Monday June 1st News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 73° Partly cloudy, tonight low 48

- Adirei HaTorah replay audio only (video not working) losten HERE 

- Giyus: Protestors and yeshiva bochurim are  blocking the entrance to yerushalayim and other highways near Bnai brak   in protest of the arrest of  yeshiva bochurim for draft dodging. Meanwhile Police in Bet Shemesh arrested 8 bochurim for storming the police station and asked the courts to extend their detention for 5 days 

- Tonight in Lakewood Yartzeit Seuda ansd Siyum hashas  for the Mashgiach Rav Moshe Wolfson ZTL at Bais Medrash Emunas Yisroek 23 Clover street Lakewood starting with Maariv at 9:20 

- BDE:  Petirah of Rebbetzin Miriam Twersky A”h, The  Rachmastrivka Rebbetzin Almana of the  Rebbe of Boro Park, Rav Chai Yitzchok Twersky Zt”l. she was 92.  The Levaya will take place 1:30pm in Boro Park, then Skver and then Monsey, where she will be brought to Kevura.

- Adirei HaTorah: A new edition of kuntres "Ohr Adirei HaTorah"  was  published in honor of the Adirei HaTorah 5786 gathering. A collection of Torah insights, inspiration, and words of  encouragement  inspired by the Adirei HaTorah gathering, intended to provide chizuk throughout the year. The sefer is dedicated to highlighting the greatness, importance, and elevated status of those who study and toil in Torah, and the positive influence they have on the world.

- Four workers were injured when a video board fell while being removed after an event Sunday at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, arena officials said. All four were treated and released from an area hospital, according to the Oak View Group, the arena’s New York City-based management company. The video board belongs to a third-party production company, Oak View Group said. All patrons attending the event held by Congregation Gates of Mercy, a Lakewood-based Jewish organization, had already departed the arena.(NJ.com)

- Primary election is tomorrow, polls open from 6am - 8 pm: Registered Democrats and Republicans are allowed to vote in their party’s primary in New Jersey. And unaffiliated registered voters can take part, too. Those who claim no party affiliation can simply walk into their polling station on Election Day and ask for a Democratic or Republican primary ballot. You can pick only one. That means you’re then registered under that party. You can return to unaffiliated status after the primary by re-registering as an unaffiliated voter. Registered Democrats, though, are unable to vote in the Republican primary and vice-versa. Localy in Lakewood there's 2 frum candidates on the republican ballot challenging the incumbent. You can vote for two

- Giyus: israel's Military Police is preparing to launch a large-scale enforcement operation this week targeting dozens of individuals classified as draft evaders, with coordinated raids planned across several cities in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area. However, Israel Police officials have reportedly asked that the operation be postponed due to mounting security demands and the expanding rocket threat  in the north.

-  Jackson: Man Lying In Roadway Dies After Run Over By Dump Truck In Jackson: Prosecutor investigating 

A man was found dead on South Hope Chapel Road near Linda drive  in Jackson early Monday morning after a dump truck unknowingly ran over his body, authorities said. Investigators determined the victim was already lying in the roadway when the truck passed over him. The driver immediately stopped and called police. The man's identity has not yet been released, and the circumstances that led to him being in the road remain under investigation.

- The unrest at Delaney Hall continued Sunday night after the first enactment of an emergency curfew around the federal immigration jail.Hundreds of cops in riot gear led by the New Jersey State Police detained several people after the curfew went into effect at 9 p.m. Sunday.

- Authorities are investigating a shooting early Sunday in Howell that left a man hospitalized, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said.The shooting was reported by a 911 call at 12:05 a.m. on the 200 block of Alexander Avenue, the prosecutor's office said.

Howell police arrived and found the man suffering from a gunshot wound and he was taken to the hospital for treatment, the prosecutor's office said.

Road Closures Mount, Officials Remain Silent

It happened again last night.

Thousands returning home from the Adirei HaTorah event in Philadelphia were forced to navigate a maze of road closures and detours just to get back to their homes. What should have been a routine drive turned into a frustrating, time-consuming ordeal, with some trips taking several times longer than normal.

And through it all, silence. No explanations.

No sympathy. No apologies.

At last week's Township Committee meeting on Thursday , a resident emailed a straightforward question during public comment: What is going on with all of this traffic and construction? What is being done? Who is benefiting from it? And is there any end in sight?

Instead of providing answers, the mayor speed-read the question and simply referred residents to Lakewood Police Department traffic alerts. That was the entire response.

No explanation. No timeline. No acknowledgment of the daily disruption residents are enduring.

The other committee members sat silently, offering nothing as residents continue to suffer through a traffic nightmare that has dragged on for years.

The contrast with neighboring communities is striking. In Howell and Jackson, elected officials hold in-person meetings where residents can speak directly to their representatives, ask questions, and receive answers. Public officials are expected to communicate with the people they serve.

In Lakewood, the Township Committee continues to hide from public scrutiny. Residents cannot address officials face-to-face. Difficult questions are avoided. Criticism is ignored. Carefully crafted statements are released through friendly media outlets while residents are left in the dark.

As the saying goes, if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen.

The June wedding season is now underway, yet residents still have no clear timeline for when this disruption will end. Sending out an occasional traffic alert is not leadership.

Baalei simcha deserve to know that family and friends can reach their weddings on time. Parents should be able to pick up medicine, groceries, or children without spending an extra hour stuck in traffic. Working people should be able to get home. Bnei Torah should be able to learn a full night seder without worrying whether a routine drive will turn into a major delay.

Roads continue to be closed with little warning, forcing traffic onto already congested side streets and perimeter roads.

Residents are also asking another important question:

Who is benefiting from all this construction?

Many residents have heard that drainage and infrastructure projects are being undertaken to facilitate future development approvals. Whether those claims are accurate or not, the perception exists because township officials have failed to communicate openly and transparently with the public.

For more than two decades, the same leadership has controlled Lakewood Township. At some point, blaming the county, the state, or someone else is no longer enough. Leadership means taking responsibility. Leadership means communicating with residents. Leadership means showing respect to the people who pay taxes, vote, raise families, and live with the consequences of these decisions every day.

Lakewood residents deserve answers.They deserve transparency. They deserve accountability.

Most of all, they deserve elected officials who are willing to face the public, explain what is happening, and acknowledge the very real hardship these projects have imposed on thousands of residents.

With elections approaching, residents should have an opportunity to decide whether that accountability finally arrives.

Iran Israel Updates Monday June 1

- Trump: Iran really wants to make a deal, and it will be a good one for the U.S.A. and those that are with us. But don’t the Dumocrats, and various seemingly unpatriotic Republicans, understand that it is MUCH tougher for me to properly do my job and negotiate, when political hacks keep negatively “chirping,” at levels never seen before, over and over again, that I should move faster, or move slower, or go to war, or not go to war, or whatever. Just sit back and relax, it will all work out well in the end - It always does! President DJT

- Netanyahu: "There will be no situation where Hezbollah attacks our cities and citizens, and the terrorist headquarters in Dahiyya will remain out of touch.”

- Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi: “For immediate attention: The ceasefire between Iran and the US is unequivocally a ceasefire on all fronts, including in Lebanon. Its violation on one front is a violation of the ceasefire on all fronts. The US and Israel are responsible for the consequences of any violation.”

- Another IDF soldier killed  in Lebanon  from a Hezbollah explosive  drone. Adam Tzarfati, Hyd, 20 years old. From Rosh Hayin.

- Joint statement by PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz: In light of the repeated and recurring violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon by the terrorist organization Hezbollah and the attacks against our cities and citizens, PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz have ordered the IDF to strike terror targets in the Dahiyeh district in Beirut.

- Israel says it will renew strikes on Hezbollah in Beirut after lobbying for US green light.

- Another threat from the Senior member of the Iran negotiation team, Marandi: “If Netanyahu doesn’t stop his genocidal war in Lebanon, the collapse of the US economy will begin in June. The clock is ticking.”

