Lakewood Zmanim עש''ק פרשת ואתחנן -שבת נחמו נחמו עמי תש''פ

Friday, July 31, 2020 shabbos Nachamu / י׳ אב תש״פ ערב שבת פרשת ואתחנ

 נַחֲמוּ נַחֲמוּ עַמִּי יֹאמַר אֱלֹהֵיכֶם. דַּבְּרוּ עַל-לֵב יְרוּשָׁלִַם וְקִרְאוּ אֵלֶיהָ כִּי מָלְאָה צְבָאָהּ כִּי נִרְצָה עֲו‍ֹנָהּ

                      וְהָיָה הֶעָקֹב לְמִישׁוֹר, וְהָרְכָסִים לְבִקְעָה.  וְנִגְלָה כְּבוֹד ה׳ וְרָאוּ כָל-בָּשָׂר יַחְדָּו, כִּי פִּי ה׳ דִּבֵּר

-Candle lighting: 7:53 pm
-Shkia/Sunset 8:11 pm
Shabbos day weather: Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 86F.
   

כִּי נִחַם ה' צִיּוֹן נִחַם כָּל חָרְבֹתֶיהָ וַיָּשֶׂם מִדְבָּרָהּ כְּעֵדֶן וְעַרְבָתָהּ כְּגַן ה' שָׂשׂוֹן וְשִׂמְחָה יִמָּצֵא בָהּ תּוֹדָה וְקוֹל זִמְרָה              

Summer Bein Hazmanim Begins in Lakewood

For the kolell youngeleit of Lakewood, and Bochurim of BMG summer 2020 vacation begins now as they rest up before resuming to the shtender for upcoming Elul Zman. This past zman was challenging because of the Coronavirus but it did not stop the kol Torah as learning continued in its intensity until Tisha B'av. The learning of course continues in local Botei medrashim some with special bein hazmanim programs. During these weeks one experiences a feeling of relaxation and serenity in Lakewood. This year with covid19 options for going away on vacation are limited and many famillies will staycation instead.

Friday July 31 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: A steady rain this morning. Showers continuing this afternoon. High 77F. Chance of rain 80%. Humidity 91%
-Candle lighting 7:53 pm Shkia/sunset : 8:11 pm

-N.J. coronavirus transmission rate is highest in 3 months. ‘Alarms are going off,’ Murphy warns . Everyone who walks around refusing to wear a mask, or who hosts a house party is directly contributing to these increases,” he said. “This has to stop, and it has to stop now. “I am not announcing any specific action , but consider this as being put on-notice. We will not tolerate these devil-may-care, nonchalant attitudes anymore.”

-Gov. Phil Murphy said on Friday that no one died in a New Jersey hospital from the coronavirus on Thursday. That’s the first time that’s happened since March. Murphy did announce 10 new reported deaths at his daily briefing. “Of these, seven occurred within the last five days – and three of those were on July 27

-Goko fresh kosher food is now available at 2 additional locations in Lakewood
 at 7-Eleven, 200 River Avenue and  at Delta, 100 Madison Avenue It is also Available at the Exxon Rt. 70 & New Hampshire on the Lakewood/Toms River border.

-Dr. Zelenko "I accuse the "Dr. Fauchis", fraudulent peer review process, big pharma, and "CNN" types of malicious propaganda that has lead to the manslaughter of 10000's of vulnerable Americans. Also loss of livelihood that belonged to the average working person.
 ATTENTION- HCQ safe but causes psychotic breakdowns in patients afflicted by TDS, workers at toilet paper companies such as NYT, Washington Post, China News Network, shareholders of Gilead, creatures name Soros and Gates, a reptile named Fauci, and humanoid mutants named antifas.

-Dr. Zeleko: I'm going for radiation apt today to start tx on sarcoma in hip. Will need chemo soon.  We are above stats and don't fear what's not in my control. I worry for my 8 kids (not money), who will help mold them to grow. That's what i pray for now. I hope they read this one day (Zev ben Leah)

- Most Girls seminaries in EY change plans and will first reopen starting after sukkos. The quarantine plan was not a viable option. The yeshivos are still hopeful to open for Elul under a approved plan
- Airbnb on Thursday began suspending and removing 35 listings in New Jersey after numerous complaints of house parties in violation of state restrictions on gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic
-Listening to music Eating meat and drinking wine is not permitted until chatzos at 1:02:56 pm
-LPD officers were out on patrol enforcing mask wearing at indoor establishments
-Lakewood DMV has met it's capacity and will not be servicing any new customers.
-Lunch distribution:
Daily at Pizza on wheels 11:00 am
Shabbos box at Bais Tova 12:00 pm
-Officials in Jackson Township are moving ahead with a plan to ban short term rentals
with a duration less than 30 days and eliminate pool rentals after a massive 700-person party advertised on Airbnb required a large law enforcement contingent to break it up Sunday night.

-NJ SNAP recipients will receive additional benefits in August to help address critical food needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. An additional estimated $38.5 million will be provided to about 227,500 New Jersey households for August.
-2 new positive cases in Lakewood reported on Wednesday 2682/195

Tisha B'Av Lakewood 5780- 2020 Shiurim Events info

                       Tisha B'Av Lakewood 5780- 2020 Shiurim Events info

                                כל המתאבל על ירושלים זוכה ורואה בשמחתה

                              Watch LIVE at the Kosel HERE or HERE

Tisha B'Av day
Chatzos is 1:03 pm
Fast is over n Lakewood at 8:59 pm (One who finds fasting difficult may eat at 8:50pm)
Weather:  Heat advisory in effect until 7:00 pm Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High 93F.

-Kiddush Levana cloudy forecast
-Motzei Tisha B'Av -10:15 -11:45 Seder limud in BMG Bais Yitzchok binyan Herzka  lizchus the Mashgiach  Rav Matisyahu ben Ettil L'refuah shleima  11:130 Divrei Hisoirerus by the Rosh YeshivaHarav Malkiel Kotler  shlita

-The remarkable story of  Josef Lewkowicz full video Here
-Power outages in the Central New Egypt Cross street area 1500 customers affected Estimated Restoration: Today at 6:00 PM
-BJX  Live stream Tish B'Av event Here 
-Day Camp- Tisha B'av day camp for the public at Camp Ahavas Torah for all Lakewood boys Primary- 8th grade from 2-5 pm The  living Torah museum special ne show about the Churban. Non campers pay $10  at  Lakewood Cheder building Vasser Avenue
-The program for boys led by Rav Kalman Krohn zt"l will continue at the BMG Dining room this year, parents are responsible for their children
-Bingo opens 1:00 pm Gourmet Glatt open 1:15 pm-12:00am, Npgs 2:00 pm- 1:00am  Evergreen 1:00- 12:00 am, Kosher west 1:00 pm , Aisle 9 1 pm- 1am, Seasons open 1:00 pm
-Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation: "Tisha Bav event" $15 adult $12 student
Women: at Tiferes Bais Yaakov 613 Oak st. 1:15 & 3:30 pm Men 5:45 pm
-2:00 pm, Bnos Agudath Israel will host a unique program for teenage girls To participate in this event call, 425.436.6277-Access Code 244274
-3:00 pm Divrei Chizuk  in Yiddish by Reb Gamliel Hakohen Rabinowitz Shlita  dial 425)-436-6357 access code 589104
-5:00 pm Kinus Hisoirerus at Rav Gissingers shul:
5:00 pm Harav Uren Reich shlita, 5:40 pm Harav Yitzchok Dwek shlita 6:10 pm Harav Simcha Bunim Cohen shlita, 6:50 pm Harav Nosson Levin shlita followed by  Mincha 7:35

Halachos of Tisha B'Av

Halachos of Motzaei Tisha B'Av that falls on Thursday night

Harav Aaron Dovid Wilner shlita Monsey

- Generally, every year, on the 10th of Av, the restrictions apply until Chatzos (i.e. showering, hair-cutting, washing clothes, music, and wearing fresh clothes). However, this year, since the 10th is Erev Shabbos, l'kovod)Shabbos, these restrictions are relaxed.  Bathing and hair-cutting are allowed, preferably friday morning but, if need be, Thursday evening.  If it is not for kovod Shabbos, the restrictions still apply.  A shower that not for kovod Shabbos is only mutar with lukewarm water.
Regarding doing laundry, even though there are those that are machmir until Friday, there is a strong heter to do laundry Thursday night. Laundry on Friday is permitted without limitation
Listening to music is not permitted until chatzos.
Eating meat and drinking wine, unless it is a seudos mitzvah, should be postponed until chatzos on Friday. (Harav Aaron Dovid Wilner shlita Rav Sharei Tefila Monsey

Tisha B'Av Message from Harav Moshe Sternbuch Shlita

JHS: Treacherous Brothers: The Yevsektsia Destryoys Jewish Life in Russia

Treacherous Brothers: The Yevsektsia Destryoys Jewish Life in Russia
Few stories among the many tragedies of Jewish history are as heartbreaking as the destruction of Jewish life in Russia by the Yevsektsia. While the majority of these occurrences were perpetrated from enemies on the outside, the Yevsektsia was an entirely Jewish organization. It's a story of Jews waging war on traditional Jewish life.

