Motzei Shabbos Rosh Chodesh Kislev 5785 News Updates Lakewood

                 יהי החודש הזה כנבואת אבי חוזה

Weather tonight 24°

- SNAPS kosher restaurant new chapter with opening of Agripas Street רחוב אגריפס located in Westgate plaza "inspired by the vibrant flavors and bustling energy of Jerusalem. From the soulful spices of Middle Eastern classics to his inventive culinary twists, Agripas Street is a heartfelt homage to Israeli cuisine, crafted with Yussi’s signature touch".

- The Stoliner rebbe from Yerushalayim is in Boro Park tonight for the Hanochas even Hapina of the new Stoliner Bais Medrash at 16th Ave and 47th st.

- A Levaya  for Rav Mordechai Joffen ztl will take place in Eretz Yisroel tomorrow night at the Mir Yeshiva 9:30 with kevura at Har Hamenuchos

Levaya of Rav Motty Jofen ZTL 7:30 pm in Flatbush at yeshiva Bais Yosef Ave N & E 15th watch live stream HERE or HERE

- Biden,  was spotted with Rashid Khalidi’s The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine, a book slamming Israel as a colonial state. Front cover of today's NYP called it the final insult.

- Trump announces a 100% tariff on countries backing alternatives to the U.S. 

- Barneys auto and tire shop closes after servicing Lakewood for 80 years at the corner of Squankukm E Kennedy and E.Countyline.

- President Trump has nominated Charles Kushner, Jared Kushner’s father, as the US Ambassador to France. 

- President Trump has named Kash Patel as the new Director of the FBI.

- Tonight on the talk line communications network with zev Brenner the Satmar Aguna Get case 12:00 am listen live HERE

Lakewood events tonight

Motzei shabbos Pichei melava malka for all boys who 4th to 8th grade $20 per kid!! boys who finished shnay mikra will get a sefer 7:45 at Bais Faiga

-Yeshiva South Fallsburg Alumni Melava Malka Alumni from years 1988 - 2002 B'hishtatfus the Rosh Yeshiva Shlita in Bnos Devorah Simcha Hall 360 Oak St, Lakewood at 9:15.

- Melava Malka of Ohel Pesl shidduch initiative at Ateres Reva hall at 9:00. There will be about 20 shadchanim meeting people there. If u know anyone that might be interested please have them come and bring resume. For boys and girls with mechitza

 - Adirei Hatorah neighborhood event motzei shabbos for Central Court area

- Avenue shopps plaza off New Hampshire Ave by Marcys will have black Friday sales and all stores will be open motzei shabbos. Sales at Marcys, Keter Judaica sales off items.

- Motzei shabbos a melava malka event for yeshiva bochurim who participated in the chometz chaim shmiras Halashon halacha learning will take place in Lakewood  at the fountain Ballroom with the participation of gedolei roshei yeshiva including Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Rav Elya Ber Wachtfogel, Rav Shmuel Kamenetzky, Rav Elya Brudny. Rav Shlomo Feivel Schust, All 4 Lakewood Roshei yeshiva. Music by the Berko Brothers 8:20 pm sharp. Entry with tickets

- Cookie corner will be open tonight for Melava Malka

-Musical Hallel tomorrow at Babad shul in Toms River 10:00an

- Mordys shtieble Musical Hallel Sunday Morning at 9am in the היכל הבעש׳׳ט Tent!

Israel At war Motzei Shabbos Toldos

 Israel at war day 421

- Sirens sounded early this morning in central Israel from a ballistic missile fired from Yemen, it was shot down before entering Israeli airspace

- Israel Minister Minister Ron Dermer to Trump: 60 of the abductees held in Gaza are alive

- Hamas  released a propaganda video showing signs of life from hostage Edan Alexander, 20, in the first video of its kind in months. The three-and-a-half-minute-long video is not dated, though Alexander states that he has been held for over 420 days, indicating it was filmed very recently. Alexander, a US citizen, is a soldier who was stationed near the Gaza Strip on the morning of October 7 when he was taken captive by Hamas terrorists.

- IDF soldier killed on Gaza, bringing death toll to 282. Zamor Burke,20 from Bet Shemesh

- Thousands of Israelis gathered in protests across Israel on Saturday evening, calling for a deal to free hostages held in Gaza

-The IDF struck numerous Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as the group continued to violate the ceasefire agreement.

- Washington Post reported today, per diplomatic sources close to Hezbollah, that the group was furious at the lack of support they received from Iran and its proxies. support from the "Resistance Front," including Yemen and Iraq, was minimal and that Hezbollah expected Iran and their proxies to help against Israel, but Tehran refused.

- Rebel fighter in Syria told Israeli Kan 11 news that Israel shouldn't worry about Iran and Hezbollah because the rebels are "taking care of them  "Brother, you should be afraid of Bashar al-Assad, Iran, and Hezbollah [not us]. You know the behavior of Iran and Bashar al-Assad, who act with a harder hand than the Islamists."

- Situation in Syria. The rebels have managed to take complete control over Aleppo, Syria's 2nd largest city with over 5,000,000 residents, and have pushed dozens of kilometers past it.  The rebels captured hundreds of villages on the road to the strategic city of Hama and even briefly entered it before retreating. In many cases, Assad's military forces are fleeing and abandoning large amounts of equipment in the wake of rebel advances. 

Lakewood Zmanim עש"ק פרשת תולדות מברכים חידש כסלו תשפ"ה

Friday, November 29, 2024 / כ״ח חשון תשפ״ה

ערב שבת פרשת תולדות

Candle lighting 4:14pm

Shkiah 4:32pm 

Rosh chodesh is Sunday and Monday 

Friday night low of 26 Shabbos day hi 36

-  Molad is Sunday morning 49 minutes with 15 chalking after 4

 וְיִתֶּן לְךָ הָאֱלהִים מִטַּל הַשָּׁמַיִם וּמִשְׁמַנֵּי הָאָרֶץ, וְרֹב דָגָן וְתִירֹשׁ וְאֵל שַׁדַּי יְבָרֵךְ אֹתְךָ וְיַפְרְךָ וְיַרְבֶּךָ, וְהָיִיתָ לִקְהַל עַמִּים.

שבת שלום ומבורך

The Difference Between Yakov’s Blessing and Eisav’s Blessing

Rabbi Yessocher Frand

ויתן לך

 Modzitz         Shabbos kodesh  

Bar Mitzva On Rosh Chodesh kislev This Year

This year 5785 it is not possible to become Bar mitzvah on Monday the second day of Rosh chodesh Kislev. Because 13 years ago there was only one day rosh chodesh kislev and this year there are 2 days rosh chodesh Kiev

There was a PSA from the Dirshu org.

 The משנה ברורה סימן נ"ה ס"ק מ"ה

If  a boy was born in a year that there was one day Rosh chodesh kislev as was the case 13 years ago and on the year of his bar mitzva there are two days rosh chodesh kislev as it is this year he must begin to put on תפילין on the first day of ראש חודש  December 1st although technically it is ל' חשון and still in the month of חשון

Friday November 29 News Updates Lakewood

Friday, November 29, 2024 / כ״ח חשון תשפ״ה

ערב שבת פרשת תולדות מברכים חודש  כסלו

Candle lighting 4:14 pm

Shkiah/Sunset 4:32 pm

Weather: 48°  cloudy 

Friday night low of 26°

Shabbos day hi of 39°

- Motzei shabbos Pichei melava malka for all boys who 4th to 8th grade $20 per kid!! boys who finished shnayi mikra will get a sefer   7:45 at Bais Faiga

-  Black Friday deals follopw Dansdeals

More daily deals Simplexdes

- Chabad launched a $50M campaign to fund a new two-building campus and scholarships for a Jewish women’s college in New York, honoring Shliach Zvi Kogan HY'D, while addressing the growing wave of antisemitism on US university campuses (Kol Haolam)

- Dem congresswoman AOC is reportedly considering a run for president in 2028 The Hill reports.

- Off shabbos welcome home yeshiva bochueim

-Mega millions jackpot is $514 million

- This motzei shabbos  Parshas Toldos, yeshiva South Fallsburg Alumni Melava Malka Alumni from years 1988 - 2002 B'hishtatfus the Rosh Yeshiva Shlita in Bnos Devorah Simcha Hall 360 Oak St, Lakewood at 9:15.