Oif Simchas Sunday 15 Sivan

Chasunas:

Oberman - Deutsch Ateres Esther

Abayev - Austen Ateres Blima

Holman - Eisen Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Joselit - Spira Fountain Ballroom 

Bober Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Road closures again in Lakewood at Rt 9 Central intersection affecting all those heading back home from Yeshiva after Adirei HaTorah event

Live: Adirei HaTorah 2026

Update for now live video stream only available on Adirei HaTorah website  by providing email  address HERE

Sunday May 31 News Updates Lakewood

Weather 77° Sunshine to start, then a few afternoon clouds. Same weather in Philly 

Road closures Again tonight in the heart of Lakewood 

Adirei HaTorah watch live. HERE  

- Giyus: Protesters breached a police station in Bet Shemesh after a bochur was arrested for draft dodging and held at the  station. Many were arrested clashing with police 

- Trump: Fake News CNN said today, routinely, that my Iran Nuclear Deal doesn’t talk about Nuclear, when actually it states, very clearly, that Iran will not have a Nuclear Weapon. It then goes on, in very strong and lengthy detail, to discuss various other aspects of Nuclear. In fact, that’s what most of the agreement is about. CNN, and so many others in the Fake News Media, is a Low Ratings disaster. Even with new ownership, it is unlikely to ever get better!!! President DJT".

- At the Keren Olam Hatorah meeting of gedolei Yisroel today in Bnei Brak Rav Dov Landau said we were persecuted for years but the Torah is eternal. Rav Shaul alter shlita was in attendance. 

- Giyus: A Bochur from Yeshivas Ateres Shlomo was arrested.  Last time the R"Y Rav Sholom Ber Sorotzkin organized a million man Hafgana when a bochur from his yeshiva was jailed

-  New Traffic signal coming to the entrance of Westgate at New Central Ave and Hillside blvd

Tehillim: The Rachmastrivka Rebbetzin, the Rebbetzin of the previous Rebbe, zt"l, was rushed to the hospital with a serious infection after having just come home from a long hospitalization. Name is Miriam bas Trana.

- 2 hurt, 1 seriously, in ramming terror attack at West Bank’s Gush Etzion Junction. 

MDA says it is treating a 17-year-old girl in serious condition and a 15-year-old girl in moderate condition. One more person is treated for acute anxiety. The terrorist was shot dead by IDF soldiers.  A The terrorist 30-year-old Palestinian from the Chevron area.

- Adirei Hatorah,  Amudei Olam event today on behalf of Lakewood youngeleit.

- Last day for early voting in the primary elections. Lakewood Township hall open until 6pm. The general elections are this Tuesday June 2. Two frum candidates on republican ballot for township committee R' Aaron Hirsch and R' Moshe Raitzik running against the incumbent Tiwnahip committee members.

- Giyus: Organizers from the Bnei Torah faction have postponed planned process today against the IDF draft after negotiating with IDF Military to release all bochurim that were recently arrested. They  said if there's no action the hagganos will continue in full strength.

In other cities theree were some welcome home kabolas Panim event with singing and dancing for bochurim who were released from military prison.

- Video: From Rav Chaim Volozhiner to Rav Chaim of Brisker"The Amazing Shiur of the Legendary Image of Avi HaYeshivos in Honor of the 205th Yahrtzeit of Rav Chaim Volozhiner zt”l,as related by Reb Michoel Sorotzkin watch HERE

- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill says the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has agreed to restore family visitation at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark.

Starting today, limited visitation will resume at noon, and regular visitation hours will be restored beginning tomorrow.

Law enforcement will help escort families into the facility.

- Prominent rabbonim will convene this evening  in Bnei Brak to discuss the continuation of securing budget allocations for yeshivas. Participating will be the leaders of Degel HaTorah, Rav Dov Landau and Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, the Rebbes of Gur and Vizhnitz, and Sephardic rabbonim.

- Thousands of visa-holding residents in New Jersey might have to leave the country to apply to become permanent residents under a new Trump administration policy.

- Authorities are investigating multiple unusual incidents in Brooklyn after more than a dozen people were spotted climbing into and out of sewer manholes, police said Friday. officials said a group of eight people descended into the sewer system near Heyward Street and Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg  and another  seven people were seen  entering a manhole  in Gravesend section of Brooklyn 

- Newark’s mayor said he will enact an emergency curfew in the half-mile area surrounding Delaney Hall

- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city will provide security for participants and protesters during the Israel Day parade scheduled for Sunday in Manhattan.

Speaking this week, Mamdani said his administration is committed to protecting public safety while upholding the right to peaceful protest. He also highlighted city efforts to combat antisemitism and said Jewish New Yorkers should feel safe and welcomed in the city.

Father of A Bochur arrested for IDF draft sits in protest outside the Military prison all week

Adirei HaTorah 5.0 Event Updates

Doors open at 3pm mincha 4:45pm

Program begins at 5pm

Dial in numbers  712-637- 3000

605-417- 0300 and 712-432-2910

Watch Live video Hookup on Adirei HaTorah website with providing email address HERE

HERE

- Rav Yitzchok Soloveitchik shlita at the end of his speech gave a special bracha to boys and girls in the parsha of shidduchim they should find their zivug  bekarov and it should be with clarity and no sfekos when choosing a shidduch. He asked the crowd to answer Amen.

Rav Yitzchok Soloveitchik shlita stopped in to Cure Aeena stadium on his way back from the Maamad in Philadelphia. The crowd welcomed him with singing 

10:00 pm Caravan of minivans and buses stretching along the 195 from Trenton to Lakewood 

10:30 Event concludes crowds head for the exits

9:07 Maariv 

9:00pm Music resumes

8:50 Kabolas Ol Malchus Shamayim by Rav Yeruchom Olshin who called the assembled Mevakshei Hashem and thanked all those behind the Adirei Hatorah movement all year long.

8:40 pm Music resumes

8:05 pm Rav Uri Deutsch shlita guest speaker addresses the crowd in English expounding on the concept of Simchas haTorah today, and the bracha of Chacham Harazim. The crowd applauded as he gave a special mention tov the wife's of the adirei haTorah who are also raising the next generation and the parents and in laws who support them. And also the thousands of yeshiva bochurim who will also answer the call of mi LaHashem Elay.

- Crowd dancing after the Siyum

- 7:48:  Mazel Tov: Music begins and stadiums break out in dancing after the siyum hashas and Shisha Sidrei mishna.

- 7:35 Rav Yisroel Neuman shlita  makes the Siyum Hashas and Siyum Mishnayos reciting the last mishna in Uktzin and end of maseches Nida with reciting the Hadran with tears. Kaddish was said by relatives of those who the siyum was lzecher nishmasam.

7:15 Music with slow  dveykus songs of Torah leading up to the siyum,with Naftoli Kempeh and Yanky Daskal with the crowd joining in the singing.

- 7:10pm Video tribu te for Rav Shimon Frank ZTL who the Siyum Hashas is in his memory

- 7pm Rav Yitzchok Soloveitchik shlita addresses the audience in Yiddish He was introduced as an American Gadol. He spoke about the great heights and siyata dishmaya one attains when learning Torah with yegiah.

- 6:50 video message by Rav Yitzchok Sorotzkin shlit

Music video by Boruch Levine shown with choirs joining in live in a kumzitz style song.

The  R"Y Rav Malkiel mentioned the machzikei haTorah the group that are supporting the adirei hatorah have again taken upon themselves to give a raise to the monthly kollel check.

- 5:55pm Rosh Yeshiva Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita addresses the crowd. He welcomed Rav Yitzchok Soloveitchik shlita from EY and the youngeleit and the thousands assembled at the satellite location in Cure Arena.

