: We are moving thousands of people out of various Countries throughout the Middle East. It is being done quietly, but seamlessly. The State Department, under Secretary Marco Rubio, is doing a great job! 

- American citizens including bochurim in EY began receiving calls from the state department about arrangements to evacuate via a flight from the airport. U.S. government is working toward arranging evacuation flights for American citizens seeking to return to the United States from Israel In the coming days, the U.S. Embassy hopes to operate flights from Ben Gurion Airport. At this stage, details are still being worked out

- Trump: “There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER! After that, and the selection of a GREAT & ACCEPTABLE Leader(s), we, and many of our wonderful and very brave allies and partners, will work tirelessly to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction, making it economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever before. IRAN WILL HAVE A GREAT FUTURE. “MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN (MIGA!).” Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Eight IDF soldiers were wounded, five of them seriously, in a Hezbollah rocket attack in northern Israel on Friday, the military said. The rocket struck an army position near the Lebanon border.

- Israeli Rosh Yeshiva was blocked from leaving at the border with Jordan.

- Israel has eliminated Ali Asghar Mir Hajazi, Acting Chief of Staff to the Supreme Leader

- Military chiefs in Israel and the US said Thursday that the countries’ airstrikes had notched major successes in taking out Iran’s missile threat and warned that the offensive was set to intensify in the coming days, even as ballistic missile and drone attacks continued to harass Israel and Gulf states.

- The son of Minister Bezalel Smotrich was injured during military activity on the Lebanon border. his condition is mild and he is doing well BH. Smotrich called on everyone to daven for the American soldiers durin the war.

- Washington Post: Russia is providing Iran with intelligence that helps it strike US targets in the Middle East. According to the report, since the beginning of the war, Russia has been supplying Iran with intelligence on the locations of American forces and assets in the region, including aircraft and naval vessels. One source said, "It seems to be a comprehensive effort."

- Last night was the first night since the war started without any launches from Iran

- About 50 IDF jets struck Iran’s supreme leader’s bunker in Tehran, dropping ~100 munitions on the underground command complex Iranian leaders long believed was untouchable. Israeli intelligence had tracked the site for years.

- Iranian opposition sources: Iranian commanders have started moving through the streets disguised as women, fearing they will be identified and harmed.

- Official Lebanese sources to the Qatari newspaper Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed: Intense diplomatic talks are underway to pressure Israel to "stop the escalation against Lebanon." Macron is leading negotiations and has promised to intervene to help find a solution. It is claimed that there are proposals for a one-month ceasefire. 

- The IDF has begun a new wave of attacks targeting infrastructure belonging to the Iranian terror regime in Tehran and Isfahan.*

Oif Simchas Thurs 16 Adar

Chasunas:

Zuckerman - Horovitz Ne'emas Hachaim

Busel - Krupenia Ateres Reva

Weiss - Paskesz Ateres Chaim Elazar

Cohen - Juravel Bais Faiga

Simon - Ziemba Ateres Esther 

Nehmad - Sutton Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Brecher - Honig Fountain Ballroom 

Engel - Beatancourt Ateres Blima

Begal  - Snow Cedar Palace

Bertram - Friedman Lake Terrace 

No live Chumash shiur tonight at Ateres Bracha

Thursday March 5 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 43° a few showers this afternoon. Chance of rain 30%. Tonight there will be steady chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.

Clocks move forward tis motzei shabbos

- Trump turns on Tucker Carlson In a lengthy phone interview with journalist Jonathan Karl, Trump had this to say about Tucker Carlson: “Tucker has lost his way. I knew that a long time ago, and he’s not MAGA. MAGA is saving our country. MAGA is making our country great again. MAGA is America first, and Tucker is none of those things. And Tucker is really not smart enough to understand that.”

- Lalechet is organizing a special emergency flight from Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, on Sunday, March 8, to JFK Airport in New York. The total price is $2,295. Travelers will depart by bus from Yerushalayim to the Egyptian border, where security personnel will meet them and escort them safely to the airport in Egypt. The flight includes a three-hour technical stop in Bucharest before arriving at JFK on Monday, March 9, at 1:25 PM. 

- E‑ZPass is testing a new sticker with a digital chip that could replace the transponder

Trump nominates U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, per WSJ

"I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective March 31, 2026. The current Secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!), will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida. I thank Kristi for her service at “Homeland.”