Vayichan Videos for Tisha B'Av

 Video below Pathways to the Churban

Video: The Final Battle for Yerushalayim and Churban Bayis Sheni

Video: What the Bais Hamikdosh Looked Like

Capsule Minyanim at the Kosel Tisha B'av 5780

Screenshot of kosel camera

Wednesday July 29 News Updates Lakewood Erev Tisha B'Av

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 / ח׳ אב תש״פ ערב ט׳ באב
- Chatzos 1:03 pm Fast begins 8:13 pm
-Weather: Some clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. High 91F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Humidity 69%
- Important to hydrate ahead of the fast of Tisha B'Av
-Roshei Yeshivos in Eretz Yisrael painfully decry the sad state of many yeshiva bochurim who have left the yeshivos and  roaming the streets because of the shutdowns on the yeshiva  due to coronavirus. Bochurim have not been to the bais medrash for 6 months and have a spiritual downfall.

-Tefilos for Harav Yitzchok Soloveitchik shlita who has the coronavirus and is currently on oxygen. Name for Tehillim Yitzchok ben Shoshana.
- 4 new cases in Lakewood totals 2680/196
- Rav Shmuel Kamenetsky calls to vote for Donald Trump  in an interview with Mishpacha magazine.  He said  "If Trump doesn’t win in November, it’s worrisome". You see the matzav the anarchy it's frightening G-d has become a dirty word in America, religion and religious institutions are their enemy we need rachmei shamayim "I think people should vote for him he's done a good job its hakaras hatov
- Lunch distribution: Klausenberg Oak and Vine behind Evergreen 2:30 pm- 5:00 pm
- Murphy: increasing numbers of COVID19 cases that are being traced to indoor house parties. We cannot continue to have crowded house parties. They are not safe. They put the hard work we’ve all undertaken since March at risk of being undone. This weekend, there was a massive house party in Jackson that had an estimated 700 people We don’t even know yet how many new coronavirus cases may ultimately be the outcome of this party.

- Cafotteria closed will reopen Sunday
-Bingo open today till 6:00 pm, Seasons 6:30, Evergreen 7:00 pm Gourmet Glatt 6:00 pm NPGS 6:00
- Rabbonim in Har Nof ask everyone to shorten saying kinus in shul in order to minimize the risk of spreading the virus.
-Rav Yitzchok Zilberstein of EY and other poskim  rules that one may disinfect their hands on tisha B'av with soap or  Alcohol based gel since its not being done  for pleasure but to disinfect
- Lakewood DMV has met it's capacity and will not be servicing any new customers

-US Mint asks public to 'start spending their coins' as country faces change shortage
The government is facing a coin shortage. Because of the pandemic, more people in the United States have been using credit cards and cashless payment options, resulting in a dearth of quarters, dimes,

Halachos For Erev Tisha B'Av 5780/ 2020

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 / ח׳ אב תש״פ ערב ט׳ באב
Chatzos: 1:03 pm   Shkia:/sunset 8:13 pm

1. After Chatzos (1:03 pm) on Erev Tisha B'av some poskim hold the minhag is not to learn anything which is Assur on Tisha Bav itself. Only that which is Muttar to learn on the 9th of Av. (see below for permissible learning)
2. We do not say tachnun after Mincha on erev Tisha Beav. One may not take a leasurly stroll unless he does it commonly for health reasons.
3. It is prohibited to fast on Erev Tisha bav. We eat a  final meal before the fast, it is called the Seudas hamafsekes סעודת המפסקת the seudah which separates from eating to beginning the fast of Tisha b'av
4. It must be eaten after noon and before shkiah/sunset (at 8:13 pm) and no other meal may be eaten thereafter. One may drink water or eat if he did not assume the fast after the seudas hamafsekes.
5. The Seudas Hamefsekes may be preceded by a regular meal the minhag is to daven mincha in between the 2 meals.
6. The minhag  for the seudas hamafsekes is to eat only bread and water, and a boiled egg dipped in ash some dip the bread in Ash.
7. The seudah is eaten seated on the ground or on a stool within 3 tefachim, we do not socialize, we it alone and avoid eating three people together to not have  a chiyuv of zimun
8. If  One wants to drink water or eat after the seudas hamafsekes untill shkiah it is better if he stipulates his intent verbally to do so before bentching.
9. We may not sit on a chair after sunset. Shoes are to be removed before shkiah.
10. Individuals who will not be fasting should eat a Seudas Hamafsekes.
Torah Learning permissible on Tisha Ba'v

Tuesday July 28 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: Sunshine this morning. Scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High 97F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
-Heat advisory for Ocean county until 8:00 pm heat index could reach 105

-Lakewood planning board tonight approved a new development on a 5.862 acres lot on Massachusetts Avenue across from High Point, (just north of the Lakewood Fire Tower).⁣
 21 duplex structures (42 units) and 2 single family houses on a new loop road. The road pavement will be 32 feet wide.⁣
Each unit will have 4 off-street parking spaces. Some lots will have 2 spaces stacked behind 2 spaces, and some lots will have 3 spaces in front. (LNN)

-FINAL SHIUR ON CHURBAN TONIGHT! 10:30 pm Harav Yechiel Moskowitz will be giving a Shiur tonight at 10:30 on Nach regarding the period preceding the Churban Habayis. Phone # is 701-802-5287 access # 639117
- Dr. Zelenko: "Thank G-d. Going home today"

-Lakewood no new cases 1 death totals 2676/196

-New Jersey 565 new positive cases an additional 24 COVID-19 deaths

-If a school is certified  for The Community Eligibility Provision (meal service option for schools and school districts in low-income areas) with over 70% eligibility that makes all students eligible for meal regardless of income  and will receivie a P-EBT card in the mail.

-P-EBT cards Make sure to activate the cards right away the correct number is 1-800-997-3333
 -NJ adds 5 areas to self-quarantine for 14 days: Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota,

JHS: Great American Jewish Cities - Cleveland Part 1&2

By Yehuda Geberer Part I and II
This great city of the Midwest hosted some impressive events, institutions and personalities throughout its Jewish community's long history. Once a center of Reform Judaism with Abba Hillel Silver, it was also home to one of the earliest short lived Yeshivas in the United States when Rav Yehuda Levenberg moved his New Haven Yeshiva to Cleveland.
Rabbi Israel Porath was the long time Rabbinic leader, but it was Telz Yeshiva and its great leadership that really transformed the town. Rav Elya Meir Bloch, Rav Mottel Katz, Rav Mordechai Gifter, Rav Baruch Sorotzkin and many more transformed Cleveland and the Yeshiva world at large with the aristocracy of Telz. The Telz impact was felt with the founding of the Hebrew Academy by the Dessler Family and the Yavneh Girls school. The great philanthropists of Cleveland included Irving Stone, the Spero brothers and Mendy Klein.
Chassidus struck roots in Cleveland with the Cleveland dynasty, Chabad and even Kaliv.
Part 2 below

Lakewood Planning Board Meeting

Lakewood Planning board virtual meeting Tuesday July 28 6:00pm
watch live stream here
See Agenda Here

During the meeting, you may submit written questions and/or comments via email to the following email address: planningboardcomments@lakewoodnj.gov. You must include your name and address in your submission.

 PUBLIC HEARING
1. SD 2441 Fifth Point Holdings LLC

Monday July 27 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: Sunshine and a few afternoon clouds. Hot and humid. High 97F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.

-The fasting pills from Kollel Toronto are now available in both Gourmet Glatt Lakewood Locations.

-Hespedim for Harav Moshe Green zatzal at Ateres Chana hall 8:00 pm

-Covid-Compliant Minyan/im this Tisha B'Av at Yeshiva Orchos Chaim (410 Oberlin Ave S). Masks and social distancing required. Email Av@JewishAmerica.com to register. Include number of people, tefilos planning to attend, and preferred nusach. (LNN)


- 3 new cases in Lakewood totals 2676/195
-Lunch distribution Chai4ever 6:30 pm Madison Avenue
-NJ 446 new positive cases and  an additional confirmed 17 deaths two occurred within the last five days.

-Murphy: This will not be a normal school year. This is going to be a school year unlike any other We have, in place, a concrete plan to close the digital divide. But, there’s no question that remote learning is easier for affluent communities and families. And, as families with children of special needs know, it isn’t easy, or sometimes even possible, for them.

-Off to camp Boys and bochurim leave for summer camp. Second half starts for girls.

-Snaps kosher 9 days Chumus menu see here

JHS- Great American Jewish Cities - The Lower East side Part 2

Listen to Part 1 here

The cradle of civilization. The melting pot. The place where it all began. The ghetto, tenement buildings, overcrowded sweatshops. Romantic memories of a picturesque neighborhood, with beautiful shuls and a rich culture. Great rabbis, active socialists and the Jewish mob. The first

July 26 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: Partly to mostly cloudy. Hot and humid. High 94F. Humidity 60%

Heat index will feel like over  100 in parts of South Jersey and the Jersey Shore. Some of those areas may experience "pop-up" thunderstorms this afternoon, the weather service states.

-10:30 pm Harav Yechiel Moskowitz will be giving a Shiur tonight at 10:30 on Nach regarding the period preceding the Churban Habayis.  Phone # is 701-802-5287  access #  639117

-Dr Zelenko video update a few days out of surgery: They removed  the tumor and did a good job he's still in alot of pain and appreciates everyone's prayers  and support of his family, he will soon be back on the front  lines  fighting this war  against the evil enemy called politics and money and arrogance and he will talk to us  soon. Watch video here 

-Trump makes a brief  appearance before a small group of supporters gathered at an intersection in Bedminster, NJ, this afternoon on his way back from his golf club.

- Campers waiting for covid19 test results, Friendly urgent care offering rapid tests.