The R"Y mentioned that the olam Hatorah in Eretz Yisroel currently under a gezeiras Giyus and persecuted by the government  are the twins of the Bnei Torah in America and while the Torah is stepped on, we standing solidarity with them and this mamma is a testament in increasing the Kavod HaTorah uplifting klal yisroel as a Am Chochom venison. He said over from his zaideh Rav Aharon Kotler that the security on EY is dependent on the limud Hatorah. The adirei HaTorah the notes medrash of Bais Medrash Goviha our anudei Haolam are holding up the world. And the supporters who are machzik The Torah are themselves growing in Torah. What they pulled off this year is with siyata dishmaya. May The redifos of the eruv rav stop and we should be zoche to Haromas Keren Hatorah 

- 5:30 After 10 minutes of music, The Rosh Hayeahiva Rav Dovid Schustal shlita is introduced by the emcee Rav Nachum Binder to lead with Tehillim. The Rosh Yeshiva spoke briefly of the plight of the bnos yisroel who are waiting  for their shidduch for those who need a refuah and for the bnei hayeahivos in EY under the threat of gezeiras Giyus.

Roshei Yeshiva entrance 

5:20 pm Roshei Yeshiva  and Mashgiach shlita enter the arena with the signature Adirwi announcement by R Yanky Daskal as crowd stands up welcoming the Gedolim to the niggun of  Pischu Shearim..

5pm - Program begins led with Tehilim recited by Senior Rosh Chabura Harav Chaim Ginsberg shlita. Followed by Mincha

- Music and negina provided by R' Mayer Adler from Bnei Brak, Bartoli Kempeh, Yanky Daskal Hershy Weinberger, Duvid Berger ,Shaya Lebron 

Yedidim Choir and Yingerlach Choir 

- Pizza shops in Lakewood full with only ladies and children

- Organizers tell Israeli Hapargod news they expect 25k at the event.

- There's a private reception for donors with the Roshei Yeshiva in the vip section

- Busses from yeshiva pulling in to the stadium as the crowds trickle in to the arena. Rugelach were served on the buses for all to enjoy.

- Rav Yitzchok Soloveitchik shlita headed to the event from his host in Brooklyn 

- The dais at Adirei Hatorah will be a circle in the center. With a  360° view.

- Junior Adirei Hatorah program Avos Ubanim of Lakewood will have a live hook up program event for boys at BMG Bais Yitzchok Bais Medrash downstairs in Ateres Esther hall there will be learning at 6pm followed by a video broadcast at 6:30 $5 admission fee.

Adirei HaTorah: in addition to a Siyum HaShas in memory of Reb Shimon Frank ZTL a Siyum HaMishnayos will be made, l’ilui nishmas talmidei haYeshiva who were niftar this year. Rav Lazer Kuperman Z"L Rav Naftali Cukier Z"L, Reb Elimelech Shimon Rosner z”l, and Rav Shlomo Weisberg z”l.

To listen to Adirei Hatorah tonight live. Call into one of the numbers below:

US:

 712-637 - 3000

 605-417-0300

 712-432-4305

 605 - 801- 1117

 

UK: 0333-366-1039

Israel: 077-272- 3200

In previous years there was a livestream video hook at adireihatorah.com must enter a email address to receive link.

There will be a hookup location at the high school for sheikh Adirei 

Several food establishments open late to accommodate those returning home to Lakewood. Youngeleit and bochurim going to night seder on return to yeshiva 

Iran/Israel News Updates Sunday May 31

- Hezbollah is launching a major barrage of rockets at the entire north of Israel, all the way up to Teveria.

- Senior Israeli officials requested that the Trump administration allow the IDF to expand its strikes to Beirut - I24News

- 2 hurt, 1 seriously, in ramming terror attack at West Bank’s Gush Etzion Junction. Arab terrorist shot dead by IDF soldier.

- Several rockets were launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon at the border community of Misgav Am a short while ago. According to the IDF, the projectiles struck open areas. There are no reports of injuries

- The IDF captured the historic Beaufort Castle and the surrounding strategic ridge as it pushed deeper into Lebanon.

- Netanyahu: "We have returned to Beaufort stronger than ever. Tonight, our heroic fighters captured the Beaufort outpost. They proudly raised there the flag of the State of Israel and the flag of the Golani Brigade. I remind you that 44 years ago, this place was a symbol of the heroic battle of our fighters, but also of a deep division within us. Today, we have returned to a different Beaufort. We have returned united, determined, stronger than ever.”

- A IDF soldier was killed and four others were lightly wounded in a Hezbollah explosive drone attack in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced on Sunday, The soldier, Michael Tyukin, 21, from Ashkelon.

- Gaza, the IDF struck this week about 10 Hamas bunkers

- Iran IRNA news: Ghalibaf says we will not accept any agreement until the nation’s rights are secured

Donald J. Trump ReTruthed Newt Gingrich:

After spending this week reviewing the Iranian war I am now convinced President Trump is on the  of an historic victory. The real

Motzei Shabbos Naso News Updates Lakewood

 Violent clash erupts at Delaney Hall. Chaos follows Gov. Sherrill’s ‘peaceful protest zone’ plan. The violent skirmish came hours after Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s administration had the State Police take over public safety at the facility and set up “peaceful protest zones” amid a week of unrest at the federal immigrant detention center in Newark.

Demonstrators outside the facility say they were boxed in between ICE agents and state troopers Friday night. But state officials say State Police acted only after a small group of protesters became disruptive and refused orders.

- Lakewood primary early voting tomorrow  2 feum candidates Aaron Hircsh and Moshe Raitzik on republican ticket for township committee to unseat incumbent 

- Adirei HaTorah event tomorrow with earlier start. Doors open at 3pm.  A livestream link has yet to be announced. Rav Yitzchok Soloveitchik shlita from Yerushalayim scheduled to attend the maamad at Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Center Arena with a satellite location at Cure Arena in Trenton.

There will be public buses going to cure Arena sign up here

- Giyus: The shabbos usually a time for yeshiva bochurim and kollel members to relax with family, was reportedly marked by fear and anxiety over arrests related to military draft enforcement. Families hosted bochurim in alternate locations, some students avoided traveling normally, and three yeshiva students were reportedly arrested while traveling home and transferred to military authorities, fueling concern and plans for protests within parts of the chareidi community. Bhol

- Israeli day parade tomorrow in NYC mayor Mamdani will skip it while a large knesset delegation will attend.

Iran/Israel Updates Motzei Shabbos Naso

 President Donald Trump asked for multiple edits to the Iran  deal, including regarding the remaining nuclear material and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports.

Trump wants a deal and expects it to be finalized soon, with a new back-and-forth expected to take days or longer.

Hezbollah fired a barrage of some 15 rockets at northern Israel, one of which exploded in a commercial center in the northern town of Kiryat Shmona, early Shabbos day.

There were no injuries in the strike that came while the center was closed, but the explosion caused extensive damage.

The IDF said that most of the rockets were intercepted, but it noted that one had impacted in Kiryat Shmona. It later published video

Israel shuts down schools near Lebanon border amid repeated Hezbollah rocket, drone attacks

IDF Home Front Command tightens guidelines, as Nahariya hospital moves operations underground.

- US official to Israel Hayom: President Trump decided to stop the war with Iran, fearing a major loss in the midterm election, because of polls that show that the war is unpopular and rising gas prices. Trump decided to hold off on a deal with Iran and also not restart the war, but he will finish it after the midterms.

- Trump: “If you're going to be in a hurry, you're not going to make a good deal, and slowly but surely, we're getting, I think, what we want  and if we don't get what we want, we're going to end it a different way."

-President Trump "tightened" the terms of the possible draft agreement to end the war in Iran and sent the proposed changes back to Iran for review and consideration. (NYT)

- NBC: An advanced shoulder-fired missile supplied by China may have been used to down the American F-15 over Iran last month. 

According to the report, the Chinese also provided the Iranians with a special radar system capable of detecting stealth aircraft.

Lakewood Zmanim עש"ק פרשת נשא תשפ"ו

 

Lakewood Zmanim Friday, May 29, 2026 / י״ג סיון תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת נשא

Candle lighting 7:59 pm

Shkiah/Sunset 8:17 pm

Weather: Shabbos day Weather: Friday night low 55

Shabbos day 66° Partly cloudy.

