Thursday Oct 12 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 73°  Plentiful sunshine. High 73F 

PSA: Put sukka away supposed to rain all day shabbos and Sunday

- Toms River: TRJCC -Given the ongoing conflict in Israel, we want to inform the community that the TRJCC has arranged for additional security measures for this Friday and Shabbos. There will be extra patrols and security presence from the TRPD and the Ocean County Sheriff's Department.

While authorities have emphasized that there is currently no credible immediate threat, the heightened patrols are a proactive step to maintain a secure environment for everyone in our community.

- NJ AG Platkin: While we are aware of the call to violence against the Jewish community for tomorrow that has circulated online, there are no specific threats to safety in New Jersey. Law enforcement will continue to patrol sensitive areas.

- NJ residents begn today to receive ANCHOR rebate checks for property tax relief 

- Governor Phil Murphy: Law enforcement also is actively monitoring New Jersey schools, colleges, & universities for any threats. We want to reassure parents, students, and educators that we’re doing everything possible to ensure our schools remain safe.

- Satmar Cross Street Tehillim today starting 5:15  Mincha 7:20

- Voter registration deadline is October 17

Prosecutors say senator Bob Menendez and his wife were foreign agents of Egypt 

- A solar eclipse will occur on Shabbos October 14, 2023 visible at 12;00pm. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth.

- Jackson officials Township authorities are partnering with our constituent leaders to increase law enforcement presence and preparedness. Municipal Police patrols are being increased, Sheriff’s Officers are being deployed, and additional preemptive countermeasures taken to ensure the safety and well-being of all Township residents. All residents are asked to be vigilant as well, and to Immediately report any suspicious persons or activity. Working together, we can keep our community a great, ans Safe, place to live.

- New girls elementary school opening in Lakewood Chinuch Bas Yisrael under the direction of Rabbi Chaim Mayer  vaad hachinuch Rav Elya Kanarek Rav Uren Reich Rav Chaim Weg

- Lakewood public schools can't hold on to their teachers As Lakewood Schools wait for word on their latest state loan request  for $93 million  teachers are leaving the district at a rate almost three times the state average, according to data.  App reports