-6 new cases in Lakewood yesterday total 2673/195

 -New Jersey has 512 new positive cases of COVID-19 and n additional confirmed 11 deaths
-$124 million  Mega  Million lottery winning ticket was sold Friday in Bayonne NJ
-Gelbsteins lunch distribution tomorrow at the public schools will be a box for 7 days there will not be a distribution on Thursday because of Tisha B'Av. Starts at 9:00 am
-FishGrill  9 days schedule open till 10:00 pm with outdoor seating

-Residents receive P-EBT card in the mail

-Island Beach State Park has filled to capacity this morning

-Lakewood has one new positive case Friday and 10  cases of covid19 on Thursday totals 226/195

-Day Camp in the Catskills ends early after a few cases of covid19 reported  

-Ryes Bakery and Cafe 232 2nd street Lakewood 9 days  specials open 9am-9pm

-Lakewood doctors along with Tomchei Tzedaka tell meshulachm to mask up when collecting in shuls

-CDC changes guidelines People who have been confirmed with mild to moderate COVID-19 can leave their isolation without receiving a negative test, according to recently revised guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Increasing evidence shows that most people are no longer infectious 10 days after they begin having symptoms of COVID-19. As a result, the CDC is discouraging people from getting tested a second time after they recover.

-BDE: Mr .Norman Rosenbaum Z"L an attorney in Melbourne, Australia brother of  Yankel Rosenbaum hy"d  who was murdered during the Crown Heights riots, passed away on Shabbos at the age of 63. He fought relentlessly over the years to bring justice to his brother and the crown heights community. read more here

Lakewood Zmanim עש''ק פרשת דברים שבת חזון תש''פ

The Ohev Yisrael said Shabbos Chazon is the highest Shabbos of the year.
Rabbi Levi Yitzchok of Berditchov, said that on this Shabbos "Chazon" every Jew is given a personal vision of the 3rd Bais Hamikdash.

Friday, July 24, 2020 / ג׳ אב תש״פ ערב שבת פרשת דברים
Candle lighting: 7:59 pm
Shkia/sunset:  8:17 pm

-Weather shabbos day: Partly cloudy skies shower or thunderstorm possible.High 88F. Humidity 72%

שבת חזון היא הפטרה השלישית והאחרונה מתלתא דפורענותא

וְאָשִׁיבָה יָדִי עָלַיִךְ וְאֶצְרֹף כַּבֹּר סִיגָיִךְ וְאָסִירָה כָּל בְּדִילָיִךְ. (הפטרת שבת חזון) שבת שלום

Friday July 24 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms possible. High near 80F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%. Humidity 88%
-Candle lighting 7:59 pm
-Shkia/sunset 8:17 pm

-10 new positive cases in Lakewood totals 2666/295

Rapid Covid19 tests available at Freindly urgent care Todd Plaza Rt 9

-Murphy- Parents will have the option to choose all-remote learning for their kids
Districts will have flexibility to decide what's best for their schools

- NJ 488 new positive confirmed cases and  36 deaths, Of the deaths announced today, seven occurred within the last five days.


-1:09 pm The National Weather Service  has issued a Flood Advisory for   Northeastern Ocean County until 5:15 pm radar indicated heavy rain due to   thunderstorms. This will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. 1-2 inches of rain have fallen.  Some locations that could experience flooding include Lakewood, Howell, Toms River

-Live shiurim Bnei torah phone line 646-726-9977
-1:10 PM - Chumash Shiur by HaRav Gershon Ribner Shlita (Churban & Galus)
 -4:35 PM - Chumash Shiur by HaRav Boruch Hirchfeld Shlita
-5:05 PM - Reciting of Shir Hashirim & Tehilim by Tenokos Shel Beis Rabban

-DR Zelenko update: Update: According to reports, the surgeon was very happy with the results, it went extremely well. BH. Zev is in recovery and even though heavily sedated and with a breathing tube, he responded to his wife's presence with his eyes. The specimen is being sent to a special lab in California so the pathology report may take time. Meanwhile Zev is in ICU for 24 to 48 hours, and begins the long road to full recovery BH  please continue to pray for Zev Ben Leah (Donate HERE)

-Second round stimulus check: Pending a final agreement which did not take place. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that, “Our proposal is the exact same provision as last time.”  the current plan would result in all families and singles receiving the same stimulus payment that they received in the last round of funding. $1,200 for singles and $2,400 for couple plus $500 for each child. The payments would be full until an individual reaches $99,000 in income or $198,000 for a couple.

-Missionary material sent to Lakewood residents look out for a book in a purple envelope.
-Lakewood DMV has met it's capacity and will not be servicing any new customers.
-Lunch distribution: Pizza on Wheels chestnut and Route 9  11:00am
-Bais Tova 11:30 am shabbos box
- Do as I say, not as I do media criticizing after photo of Dr Fauci not wearing mask at nationals  stadium while sitting in the stands with 2 people beside him.

-NJ SNAP: P-EBT cards were sent out the week of July 13. Please allow a week to ten days for your card to arrive. There was an error in the telephone number on some P-EBT cards. If you received a card with the incorrect phone number, you will receive a new card with the correct number soon. You also can use your current card to access benefits by calling 1-800- 997-3333 to activate your card. inconvenience.

Halachos for Erev Shabbos Chazon 5780

Halachos for Erev shabbos in the 9 days (Based partially on Rabbi Felder Sefer)

Erev Shabbos in the nine days (or Chazon)
-One may cut their Nails for Shabbos since it is not shavua shechal bo.
-One may polish their shoes only with liquid polish according to most poskim.
 -One may brush a hat on erev shabbos since it is not considered washing clothes.
 -Showering is a machlokes if you are allowed kol gufo, the minhag is to be meikel but to use warm water.
-Tasting food that is fleishigs, some poskim- Mekor Chayim 551:9 writes "A woman who needs to taste the Shabbos foods while cooking may do so on Friday afternoon after midday" others hold you
can taste but not swallow and must spit it out. (Shmiras Shabbos Khilchasa 42:61 on Erev Shabbos during the Nine Days, you may also taste the food. However, one should try not to swallow food containing meat ingredients)
Children may eat meat before Shabbos up to 2 hours before the zman according to Rav Moshe Feinstein in Igros Moshe, others (Eliyahu Rabba) hold they may start even from Chatzos. this year 1:03 pm

-If one makes an early Shabbos on Erev Shabbos Chazon he may eat Meat after  the Plag. Lakewood Plag is 6:47 pm.

Interview with DR. Zelenko

 Rabbi Aryeh Katzin interviews DR. Zelenko from his hopital room he is having a surgery today to remove a mass fon a valve in his heart Name for tehillim  Zev Ben Leah

Thursday July 23 News Updates Lakewood

Today's Daf Yomi ("אמר עולא אין ירושלים נפדת אלא בצדקה שנא' ציון במשפט תפדה"  (שבת קלט ע"א"

-Weather: Partly cloudy with afternoon showers or thunderstorms. High 94F. Chance of rain 50%. Humidity 71% UV Index 9 of 10

-N.J. schools to get state guidance Friday to develop new remote-only options for students, Murphy says

-Trump: If schools do not reopen the funding should go to parents to send their child to public private charter religious or home school of their choice.

-B'gan boxes at yeshiva ktana 120 2nd street 6:30 pm enter from Monmouth and first street.

- 2 new positive cases in Lakewood 2 deaths  totals  2656/195

- 344 new cases in NJ and  23 new confirmed deaths Only four of the newly reported deaths happened in the last five days, Gov. Phil Murphy said. The rest happened earlier and have only recently been confirmed.
 -A meeting took place this week with chasidisha rabbonim of Lakewood and Toms River to discuss communal issues and how to deal with problems that arise. The Lakewood Rosh yeshiva  Harav Malakiel Kotler shlita was present at the meeting


-Yapchik  open Thursday and Friday full parve and meat buffet Parve cholent and trimmings

-FREE 7-day lunch distribution today at 12:00pm for all New Jersey residents under 19 years old who do not receive lunches at any other site. 1820 Old Freehold Road, Toms River Enter on the left side and come around to the back (LNN)

-NY Blood Center: THANK YOU to the Hasidic & Jewish Orthodox Community & covidsavealife
 for hosting our 1st ALL convalescent plasma drive! We've provided nearly 40,000 units of CP because of partnerships w/ them & other orgs.
-Israel today has 2027 new positive cases

-Lunch Distribution:
-Sanz Klausenberg behind Evergreen Oak and Vine area 6:45 pm
-Tashbar 7:00 pm
-Gelbsteins 4 day shabbos box 9:00am at Public schools location, Middle school on Somerset Avenue, Clifton Avenue school 7th street, 90 Spruce street at the school
-Pizza on Wheels daily lunch 11:00 am - 1:00 pm  Chestnut and Rt 9

-Levaya of Rav Shmuel Berkovicz  zt''l he levayah will take place today 10:00 a.m. in Passaic at Ohel Yosef (Yeshiva Ktana Boys’ Building).  Due to very limited parking, please do not come by car if at all possible. The Levaya will also be broadcast live: at  https://livestream.com/midabrim/levayarberkovicz 
Dial-in number: (425) 436-6365, access code: 506414
Kevurah will follow at the Congregation Sons of Israel Cemetery, located at 613 Ramsey Street, Lakewood, NJ.

-The Lakewood Board of Education approved  a plan for reopening schools for in-person instruction on a regular five-day week schedule. Schools will open September 4th.
The plan will cost the district an additional $2 million dollars to add space with modular classrooms and dividers for social distancing. Officials said they are opening so that parents will not be out of work. The local teachers union opposed the reopening plan.

-Trump likely to visit his home in Bedminster  NJ this weekend The Federal Aviation Administration issued a temporary flight restriction for the airspace around his golf club from Friday to Sunday.