 9:12:54 סוף זמן קריאת שמע גר"א ובעל התניא

Pirkei Avos 'פרק א

כה תברכו את בני ישראל אמור להם: יברכך ה' וישמרך, יאר ה' פניו אליך ויחנך, ישא ה' פניו אליך וישם לך שלום ושמו את שמי על בני ישראל ואני אברכם

Parshas Naso is the longest parsha in the Torah with 176 pesukim, The longest chapter in Tehillim (chapter 119) has 176 Pesukim.The biggest Masechta in the Talmud, Bava Basra, has 176 Blatt. What is the connection between all these?

First. the Gematria of the word נשא with the kollel is 352 that is 176 x 2 to tell you that every Passuk has a deeper meaning either Perush Remez Derush or Sod.

 Another reason - Chapter 119 of Tehillim has 176 verses because it follows a pattern whereby the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet are used to begin 8 pesukim each. That is, 22-times-8 equals 176.22 is a number of completeness, because it is the full representation of the 22 letters of the Alef-Beis - i.e. everything from Alef to Tav.

As for the number 8: We know that 7 represents the "natural realm" - i.e. 7 days of the week, 7 notes in the musical scale, etc. But 8 represents completeness beyond nature - a completeness in the spiritual realm. That is why Bris Milah is held on the 8th day of a boy's life. This also explains why God first commanded Avraham to perform circumcision with the words, "Walk before Me and be complete" (Genesis 17:1).The product of two "complete" numbers, "22-times-8," is therefore the ultimate completeness. That's why 176 is used to demonstrate the supernal perfection of our holy Torah.

Iran Israel Updates Friday May 29

-The administration believes an agreement is close, but disputes remain, including over the unfreezing of Iranian funds, the official said. - NYT

- Iranian senior official to Reuters: The MOU between Tehran and Washington is possible, only if the issues related to the nuclear program are not in the MOU

- Iran Revolutionary Guards' "Fars" News Agency: Sources familiar with the details say Trump's statements are incorrect. The framework agreement text is in its final approval stages in Iran, but a final decision has not yet been made. Iran emphasized that it will open the strait according to pre-established arrangements, ranging from ship inspections to providing insurance for ships (for a fee).

Trump claimed Iran would give up its nuclear program - this is not true and does not appear in the memorandum of understanding.

The most important condition Trump did not mention is the payment of $12 billion from Iran's frozen assets; according to the framework agreement text, this payment must be made immediately upon implementation of the agreement, and until the funds are paid, Iran will not enter further negotiation stages.

Ceasefire in Lebanon - Iran demands a complete ceasefire in Lebanon.

- Reports: Likely Trump may sign a deal this afternoon at 3pm

- Trump: "I will be meeting now, in the Situation Room, to make a final determination."

- Trump: "Iran must agree that they will never have a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb. The Hormuz Strait must be immediately open, no tolls, for unrestricted shipping traffic, in both directions. All water mines (bombs), if any, will be terminated (we have removed, through detonation, numerous such mines with our great underwater mine sweepers. Iran will complete the immediate removal and/or detonation of any mines that are left, which will not be many!). Ships caught in the Strait due to our amazing and unprecedented Naval Blockade, which will now be lifted, may start the process of “heading home!” Say HELLO to your wives, husbands, parents, and families from me, your favorite President! The enriched material, sometimes referred to as “Nuclear Dust,” which is buried deep underground with virtually collapsed mountains, caused by our powerful B2 Bomber attack 11 months ago, sitting on top of it, will be unearthed by the United States (which, it is agreed, is the only Country, along with China, with the mechanical capability of doing so!), in close coordination and conjunction with the Islamic Republic of Iran, plus the International Atomic Energy Agency, and DESTROYED. No money will be exchanged, until further notice. Other items, of far less importance, have been agreed to. I will be meeting now, in the Situation Room, to make a final determination. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Iranian nationals recruited and trained by the Mossad carried out the ground operation seen in footage from the opening minutes of Operation Rising Lion, not Israeli operatives. 

The agents had returned to Iran years earlier, living ordinary civilian lives until activated in spring 2025.  A joint Mossad-IAF team assigned them to knock out an air-defense facility to clear Israeli jets over Tehran. 

Weapons, drones and missile components were smuggled in, broken into parts and hidden inside everyday objects. 

Final target coordinates reached the teams only shortly before launch. 

Additional Mossad-run cells were activated the same night, helping guide strikes on senior IRGC aerospace commanders and disabling air-defense and ballistic-missile systems across Tehran.

- PM Netanyahu at visit to the IDF  on the northern border: "Our forces have crossed  the Litani River and advanced to the controlling areas. We are operating in Beirut, in the Bekaa, across the entire front and striking Hezbollah hard."

Friday May 29 News Updates Lakewood

Friday, May 29, 2026 / י״ג סיון תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת נשא

Candle lighting 7:59 PM

Shkiah/Sunset 8:17 PM

Weather: 78° Generally sunny Friday night low 55

Shabbos day 66° Partly cloudy.

- Welcome home yeshiva bochurim off shabbos after Shavuos.

- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill says she is ordering law enforcement to establish a "peaceful, protected protest zone in the area outside Delaney Hall," adding that she "will not give ICE the pretext to expand operations in our state."(One Jersey)

- Shabbos program  for rebbeim this week at the Armon hotel in Connecticut hosted by the Chofetz Chaim heritage foundation  with the attendance of  Rav Malkiel Kotler and Rav Elya Brudny.

- Lakewood Girls high school acceptance letters have not yet been sent out as there's over 300 girls still not placed. Some girls thought were notified that they were accepted into schools.

- At last night’s Township Committee meeting, lasted all about 15 minutes  with 2 email comments. One resident complained about poor Verizon Wireless service throughout Lakewood and urged officials to take action to improve reception in town. Mayor Ray Coles responded that he had recently spent two weeks in Alaska and had better phone service there between the mountains than he does at home in Lakewood.

Another resident raised concerns about the ongoing nightly road closures and traffic disruptions across town. In response, the mayor advised residents to follow Lakewood Police Department traffic alerts for updates on closures and detours. But there was total silence from the mayor and committee members about the actual traffic and road closures they took zero responsibility didn't addressed or even acknowledge what is happening every single day and night.

- Adirei Hatorah: Many are trying to get tickets for the maamad in Philadelphia. There's several watsapp chats for private ticket sales. While the venue in Cure Arena is only a hook up there may be some presence during the event by some Rabbonim or Roshei yeshiva. Rav Yitzchok Soloveitchik shlita  from EY is  scheduled to speak.

- Nvidia could pay homeowners up to $1,000 a month to host a mini AI data center in their backyard. From the street, it looks like a normal AC unit. Inside: 16 Blackwell GPUs running at full capacity.

- Giyus: A Belzer avreich was arrested today in Kiryat Gat for  draft dodging. 3 more bochurim were arrested in Lod. Now with increased arrests the frum Knesset members and leadership are speaking out a d calling for not cooperating at all with the Israel Police in all matters. Belz chasidus threatened not to cooperate with current army programs they are part of.

- Faa news:  Residents at Tuesday’s Lakewood Republican Club meeting criticized Township Committee member Deborah Fuentes over what they described as a lack of visibility and engagement with the community. Speakers argued that as Lakewood faces growing traffic, infrastructure, and public safety challenges, residents deserve active and accessible leadership ahead of the June 2 election. https://www.faanews.com/2026/05/lakewood-residents-deserve.html

- NY Gov. Hochul signed new legislation that will require New York drivers with more than 16 speed camera tickets to install speed-limiting devices in their vehicles.

- The home owner of the house in Etobicoke,Toronto  where Esther was found told the Toronto Sun he was not home when police recused the 14-year-old and took his tenant into the police station for questioning.

