Sunday October 11 Rosh Chodesh מרחשון News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 65° Rain. Winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a half an inch. Locally heavy rainfall possible.

Tonight low 56° Showers with a possible thunderstorm early, then variable clouds overnight with Potential for heavy rainfall.  Chance of rain 90%.

Wednesday will be a high of 84

Tomorrow is Columbus day a federal holiday No garbage pick up, no USPS mail.

-Millions of Americans will once again be forced to turn their clocks back an hour next month after a congressional effort to permanently eliminate the twice-yearly time changes stalled in the Senate, despite overwhelming approval in the House of Representatives and strong backing from President Donald Trump. Daylight saving time is scheduled to end on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2 a.m., when clocks will move backward one hour to 1 a.m., giving Americans an additional hour of sleep while bringing earlier sunsets and darker evenings for the months ahead

- Miami boys choir now coming to Lakewood they will take auditions for Lakewood boys looking to join the choir.

- Hachnosas sefer torah at Beis Medrash Torah Utefilah in Harmony Farms, Jackson. Procession at 5 pm. 81 Hickory Hill..

- Naftali Bennett launches an all-out attack on the Charedi establishment, speaking more forcefully than ever before: ‘We will abolish stipends for yeshiva students, shut down the Charedi education system, eliminate all exemptions, and dismantle the Charedi state within a state.’” There will be an influx of 1.5 million Charedim into the State of Israel. Think about how many doctors and engineers will come from among them.”

- Winter zman Begins tonight as yeshiva bochurim head back to the bais medrash for the long 6 months zman.

- Post Yom Tov restock sales at local supermarkets, Bingo sale on 'Lifetime" plastic products. Moishas in Howell store open ing within next few months.

- Mortgage rates just hit 7.4 percent, the highest since November 2023.

- Lakewood may spend $500,000 to defend against special education lawsuits. Last year, the Board of Education dismissed its former attorney Michael Inzelbuch in part because of high fees. This year, it has approved spending more than $500,000 to defend the district against a “substantial volume” of special education-related lawsuits, including a handful from that same former board attorney. (APP)

- Joseph Dream Burger will have an official grand opening celebration today from 1pm to 6pm at their new Lakewood location 1700 Madison Ave including raffles and giveaways.

- Trump: "Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!"

- Is this really what we want to promote in the Lakewood community? Luxury apartment developments in Yerushalayim are bombarding Lakewood  residents via social media with images and videos of extravagant living, targeting families whose reality is often kollel, hard work, and tight budgets. There’s nothing wrong with wanting a home in Eretz Yisrael. But when did luxury and materialism become the dream we’re selling to Bnei Torah? Yerushalayim should be about kedushah, Torah, and Avodah not marketing an unaffordable lifestyle that so many families can’t  even relate to.

- A resident who lives near a Orthodox shul on Old Freehold Road is asking a court to review a zoning board decision that allows the building to be significantly expanded.

-ICE agents arrested several individuals on Shabbos in Lakewood while they were working at a kiddush at a local shul simcha hall.

- The McDonald's location at Eeast Veterans and Hope near Kalamata is expected to close by November with reports of a kosher venue taking over the location according to news reports.

- Viral Facebook post from Toms River resident Booky Kaluszyner: I get dispatched as a Hatzolah volunteer to a motor vehicle accident in Toms River. Neither vehicle belongs to an Orthodox Jew. I approach one of the patients, and he tells me, “Get me the real 911. I don’t want your kind touching me.” No problem. We contact dispatch and request Toms River EMS. A few minutes later, two Orthodox volunteers responding with Toms River 911 EMS show up, they tell the patient that they are 911, yet the patient refuses to let them assist, The patient says the same thing: “I don’t want your kind touching me, I want real 911” So we wait for Toms River CSOs to arrive. They assess the patient and request paramedics. And guess who shows up? Two Hasidic paramedics with beards and payos sticking out! The patient finally gets to the hospital, only to discover that the nurse assigned to care for him is another Orthodox Jew. You have to wonder whether the patient is more concerned about his injuries or the religion of the people trying to save his life! And that’s the sad reality of what hatred can do to a person. Imagine being so consumed by hatred toward your Orthodox neighbors that you’re willing to delay your own medical care rather than allow one of them to help you. These are people who dropped whatever they were doing, left their families, their jobs, and their dinner tables to come help a complete stranger, without asking what religion that person practices. When hatred becomes more important than your own health and safety, perhaps it’s time to ask yourself who that hatred is really hurting.

- Lakewood Road closures on Rt 9 as night seder and wedding season resumes: A NJDOT contractor will be performing repaving operations along Route 9 between Central/Hurley Avenue and 3rd Street. Route 9 will be completely closed in both directions on Monday, October 12, and Tuesday, October 13, from 11:00 PM until 7:00 AM. Detours willedirect traffic around the work zone.

- Lakewood Police Department has charged Ericson Pring, 35, of Houston, Texas, in connection with a June burglary at a local business. On June 14, 2026, officers responded to the business following the activation of a burglar alarm. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the front glass doors had been shattered. The owner reported that approximately $250,000 worth of equipment had been stolen. Detectives determined that multiple individuals forced entry into the business during the early morning hours, damaged display cases, and fled with the stolen equipment. During the four-month investigation, detectives gathered evidence that led to the identification of Ericson Pring as one of the suspects. 

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Iran Israel Updates Sunday Oct 11

- A Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei warns that if war resumes, Iran will expand its target list to include communications hubs, data centers, AI infrastructure, and valuable American assets in the UAE and near the Strait of Hormuz.

- A senior Israeli security official told Channel 14 News:

“In recent weeks, there has been a significant increase in Hamas’s preparations to resume fighting. Intelligence assessments indicate that Hamas is preparing for an offensive of its own, although no exact date has been determined yet.“The senior official added that Hamas is recruiting new, young operatives, including terrorists as young as 17 or even younger, and training them within a week in preparation for an attack.”

- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding a security discussion at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv to discuss Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon, an Israeli official tells The Times of Israel. Defense Minister Israel Katz and senior security officials are also in attendance. The meeting follows the Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia today and comes amid growing concerns of escalation in the US-Iran war.

- Two developments amid escalating tensions with Iran:

The USS George H.W. Bush has departed Phuket, Thailand, following a rest and replenishment stop. Tracking reports suggest the carrier is heading back toward the U.S. Central Command region.

Approximately 20 U.S. aerial refueling aircraft have reportedly crossed the Atlantic from the United States to Europe in recent days.

The combination of carrier movements and a reported surge in aerial refueling assets warrants close attention. Tankers are essential for sustaining long-range combat operations.

These movements do not establish that a new strike on Iran is imminent, but they could provide Washington with additional operational options. (Jewishwarrior)

- Putin sends Iran's proposal for ending war to Trump directly, he says Russia will have custody of highly enriched uranium of Iran. While Trump says needs a guarantee that Iran will not build nuclear weapon in future.

Russia may end war between the Washington and Tehran very soon.

-Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that, as President Trump indicated, any agreement with Iran will likely come after the November elections. Bessent declared that the Iranianaa regime is the biggest loser, arguing that Tehran attempted to weaponize the Strait of Hormuz and diesel prices to pressure Washington and failed.

- Senior Israeli security officials say Trump and Netanyahu have been holding intensive discussions in recent weeks over possible renewed military operations against Iran.

According to Channel 13, the IDF is preparing for three scenarios:

An independent Israeli strike.

A joint U.S.-Israeli military operation.

An Iranian attack requiring an Israeli response.

No final decision has been made. Netanyahu has reportedly expressed reluctance to act before the Israeli elections on October 27.

The military options remain on the table, and Israel is preparing for the possibility of another confrontation with Iran.

- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned the terrorist attack on King Khalid International Airport, which killed 12 innocent people and injured hundreds. Netanyahu offered condolences to the victims’ families and wished the injured a full recovery.

- An outbound tanker was struck on its port side in the strait of Hormuz by an unidentified projectile today on October 11. The vessel sustained damage, but all crew members are safe.

- The IDF and Shin Bet announce the elimination of a Hamas Nukhba commander who led the October 7 assault on the Kissufim military outpost. According to Israeli security officials, the terrorist also participated in the abduction of Israelis during the massacre.

- Reports of explosions in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, as the Iran-backed Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of striking Sana’a International Airport in Yemen.

- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warns that Khalil al-Hayya and other senior Hamas leaders remain targets for elimination. Katz accuses Turkish President Erdoğan of continuing to shelter Hamas terrorists and support their activities alongside the Muslim Brotherhood.

His warning: Hamas leaders will not enjoy immunity, regardless of where they operate

Motzei Shabbos Bereishis News Updates Lakewood

Rosh  chodesh Cheshvan 5787

Rosh Chodesh of a leap year we add in the Shemona Esreh of Mussaf the words ולכפרת פשע

Weather: Tonight 59° Overcast 

Tomorrow 65° Cloudy with periods of rain. Winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near an inch. Locally heavy rainfall possible.