Lakewood BOE meeting

Watch Live stream HERE
Agenda additions HERE
-Move to approve Municipal Leasing Consultants to provide a Lease Purchase for Two (2)
Modular Classrooms at an equipment cost of $1,200,000 and total interest cost of
$111,569.45 at a 3.18% interest rate over Five (5) years. Total payments will be
$1,311,569.45 with 5 annual payments of $262,313.89.
-Approve  Bid to provide 5500 polycarbonate desk shields at a cost of $858,000 for COVID-19
Compliancy for the 2020-2021 school year
-approve Tri Furniture Design, an Educational Data vendor to provide polycarbonate student table dividers for Spruce Street, Piner Elementary and LECC at a cost of $89,923.00

-Move to award Bid 04-2021 for cleaning services for Bais Tova, Shiras Devorah, Yeshiva

Shidduchim Rosh Chodesh Av

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JHS: Great American Jewish Cities - The Lower East Side

The cradle of civilization. The melting pot. The place where it all began. The ghetto, tenement buildings, overcrowded sweatshops. Romantic memories of a picturesque neighborhood, with beautiful shuls and a rich culture. Great rabbis, active socialists and the Jewish mob. The first Yeshivas, labor unions and delicatessens. Huddled masses pushcart sellers and the Yiddish Theatre.
The descriptions of this unforgettable neighborhood can go on forever, and we wouldn't even scratch the surface. When at its peak, the density was the highest in the entire world, with the largest Jewish population in the world. The constant stream of immigrants created a diversity of Jewish life that is unmatched anywhere else.

Wednesday Rosh Chodesh Av 5780 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: Hear advisory from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm. Heat index values as high as 96 to 101 this afternoon.  Sunny to partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 93F. Humidity 69% UV Index 9 of 10

-BDE: Petira of Rav Shmuel Berkowitz zt’’l, menahel at Yeshiva of Passaic. A noted talmid chochom and mechanech, Rav Shmuel was beloved to so many and a role model to many more.  (Matzav)

- No new positive cases reported in Lakewood yesterday, one death totals 2654/193

-Gourmet Glatt North-  Slurpees are just $1 this week All flavors

-Dr. Harvey Risch, an epidemiology professor at Yale School of Public Health, said on Tuesday that he thinks hydroxychloroquine could save 75,000 to 100,000 lives if the drug is widely used to treat coronavirus. Risch lamented that a "propaganda war" is being waged against the use of the drug for political purposes, not based on "medical facts

-Murphy announced an additional 24 COVID19 deaths,  but only 1 occurred in July. The number of probable deaths dropped to 1,920 from 1974 as prior cases have been resolved

-DR. Zelenko: FYI. Had hip biopsy yesterday. Heart surgery to remove cancerous pulmonic valve pushed off until Thursday. I don’t mind, I get to celebrate my daughter's first birthday.

-United Airlines passengers who refuse to put on a face covering in the airport could be banned from future flights, announcing tighter restrictions. The rules applies to passengers at customer service counters and kiosks, United Club locations, gates and baggage claim areas.

-Nine Days: The Fish Grill Lakewood/Howell will be open until 10:30 pm outdoor dining available, free deliovery on orders over $50 order here

-Lunch distribution: Pizza on Wheels Chestnut and Route 9 11:00 am- 1:00 pm

-Toms River kehila of Grande River held a lechaim  in honor of Rav Shlomie Swartzberg shlita who was appointed as the Rav for the community. (LNN)

-Approved: Foreign Yeshivah Students Can Travel to Israel for Elul: Interior Minister Rabbi Aryeh Deri and Health Minister Yuli Edelstein announced Wednesday that they will approve the entry of foreign yeshivah students ahead of the Elul zman, subject to the guidelines of the Health Ministry.
 and a mandatory self-quarantine in groups of up to six students. After the two weeks of quarantine, all the groups can then join together in the yeshivah.
-Lakewood BOE meeting today Reopening of School for the 2020-2021 School Year
Rental of Tents, Plexiglas dividers - COVID compliant

-Yartzeit of Bobover Rebbe today visitors to the bais olam in Deans will be asked to wear masks inside and limit their time inside see details here

-Lakewood DMV has met it's capacity and will not be servicing any new customers

Kashrus News

KAJ discontinues Hashgach on Empire poultry. Currently Empire is under the kosher supervision of the OU and Tartikov Hashgocho under Rabbi Yechiel Babad.

KAJ Statement:
 After many years of giving the highest levels of kashrus supervision at Empire kosher Poultry we will be removing our Hashgocho effective  July 20, 2020. This decision was made after much discussion and  deliberation both with Empire and internally. Unfortunately, circumstances have developed that prevent us from being able to guarantee that our standards of  kashrus will continue to be met. Products manufactured through July 20, and bearing the seal of the KAJ are  still under our supervision.  see full statement below

Tuesday July 21 News Updates Lakewood

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 / כ״ט תמוז תש״פ
-Weather: Mostly sunny skies. Hot and humid. High 93F. Humidity 50%
-Dinei Aveilus of the 9 days begins this evening Rosh chodesh Av, (shkia tonight is 8:20 pm)

-Yartzeit of Bobov Rebbe zatzal today Rosh Chodesh Av. There will be restrictions and limitations at the tzion for those coming to the bais olam. Minyanim will take place outside the ohel. Limited entry to the ohel only to place a kvitel and for short tefila, fulll compliance with the law will be implemented.

-Harav Yechiel Moskowitz will be giving a Shiur tonight at 10:30 on Nach regarding the period preceding the Churban Habayis. The Phone # is 701-802-5287 and the access # is 6391175

-Laws of the nine days  Based on "A Summary of Halachos of the Three Weeks" by Rabbi Shimon D. Eider  according to the Ashkenazic custom see Here

- 5 new positive cases in Lakewood +3 deaths totals 2654/192

- Trump: 'Wear a mask.' urging Americans to wear a mask as he predicts the spread of the disease will worsen before it improves It will probably, unfortunately, get worse before it gets better," "We're asking everybody that when you are not able to socially distance, wear a mask, get a mask," Trump said in perhaps his strongest urging to date on that issue. "Whether you like the mask or not, they have an impact, they have an effect. We need everything we can get."

-Simchas Brisk Youngest son of RAvrohom Yehoshua Soliveitchik shluta engaged to kallahs daughter of Rav Blau from Manchester.
-Michael Cohen writing Book on Trump claims "my book will provide graphic and unflattering details about the President’s behavior behind closed doors,” Cohen wrote. The memoir “describes the President’s pointedly anti-Semitic remarks and virulently racist remarks against such black leaders as President Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela, neither of whom he viewed as real leaders or as worthy of respect by virtue of their race.”

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Tonight: Lakewood Planning Board Meeting

 Planning board  meeting today July 21 2020 at 6:00 pm
Watch Live stream Here
See Agenda Here

During the meeting, you may submit written questions and/or comments via email to the following email address: planningboardcomments@lakewoodnj.gov. You must include your name and address in your submission.

PUBLIC HEARING

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Today: Lakewood Zoning Board Meeting

Lakewood zoning board virtual meeting today July 20 2020 at 7:00 pm

Watch Livestream Here
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During the meeting, you may submit written questions and/or comments via e mail to the following e-mail address: zoningboardcomments@lakewoodnj.gov You must Include your name and address in your submission.

Letter from Brian Flannery requesting a 1-year extension for Appeal # 4027B,

JHS: The Leshem Rav Shlomo Elyashiv

Today is the Yartzeit of Harav Elyashiv Zatzal
Rav Shlomo Elyashiv was one of the greatest Kabbalists in recent Jewish history. Settling in the town of Shavl, he proceeded to author his magnum opus the Leshem Shevo Veachlama, and influencing young Rabbis like Rav Kook in kabbalistic teachings.
In 1924, he moved to Eretz Yisroel together with his daughter and son in law Rav Avraham Levinson who changed his name to Elyashiv at this time. They were accompanied by their Bar Mitzvah age son, the future Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv.

Monday July 20 News updates Lakewood

Weather: Sun and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 98F. Humidity 57%
-Excessive heat warning until MON 8:00 PM EDT Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
-Nine days begin tomorrow evening.

 - Lakewood Zoning Board  approved a new shul for Beis Medrash of Pine Street, as well as 2 duplexes (4 units) and a single family house, on the intersection of Pine Street and MLK Drive, across from the current trailer shul. ⁣The shul will provide 20 off-street parking spaces. The entrance to the lot will be on Pine Street. Each house will have its own 4 parking spaces. The shul will include a Kiddush room with warmers and it will be limited for internal use and  Shabbos use.⁣ (LNN)

-The US Justice Dept  is filling a lawsuit against the Village of Airmont  in Rockland County for “unreasonably limiting the practice of religion by the village’s Orthodox Jewish community and the Satmar Religous School System” defending religious rights & fighting discrimination.

-Power outage in Raintree area 500-1500 Customers Affected Estimated Restoration: 9:00 PM
-3 new positive cases in Lakewood totals 2649/189

-Murphy: 177 new positive cases and 9 deaths added  but are not from last 24 hours. Later this week, New Jersey DOE will be releasing guidance allowing for parents to choose all-remote learning for their children.

- Chai4ever food distribution today, at 1221 Madison Avenue, 6:30 pm. Meals will be distributed on a first come first served basis.

-NJ American Water notified customers in Lakewood to minimize water use and prohibits outdoor watering of lawn or filling pools as there is currently a shortage  due to operational issue at their facility.

-DR. Zelenko Medical update: "FYI. Having biopsy of hip today and heart surgery tomorrow to remove and replace a heart valve that has a mass on it. Thank you for the positive flow of energy and prayer.  It’s remarkable how many living people there are in the world. Name is Zev Ben Leah.