- This Motzai Shabbos Melava Malka of Ohel Pesl shidduch initiative at Ateres Reva hall at 9:00. There will be about 20 shadchanim meeting people there. If u know anyone that might be interested please have them come and bring resume. For boys and girls with mechitza

- Yidden were dancing in Miron last night after the restrictions were lifted following the ceasefire Thousands expected over shabbos and rosh chodesh after it was desolate for a year.

- Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch shlita will spend shabbos in Lakewood at the 14th st area. At 506 Seton circle shachris at Khal Chasidim  Cedar row

 - Adirei Hatorah neighborhood event motzei shabbos for Central Court area

- LPD: Black Friday security tips 

Shop on Trusted Websites: Stick to well-known retailers and verify URLs for typos or suspicious changes. Use Secure Payment Methods: Pay with credit cards or secure payment platforms; avoid wire transfers or gift cards for purchases.

Beware of Unrealistic Deals: If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is—double-check the retailer’s

- Democratic mega-donor John Morgan says Barron Trump is much smarter than everyone in the Harris campaign.

- New Jersey residents will pay more in taxes over their lifetimes than those in any other state, according to a recent study by Self Financial. The analysis, titled A Life of Tax, estimates the average American will pay $524,625 in taxes over a lifetime, accounting for just over one-third of total earnings. However, New Jersey’s tax burden far surpasses that figure, with residents paying an average of $987,117 throughout their lives — the highest in the nation. Source 

Avenue shopping plaza off New Hampshire Ave by Marcys will have black Friday sales and stores will be open motzei shabbos

- Musical Hallel Sunday morning rosh chodesh mislev at Babad Toms River

- Motzei shabbos a melava malka event for yeshiva bochurim who participated in the chometz chaim shmiras Halashon halacha learning will take place in Lakewood with the participation of gedolei roshei yeshiva including Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Rav Elya Ber Wachtfogel, Rav Shmuel Kamenetzky, Rav Elya Brudny.

בד"ה: הרב מרדכי זאב יפהן זצ"ל ראש ישיבת בית יוסף נובהרדוק

 Watch Levaya Motzei Shabbos 7:30 pm HERE

The Torah world is in mourning with the perirah of Rav Motti Jofen ZTL Rosh Yeshiva of Bais Yosef Novordak in Brooklyn after an illness he was 76. He was a son of Rav Yaakov Yoffen ZTL and grandson of Rav Avrohom Jofen ZTL who was a son in law by the alter from Novardok. Rav Motti was a son in law by Rav Shlomo Carlbach ztl the mashgiach of  Chaim Berlin.

Rav Mordechai ztl was a tremendous talmid chochom a lamdan, Marbutz Torah and a baal Musser who continued the derech of Novordak. The Yeshiva was in Boro Park for many years before relocating to Flatbush. His younger brother Rav Aaron Jofen zatzal was R"Y of Chevron and was niftar at the young age of 41 he was a tremendous iluy and masmid and wrote the pirush on the Ritva on maseches Yevamos.

The Yeshiva is under the leadership of Tav Yankel Drillman shlita.

The levaya will take place on Motzei Shabbos  7:30 PM at Yeshivas Bais Yosef, located at 1502 Avenue N in Brooklyn.

Israel At War Friday Nov 29

 Israel at war day 420

- Israel concerned about Syria: The urgent security discussion in Israel tonight has many worried about the unprecedented situation in Syria. Israeli reporters are saying that from conversations they've been having with senior IDF officials, the security apparatus is "closely following" the rebel offensive.

The offensive, which has severely damaged Iranian/Syrian/Hezbollah forces and militias in the area, is of great interest to Israel. Hezbollah and IRGC units in Syria are busy trying to fight off the attack instead of focusing on Israel. 

Doron Kadosh from IDF Radio asserts that Israel should consider whether it is content to watch from the sidelines, or whether this development has an effect on their own military operations in Syria. This is a very rapid and uncertain situation, and Israel will need to make quick decisions on how/if they're going to intervene(Jewish warrior on x)

- Netanyahu will hold a special security discussion tonight on Shabbos  with senior officials on the topic of Syria and Lebanon as the rebels are gaining ground in Syria

- Total collapse of Assad's forces inside the city of Aleppo. The rebels inside the city of Aleppo do not meet any resistance. It seems that all the senior officers of Assad's army, as well as the soldiers, ran away.

- Terror attack in west bank: Nine wounded in West Bank terror shooting, terrorist killed by soldiers nearby

Three people were in serious condition, and one in moderate condition.

One person was in critical condition. Hamas took responsibility for the shooting attack.

The terrorist drove from the Tapuach Junction area to the Gitai Avisar Junction — a route with no internal checkpoints — and stopped his car on the side of the road, around 150 meters from a bus stop. From there, he opened fire at the bus while approaching it on foot. He IDF troops stationed in the area returned fire, killing him shortly after the attack began.

- Iranian Foreign Minister blames  recent rebel attacks in Syria as “a US-Zionist plan following the Zionist regime’s defeat in Lebanon and Palestine,” Iran’s state media reports.

- Netanyahu said Thursday that if Hezbollah were to violate the agreement, there would be “intensive war.”,” the response would extend beyond “surgical operations like we’re doing now.”

- The IDF’s Home Front Command lifted all restrictions on gatherings south of Chaifa. The restrictions, which limited the number of people allowed at indoor and outdoor gatherings, were put in place amid heavy rocket fire from Hezbollah.

- Some leaders in Hamas are considering a Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal, in which the IDF would remain temporarily in the Philadelphi Corridor in the Gaza Strip, the New York Times reported on Thursday. According to the Times, Palestinian and US officials believed that Hamas’ political leadership was ready to make a deal after the elimination of Yahya Sinwar last month.

- The rebels in Syria claim to have taken control of the western part of the city of Aleppo. According to various reports, the Russian army was forced to evacuate bases in the area

Shiur On Toldos by Rav Shaul Alter in Lakewood

 Rav Shaul Alter Shiur at Yeshiva Orchos Chaim Lakewood in 2021

  ראש הישיבה מגור שיעור בלייקווד (ניו ג'רזי) שיעור בליקווד בעניין סילוק חלק בכור מירושתו נמסר ע"י רבינו ראש הישיבה מגור שליט"א בבית המדרש "אורחות חיים" - לייקווד בהשתתפות מרן הגאון הגדול רבי מלכיאל קוטלר שליט"א ראש ישיבת לייקווד. ליל שישי ראש חודש

Oif Simchas Thursday 28 Cheshvan

Chasunas:

Hirschman - Sanders Bais Faiga

Sorotzkin - Kaplan Ne'emas Hachaim

Keidar - Prero Fountain Ballroom 

- Hashkafa in the workplace  Q&A with Rav Zev Smith shlita at Torah Links Central Ave 8pm

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

- Event with Toldos Aaron Rebbe at 1416 Cedarview 

Thursday November 28 News Updates Lakewood p

Weather 56° Cloudy with periods of rain. Winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.

Thanksgiving day govt offices, banks,US Mail closed.

Walmart, Costco, Target, Aldi, Trader Joes all closed.

Shop Rite open until 4pm

- Off shabbos welcome home yeshiva bochurim

- Putin: “Not only Trump was subjected to humiliating court procedures, accusations, and so on, but his family was attacked as well. His children were attacked. Gangsters don't do this in Russia. When criminal gangs fight, they don't touch children and women. It's men who fight among themselves. This reconfirms how low the political system of the United States has fallen.”

- Kabolas panim for the Admor M'Pitssburg shlita at 269 Ridge Ave 6:00pm

-  CHS update: A bill that was submitted by assemblyman Avi Schnall  that Expands eligibility requirements of State's child care assistance program to include full-time graduate and post-graduate students, passed in the assembly 75-0 On Oct 28.  The Office of Legislative Services (OLS) concludes that the bill’s provisions would result in an indeterminate increase to State expenditures due to growth in the number of families who would qualify for benefits under the child care assistance program. In FY 2025, the estimated average annual cost per child under the program is approximately $11,576.

The OLS estimates that there are 12,827 full-time graduate and post-graduate students who are raising children in the State. Of these students, it is unknown how many would be otherwise eligible for child care assistance benefits and would also be in need of child care.  For reference, assuming 13 percent of all full-time graduate and post-graduate students in theState with children, or 1,667, would be otherwise eligible for the child care assistance program, would elect to apply for benefits, and had, on average, 1.5 children with child care needs, the cost under the bill would be approximately $29 million. As the child care assistance program receives federal support in the form of block grants, this estimate assumes that the increase in costs under the bill would be incurred solely by the State.