Widespread heavy rain is expected across New Jersey on Sunday from the remnants of Hurricane Isaias. Wind gusts up to 30 mph are possible inland, with up to 40 mph gusts along the Jersey Shore.

- BMG winter zman begins tomorrow might with over 800 new bochurim expected. The yeshiva is learning maseches Bava Kama and a new  Chabura will be learning at the Bais Medrash In Jackson.

- The Sunday funday Event scheduled for tomorrow in Ocean county park has been canceled due to the weather forecast.

- Tuition: After NY Governor Hochul said the state will opt in to the Trump federal scholarship program.  Residents are calling on New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill to opt the state into the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, that could give up to $3400 per couple who file jointly.

- Degel HaTorah Releases Election Jingle Ahead of Israeli Elections

GLZ Army News reports that Degel HaTorah’s election posters featured only images of Rav Dov Landau and Rav Dan Segal, while deliberately omitting Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, shlita. According to the report, the omission was allegedly driven by personal vendettas on the part of some young askanim involved in running the campaign.

- Trump: The Dumocrats, along with their partners in crime, the Fake News Media, are trying to create the false narrative that, Donald Trump is so “unpopular,” the Republicans are going to lose. Actually, it's just the opposite. I'm so “popular,” that the Republicans are going to WIN, and that's being proven by the Record Setting Rallies we're doing (including the one in Tennessee where I'll be in a short while — See you soon!). President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Iran has preserved its missile and drone factories and can replenish its supply of the weapons, unnamed Western officials told Bloomberg in a Saturday report, with one official saying Russia was also providing the Islamic Republic with missiles

- Reports say The US and Israel may strike Iran before the Israeli elections or midterms.

-  Trump reveals he’s considering renaming either the Pacific or Atlantic Ocean to “Trump Ocean.” or ocean of the Americas.

-A Houthi missile strike hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing 12 people, including an American, and wounding 309. The Iran-backed Houthi terrorists are escalating their attacks on Saudi civilian infrastructure and reports that President Trump is now considering direct U.S. military involvement against the Houthis.

- Trump: I settled 8 WARS, am close to ending or settling 2 more, got all of the Israeli hostages back, including the final 28, both living and dead, had hundreds of hostages, from countries all over the World, released and sent back home, won a war in Venezuela, and captured the violent dictator who so viciously ran that country, and stopped the number one state sponsor of terror, the Islamic Republic of Iran, from obtaining a Nuclear Weapon — AND MUCH MORE! Yet, with all of that I, or the United States of America, did not get the Noble Peace Prize. WOW

Zmanim Lakewood עש"ק פר' בראשית מברכים חודש מרחשון תשפ"ז

מי שעשה ניסים לאבותינו וגאל אותם מעבדות לחירות הוא יגאל אותנו בקרוב, ויקבץ נדחינו מארבע כנפות הארץ, חברים כל ישראל ונאמר אמן     

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Friday, October 9, 2026 / כ״ח תשרי תשפ״ז ערב שבת פרשת בראשית

Candle lighting 6:08 pm

Shkiah/Sunset 6:26 pm

Rosh chodesh מרחשון is Sunday & Monday

- Molad will be Sunday morning, 43 minutes and 2 chalakim after 9:00 am

- Weather: Shabbos day: 69° Intervals of clouds and sunshine.

Sunday: 65° Rain likely. Chance of rain 100%. 

מפטירין מחר חודש

-Minhag in some shuls to sell the first Aliya of shabbos Breishis

A story in which the Maharik relates that in his time (fifteenth century), the custom in many shuls in France and Germany was to auction off the first aliyah in Bereishit. Large sums of money would thus be raised, serving to honor the Torah as well as to fund many communal needs. If a non-Kohen bought it, Kohanim would leave the shul. One time, a Kohen refused to leave and demanded to be given the aliyah. The Maharik ruled that the custom was acceptable, and the obstinate Kohen could be ignored (c.f. Beit Yosef, OC 135; Peri Chadash 135:3; MA 135:7).

Friday October 9 News Updates Lakewood

 Friday, October 9, 2026 / כ״ח תשרי תשפ״ז ערב שבת פרשת בראשית

Candle lighting 6:08 pm

Shkiah/Sunset 6:26 pm

Rosh chodesh מרחשון is Sunday & Monday

Weather: Today 75° Sunshine and a few clouds. Tonight low 44°

Shabbos day: 69° Intervals of clouds and sunshine.

Sunday: 65° Rain likely.Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a half an inch. Locally heavy rainfall possible.

The remnants of Hurricane Isaias are expected to reach New Jersey by Sunday, with widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches. Minor coastal flooding is also a concern during high tides Sunday and

Good idea to take down the Sukka today with rain on Sunday.

- Tuition Relief  coming to frum communities New York State opts in to the Trump Tuition Federal education tax credit program. It was  Anounced by Governor Hochul today that after review it won't take away from public school kids.

New Jersey expected to follow and opt in

- Hurricane Isaias shuts down 72% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil production, halting 1.46 million barrels per day as the Category 3 storm approaches landfall.

- A 7.6-magnitude earthquake off Panama’s southern coast was felt in Panama City, according to the US Geological Survey. US authorities warned that tsunami waves could hit Panama within the next 3 hours.

-President Trump says he has reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to significantly increase diesel supplies to the U.S. and global markets.Under the announced deal: 300,000+ tons immediately

500,000 additional tons in November

1 million tons shortly thereafter

Up to 3 million more tons depending on Russian refinery capacity

- B"H Rav Elya Ber shlita was released today from hospital, continued tefillos.

- Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia as White House Press Secretary

- Two frum Jewish schools in Brooklyn,Yeshiva of Flatbush, and a chasidishe cheder in Williamsburg were evacuated after receiving bomb threats 6 minutes apart, but police searches found no explosives. The students were safely sent home, and police are investigating who was behind the threats. 

- The Sunday funday event planned at Ocean county park has been canceled due to rain in the forecast.

- Not only Lakewood, Sign welcoming new residents moving into Lakefront community in Okochobee Florida refers it as עיר התורה והחסידות

- Nichum Aveilim: Those sitting shiva after Yom Tov will be getting up today

- AMI magazine price increase to $10. There is a Yated Neeman issue this week.

- Approximately 800 mew bochurim expected to join BMG for this coming winter zman,with a new dormitory at 5th st and Lakewood Ave

- Continued tefillos for Rav Elya Ber Wachtfogel shlita Eliyohu Dov ben Chava Esther.(After being hospitalized on Simchas Torah)

- What Bracha do you make on Dubai Chocolate.  The Visa house Harabanim has issued a peak that the bracha of Mezonos is made.

- Hundreds of kiddushim across local shuls this shabbos including those of chosson Torah & Chosson Breishis. Bar Mitzvas aufrufs,births  etc.. Minhag in some shuls to sell the first Aliya of shabbos Breishis.

 - Melava Malka at khal shedlitz this motzei shabbos for the yahrzeit of Rav Gershon of Shedlitz zya

- At the Lakewood Township Committee meeting, last night members of the heimishe communitie logged in and expressed concern about changes to the current shuttle bus system. The mayor explained that state regulations no longer allow municipal workers to be paid with UEZ funds for this service. The township is seeking state approval to bring in another transit company to expand and improve the service, including personalized pickups instead of fixed bus schedules. The plan still requires state, UEZ, and township approval.

- Reuters reports that the Trump administration has imposed sweeping sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC).The measures reportedly prohibit transactions with the court and restrict its access to financial resources, potentially disrupting its ability to conduct investigations and prosecutions. The move represents a significant escalation in Washington's confrontation with the Hague-based court.

- Appeals court to hear Lakewood Sunset Rd Sephardic shul application 

The appeal stems from the Lakewood Planning Board's approval of plans for a proposed two-story shul building, with neighbors challenging, among other things, the project's reliance on off-site parking at a nearby shopping center. More at Faanews

- Israeli authorities are preparing to introduce advanced surveillance technology and redesigned border-control gates at Ben Gurion Airport after discovering that 64 chareidi young men classified as military draft evaders managed to leave the country for Uman despite being subject to travel restrictions. Their departures were not recorded by the border-control system, and the irregularities were discovered only when they returned to Israel.

- Lakewood’s Board of Education voted 9–0 to restore free courtesy busing for 307 public school students, allocating approximately $245,000. Meanwhile, families with children in yeshivos and private schools must pay $675 per child for non-mandated busing. A proposal to provide comparable hazardous-route transportation to nonpublic students, estimated to cost $14.9 million, was blocked by the state fiscal monitor over funding concerns.

The decision has intensified criticism over unequal treatment, especially as homeowners face rising property taxes. Legal action is being considered by parents seeking equal transportation protections for all children. APP

Iran Israel Updates Friday Oct 9

- Trump said Iran had been prevented from obtaining nuclear weapons and predicted that fuel prices would fall. He added that the war would end soon “one way or another,” claiming Iran has no functioning military capabilities and that no one is passing through the Strait of Hormuzaa

- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted a tanker trying to “illegally" pass through the Strait of Hormuz, causing a massive fire, the country's state media reported on Friday.

