Lakewood Zmanim עש''ק פרשת וארא מברכים חודש שבט תשפ''ב

 Friday, December 31, 2021 / כ״ז טבת תשפ״ב ערב שבת פרשת וארא

- candle lighting 4:23 pm

- Shkiah/sunset 4:41 pm

- Rosh chodesh Shevat is Monday

- Molad: Monday morning, 23 minutes and 15 chalakim after 2:00 am.

- Weather: Friday night Cloudy with rain developing after midnight. Low 48F. Shabbos Day  Periods of rain. High 57F.  Chance of rain 100%. 

ותתפרקון, ותשתזבון, מן כל עקא ומן כל מרעין בישין מרן די בשמיא, יהא בסעדכון, כל זמן ועידן, ונאמר אמן.

כשמברכים חודש שבט נכון לומר  שְׁבָט בקמץ ככתוב בספר זכריה זו פעם היחידה שנזכר שם החודש בתנ׳׳ך" בְּיוֹם עֶשְׂרִים וְאַרְבָּעָה לְעַשְׁתֵּי־עָשָׂר חֹדֶשׁ, הוּא־חֹדֶשׁ שְׁבָט, בִּשְׁנַת שְׁתַּיִם לְדָרְיָוֶשׁ, הָיָה דְבַר־ה' אֶל־זְכַרְיָה בֶּן־בֶּרֶכְיָהוּ בֶּן־עִדּוֹא הַנָּבִיא לֵאמֹר" (ספר

Friday December 31 News Updates

- Weather: Overcast. patchy fog. High 53F. Shabbos day: periods of rain. High 58F. Chance of rain 90%. 

עש''ק פרשת וארא מברכים חודש שבט

Candle lighting 4:23 pm, Shkiah 4:41 pm

- N.J. sets another daily record with 28,512 COVID cases on New Year’s Eve

- Gov. Murphy: Our hospitals are ready for the surge. But, we must all do our part and remain vigilant: wear a mask, get vaccinated, get boosted, and get tested.

- New York state reports 76,555 new coronavirus cases, the biggest one-day increase on record

 - NY Post headline . END OF AN ERROR Bill de Blasio's disastrous reign is finally coming to an end. with an editorial:  Good riddance to NYC’s worst mayor ever

- Rav Reuvein Hechster shlita Mashgiach Mir Brachfeld Talmid Muvhak of Rav Nosson Wachtfogel speaking tonight in Westgate B"M Kelmwoods

- Results for the drive thru testing center at Ocean County College will not be available for at least 5 days. 

- Gelbsteins open until 2pm Frog Cupcake @ $2.99/each

- The Apter Rov would wish fellow Jews a “Happy New Year” and bless them on January 1. The reason suggested is because he wanted to draw a stark contrast in the way Jews celebrate their New Year, with solemn prayer and reflection, thus bringing Divine grace upon oneself (“Hashem will annul evil decrees”).

- Long lines this morning outside Urgent cares in Lakewood. Local hospitals are transfering patients to other hjospitals because of staff shortages

- Drawing for Powerball lottery Motzei shabbis Jan 1 Estimated Jackpot $500 Million

- Lakewood township has yet to notify the public about the reorganization meeting for 2022 . No agenda listed on the website.

- Off Shabbos for Yeshiva Bochurim

- Toldos Tzvi Spinka rebbe will spend Shabbos in Lakewood at his B"M 424  16th street

- Kosov rebbe will spend shabbos in Lakewood at B"M khal Chaaidei Kossov 11 Isabella Drive

-Price of eggs now bet $2-$3 in local stores

- Israel 4,916 people were confirmed with COVID-19, and 93 people hospitalized with serious symptoms, 37 of them on ventilators. The ministry said that 77% of them were unvaccinated.

- Ocean Monmouth counties have turned red on the covid map, signaling “very high” virus spread and triggering new health guidelines for schools.

- Funeral services for Longtime lakewood  Municipal Court Judge Jerome Gertner  will be heldtoday 11 a.m. at Congregation Sons of Israel Holocaust Memorial Chapel in Lakewood. Interment will follow at Mount Sinai Cemetery in Lakewood. 

Oif Simchas/Shiurim/ Shovavim כ''ז טבת תשפ''ב

Off Shabbos for Mesivtas and Bais Medrash

Chasunas:

Letter from Rosh Yeshiva

 Letter published in Tomorrow's edition of the Israeli Yated Ne'eman newspaper, was reviewed by Harav Gershon Edelstein shlita

Some pointers

Thursday December 30 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: Areas of patchy fog early. Cloudy. Periods of light rain this morning. High 51FChance of rain 70%.

- 136 new covid cases in Lakewood totals  18642/330

- 113 new cases in Jackson totals  9691/125

- 172 new cases in Toms River 16203/362

- Quebec orders 10 p.m.- 5 am curfew, punishable by fines up to $6,000, as COVID cases reach record-high. Montreal shuls closed for the evening. 

-Dr. Fauci: "Important thing: Many of the children are hospitalized with Covid as opposed to because of Covid."

- Lakewood is currently 36% vaccinated with first dose per OCHD

- Record breaking covid cases: Total across U.S 484,377, Florida reports 77,848, New York state reports 74,207 biggest one-day increase on record. The dramatic spike in cases comes as the state, region and country face a new winter surge, the rise of the omicron variant and a massive increase in the demand for testing before and after holiday gatherings.

- Video: Lakewood DPW workers let Trash cans go into the garbage truck LNN 

- Rav Avigdor Nevanthal the Rav in the Old city in Yerushalayim  was asked about who Mashiach will visit first when he comes at it says he wil go to the Bais din hagadol, he responded maybe to Rav Chaim Kanievsky

- Record breaking covid cases in NJ today at 27,975 a 35% increase from yesterday.

- 11 NJ school districts will go remote after the holidays

- Caterers and vendors are reporting a shortage in the supply of chicken  items due to lack of workers at the processing plants 

- Mishpacha magazine in Israel with editorial לא נוכל להתעלם Here

 

- Several major accidents in Lakewood over last few days resulting in serious injuries  including this morning New Hampshire and Chestnut by rt. 70. Roadways  are slick and slippery due to the weather.

- More on the CDC  Recall:  Can PCR tests tell the difference between COVID-19 and the flu? Here

- Covid and Flu virus still spreading in Lakewood. Doctors are seeing more covid cases in older Kids and teenagers.

- Lakewood township reorginazation meeting scheduled for Monday. No information has been posted yet on the township website not known if it will be online or in person.

- Tomorrow Lakewood township offices closed for New Year's Day 2022 no trash collection

- Daily protests continue at the Chemed vaccine site against the covid vaccine for children

- Mishpachas Gross is sitting shiva for their daughter Leah A"H at 71 Northcrest in Westgate Shachris 9:00 am Mincha/Maariv 4:30 pm

- Hespedim tonight for Harav Shmuel Barenbaum zatzal at Chevra Lomdei Torah (Yukes) 10:15 pm Divrei hesped by Rav Avrohom Barenbaum Shlita and Rav Avrohom Yeshaya Savitz shlita

Oif Simchas כ''ו טבת תשפ''ב

 Chasunas

Hashkafa Q&A

 Haskafa Q&A by Harav Gershon Ribner shlita Rebgershonribner.com 

Using suicide as an escape from shameful allegations

  

 A wife who ascends the corporate ladder may drift away from her Yeshivishe husband

Sefer Torah To be Written in Memory of Hayalda Leah Gross A"H

 To contribute and join HERE

Our hearts were broken from the terrible news that we heard on Tuesday morning. Leah Gross, the beautiful, pure nine-year-old daughter of our friend, Reb Levi Yitzchok Gross, passed away in a tragic car accident. There is nothing we can say to minimize the family’s suffering or assuage their unspeakable pain. All we can do is join them in their time of mourning and bereavement.

Wednesday December 29 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather:  Cloudy this morning. A few showers developing during the afternoon. High around 50F.

- 108 new covid cases in Lakewood totals 18506/330

- 75 vases in jackson totals 9578/125

- 171 new cases in Toms River totals 16031/363

-9:00 pm Updated: US. reports 484,377 new coronavirus cases, setting world record for the highest single-day increase during the entire pandemic.  

-Bais Yaakov in Brooklyn had over 45 teachers absent, schools asking parents to sub

- Israel Police cancel Hiloula of Baba Sali in Netivot next week due to COVID-19, and  security concerns following the Meron tragedy. Police estimate over 100,000 Israelis will gather at the kever.  MK's from Shas blasted the decision saying`The masses will march with their feet and the Hiloula will take place," regardless. MK Smotrich  called it  "disgraceful" and made comparisons to New Year's celebrations that are set to take place without restrictions. 

- The CDC has admitted that the PCR test cannot even differentiate between Covid and Flu viruses and as of January 22 the CDC will withdraw the use of the PCR test for COVID-19 testing. More

 -The COVID-19 testing site located at the Ocean County College will not be accepting any new patients today 

- New Jersey on Wednesday reported another record breaking  20,483 COVID-19 cases, the most since pandemic, and another 50 confirmed deaths

- Twitter has suspended the account of Dr. Robert Malone one of the inventors of the MRNA technology  who has made a series of claims about mRNA COVID-19 shots causing harm to children.