- Report: Lakewood Board of Education officials hire law firm to possibly defend against lawsuit  after A former township public schools grants facilitator is suing the Board of Education and several officials alleging she was wrongfully terminated after expressing concern in 2019 over what she considered improper and unethical practices by board employees. see more here
-Lakewood DMV has met it's capacity and will not be servicing any new customers.
-Lunch distribution:
- Bais Tova 11:00 am box for week
Gelbsteins 3 day lunch (not a box) 9:00 am-11:00 am public schools location. Middle school somerset Ave, Clifton and 7th, 90 Spruce street.
-Pizza on wheels chestnut and route 9 from 11:00 am- 1:00 pm

-Moetzes in Eretz Yisrael call for a home Trfilla tomorrow erev Rosh Chodesh AV as the virus rages on.

-Code orange air quality alert Monday for Ocean County. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung diseases...and the elderly. The effects

Sunday July 19 Lakewood News Updates

Excessive Heat Warning from SUN 12:00 PM EDT until MON 8:00 PM EDT Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected. Portions of Central New Jersey and the western suburbs in southeastern Pennsylvania.

-Harav Yechiel Moskowitz will be giving a Shiur tonight at 10:30 on Nach regarding the period preceding the Churban Habayis. The Phone # is 701-802-5287 and the access # is 6391175

- Some yeshivos in EY and girls seminaries have notified parents that the Israeli govt has approved their plan and will allow students to come starting this Elul or the end of August. Students are  told not to book flights yet but to wait for the schools to arrange group flights

- Murphy tells his critics Don’t like my leadership? “Go down to Georgia, and see how that feels” . “We need responsible leadership in this country right now in every place“Suing communities that require face coverings, I mean… it’s unfathomable. It’s unfathomable,” added Murphy. The Governor was referring to a lawsuit filed by Georgia’s governor challening an Atlanta mask mandate.

-NJ has 144 new positive cases of COVID-19, and an additional 11 deaths among COVID-19 confirmed-positive residents, pushing the total to 13,732 lives lost.

- One new positive case reported in Lakewood yesterday, totals 1646/189
- Magic show with Shlomo Levinger Today Sunday, at 5:00 pm Price: $10 for access until Mon, Aug 17, 2020. HERE

- Free ices today at Evergreen go to customer service
- Climbzone Howell now open register online Here
-LPD: Check on elderly neighbors and family members, limit your time in direct sunlight, wear sunscreen, drink plenty of water, DON'T Leave your kids or pets in the car unattended.

-Physician: In the past 2-3 weeks the Lakewood Kehilla has seen several new cases of COVID-19 illness, now about 20 cases. Most, but not all, have been connected to infected individuals coming to Lakewood from Florida. In addition, it is reported that the Deal, NJ community now has some 40 new cases of illness since last week. These cases are connected to infected individuals who have come to Deal from Brooklyn.

-Israel: New High in Contagion Rate in Israel; More Deaths, Ventilations, as Virus Surges on. The Health Ministry on Sunday reported that since midnight another six people have succumbed to complications related to coronavirus and six more patients had been put on ventilators 238 patients remaining in a serious condition, of which 62 require respiratory assistance through ventilators. Hamodia

Now Open Chick Chok Grocery

Address 265 South New Prospect (next to Aidel's gym) I. Jackson

Lakewood Zmanim עש''ק פרשת מטות-מסעי חזק מברכים חודש מנחם אב תש''פ

  יחדשהו הקב״ה עלינו ועל כל עמו בית ישראל לחיים ולשלום, לששון ולשמחה, לישועה ולנחמה ונאמר אמן. שבת שלום,  חזק חזק ונתחזק

Friday, July 17, 2020 / כ״ה תמוז תש״פ ערב שבת פרשת מטות-מסעי

-Candle lighting 8:05 pm
-Shkia/sunset 8:23 pm
-Rosh Chodesh is this coming Wednesday
-Molad: Monday afternoon, 10 minutes and 15 chalakim after 1:00 pm
-Weather shabbos day: Sunshine. High around 90F
מפטירין הפטרת פרשת מסעי מס׳ ירמיהו ״שמעו דבר ה׳ הפטרה השנייה מתלת דפורענותא

האדמו"ר בעל 'תפארת שלמה' מרדומסק אומר: השבתות של 'בין המצרים' - גדולים ועצומים במעלתם יותר מאשר שבתות השנה הרגילות הוא מסמיך לכך את הפִסקה מ'לכה דודי' בשינוי ניקוד קל: "רב לך שַׁבָּת בעמק הבכא"; השבת שחלה בתקופת בין המצרים, עמק הבכא - רבה ועצומה מכל השבתות.

Yerushalmi Mask

Made from the same material as the famed  stripped Yerushalmi Kaftan. This mask was distributed today around yerushalayim.

Kunteres ירח למועדים on the 3 Weeks

A special kunteres of the sefer Yerach Lemoadim on  בין חמצרים from the Lakewood Rosh Hayeshiva Harav Yeruchom Olshin shlita is now available in stores. The full sefer is still in the works to be printed at a later date.

Friday July 17 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: Scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. High 88F. Chance of rain 40%.
Candle lighting 8:05 pm  Shkia/sunset 8:23 pm

Physician: In the past 2-3 weeks the Lakewood Kehilla has seen several new cases of COVID-19 illness, now about 20 cases. Most, but not all, have been connected to infected individuals coming to Lakewood from Florida. In addition, it is reported that the Deal, NJ community now has some 40 new cases of illness since last week. These cases are connected to infected individuals who have come to Deal from Brooklyn.

- 7 new positive cases in Lakewood totals 2645/189

-Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has drills planned through the weekend that will generate a lot of booms, officials say

-Murphy: Death count not from today: Sadly, we must report an additional confirmed 20 COVID19 deaths. As we’ve been regularly noting of late, most of these deaths occurred some time ago, and are only today being added to the confirmed count. Of the deaths we’re reporting today, 7 occurred within the past 5 days.
-Murphy: I’m creating a  Compliance Task Force – headed by  NJ Comptroller  Kevin Walsh – to:
Review all COVID-related procurements above a certain dollar threshold, Ensure internal controls,
Provide compliance training to all agencies receiving COVID-19 funds

-Mesivtos and Boys elementary finish for the year
-NWS Excessive heat watch in effect from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon including
central New Jersey, northern New Jersey, northwest New Jersey, southern New
Jersey, east central Pennsylvania and southeast Pennsylvania.

- Jewish Rapper  Nissim Black released from the hospital after he had coronaavirus
- Quality Frozen Foods Acquired by Private Investor  a local businessman in Brooklyn has reportedly acquired Quality Foods for an undisclosed amount. Sources told Kosher Today that the sale was finalized on June 30th and that the company was undergoing major changes including a potential move of its warehouse from Brooklyn to a location in New Jersey.

Lunch:
-Shabbos Box from Tiferes BY Oak street 10:30 am
-Daily lunh at Pizza on Wheels Chestnut Rt 9 11:00 am

-N.J. has started paying the extended 20 weeks of unemployment benefits. Due to the high unemployment rate from the coronavirus crisis, New Jersey announced earlier this month that many workers will be eligible for an additional 20 weeks of unemployment benefits.

-Israel imposes new restrictions people would be allowed to leave their homes this weekend but malls, shops, pools, zoos and museums would shut from Friday afternoon until Sunday morning. On all days, gatherings will be limited to 10 people indoors – including shuls and 20 people outdoors. Restaurants would be allowed to serve take-out only, the government said. A further decision on whether to keep summer schools and nurseries open would be made

Tehillim:  Group of Yeshiva Bochurim from England involved in a car accident in the Netherlands after returning from a bais olam in Holland. Please daven for Mordechai Ben Riva, one of the Buchrim.

Judge Dismisses Lakewood BOE Lawsuit for Not Providing $30 million in State Aid

A Judge has Dismissed  lawsuit brought by the Lakewood BOE against the dept of education. The state last year initially was to give Lakewood $30 million in funds but than it was  stripped out of the budget. The BOE passed the budget assuming it was getting the funding.
The Lakewood Shopper reports that the judge ruled Lakewood BOE does not have standing to assert the various claims in the complaint.

R' Aaron Lang  a lakewood lawyer and teacher  who initialy sued the state to change  the funding formula for Lakewood ads:

The district’s case in federal court was dismissed for the essentially the same reasons its case was dismissed last July in NJ administrative Court. Besides for being moot due to the loan,
the court reasoned that it would have had to interject into the political process and the sovereignty of the legislature. See EDU 08386-2019.
As for standing issue in the federal filing, the state tried to dismiss Alcantara in 2015 saying that district has standing, not my students. This was convenient for the state to argue since the BOE did not want to join me. NJ law has been clear since the 1980s that students have standing, not a BOE.
What perplexes me is the federal filing. San Antonio v Rodriguez 411 US 1 (1973) says that education is not a fundamental right. The Supreme Court also said that disparities in funding based on wealth and geography do not violate equal protection. The NJ funding law does not discriminate against a protected class (San Antonio ISP's students also were mostly members of a protected class) So the discrimination argument does not seem to have merit. The SFRA is rational under the federal constitution because its disparately affects everyone in Lakewood, not just those of a protected class. (Many people would like to see San Antonio reversed, but Lakewood will not be the test case).

The only cause of action is under the T & E clause of the NJ constitution, not federal.