- Israel’s Foreign Ministry urged Israelis abroad to remain vigilant and avoid demonstrations or areas at risk of clashes and antisemitic incidents ahead of protests expected tomorrow around the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre. 

- British Airways plans to resume flight services to and from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport on October 25, when it will begin operating a reduced schedule, it announced Wednesday.

- The IDF says it carried out a strike on a Syrian man it says was planning terror activity directed by Iran. In a statement, the military says it carried out an airstrike today along the Syrian-Lebanon border on Yusef Ali Al-Hassan, “a Syrian terrorist who advanced terror plots against Israeli civilians and IDF forces operating in southern Syria, under the direction of the Iranian terror regime.”

- According to findings released by UAE authorities, the Omani co-pilot intended to hijack the Flydubai aircraft and crash it into the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion Airport in a suicide terrorist attack inspired by September 11, 2001. Investigators reportedly established that: His radicalization began as early as 2017 while studying in Australia. He passed all professional and security screening requirements without raising suspicion.He attacked the captain inside the cockpit with an emergency axe. A second captain, assisted by cabin crew and passengers, helped rescue the injured pilot and overpower the terrorist.

A Few Tips for the Gabbai about Hagaba on Sefer Breishis

(Reposted)

Dear Gaabai, Please make sure that Hagba during these weeks is performed in a way that is proper kavod haTorah and shouldn't give anyone in shul, heart failure. There's been too many close calls where people near the bima end up catching the sefer.

 As we read the parshios of Breishis  the sefer Torah is rolled  that the left side is heavier making it harder for a righty to lift up during Hagbah. The newer sifrei Torah are lighter but older sifrei torah  are heavier.

The Mishna Berura writes that Hagbah should be given to someone who has the strength to lift and turn the Torah without needing to sit immediately. If one knows they do not have the strength to do it properly they should decline the honor. Although generally one should not turn down an invitation for an Aliyah, we don’t find this with Hagbah, albeit the greater honor.
 A Few important tips:

 1) Please whoever is performing Hagbaa ask them if they have the strength and technique to lift the sefer Torah. Try giving to lefty's or able bodied men.

2) Gelilah should also be given to someone with knowledge to immediately secure the atzei chaim and begin rolling the sefer Torah

3) Very important for the Gabbai to stand nearby within an arms length until after gelilah is done.

Thank You
K. H.

Oif Simchas Thursday 28 Tishrei

Chasunas:

Weinberger - Silberberg  Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Bixenspanner - Hasenfeld Ateres Chaim Elozer 

Keller - Bresler Ateres Reva

Lamm  - Weisz Ateres Esther 

Silberman  - Azatchi Ateres Blima 

Straus - Goldkrantz Fountain Ballroom

- Hachnosas Sefer Torah Seuda for Bochurin at Lake Terrace hall 8:45 pm drasha by Rav Uren Reich shlita 

Mir Yeshiva Dinner Ne'emas Hachaim 

- LPD Traffic Alert: Martin Luther King Dr. will be closed from Cedarbridge Ave.  to Center St. for planned NJNG construction. Plan alternate route if possible.

Thursday October 8 News Updates

Weather: Sunny. High 77F. Winds

Rosh chodesh Cheshvan is Sunday & Monday 

- At tonight’s Lakewood Township Committee meeting, members of the heimishe communitie logged in and expressed concern about changes to the current shuttle bus system. The mayor explained that state regulations no longer allow municipal workers to be paid with UEZ funds for this service. The township is seeking state approval to bring in another transit company to expand and improve the service, including personalized pickups instead of fixed bus schedules. The plan still requires state, UEZ, and township approval.

- BMG will be opening a Bais Medrash in Jackson for this coming winter zman with a chabura learning maseches Berachos.

- Hundreds of bichurim at Hachnosas Sefer Torah in Bais Yitzchok Bais Medrash this afternoon 

- Agudath of New Jersey is calling on New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill to opt the state into the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, which could provide thousands of dollars in additional tuition assistance annually to families sending their children to yeshivos and other private schools.

- Millions along the Gulf Coast are facing a potentially dangerous hurricane threat, with forecasts warning of storm surge reaching 7 feet and winds up to 75 mph. Fox weatherreports that roughly 30 million Americans are in the potential impact zone as residents from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle prepare for heavy rainfall, flash flooding and possible power outages. Forecasters warn that 5 to 8 inches of rain could fall, with coastal flooding posing a particularly serious threat. Rain Sunday in New Jersey. 

- President Trump just posted that the blockade stays, the oil is moving, and the U.S WILL NOT STRIKE Iran until after the Midterms. “We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran. I want to make it clear to everybody that, while Iran is in very bad condition, both Economically and Militarily. “and while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, with Oil flowing in Record Numbers of Barrels through the Hormuz Strait (22 Million Barrels, last night alone, with not one barrel coming from, or going to, Iran!)” “we will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the Midterm Elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd. IRAN WILL NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!”

- Giyus: Major protests against the arrest of yeshiva bochurim began Thursday afternoon in Yerushalayim and Gush Dan, causing heavy traffic on major roads. Police blocked Route 4 southbound near Bnei Brak, while near the entrance to Yerushalayim, there were reports of an attempted vehicle ramming during the protest with police using stun gernades. Police brutality on display beating an avreich mercilessly and a policewoman was seen dragging a bochur by his tzitzis.

Thousands of bochurim and avreichim are participating, following the call of their Gedolim and rebbeim.

Israeli media pundits have also called out Degel HaTorah and Shas party's for their silence as yeshiva bochurim are being arrested in their homes. They point out that just a few months ago, as the elections approached, the Yated Ne'eman ran a front-page call for a “war” against the draft. Now, they say, there is silence.

- More than 70 million U.S. children are now enrolled in Trump Accounts, special tax-advantaged investment accounts for kids, But it will be up to parents to activate those accounts and claim any federal seed money on the Trump account APP. The $1,000 in seed money is not automatically deposited under the auto-enrollment process. Parents or guardians will still have to request the money and claim their child’s account before they can make a deposit. Accounts are set up by filing Form 4547 with the IRS with taxes or at any time during the year. The IRS estimates it takes five to 10 minutes to establish an account.

- A Hachnosas Sefer Torah will take place today in memory of 3 Lakewood yeshiva bochurim who were killed in a tragic car accident last year, Dovid Yitzy Handler Z"L ,Chaim Zelig Berl Z"L, Refoel Faham Z"L will take place today 45pm Thursday in BMG with kesivas oisiyos in the Maarav B"M from 2:15 -4:15 With a procession to Bais Yittzchok across the street,followed by a seuda in Lake Terrace hall 8:45 pm.

- Courtesy busing reinstaed for non mandated public school students while Yeshiva and private school children must pay $700  per child to LSTA. Lakewood public schools reverse course on courtesy busing after protests. The Board of Education this week reinstated  “courtesy” busing to more than 300 public school students who had lost the free service last month after dozens of parents and students demanded the action at Wednesday's board meeting. In a unanimous 9-0 vote, the board agreed to fund the non-mandated service at a cost of $245,000. The transportation will be provided for 307 students. APP Reports.

 This comes on top of a record property tax increase on Lakewood residents that just went into effect costing another 700-900 a year.

- Chanukas Habayis today of Bais Medrash Chasdei Avos in Jackson at 922 Hyson Rd dedicated By the Stern family. Beginning with a Hachnosas Sefer Torah at 5:30 pm followed by Maariv and a seuda.

- Lakewood township committee meeting today 5:30 pm watch livestream Here see Agenda Here 

On the agenda Lakewood township is asking to use up to $4 million of its existing UEZ funds to improve local transportation. The proposal would combine Lakewood’s current fixed-route shuttle system with a new on-demand microtransit service is basically a small public shuttle that you request when you need a ride, rather than waiting for a bus that follows a set route and schedule. There's no money for courtesy busing Though.

- TAG Lakewood is now blocking Internet in cars! We have set up dedicated resources to help provide solutions to the tzibbur as Internet in cars becomes more and more commonplace.

There is now a dedicated information line for cars: 732.952.4TAG (824). You can find out if your car has Internet or speak to a TAG representative to find out what options are available for your car. A representative is available from 12:30-4:30PM Monday-Thursday. Otherwise, leave a message and someone will return your call. You can also email cars@tag.org to get more information, or sign up below to receive updates

- New Jerseyans see state becoming less affordable, poll says. No real difference between Democrats and Republicans in new Rutgers-Eagleton poll. Affordability problems worsen in New Jersey, with a new Rutgers-Eagleton poll released this morning finds 65% struggle with housing costs and 77% give state economy poor or fair ratings. New Jersey’s affordability problems are getting worse, with majorities of residents struggling to pay for housing, food, transportation and health care and more describing those expenses as very difficult to afford.(NJGlobe)

- Today marks the 1st Yartzeit of the four yeshiva bochurim who were killed in a tragic car accident on the NJ Turnpike .