- Speculation that Hillary Clinton will be running for US president in 2028 - Daily Mail

- Heavy traffic in Lakewood with no transportation,  some boys schools arranges their own buses but there was confusion as to which buses were going where since the regular drivers were doing different routes from the same neighborrules.

- The BOE/LSTA is legally mandated to provide transportation today even on Thanksgiving  as long as there is school, per NJ state tules.

-Over 2,000 Jackson homes without power, JCP&L says power to be restored at 11:30am

- Kinus Hashluchim weekend  begins in Crown heights with the gala banquet event on Sunday in Ediso , NJ

- Motzei shabbos a melava malka event for yeshiva bochurim who participated in the chometz chaim shmiras Halashon halacha learning will take place in Lakewood with the participation of gedolei roshei yeshiva including Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch who will be spending shabbos in Lakewood 

- The body of Chabad shkiach R Tzvi Kogan hyd was fully intact according to chevra kadisha thus allowing the family to be מטמא to him and stand next to the Aron since they are kohanim. As the Halacha is, if a kohen is מחוסר אבר and missing limbs  the family may not be מטמא to him.(Kol Mevaser)

- Shiurim for Thanksgiving 

Rabbi Eliezer Gewirzman at Mordys Shtiebel on the topic of מקח טעות at 10:00 am upstairs B"M 

Agra DPirka at B"M Kol Chaim 618 Caranetta Lakewood 10:30 am shiurim by Rav Heshy Basch shlita R:M Torah Temima on the sugya of מעין המאורע Rav Simcha BUnim Londinski shlita Rav Ohr Gedalia on the sugya of Gneivas Daas revealing ones a secret 

- The Mega Millions jackpot is $514 million for Friday night drawing.

-Six flags great adventure cyber sale Here

- Price of eggs continues to soar,cheapest at Aldi $3.79

- The new Hive Discount Supermarket opened in Monsey, with competitive prices, and numerous bulk options  located on Rt 59 in Suffern at the former Hive shop rite.

- Trump: Happy Thanksgiving to all,including to the Radical Left Lunatics who have worked so hard to destroy our Country, but who have miserably failed, & will always fail, because their ideas & policies are so hopelessly bad that the great people of our Nation Just gave a landslide victory to those who want to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! Don’t worry, our Country will soon be respected, productive, fair, & strong, & you will be, more than ever before,

proud to be an American!"

- Mexico President tells President-elect Trump that she will stop all migration through Mexico

- Giyus update: Roshei yeshiva met for over an Hour today at the home of Rav Dov Landau shlita to discuss the  giyus law up for vote. A MK from Degel Hatorah party said the solution will only be for those learning full time, other charedi boys will not get any defferment under the law.

-Grand opening Lakewood childrens pediatrics 1166 River Ave, Suite #202​ Lakewood, NJ   see video Here

Agudah convention 2024 program schedule 

Isreal At War Thursday Nov 28

 Israel at war day 419

 The Israeli air force used precision strikes to fire at terrorists in southern Lebanon on Thursday after IDF troops identified two terrorists arriving at a known terror base, which had acted as a launch point for dozens of rockets toward Israel, the IDF said in a statement Thursday evening.

- IDF Spokesman: A short time ago, terrorist activity was detected at a facility of the Hezbollah terrorist organization with medium-range rockets in southern Lebanon. The threat was foiled by a fighter jet. The attack was north of Litani in the Sidon area.  There was no detection of preparations for the immediate firing of rockets into Israeli territory, but the very activity of Hezbollah personnel inside the facility constitutes a "non-immediate threat" that the IDF is required to act against.

- A report in the New York Times: Hamas officials are considering agreeing to a deal in which Israel will maintain its presence in the Philadelphi axis, even temporarily.

- Israel warns Syria of ‘direct price’ to pay if it helps Hezbollah rearm. IDF spokesman says military ‘will act’ against all weapon deliveries to Lebanese terror group, including in Syria; Netanyahu says Assad ‘playing with fire’

- Several suspects, some in vehicles, arrived in towns and villages in southern Lebanon on Thursday morning, constituting a breach of the ceasefire that came into effect early on Wednesday, the military said on Thursday.  As a result, the IDF opened fire on the suspects.

-The Lebanese Army began to carry out their tasks in southern Lebanon, in the Bekaa and Dahiya - including setting up roadblocks, opening roads, and neutralizing the any 

Minyanim for Mincha and Yom Kippur Koton Erev Rosh Chodesh Kislev Mukdam 5785

 Minyanim for Mincha and Yom Kippur Koton ערב ראש חודש כסלו מוקדם תשפ"ה

 Rosh Chodesh Kislev is Sunday & Monday

 Please post additional minyanim or corrections in the comments section.  For more zmanim see  Lakewood Luach Here

Thanksgiving: Harmless Holiday or חוקת הגויים

By Rabbi Yehuda Spitz Ohr Somayach

 One of the interesting aspects of being American and living in the ‘Medina shel Chessed’ is dealing with secular holidays. A day off from work, more time to learn, and suspended Alternate Side parking rules are always appreciated. Of these holidays, Thanksgiving is by far the most popular among Yidden, with many keeping some semblance of observance, generally as a way of saying ‘Thank You’ and showing a form of Hakaras HaTov to our host country. Although all agree that showing Hakaras HaTov is prudent, on the other hand, it is well known that many contemporary poskim were very wary of any form of actual Thanksgiving observance. This article sets out to explore the history and halachic issues of this very American holiday.

Why Thanksgiving?

Oif Simchas Wednesday 27 Cheshvan

Partly cloudy skies this evening will give way to cloudy skies and rain overnight. Low 36F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 100%

Chasunas:

Krausz - Jacobs  Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Bacharach - Sutton  Fountain Ballroom 

Ribiat - Ginsburg Ne'emas Hachaim

Schuster - Friedman Ateres Reva

Schneck - Mintz Cedar Palace 

- R' Milstein's Chumash shiur 8:30 at BM Ishay Yisroel 110 Miller Rd Lakewood

Shiur in Tanya by the Amshinov Rebbe shlita at 910 E Kennedy after 10:00pm Maariv

Wednesday November 27 News Uodates Lakewood

Weather: 54° Partly to mostly cloudy. High 54F. 

- Update on Satmar get case following the Rebbes ultimatum Here

- Yeshiva Orchos Chaim will provide transportation tomorrow at a cost to the school. 

-Elon Musk says it’s time to audit the IRS. 

- Several girls elementary schools will be off tomorrow as the teachers will be having in-service day

- A powerful storm heading toward the Tri-State area could produce heavy rain and even snow for parts of New York state, snarling travel for millions of people during the Thanksgiving holiday.The National Weather Service calls for a 100% chance of precipitation in New York City.

- Thousands plan on heading to Miron ahead of Rosh chodesh Kislev now that the ceasefire has gone into effect in the North.

- Lakewood  girls high school sends letter to parents advising about certain eateries in town are not appropriate for a bas yisroel to be at.  The letter named a particular eatery on Thursday nights. Parents are urged to know where their daughters go and with whom. Just like we investigate the kashrusbif an eatery so to should the atmosphere and exposure of kedushas bas yisroel be checked out.

- Lakewood schools urging parents to carpool tomorrow as the LSTA will not be providing busing tomorrow despite bus companies legaly obligated to do so by contract. Expect heavy traffic tomorrow 

-AAA predicts nearly 80 million people in the U.S. will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday.

- Organizers of the Vizhnitz Shabbis in Lakewood  next week  at Bais Faiga hall are asking the public to help put up guests for shabbos. These that have room  can call the וועד הכנסת אורחים at 929-214-9588

- Lakewood planning board approved the new building of the Sharei Tefilah shul at the Oak and Vine neighborhood led by Rabbi Neuman shlita 

- The Trump/Vance Transition confirms that multiple cabinet nominees and administration appointees were targeted last night and this morning with violent bomb threats while others were "swatted." Law enforcement acted quickly to ensure their safety. Trump's incoming EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin was targeted with a bomb threat that was "pro-Palestine" themed.

Lee Zeldin - “A pipe bomb threat targeting me and my family at our home today was sent in with a pro-Palestinian themed message. 

My family and I were not home at the time and are safe. We are working with law enforcement to learn more as this situation develops. 