- Trump is preparing to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem per WSJ

- Assemblyman Avi Schnall may have to give up his seat in the New Jersey General Assembly after it was announced that he will serve as COO of Agudath Israel of America. His return to Agudah’s leadership while still serving in the legislature has raised questions among observers about potential conflicts, since it could place a Trenton insider within the leadership of a major lobbying organization that frequently interacts with the state government. see more 

-Tucker Carlson claimed that Chabad is behind the U.S.-Iran tensions, suggesting that Israel is pushing the U.S. to fight Iran to destroy Al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem to rebuild the Third Temple a claim widely seen as baseless and conspiratorial.

- The vacant Christa McAuliffe Middle School in Jackson has seen multiple recent trespassing and burglary incidents, reportedly linked to a social media trend, according to Jackson police. who have made some arrests 

- Trump rips apart the President of Israel, Herzog, for refusing to give PM Netanyahu a pardon. Trump said, "Herzog is a disgrace; he promised me five times that he would grant a pardon. The president should grant Bibi a pardon today. I don't want anything to bother Bibi except the war with Iran."

- The Lakewood Development Corporation meeting next week

A $220,000 contract with the Lakewood Community Services Corporation for 2026 consulting services for the UEZ Business Assistance Program.

A $30,000 increase to the executive director salary for the foreign trade duties program FTZ duties.

Request for $272,000 in UEZ funds for new signage at Cedar Bridge Corporate Park.

- Coming up at the planning board next week application for a day care at New hampshire and Bellinger 

- Giyus: Prime Minister Netanyahu is negotiating with Charedi parties to pass the state budget by month’s end, despite their rabbis blocking it until the conscription law advances.

-A malware attack has affected phone lines and IT systems in Passaic County government.

- Shiva for Rabbi Avrohom Portowicz ZL is at 445 Albert Ave lakewood

Shacharis 8:45 am, Mincha 15 min before shkiah Maariv 8:30 pm getting up Tuesday am

- Shiva for Rav naftoli Cukier is at 635 7th street getting up Friday afternoon 

- Some frum media podcasters are urging the community to monitor tzedakah organizations, setting up anonymous tip lines and teams of attorneys to review financials all in the name of transparency. Critics charge that they do so without disclosing whether they themselves are paid, or by whom, highlighting a striking hypocrisy in calling for openness from others while keeping their own advertising funding hidden

- Aish.com: Just days after being trapped for over an hour beneath a collapsed snow igloo during a fierce blizzard, buried under heavy snow pushed by a plow in Lakewood, NJ, a young boy emerged unscathed, thanks to the quick response of first responders and what his family calls open miracles. Thankfully, he was pulled out conscious and without injury. And now, in an outpouring of thanksgiving, he celebrated his Bar Mitzvah with pure joy. The highlight? The entire community joined in singing and dancing, reciting a psalm of gratitude traditionally recited on joyous occasions. From the depths of a snowy grave to the heights of his coming-of-age milestone, this boy’s story reminds us: God's kindness turns darkness into light, and every breath is a reason to sing.

Iran War Updates Thur March 5

6pm

- Trump on Iran: "We urge Iranian diplomats around the world to request asylum and to help us shape a new and better Iran."

- Trump: We destroyed 58% of the Iranian missile launch platforms.

- Houthi leader says his group is ready to strike at any moment our fingers are on the trigger, ready to respond at any moment should developments warrant it,”

- CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper stated that an hour ago, B-2 strategic bombers struck targets in Iran using dozens of penetrating bombs.

- There are no immediate reports of injuries following the latest Iranian ballistic missile attack on central Israel, medics say. Missile fragments and submunitions from a cluster bomb warhead impacted in several areas, causing damage, One impact site in a central town sparked a fire. Iran shot 8 missiles in the latest round

- U.S. officials firmly deny reports that an American military aircraft was shot down over Basra, Iraq, following earlier unconfirmed claims and local reports of a possible incident.  

-The Iranians are now using cluster munitions on their missiles to inflict as much damage on the civilian population of Israel as possible. 

- IDF strikes in Dahieh, Beirut, have started IDF official said Dahieh will look different tomorrow in response to hezbollah rockets fired tonight into Israel 

- IDF officer in serious condition, another moderately wounded fighting Hezbollah in south Lebanon

- Reports of falling missile fragments near Ben Gurion Airport and Elad as munitions from a ballistic missile fell after it was intercepted.