Habachur Shlomo Abba Cohen Z”L

Habachur Chaim Simcha Grossman Z"L 

Habachur Yaakov Kilberg Z"L 

Habachur Aharon Nosson Lebovits Z"L 

Hashkafa Q&A

Hashkafa With Rav Gershon Ribner shlita

The hidden wisdom of graphology
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Oif Simchas Wednesday 27 Tishrei

 Chasunas: 

Falk - Svei Fountain Ballroom 

Rosmerin - Follman Ateres Esther

Weitz - Tainsky Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Heisler - Gross Cedar Palace

- Tonight marks the 1st Yartzeit of the four yeshiva bochurim who were killed in a tragic car accident on the NJ Turnpike .

Habachur Shlomo Abba Cohen Z”L

Habachur Chaim Simcha Grossman Z"L 

Habachur Yaakov Kilberg Z"L 

Habachur Aharon Nosson Lebovits Z"L 

- LPD Traffic Alert: Martin Luther King Dr will be closed north bound from Center St to Cedarbridge Ave for planned NJNG construction. Plan alternate route if possible.

Wednesday October 7 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 68° Plentiful sunshine. 

Good idea to Put sukka away before Sunday with forecast of heavy rainfall this coming Sunday. as the remnants of Tropical Storm Isaias could bring heavy rain to NJ. Isaias is expected to reach hurricane strength on Thursday before making landfall along the Gulf Coast late Friday according to the National Hurricane Center. 

- Every single eligible minor child in America has now been automatically enrolled in a Trump account."President Trump announces the nationwide expansion of Trump Accounts, saying the program creates an investment account designed to grow for children over time. More than 60 million additional eligible children now have accounts ready to be claimed, with parents, family members and employers able to contribute once a parent or guardian activates the account

- Car accident at Rt 9 and 9th st takes out a traffic light this evening 

- Dans deals: El Al: Fly Between Tel Aviv And NYC From Just $399 One-Way, Fly Round-Trip From NYC To Tel Aviv From $864! More

- Vaad L'Mishmeres Shatnez A Banana Republic men’s wool suit was found to contain shatnez. The suit contained a linen sandwich collar. Additionally, another shatnez concern has been identified involving GB-brand bekeshes. Several of these garments were found to contain highly recycled shoulder pads, which present a shatnez concern. This finding further underscores the importance of having garments properly tested for shatnez even when purchasing from a Jewish-owned store.  

- Bikur cholim of Lakewood  stocked  14,238 Portions of Food  in hospital pantries over Sukkos

- Kosher sourdough Pizza vending machine ar Exxon station in Lakewood now open

 

- No money for courtesy busing but

Lakewood township is asking to use up to $4 million of its existing Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) funds to improve local transportation. The proposal would combine Lakewood’s current fixed-route shuttle system with a new on-demand microtransit service. On-demand microtransit is basically a small public shuttle that you request when you need a ride, rather than waiting for a bus that follows a set route and schedule. For example, a resident could request a ride through an app or by phone, and a shuttle would pick them up and take them to a nearby destination or designated stop. The goal is to make it easier for residents and workers to get to jobs, businesses, shopping, and services. The resolution does not mean Lakewood is immediately spending $4 million it authorizes the Lakewood Development Corporation to apply for up to $4 million, which still has to be reviewed and approved by the state UEZ Authority.

- Giyus: Rav Ezriel Auerbach shlita callsProtests Called in Yerushalayim and Gush Dan after silence from Charedi leadership on the arrests of yeshiva bochurim and youngeleit plucked from their homes at 3am.

The Committee to Save the Torah World announced that, at the direction of Rabbi Azriel Auerbach, protests will take place Thursday at 4:00 p.m. in Yerushalayim and Gush Dan following the recent arrests of yeshiva bochurim and kollel avreichim by the Military Police. The announcement follows several recent incidents, including arrests in Beersheva and Eilat and an attempted arrest in Modi’in that drew large crowds. Rabbi Auerbach called for the protests over what he described as the “denigration of the honor of the Torah and its students as well as the terrible Chilul Hashem of yeshiva bochurim and kollel avreichim being thrown into prison. 

- At the Planning board meeting last night the applications for warehouses on Cedarbridge and airport rd were postponed to the next meeting. The Ohel Gittel yeshiva application will continue to be heard on the November 10th meeting without notice. The board approved a lot line adjustment for the upcoming CHEMED medical village off  Lakewood airport.

There will be apartments constructed off Airport rd  for the workers of the chemed village no information was provided.

- Tomorrow  A Hachnosas Sefer Torah  will take place in memory of 3 Lakewood yeshiva bochurim who were killed in a tragic  car accident  last year, Dovid Yitzy Handler Z"L ,Chaim Zelig Berl Z"L, Refoel Faham Z"L will take place this Thursday in BMG  with kesivas oisiyos in the Maarav B"M from 2:15 -4:15 With a procession to Bais Yittzchok across the street,followed by a seuda in Lake Terrace hall 8:45 pm.

-APP reports: Lakewood Township is tightening its finances after facing a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall, cutting its 2026 spending plan from roughly $163.5 million to $155.5 million, imposing a hiring freeze and sharply reducing overtime. The cuts come despite another significant municipal tax increase, with the owner of a home assessed at $375,000 expected to pay about $541 more in municipal taxes. That follows increases of approximately $300 in 2025 and $225 in 2024, putting the combined increase over the three years at roughly $1,066. Officials say the 2026 deficit, which initially approached $8 million, was driven in part by rising snow-removal costs and lower-than-expected state aid. Township CFO John Barrett confirmed that officials are already considering a municipal layoff plan for next year, although no number of layoffs or affected departments has been announced. Mayor Ray Coles called it the hardest budget Lakewood has faced in many years.

- The Trump administration is considering a policy that would prioritize communities with high birth and marriage rates when allocating federal transit money, Politico reports.

Under the transit proposal, the Federal Transit Administration would cover up to 10 percentage points more of a project’s costs if an area’s average birth and marriage rates meet, exceed or are just below nationwide thresholds. Lakewood’s birth rate of 36.1 per 1,000 residents in 2024 was almost three-and-a-half times greater than the state’s (10.9) and nation’s (10.7) birth rates.(Onejerseyschorr)

-Ocean County is seeking bids for the next phase of Cross Street improvements, covering roughly 0.6 miles between Prospect Street and Augusta Boulevard in Lakewood expansion the entire Cross street to 5 lanes from Jackson to Toms River.

- List of Lakewood area kollelim for balei batim and avreichim 

cRc kosher list of beverages at Dunkin

Iran Israel Updates October 7

- Trump asks Pentagon for Iran strike options before midterms - report The White House has reportedly requested options for strikes before November 3, although no final decision has been made.

- Trump: Three years ago today, on October 7th, the World witnessed one of the darkest and most evil days in the history of Israel. Innocent men, women, and children were murdered, kidnapped, and subjected to unimaginable horrors at the hands of Hamas TERRORISTS. Today, we remember every innocent life taken, honor the survivors and their families, and remember the hostages who endured the unthinkable. I fought relentlessly to bring the hostages home, and reunite them with their loved ones, and I did, both the living and the dead! We will NEVER forget October 7th. We will NEVER forget the victims. And we will always stand against the forces of Terror and Evil. President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Israel’s defense establishment’s nightmare scenario: Iran is under heavy internal pressure to launch a preemptive attack on Israel even before the election, amid the economic collapse and the American blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The IDF and Shin Bet are also concerned about a scenario in which unrest breaks out simultaneously on several fronts. (i24NEWS)

- Israel marks 3 years since Oct. 7/Simchas Torah with memorial ceremonies

- Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran was given multiple opportunities to reach an agreement with the United States over its nuclear program and squandered every one of them. The message from Washington: Tehran had chances for diplomacy. It chose a different path.

- Fars News Agency reports that an adviser to the commander of Iran’s IRGC says “illegal routes” through the Strait of Hormuz will soon be closed.

-Maritime security sources tracking the incidents report that last week saw more attacks on tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz than any other week since the start of the Iran war, the highest weekly figure recorded so far. Reuters

- Ambassador Leiter gave another update on his son’s condition: ‘Neria has severe head injuries, but in recent days he has started breathing on his own. However, he is not conscious.

- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases a statement marking three years since the October 7 massacre in Israel. Mamdani mourns those killed and condemns Hamas, but the bulk of the statement is focused on Israel, accusing Israel of genocide and apartheid. “Three years later, we must refuse to accept a world in which occupation and apartheid continue, where war crimes are met with impunity, and our federal government continues its complicity with every arms shipment. To honor the dead, we must fight for a world in which every person can live with freedom, safety, and dignity,” 

- Vance: Iran needs to show ‘meaningful’ reduction in nuclear enrichment for a deal

- Over 75 retired US military leaders reject Gaza genocide allegations in open letter.