We are thankful for the swift actions taken by local officers to keep our family, neighbors, and local community secure.”

- All Branches of the Ocean County Library will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27. Branches will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 28. Barnegat, Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, Manchester, Stafford & Toms River will be open on Friday, November 29 from 9am - 5pm.

- More on Lakewood car service awarness: In a statement to FrumNews.com, a community member involved in this awareness initiative said: “Not following these guidelines has already destroyed our girls, destroyed relationships, and destroyed families. How many Yiddishe neshumas need to be hurt before we wake up?” According to Lakewood community activists, in addition to disturbing cases involving woman and children, there has been many confirmed incidents of car service drivers selling drugs to vulnerable yeshiva bochurim..

- Lakewood mayor responds to CBS news amid backlash for not allowing minister to give out Thanksgiving meals in town square "...We are the fourth largest town in NJ and have one of the lowest eviction rates in the state. "We always work with organizations who wish to help those in need. All we ask is that they help us schedule their efforts to ensure that we know who is using our facilities and help prevent anyone who may wish to exploit the most vulnerable among us. "We also have a responsibility to our residents and employees to make sure they have a safe environment and do not encounter any form of harassment while they go about their day".   

- With the 2024 election results in Ocean County now certified, New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith once again outperformed Trump in Lakewood, receiving 89% of all votes cast in the congressional race. Trump received 87.7% of votes cast in the presidential race. (Sschorr)

-Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air says it will gradually resume flights to and from Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport on December 20, following the ceasefire.

- Kamala Harris senior advisor David Plouffe admitted internal polling never showed the VP was ahead of Donald Trump in battleground states, and that they were running on hope on Election Day.

- Rav Shmuel Kamenetzky shlita visited the Skver rebbe yesterday at his home in New Square. The RY was in town attending a wedding of a grandson. The R"Y turned 100 last month KA"H and the rebbe wished him arichas yomim and gezunt. They discussed the close relationship their fathersRav Yaakov Kamenetzky and previous Skver Rebbe Rav Yaakov Yosef Twersky had with each other.

Israel At War Wednesday Nov 27

 Israel at War day 418

- The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had destroyed one of Hezbollah's top strategic missile sites near the border with Syria, hours before an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire took effect.

The Israeli jets hit an underground complex that was used to produce surface-to-surface missiles and store precision weapons, the military said, with the help of Iran.

- Since the morning hours, the IDF forces have killed several suspects who approached them in southern Lebanon, shot and wounded additional suspects, and arrested 4 Hezbollah terrorists.

- "Hamas is ready for a ceasefire agreement and a serious deal to exchange prisoners," a senior Hamas official was cited as saying

- Israel is not giving up the buffer zone on the Lebanese border and will try to reach an understanding with the Trump administration according to which the villages adjacent to the fence will not be rebuilt. According to the agreement, the IDF must withdraw from Lebanon within 60 days. There will already be a new administration in the White House at this stage. Israel will claim that every house in the villages adjacent to the border where terrorist infrastructure was discovered and destroyed for this reason ( about 80% of the houses) is, according to international law, a terrorist site that must not be rebuilt. The assessment (or hope) is that the new administration may accept this interpretation. 

- Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into effect, halting nearly 14 months of fighting. A 60-day transition period, during which the IDF will withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon, while the Lebanese Army will deploy some 5,000 troops south of the Litani River, including at 33 posts along the border with Israel.

Hezbollah forces will leave southern Lebanon, and its military infrastructure will be dismantled. The US has also reportedly provided a side letter specifying Israel’s rights to respond to any violations .

- A total of 124 Israelis were killed by Hezbollah including  79 Israeli soldiers HYD who died in Lebanon throughout the war and 45 civilians HYD  were killed in the north by Hezbollah since 10/8.

- As the final act last night, the IDF destroyed the secret underground base of Hezbollah for the production of missiles. Hezbollah assumed the IDF had no info on this facility. The IDF used 100 bombs, among them bunker busters, to destroy the base.

- Another final act…Last night in Beirut, the IDF eliminated the head of operations in Hezbollah's air unit, who commanded the launch of drones and cruise missiles into Israel

Axios: A Trump Transition official claimed Hezbollah agreed to the deal after Trump won because it knew the terms of a deal would only get tougher under Trump.”

- US President Joe Biden says the US and other mediators will jumpstart efforts to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza that removes the Hamas terror group from power while freeing hostages held captive in the Strip for over a year.

-Spokesperson for the Israel Minister of Defense: Given the entry of Hezbollah personnel into Kfar Kila, Defense Minister Israel Katz directed the IDF to act firmly and without compromise in the face of acts of this type

Any Hezbollah-identified person who approaches the motorized areas at the entrance should be arrested, and if they endanger the IDF forces, they should be struck.

- The French Foreign Ministry says Netanyahu will enjoy immunity after the arrest warrant issued against him at the Criminal Court in The Hague

- IDF spokesman in Arabic, Col. Avihai Adrai, to the residents of southern Lebanon: "As we enter into the cease-fire agreement, the IDF continues to adjust its positions. Do not move towards the villages that the IDF has evacuated. We will update you on the safe time to return to your homes."

Oif Simchas Tuesday 26 Cheshvan

Chasunas:

Joseph - Langsner Bais Faiga

Kanarek  - Feingold Ne'emas Hachaim 

Stein  - Markman Cedar Palace 

Miller - Friedman Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Weissmandel  - Rachworger Fountain Ballroom 

Korbman - Steindeld Lake Terrace 

Jacobs  -  David Ateres Reva

Toldos Aaron rebbe at 18 Engelberg terrace 8:30

Tuesday November 26 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 59° A mix of clouds and sun. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 59F. 

- Bad press on Lakewood as media picks up story of township not allowing Thanksgiving meals for homeless and poor in town Square

Headline on Nj.com "No Thanksgiving dinner for those in need after N.J. community says group needs a permit" 

Robert Canfield, the Republican candidate for governor of New Jersey, has spoken out against what he calls “unnecessary bureaucratic barriers” imposed on charitable organizations operating in public spaces, vowing to eliminate such restrictions if elected. He was referring to Lakewood 

It seems that Mayor Ray Coles has been forced to backtrack, after the heat is on Lakewood 

“Lakewood Township looks forward to allowing Destiny’s Bridge to distribute food and clothing to the homeless in Town Square this year, as they have in years past,” Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles said in a statement Tuesday. “We are currently in touch with Destiny Bridge’s attorney to ensure that the homeless can be helped in the most optimal manner.”

- More on the Monroe get Rav Ahron of Satmar has just issued a dire ultimatum - within 24 hours the man must either prove he still has 100 Rabbonim supporting his heter, or he must divorce his new wife or give his former wife a get. The Rebbe vehemently stated that if his ultimatum is not met within 24 hours, he "will do whatever he needs to do. Faanews

- CHS update: As it appears CHS is notifying parents that if they are no longer in the bachelor's program (4-5 Years in bmg) they will be thrown off. Some day care centers  informed parents that they not contact the agency directly rather the Agudah and local askanim are working with lawyers to reach a solution. Those that are up for renewal should first check to see if they are still eligible as far as not completed the bachelor's degree. Once you are pursuing a master's degree they can kick you off.

- Reminder LSTA will NOT provide bus transportation on Thanksgiving even though the contracts say schools get busing everyday they are in session from Sep 1 to June 30. Schools are urging parents to carpool.

- Today is the 10th yahrzeit of the Kedoshei Har Nof who were killed while davening in shul  Rabbi Moshe Twersky, Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Goldberg, Rabbi Kalman Levine, and Rabbi Aryeh Kupinsky, Rabbi Chaim Yechiel Rothman HYD

- Shloshim event tonight for Rav Shlomo Halioua Zatzal will take place in Yeshiva Chaim Berlin 8:30 pm with the participation of the Roshei Yeshiva shlita Rav Yosef Halioua shlita and Rav Tzvi Fink shlita, Rab Yosef Eichenstein shlita R"Y Edison, Rav Yankel Drillman shlita R"Y Bais Yosef, Rav BInyomin Cohen  shlita Rosh Kollel Gur Aryeh, Rav Chaim Eliezer Cohen shlita R"M Chaim Berlin

- Taam Eden Bakery from N Sqaure opening in Lakewood next door to Bun Burger on Rt 9

- Satmar Butcher fleish gesheft opening in Toms River Chanukah time

Toldos Aaron Rebbe shlita will be in Lkewood tonight at a fundraiser for his mosdos in the Brooklhill area

- Lakewood planning board meeting tonight at 6pm watch livestream Here see agenda Here 

on the agenda application for a day care facility at the Bnos Yaakov school on 2 Kent Rd

new shul building for cong  Shaarei Tefilah at Oak and Vine

board will also review the township ordnance for the school overlay zone to build high rise residential buildings on Cross St. The neighbors hired an attorney to fight it in the township

- Chabad annual Kinus Hasheluchim getting underway this weekend in Crown Heights with the Gala banquet taking place Sunday in Edison, NJ

- Lakewood township cracking doen on helping the poor during holiday season as report in APP says Minister Steve Brigham had planned to go to Town Square to distribute clothing and food this week; it's something he's done for 25 years. But Brigham said he put his clothing and food giveaway on hold after a police captain told him he would need permits and insurance to continue giving out items to the poor.