Thursday July 16 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: A mix of clouds and sun. High 77F

-DR. Zelenko - FYI. I need emergency heart surgery, but will continue to fight until the war against tyranny is won.  Please do your part and spread the truth everywhere. A small amount of light pushes away a large amount of darkness. Name for tehillim Zev ben Leah

-Amazon Scam Alert
The Amazon scam is not new, but it looks like it may be making its rounds again to Lakewood residents. People have received a phone call from a person claiming they were from Amazon and that they owed money on their account. Just a reminder; Amazon will NOT contact you for money. They are trying to get access to personal financial information. In some cases threatening that you will be forced to pay for a package that will be delivered.

-Live teleconference Shiurim:  646-726-9977
-7:20 PM - Vaad by HaRav Mordechai Rosenbaum Shlita
-10:15 PM- Halacha Shiur in Hilchos Bein Hamitzarim by HaRav Shlomo Stein Shlita
-11:30 PM - Chumash Shiur by HaRav Yeruchum Olshin Shlita

-2 New positive cases in Lakewood totals 2638/188

-NJ Refunds For 79,000 Drivers After E-ZPass error happened when the the tolls in New Jersey went cashless during the early part of the pandemic. - If you were slapped with $50 bill while going through New Jersey tolls amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, it turns out there is a chance you don't need to pay any money. NJNN

-Mosdos Sanz Klausenburg Shabbos Box distribution  today from 7:15-8:45 on the lot of the preschool building.
Entrance is from corner Edgecomb and Parkview in Oak and Vine behind Evergreen.

Lakewood Township Committee Meeting

Lakewood Township committee virtual meeting TodayJuly 16 at 5:30 pm

-Watch Live stream HERE
-See Agenda HERE
-Comments from the public will be accepted through comments@lakewoodnj.gov during the meeting. Please include your name and address for the record.

Agenda items:
- Seeking Grant monies for Bike path around John F Patrick Park and along the frontages of Vine Street along the park; and also to install a new bike path within the Industrial Park around the interior loop of Lehigh Avenue and Swarthmore Avenue

- $1,243,192.00 for  public Works department in need of two McNeilus side-loader and two  McNeilus rear-loader refuse trucks
- $866,157.14  Financing loan from Lakeland bank for police cars
- $753,478.82  Helipad project at Lakewood Airport asking for state grant that will pay %90 of the cost.

118th Yartzheit of Rabbi Yaakov Joseph ZT"L

Please call ahead to confirm if cemetery is open they may be closed due to covid 19
call before you go 929-480-6648

Thousands are expected to attend the Kever of the Rav Hakolel and chief rabbi of New York city, Rabbi Yaakov Joseph Zt'l on his 118th Yartzheit - 24 Tamuz 5780 -July 16, 2020
He is buried in the Union Field cemetery in Ridgewood, NY at the Brooklyn/Queens Border close to crown heights and Williamsburg. He was niftar in 1902 (5662).
Rav Yoel Teitelbaum, the pervious Satmar Rebbe, would encourage his chassidim to pray at the tzion of the Rav Yaakov Yosef. It is reported that many people have found a yeshuah after visiting the tzion.
 Driving Directions to the kever:

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Lakewood BOE Meeting Today

Lakewood board of education public meeting today July 15 at 7:30 pm
-Watch Live stream HERE
-See Agenda HERE

Anyone who desires to ask a question must email to boemeeting@lakewoodpiners.org,
between 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the evening of the meeting, and provide their proper name, full address and the question.

Wednesday July 15 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: Sun and clouds mixed. High 79F. Chance of Rain 10%

-Walmart announced Wednesday it will require shoppers to wear masks in all U.S. stores, including Sam’s Club locations.

-A Jewish day camp in suburban Dallas, Gan Israel by Chabad has closed after at least two campers and two counselors tested positive for COVID-19.

-Tehillim: Urgent request by Agudas Yisrael The Rosh Yeshiva Harav Dovid Feinstein shlita has been taken to the ICU and his condition is very serious. Please daven for Dovid Ben Shima for a refuah shleima.

-NJ 396 new positive cases 27 deaths

-Murphy: parents can visit kids in pediatric facilities or developmentally disabled with
Indoor visitations at facilities which have had zero new probable or confirmed coronavirus cases recorded in a 28-day period. Otherwise only visit outdoors.

-10 new positive cases in Lakewood 1 death totals 2636/189

- Shul asks Meshulachim to please not collect indoors but only outside due to the spread of covid19 (LNN)

-Lakewood DMV has met it's capacity and will not be servicing any new customers.
-Total Covid Meals served by Lakewood public schools from  March 17- July 13 Kosher meals 199,66, Non kosher meals 150,50 total meals served 35016.

-American Dream Mega Mall will reopen  Don Ghermezian, chief executive officer of Triple Five, the developer behind American Dream, said the development is ready to open whenever its safe to do so. “Reopening American Dream safely and responsibly is our top priority,” he said. “We have been working very closely with the Murphy administration, state and local agencies and our primary health care partner, Hackensack Meridian Health, to develop extensive health and safety plans for American Dream and each of our attractions.”(NJ.com)

- Some boys Elementary  schools have already finished, Mesivtos will end the year Thursday- Friday
-Lunch Pizza on Wheels daily 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Route 9 and Chestnut
-The Bank of Princeton opens branch in Lakewood at the Avenue Shoppes 12 America Avenue, 7B
Lakewood, NJ 08701 P: 732.835.7320
-New Lakewood lines charter bus company  provides transportation services back and forth from Lakewood to Toronto and anywhere in the US. We also provide guided tours of New Hampshire, Washington DC, Niagara Falls, and more. Our drivers are experienced, professional, and friendly.

Document shows Role of Another Japan Envoy in Helping Jews flee Nazis

The Mainichi -Japans national Daily

LAKEWOOD, New Jersey (Kyodo) -- A photocopy of a transit visa issued by the then Japanese envoy to the Soviet Union to help a Jewish refugee flee from Nazi Germany during World War II has been preserved in the hands of her relatives, the family said. While it is already known that Ambassador Yoshitsugu Tatekawa issued travel documents for Jewish refugees, it is very rare to confirm that he also issued visas for them.
The visa was issued for 17-year-old Rischel Kotler on March 8, 1941 at the Japanese Embassy in Moscow.

JHS: Great American Jewish Cities: Philadelphia

Jewish History Soundbites With Yehuda Geberer Great American Jewish Cities #10: Philadelphia

Perhaps no other city in the United States can boast of such a long, rich and consistent Jewish history narrative as the City of Brotherly Love. Historic synagogues like Mikveh Israel - which at one point received funding from Benjamin Franklin, and Rodeph Shalom which was the first Ashkenazi shul in the Western Hemisphere are symbols of the colonial era Jewish community.
The 19th century saw Isaac Leeser, Sabato Morias, Marcus Jastrow and others make their mark on the development of Philadelphia Jewish life and their influence on the wider American Jewish community. The interwar period brought Chassidic Rebbes, great philanthropists and even the Lubavitcher Rebbe - who visited the Liberty Bell - to Philadelphia.
Led by a succession of great rabbinical leaders like Rabbis Bernard Levinthal, Ephraim Eliezer Yolles, Baruch Leizerowski, Sholom Shneiderman, Moshe Lifshitz and many others including the contemporary Rabbi Avraham Shemtov. The Philadelphia Yeshiva was founded by Rav Shmuel Kamenetsky and together with Rav Elya Svei, Rav Mendel Kaplan and other greats have made it one of the premier Torah institutions in the United States.

Lakewood Planning Board Meeting

Lakewood Planning board virtual meeting  today Tuesday July 14 at 6:00 pm
Watch Live stream Here
See Agenda Here
During the meeting, you may submit written questions and/or comments via email to the following email address: planningboardcomments@lakewoodnj.gov. You must include your name and address

PUBLIC HEARING
1. SP 2373AA Beth Medrash Govoha of America Inc.
 619, 625, 633 7th St & 526, 620, 634 8th St Block 46, Lots 4-6 & 22-24
Site Plan Exemption for a parking lot

Tuesday July 14 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: A good deal of sunshine. High near 90F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.

- 3 new positive cases in Lakewood yesterday  totals 2626/188

- BMG will build a 230 car parking lot off 7th Street. It was approved by the planning board today. Construction will take place this summer

-Rosh Yeshivas Brisk Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soleveitchik said today we are losing yeshiva  bochurim daily
and it's a gezeira that is worse then the Corona virus. Some have gone off the derech others just stopped learning or went to work because they can leave their home. A fast day should have been declared for this gezeira he said. We must brainstorm and find solutions, gather them and open gemaros with them.

- NJ 423 new positive cases 28 deaths
- Murphy; NJ will not fine travelers from Corona virus hot spots who don't  give information. Unlike NY.

-NJ adds 4 more states to list of self quarantine for 2 weeks if traveling to NJ from them Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, and Wisconsin full list AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, ID, KS, LA, MN, MS, NC, NM, NV, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, WI. Delaware has been removed

NBC News  reports on the Lakewood community Plasma blood donation watch Video Here
 "Joyner, the Mayo Clinic doctor, said he’s been astonished by the Orthodox Jewish community’s ability to mobilize its members and organize a complex medical project in a span of hours. “They had a high rate of infection, which was terrible, but they decided to do something about it,” he said. “And they used their social cohesion and organizational and logistical skills to make it happen.” “I’d be surprised if we didn’t do more projects with them,” Joyner added. “These individuals are problem solvers.”

- The role Orthodox Jews have played in contributing to a promising but yet unproven coronavirus treatment has garnered far less attention than the incidents of community members flouting social distancing guidelines. (NBC)

-Uman Rosh Hashana? Ukrainian foreign ministry officials have recommended that the tefillos in Uman this year not be cancelled but limited. At this point there is no offical lrule implemented yet that would ban all visitors to Uman this coming Rosh Hashana

-Murphy reiterated this morning that his administration is working closely with Jersey Shore counties and beach towns to limit capacity and keep people distanced.