- Sec. Marco Rubio: “Three years ago today, Hamas terrorists tortured, mutilated, and murdered 1,200 innocent civilians in Israel. Among those slain were men, women, and children  including dozens of Americans. We will never forget this act of barbarism against an ally and recommit ourselves to the defense of civilization.”

- On the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is scheduled to attend a vigil remembering the victims and then, shortly afterward, meet with Palestinian New Yorkers. His office has provided no further details about the meeting. 

- The US-backed Board of Peace issues a statement marking the third anniversary of the Hamas-led October 7 massacre, highlighting the tragedy of the attack as well as the subsequent suffering of both Israelis and Palestinians in the war “unleashed by Hamas,” and stressing its commitment to advancing Washington’s plan for Gaza’s “demilitarization and deradicalization.”

- A coalition of Jewish officials in New York City calls for a permanent memorial to the victims of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, onslaught in Israel.

- In a statement marking three years since the October 7 massacre, Hamas military wing spokesman Abu Obeida says that “October 7 was an extraordinary military achievement, with God’s help” “Enemies and friends alike acknowledged the scale of the planning, execution and deception,” he says.

Oif Simchas Tuesday 26 Tishrei

Chasunas:

Schreiber - Epstein Fountain Ballroom

Mendelsohn - Dunoff Ateres Chaim Elozer

Paretzky - Rosen Ateres Blima 

Weiner - Goldstein Ateres Reva

Aboud - Arking Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Gorelick -  Berniker Ateres Esther

Zoberman - Thaler Ne'emas Hachaim 

Iran Israel Updates Oct 6

- Israel’s National Security Council is warning Israelis and Jews abroad to exercise increased vigilance as the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre approaches. According to the NSC, Iran and its proxies, Hamas, Hezbollah and global jihadist organizations remain highly motivated to target Israelis and Jews overseas. Officials warn that October 7 could become a focal point for attempted terrorist attacks, violent demonstrations and disturbances. 

- US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the biggest problem for him is that nobody knows who is running Iran.

- Expected Iranian drone attack led to removal of US bombers from UK airbase. Iran has denied any involvement in any alleged plot at RAF Fairford, the preferred European ​base for US bombers.

- Recent satellite imagery reportedly shows renewed activity at the Min-Zadayi nuclear weapons development compound northeast of Tehran. Israel struck the secret facility on March 3, destroying several buildings and likely damaging underground infrastructure. The Institute for Science and International Security confirmed extensive destruction at the heavily secured site immediately after the strike. 

- Israeli sources tell CBS News that Israel was ready to shoot down flydubai Flight 1073 with all passengers onboard after the Omani copilot attacked the captain, scrambling fighter jets before calling them off as the plane went to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The sources say that as part of a protocol for a potential 9/11-style incident, the Israeli Air Force sought to contact the cockpit after the plane made a sharp plunge, but didn’t receive an answer. A committee formed in advanced was then swiftly convened and a command center was set up, as fighter jets were scrambled and Israel closed its airspace, according to the report.

Tuesday October 6 News Updates Lakewood

Weather:  Sunny. High 64F. 

Yahrzeit today 25 Tishrei 

Rav Levi Yitzchok ZTL of Berditchev The Kedushas Levi

 Rav Moshe Sofer ZTL The Chasam Sofer

Rav Shlomo Halioua ZTL R"Y Chaim Berlin

- Continued tefillos for Rav Elya Ber Wachtfogel shlita Eliyohu Dov ben Chava Esther.(After being hospitalized on Simchas Torah due to dehydration, HaRav Elya Ber Shlit”a is expected to return home tomorrow B”H.)

- Moisha’s Supermarket, a Brooklyn-based kosher grocery chain, is preparing to open in the former Stop & Shop location at Lanes Mill Marketplace. Workers were recently seen renovating the 66,441-square-foot space, which has been vacant since Stop & Shop closed in 2024. The store will be the latest kosher supermarket to open in Monmouth County. App

- Schools resume for the long winter stretch. Mechanchim call this stretch from Cheshvan to Chanukah as the best 7 weeks of the year, as there are no interruptions following the yomim tovim were talmidim can get into a routine and focus on their learning.

 - This year several Lakewood girls schools did not officially set any days for midwinter vacation in the school calender. It dosent necessary mean there won't be vacation but rather that parents can't schedule an official trip in advance.

- Brisk to take on 300 -400 bochurim this zman. After not accepting new bochurim the past few zmanim Brisk yeshiva under Rav Avrohom yehoshua Soloveitchik has opened for this zman. Many talmidim also left and going to BMG and other yeshivos.

- Giyus: The IDF acknowledged that it did not initiate proactive arrests of "draft evaders" during the holiday period, and announced that proactive enforcement would resume in October. Last night there was an attempt to arrest a yeshiva bochur in Bnei Brak but the alert system worked and hundreds came to protest preventing the arrest.

- Giyus: A yeshiva bochur from  Chevron yeshiva was arrested in Eilat by IDF military police the boy is a nephew of Ashkenz chief Rabbi Dovid Lau.

- Hachnosas Sefer Torah today to BM Tiferes Pinchos Ridge Procession leaving at 5pm from 318 E.5th 6 pm to Tiferes Pinchos 

-  Lakewood Tax increase: Look out for new charges on your monthly mortgage or tax bill after Lakewood officially approved a major property tax increase right before Sukkos. Lakewood Homeowners: Another $541 Tax Increase For a home assessed at $375,000 Lakewood’s 2026 municipal tax increase is estimated at $541. That follows increases of approximately $300 in 2025 and $225 in 2024. Three-year increase: approximately $1,066 more per year in municipal taxes alone, not counting School county and fire tax.

For those upset about this and looking for change there's an election in 3 weeks and vote  by mail ballots have begun to arrive. There's new candidates running for township committee.

-Kashrus PSA: Aldi Fruit strips now have the Star-k hashgacha again on the box for both Strawberry and wild berry flavors. Important to always check for a hashgacha on Aldi products as it can change quickly without notice.

- Federal Scholarship Tax Credit: New Treasury rules allow a $1,700 tax credit per taxpayer, or up to $3,400 for a married couple filing jointly. The program begins in 2027, but New York and New Jersey have not yet opted in, so families in those states cannot currently take advantage of the credit.

- Lakewood Planning Board meeting tonight 6pm watch live stream here On the agenda:

-1900 Cedar Bridge Ave / Airport Road:Township Industrial Commission seeking a lot-line adjustment

-Cedar Bridge Ave – R26MSE922B, LLC: Proposed three-lot subdivision

-Cedar Bridge Ave – R26MSE922B, LLC: Plans for two warehouse/office buildings

-Cedar Bridge Ave  Tomchei Shabbos D’Lakewood: Proposed warehouse building

-140 Doria Ave  Ohel Gittel Inc.:Existing house proposed to be converted into a school

- Applications are now open for HEAP New Jersey’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program which helps eligible households pay home heating and medically necessary cooling costs. Applications for federal fiscal year 2027 opened Oct. 1 and will be accepted through June 30, 2027.

- FAA news: Trenton democrats advance bill allowing towns to report rental properties to Insurance companies . A bill moving rapidly through Trenton would authorize municipalities to notify insurance companies that activity occurring at a rental property violates the terms of the property's insurance policy..The proposal could be particularly significant in Lakewood where renting basement apartments is common. Assemblyman Avi Schnall voted in favor of the bill. More Here

- R' Shlomo Yehuda Rechnitz is celebrating his grandson’s birth by donating approximately 10 million shekels, roughly $3.3 million, to support Torah in Eretz Yisroel Yeshivas Mir announced an extra yom tov bonus for its kollel youngeleit after Sukkos. Reports say approximately 7,000 married Torah students will benefit. Rechnitz also requested double stipends for hundreds of youngeleit in his kollel network in Yerushalayim, Beit Shemesh and Modi’in Illit, alongside additional donations to other yeshivos.

- Ocean County says the owner of three gas stations settled for $17,500 fine after investigators found the price on the sign didn’t match what customers were charged. Two of the stations are on Route 37 in Toms River, a Delta and a Sunoco, and the third is a Delta in Lakehurst. 

- The Brisker Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Velvel Soloveitchik, delivered a sharp critique over Sukkos of prominent chareidi institutions that hosted Israeli President Isaac Herzog, saying they had compromised longstanding principles in exchange for government funding. He declared that “the Chazon Ish must be trembling in his grave” over what was done to his home. Rav Soloveitchik also criticized another unnamed rosh yeshiva, who had previously spent time in the Brisker Yeshiva and later hosted Herzog before his talmidim at the beginning of Elul zman. Referring to him, Rav Soloveitchik remarked that he was someone who also knows how to sing Beshilton Hakofrim when it suits the situation.