- Attention Lakewood parents applying for primary for Sep 2022 if you were not accepted yet into school call the school placement Vaad. For Boys call 732-945-4992 or email lkwdschools@gmail.com for Girls call 732-523-0110 or email byplacement@gmail.com

- The newly updated CDC guidelines don't require testing at the end of isolation because PCR tests can stay positive for up to 12 weeks, 

- Mishpachas Gross is sitting shiva for their daughter Leah A"H at 71 Northcrest in Westgate Shachris 9:00 am Mincha/Maariv 4:30 pm

- Lakewood township says the proposed transfer station at the DPW could impact the surrounding area but calls it "minimal if any".  Up to 300 tons of garbage will be brought to the site that could cause a bad smell during the summer months  affecting thousands of Lakewood children and adults within the mile radius. In the application to the county  the township says "A residential hazardous waste collection center, operated and managed by the DPW, is also in operation on the south end of the lot. As such, the impact of the proposed transfer station addition at the existing DPW facility, to the sensitive receptors in the area will be minimal, if any". The petition to stop it has got close to 900 signatures. Sign up here to help get it to 1000.

- Avigdor Liberman’s Yisrael Beytenu are calling for the Chief Rabbi Rav David Lau t to be fired immediately and to prosecute him like any other civil servant after a letter sent by Rabbi Lau to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett protesting plans to promote a reformed system of giyur in Israel. chareidi MKs come to the defense of Rav Lau.MK Moshe Gafni, said “The true face of Liberman, Kahana and [Yoaz] Hendel has been revealed. They just want to turn the Chief Rabbi into a clerk who receives instructions from a group of inferior politicians who do not have a basic knowledge of halachah. “The Jewish people in Israel and around the world will condemn them and stand by the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Harav David Lau.”

A shmuzz given yesterday from Rav Chaim Peretz Berman shlita Rosh Yeshiva in Ponovezh addressing the influence of the secular media by public shaming and social media in the frum world 

Oif Simchas כ''ה טבת תשפ''ב

 Chasunas:

Tuesday December 28 News Updates LakewoodLakewood

 Weather: Cloudy skies. High 53F. Rain overnight

- 71 new covid cases in Lakewood totals 18398/330

 - 55 new cases in Jackson +1 death totals 9503/125

 - 94 new cases in Toms River totals 15860/362

- NY health official admits they released that scary advisory about increasing pediatric hospitalizations not because there's an actual issue, but just to "motivate" parents to vaccinate kids. (Source)

- As of 3 pm today, 17 of 83 New Jersey emergency rooms were on divert status due to patient volume or reduced staff. Local hospitals included in that count are Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune and Ocean Medical Center in Brick. (OneJetseySchorr)

- Hatzolah of central Jersey announces it will relocate the headquarters in Lakewood to a new state of the art facility with multiple bays,training, meeting rooms and offices. The new building will be located in the Cedarbridge New Hampshire area.  

- As of Today December 28  the following NJ towns required indoor mask mandates for their communities indoor public businesses and buildings ,regardless of vaccination status.  including Newark, Morristown, Montclair, South Orange, Hoboken and Paterson.

- Vaccine crackdowns have begun in NYC with police arresting people in restaurants who are not vaccinated

- Kayleigh McEnany: President Biden:  “There is no federal solution for covid but  Candidate Biden said  "Donald Trump still doesn't have a plan... I do." 

3:50 pm UPDATE Levaya will first take place at Lutzk B"M at 5:20 pm and continue to the Belz Shteible 44 Grove Springs Ct at  Belz development in Lakewood. Kevurah in Lakewood. Shiva is at 71 North Crest pl in Westgate. Shachris 9:00 am Mincha/Maariv 4:30 pm

- BDE:  Car Accident in Toms River Tragedy 9 year old girl from Lakewood Leah A"H bas R' Levi Yitzchok Gross. The accident happened this morning at North Bay Ave and Whitty Rd in Toms River after the van slipped off the road and hit a tree. other victims were taken to hospital. Levaya 5 pm at Lutzk B"M 520 New Egypt and will go to the Belzer shteibel 44 Gove Springs Ct. Lakewood. Police said there was no indication of driver impairment, and all four occupants were restrained at the time of the collision. The accident remains under investigation.

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- Dr. Fauci to airlines: A Covid-19 vaccine requirement should "seriously" be considered for domestic air travel. 

- 242 car crashes resulting in 25 injuries over the first 2 weeks of December 1-15. (LNN) Lakewood has a average of 500 crashes a month with serious injuries. Officials have yet to address it. 

Donald Trump wants congressman Chris Smith out of office after he was one of only 13 House Republicans to back President Joe Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill. There are several candidates lining up to vote in the primary this year. The 4th district represents Lakewood and most of Ocean county republican Trump country. The infrastructure bill for NJ did not include any funding to widen Rt 9.

- Tonight: Bochurim event for keren chasanim Zichron Mattel hosted by Lakewood BMG Shadchanim at Ateres Esther hall downstairs of Bais Yitzchok after 2nd seder. Divrei Bracha by Rav Uri Deutsch shlita.

- Speaking at a event in Chicago, R' Lazer  Scheiner praised the Lakewood community answering the call to support the youngeleit. He detailed the sequence of events that led to his involvement in raising money to increase the kollel stipend from $80 a week. He said that he has supported many worthy tzedakas and organizations but never was he supporting Torah learning on this magnitude that transforms not only elevates the families of the youngeleit but transforms the baalei batim supporting it as well. He credited his father ztl with the zechus raise money for bnei Torah all across the US 

- New Jersey hospitals of RWJ Barnabas includes Kimbal  in Lakewood have begun to limit their use of monoclonal antibody therapies to treat COVID-19 because of a shortage of supplies and questions over how well they treat the omicron variant. At this time, the criteria for recipients is now restricted to individuals who are 65 years of age or older or are immunocompromised and have cancer or have recently received an organ transplant.

- Visitor restrictions are now in place at Leisure chateau 

- CDC:  New Jersey is 1 of 7 states currently experiencing high flu activity, with this year's virus causing a large amount of severe disease, especially in the elderly and the very young

More Frogs in Lakewood

Oif Simchas כ''ד טבת תשפ''ב

Showers  expected until 11:00 pm Low 38F.  Chance of rain 70%.

Please note some scheduled vorts have been postponed due to family members testing positive for covid

Chasunas: 

Monday December 27 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: Mainly cloudy with a mixture of rain and snow showers developing during the afternoon. High near 40F Chance of precip 50%.

 - 243 new covid cases +1 death in Lakewood since Thursday totals 1832/ 330

- 291 new covid cases in Jackson totals 9448/124

- 358 new cases in Toms River+1 death totals 15766/363

- 8:00 pm Tehilim: Chaim Shaul Ben Pessil 10 year old Lakewood boy still in critical condition

 - CDC has just revised its COVID "isolation guidelines" from 10 days down to 5 days. The change is "motivated by science."  In addition those who have been exposed and if it's not 'feasible' to quarantine  can just wear a mask for 10 days around people.  Uninfected Americans who had received booster shots do not need to quarantine after exposure to the virus.

 See new guidelines here

- Rav Gershon Eidelstein on the tragic story in Bmei Brak

הבא על אשת איש יש לו חלק לעולם הבא. המלבין פני חבירו ברבים אין לו חלק לעולם הבא. גם אם עפ"י דין יש "למיחש מיבעי", אין בכך שום היתר ורמז להיתר לשפוך דם ולרצוח יהודי. פשיטא שזה נקרא שרצחו אותו ופשיטא שאין לרוצח חלק לעולם הבא. ברור לגמרי שהלחץ הגדול שלחצו אותו הביא אותו לידי חולי הנפש והרג את עצמו באונס. זה נקרא רציחה.

- Baltimore Hatzolah: Baltimore county is extremely busy at this point in time and running low on ambulances. At some points in time a fire engine is transporting people to the hospital. If you can call a virtual doctor or go to a priority care or similar please by all means do so. If you really need to go to the hospital and can find someone to drive you please do so as the Ambulances 

- Matzav reports For the first time since its inception in 2018, Lakewood, NJ has not been represented on the prestigious New Jersey Globe, Power List of the top 100 most powerful unelected people in New Jersey. The list  included representation from Lakewood for 3 years Listing the “Lakewood Vaad Leader” with the ability to move thousands of votes. Editor David Wildstein explained that “the decision of Lakewood voters to support Jack Ciattarelli over The Vaad’s preferred candidate, Governor Murphy, played heavily into the absence from the 2021 list.” (Matzav)

- Fully Vaccinated foreigners will be able to quarantine at home and won’t need to quarantine In a hotel upon landing in Israel,

- Flu and Covid cases continue to hit the community with doctors offices and Urgent care clinics overloaded. Schools have rebbeim and teachers out do to the viruses official covid numbers from the weekend will be released later today 

- New Yorkers Must Show Proof of Full vaccination to Enter Restaurants, Fitness Centers, and Entertainment Venues: Starting Today

- Flight cancelations continue at Newark and airports across the country over 2000 flights cancelled 

- Powerballl drawing tonight jackpot estimated at $416 Million

- Eluzur Menachem Mendel ben Yael 17 year old who was shot last night in Baltimore is B"H doing better the bullet missed his brain and is lodged in his temple. He will require surgery to have it removed but will not need a neuro surgeon.