-The comet Neowise is visible in NJ after dusk in Northwest sky just above the horizon.

-Israel: The government may require Israelis to hold their Rosh Hashanah and other High Holiday celebrations with only their nuclear family members.

-Young adults in NJ are the fastest-growing age group of residents testing positive for the coronavirus in New Jersey, even as the outbreak has slowed dramatically in recent months.

שו''ת מהגר''ח קניבסקי שליט''א בחובת השעה

Questions were posed to Harav Chaim Kanievsky shlita regarding the current situation with Coronavirus. He said that Limud Hatorah is the segula and the way to save oneself from the virus.

Monday July 13 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: A mix of clouds and sun. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 89F.
-Lunch 4 day box at Meoros 800 Rockaway off Oak street 5:30 pm

-Shuls in LA are closed effective immediately as are gyms and indoor businesses due to a rise in Covid19 cases

- 2 new positive cases in Lakewood totals 2623/188
-NJ 231 new positive cases and 22 deaths.

- Out of state travelers arriving in NY from high Covid19 states must provide their contact information upon arrival at the airport. If they fail to provide they will receive a summons with a $2000 fine.

-BD’E — Harav Avraham Mordechai Hakohein Isbee, Zt”l
 Petirah of Harav Avraham Mordechai Hakohein Isbee, zt”l, who served as the Rosh Yeshiva of the Gerrer Yeshiva Beis Yisrael in Ashdod. He was 79 years old.
Rav Avraham Mordechai’s family hailed from Detroit, Michigan, where his paternal grandfather, Reb Nechemia Isbee, settled a century ago. Reb Nechemia imbued his family with his great mesiras nefesh for Yiddishkeit as he raised an illustrious family of bnei Torah in the wilderness of America. His son, Rav Leible, went to learn in the great yeshivos of Europe, and his daughter, Rebbitzen Shifra, married Harav Gedalia Schorr, zt”l. Reb Yaakov Isbee raised his family in the same manner, sending his son Avraham Mordechai to learn in Telshe Yeshiva in Cleveland.His levayah was held Monday morning in Yerushalayim, and kevurah was on Har Hamenuchos. Yehi zichro baruch.
 (Hamodia)


- For the first time NYC has no reported deaths related to Covid19 since pandemic started.
- Tefillos for Harav Dovid Frinstein shlita who is in need of Rachmei shamayim. He returned to the hospital after experiencing recurring symptoms. Name for Tehillim Dovid Ben Shima (Matzav)

Lunch Distribution:
-Gelbsteins  3 day lunch (not a box) at Public schools location, Middle school Somerset Avenue , Clifton & 7th, 90 Spruce street.
- pizza on wheels 11:00 - 1:00 pm
- Bais Tova Weekly Box 1:00 pm

- Chasdei Hshem Reb Yossel Bursztyn, Rosh Yeshiva, and Reb Eli Bursztyn, Magid Shiur, of Mesivta of Lakewood, both of whom were previously hospitalized in critical condition with Coronavirus, seen last night at a Bar Mitzvah in good health. (LNN)

Sunday July 12 News Updates Lakewood

Weather:  A good deal of sunshine. High 91F.

Parlor Meeting for yeshiva Heichal Hatorah  ראש ישיבה הרב מרדכי דיק שליט''א באילם עטרת חנה at 8:00 pm

- 4 additional new cases in Lakewood yesterday totals 2621/188

-Protests continue in the frum neighborhoods of yerushalayim under Lockdown order.

-NJ: 349 new positive cases and 16 deaths. The transmission rate is .98.  That means on
average, every newly infected resident is now passing COVID-19 to less than one other person.

-7 new positive cases in Lakewood over Friday total 2617

-The New York State Department of Health released a foreboding letter of guidance concerning sleepaway camps in which they reiterated the restrictions on sleepaway camps in New York State, and reminded the camp operators who have received temporary residence permits of the need to follow rules put in place during the pandemic. The guidance included a reminder of potential large fines for each -violation. (Hamodia)

-Dr. Glatt: Infectious disease specialists say that there is not one case of re-infection of COVID (to date). Any other claims need to be investigated and evaluated because it could be possible. We can’t jump on poor or incomplete information.

-Bde- Petirah of Alexander Rebbetzin Mrs. Rochel Singer A"h Mother of current rebbe shlita

זמני השבת שכונת אוק-וויין

Lakewood Zmanim עש''ק פרשת פינחס תש''פ

Friday, July 10, 2020 / י״ח תמוז תש״פ ערב שבת פרשת פינחס

- Candle  lighting 8:09 pm

- Shkia/sunset 8:27 pm

-Weather shabbos day Scattered showers and thunderstorms. High near 90F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

הָלֹךְ וְקָרָאתָ בְאָזְנֵי יְרוּשָׁלַ‍ִם לֵאמֹר: כֹּה אָמַר ה׳ זָכַרְתִּי לָךְ חֶסֶד נְעוּרַיִךְ אַהֲבַת כְּלוּלֹתָיִךְ, לֶכְתֵּךְ אַחֲרַי בַּמִּדְבָּר בְּאֶרֶץ לֹא זְרוּעָה

           הפטרה פרשת  פינחס

Bingo - An Indispensable Part of the Lakewood Community

JCN- Lakewood collectively remembers BINGO’s famous children’s shoe sale last year. Thousands waited in line for the opportunity to purchase beautiful, top quality shoes, at the bargain price of $40 a pair. For many, this may have been the first time they’d seen a specially designed item for the frum market, of the quality our community is accustomed to, offered at below market value. At BINGO, this type of sale is an everyday occurrence.

BINGO entered the American supermarket scene with the motto “No Shticks, No Tricks,” and they’ve remained true to their word. After their resounding success in servicing the Brooklyn community, BINGO turned their attention to Lakewood. Their goal here is to ensure that Lakewood, Toms River, Jackson and Howell residents have access to rock bottom pricing in all their consumer needs, in an environment, they are comfortable with.

Friday July 10 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: Periods of rain. Potential for heavy rainfall. High 78F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected. Chance of Rain 100% Humidity 94%.
-Candle lighting 8:09 pm  Shkia 8:27 pm

-Rik Mehta, has won the Republican Senate nomination. He defeated Hirsh Singh and will challenge Cory Booker in November.

- 2 new positive cases in Lakewood +1 death totals 2610/187

-Trump: Too many Universities and School Systems are about Radical Left Indoctrination, not Education. Therefore, I am telling the Treasury Department to re-examine their Tax-Exempt Status...

- NJ 367 Positive cases 31 deaths

-The Flash Flood Warning for Lakewood has been extended until 4:45pm.


-JCP&L We’re monitoring storms and heavy rain that are expected to impact our service area this afternoon and into tomorrow as a result of Tropical Storm Fay. If you lose power let us know:

-Lunch at Pizza on Wheels 11:00 am

-Yiddin in Melbourne Australia made a lechaim and danced with a man who's son got married in Lakewood but he could not attend due to flight restrictions from Covid19



- NJ MVC extends expiration dates  on licenses, registrations, inspection stickers and temporary tags  Documents expiring between March 13 and May 31 have been extended to Sept. 30, and those expiring June 1 to Aug. 31 have been extended to Dec. 31. This includes all standard driver's licenses, including permits, vehicle registrations, inspections and temporary tags. Commercial driver's licenses were previously extended to Sept. 30.

-Israel  declares 5 neighborhoods as restricted areas for 7 days, starting on Friday, July 10 at 1:00 PM until Friday, July 17 at 8:00 AM. These areas include: Nachalah Umenuchah and Knei Bosem neighborhoods in Beit Shemesh; Romema, Kiryat Sanz, Belz and Kiryat Mattersdorf in Yerushalayim; Ganei Ya’ar in Lod; Amidar Bilu in Ramla; and Ahuzat Rutner and Chabad in Kiryat Malachi.

Thursday 17 Tamuz News Updates Lakewood

-Fast of shiva Asar B'Tamuz ends at 9:17 pm

-NWS A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds are expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours for  Lakewood - Toms River Peak Wind Forecast: 30-40 mph with gusts to 45 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until Friday evening

- No new positive cases in Lakewood +1 reported death totals 2608/187

-Bnos Devorah will be giving out Shabbos Boxes today, at 4:30 P.M.

- Vaad Harabonim of Katlin Stolin in Israel those who tested positive should not fast, if you have symptoms fever, shortness of breath, loss of taste and smell you should not fast either.

- Video Update by DR. Ditchek. Counselor in Lakewood day camp from Deal, NJ tested positive for covid19, the day camp director is being very proactive and responsible.  There's an outbreak in Deal with positive cases and 2 cases of reinfection where patients  who tested positive had antibodies were negative and now positive again.

-Lunch distribution:
Gelbsteins weekend box  9:00 am at Public schools locations, Middle school somerset, Clifton Avenue school 7th street, Spruce street school
-Pizza on wheels daily lunch 11:00 am- 1:00 pm Route 9 corner Chestnut

- Lakewood DMV has met it's capacity this morning and will not be servicing any new customers today.