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Yitzchok Alster zt”l a noted talmid Rav Yitzchok Hutner zt”l., Rosh Yeahiva a d marbitz Torah. He was born in Germany and moves before WW2 to The USA. He came to learn  at yeshiva Chaim Berlin in 1953 

After his marriage In 1967, he founded the “Yeshiva Gedolah of Pittsburgh” and served as its Rosh Yeshiva. In 1985, he founded “Kollel HaTorah” for working men in Flatbush, Brooklyn, which operated within the bais medrash  of Kehillas Veretzky.

In 2004, he merited to immigrate to eretz Yisroel and settled in the Har Nof neighborhood of Yerushalayim where he taught at Yeshiva Pachad Yitzchok.

He was also a talented composer of music. He composed many songs that became enduring classics in Jewish music, including the melodies for Yedid Nefesh and VaHaviotim El Har Kodshi, dovka nafshi and others. Levaya took place today in Har Nof. He is survived by his choshuv mishpacha of bnei Torah including his son in law Rav Chaim Yitzchok Kaplan shlita mashgiach in  Chevron Yeshiva.

Israeli papers report on the military police campaign to increase arrests of yeshiva bochurim 

Kiryat Sanz Lakewood matching campaign 

Oif Simchas Thurs 12 Sivan

Cbasunas:

Braun - Spiro Fountain Ballroom

Hoffman - Prero Ateres Reva

Gross - Hershkowitz Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Friedman- Florans Ateres  Chaim Elazar 

Almaliach - Siegel Eagle Ridge 

Friedman - Finkel Neemas Hachaim 

Parlor meeting benefiting Mosdos of Rav Yosef Goldenthal ZtL of Bnei Brak at 24 Queens ct 

OLAMI Info event at Tomahawk restaurant 

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

Kiddush Levana Opportunity 

Thursday May 28 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 78° Sunshine and clouds mixed

- Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends his decision to skip the Israel Day Parade, making him the first New York City mayor to bypass the historic event since 1964. "I said on the campaign trail that I wouldn't be attending the parade, and I've made my views on the Israeli government abundantly clear.” “And I also said on that same campaign that I would have a responsibility as the mayor of the city to ensure the safety and security of each and every New Yorker.”

“And I don't believe that my presence as the mayor should determine whether or not a New Yorker is safe or secure."

- The missing girl from Toronto Esther’s parents have released a statement after the teenager was found safe. She has been taken to hospital to be assessed, as police say “the next phase of the investigation is just starting”. 

- The Satmar Rebbe aRav Aaron gave a unscheduled  speech today against the use of AI, which he said is more severe than the “danger of computers, video, and smartphones.” According to him, “With every phone that exists, it is possible to connect and still live within prohibition. With AI  All kinds of matters involving life and death idolatry,  immorality, and murder. A kli mashchis mamash.

- Gov. Mikie Sherrill says NJ health officials were only allowed limited access during an inspection at Delaney Hall after being denied entry to parts of the facility. The state will review and release findings from what it was able to inspect and is calling for full transparency and access going forward.

- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the $250 bill with President Trump's face on it is in the works "There is proposed legislation in front of the House, in front of the Senate to change the [law] so that a living person, Donald J. Trump, could be on a $250 bill

- B"H: Esti the 14 year old Toronto girl missing for 2 weeks was found  and is safe. Esther was located by police. Police will give more details later at a press conference

Safecell Bulletin:

Over the past four to five weeks, Verizon customers in Lakewood have experienced a noticeable decline in service. This appears to be a network issue, not a problem with individual phones. Customers affected by the issue can contact Verizon by dialing 611 to report the problem. Some other carriers may also be affected if they use Verizon’s network.

You may also file a complaint with the FCC through its website or by calling 888-CALL-FCC. Filing a complaint can be an effective way to bring attention to service issues.

- Medicare will begin offering expanded coverage for certain GLP-1 weight loss drugs (Ozempic) starting July 1, 2026, through a temporary program aimed at lowering costs for eligible seniors. Under the program, qualifying Medicare Part D recipients will be able to access approved medications for about $50 per month through the end of 2027.

- Welcome home bochurim: Off shabbos after shavuos  begins tonight 

- Giyus: The IDF military is reportedly preparing proactive arrest operations targeting bnei yeshiva accused of evading military service, with operations in chareidi areas possibly beginning as early as next week.According to Kan News, the IDF has requested major assistance from Israel Police amid expectations of protests and disturbances during the arrests. Joint planning meetings between police and military officials are expected in the coming days. Theres rumors of police setting up checkpoints at the entrance to Yerushalayim

- Hafganos are taking place in Yerushalayim at Bar Ilan and Shmuel hanavie streets as well as in Bnei Brak protesting the arrest of yeshiva bochurim. Several bochurim were arrested today  one of them in Telz stone.

Israel police spraying water cannons on the protesters 

- Adirei HaTorah 70% of tickets for the satellite location have been sold out ahead of the maamad this Sunday. As of now there is no organized bus transportation to Cure arena in Trenton.

- Prime Minister Netanyahu was welcomed with the song of ki orech yamim at the Chashmonaim Chareidi Brigade: he said "My grandfather didn't think there was a contradiction between studying Torah and holding a weapon; he thought the opposite. He thought that studying Torah gives you the power to hold a weapon.And today we need to renew this idea. I respect the world of Torah, but whoever doesn't study Torah must enlist."

- Lakewood township committee meeting today virtual only 5:30 pm watch live stream Here 

 see agenda Here 

Items on the agenda include a six-month extension request for a $1 million NJDOT grant tied to the Lake Carasaljo bike path project, and approval to acquire Block 452, Lot 3 at Prospect and Massachusetts for future park/open space use.

The agenda also includes $440,000 in UEZ funding for the downtown clean team, $2 million for snow-melting machines, and acceptance of a $373,500 bid from Congregation Presidential Estates for Block 1051.09, Lot 10.

Traffic improvements include a new traffic light at Boulevard of the Americas and Avenue of the States, and a new four-way stop at Princewood Avenue and Claire Drive in Hearthstone, and vacating the bulb portion of former cul de sac Claire drive in Hearthstone 

- Six Flags Great Adventure announced plans for a new multi-launch roller coaster, nicknamed “Project Purple,” which park officials say will rank among the five tallest coasters in the world.

The ride will use a magnetic launch system and is expected to become the fastest coaster in the park, with officials saying it will share similarities with the former Kingda Ka.

- A 59-year-old Brick man was killed Tuesday night after losing control of his pickup truck on the Garden State Parkway near Exit 89B, according to New Jersey State Police.

Police said the vehicle struck a guardrail and overturned. The driver, Anthony Guido, was pronounced dead at the scene.

- New Jersey gas prices are continuing to decline heading into the summer driving season, following a broader nationwide trend after earlier price spikes in 2026. Analysts say fuel demand remains below peak levels seen in past decades, even as Americans continue driving record numbers of miles.

- Four candidates seeking to challenge Democrat Cory Booker, Robert Lebovics, Justin Michael Murphy, Richard Tabor and Alex Zdan will participate in a debate sponsored by the New Jersey Globe and Rider University

-Submitted: Please Email legislators to actively oppose NJ's transgender/abortion-at-whim-tyranny Gezeira al-HaDas S2260/ A2218. NJ Bill S2260/ A2218 Would Criminalize Lo Sa'amod, Endanger Children S2260 criminalizes Torah-mandated efforts to save kids and others from "transforming" their "gender" - and from committing abortion.

 A Yeshiva Rebbe, Rov, Rosh Yeshiva, Principal, Teacher/Morah, Social Worker, mental health professional, therapist, chevrusa, mentor - perhaps even a parent - could potentially face massive fines - and hefty jail time - for merely: • trying to verbally convince a girl or boy out of getting drugs or surgery to "become" (sic) that which they are not, or • convince a young woman not to murder her preborn infant (and pursue adoption if need be), or even for just • saving her/him from remaining under the influence of evil parties (e.g. predatory therapists, "eductors," social workers, coaches, "medical" staff, mental health professionals, "friends") - grooming susceptible, often disadvantaged victims into their anti-Torah, heretical transgender/abortionism worldview.