- The UAE offers condolences to Chabad Shliach Zvi Kogan’s family and expresses appreciation to Türkey for cooperation in arresting the attackers. The murderers were captured in Istanbul, Turkey and extradited back to the UAE with the help of turkish intelligence 

- The ongoing drought is causing the Delaware River salt line, where saltwater from the ocean and freshwater meet, to move 20 miles upstream, and is now only 18 miles from the drinking water intakes.

The Delaware River provides drinking water for some 14 million people, including most of Philadelphia and parts of New Jersey. (Sschorr)

- Trump Tariffs threat on Canada and Mexico  would have far-reaching implications for New Jersey, which does tens of billions of dollars in trade between Canada and Mexico. New Jersey annually imports $8.9 billion worth of goods from Canada and sends $8.8 billion back to Canada. New Jersey imported $7.6 billion from Mexico in 2023 and exported $3.3 billion worth of goods to Mexico, according to the nation’s foreign ministry. (NJ)

- Several frum owned taxi companies In Lakewood have responded to a campaign about safe transportation for ladies and girls, claiming  that non of the reported incidents happened with their drivers who are all vetted, some companies say will be getting letters from rabbonim approving of their service.

- A lawyer representing homeless people who had been living deep in the woods of Winding River Park has praised Mayor Daniel Rodrick and the NJ Coalition to End Homelessness for helping to find places for all the unhoused people to stay.

- New Rubashkin shiur a  ten-part series titled Solid Foundations is set to begin this Tuesday,  offering post-seminary girls the opportunity to deepen their emotional and spiritual well-being through Torah principles. The series will be led by R’ Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin every Tuesday evening from 7:15 to 8:15 PM at the home of Rabbi and Rebbetzin Schwartz, located at 102 Ivory Court in Lakewood

Israel At War Tuesday Nov 26

 Israel at war day 417

- Ted Cruz: Obama-Biden officials pressured our Israeli allies into accepting the ceasefire by withholding weapons they needed to defend themselves and counter Hezbollah, and by threatening to facilitate a further, broader, binding international arms embargo through the United Nations. Obama-Biden officials are already trying to use Israel's acceptance of this ceasefire to ensure that Hezbollah and other Iranian terrorist groups remain intact across Lebanon, and to limit Israel's future freedom of action and self-defense. 

- Biden: "France and the US will work to ensure that the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon is implemented. During the next few days, the US will make another attempt with Turkey, Qatar, and other countries to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.

 "I want to be clear. Israel did not initiate this war. The Lebanese people did not want this war either, and neither did the US—Hezbollah forced the war."

- According to a military source: Convoys of the Lebanese army arrived in southern Lebanon. They are expected to join the intervention battalion (commando forces) and be deployed along the border

- Pundits: The Biden Administration literally blackmailed Benjamin Netanyahu into a ceasefire deal. He didn't have a choice. It  was forced on Israel by the Biden admin by continuing the arms embargo of much-needed arms. Bibi and Israel are waiting for Trump to take office

- Prime Minister's Office: The political-security cabinet approved this evening the proposal of the United States for a cease-fire arrangement in Lebanon by a majority of 10 ministers.

Israel appreciates the contribution of the United States to the process and maintains its right to act against any threat to its security.

- Report in the Qatari newspaper Al-Arabi Al-Jadid: An Egyptian security delegation is expected to arrive in Israel in the coming hours to meet with senior officials in charge of the abductees. According to the details, they will discuss proposals related to the management of the Gaza Strip "the day after" the war, which will pave the way for reaching an agreement 

- If Hezbollah does not attack that will mean the end of the war in the north and not just a ceasefire and it means quiet on the lebenon border. If they don't honor the agreement, Israel will attack.

- Netanyahu lists three reasons for going to the ceasefire agreement:

1. Focusing on the Iranian threat - and I won't elaborate on that

2. Replenishment and Full Replenishment - This delay (Biden halting arms) is about to be released soon

3. Cutting off the fronts and isolating Hamas

-Netanyahu, in a statement: I promised victory, and we will achieve victory. We will complete the elimination of Hamas, the return of all our abductees, and the return of the residents of the north.

- An IDF soldier was killed during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip earlier today, bringing the death toll in the Gaza ground invasion to 381

Tamer Othman, 21,from Kafr Yasif. 

-Sirens in Northern Israel cities of Nahariya, Chaifa, Ako and Krayot

- Netanyahu will address the nation at 8pm

- Ceasefire to go into effect tomorrow morning 10:00am. Biden will make announcement later today.

- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to convene the security cabinet, where ministers are expected to approve a ceasefire with Hezbollah.

- A joint American-French statement will be published around 10PM local time that will announce the achievement of a cease-fire agreement. In addition, the position of the Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati will be to welcome the cease-fire agreement.

- Senior Israeli official tells Moriah Aseraf (Channel 13): "After the Cabinet approves the agreement with Lebanon this evening - Israel will inform the US of their final approval. The ceasefire will come into effect tomorrow."

- The IDF has reached the Litani River in the eastern sector of southern Lebanon, as well as the Wadi Saluki area, where the military says troops located dozens of Hezbollah weapons and sites. and dozens of primed rocket launchers. The IDF says the troops battled Hezbollah terrorists in the Litani River area, and located and destroyed dozens of rocket launchers, hundreds of rockets, weapon depots, and other weapons hidden in the mountainside.

- The IDF has struck a target in central Beirut with no prior evacuation notice. 

-IDF has atruck 20 buildings in the Dahiya, Beirut launching a  massive attacks on Hezbollah infrastructure.

- BDE Yona Bezalel Brief, 23 years succumbed to his injuries after being seriously wounded on October 7, 2023, in a battle in Gaza ZL HYD 

- Four demands of Smotritz and religious Zionism as a condition for supporting the agreement:

1. Any expenditure of troops from a sector in Lebanon requires a cabinet vote 

2. Approval of an enforcement policy of violations within 48 hours in the cabinet

3. Every house destroyed in southern Lebanon will be defined as a military infrastructure, and therefore it will be forbidden to rebuild it 

4. The responsibility of the State of Lebanon will be expressed in the fact that any violation will also result in an attack on Lebanese infrastructure

Campaign Launched

 Several Lakewood Rabbonim and mechanchos have signed on to an awareness campaign regarding  those who rely on car service or taxi transportation, to have girls and ladies travel only in groups or if going alone to only use a female driver due to recent incidents pf local girls/ladies having been victimized by drivers.

Oif Simchas Monday 25 Cheshvan

Chasunas:

Schorr - Levovitz Ne'emas Hachaim

Gisis  - Salz Fountain Ballroom 

Weiss - Kibbel Lake Terrace 

Zentman -Frank Ateres Reva

Schwinder - Sklarz  Cedar Palace

Meisels  - Eggert Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Monday November 25 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather:55° mix of clouds and sun. 

- Trump just put Mexico, Canada, China on notice for sending us drugs and crime.

Tariffs are coming,on day one with a 25% blanket tariff on Mexico and Canada for their failure to enforce the border on their side and a 10% tariff on China over fentanyl President Trump to impose an additional 10% tariff on China over deadly fentanyl being set from there to the U.S. Trump said China did not follow through on cracking down - so he's going to tariff them.

- Judge Chutkan dismisses Trump's election case.

Trump: These cases, like all of the other cases I have been forced to go through, are empty and lawless, and should never have been brought. Over $100 Million Dollars of Taxpayer Dollars has been wasted in the Democrat Party’s fight against their Political Opponent, ME. Nothing like this has ever happened in our Country before. 