- Sirens sounding in Yerushalayim interception  over Central israel

     Interception over Yerushalayim  tonight 

- Lalechet is organizing a special emergency flight from Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, on Sunday, March 8, to JFK Airport in New York. The total price is $2,295. Travelers will depart by bus from Yerushalayim to the Egyptian border, where security personnel will meet them and escort them safely to the airport in Egypt. The flight includes a three-hour technical stop in Bucharest before arriving at JFK on Monday, March 9, at 1:25 PM. 

- Sirens sounded up north from incoming Hezbollah rockets while missiles were also detected from Iran. No reports of injuries as they fell in open spaces or were intercepted 

- Trump publicly supports a Kurdish ground attack in Iran: I think it's wonderful if they want to do it

- Trump: I will choose Khamenei’s successor. His son is not acceptable to me.

- American Citizens in Israel: To receive departure assistance information from the Department of State about available aviation and ground transportation options, please fill out this form

The U.S. State Department is helping Americans to leave the Middle East, if they wish to do so.

Request Emergency Assistance: +1-202-501-4444

- IDF official told Bloomberg: We are working to ensure that armed Kurds feel secure enough to eventually rise up against the regime in Tehran.  The IDF is currently working to pave the way for Kurdish forces to take positions in northwestern Iran, doing so through airstrikes against the Iranian army and law enforcement forces near northern Iraq.

- According to Israeli intelligence, there are signs that Iranian soldiers, police agents, and IRGC members are refusing to report for duty. Early signs of desertion. Reported by The Economist

- Iran attacks Oil refineries in Dubai and Bahrain 

- Ben Gurion Airport opened to limited civilian flights on Thursday as the first arriving flights began to bring home the tens of thousands of Israelis stranded abroad landed.

 - Departing flights to resume on Sunday

Only 50 passengers will be allowed to board each plane departing from Israel.

Sending checked baggage to the plane’s cargo hold will not be permitted.

Passengers will be required to complete early check-in for the flight; arrival at Ben Gurion Airport should be one and a half hours before departure.

Accompanying persons will not be allowed to enter the terminal.

Flights will depart based on the rescue aircraft arriving (Dan Fisher)

- Millions of Israelis were in and out of bomb shelters overnight as Iran keeps firing missiles toward Israel.  No report of injuries.

- Reuters: Sources say Israel will attack Iran’s underground missile sites in the second phase of the war

- IDF spokesperson publishes an evacuation notice for the ENTIRE Dahieh district in Beirut. More than 400,000 residents

- Azerbaijan on Thursday warned it could retaliate against Tehran after Iran fired two drones at an airport at its northern neighbor, wounding two people.

- IDF planning for at least 1-2 more weeks of Iran ops; over 5,000 bombs dropped

- Trump offered Kurdish leaders in Iran and Iraq extensive air support this week to take control of parts of western Iran. Senior Kurdish official to the newspaper: "Trump told us that the Kurds must choose a side in this battle - either with US and Israel or with Iran."wapo

- Revolutionary Guards: Today we attacked Ben Gurion Airport with a "Khormoshar 4" missile with a warhead weighing a ton

- Spain is sending a warship to protect Cyprus, Italy also announced it will send "maritime assets" there. France approved the US to use its bases to attack Iran.

Oif Simchas Shushan Purim

Chasunas:

Greenspan - Litwack cedar Palace 

Monderer - Hasenfeld Ne'emas Hachaim

Hirth - Markin Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Milworm  - Weiss Fountain Ballroom 

Shushan Purim rosh at Skulen Lakewood 

Weather 37°  Occasional rain showers after midnight. Chance of rain 60%.

Wednesday March 4 Shushan Purim 5786 News Updates

Weather:  45° Periods of rain. Chance of rain 80%. Temps in the mid 70's next  week

Shkiah today is 5:52 pm

Agudath Israel of America has appointed New Jersey Assemblyman Avi Schnall as the organization’s new Chief Operating Officer.

In his new capacity as COO, Assemblyman Schnall will oversee the day-to-day operations of Agudath Israel of America.

There's no word on if Schnall will retain his assembly seat juggling both jobs or give it up. Initially when he was elected he gave up his job as director of Agudah NJ.

