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