- Jared Kushner:  Ivanka and I will be donating $1 million to the Chabad of UAE and will redouble our efforts to work with the Jewish community and the country’s leadership to build a resilient, vibrant Jewish community in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. We welcome others to join us in this effort. 

Following  the pledge his brother Joshua Kushner matched it with donating $1 million to Chabad UAE

-At the Levaya of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, Rabbi Levi Duchman—who directs Chabad-Lubavitch in the UAE—pledges “to establish and build Beis Tzvi—a center where people will come together reflecting your warmth.” 

- Yad Rachel Lakewood fundraiser campaign healing mothers mending families donate Here

Kamala Hareis considers running for President again in 2028, "I am staying in the fight." Politico

- Federal immigration authorities are working to expand immigrant detention capacity in New Jersey ahead of potential mass deportations President-elect Donald Trump has said he will order, new records obtained by the

ACLU of NJ reveal.

- Special counsel Jack Smith has moved to dismiss his federal election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump due to a long-standing Justice Department policy that bars the prosecution of a sitting president.

- History Brisk for the first time Rav Yankel Soloveitchik son of Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik was mesaser kiddushin at a chasuna of a talmid from the yeshiva.

- Chavivim of Ocean County serving the Greater Lakewood toms River area celebrated  the inauguration of its first response vehicle, to assist with a variety of non-medical emergencies, such as helping stranded motorists, providing boosts for dead batteries, addressing flat tires, offering fuel to those who run out of gas, and resolving vehicle or home lockouts. With a mission to help those in need as much as possible, Chavivim ensures their vehicles are stocked with the tools necessary to provide assistance quickly and effectively. Call 24 hrs Call:718-871-7299 or 845-444-2200

- There's been several videos posted on social media following Tav Reuvein Feinsteins Q&A at the Torah Umesorah convention where he mentioned about having the strings of the tzituz kept inside when a beged is under the shirt. A video of Rav Dovid Cohen shkita stated his position that tzitis should  be worn outside.

- Assemblyman Avi Schnall: “The 30th District is no longer flying under the radar Our increasing voting power has caught the attention of decision-makers across the state, and we’re using that momentum to begin securing real, tangible advancements for our district.”

-While Lakewood officials keep raising their own salaries and taxes on the residents, Gov Murphy issues salary and hiring freezes,and also requested each department commissioner that they should be prepared to cut their operating budgets by 5% for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. sschorr reports. 

- LPD: Over ¼ of all fatal accidents in NJ are due to distracted driving. Engaging in cell use while driving increases the risk of a crash by nearly three times. 1 in 5 drivers operate their vehicles while distracted.42% of all distracted drivers are between 20 and 39.

- Video of Cedarbridge Park in Lakewood at night (by regal scope production )the buildings will first start generating taxes in 30 years

Israel At War Monday Nov 25

 Israel at war day 416

-10 rockets launched from Lebanon  with a 

Direct hit in Nahariya 2 injured one in serious condition 

- Livestream levaya of R' Tzvi Kogan HYD Here

- Yinon magal explains the benefits of a ceasefire now as ut faces heavy opposition from israelis. Others are calling it a last minute blackmail move by the lame duck Biden administration 

1. Preventing a vote against Israel in the UN Security Council in the next two months until Trump takes office (Biden hinted he will if Israel refuses the deal)

2. Refreshing and strengthening the regular and reserve forces 

3. Armaments, missiles, shells, weapons. 130 D9,  as you all know, Israel is currently under an arms embargo from the US 

4. Severing the connection between the northern and southern fronts will isolate Hams and increase the pressure on it to get a deal for the abductees

5. There is an agreement with the US for Israeli freedom of action in any case of violation of the cease-fire agreement, which includes any attacks by Hezbollah or re-arming efforts of Hezbollah

6. At this stage, there will be no call for the residents of the north to return to their homes. They will return when they feel it is correct and safe, as they did in the South. 

-  The Aron of Chabad Shliach Rabbi Tzvi Kogan hy”d has landed in Israel. The Levaya is scheduled for 11pm tonight in Kfar Chabad, than in Yerushalayim at shamgar funeral home with Kevura on Har Hazeisim.

Ceasefire in the north:

- Israeli officials to Amit Segal: “A final version of the agreement was reached”

-Israel’s Security cabinet will meet tomorrow. The purpose of the meeting is to approve the agreement with Lebanon

- The Saudi Al-Arabiya channel reports from its sources that the US has informed senior officials in Lebanon that in the coming hours, they are expected to announce the cessation of the war in the north. According to the sources, a decision has been made regarding a final cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon within days/hours.

- Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, about the approaching settlement in Lebanon: “The test of any settlement will be one - not in words or wording, but in the enforcement of two main points: preventing Hezbollah from going south from the Litani and stopping Hezbollah from rebuilding its power and re-arming itself in all of Lebanon.”

- Four American and Israeli officials told Axios Israel and Lebanon agreed to the terms of the cease-fire agreement to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli Secure Cabinet is expected to approve the deal on Tuesday. A senior American: "We think we have a deal. We are at the goal line, but we haven't crossed it yet. The Israeli cabinet has to approve the deal, and something can always go wrong until then," he said.

- 20 rockets fired at Upper Galilee, Western Galilee area, a man was wounded by shrapnel

- The killers of the late Rabbi Kogan HYD were not arrested in the United Arab Emirates but in another country to which they fled - and from which they were deported to the Emirates

The body of the murdered Zvi Kogan ZL HYD was released for burial his coffin was put on a flight to Israel. Emirati Ministry of the Interior published photos the names of 3 Uzbeks, the killers of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: Olimpi Tohirovitz (28), Mahmoud John Abdel-Rahim (28), and Azizati Kamilovitz (33

 - In the Gaza Strip, the IDF and the Shin Bet eliminated the head of the East Jabaliya Battalion in Hams and another terrorist who took part in the October 7 massacre.

- The newspaper al-Akhbar, close to Hezbollah, cools the enthusiasm and reports this morning in the main headline: "Lebanon rejects the speculation regarding the agreement and waits for the official answer."  Officials told the newspaper that there is a fear of the collapse of the talks led by Hochstein

- The IDF says it carried out a series of airstrikes across Lebanon against command rooms and other sites belonging to Hezbollah’s executive council, which oversees the terror group’s financial and administrative affairs.. In the past few hours, Israeli fighter jets struck 25 sites belonging to the Hezbollah executive council, in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh, the northeastern city of Baalbek, the Beqaa Valley, Beirut’s southern suburbs, and the outskirts of the Lebanese capital, according to the military.

Oif Simchas Sunday 24 Cheshvan

Chasunas:

Friedman -Brull Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Bronspiegel - Donner  Bais Faiga

Katz - Katz Ne'emas Hachaim 

Sunday November 24 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 55°Sun and clouds mixed. 

Rain in the forecast for Tuesday and Thursday Thanksgiving 

- BDE: Petirah of Rav  Shimon Braun ZTL of Yerushalayim a Toldos Aron Chasid and one of the most senior medical advisors in Eretz Yisroel . He founded the organization 'Yad Avraham' to help the sick, and for years advised and helped countless patients to receive medicine in hospitals in Israel and around the world.

- Israel media reports that the terror organization behind the murder of chabad shliach Rav Tzvi Kogan HYD is not Iran but a smaller group possibly Islamic Jihad or Hamas. The 3 murderers were paid large sums of money others who hired them have fled to Turkey. There's currently a gag order on the case by UAE authorities 

- Jewish billionaire and hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has generously donated $18,000 to support the widow of Zvi Kogan HY'D, the Chabad Shliach tragically murdered in the UAE.

You can contribute to the campaign here: 

- Friendly urgent care at Todd plaza in Lakewood is now in partnership with Chai Urgent Care. Feder status

- Subpoenas served for depositions upon Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles, and  Planning Board members in besader holding application see more here

- The Memphis Police Department is investigating the killing of an Israeli citizen Aviv Broek, 21, who was shot to death shortly after 1:15 a.m. on Friday morning  “There has been no arrests in this case. This is an active investigation and there is no indication at this time of a hate crime,” the Tennessee department’s public information office told JNS. It added that it “is pursuing all leads.”

Israeli media had reported that local police was investigating the killing of Broe as a suspected terror attack.

- The body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, ZL HYD, will be brought to Israel tomorrow, and his Levaya will be held tomorrow or Tuesday in Israel with the participation of thousands.