Primary Elections 2026 Lakewood Committee

Unlike last year’s primary, which saw a noisy and ultimately unsuccessful campaign by Josh Gottheimer, this year’s primary election season has remained mostly quiet so far. Early voting began Tuesday, May 26, and runs through Sunday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, except Sunday when polls close at 6 p.m. Election Day will be held Tuesday, June 2, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Lakewood residents may vote at Town Hall or at any public polling location in Ocean County, including locations in Jackson, Brick, and the Manchester Library. Early voting continues through Sunday, followed by Election Day on Tuesday, June 2.

Last year, approximately 250 residents switched their party affiliation from Republican to Democrat for the primary election. Under New Jersey law, voters who wished to switch back were required to do so at least 55 days before the primary. Registered Democrats may vote only in the Democratic primary, and Republicans only in the Republican primary. Independent voters may declare a party affiliation at the polling place on Election Day.

In Lakewood, two seats on the Township Committee are up for election

This year.  Mayor Ray Coles is running on the Democratic ticket, while Debbie Fuentes is seeking reelection as a Republican. Challenging for the Republican nomination are two frum  residents, Aaron Hirsch, a regular presence at Township Committee meetings, and current fire commissioner Moshe Raitzik. You can vote  for  two candidates on the republican ticket.

 On the Democratic side, Harriet Goldberg is running alongside Coles on the ballot.

Lakewood Township Committee candidate Aaron Hirsch is a frequent attendee at township  meetings, is campaigning on issues he says directly impact local families, including disruptive road closures, school funding inequities, and rising property taxes. Hirsch criticized the lack of coordination between state and local agencies over road work scheduled on Erev Shabbos and Erev Yom Tov, pledging to push for greater accountability to prevent future disruptions. He also highlighted what he described as unfair treatment in state education funding, noting that Lakewood has the largest K-12 student population in New Jersey but ranks 77th in school funding. According to Hirsch, the funding shortfall has forced the township to rely on loans and higher property taxes, while local leadership has failed to secure meaningful results. He vowed to advocate aggressively for resources and policies that better support Lakewood residents.

Candidate Moshe Raitzik has been dedicated  to Lakewood serving on various boards. In his recent campaign for Lakewood it focused on safety, transparency, infrastructure, and taxpayer accountability. Raitzik has pledged to push for safer development by increasing oversight of traffic, fire access, sidewalks, and neighborhood safety concerns tied to new construction projects. He also says Lakewood’s master plan must be updated so roads, utilities, and infrastructure can properly support the township’s continued growth.

Raitzik has also emphasized the need for greater public involvement in local government. He supports restoring in-person Township Committee meetings to make it easier for residents to participate and voice concerns. In addition, he is advocating for expanded hazardous-road busing for children who currently walk on unsafe roads without sidewalks.

A current fire commissioner and former Board of Education and Planning Board member, Raitzik says his background in education and public service gives him firsthand understanding of the needs of Lakewood families. 

Iran Israel Updates Thurs May 28

-  Sec. Bessent: Nothing will be on the table until the Strait of Hormuz is open and the Iranians agree to hand over their enriched uranium and not develop a nuclear program.

"We are being patient. We do not have unlimited patience. Trump always prefers a peace deal. So everything we have done thus far has been defensive... But if President Trump doesn't think he can get a peace deal, then kinetic is back."

- Channels identified with the IRGC claim that the Iranian Revolutionary Guards attacked 4 US merchant ships after they tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without Iranian permission.

- US officials said that the 60-day MOU will stipulate that moving through the Strait of Hormuz will be "unrestricted." A US official said that this means no fees and no harassment, and that Iran will have to remove all mines from the strait within 30 days. The US naval blockade will also be lifted, but this will happen in proportion to the resumption of commercial sailing, according to the official

 - Iranian news agency Tasnim quotes a source close to the negotiation team: the document of the possible understanding agreement has not been finalized—and has not yet been approved

- The US and Iran have reached an agreement on a memorandum of understanding for a 60-day extension of the ceasefire and the launch of negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, but President Trump has not yet given his final approval, US officials said. The Iranians passed the deal through their system to obtain all approvals and told the mediators they are ready to sign, the US officials said. -Axios

- An Israeli source: Iran's leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, did NOT approve the agreement, and therefore, Trump did not approve it either. The Parliament Speaker, Gahlibaf, and Foreign Minister, Araghchi, are not authorized, even if they accept the framework; the decision rests with the Supreme Leader. We do not know if any of the parties approved the agreement. The disputes still exist, at least according to the latest update Israel received.

- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threaten a “firm response” in the event of renewed attacks, after the United States carried out a strike in the country’s south this morning.

- IDF strikes Beirut in first attack on Lebanese capital in 3 weeks, after refraining at Trump’s request. 

IThe DF  eliminated Ali al-Husseini, a senior Hezbollah commander responsible for the group's missile and rocket operations, in a targeted strike in the Beirut area

- CENTCOM: “At 10:17 p.m. ET on May 27, Iran launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait that was successfully intercepted by Kuwaiti forces. This egregious ceasefire violation by the Iranian regime occurred hours after Iranian forces launched five one-way attack drones that posed a clear threat in and near the Strait of Hormuz. All drones were successfully intercepted by U.S. forces which also prevented a sixth drone launch from an Iranian ground control site in Bandar Abbas.”

- Satellite imagery published on CNN: Iran has already cleared at least 50 access points to 18 missile sites and is gaining access to missile arsenals and launchers—using bulldozers and trucks to clear blocked entrances and allow access to the bases.

- jThe US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on the new Iranian authority established to manage the Strait of Hormuz. The move signals to shipping vessels and Western companies that the US will not allow anyone to pay fees to Iran in exchange for passage through the strait

Oif Simchas Wed 11 Sivan

Chasunas:

Katzman - Brecher Ateres Reva

Klein - Wulliger Cedar Palace 

Neumark - Goldman Bais Faiga

Zablowski - Frank Ateres Esther

Isaacson - Mendelovitz Lake Terrace

Green - Meisels Fountain Ballroom 

Kreitman - Mandelbaum Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Nightly Road closures along Route 9.

Weather Tonight: 63° Cloudy with showers. Low 63F. Chance of rain 50%.

Wednesday May 27 News Updates Lakewood

Weather 81° Thunderstorms during the morning giving way to periods of light rain this afternoon. Chance of rain 90%. 

- The Lakewood Board of Education meeting tonight on the agenda the board approves nearly $600,000 in parental transportation contracts for the 2026–2027 school year, allowing parents of students with significant medical needs to transport their children to approved New Jersey schools after transportation bids were rejected. 

Board member Ada Gonzalez is stepping down

Board member Eliyohu Greenwald issued his resignation.

- After rumors spread that TYH boys choir members in 5 towns were told they would have to leave Yeshiva Darchei Torah if they remained in the choir, Rav Yaakov Bender released a video strongly denying it. He said the boys are “wonderful boys” and explained that his concern is simply that choirs can sometimes give boys a “big-shot” feeling that distracts from learning  with attention, autographs, and the celebrity aspect making it harder to stay focused in yeshiva. He added that he hopes the boys remain for mesivta.

Earlier in the week, while speaking in Lakewood, Rabbi Bender similarly criticized the local sports league culture.