Matzav reports The appointment was first shared at a meeting of the Moetzes Gedolei Hatorah held last Thursday in Boro Park, Brooklyn. The news was later conveyed to Agudah staff members during a meeting on Taanis Esther. The public announcement was made today by Shlomo Werdiger, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Agudath Israel of America.

- NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill is now facing an official ETHICS complaint after she encouraged NJ Residents to report on Legal I.C.E. Activities

- An explosion at a building in an industrial complex in South Jersey left four people critically injured on Wednesday afternoon, at Savita Naturals on Heron Drive, a company that processes cocoa butter for the chocolate industry

- NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill We are closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and are coordinating with members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation.

If you are a New Jersey resident currently abroad and need assistance, please contact

@Sen Booker  Senator Andy Kim  or your Member of Congress.

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- Shushan Purim tish today at Skulen Lakewood 6:15 pm 

-BDE: Petira of R' Shimon Frank ZT"L, 26, A Lakewood youngerman who suffered  from an illness. He leaves behind his wife Mrs. Leah nee Klein. Levaya at 4:00 in the BMG B"M Yoshon with kevurah at the Lakewood bais olam.

- School and yeshivos are off Torah learning continues.

 - Fourth Yartzeit marking the patirah of Rav Chaim Kanievsky Zatzal on Shushan Purim  see remarks divrei Zikaron by Rav Michoel Sorotzkin shlita Here 

- שלשים יום קודם החג Pesach stores open at supermarkets, meat depts. become Kosher Lepesach

- BDE: Petirah of Rabbi Refoel Avrohom Yitzchok Portowicz Z”L of lakewood formerly noted mechanech in Brooklyn for many decades and menahel of yeshiva Ziv haTorah. he lived in the Albert area.  He took ill  5 years ago during covid and thousands davened for him daily saying tehilim. Levaya today in Lakewood 2:30 pm at the Chapel offf 7th street 

- BDE:  Petirah of Mrs Gittel Schottenstin A"h at the age of 93 Mother of Mr. Jay Schottenstein 

- What do you dio with a drunken bachur on Shushan Purim Video Here

- Purim recap:

Purim in Lakewood and surrounding towns was celebrated joyfully with a festive atmosphere. The weather  was dreary and rainy later in the day but didn't dampen  the spirit. There was noticeably more groups of yeshiva bochurim going around collecting even with the rayze it campaigns There was the usual purim traffic earlier in the day unlike previous years there wasn't much of a presence of crossing guards at key intersections. Cowboy Cowgirl costume seemed to be popular this year as did TYH themed costumes .

The surrounding communities Purim was felt in the air in Jackson, Toms River & Manchester with many communal and private parties inviting the public to join in fire works going off all night. Local gevirim hosted purim parties for the public inviting everyone to join in. while checks were written out for tzedaka. Over 15-20 million in charity was given out.

 The BMG the annual Purim Tish attracted thousands the event started earlier with tehillim for Eretz Yisrael followed by dancing with the roshei yeshiva on stage The supporters of the Adirei Hatorah were on stage getting proper recognition for their efforts in support of the youngeleit Music and neginah was provided by mishpachas Brodt and they introduced a new song as is done yearly. 

 The Lakewood Rosh yeshiva Rav Malkiel Kotler spoke out strongly against what is going on with Giyus Banim and Giyus Banos by those in Eretz Yisroel doing the same thinng that Amalek did 

- Nichum Aveiliem Shiva for Rav Naftoli Cukier is at 635 7th street Shachris 8am Mincha 1:45 pm Maariv 9 pm getting up Friday morning 

- The official Facebook page of Jackson Township Councilman Chris Pollak has been suspended.“We suspended your Page. This is because Chris Pollak goes against our Community Standards.” The page, listed under the category “Politician,” is currently inactive.(FAANews)

- 77 WABC host Sid Rosenberg apologized after callingNYC mayor Mamdani a “Radical Islam cockroach” and a “Jihadist America-hating Mayor” The comments drew condemnation from officials including Kathy Hochul and Chuck Schumer. Rosenberg deleted the post and said he did not intend to target Mamdani’s religion.

Iran War March 4 Shushan Purim

8:30 pm

-All clear by home front command but residents are told to be close to shelters as more rockets expected 

Sirens in the north including Miron.

- More incoming rockets fired towards central Israel. Sirens sounding millions in bomb shelters.

Rockets were fired from Iran in the last hour but were intercepted over central Israel.All clear was given.