- Lakewood police were called to CHEMED vaccination site yesterday after a group of Lakewood residents protested against the child covid vaccine event. Police kept the peace between the demonstrators and Chemed staff.

- OHI: Free walk in covid testing all week 9AM-3PM at Lakewood high school 855 Somerset Ave.

- A car crashed into a toll plaza on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township Sunday night and burst into flames, killing three people who were inside the vehicle, according to New Jersey State Police.

- At the Torah Umesorah conference, Videos posted on social media and websites showed a  lady speaking passionately about not only raising the salaries of morahs  but boosting their moral. As an appreciation an initiative was launched to help raise funds for pesach for all Morahs school secretary's and teachers.  The videos were not official or publicized by TU.

- Bde: Author Chaim Walder Z"L was found lifeless at his sons grave in Petach Tikvah cemetery this morning. He was 53. He wrote over 80 books and authored the popular Kids speak series.

Oif Simchas כ''ג טבת תשפ''ב

 Chasunas:

Sunday December 26 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: Abundant sunshine. High 51F. Winds 10-15 mph

-  At least 2,000 coronavirus cases in Puerto Rico linked to a concert, which happened outdoors and required masks and proof of vaccination

- Local pediatric Offices are overwhelmed with patients sending some to urgent cares for throat cultures and other services

- Israel’s Health Minister confirmed on Sunday night that officials are inclined to lift the tight travel restrictions as early as next week.

-York City reports 31,024 new coronavirus cases for Saturday, the biggest one-day increase on record

- MK Yaakov Litzman Of Agudah/UTJ announces he will not seek another term  for the knesset in the next election cycle. He has been in the knesset for 23 years.

-  Gas prices at Route 70 Cedarbridge 3.25 Exxon on Madison charging 3.90 

- Long lines at Chemed  outside the covid testing tents sites 

- At Agudah Midwest convention a call to establish not for profit seminaries either in the US or Israel that will charge 15k see video below

- Continued tefillos needed for  Chaim Shaul Ben Pessel 10 year old Lakewood boy hospitalized with Flu complications

- Article: Rejectionism is something that unites orthodoxy across every social, political, religious, and geographic span. To varying degrees, from girls in Lakewood finding themselves with no schools to the many young boys rejected from religious Zionist Yeshivahs in Israel, rejection has become the name of the game. Read more Here

- Hachnosas Sefer Torah today in Raintree at 1212 Todd court procession leaving at 1:15 pm to Yeahiva Mishkan Hatalmud

- Over 850 signed a petition to stop the solid waste transfer station in Lakewood help it reach 1000 to get attention of the politicians sign here

- Video calling out Seminaries charging 25k - 30 k (Rabbi Fuerst from Chicago)

TU: Pledge to Raise $25 Million for Morah's Salaries

Tonight at the Torah Umesorah presidents conference the topic to increase Morah's salaries was addressed.  A announcement was made with a Pledged to raise $25 million for Morah's. 

Dayan Dunner at Agudah Midwest Convention

Dayan Rabbi Ahron Dovid Dunner at tbe Agudah Midwest Convention this weekend

Motzei Shabbos Shemos 5782 News Updates Lakewood

- Several Urgent Care centers no longer taking appointments tonight

Charidy campaign for chasidishe Eruv in South Lakewood here 

- Israel: ‘Israel could be completely unprotected against COVID-19 in a month as immunity from vaccines wanes and Omicron becomes dominant here

-  Flight cancelations continue today with over 1500 flights due to staff shortages from Omicron

-  New Jersey reported a record 16,626 new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, and six additional confirmed deaths. The positivity rate keeps going up now at 1.46.

- Long lines continue at Urgent care clinics tonight as Flu and virus symptoms are still going around.

- Zmanim for Minyanim in Toms River Jackson and South Lakewood download Here to see on status text 646-725-1420  or join watsapp group here 

- Walmart, Target and other chain stores are closed. Pharmacies CVS and Walgreens locations are open.

- Covid case totals for Lakewood wont be updated until Monday due to the holiday.

- Lakewoid Vaad letter calling the community to not publicly critisize President Trump was apparently in response to a featured article in the Voice of Lakewood weekly attacking the president calling him a narcissist among other things.

Lakewood Zmanim עש''ק פרשת שמות תשפ''ב

 ויצא אל אחיו וירא בסבלותם 

Friday, December 24, 2021 / כ׳ טבת תשפ״ב ערב שבת פרשת שמות

Candle lighting 4:18 pm

Shkiah/Sunset 4:36 pm

Weather:  Friday Night low 39 chance of tain. Shabbos day A steady rain in the morning. Showers continuing in the afternoon. High 51F.

וְהָיָה בַּיּוֹם הַהוּא יִתָּקַע בְּשׁוֹפָר גָּדוֹל וּבָאוּ הָאֹבְדִים  בְּאֶרֶץ אַשּׁוּר וְהַנִּדָּחִים בְּאֶרֶץ מִצְרָיִם וְהִשְׁתַּחֲווּ לה' בְּהַר  הקודש בירושלים  (הפטרה)

Friday Dec 24 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: Cloudy skies. High around 50F. Friday Night low 39 chance of tain. Shabbos day A steady rain in the morning. Showers continuing in the afternoon. High 51F.

עש''ק פרשת שמות  candle lighting 4:18 pm Shkiah 4:36 pm

- Message from mother of 10 year old  boy Chaim Shaul Ben Pessel: - Many have asked us what more can they do to help our son? In consultation with a Rav, we would appreciate the following: As we are taught, it is so important to constantly see Hashem's goodness all the time and thank Him for all aspects of our life. Even for the most common and mundane matters. Such an outlook has the power to bring tremendous Yeshuos and Chasadim to us. We are asking you all to please be Mekabel to notice Hashem's Chesed and thank Him for it at least once a day. May this be a zechus that Chaim Shaul Ben Pessel should have a Refuah Shelaima B'karov! Please pass this on to whomever you can think of. We need all the zechusim we can get! Thank you

-Number of Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 tops 70,000, highest since October 3

-  NJ breaks daily covid case record again with 15,630 PCR cases  plus another 4,209 antigen cases 27 deaths transmission rate 1.37

 - The Lakewood R"Y Harav Yeruchom Olshin shlita will resume giving shiurim in person since the onset of covid due to safety precautions, he will have a glass partition when he delivers the smuessen.(LNN)

- United, Delta and other airlines cancel 450 flights and delay over 460 scheduled for Friday across US because of crew shortages due to Omicron surge

- Monsey and northern NJ towns were blanketed with snow this morning 

- Mayors of Newark and Morristown, NJ impose indoor mask mandate for businesses and venues, Newark will require  proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for anyone five years of age and older to enter many establishments. Critics charge they are doing so instead of Murphy imposing it statewide

- Expect traffic around some schools as there is no transportation today. Several girls schools are closed today with some more canceling class at the last minute.

- Besides Flu Strep and Covid there are caaes of RSV going around with several infants hispitalized one with a induced coma.

- Tehillim for 10 year old Lakewood boy Heart stopped. Resuscitated. On ECMO machine . Chaim Shaul ben Pessel. Trying to wean him off machine

- Israel delays roll out of Fourth booster after a study examining the effectiveness of a fourth dose has yet to commence.

- Nittel nacht tonight when it falls out on shabbos there are various minhagim among chasidim. Belz learn Torah friday might while Chabad holds strict minhagim of nittel singing extra songs by the seuda.

- New no visitor restrictions at RWJ Barnabas hospitals including kimball in Lakewood and Monmouth in long branch begining Sunday the 26. Only husband or guardian allowed in Marernity ward. Both parents allowed in NICU only one parent in pediatric care at a time.

-Huge leave piles sitting on Lakewood roads for weeks not collected causing saftey hazard for drivers pesestrians and taling away parking spots

- The Jersey  Shore is seeing cases far above last winter's surge. The state reported 998 new cases in Monmouth County and 661 new cases in Ocean County, both record highs.

- No trash collection today in Lakewood, township offices closed.

Rav Chaim Kanievsky davening Maariv last night

Oif Simchas/Shiurim/Shovavim כ' טבת תשפ''ב

 Tehillim tonight for a 5th grade boy Chaim Shaul ben Pessil at 10:00 PM (for women only). Please call: 425-436-6275 or 774-298-9016 pin # 669500# Please press *6 to mute yourself

Chasunas;

The Minhag Not To Recite Kiddush Friday Night During the 6th Hour

 There exists an intriguing minhag found primarily in Chassidic communities to avoid reciting kiddush between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.on or the 6th hour on Friday night (Magen Avrohom O.C. 271:1). This is based on kabbalistic considerations relating to the "mazalos", the different celestial influences, which are dominant in the world at various hours throughout the day and night. It is taught that during the last hour of the day on Friday, the positive mazal of "Tzedek" and its corresponding angel "Tzidkiyahu" are dominant in the world. Once Shabbos enters, however, the negative influences of "Madim" (often associated with the planet Mars), and its accompanying angel "Samael", then prevail. As such, in order to avoid contributing positive spiritual forces at a time which would benefit the power of Madim, we are advised to either recite kiddush while Tzedek still dominates or otherwise wait until the influence of Madim has passed.