- Giyus: Ahead of the big off shabbos after shavuos in EY, some Roshei yeshiva and mashgichim voiced concern over what they describe as increased police enforcement targeting bnei yeshiva for the IDF draft, urging bochurim to remain cautious while traveling, including around officers that are dressed in civilian clothing. They advised Bochurim to avoid public transportation 

- A group of rabbanim in Lakewood issued a public letter ahead of the summer season urging stronger adherence to standards of tznius and shmiras einayim, warning about increased exposure to inappropriatep environments and emphasizing parental responsibility and proper Torah values

- The White House announced a new app launching Thursday on Apple and Google stores to manage Trump Accounts, tax-advantaged investments for U.S. children under 18 created by the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Eligible kids born 2025-2028 get a $1,000 Treasury deposit, with funds growing tax-deferred in U.S. equity index funds and accessible penalty-free for education, homes, or businesses. Nearly 6 million children are signed up, full activation hits July 4th.

- Trump: "Congratulations to the Dumocrat Party! Al Green, one of the most mentally deficient Congressmen in the history of our Country, has lost, in a landslide, his seat in Congress - But I will miss that lunatic not screaming and violently waving his cane at me during my next State of the Union Speech. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!! President DJT"

- One benefit of Lakewood’s continued remote Township Committee meetings is that tomorrow’s meeting will still take place even while Town Hall is being used for primary election preparations.

The Township Committee has continued holding virtual meetings since COVID, avoiding in-person public interaction with residents.

- New traffic light coming to intersection of Boulevard Of Americas And Avenue Of The States 

- A new four way stop sign coming to Princewood Avenue and Claire Drive in Hearthstone

- Park avenue no parking extended at Bais Faiga Gratter Building school requested

requested a 250-foot extension of its school bus loading and unloading zone north toward Second Street.

- Bais Medrash  age bochurim farher season begins for Bochurin coming out of 12th grade or first year 

- Lakewood Girls high school aaceptance letters yet to go out as there are still girls not placed yet.

- Adirei haTorah: The  dais in Philadelphia arena will be along the main floor this year. Rav Yitzchok Soloveitchick shlita to depart from EY for the maamad. The program will begin  earlier with doors open at 3:00pm  mincha 4:45pm followed by the program.

- A 20-year-old man was critically injured in a single-vehicle crash in Lakewood early Wednesday, officials said.The Toms River resident was driving west on East 7th Street shortly before 1 a.m. when he veered off the road and hit a utility pole, Lakewood police said. The car continued across the front lawn of a residence and slammed into an unoccupied parked vehicle before overturning.

- Giyus: According to data published today by the IDF, during the April–May enlistment cycle, 433 ultra-Orthodox charedu men enlisted in designated service tracks across a range of roles, including a record number of 272 combat soldiers.The IDF says this represents an increase of about 24% compared to the same period last year

- Giyus: MK Moshe Gafni is calling on Degel HaTorah representatives in local municipalities across the country to boycott the police in response to the arrests of yeshiva bochurim draft evaders, he called on them to halt to all cooperation with police representatives, including municipal policing units, in all local authorities across the country, until further notice

- Early voting in Lakewood so far low turnout  with several candidates challenging the incumbent on the township committee.

- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggested suspending international flights into Newark Liberty International Airport following clashes between ICE agents and New Jersey Democratic officials and protesters outside the Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark.

Mullin argued that the federal government should reconsider processing immigration through Newark if local officials refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

- Brick, NJ residents urged stronger traffic safety measures after 15-year-old Jackson Mueller was killed in a hit-and-run while riding his bicycle near Brick Memorial High School.

- Officials approved lowering the speed limit on nearby Lynwood Road and installing flashing speed signs.

-The Toms River School District will again join LSTA for the 2026–2027 school year to provide busing for private school students. The partnership, now in its third year, comes as the number of Orthodox Jewish families and private school students in Toms River continues to grow, particularly in neighborhoods near Lakewood. App reports 

- The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission has opened an investigation into numerous county political organizations and notified some county chairs that it intends to subpoena bank records, the New Jersey Globe has confirmed. Leaders of both parties received letters over the last two weeks notifying them of a sweeping audit of all 42 county organizations and requiring extensive documentation of financial activities from December 1, 2024 through February 28, 2026. The total number of subpoenas remains unclear.

- A massive fire has engulfed Kosher Kingdom supermarket in London’s Golders Green, with the cause still unknown. It comes just weeks after two Jews were stabbed in the same area.

Iran/Israel Updates Wed May 27

- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted an American base on Thursday in retaliation for US strikes on the country’s south, Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB reports.. “Following this morning’s aggression by the invading US military against a location on the outskirts of Bandar Abbas Airport using aerial projectiles, the American air base that served as the source of the attack was targeted at 4:50 am (0120 GMT),” the IRGC says, according to IRIB.

-An IDF soldier was killed, and two reservists were wounded in a Hezbollah explosive drone attack in northern Israel, close to the border with Lebanon.

The slain servicewoman is named as Rotem Yanai, 20,  from Giv’at Ada.

Two drones launched by Hezbollah exploded in a military zone on the border during the attack, according to an initial military probe

- US official told Reuters: "We carried out an attack against a military site in Iran that threatened our forces and the movement of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

- President Donald Trump sent several leaders in the region, including PM Netanyahu, the text of a draft memorandum with Iran for their comments. The text was sent over the past day and was discussed, among other things, in the Trump-Netanyahu call last night. - Israel Hayom

- Trump says he is not sure it would be worth signing a deal with Iran if countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait do not join the Abraham Accords with Israel. “They owe this to us.”

- Trump: The Strait is going to be open to everybody. It’s international waters. We’ll watch over it, but nobody’s going to control it. Oman will behave like everybody else or we’ll have to blow them up. They understand that.

- Rubio: The bottom line is Iran is never going to have a nuclear weapon. If recent events have done anything, it’s to remind us once again that they are the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism. They can never have a nuclear weapon

- Trump: It looks like Iran wants just to make a deal. Their economy is in free fall. They have 250% inflation. Their money has no value. Their whole economic system is broken down.

- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledges that Iran retains some missiles, even after the weeks-long US-Israel bombing campaign. However, Tehran can no longer build new ones, he claims.

- Iranian news agency Fars: President Trump may unilaterally declare in the coming hours that the agreement between Iran and the US has been completed. This move by Trump is intended to apply pressure and embed the agreement in the public before all disputes are fully resolved.

- The White House denied reports in Iranian media about the details of the MOU between the parties, stating that it is a "false publication and a complete fabrication."

- Iranian television reports that an "unofficial preliminary draft" of the framework agreement with the US was achieved. No US confirmation yet

- The IDF has issued a broad evacuation notice for the ENTIRE city of Tyre and its surroundings: "Move north," the order said.

- According to the emerging MOU with the US, US forces will leave the vicinity of Iran and lift the blockade over Iran. In return, Iran will restore the situation in the Strait of Hormuz to the pre-war status, but without the passage of military vessels. The strait will be managed in cooperation between Iran and Oman

- IDF Chief of Staff Zamir: “The evil edifice of the Ayatollah regime has cracked significantly, and its future and stability are shrouded in fog. Its leaders are being pursued, most of its military capabilities have been destroyed, the nuclear program has been set back by years; its economy is collapsing, and its citizens have yet to realize the magnitude of the disaster to which their extremist leaders have led them."

 - Israeli Defense Minister Katz: The fourth commander of the military wing of the Hamas terror organization in Gaza was eliminated yesterday and sent to meet his accomplices in the depths of hell. On behalf of the Prime Minister and me, congratulations to the IDF and the Shin Bet for the brilliant execution. We pledged to eliminate everyone who led the October 7 massacre, and so we will: all of them die wherever they are.

Oif Simchas Tuesday 10 Sivan Lakewood

Chasumas:

Oppenheimer - Schron Lake Terrace 

Lentschitz - Berkowitz Bais Faiga

Fayazi - Cohen Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Mentzcer - Spitzer Cedar Palace

Ginsburg - Schreiber Ne'emas Hachaim

Zukerman - Lebowitz Ateres Esther 

Pecker - Altman Ateres Blima

Steinwurzel - Margulies Fountain Ballroom 

Elbaz - Cohen Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Goldberg - Brody Ateres Reva

Kiddush Levana opportunity 

Lakewood Nightly Road Closures to Continue During Peak Chasuna Season

The Lakewood Police Department has released a schedule of nightly road closures tied to Route 9 improvement work, with shutdowns expected to continue at least through early June.