- New York drivers: The DMV has secretly overhauled its point system, and the points drivers accrue are going to stay on their record longer. The DMV rolled out what it calls "significant and aggressive" safety actions, and it did so without fanfare. Not even its website has been updated. Points will now stay on your license longer -- 24 months, up from 18 -- so drivers will have a greater chance of having their license suspended if they rack up more than 10 points in two years.(kol Haolam)

- Trump approval surges to 59% (+18), an all-time high on presidential transition (CBS)

- The Toldos Aaron rebbe from Yerushalayim will arrive in Lakewood today he will spend a few days to attend fundraisers for his mosdos.

- The Federal Highway Administration has granted final approval to New York City’s congestion pricing program, which would charge drivers $9 to enter the busiest parts of Manhattan, the MTA says. It will go in effect January 2025.

- Spokesperson for the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the UN: "Arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant could be revoked if Israel demonstrates a serious national-level investigation into the allegations."

- Grand opening of the wedding emporium chasuna mall in Howellong lines of customers at the store.

- The United Arab Emirates announced they captured the three killers of Chabad shliach Rabbi Zvi Kogan HYD. Initially there were reports that they fled to Turkey but apparently they were caught while in the UAE.

- Mazel Tov a lady in Bnei Brak gave birth to quadruplets earlier this morning at Maynei Hayeshuah hospital, 3 girls and 1 boy all healthy B"H. The family had 5 kids including 2 sets of twins. There was a question of inducing the labor butvRav Yitzchok zilberstein paskened  שב ואל תעשה after discussing it with the medical team.

- Nusach Ashkenaz- As of Mincha of last Wednesday 90 Shemonah esreis will have been said with the inclusion of משיב הרוח ומוריד הגשם therefore beyond this point one who is unsure if he added Mashiv Haruach can halachicaly be presumed to have said it and need not to repeat shemonah esrei for (nusach Sefard never needs to repeat) (one who served as a shliach tzibbur during this time period may count his chazaras hashatz toward the count of 90. (Tidbits by Klal Govoha)

- Lakewood township committee have yet to face the public in official meetings or campaigns but that didn't stop them from attending the New Jersey League of Municipalities conference last week in Atlantic city. There was an official press release posted on local news sites how Lakewood featured the most prominent municipal booth on the massive floor, and it was a beehive of activity throughout the three-day event. Township officials showed off lakewoods  business community and available office space.

- Another sefer from Rav Elya Ber Wachtfogel shlita אמרי אור  based on shmuesen from the R"Y shlita organized according to the parshiyis. Now available in stores. Another sefer new sefer Chidushei אבן מאירה on Breishis from Rav Elya Ber Wachtfogel shlita came out as well.

- Lakewood Township taxpayers are on the hook again after a judge just ruled that a massive civil rights lawsuit of racial bias  filed against Police Captain  and Township Manager may proceed more on  FAANews .

- Anti Semitic protests in Montreal Friday evening. Demonstrators vandalized property, shattering windows and torching cars, during an event that combined opposition to a NATO parliamentary summit with pro-Palestinian activism, according to the Montreal Gazette.

- United  Airlines will cut three routes from its Newark hub this spring: Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, and Albany International Airport.

- Mir Yerushalayim yarchei kallahvtaking place this week

-BJ’s Wholesale Club announced that it will increase its membership fees starting in January 2025. The basic annual plan will rise by $5 to $60, while the premium Club+ plan will increase by $10, bringing it to $120. The company stated the price hikes will support continued growth and enhance value for its 7.5 million members.

Video: Havdala last night with Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch at the Slabodka gathering of chasidishe alumni at the Malon hotel in Florham Park ,NJ

Israel At War Sunday Nov 24

 Israel at war day 415

- From Yinon Magal Ch 14: The last serious dispute remaining in the negotiations with Lebanon: the French presence in the inspection committee. Lebanon insists on the French, and Netanyahu refuses to include the French

Senior security officials: “It seems that this too will be resolved, and there will be an agreement. Hezbollah is mostly dismantled, and they are in terrible shape. Their situation is very difficult, and It must not be given any compromises in the negotiations. Nor the border, nor the amendments. After Lebanon, we will move on to an agreement in the south. And then Iran."(Jewish warrior)

- Sources in Lebanon, the US, and Israel confirm that Israel has given the green light subject to a final decision by the Cabinet to sign a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon. (YNET)

- A senior official at the Israeli Foreign Ministry told Reuters: "All Israeli security agencies are taking part in the investigation of the murder. At this stage, we do not know who is responsible. In addition, we do not know the identity of the three suspects arrested in the United Arab Emirates. We believe that Zvi Kogan was the target; it was an anti-Semitic attack against a prominent Jew in the United Arab Emirates Emirates. Jews and Israelis in the United Arab Emirates must remain vigilant.

- IDF Spokesman Avichai Adrei in a message to the people of Lebanon and Hezbollah: “Anyone who thinks he can force “equations” on Israel by watching Hezbollah's lies on the various channels is welcome to look at Da'ahiah in Beirut and this evening in particular.

- Spokesperson for the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the UN: "Arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant could be revoked if Israel demonstrates a serious national-level investigation into the allegations."

- Ceasefire with Hezbollah: A senior Israeli official to Chan 14: We will stop fighting in Lebanon, possibly in the coming days. The agreement will be signed with the US. At this stage, it is about a temporary cessation of hostilities; later, we will consider a permanent arrangement with Lebanon. Details to come

- The United Arab Emirates announced they captured the three killers of Chabad shliach Rabbi Zvi Kogan HYD. Initially there were reports that they fled to Turkey but apparently they were caught while in the UAE.

- Several people in the West Bank city of Tulkarm were reportedly wounded following the projectiles that were fired from Lebanon toward central and northern Israel on Sunday evening.

-  Sirens alert and interceptions over Tel Aviv

- A senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader told the Tasnim News Agency that Iran is preparing to "respond" to Israel's strikes against the Islamic Republic in October.

- The IDF Home Front Command will be sending representatives to all major media outlets at 5PM local time to inform the public of updated Home Front guidelines. The exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah today is escalating - massive waves of IDF strikes in Beirut and South Lebanon, and increasing rocket fire from Hezbollah towards the North (300+ launches so far today).

- A massive barrage of rockets from Lebanon towards the center of Israel and the North today more than 200 rockets were fired injuring some and heavy damage reported to buildings in metula, kiryat Shmona, over 40 cars damaged in petach Tikka

4 million Israelis had to take shelter in miklat or protected rooms.

Israeli man was severely injured by shrapnel in the Upper 

A woman was moderately injured in Petah Tikva 

Another number is slightly injured

- A source close to the authorities in the United Arab Emirates told N12 about the murder of Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan: "Abu Dhabi will do everything to get its hands on the murderers as soon as possible, and they will be punished with severe and unprecedented punishment. We will continue strengthening the important relationship between the countries and not allow terrorist elements to damage the relations."

- Joint announcement to the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “The murder of the late Zvi Kogan is a criminal anti-Semitic terrorist incident. The State of Israel will act by all means and bring justice to the criminals responsible for his death.”

- Chabad statement: With great pain we share that Rabbi Zvi Kogan, Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Abu Dhabi, UAE, was murdered by terrorists after being abducted on Thursday. 

His body was recovered early Sunday morning, and his family has been notified.

Please do a mitzvah in the merit and memory of Rabbi Zvi ben Alexander Hakohen, hy”d

Israel At war Motzei Shabbos Nov 23

Israel at war day 414

- IDF: Early this morning 6 rockets fired at central Israel from Lebanon; 5 intercepted, 1 hit open ground

- Axios reports that Trump will serve as America's "Negotiator in Chief" for any hostage negotiations during his term. Additionally, the report claimed that while Trump was on a phone call with Israeli President Herzog a week ago, he thought that most of the hostages were dead. Herzog surprised him and said that Israeli intelligence believes that around half of the hostages are still alive.