Thursday Dec 23 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: Sunny to partly cloudy. High 38F 

- 53 new covid cases in Lakewood totals 18084/329

- 82 new cases in Jackson totals 9157/124

- 104 new cases in Toms River totals 15408/362

- Clinics in Lakewood ramp up covid testing today at OHI, Chemed and others 

- Mishpacha magazine  continues the public discussion about yeshiva Bochurim here 

- New Jersey on Thursday shattered its single-day record for COVID-19 cases for a second straight day, reporting another 15,482 confirmed positive tests as well as another 33 confirmed deaths. That’s nearly 6,000 cases more than the record set on Wednesday.

-New York reports 38,835 new coronavirus cases, the biggest one-day increase on record, of which 22,808 are in New York City

- In a major settlement, New Jersey agrees to pay $52.9 million to families over COVID deaths in the state’s hard-hit veterans homes.

Tehillim for 10 year old Lakewood boy in the hospital from Flu complications  situation is critical Chaim Shaul ben Pessel join online Tehillim Here

- Cuomo will not be prosecuted for his actions AG announces "Our exhaustive investigation found the allegations credible, deeply troubling, but not criminal under New York law,”

- Covid Plasma initiative: there is currently a shortage and limited supply of Monoclonal antibodies therefore treatment centers will be prioritizing it to the most vulnerable patients.

- NY Gov Hochul signed a bill that makes producing or using a fake vaccination card a state crime which carries a $1,000 fine and a one-year prison.

- Girls' schools that are open tomorrow are encouraging parents to car pool. others that are closed will have phone conferences for the students 

- Morahs, playgroups and schools ask parents to keep their children home when sick to avoid having to shut down when too many kids come in sick. The Flu virus is hard to detect in advance, kids can be contagious without showing symptoms right away. 

- Omicron is up to 45% less likely to cause hospitalization than Delta, according to a major British study.

-The new 4th district map means that all the Orthodox Jewish communities in Ocean County, i.e. Lakewood, Toms River, Jackson, Manchester, Brick and Howell, will be included in the same Congressional District.(Reporter S Schorr)Petition: over 825 have signed the petition to stop the solid waste  transfer station in Lakewood sign here 

- FDA grants emergency authorization for Merck's COVID pill.

-BDE Petirah of Rebbetzin Zeldy Alpert A"H She was the wife of Harav Nissan Alpert, zt”l, who was the talmid muvhak of Hagaon Harav Moshe Feinstein, zt”l. R''M in MTJ, Posek in Riets, Rav of Tiferes bachurim in the east side of Manhattan and the Rav of Agudas Yisrael of Long Island. He was niftar in 1986. Her father was Harav Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg, zt”l, Rosh Yeshiva of Torah Ohr in Yerushalayim Levaya this morning at Agudah of Far Rockaway kevura in EY.

Video: Remake- The Man From Vilna

 Brothers Shulem and Yanky Lemmer join together for a heart wrenching yet empowering duet. The Man From Vilna, written by Abie Rotenberg, serves as an everlasting reminder that "the Jewish people will live on".

Oif Simchas י''ט טבת תשפ''ב

Tehillim Name changed Chaim Shaul ben Pessel 10-year-old boy who is seriously/critically ill in hospital due to flu complications.

Chasunas:

That’s Greek to Me! Part 2

 That’s Greek to Me! Part 2 

Follow up to part 1 Here

Soon we’ll commence reading the Parshiyos that deal with Galus Mitzrayim.

Nachmanides [Shemos 8:18] remarks on the verse, "כי אני ה בקרב הארץ", for I am Almighty in midst of the land [i.e. and will spare the land of Goshen from the plague of ערוב]: שליט ומשגיח בקרב הארץ – the One Above micromanages all that takes place.

Wednesday Dec 22 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather:  sunshine. High 46F High wind gusts possible.

- 37 new covid cases +1 death in Lakewood totals 18031/329

- 49 cases +1 death in Jackson 9075/124

- 107 cases in Toms River 15304/362

- The Supreme Court will hear arguments on President Biden’s Covid-19 shot-or-test rule for large employers and his separate vaccine mandate for health-care workers on Jan. 7

Update Israel: All non-Israeli citizens - including anyone that arrives in Israel now with a permit (such as a student visa etc.) - who was vaccinated outside of Israel, will be forced to go to a QUARANTINE HOTEL for 7 days upon arrival into the country.

NAME CHANGED - Tehillim: Please daven for Chaim  Shaul Ben Pessel, 10-year-old boy who is seriously/critically ill in hospital due to flu complications.

- NJ today sets record with 9,711 covid cases despite being  81.6% vaxxed

NY reported the most cases ever today at  28,924 with : 82.4% vaxxed

IL reports 2nd highest cases ever at 16,581 and 74.4% vaxxed 

- Tehillim: Please daven for Shaul Ben Pessel, 10-year-old boy who is seriously/critically ill in hospital due to flu complications

- NJ is about to report its highest covid case count ever. Previous high was 6,859 on Jan 13th 2021. We just broke it by a whopping 42% higher. And what does our Governor do? Leaves the country on vacation and cancels all conferences until January  (Woke Zombie)

-Flu dominates in Lakewood more than covid cases with hundreds of children and teens at home. Longer than usual wait times at urgent care facilities

- NJ12 report:  30 percent of covid hospitalizations in Ocean County are from breakthrough cases mainly affecting older populations and those with underlying conditions

- Gov. Phil Murphy is leaving New Jersey for an eight-day holiday vacation to Costa Rica with his family today.

- Gov Murphy extends the utility shutoff grace period from December 31, 2021, to March 15, 2022, for all water, municipal electric, and sewer customers.

- Several Lakewood girls schools cancel Friday classes to no busing ahead of holiday on the 25th

- Hearing on zoning application for  yeshiva in Brick will continue in February lawyers for the school said they don't have a readily available alternative to the school building and inability to operate will prevent it from fulfilling its religious mission to teach Orthodox Jewish students religious and secular subjects."

 - Chalav yisrael ice cream parlor opening in American Dream mall next to the new Toys R Us 

- Murphy: I am appalled that swastikas were recently drawn outside a synagogue in West Orange, at Westfield High School, and at Marlton Middle School. We will not let antisemitism or hatred go unchallenged here in New Jersey, and we will hold those behind these despicable acts responsible.

- Democrats win congressional redistricting fight The tiebreaker on the New Jersey Congressional Redistricting Commission, former Supreme Court Justice John E. Wallace, Jr., has picked the Democratic map, Dem Andy Kim  Rep Chris Smith (R-Hamilton) are now in the same district, but Smith is expected to move into the new 4th, which includes municipalities he’s represented for decades. The Democratic map removes all of Ocean County from Kim’s district and creates one that includes all of Burlington (NJGlobe)

At a chasuna in Lakewood last night

Oif Simchas י''ח טבת תשפ''ב

 Chasunas:

A Change Of Policy on Attacking Presidents

 Another suspicious but more surprising statement by the Lakewood vaad at least this time it was signed.  No, not about Quality of life for Lakewood residents or anything pertaining to the town, or perhaps acknowledging their irrelevancy and lack of trust and support in the kehilla. Unlike a recent condescending letter attacking Lakewood residents who voted for Ciattarelli, this one shows a change of policy on attack sitting presidents who are friendly to the Jews.

 The statement from the vaad reminds the tzibbur not to criticize president Trump citing a strictly halachic and Torahdike perspective, "the Hakoras Hatov he deserves takes priority over our urges to sound off with disparaging political commentary". The statement ends by calling on all to "contribute to the Kiddush Hashem of appreciating and thanking our friends and not Chalila the opposite".

 It was the Vaad who attacked Trump in August 2017 in a publicized statement following the events in Charlottesville speaking out against Trump’s lack of reaction to the alt right protests. Lakewood residents and the frum world were outraged at the vaad for antagonizing a sitting US president. The Vaad never apologized.

Tuesday Dec 21 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: Overcast. High near 45F. 

- 27 new covid cases in Lakewood totals 17994/328

- 36 cases in Jackson 9026/123

- 65 cases in Toms River 15197/362 

- This evening Long lines snaking out the doors at Urgent care centers in Lakewood with the Flu virus rampant.

- Phil Murphy: state officials will do “everything we can” to keep having in-person classes in schools across New Jersey after the upcoming winter break, even as COVID-19 cases are surging at record levels.Will implement the  “test and stay” program that will allow exposed students to take rapid COVID tests at school, if negative no need to quarantine.

- Israel to offer 4th dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people over the age of 60 and medical personnel

- Murphy: We currently have over 100 free and public COVID-19 testing sites throughout New Jersey. Stay safe this holiday season and get tested: 

- Missionaries attempt to distribute literature in lakewood by going into food establishments and shuls 

- Murphy says he is ready to sign the Reproductive Freedom Act, which will legalize full term abortions in NJ.

NYC just offered a new $100 incentive for all NYC residents who get boosters before Jan. 1, 2022.

- Khal Yaakov Akiva of Raintree surpassed their goal to raise funds for expansion so the children will have a seat to daven in shul. $491,772

- Lakewood is ranked  number 6 in top 10 safest midsize cities in the US

- Flu virus continues to rage in the community with many children coming down with it.

-LPD: The Toms River man charged in a double homicide in Lakewood on Sunday was friends with at least one of the victims and also carried out the killings with children around, according to a police complaint. (App)

- Several residents held protest signs against covid child vaccination at the CHEMED vaccine center on New Hampshire Ave 

- Some gevirim are exploring options to build affordable homes and rental units for youngeleit as prices soar and there is a shortage of available apts. Rumors swirling of possibly buying land from the college near yeshiva

- APP reports on the funding formula case. R' Aaron Lang a Lakewood Lawyer and school funding advocate is appealing a state education commissioner’s decision not to seek changes in how New Jersey funds its public schools. Which hurts Lakewood students and families.