- At last night’s Lakewood Zoning Board meeting, several applications were carried to future meetings. The board approved a single-family home application on North Drive, while another application was withdrawn by the applicant’s attorneys and will be brought to the Planning Board for further consideration. The board also entered closed session to discuss litigation matters.

- Trump: My Rally crowds and enthusiasm are unbelievable! Nobody has ever seen anything like it. We are flipping races all over the place. The Fake News knows it, but they don’t want to be truthful with their viewers. It’s all happening! The Dumocrats never counted on this. Thanks you to the great Networks that are covering the Rallies in full. They are being rewarded with BIG RATINGS. Watch for the “Midterm Surprise!” President DJT

- Trump: What’s happening in France is nothing less than out of control mass migration. This isn’t about schools, this is about Islam wanting to take over a once great Country! President DJT

Isru Chag Sukkos 5787 News Updates

                             א געזונטע ווינטער

Isru chag sukkos

Weather 69° Clear most  of the week to put away sukkah.

- Isru Chag Sukkos registration deadline to sign up 2-3 year olds to playgroup for next year in 12 months. Some morahs have postponed registration to Chanuka.

- Isru chag Application to register for primary boys and girls starts today. Some girls schools signed a letter postponing registration to later on in the winter.

- A bomb threat prompted a police response Monday at Stamford Meadows Shul, in Lakewood. Police gave the all clear after nothing was found.

- New York declares a statewide measles disaster emergency as the U.S. suffers its worst year for the disease since 1991.

-First families are moving into the brand new Lakefront Development in Ockechobee, Florida. There will iy'h be 80 families there for this coming shabbos. (KH)

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Rephoel Dovid Ben Avrohom Abba Levi z'l (father of Reb Pesach shlit'a) Levaya will be tonight at 9:45 pm in the Chapel 613 Ramsey. Shiva at 124 Alan Ct. Until Monday morning - Besuros Tovos.

-  Simchas Torah in Lakewood

This year, Simchas Torah in Lakewood was marked by rain throughout the day. At BMG, thousands gathered for Simchas Torah, with the Bais Aaron Bais Medrash packed wall to wall with many bochurim.

A high dais was constructed in front of the Aron Kodesh to honor the Roshei Yeshiva. Rav Malkiel Kotler Shlita was given the distinguished honor of Chosson Torah and Rav Yeruchom Olshin was honored with Chosson Breishis. Rav Shneur Kotler was honored with Shlishi. In addition, special memunim were appointed  to ensure that any bochurim who were a bit tipsy remained outside. There were several layers of security and the Roshei yeshiva were surrounded during the dancing by a team of security. The Rowh ueshiva spoke during the hakafos and made leitzanus of smart phone use. There was earlier zmanim for Kris haTorah to receive  aliyos.

- Rav Dov Landau “It would have been better if [the state] had never been established and we had remained under the Mandate; the Religious Zionist fighters are being killed because of a distorted Torah. Amit Segal chanel 12 reposting old clip

- President Trump: What's driving up Gasoline is no longer the Strait of Hormuz, because Record Numbers of Barrels are coming out now on an almost daily basis, but the word, "Refineries," where Russia's are being blown up by Ukraine, and where ours are being closed up, in Blue States, like California, by the Dumocrats.

- Bus from Lakewood to Ribnitz yartzeit in Monsey leaving at 2 pm from starting at Hanover st corner Locust  Croos st corner River  Ave, Oak and rt 9, Squankum and Kennedy  $35 round trip 

- Bein hazmanim shiur today at Lutzk B"M 1 pm by Rav Simcha Bunim Londisnky shlita

- Shiva for Rav Raphael Yitzchok Issac Shain  ZTL is at 695 Nowlan Place Lakewood. Shacharis: 6:30 am Vasikin and a second minyan at  8 AM, Mincha 1:45 pm. Maariv 8 pm 

- Shiva for Rabbi Shimon Shalom Hershkowitz ZL is at 1375 Princeton Avenue, Lakewood. Shacharis: 7:45 am Mincha: 6:00 pm Maariv: 8:00 pm

Lakewood zoning board meeting tonight at 7pm. on the agenda:

– Westmount Group, LLC, 270 Albert Avenue, Block 855.01 Lot 1.01, R-20 zone. Use variance requested for a used car lot and sales office.

- 235 North Drive, Block 423 Lot 3, R-12 zone.Variance requested for combined side yard setback of 20 feet where 25 feet is required.

– Elroy Properties, LLC. Oak Street, Block 1006 Lots 2.01, 23.01, 1.04, HD-7 zone. To construct 4 duplex units and 2 single family dwellings.

 – SGS Development, Chestnut Street, Block 1159 Lots 40.08 -40.11 Use variance to develop duplexes in accordance to R-10A standards.

– Sterling Forest Homeowners Assoc. 144 Hadassah Lane, Block 423Lot 78.01. Use variance for a Mikvah.

- The Omani co-pilot of the FlyDubai flight had a second plan. If he could not crash the aircraft in Israel, he intended to crash it at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, a U.S. military base in Jordan. I24News

- The U.S. has authorized Israel to operate without previous restrictions in Iraqi airspace, reportedly allowing Israeli strikes against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq.

- Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz says 4,000 of the 6,000 terrorists who entered Israel on October 7 have been eliminated, leaving about 2,000 and Israel will pursue and eliminate the remaining terrorists, from senior leaders to lower-ranking terrorists 

- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, addressing the standoff with Washington: "Negotiations with an enemy that imposes terror, sanctions, pressure and threats on a daily basis is meaningless."

- Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking billionaire Mark Cuban up on his offer to help New Jersey rein in the soaring cost of its public employee health benefits program, welcoming the billionaire entrepreneur to “Team Jersey” as her administration searches for ways to overhaul the troubled system. “Thanks for the offer. I appreciate your innovative work in this space as we bring all ideas to the table,” Sherrill told Cuban. “No more kicking the can down the road in New Jersey. I want accountability and results.” 

Motzei Simchas Torah 5787

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Isru chag sukkos

Weather tomorrow Morning clouds will give way to afternoon sunshine. High 71F. 

Tefilos for Rav Elya Ber Wachrfogel shlita R"Y South Fallsburg who was hospitalized on Simchas Torah during Hakafos after not feeling well. Name is אליהו דב בן חוה אסתר

- Yartzeit of the Ribniter thousands flocking to his kever in Monsey.

-The Omani pilot said during his interrogation that he had planned to crash the plane into Ben Gurion Airport. That is why he attacked the other pilot only while over Jordan, near Israel.

He planned to make a normal landing approach and, in the final seconds, when interception would no longer be possible, crash the plane into the terminal.

The plot was thwarted only thanks to the fateful decision of the injured Indian pilot to open the door at all costs.(Amit Segal)

- A Hachnosas Sefer  Torah in memory of 3 Lakewood yeshiva bochurim who were killed in a tragic  car accident  last year, Dovid Yitzy Handler Z"L ,Chaim Zelig Berl Z"L, Refoel Faham Z"L will take place this Thursday in BMG followed by a seuda in Lake Terrace hall

- BDE Petirah of chazzan Reb Chaim Adler z”l, from Tel Aviv who was niftar over Yom Tov at the age of 86

Lakewood Zmanim שמיני עצרת שמחת תורה תשפ"ז

 נגיל ונשיש בזאת התורה, כי היא לנו עוז ואורה 

Friday October 2, 2027/ כ״א תשרי תשפ"ז הושענא רבה

- Candle lighting 6:19 pm

 -Shkia/ sunset 6:37

 - Shecheyanu by Hadlokas Neiros 

Reminder to check bigdei shabbos for muktzah

-First day Yom Tov koheles /Yizkor/Tefilas Geshem/

 יהי רצון מלפניך , כשם שקיימתי וישבתי בסוכה זו כן אזכה לשנה הבאה לישב בסוכת עורו של לויתן

Chol Hamoed Sukkos 5787 Lakewood

Gut Moed

Friday, October 2, 2026 / כ״א תשרי תשפ״ז

הושענא רבה

Hoshana Rabba Erev shmini Atzeres Simchas Torah 

Candle lighting 6:19 pm 

shkiah 6:37 pm

Yizkor candle reminder 

Yaknahaz candle

Weather: Today A mix of clouds and sun. High 86F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight Rain showers this evening with overcast skies overnight. Low 59F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Shmini Atzeres Day 70° Sunshine and clouds mixed.

Simchas Torah Night 58° Clear to partly cloudy. 

Sim has Torah Day 65° Showers early, becoming a steady rain later in the day. Chance of rain 80%.

 

- Simchas Torah day in BMG will take place in Bais Aaron Bais Medrash at 10th and Clifton Hakafos at night will begin at 7:00 with Maariv and end with krias Hatorah at 11:35 pm. Simchas Torah day shachris at 8:10 am Hakafos Rav Malkiel Kotler will speak bet 5th & 6th Hakafos.

Additionally in order to enhance the simchas Torah any bochur seen drinking alcohol or appears drunk will be asked to leave the premises of yeshiva by the ממונים. There will be security too around the campus at all entrances.