- Arab media outlets are reporting that IDF ground units have reached the Litani River. T

- IDF statement in response to Hamas video showing a hostage has been killed in northern Gaza where the IDF was: This evening the terrorist organization Hamas released a video in which a female hostage is allegedly seen

Motzei Shabbos Chayei Sarah News Updates Lakewood

-BDE Sad update: Body of Tzvi Kogan HYD found in UAE 

-Grand opening tomorrow in Howell,NJ wedding emporium one-stop shop to help you plan and prepare with ease and elegance for the chasuma and beyond located at 4461 Rt. 9, Howell, NJ see video Here from feder status 

The Ohel Pesel Melava Malka shidduch event has been postponed for next motzei shabbos parshas Toldos at Ateres Reva hall for all those in the parsha of shidduchim, there will be shadchanim on hand

- Melava Malka and shiur tonight by Rav Moshe Bransdorfer shlita at  B"M Shvilei Dovid 74  Broadway Oak & Vine. 9:15pm followed by aeudas  melava malka with music.

- Levaya of  Mrs. Chaya Garfunkel A"H Cleveland/Lakewood is tonight 7:30pm at the chapel off 7th st. Kevura in Eretz Yisroel 

- Parlor meeting Melava Malka Paterson yeshiva alumni with the attendence of the R"Y Rav Elya Chaim Swerldloff shlita Guest speaker Rav Elya Brudny at Ateres Reva hall

- Tonight Open house Lakewood seminary Aliyas Eliyohu 8:00 pm at 100 eleventh Street Lakewood 

-  A Chabad shliach gone missing in Dubai, Zvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan citizen and Chabad emissary residing in the United Arab Emirates, has been missing since Thursday afternoon, “Israeli intelligence and security agencies are working tirelessly out of concern for Zvi Kogan’s safety and well-being.” they fear he was kidnapped. There are reports that 3 uzbeks abducted him from the UAE and took him to Turkey.  His car was found abandoned  and phone turned off. He is a nephew of Rabbi Gavriel Holzberg HYD the chabad shliach who was killed in Mumbai, India. Tzvi comes from a litvish family his parents live in Ramat shlomo neighborhood of Yerushalayim and he learned in litvish yeshivos including the Mir before becoming close to Chabad. He serves as assistant to head chabad Rabbi in Dubai Rav Levi Duchman.

 Name for Tehillim Tzvi ben Ettel.

- Melava Malka tonight for Slabodka Yeshiva with Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch shlita at the Malon Hotel in Florham Park, NJ neginah by Nissim Sall, Meilich  Braunstein and Shira choir 8pm.

- Apple bank to open a branch  in Lakewood  located at 140 East Kennedy Boulevard and will serve as Apple Bank’s third location in NJ.

- Trump nominates Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as Surgeon General of the United States.

- Statement by Chabad Lubavutch world headquarters 

We are deeply concerned about Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad-Lubavitch emissary who went missing in the Emirati city of Dubai on Thursday. Our emissaries are working closely with authorities as they investigate his disappearance. We pray, along with the worldwide Jewish community for his safe return, and we ask everyone to keep Zvi haCohen ben Ettel in your prayers. 

Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky

Chairman

- Nichum Aveilim: Shiva for Shiva information for Reb Eli Gershbaum Z”L Tonight and tomorrow at 6 Nantucket Ct, Howell Monday will be in Brooklyn at 1248 East 19th Street.

List of Stores Open tonight courtesy of Lakewood luach

Lakewood zmanim עש"ק פרשת חיי שרה תשפ"ה

 אִם אֵין בָּנוּ מַעֲשִׂים זָכְרָה יְשֵׁנֵי חֶבְרון. וְהֵם יַעֲלוּ לְזִכָּרון

Friday, November 22, 2024 / כ״א חשון תשפ״ה

ערב שבת פרשת חיי שרה

Candle lighting 4:17 pm

Shkiah/Sunset 4:35 pm

- Friday night: 35° Cloudy. Periods of light rain early. Chance of rain 80%.

- Shabbos day: 53° A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny. Winds at 15 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts 

מהמגיד הירושלמי רבי מרדכי דרוק זצ"ל בת ק' כבת כ' - הכוונה היא לפרק כ' ופרק ק' בתהילים כאשר יהודי נקלע לצרה - הוא פותח תהילים בפרק כ', ובוכה בפסוקי "יענך ה' ביום צרה"...אבל כמה יהודים זוכרים לפתוח גם את פרק ק' בתהלים ולומר "מזמור לתודה" בת ק' כבת כ'

חוקותיה במרה

 Chukoseha by Kempeh from MBD

Friday November 22 News Updates Lakewood

 Friday, November 22, 2024 / כ״א חשון תשפ״ה

ערב שבת פרשת חיי שרה

Candle lighting 4:17 pm

Shkiah/Sunset 4:35 pm

- Friday night: 35° Cloudy. Periods of light rain early. Chance of rain 80%.

- Shabbos day: 53° A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny. Winds at 15 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts possible

BDE: Petirah of Rav Eliyohu Zev Gershbaum ZL

Levaya in Lakewood today Erev Shabbos 3pm

- Trump's sentencing in New York is canceled indefinitely. Judge Juan Merchan has granted President-elect Donald Trump's request to file a motion to dismiss the charges.

- Former Rep. Matt Gaetz said Friday he will not be part of the new Congress when it convenes early next year despite handily winning re-election earlier this month “I plan to be a big voice, but maybe not as an elected member of the government.”

- Snow in NJ One high-elevation area of Sussex County  Highland Lakes  picked up a full foot of snow, and a measurement taken Friday morning at High Point Monument showed a whopping 20 inches of snow on the ground.

- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk

The recent developments, including the exchange of missile strikes between Russia and Ukraine, indicate that we are reaching a critical phase in the conflict. The threat of a global war is serious and real.

- BDE:  Petira of Mrs Chaya Garfunke lA"H from Lakewood/Cleveland wife of Rav Moshe Z"L, mother or R' Chaim Shimon and R' Yosef Dovid, Shmuel,Avrom Menachem,Yitzy

Of Lakewood. Levaya Motzei shabbos at the Lakewood chapel 7:30pm

- While much of the tri-state received rain overnight, some residents in New York and New Jersey are waking up to the first accumulating snow of the season. The most significant snowfall was expected in higher elevations north and west of the New York City area. So far, the snow accumulation has been very "elevation dependent," according to NWS

- New nusach sefard shul opens at the woods development in Lakewood under the leadership of Rav Reiss shlita

- With New Jersey's gubernatorial primaries well underway, Ocean County GOP chairman George Gilmore is highlighting his county's role in Republican races, saying in a statement that, for the first time ever, Ocean County provided the most Republican votes in a statewide race(onejerseyschorr)

- An El AL flight from NY to Tel Aviv took off after a 2 hour delay and is expected to arrive in Israel very close to shabbos with not enough time for frum passengers to get to their destinations. Plans are underway to have then stay  close to the airport for shabbos.

- There's some talk about CHS child care payments in NJ to only be paying up to 4 years of a full time student in college, since there's a requirement to find work during that time. going forward there's no payment afterwards for students. The question remains for those who remain in academia if they can stay on,, as this can effect thousands of youngeleit. There's been no clarification from askanim or elected officials.

- Thousands spending shabbos in the city of חברון for parshas Chayei Sara

- Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch shlita will be spending shabbos together with his talmidim from Slabodka yeshiva at the Malon Hotel in Florham Park, NJ. Next shabbos parshas Roldos he will be in Lakewood 

- The Gerer rebbe shlita is spending shabbos with the tomchim of ichud mosdos gur at the cotyof Papous in Cypress.

- President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering former Secret Service agent and ex-Fox News host Dan Bongino to lead the U.S. Secret Service in his upcoming administration, according to a CNN report

- The Lakewood Township Planning Board has just filed an initial appeal from Judge Hodgson's ruling on..application to add 500 cars to the James Street and Cross Street area traffic, FAA News has learned. More

- EMT course starting this Sunday info@Hatznef.org by Hatzolas Nefashos

- Customers of New Jersey Natural Gas will see their monthly heating bills jump by about 15.7% after the utility agreed to a lower rate hike than proposed earlier this year. Under the rates that took effect on Thursday, the typical residential heating customer using 100 therms a month will see their monthly bill go from $151.62 to $175.56, up $23.94.

- Frum journalists pointing the arrest warrant to Netamyahu and Galant the same week the IDF sent out over 1000 arrest warrants to yeshiva students. Some joked that the gedolei yisroel instructed Netanyahu and Gallant not to comply  with the ICC.

- Video in Hebrew of a man who entered inside the מערת המכפלה  some 40 years ago

 Video Toameha display at the Ger shabbos retreat in Cypress

Gerer rebbe lights shabbos candles at the ichud mosdos Gur shabbos retreat in Cypress