- Trump said he has good friends in Lakewood at a recent fundraiser for Jeff Van Drew in Mar a lago. Lnn

- Over 750 residents signed a petition to stop the transfer station in Lakewood sign here help get it to 1000

- Both houses of the legislature in NJ approved a measure that would formally codify same gender Toeva marriage into the state statutes; currently, marriage equality is protected only by judicial order, meaning that it would be vulnerable if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Obergefell v. Hodges. The Senate vote was 35-4, with State Sen Robert Singer (R-Lakewood) opposed. There is no religious exemption which means shuls and wedding halls can be sued if they discrimanate against a toeva wedding. It will have to go to court 

- Australia reports 4,565 new coronavirus cases, the biggest one-day increase on record

- Israel added the United States to its “no-fly” list, citing concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron. Israelis would need special permission to fly to the United States.

- Israel religious affairs minister Matan Kahana who was appointed to oversee Lag Baomer in Meron said that this year it will be entirely different and he is looking into possibly having a Mizrachi Rav light the hadlaka instead of the Boyaner rebbe who lights it every year since the Ruzhin chasidim bought the rights years ago.

Oif Simchas י''ז טבת תשפ''ב

 Chasunas

Monday Dec 20 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: cold this morning frost on windows. Sunny. High 41F. 

 50 covid cases in Lakewood totals 17967/327

- 90 Cases in Jackson totals 8990/123

- 59 cases in Toms River 15132/362

- Today New York reports 23,391 new coronavirus cases, the biggest one-day increase on record, of which 15,245 are in New York City

- Hospitals in NYC & around the country are putting a temporary pause on monoclonal antibody treatments because most don't work vs Omicron, except sotrovimab.even though the Delta variant is still dominant.  Meanwhile, federal officials are stockpiling sotrovimab so that it can be deployed where it's needed once Omicron becomes dominant.

- TRUMP: “We together, all of us — not me, we — we got a vaccine done…Take credit for it…Don’t let them take it away. Don’t take it away from ourselves. You’re playing right into their hands when you sort of like, ‘Oh the vaccine.’"

- BioNTech CEO on Omicron: "Even triple-vaccinated are likely to transmit the virus. It is obvious we are far from 95% effectiveness"

-Newark is going to a mask mandate for indoors by executive order of Mayor Baraka

- Israeli media report in the name of Rav Chaim Kanievsky when he was asked about vaccinating children ״וודאי להזמין את החיסונים אל תלמודי התורה ובתי הספר וצריך להתחסן בהם״

 - Phil Murphy today at his weekly press conference was sniffling and had a nasal voice, walking in with two masks and leaving with two masks. he tested negative for covid

- NJ giving out free home covid tests you have to send it back out and have the state run it then count it.

- Number of people hospitalized with Omicron in England rises to 129, up from 104 yesterday, with 14 deaths public new years celebration canceled in London square

- Inflation: a case of 9x13 aluminum pans is now $25 cheapest price in Lakewood

- There was a brief fire outside the Yeshiva of Spring Valley girls  school building in Monsey everyone was safely evcavuated after a investigation the students were allowed back in.

- Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who is fully vaccinated and has received a booster, becomes infected with COVID19 

- Harvard University  will return to remote learning for the first few weeks of 2022 as infection concerns grow in the face of a new

- Flu and other virus symptoms still raging more than covid cases. Local doctors calling it a "endemic", several yeshivos and schools have half students sick at home. Same is happening at other yeshivos in Beooklyn and out of town.

- Lakewood Manhattan kollel bus mow going only twice a week as many NY businesses go remote again.

- Over 500 sign petition to stop Lakewood transfer station Here

- Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles tells Blue Claws that the transfer station will not impact the games, team owner says he is not worried about a bad odor. Coles, said he understands concerns about trash transfer stations. "I lived in Staten Island right next to the Fresh Kills Landfall for 20 years," he said. "I would never put that on somebody else." (APP)

 - Israel has over 1000 positive covid cases of which 366 are fully vaccinated 498 not vaxed 89 partialy vaxed. 81 hospitalized in serious condition 51 of them listed as critical

- Khal Yaakov Akiva, the base of Torah and Tefilah in the Raintree community, is expanding - to make room for our children We outgrew the small beis medrash, and our boys have no seats. Donate Here

Authorities have charged a 39-year-old Toms River man with the shooting death of two men in a Lakewood apartment complex on Sunday morning. The victims were identified as Nicholas Hardy, 36, of Toms River, and Sergio Chavez-Perez, 32, of Lakewood. (NJ)

- The Brick zoning Board will have a hearing today for the yeshiva Gedolah at the former temple on Van Zile Rd and Rt 70.  The yeshiva was shut down by the twsp for not having a change of use. In

Oif Simchas ט''ז טבת תשפ''ב

Chasunas:

Petition Launched To Stop The Lakewood DPW Solid Waste Transfer Station

 Stop the Lakewood DPW Solid Waste Transfer Station

 community is asked to help by signing petition

Map of "sensitive receptors" that could be effected within a mile of the proposed transfer station on the county website. None of this was posted on the Lakewood township website

Petition - Lakewood township has proposed to build a Solid Waste Transfer Station with a 300 ton daily capacity. The proposed site is immediately adjacent to the current DPW complex located on America ave. The solid waste transfer station is designed to offload waste from the local township garbage haulers. The local haulers unload directly onto the facility floor. Earth movers are then used to move and transfer the waste into semi trailers (18 wheelers) for transport to the Ocean County landfill.

The proposed solid waste transfer station will directly impact the quality of life of the residents and business establishments in its immediate vicinity. Proposed hours of operation are 7 days a week from 6AM to 9PM. During the hours of operation residents will hear loud equipment and see many more waste management vehicles including semi trailers coming and going. These facilities are known to cause tremendously foul smelling odors that will be a constant presence for all of the immediate area surrounding the facility. They also inherently generate large quantities of waste liquid. This is particularly concerning as the proposed site is within a half mile of the Lakewood MUA water tower as well as other fresh water bodies. 

Located within a half mile of the proposed facility are established residential neighborhoods, eating establishments with indoor and outdoor seating, health facilities, newly built office parks, urgent care facilities and many schools with elementary school age children. These will all be directly negatively affected if this solid waste management facility is built. 

Sunday Dec 19 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 41F.

- Cory Booker And Elizabeth Warren have Covid they were tripple vaccinated, oth have mild symptoms

- The Flu virus continues to rage in rhe community overloading the Urgent cares. Doctors say that since there was no flu last year, people may have lost the immunity which is resulting in so many people getting it now.

- Noted Baal Menagen Mordechai Ben David Werdiger made some remarks in a prerecorded interview with a israeli radio pertaining to covid19. It was not meant to be publicized but was leaked. In a response he quoted Lakewood Rabbonim who are of the opinion not to vaccinate. More Here

- Israeli Prime Minister says the fifth COVID wave has begun, "new regulations" will be announced in the near future.

- Today New York reports 22,478 new coronavirus cases, the biggest one-day increase on record, of which 12,404 are in New York City. NY has the highest vaccination rate among the most populous states in the U.S.

- Israel is adding 10 more countries, including the US and Canada, to its “red” no-fly list, as it braces for a "fifth" wave of coronavirus infections

- Murphy tells Fox news that locking down the state over Covid-19 surges is on the table but not likely.

- CHEMED hosting family fun vaccine events for kids giving out gift cards see below. 

- A robo call went out to the community with approval of a dayan asking how can this event in Chemed take place in a town where the Rosh yeshiva and rabbonim are against doing this to our children . Also pointing out the need to entice and bribe parents to vaccinate their kids 

- 2 people shot dead in Lakewood in a double homicide this morning at the Brentwoods apt on Route 9 south by Oak st. Police have a suspect in custody and there is no danger to the community. Miaskim services not needed. Investigation going on See more ar NJ

- Raintree neighborhood was ransacked by a group of individuals on Friday night see full story on LNN

Article in Yated: Golus of The Neighborhoods

Yated Ne'eman 

By Rabbi Avrohom Birnbaum

 In addition, the new host communities, such as Lakewood and Monsey, which were founded as havens for ruchniyus away from the hubbub of the city, are now becoming the very antitheses of what the founders of those communities envisioned.

Why Are They Running? 

Motzei Shabbos Vayechi 5782 News Updates

- 62 new covid cases in Lakewood as of Friday totals 17917/328

- NY Gov. Kathy Hochul told MSNBC Friday that she wants to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for school kids by the next school year.

- Murphy: With COVID-19 cases once again soaring in New Jersey,  the state could soon face new restrictions “My fear is we’re going to be getting back to capacity limits at some point,”  “this thing is still with us and sadly, the numbers are still going up.”