Closures are scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday nights. Township officials said they “encouraged” the state to begin work as late as possible to reduce disruption.

Despite weeks of traffic and quality-of-life complaints from residents, there has still been little public explanation from elected officials regarding the scope of the project, who benefits from it, or how long the disruptions are expected to continue. The continued closures come as Mayor Ray Coles and other Township Committee member are seeking reelection

LPD: Road Closure Schedule for Route 9 Improvement Work

Lakewood Police Chief Greg Meyer advises residents that, per the contractor’s information,

the following areas along Route 9 will be closed to vehicular traffic overnight, due to State

DOT road improvement work.

Lakewood Township officials have encouraged the State to start roadwork as late as

possible, in order to minimize disruption. Closures begin at 10:00 pm on Sundays through

Thursdays; and at 8:30 pm on Fridays.

Residents and motorists are encouraged to consider these closures in advance of their

trips, and plan accordingly.

Road Closure Schedule:

• Tuesday 5/26 – Full Closure on Route 9 from Oak Street to Route 70. Lane Shifts on

Route 9 from Prospect Street to Pine Street.

• Wednesday 5/27 – Full Closure on Route 9 from Oak Street to Pine Street. Lane

Shifts on Route 9 from Pine Street to Central Ave.

• Thursday 5/28 – Full Closure on Route 9 from Pine Street to Route 88.

• Friday 5/29 – James Street closure from Williams Street to Route 9. Central/Hurley

side streets closures.

• Sunday 5/31 – Various side street closures off Route 9, from Route 70 to Oak Street.

• Monday 6/1 – Various side street closures off Route 9, from Route 70 to Oak Street.

• Tuesday 6/2 – Various side street closures off Route 9, from Oak Street to Pine

Street.

• Wednesday 6/3 – Various side street closures off Route 9, from Oak Street to Pine

Street.

• Thursday 6/4 – Various side street closures off Route 9, from Pine Street to Central

Ave

Tuesday May 26 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 78° A mix of clouds and sun

- Giyus: Military police made two arrest tonight of a yeshiva bochurim in Tel Zion north of Yerushalayim in the Binyomin region. Hundreds responded in protests including blocking the light rail in Yerushalayim 

- Pell Grants for short-term job training programs will become available July 1 after the U.S. Department of Education signed a final rule on Monday. This new grant is called the Workforce Pell Grant, which covers training programs like apprenticeships or certificate programs for approved in-demand jobs with as short as an eight-week timeline. If you’re looking to switch careers or expand your skill set, this is a significantly faster timeline compared to a traditional four-year degree program. You’ll be able to check for Workforce Pell Grant eligibility by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) more

- Skver and Viznitz Monsey rebbe big wedding in Viznitz Bhm"d in Monsey for the marriage of the rebbes first great grandchild.

 - Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the city may seize chronically neglected apartment buildings from “bad landlords” and transfer them to nonprofits, community land trusts or tenants. It isn't clear if landlords would even be compensated. Government seizure of property has long been a staple of communist regimes

- Rav Tzvi Kushlevsky shlita , who embraced a son at age 88, is now celebrating a upsherin with his 3-year-old son at the kosel today 

- Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday said that the federal agents who pepper-sprayed protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark on Memorial Day were “completely out of control.”

- An interfaith rally organized by End Jew Hatred and other groups is planned tonight in NYC in front of Gracie mansion East 87th Street and York Avenue, protesting Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s stance on antisemitism policies and his decision to skip the Israel Day Parade on May 31.The group also criticized his revocation of certain antisemitism definitions and handling of related public protests

Upon the 3rd Yahrtzeit of Maran HaGaon Rav Gershon Edelstein zt"l - Divrei Ha'arocha and Hesped by Reb Michoel Sorotzkin HERE

- Early voting begins today in Lakewood town hall and other public libraries polls open until 8pm all week

- Adirei HaTorah in addition to a Siyum HaShas a Siyum HaMishnayos will be made, l’ilui nishmas talmidei haYeshiva who were niftar this year. Rav Lazer Kuperman Z"L Rav Naftali Cukier Z"L, Reb Elimelech Shimon Rosner z”l, and Rav Shlomo Weisberg z”l.

- Trump: “Just finished my 6 month physical at Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Everything checked out PERFECTLY. Thank you to the great Doctors and Staff! Heading back to the White House. President DJT”

- Lakewood Shomrim and For the Babies will distribute free “Cleverly” child safety reminder devices outside BMG today Tuesday, May 26, and Wednesday, May 27. The device plugs into a vehicle’s 12-volt outlet and alerts drivers to check the backseat after the car is turned off. Tuesday’s distribution will take place at the 10th & Clifton and Carey & Forest parking lots. Wednesday’s distribution will be at the 7th & Private Way and 6th & Princeton parking

- Hachtara took place last night for Rav Yaakov Mehl shlita willl serve as the new rav at the Majestic Woods neighborhood in Jackson, NJ.

- Replay: Q&A- Hashkafa in the Workplace Vaad with Rav Yaakov Bender in  Lakewood yesterday watch HERE 

or listen on phone 718-298-2077 Press 9 and class ID 451269 then #

- The new renovated ShopRite in Livingston now includes a fully certified kosher bakery overseen by the Vaad of MetroWest and under the supervision of Rav Aaron Metzger, recommended by the CRC. The store’s kosher expansion has also more than doubled its selection to over 1,500 items.

-  Brick and Basil kosher Dairy restaurant opening next week at the former ottimo location at the Lakewood Howell border 

- Vaad Lmishmeres Shatnez: A shatnez alert was issued after wool was found in a Cesare Attolini Napoli cashmere-silk suit, and another case involved a wool reinforcement dart discovered in a linen suit.

- LSTA: State audit in 2022 shows they collected from yeshiva courtesy bus family fees at $260 per student for a total of $2.5 million, while Lakewood township contributed $1.2 million for public school courtesy students. In FY 2022

- New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation (S2953 / SJR142 / AJR177) that officially designates June as "LGBTQIA+ Pride Month" statewide. The bills require the Governor to annually issue a proclamation urging public officials and citizens to observe the month with toava programs.

- Toyota is recalling over 43,000 vehicles due to a potential engine defect involving manufacturing debris that could damage the main bearing and cause engine failure or loss of power, increasing crash risk. The recall affects 2022–2024 Toyota Tundra, 2022–2024 Lexus LX600, and 2024 Lexus GX550 models.

- CNN reported that President Trump’s upcoming medical checkup is unlikely to quiet ongoing questions about his health, including attention to a bruised hand and occasional public fatigue.

The White House says the hand issue is due to aspirin use and handshaking.The Trump administration’s rapid response X account reacted sharply, writing: “You’re an idiot,” and accusing CNN of fueling threats against the president. “The ‘threats to his life serve as reminders’ that Radical Left lunatics incited by outlets like gutter trash CNN keep trying to murder him."

- Missionary material is being left on doorsteps in Boro Park as they are targeting frum communities 

- Barclays, JPMorgan Chase, Meta and Novartis plan to lay off hundreds of employees in New Jersey this year, JPMorgan Chase intends to lay off 305 employees, all in Jersey City, while Swiss drugmaker Novartis plans 250 layoffs - all at its U.S. headquarters in East Hanover.

- Giyus: A senior figure in Degel HaTorah to reporter: "The public thinks we didn't act enough around the Conscription Law, but it's better that the media doesn't know what really went down behind the scenes. We acted day and night with the prime minister but we ran into a wall of opposition within the Likud. 

- Former antisemite Lucas Gage was spotted at a lampost Toms River, New Jersey kosher steakhouse dining with Orthodox Jewish journalist JakeTurx and company. He has completely flipped sides after realizing where the success actually is. reports awesome Jew on twitter