 

Yeshiva Chaim Berlin: Shmini Atzeres Ma'amar tonight at Gvul Yaavetz Sukkah will be at 11:00 pm, followed by Hakafos.

                              ליל הושענא רבא 

- Mishnah Torah 8:30 pm at Kol Aryeh minyan tehillim for ladies in the Ezras Nashin at 11:00pm 

-Hoshaanas sets available at BMG, Bingo sets for $1.99 open until 2am

- Mishna Torah at Somerset walk 9:00 Pm

-Bais Mordechai Mishna Torah 10:00, followed by seudas Dovid /Simcha's Bais hashoeva. Tehillim by chatzos. Shachris 8:00 AM.

- B"M Lutzk: Seder Limud 8:30-11:30pm

(Matan Schara B'tzida)

- Satmar Rockwell Mishna Torah 10:30 pm

- Smchas bais Hashieva at Mordy’s shteibel 8-10pm in the sukka  niggunim and divrei torah with the rav, 11:00 pm Mishna Torah

Mishna Torah quick paced at B"M Shvilei Dovid  74 Broadway Lakewood 9:00

-Grand River Shtibiel 2030 Whitesville Rd 

Toms River 9:30

-B"M kehillas Westgate 8:45 maariv 9:05 mishna Torah

- Bnei Yossochor Babad shul Toms River a Torah 8pm

- Khal South Whiteville Toms River  all night learning with hot refreshments 162 Stevens

- Shiutr by Rav Avrohom Bromberg shlita in BMG Mizrach BM at 11pm.

Fourth day chol Hamoed

וביום החמישי וביום השישי

Weather Rain showers this morning with some sunshine during the afternoon hours. High near 80F.. Chance of rain 50%.

-Local parks packed today parking lots full at Ocean county park playground areas.

Arcades open at Jenkinsons and Seaside heights

- President Trump, when asked if Iran was linked to the flydubai plane incident: “I would say the answer, based on what I’m hearing, is yes, but we’re working on it right now.”

- The United States is sending a third aircraft carrier and a second Marine unit to the Middle East, significantly reinforcing the already massive American military presence in the region.

- Trump: "Congratulations to the GREAT Boeing Company for producing a plane, the 737 Max, that was able to withstand G Forces and Strain far beyond what it was designed and expected to do. It was an amazing show of precise and powerful structural planning and design. It is about time that The Boeing Company, which builds, by far, the finest commercial airliners in the sky, was given credit for this airplane’s incredible “genius!” To Kelly Ortberg, and all of his officers and associates at Boeing, congratulations on a job well done!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Marreid couples can now receive $3400 tax credit  for tuition expenses doubling the intial $1700 however NY and NJ have yet to opt in. Agudah updates: Federal Education Tax Credit rules released, clearing the way for the program’s January 2027 launch. Married couples filing jointly can receive up to a combined $3,400 tax credit, with funds supporting K-12 tuition and other educational expenses.

Third day Chol Hamoed Wednesday 

וביום הרביעי וביום החמישי

Weather: A mix of clouds. High near 75F. Winds light and variable.

Weather tonight Partly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies late. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 62F. Winds light and variable

- Emirates airlines has announced the immediate suspension of travel to and from Israel until further notice

Simchas Bais Hashoeva Wed night:

- Shiur at Bais Faiga by Rav Elya  Chaim Swerldloff shlita R"Y Paterson on the Shiur of Esrog 8:45pm

- Skulen 

- Sterling Foresst sefard

- Passaic Yeshiva 

- Royal Grove

- Mishpachas Yagen 233 E. 5th Lakewood 

- President Trump says he spoke at length with Prime Minister Netanyahu about the Flydubai incident: “The co-pilot was either a terrorist or insane.” Trump said Netanyahu told him an Israeli plumber with no flying experience heard the screams, entered the cockpit, pulled the attacker away from the controls, and helped stabilize the aircraft before a pilot took over.

“I don’t know if it’s true, but that’s what Netanyahu told me,” Trump added.

- During a Yom Tov visit by Harav Aharon Feldman, Rosh Yeshivas Ner Yisroel in Baltimore, to the home of Harav Moshe Sternbuch, shlita, he gave chizuk to the Rosh Yeshiva to continue his efforts against the Eretz Hakodesh party in the World Zionist Organization. Rav Sternbuch said “May Hashem give you the koach to continue fighting the milchemes Hashem. You will not remain alone; others will join you.”

- Roberts carnival today at Blue Claws stadiun (PS. Its very hot bring your own water bottles)

- Yaniv, the Israeli passenger who helped prevent the hijacking on the FlyDubai plane to Israel, tells Bibi what happened inside the cockpit. The cockpit door was jammed and the co-pilot was trying to destroy the aircraft’s instruments.

He put the co-pilot in a chokehold and, with the help of other Israeli passengers, dragged him out of the cockpit.Yaniv then rushed back to the controls. "I pulled back on the controls and stopped the plane's dive. Good thing I watched 'Air Crash Investigation.'a docuseries that breaks down real aviation disasters and emergency procedures. After that the crew on board helped land the plane. Netanyahu called in a Nes from above.

- A commercial flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a violent clash reportedly erupted in the cockpit. According to Israeli officials, the co-pilot an Emerati stabbed the captain and attempted to take control of the aircraft with the intention of crashing it, in what they described as a suspected terrorist act. The plane reportedly plunged about 17,000 feet in less than a minute before Israeli passengers stormed the cockpit, subdued the co-pilot, and helped stabilize the aircraft. Another pair of pilots aboard the flight then took control, and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia. None of the roughly 180 passengers, most of whom were Israeli, were reported injured. Officials calling it the sukkos 5787 miracle.

- BDE: Petira of Rebbetzin Rivka Steinwurzel Rabinowitz A"Halmana of Rav Moshe Dovid Steinwurzel zt.l Rav Khal Beis Ephraim and RY Bobov and Mevaser Tov of Bialle. Levaya  will be 11.30am Sharp at Khal Beis Ephraim 2802 Ave J  in Flatbush. She taught for many years in Bais Yaakov of Boro Park.

Second day Chol Hamoed Tuesday 

וביום השלישי וביום הרביעי

Weather Generally cloudy. High 72F. Winds 5 to 10 mph.

Simchas Bais Hashoeva Tuesday night

- BMG at B"M Bais Aaron 10th and Clifton 9pm

- Skulen till late

- Mishpachas Munk 345 Squankum Rd 8pm

-  Yeshiva Chaim Berlin Mesibas Hachag/Maamar  @Sukkah of Gvul Yaavetz- 1580 Coney Island Ave. Maariv in Bais Medrash at 8:45.

- Mevakshei  Hashem 1555 Alamitos Dr. Lakewood with  Reb Shloimy Taussig.

- President Trump on Tehran: “I don’t know if they are still willing to surrender or not, but ultimately, they will surrender.”

- Roberts carniva tomorrow Wed at Blueclaws stadium parking lots.

- Arcades and bike rentals open at point pleasant  and Seaside Heights boardwalks

Shiur in Lutzk 1pm Rav Dov Walden shlita

Shiur in BM Kelmwoods by Rav Asher Chaim Leiberman shlita after Mincha 6:25

BMG Simchas Bais Hashoeva tonight 

American Dream 2 free shows today 2 and 4 pm

Chasdei Lev at Six Flags

Maamar tonight in Chaim Berlin 8:45pm 

Tefilos for Rav Yinason David shlita Yonasson Dovid Ben Devorah Rochel

First day Chol Hamoed Monday

וביום השני וביום השלישי

Weather tonight:

Cloudy. Low 57F. Winds light and variable.

Monday night Simchas Bais Hashoeva:

- For all yeshiva bochurim, at the Fountain Ballroom. 8pm

- Skulen 9pm

- Stolin

- Neimark shul 2461 Whitseville Rd Toms River 

- Breslov 944 E. County Line 9pm

- Mishpachas Brodt 14th st

 - Rubashkin Jackson

Weather: Rain showers early with some sunshine later in the day. High 68F. Winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Flood watch until 10:30 am

- Trump: Axios just released a story that “Trump” offered Sanctions Relief and Frozen Funds to Iran. This is untrue. I offered them NOTHING! Axios’ story, like most others, is a HOAX, used only for purposes of satisfying their Trump Derangement Syndrome. They should withdraw this fake story, IMMEDIATELY! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Iran has agreed to haluranium enrichment in exchange for US sanctions relief.

-BDE: Petirah of the Dzirka Rebbe zt"l, Harav Aharon Brizel of Boro Park, niftar at 73.Levaya set for 3:30 PM, at the Jirka Shul, 5 Ditmas Ave. Kevura at Har Shalom, Airmont, NY.

Greater adventure learning program every morning in bais Faiga 10:30am - 11:30am 

Shiur in Lutzk by 1:00pm

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Yisroel Dov Birnhack Z"L from Brooklyn/Lakewood  Levaya in Lakewood at the. Chapel off 7th st. 10:30 am Kevurah in EY.