- New York reports 21,908 new coronavirus cases, the biggest one-day increase on record, of which 11,589 are in New York City

 -Last night for Kiddush Levana currently cloudy can say untill 12:40 am

- Yeshiva Yagdil  Yerushalayin alumni Melava Malka at Neemas Hachaim 8:45 pm

- Atzeres Hesped for Rav Kolman Krohn Ztl tonight at the Lakewood courtyard shul first and Madison 8:45 divrei Hesped by Rav Eliyahu Levin shlita, Rav Avrohom Jurkanski shlita, Talmidim and Mishpacha. Live on Chayeinu Hotline: 732-301-4043 option 9

- Some uegent care centers have run out of Flu tests, long lines anticipated.

- Pine Lake park community of Manchester held a neighbor meet and greet event on Chanuka in Lakewood currently there are 150 famillies with 12 signing contracts eveey month. The community has a stock if 4000 homes( Shopper)

-Tefilos for a yeshiva bachur in EY at Yeshivas kiryas Melech hospitalizes with the Flu in serious condition  מרדכי יוסף בן ליזה מיכל 

-Rav chaim Kanievsky shlita learning tonight on his 94th birthday

Lakewood zmanim עש''ק פרשת ויחי- חזק תשפ''ב

הַמַּלְאָךְ הַגֹּאֵל אֹתִי מִכָּל־רָע יְבָרֵךְ אֶת־הַנְּעָרִים וְיִקָּרֵא בָהֶם שְׁמִי וְשֵׁם אֲבֹתַי אַבְרָהָם וְיִצְחָק וְיִדְגּוּ לָרֹב בְּקֶרֶב הָאָרֶץ

Friday, December 17, 2021 / י״ג טבת תשפ״ב

ערב שבת פרשת ויחי,

- Candle lighting 4;14: pm

- Shkiah/Sunset 4:32 pm

Weather Shabbos Day: Cloudy Periods of light rain early. High 48F Chance of rain 80%.

שבת היא מלזעוק ורפואה קרובה לבוא

שבת שלום חזק חזק ונתחזק

Friday Dec 17 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: Today Clouds and some sun . High 58F - Shabbos day: Cloudy Periods of light rain early. High 48F Chance of rain 80%.

- עש''ק פרשת ויחי

 Candle lighting 4:14 pm,  Shkiah 4:32 pm

Several urgent care facilities posted signs they are no longer taking appointments   due to overwhelming  amount of patients some have run out of Flu tests. 

 - The CDC recommend Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines over J&J shot because of rare but serious blood clot side effect - AP

-  A Kvias Mezuzah ceremony was  held recently at Special Children’s Center new Lakewood building in attendance of the Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva  Rav Malkiel Kotler Rav Shmuel kamenetzky and other dignitaries see photos Here

- After news of a  strange mysterious virus was sensationalized by frum news outlets the story has been picked up by the national media reporting on the  Lakewood, New Jersey illness cluster.

- A Sefer Torah campaign was launched in memory of Hayeled Efraim Resnick A"H donate Here.  The family will be getting up from Shiva Monday morning sitting at 22 Sanztown Rd in Westgate Sahchris 7:30 Mincha 1:30 Maariv 7:30 pm.

- In a not advertised public meeting on the Lakewood township website  about the proposed 300 ton a day waste transfer station at the Lakewood public works, there were no members of the public on the zoom call to comment or question the proposal.

- Skulen Rebbe of Lakewood will be spending Shabbos in Chicago for chizuk and inspiration at Khal Chasidim under the leadership of Rabbi Twersky a brother in law of the rebbe.

Oif Simchas/Shiurim י''ג טבת תשפ''ב

 Chasunas: 

Dr What Parents Should Know About child Vaccine

 Dr. Robert Malone on chuldren taking covid vaccine. To watch via Youtube here or see video below

Thursday Dec 16 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: A mix of clouds and sun. Near record high temperatures. High 64F.

- 40 new covid cases + 1 death in lakewood totals 17855/329

- 44 new cases in Jackson 8833/123

- 64 new cases in Toms River +1 death 14873/361

-  Biden: Declares  “If you’re unvaccinated, we are looking at a winter of severe illness and deaths…”

- Several triple-vaccinated staffers infected with COVID19 following BuzzFeed's Holiday party in NYC - with mask rules & vaccination cards entry.

- Israel:  A  yeshiva student was murdered  R"L and 2 injured in a drive by shooting attack in Chomesh settlement by arab terrorists. The terror victim is Yehuda Dimentman HY"D, a resident of Shavei Shomron who studied in the Chomesh yeshiva. He was married and has one child.

- National media picks up story on Canceled Mexican concert in Lakewood Here

- Shuls in Boro Park post signs entrance for members only after indoor making policy imposed by NY gov 

 - Toys R Us store is back and now open at American Dream mall after the chain went bankrupt 5 years ago. It is a 2 story 20,000 square-feet filled with toys the store is operated by the toys 4 u chain in BP and Lakewood. 

- There are 2 meeting scheduled today about the proposed transfer station at the DPW to put a 300 ton trash facility that will operate daily until 9:00 pm first meeting is  at 1:00 pm watch livestream HERE The 2nd meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm HERE 

- Professor in Israel Hadassa Ein Kerem hospital says the mysterious virus affecting yeshiva bochurim is most likely the regular winter Flu which has returned after covid. it spreads in yeshivos where everyone is in close proximity to each other

- Tomahawk kosher steakhouse opening soon at Cedarbridge mall

- Eric Adams moved his mayoral inauguration date to Saturday evening, Jan. 1, to accommodate guests and members of the media who are shomer Shabbos. Adams will be sworn in as New York City’s 110th mayor at King’s Theater in Brooklyn.

- Breadberry from Brooklyn ready to open Lakewood location soon at Brook road and Ridge shopping plaza

- Apparently in Jackson school in NJ, kids are forced to wear masks during gym, If they get winded during exercise they are permitted to head to the "Breathing Chair" to take their mask off and catch their breath. (Woke zomby on Twitter)

- US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides visited the  Rab Gershon Edelstein and Rav Chaim Kanievsky in Bnei Brak

- Multiple people arrested in NYC for trying to eat in Applebee’s without a vaccine pass

- UK reports 88,376 new coronavirus cases, by far the biggest one-day increase on record

Oif Simchas י''ב טבת תשפ''ב

 Chasunas:

That’s Greek to Me!

 Chanukah Postscript – Iran

“There will be a point in time... when... Israel will have no choice, but to act!” –

That’s Greek to Me!

About two weeks ago, against the backdrop of kindling the Menorah at the Western Wall, Benny Gantz was מפרסם not exactly פרסומי ניסא, but, rather, his own agenda instead, should the Vienna talks about a nuclear Iran fail.

       “There needs to be a military option on the table,” he said.

         Chanukah’s timeless message puts the current crisis in context: Two millennia ago, the Supreme Entity let a single cruse of oil last for eight days; amidst a supernatural victory over many at the hands of a few, ensuring our continuity.

Wednesday Dec 15 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: A mix of clouds and sun High 54F.

- 32 new covid cases in lakewood totals 17815/328

- 25 new cases in Jackson 8789/123

- 22 new cases in Toms River +1 death 14809/360

- Kol Haolam reports: Jewish communities in NYC, Lakewood and Israel are in midst an exceptionally severe flu outbreak, with even those who took the flu shot getting sick. Aside for the flu, some have reported a strange virus that is affecting children, manifesting in high fever and flu-like symptoms.

- New York reports 12,944 new coronavirus cases, the biggest one-day increase since January, of which 5,084 are in New York City

- Israel extends border closure until December 29 due to Omicron

- Fauci: NO need  “Our booster vaccine regimens work against omicron. At this point, there is no need for a variant-specific booster,” 

- Digital billboard goes up on Rt 9 corner E Kennedy blvd in Lakewood at the Shell gas station

- Mesivtas in Lakewood  will not be giving fathers before Purim koton of Adar 1.

- Flu continues to go around in boys schools and some girls schools In Lakewood

- Lakewood township is looking for approval today from Ocean County at a public meeting  to build a new trash transfer station capable of receiving up to a total of 300 tons per day at the DPW off New Hampshire to more efficiently move and collect the trash. There will be another virtual  public meeting  tomorrow at 4:00 pm on the township website . See full info Here

 Lakewood BOE meeting today see agenda Here 

- Murphy critics: So Murphy admits 47% of hospitalizations "behind him" are fully vaxxed. He's skipped 2 out of the last 3 weeks of updates on breakthroughs.

- Rentals keep on skyrocketing going over 1800 without utilities in yeshiva area and beyond.

- White House press secretary says the president was committed to including the child tax credit in 2022 in the build back better bill.

- For the first time since last spring, New Jersey’s color-coded map tracking the spread of COVID-19 has turned all orange because there are “high” levels of the virus in all 21 of the state’s counties.

Proposed new trash transfer station at Lakewood DPW

JHS: Railroads & Jews

 Jsoundbites: Come on and Ride the Train: Railroads & Jews

The development of the railroad and the laying of rail track across the Russian Empire in the late 19th century, had a tremendous impact on traditional Jewish life in the Pale of Settlement. The railroad brought economic changes, implosion of communal structures and challenges to traditional norms. It enabled information to travel and for the spread of ideas, and for isolated shtetl’s to have access to wider society.

Oif Simchas י''א טבת תשפ''ב

 Chasunas:

Ease Their Pain!

                           Donate Here 

 A fund has been set up to help the family of R' Levi Yitzchak Lieberman ZTL (article in the voice this past week) He left behind a wife and 8 children. If you can help them it is greatly appreciated. 