- Iran has threatened to target Israel's Dimona nuclear reactor if Israel and the US seek regime change in Iran. 

- Trump, rates the Iran war a "15" on a scale of 10: "If we didn't do it first, they would've done it to Israel, and give us a shot if that was possible."

- Thousands of Iraqi Kurds have launched a ground offensive in Iran, a US official told Fox News 

- Israel and the US are going after the Islamic regime police stations across Iran. - I24

- Kurdish forces in Iraq have launched a ground military offensive into Iran against the Islamic regime, an Iranian Kurdish official tells i24NEWS. According to the official, thousands of Kurdish fighters began taking combat positions inside Iranian territory on Monday.

- President Trump on Iran: "If we didn't hit within 2 weeks, they would've had a nuclear weapon. When crazy people have nuclear weapons bad things happen..."

- The U.S. Senate rejected a bill, 52–48, that would have required Trump to obtain congressional approval to continue the war against #Iran.

- A Western source to the Wall Street Journal: The number of ballistic missile launches from Iran is declining, and at the current rate, Tehran has only a few more days of firing capability left

- Alerts went out in yerushalayim but no Sirens  stopped after the all clear was given. There was a large crowd outdoors celebrating Purim in the Nachlaot neighborhood 

- Airport to reopen tomorrow for arrival flights only

- Houthis threaten arab countries they will be attacked if the attack Iran 

- Speaker Johnson: "They [Iran] have declared war on us. I don't believe in the semantics... We're not at war right now. We're four days in to a very specific, clear mission, an operation, Operation Epic Fury."

- More than 100 fighter jets participated in the attack on the huge military complex. Among the pilots was the commander of Ramat David Airbase: "A few seconds before I dropped the bombs, I looked to the right and left, and I saw dozens of fighter jets beside me. They were flying freely and dropping hundreds of tons of precise munitions, destroying the targets."

- Interceptions over Yerushalayim with fragments that fell in several locations in between buildings no reports of injuries. People spending purim mukafin in and out of bomb shelters 

- Secretary of War Hegseth confirmed the US Navy sank the Iranian  ship using a torpedo for the first time since WW2  killing over 100 sailors  sinking the ship in the Indian ocean.Ocean.

- Iran threatens: We will attack Israeli embassies around the world - if Israel attacks the Iranian embassy in Lebanon. In about 4 hours, the ultimatum given by the IDF to Iranian representatives to leave Lebanon will expire

- The IDF Air Force commander reveals: "The Air Force special forces units are currently carrying out extraordinary missions that can ignite the imagination

-Two people were injured in the concurrent Iranian ballistic missile fire and Hezbollah rocket barrage on central Israel earlier, medics say. According to Magen David Adom, a man in his 30s was hurt by shrapnel, and another person was wounded by a blast. Both are listed in good condition, MDA says.

- Several sirens sounded today in Yerushalayim  and other areas but were all intercepted  prior to entering the airspace. Some fragments fell in the Binyamin region near the town of Charsa.

- Rockets fired from the North by HeBollah. One Landed in A open area near Elad

Israel has eliminated Rahman Mokadam, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ special operations division, and the man behind the assassination attempt on Trump on the eve of the 2024 presidential election.  (Amit Segal)

- An  Israeli Air Force F-35I fighter jet shot down a Russian-made Iranian Yak-130 jet over Tehran a short while ago, the IDF says. It marks the first-ever downing of a manned aircraft by an F-35.

- Israel has reported that "On Saturday, 90 ballistic missiles were fired at Israel. Today, just 20.

- Dept of state: Multiple U.S. embassies had said they are unable to help citizens trying to leave but the State Department on Tuesday sent out a new alert for Americans in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, saying, "The U.S. government is ready to help Americans return home safely from the Middle East if you choose to take advantage of the options available.”

In the past several days, over 9,000 American citizens have safely returned from the Middle East, including over 300 from Israel.”

 A US State Department official told The Times of Israel on Tuesday that it was in direct contact with nearly 500 American citizens to help evacuate them out of Israel.

“Hundreds of American citizens have left Israel since the start of the conflict. Over the last few days, the State Department has assisted over 130 American citizens depart Israel, with an additional 100 American citizens expected to depart today,” the official said in a statement.

American citizens needing assistance should call +1-202-501-4444 and register in the State Department Smart Traveler Enrollment Program for updates, the department said