Tonight Simchas Bais Hashoeva for all yeshiva bochurim, at the Fountain Ballroom with the participation of the Lakewood  BMG roshei Yeshiva shlita and Rebbeim and Roshei yeshiva and mesivta across Lakewood special guest Rav Efraim Waxman shlita. Music by R Shloimy Daskal and R Hershy Weinberger with Yedidim choir. Starting with Maariv at 8pm.

  

Motzei Yom Tov first days. A Gut Moed.

Weather tonight Night Periods of rain. Low 59F. Winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a half an inch

Tomorrow Monday Cloudy. Periods of rain early. High 63F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

Rest of week dry no rain temps in the 70's and upper 80's

For indoor trip ideas see Here

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Rephoel Yitzchok Isaac Shain -ZTL long time Rebbe in Adelphia Yeshiva son of Rav Moshe and rebbetzin Ruchama Shain. Levaya tomorrow in Lakewood at BMG Yoshon Bais Medrahsh 2:15 pm with kevurah in Lakewood.

- Simchas Bais Hashoeva motzei YT

Due to weather some may be indoors or canceled Simchas Bais Hashoeva motzei YT

Many Mesivtas and chadorim tonight 

Skulen 10pm

Westgate shul

Kumzitz in Jackson 6 Bear Trail 9:45pm

Arlington shul

R' Gissingers shul

Klausenberg Oak N vine

Kelmwoods shul Westgate 

Stolin E. 7th street Toms Toms Toms Toms Toms Toms 

Forest park BM

- A Memorable First Days of Sukkos in Lakewood

The first days of Sukkos in Lakewood were certainly memorable, with heavy rains and strong winds throughout Yom Tov. A  Nor’easter soaked parts of N.J. with 4+ inches of rain. The Lakewood area received bet 4-5 inches of rain.

B’H, on the first night of Yom Tov, the rain arrived later in the evening, allowing many people to have their first meal inside the sukkah. However, rain continued through much of the remainder of Yom Tov. A brief pause in the rain on the first day allowed time for a brief seudah, though the rain continued straight through the night, making it difficult for many to say the bracha of leishev basukkah and eat a kezayis in the sukkah on the second night. On the second day, the rain stopped early, allowing a few hours for people to have a seudah in the sukkah. The rain then resumed and continued for the rest of Yom Tov.

The weather also caused significant damage to many sukkahs. Some sukkahs collapsed, while in others the schach fell in, caved in, or was blown away. Some schach became extremely heavy from the accumulated rainwater on the shlock, causing the sukkah underneath to give way and, in some cases, topple inward. Many awnings also broke or were unable to withstand the strong winds. Despite the severe weather conditions, there were no reports of any power outages. In Ocean County, some 17,800 customers lost power around midday, including 10,800 in Brick, or 30% of the town. The Lexington area blackout from 930 to 1230.

Nearby areas in Ocean and Monmouth counties experienced much higher totals such as Toms River with 3.70 inches and Bradley Beach with over 5 inches while Lakewood remained on the lower end of the regional precipitation spectrum.

- Open tonight Aisle 9, Nutmeg,Evergreen 

All Pizza shops 

- President Trump has announced he will address the nation tomorrow from the Oval Office at 2 pm

- President Trump says he expects further talks with Iran this week, but made clear that renewed U.S. strikes remain on the table.

- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly flew secretly to Abu Dhabi and met UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed to discuss the Iranian threat.

Hoshanos in Lakewood  Bais Medrash Govoha

Hoshanos in Mir

Saying Hosha Na in Ponovezh Rav Markowitz

After Hoshanos in Slabodka

Simchas Bais Hashoeva for Lakewood bochurim

Birchas Kohanim Monday at the Kosel

Rav Moshe Sternbuch Netilas Lulav 1st day Chol Hamoed Sukkos

Lakewood Zmanim ערב חג הסוכות תשפ"ז זמן שמחתנו

   ופרוש עלינו סוכת שלומך

Friday, September 25, 2026 / י״ד תשרי תשפ״ז

ערב סוכות

candle lighting: 6:30pm

shkiah/sunset: 6:48 pm

Chatzos 12:48

Weather update;

6pm  60% chance

7pm   65% chance of Rain

8pm 36% chance of rain

9pm 33% chance of Rain

10pm 64% chance of rain

11pm 67% chance of rain

12am 57% chance of rain

"ושמחת בחגך והיית אך שמח"

 אומר הגאון מווילנא "המצווה הכי קשה בתורה היא

Friday Erev Sukkos 5787 News Updates

Friday, September 25, 2026 / י״ד תשרי תשפ״ז

ערב סוכות

Candle lighting 6:30pm 

Shkiah: 6:48 pm

Weather today Cloudy with gusty winds. High near 70F. Winds NNE at 20 to 30 mph. Coastal flooding possible at high tide.

Tonight Windy. A steady rain this evening, with showers continuing overnight. Low 56F. Winds NNE at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

- The forecast track for a powerful nor’easter storm expected to bring high winds and tidal flooding to the Jersey Shore has shifted closer to the coast, with more widespread wind and rain possible inland through early Sunday. “The main impacts of the approaching storm still look to be primarily for marine and coastal-land areas, with tidal flooding and strong gusty wind “However, the forecast for the inland winds has increased, and northerly winds gusting 30-45 mph are forecast to occur as early as tonight through Shabbos night.”

- LPD Advisory: As Lakewood anticipates heavy winds and rainstorms over the weekend, we urge residents to ensure that all outdoor items are safely secured ahead of the difficult weather conditions.

- Some shuls will be davening maariv earlier than scheduled 

- Daled minim shuks open today until 2 pm

- Center of town open until 4pm

- Video: Learn how to make a lulav ring HERE

- Ami/Mishpacha magazines are $16 Zman is $18

- Reports of scalping  cleaning ladies during the busy erev sukkos season.

- Simchas Bais Hashoeva at BMG Wed night in Bais Aaron 9:00pm

- Att Westgate Lakewood commons residents, in previous years township garbage trucks would come at 5 or 6am to collect the garbage from the dumpsters while people are asleep in the sukka waking up the neighborhoods. Reach out to DPW if you want simchas Yom Tov

- American Philantrophists in Wretz Yisroel for Sukkos distributed money on the streets kf Yerushalayim to toshvei Eretz Yisroel leaved Yom Tov. R Yoeli Landau gave out envelopes of 1200 Shekel totaling 7 million shekels.

- JCP&L are ready for the storm: Forecasters, including FirstEnergy's in-house meteorologists, are monitoring the nor'easter developing along the eastern U.S. coast. JCP&L is prepared. We've activated our storm response plan and have additional crews and resources in place before the weather arrives. Line workers, forestry teams, substation personnel and support staff are pre-positioned across our service territory and ready to respond if outages occur.

- Vaad L'Mishmeres Shatnez A Tiglio-brand men’s wool suit was recently found to contain shatnez. Threads containing both wool and linen were discovered within the garment.

- Manasquan officials are urging residents in the borough’s oceanfront neighborhood to voluntarily evacuate as a powerful nor’easter approaches, raising concerns about significant coastal flooding

What To Do If It Rains The First Night of Sukkos

What To Do If It Rains The First Night of Sukkos

Hopefully the forecast holds up and we get the meal in tonight.

 The weather forecast for the first night of Sukkos this year is not looking promising for the Lakewood area with rain in the forecast  although some weather stations are showing a later start after 12am others show earlier possibility after 9pm and late into the wee hours of the morning. 8 years ago in 2018 it rained the first night yuntiff.

 As people came home from shul the question was how long to wait before starting the meal. Do you hold out to chatzos hoping the weather will let up? what about the kids how late can they stay up?  Can you make a bracha of leishev ba’sukka in this weather?  Those with a shlock could unroll it and quickly make kiddush before the rain seeeps in.

For reference:

Some  Rabbonim announced in shul not to wait more than an hour, others held out longer for a small break in the weather enough to make kiddush hamotzie and  start the meal.

Chazal say its a סימן קללה if it rains on sukkos some say it is only referring to the first night and only applies to Eretz Yisrael. The piskei Teshuva brings down from the bikurei yaakov that according to the Rama that one can eat in the rain on the first night it is not considered a סימן קללה, to the contrary one gets more schar fr it.

For all halachick matters consult with your LOR.

 פסקי תשובות (סי’ תרלט אות יח) . ביכורי יעקב (שם ס”ק לט) כתב כי מאחר שדעת הרמ”א שניתן לאכול בסוכה כשיורדים גשמים בלילה הראשון, הרי דווקא בלילה זה אינו סימן קללה, שהרי הוא אוכל בסוכה, ואדרבה מתוך צער, ושכרו מרובה יותר. וכן הביא בשם שו”ת זכרון יהודה (גרינוולד, סי’ קפג).