Rabbi Levi Yitzchok Lieberman zt”l was an astounding talmid chacham, a respected dayan and arguably one of the greatest experts in Choshen Mishpot in the United States. 

Tuesday תשפ''ב News Updates Lakewood עשרה בטבת

וצום העשירי יהיה לבית־יהודה לששון ולשמחה ולמעדים טובים והאמת והשלום אהבו

Weather: Plenty of sunshine. High 54F. 

- Lakewood Planning Board meeting tonight 6:00 pm Agenda Here Watch Livestream Here

Fast is over 5:17 

- 38 new covid cases in lakewood totals 17783/328

- 22 new cases in Jackson 8764/123

- 60 new cases in Toms River +2 deaths 14787/359

- Oisfast/Siyum Taanis in B"M Lutzk with Maariv at  5:02

-Chayeinu Asara B’teves Hisorerus

L’Zecher Nishmas HaRav Levi Yitzchok Lieberman ZT”L 4:15 pm BMG Forest  side B"M By Rav Dov Kahan Shlita and Rav Shmuel Yeshaya Yoffe Shlita

4:45 PM in Carey Beis Medrash led by 

HaRav Elya Ber Wachtfogel Shlita there will be reciting of Tehillim for a Refuah Shelayma for Yisocher ben Hinda Liba

Live call-in: 712-832-5656 enter PIN 500#

 - Asifas hisoirerus  today with Rav Lazer Ginsburg shlita 4:00 pm at Ateres esther followed by Maariv

- Bde: Petirah of hayeled Efrayim Resnick Z"L was 3 months old, son of Reb Yonason and Bruria Resnick of westgate, grandparents Reb Chaim and Leah Resnick and Reb Moshe and Hindy Friedman of Lakewood. Levaya/kevurah 3 pm at the Lakewood bais olam at  7th Street

- Expect traffic at 12:00 pm with early dismissal due to fast day 

-  Pfizer says COVID19 pill near 90% effective to prevent severe disease or death in final analysis, even from Omicron.

- Hundreds of strangers  came to be mesameach at a wedding in Lakewood last night after it was announced on social media to please join at a wedding of a ball teshuva and a giyores.  

- Yeshiva Bais Hatalmud Annual Lakewood Alumnai Reception at yeshiva Ohr Hatorah  780 Vasser Avenue, Lakewood NJ Drasha before Maariv, Milichig Buffet will be served

- LPD: Intersection of East 7th Street and Somerset Avenue is now a 4-way stop.

- BDE: Rebbetzin Chana Shaindel Kaplan, wife of ybl”c Harav Naftali Kaplan, rosh yeshivah of Bais Hatalmud, Rebbetzin Kaplan was raised by her illustrious uncle, Harav Shabsi Frankel, zt”l, after her father was killed in the Holocaust. Rav Frankel published many sefarim, most famously a comprehensive edition of Rambam. Harav Naftali Kaplan, shlita, was one of the earliest talmidim in East New York, before it moved to its current location in Bensonhurst. The levayah was held yesterday at Bais Hatalmud, 2127 82nd Street. Kevurah will be on Har Hazeisim. (Hamodia)

At the Mercaz Daf Yomi Siyum on Maseches Taanis in Lakewood at the Chestnut shul

Oif Simchas י' טבת תשפ''ב

 Chasunas:

Monday Dec 13/9 Teves News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: Partly cloudy skies. High 53F. 

- Fast of עשרה בטבת is tomorrow  (5:44/5:59 am - 5:17 pm)

- 83 new covid cases in lakewood + 1 death totals 17745/328

- 75 new cases in Jackson 8742/123

- 183 new cases in Toms River  +2 deaths 14727/357

-  -California imposes a statewide mask mandate because of the #Omicron variant starting Wednesday.

- kever Rashbi in Miron may have to temporarily close as the insurance companies refuse to cover the area after the previous coverage has expired

- Biden won't extend student loan relief. Student loan payments to restart February 1, 2022

- NJ 16-and-17-year-olds are now eligible for COVID-19 booster shots.

-  U.S. Supreme Court declines to block New York vaccine mandate for health care workers that does not allow religious exemptions.

- Nursing home covid outbreaks in NJ are back up to 160, after dropping to ~120 about 10 days ago.  Nearly every resident in the LTCs are fully vaccinated.

- Philadelphia Implementing Vaccination Requirement For Food, Drink Establishments Beginning Jan. 3, 2022

- Daf Yomi finishing מסכת תענית today and will begin מסכת מגילה

- LPD:  Avoid area of RT 9 & Central Ave due to traffic signal down.

- UK: PM Johnson says the first UK death has been recorded "with" the #Omicron variant. No further details, yet.

- To get the full child "dependent care" tax credit for 2021 one can pay up the full year's tuition  ahead of time before the end of December and legally claim the credit for the whole year. The maximum amount of work-related expenses you can take into account for purposes of the credit is $8,000 if you have one qualifying person, and $16,000 if you have two or more qualifying persons. Talk to your provider or playgroup about this pay up option. (And tax advisor)

- NY mask or vaxx mandate now in effect for all indoor public spaces Local health departments would be tasked with enforcement, potentially even handing out $1,000 fines. Rockland county officials said they will not enforce it.

- BDE: Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh (Yidel) Shapira, z”l, who served as the gabbai of the Belzer shtibel on 16th Avenue in Boro Park for some fifty years, passed away overnight Sunday, at the age of 97. (Hamodia)

Construction begins at Kiryas Vizhnitz Lakewood at the site of the former flea market on rt 70

Oif Simchas ט' טבת תשפ''ב

Kiddush Levana

 Chasunas:

Sunday Dec 12 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: Sunny. High 48F. 

Fast of Asarah B' Teves is Tuesday 

- Photos Hachnosas Sefer Torah at BMG last week on Zos Chanukah Here

- Flu going around some yeshivos have reactivated the covid phone lines for the talmidim that are sick with the flu

- Leaf piles causing safety hazards around Lakewood sitting in the roadways for weeks without getting picked up by DPW crews. Pedestrians cant walk on sidewalks and cars are forced into oncoming traffic with  narrow street passage causing accidents.

- Bde: 15-year old Liel Namdar a”H was killed in a double car accident in Woodmere on Motzoei Shabbos after returning from a camp Heller reunion. The car was hit by a drunk driver who was arrested. Please daven for the other 4 passengers Miriam bas Ina Pessya Yocheved; Aliza bas Miriam; Chana Eliana bas Naomi and Rachel Esther bas Tamar

- UK health agency says a number of people with Omicron have now been hospitalized

-In interview with TVOL, Lakewood zoning board member says the politicians are accountable for the absurdity of the traffic situation on Rt 9 as all the lanes up to Lakewood have been developed into 5 laners but has stopped in Lakewood proper only to continue once you head into Toms River 

- Israel issues travel ban for UK, Belgium, and Denmark due to Omicron, meaning citizens are not allowed to travel there

Thousands of Gerer chasidim hold mass protest in Bnei Brak this evening after several members in the community are named in a criminal lawsuit relating to the Ger Rosh Yeshiva

Motzei Shabbos Vayigash News Updates

- Weather: Wind advisory in effect for parts of NJ and CT until 4 AM. Rain showers this evening with overcast skies overnight. Low 38F.  Chance of rain 70%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

- Tehillin: Serious car accident in Woodmere some in critical condition

 Miriam bas yocheved

Aliza bas Miriam

Chana eliana bas Naomi

Rachel Esther bas tamar

- Tonight on talkline the Zev Brenner show Father of Syrian Bride Married to Lebanese Chosson. Also: Eliyah Hawila The Lebanese Chosson WSNR 620 AM listen Here 

- Kentucky Gov.: Storms May Have Killed 70 and the deathsoll is expected to rise over 100 after  a monstrous tornado likely killed dozens of people after severe weather ripped through at least five states, leaving widespread devastation.Tge twister touched down for more than 200 miles  in his state but the number of deaths could exceed 100 across 10 or more counties.

NPGS stores open Motzei Shabbos 8:00 pm- 11:00 pm

 -Yeshiva Ner Yisrael Baltimore Alumni Melava Malka in Lakewood at Estreia 978 River Ava 8:00 pm

-Melava Malka to support B"M Breslov of Lakewood at Bnos Devorah hall 360 Oak St 8:15 pm With R' Motta Frank

- A Monmouth County man was identified as the second person in New Jersey diagnosed with the COVID-19 omicron variant,The man had attended the Anime NYC convention in New York he is fully vaccinated and has mild symptoms.

- In a exclusive statement to TVOL THE family of ROBCF says they did not support or endorse  any candidate for Governor in the Nov 3rd Election. Robocalls  that went out asking to vote for Jack were not made by the family or inner circle askanim. The article sort of blames Murphys poor showing in Lakewood on the robocalls despite getting the vaad endorsement.

Lakewood Zmanim עש''ק פרשת ויגש תשפ''ב

 Friday, December 10, 2021 / ו׳ טבת תשפ״ב

ערב שבת פרשת ויגש

Candle lighting 4:13 pm

 Shkiah 4:31:16 

Fast of עשרה בטבת is Tuesday

Shabbos day Showers in the morning, then cloudy in the afternoon. High 68F. 