-Some coronavirus patients on respirators passed away not because of their illness but rather due to grave negligence and significant failures made by an unskilled nursing staff, reported Yisrael Hayom. The deaths took place in a special corona ward at the Wolfson Medical Center in Cholon where the patients in critical condition were being treated.  one incident where a coronavirus patient was recovering from the respirator and a nurse fed him incorrectly. The patient then choked to death when the food got stuck in his esophagus. Oddly, that patient’s cause of death was listed as coronavirus. Hamodia

Statement From Hershel Herskowitz Regarding The Election

Audio message below
 

Lakewood Zmanim for Fast day of תענית שבעה עשר בתמוז

Courtesy of my zmanim Fast begins tomorrow morning 3:52 am and ends at 9:17 pm

Wednesday July 8 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: Partly cloudy skies. High 86F. Chance of Rain 10% Humidity 71% UV Index 10 of 10

-Shkia tonight 8:27 one may shave and take a haircut until shkia.  fast of 17 Tamuz begins tomorrow

- Lakewood officials make first public comments since the onset of the corona virus criticizing gov, Murphy for the long lines at the NJ MVC opening.

- A report released Wednesday by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office found the officers who arrested  APP Lakewood reporter  “had no knowledge they were apprehending a reporter,” clearing them of wrongdoing.

- A Judge in NYC grants Ezras Nashim the all female orthodox volunteer ambulance company , a license to operate their ambulance service. The Ruling reversed a decision by the Regional EMS Council of NYC. Hatzoloh will appeal with a  hearing set this afternoon.

- 5 new positive cases in Lakewood totals 2608/186

- Victory for religious groups, the Supreme Court rules 7-2 in favor of the Trump administration's rules allowing companies to claim a religious or moral exemption to providing birth control coverage to employees.

-NJ has 335 New positive cases and 53 deaths 

-Murphy:
Not wearing a mask is an act of selfishness, you think you're invincible.

We do not want anyone camping out overnight at a NJ MVC Agency.  Agencies will be open 6 days a week.
-Exceptions for outdoor mask if  under two years old, eating or drinking at a outdoor establishment, if it would inhibit health or safety.

- If you don’t receive your P-EBT benefits or card by the end of the week and think you should have, or if you have any other concerns about your P-EBT benefit, please fill out the information HERE or check the FAQ  page HERE

-Families receive the P-EBT money $416 per eligible child  extra food benefits through a State program called Pandemic EBT or P-EBT benefits. P-EBT benefits will be released beginning on Wednesday, July 8 for SNAP recipients on their Families First card. Families who are not SNAP recipients will begin receiving P-EBT cards the week of July 13.

- Gov. Murphy: People in New Jersey will now be required to wear masks outside in public when social distancing isn’t possible Gov. Phil Murphy said this morning he will sign an executive order He did not specifically say what the penalty would be for violators and admitted this will be more difficult to enforce. He was asked if that means you can get a ticket if you’re walking on a boardwalk at the Jersey Shore without a mask. “If you’re there by yourself or with your family, the answer is no,”  “But if you’re congregating with a lot of other folks and there’s no social distancing, you’re gonna at least get a warning, if not something stronger.”

-Satmar Rebbe Rav Aaron Installs Mezuzzah at the new Bingo wholesale store in Monsey, NY
-Today Lakewood MVC has met it's capacity and will not be servicing any new customers.

-NJ Republican US Senate  primary to close to call as  Rik Mehta leads Hirsh Singh by 3,007 votes in  38.4% to 36.6%.

-Lakewood Industrial Commission meeting 11:30 am watch Live stream Here  see Agenda Here
Public Comment (during the meeting) email to: LICComments@lakewoodnj.gov

- Out of town bochurim may have  problem entering the US if the yeshiva is remote only: According to the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Program, the U.S. Department of State will not issue visas to students in online-only classes, and border agents will not allow them back into the country. (NJ.com)

-Lawsuit: Employee sues Lakewood BOE, and school district officials: A former township public schools grants facilitator is suing the Board of Education and several officials alleging she was wrongfully terminated after expressing concern in 2019 over what she considered improper and unethical practices by board employees. (APP)

Oif Simchos 15 Tamuz 5780

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Tuesday July 7 News updates Lakewood

Weather: Partly cloudy with afternoon showers or thunderstorms. High 82F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

-NJ 3rd Disrict David Richter beats Kate Gibbs
-NJ 2nd congressional district Amy Kennedy won the Democratic primary She will face Rep. Jeff Van Drew, who switched to the Republican party, pledging "undying support" to Trump.

-Lakewood Committeeman Mike D'Elia is projected to win his primary race, against Harold Herskowitz. (Reporter S Schorr)

- Live election results for Primary 2020 HERE
  for Lakewood township  election click HERE

-Primary elections polls close at 8:00 pm
- The city of Beitar Illit in EY will be on  lock down for one week, starting tomorrow morning due to a  rise of new Coronavirus cases with 157 this past week. Travel into and out of the city will be limited, as will be traffic and business operations inside it. Beitar has over  55,000 people.

-Haircut reminder The 3 weeks begin tomorrow night with the fast of Shiva Asar B'Tamuz.

- 2 New positive cases totals: 2603/185
-NJ: 310 new positive cases and 52 deaths
- Murphy License, registration, and inspection expiration dates are EXTENDED until 7/31 or later
-NY and NJ adding 3 states, Delaware, Oklahoma, and Kansas to its travel quarantine list as the coronavirus pandemic continues to surge across the country.

-Primary elections today in NJ Lakewood in person voting at 9 locations
-LPD- The Lakewood DMV has reached its capacity and will be servicing no new customers. Earlier this morning the line waiting to get in wrapped around the building.

-The Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva Harav Yeruchom Olshin shlita has made his first public appearance last night a chasuna  since the onset of the corona virus after Purim.

Make Lakewood Lakewood Again

Audio message from candidate Harold Herskowitz
Lets make Lakewood Lakewood again it should be  livable were the people are in charge and not a few that take advantage. Please go out and vote

Today: Lakewood Planning Board Meeting

Lakewood planning board virtual meeting Tuesday July 7th 2020  6:00 pm
-watch live stream Here
-See Agenda Here
During the meeting, you may submit written questions and/or comments via email to the following email address: planningboardcomments@lakewoodnj.gov. You must include your name and address in your submission.

PUBLIC HEARING

Today In Person Primary Elections In Lakewood

New Jersey is holding primary elections today with multiple congressional primaries across New Jersey.  There will be 9 polling stations open for in person voting in Lakewood  the 43 districts will be combined at these locations see list  below. Voting will be by paper ballot no machines
The vote  was  largely by mail in Ballot. If you did not vote by mail you can still submit your ballot if it is post marked by 8:00 pm today.  Lakewood residents can also drop their ballot at the secure ballot collection box outside the Northern Ocean County Resource Center at 225 4th Street in Lakewood.
 In Lakewood, on the Republican side, Harold Hershowitz is challenging Committeeman Mike D'Elia . On the Democratic side, Mayor Ray Coles is running unopposed for a 7th term.

As of Monday, election officials had received just under one million ballots, according to the secretary of state in NJ.
It is unlikely that official results in New Jersey will be known for at least a week.

For those in Lakewood voting in person, the 43 districts will be split among 9 locations:
-New Hampshire firehouse            districts  15,37,29,43
-Middle School                              districts 8,18,19,20,22,23
-High School                                  districts   3,9,10,13,24,40
-Town Hall                                     districts 1,4,11,14,30,31,34
-Clifton Avenue School                 districts 2,35,36,27,17
-A Country Place                           districts  5,6,12,41
-The Center For Healthy Living    districts  26,42,38,32,33
-Reliance Hose                               districts 7,28,39
-Elks Lodge                                    districts 16,21,25

Lakewood Voting Districts 43 districts
District- Poll Location -Poll Street Address

1 Municipal Building 231 Third Street
2 Clifton Ave. Schoo l625 Clifton Avenue
3 Leisure Village East Recreation Center
4 Municipal Building 231 Third Street
5 A Country Place Clubhouse South Lake Drive

Oif Simchas Lakewood י''ד תמוז תש''פ

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Monday July 6 Lakewood News Updates

Weather: Partly cloudy skies this morning. Thunderstorms likely during the afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High 91F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

-BREAKING: Judge Denies Injunction to New York Sleepaway Camps
A judge has denied a preliminary injunction to a group of Jewish sleepaway camps seeking to overturn New York's ban on overnight camps during summer 2020 due to the coronavirus…(Hamodia)

-Tonight: Bais Medrash D'kehilas Howell
Hachtara of Harav Avrohom Shlomo Hakohen Katz shlita who will serve as Rav of the Kehila. Bry Avenue Howell, NJ at 8:00 PM

- Chai4Ever food box distribution tonight: 
 Chai4ever is distributing a weekly food box today at 6:30pm. at 1221 Madison Avenue Lakewood. Box includes, Chicken Nuggets, Hot dogs, Pizza, Cereal and much more. Please take Carey Street. coming from Clifton Ave and turn right onto Madison Ave and Turn Right into the Chai4ever parking lot. Meals will be available throughout the summer to reserve email: food@chai4ever.org with name address phone number and amount of meals requested

-Selective enforcement against the frum community in Eretz Yisrael by the Israeli police for non compliance in wearing a mask even if its not on correctly, while in Tel Aviv they are handing out masks to those not wearing one. A video shows a 13-year-old Charedi girl walking a baby stroller being detained by police for not wearing a face mask. The police officers did not allow the girl to continue on her way, even though she burst into tears and found it difficult to regain her calm. The girl's mother told Channel 12 News: "The girl was wearing a mask. She took off just for a drink. They told her they were writing a ticket. (INN)

-Severe thunderstorm warning for Lakewood, Toms River until 3:15 pm

- 4 new positive cases in Lakewood totals 2601/185

Primary Elections This Tuesday

Audio Message: Its time to listen to what the people have to say