הִנֵּ֨ה אֲנִ֚י לֹקֵ֙חַ֙ אֶת־בְּנֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל מִבֵּ֥ין הַגּוֹיִ֖ם אֲשֶׁ֣ר הָֽלְכוּ־שָׁ֑ם וְקִבַּצְתִּ֚י אֹתָם֙ מִסָּבִ֔יב וְהֵֽבֵאתִ֥י אוֹתָ֖ם  אֶל־אַדְמָתָֽם - הפטרה ויגש  

Friday Dec 10 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. High 51F. Shabbos day Showers in the morning, then cloudy in the afternoon. High 68F. 

ערב שבת פרשת ויגש Candle lighting 4:13 pm Shkiah 4:31:16 

Shortest Friday of the year by 10 seconds from last week, Shkia on the way up again.

- 43 new covid cases in Lakewood totals 17662/327

- 39 new cases in Jackson 8667/123

- 66 new cases in Toms River 14544 355

- Inflation prices: Yated Ne'eman now $4 Ami magazine $8 

- Due to recent rise in covid cases in the Lakewood area the monoclonal antibbody treatment availability is tight,  plasma initiative are hopeful it will resupply in the coming weeks 

- In a list of top hospitals for maternity and birthing  care in the US 15 are NJ including Jersey Shore University Medical Center, and Ocean University Medical Center in Brick. Not on the list is Monmouth medical center which is the most used by the Lakewood community. (NJ.com) 

 - U.S. consumer price inflation jumps 6.8% year over year in November, the largest increase since 1982.

- New York Governor Kathy Hochul announces mask mandate for all indoor public places, except where proof of vaccination is required

 - A New Massive LED billboard going up on Route 9 and Kennedy Blvd in Lakewood  that  intersection  has numerous  accidents.

 - Amerigroup is offering $25 gift cards for teens who get the covid vaccines

Extra Police security  this morning at Lakewood Middle School after a student  made a threat yesterday which turned out to be nothing too serious 

- The Sanz Zhvill Rebbe from Union city will spend shabbos at the Sanz B"M in Oak and Vine

- NPGS stores will now be open motzei shabbos 8:00 pm - 11:00pm

- Lakewood residents reached out to the township not to put up the 4 way stop signs at  the 7th st and somerset intersection as it eill cause even worse traffic backups in the area. The committee approved the ordnance saying it was recommended by the Traffic & safety dept but said they can always revert back if needed.

- Thursday, Monmouth County reported 414 new confirmed COVID cases, the highest daily total since March. Ocean County reported 331 new cases but hospitalizations are down and  CentraState Health Care System in Freehold Township has seen COVID hospitalizations double in recent weeks, from 20 to about 40, However, just one patient was on a ventilator,.

- Trump expresses resentment towards Netanyahu in interview "I haven't spoken with him since he congratulated oe Biden"

The first person that congratulated Biden was Bibi Netanyahu, the man that I did more for than any other person I dealt with," said Trump. "Bibi could have stayed quiet. He has made a terrible mistake." 

- High Court in London allows extradition of Wikileaks Julian Assange to the United States.

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Oif Simchas/Shiurim ו' טבת תשפ''ב

 Chasunas:

Thursday Dec 9 News Updates

 Weather: Partly cloudy skies this morning will become overcast during the afternoon. High 42F

- 32 new covid cases in Lakewood 17619/327

- 32 cases in Jackson 8628/123

- 80 new cases in Toms River totals 14488/356

- Lakewood, NJ ranks 3rd in the US  for average household size at 5.3  in cities with over 10k. Ranking first at # 1. Kiryas Joel, NY (5.8) 2. Monsey, NY (5.6) 3. Lakewood, NJ (5.3) the study was done by demographics analyst  Sid Khurana see on twitter 

- Belzer Rebbe encourages covid vaccines for the staff at his Brooklyn mosdos 

- Israel extends border closure for 10 More Days

- Murphy: 14,182,736 total doses have been administered in New Jersey as of 9:30 AM today.

- New York Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James is suspending her campaign for governor, she announced on Thursday, cementing incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul as the favorite in the race.

- TRUMP: “If I do decide that I’m not going to run,I think my base is going to be very angry"

-Missionary alert:  Jews for J have been going into Lakewood kosher restaurants and handing out missionary material. 

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

-Appointing Scott J. Basen, Esq., as a Municipal Court Judge in Lakewood for a 3 year term 

-4 way stops sign at East Seventh Street and Somerset Avenue

Parcel For a Park (Fulton and Rockaway)

- Lakewood DPW will be washing trucks at  Ocean County’s truck wash facilities

- Brick zoning board sche everyoneduled a hearing in late December seeking more answers from the yeshiva who took over the former Temple Beth Or on Van Zile Road for proposed change of use, dormitory and traffic impacts.

- The fourth annual celebration of Rubashkin’s pardon by President Donald Trump held in Lakewood More than a thousand people came in person, approximately 6,000 people participated using one of the call-in lines, and a staggering 20,000 people celebrated from afar via the video live stream.(COL)

Oif Simchas ה' טבת תשפ''ב

 Snowing  Mostly cloudy early, then clearing overnight Low 28F (Kiddush Levana)

Chasunas:

Wednesday Dec 8 News Update

 Weather: Cloudy skies. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High near 40F. 

- 25 new covid cases in Lakewood totals 17587/327

- 41 new cases in Jackson totals 8596/123

- 50 new cases in Toms River totals 14408/356

- See below for updated letter on Hashgocha at Lake Terrace

- Murphy: Last Friday, we announced the first confirmed case of the Omicron variant in New Jersey. We encourage everyone to get a booster shot. We are going to open several mega sites to help get these shots in arms as soon as possible.

- Over 230 car crashes in Lakewood the last 2 weeks of November resulting in 23 crashes with injuries. (LNN)

- Lakewood is currently at 35% vaccinated against covid with 1 dose. 

-  Catering venues at Lake Terrace hall in Lakewood is under a new hashhacha of  Vaad Kashrus Mehadrin of Philadelphia under the supervision of Rabbi Tzvi Altusky and no longer under the supervision on the KCL. See letter below

- LIC meeting today 11:30 am on agenda awarding a contract  of $55,213.00 for the proposed new facilities at the airport that are for "Non-Aeronautical Development" 

-- LFD board votes to spend $565,000.00,  for capital improvements and $85,000.00 for  chief/command vehicle with equipment and upfits. The Budget was introduced and will be voted on in January. This comes after taxpayers voted  and approved an additional $1.6 million for new fire trucks. 

- A 26 year old Israeli mother pushing her child in a stroller suffered minor wounds this morning after being stabbed by a 14-year-old Arab girl in Yerushalayim’s Shimon Hatzaddik neighborhood.

- Community Medical Center in Toms River plans to overhaul its campus with a $600 million project that will feature private rooms, redesigned oncology treatment and a new operating rooms, new intensive care units and a new parking garage 

- New Jewish radio station for the Lakewood area 104.7 FM WJUI with a focus on Mussar shmuessen and shiurim on bitachon with  Novahrdik hashkafa, and audio from roshei yeahivos of yesteryear also playing Jewish music classics.

Oif Simchas ד' טבת תשפ''ב

Chasunas:

Tuesday Dec 7th News Updates Lakewood

- Weather: A mix of clouds and sun. High 44F.

- 29 new covid cases in lakewood totals 17562/327

- 25 cases in Jackson 8555/123

- 59 cases in Toms River 14358/354

-Number of Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 tops 60,000, highest in nearly 2 months

-Rav Yaakov Bender weighs in on the Yeshiva Bochurim conveesation Here

-3:15 pm Power outages for thousands across Lakewood and Jackson due to a transformer fire on Rt 70. Power restored to Wetgate Cross st areas. JCP&L estimated Restoration 5:30 pm

- The National Guard was called to the NJ Statehouse to enforce vaccine mandates. 

 -Watch Full replay of Yigal Calek  & the London School of Jewish Song - REUNION Here

- Today 3 Teves marks 2 years since the 13th Siyum Hashas of Daf Yomi at Metlife stadiim. The daf will start learning Mesaches Megilah next week 

- Possible snow tomorrow in NJ the weather service says it is definitely possible most areas won’t see measurable snow Lakewood are will see rain.

- Lakewood Planning board meeting tonight see agenda Here . application for hotel on Pine street is postponed.

- A New Bill in NJ would set aside $75 million in federal stimulus funds to help families pay for current or past-due water bills and fees, plumbing and leak repairs. Another bill, would extend the grace period banning water service shutoffs from Dec. 31, 2021, to March 15, 2022. 

- Another bill  in NJ would require limited liability companies (LLC's) with up to four apartments to disclose the names and addresses of all members of the company when recording deeds for the homes. 

- New Bill in NJ renters & tenants could deduct a higher amount of rent from their gross income for taxes. The bill increases the amount of rent that can be considered property taxes from 18% to 30% of rent paid. 

- Reform and conservative organizations are intensifying their efforts to advance the Kosel Compromise Plan, and they are currently concentrating their attention on the government’s leaders. (Hamodia)

 - A fire that broke out on Sunday afternoon in the elementary school and dormitory building of Yeshiva Torah Vodaas caused extensive damage to the first floor along with smoke damage to the floors above, but with chasdei Hashem it caused no injuries as the building was empty on Sunday afternoon of Chanukah.

Rav Yeruhom Olshon speaks at The Hachnosas Sefer Torah of Rav Malkiel Kotler in BMG