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Recorded at Dirshu London erev Chanuka

 In the town of Lublin, the residents sought guidance from the revered Chozeh about a person they believed was spreading harmful rumors. Surprisingly, when they showed the Chozeh the name of the accused, he declared this person to be a tzaddik, radiant with goodness. Confused, the townsfolk visited the slanderer’s home and found him lighting the menorah. Intrigued, they returned to the Chozeh, who explained that the act of lighting a menorah fills the world with great light. “When a Yid lights Chanukah lecht,” he proclaimed, “he lights up the entire world and shines and shines!” This story serves as a reminder that seemingly small mitzvos, such as lighting the menorah, are deeply significant to Hashem and cast a spiritual light that illuminates the world. 

Israel At war Tuesday Dec 31

Israel at war day 452

Trump tonight: “They better let the hostages come back soon

- 2025 kicks off with celebrations, midnight rockets from Gaza for 2nd straight year fired towards the south, no injuries reported

- Family members of American hostages held in Gaza are expected to attend President Trump's inauguration. Trump extended an invitation to them

-IDf enters deepest in Lebanon since the start of the war: Under the cover of the ceasefire, the IDF operated on the ground this week in the Saluki area and destroyed Hezbollah weapons

Video: Miracle of the Maccabees

Miracle of the Maccabees | Tales of Tzaddikim | An Oorah Production | A Chanukah Story 

והדליקו נרות בחצרות קדשך

 7th Night חנוכה Rosh Chodesh Teves

Weather tonight:  There is a marginal risk of severe weather tonight. Thunderstorms and showers Gusty winds and small hail are possible.

- Kollel Choshen Mishpat and Even HaEzer of Lakewood will be having their annual Chanukah mesiba bhishtatfus HaRav HaGaon Eliyhaou Levin shlita tonight at Bais Medrash Kol Aryeh. This is the Kollel's one fund raiser of the year

- Admor Skulen Lakewood Hadlokas Neiros chanuka 8:15pm

- Admor  מקראלי שליט"א at B"M Chayei Yisroel 8:30 pm followed by a mesibas chanukah tish 11 Gudz rd Lakewood 

- Admor מזידיטשוב שליט"א at 3 Salvatore Toms River 9pm

- Albert Neighborhood is invited to our annual Chanukah Mesiba bhishtatfus the Rav Shlita and featuring Yossi Green around the Piano at 7:30 PM in the Simcha Hall

- Admor  מזידטשויב באר שבע will light menorah tonight in Lakewood 

- Ohr Mattisyahu at Pizza Plus chanuka mesiba 8pm

Tuesday December 31 Rosh Chodesh Teves News Updates Lakewood

א פרייליכן חנוכה א גוטן חודש 

Weather: 55° A mix of clouds and sun this morning followed by increasing clouds with showers developing this afternoon. High near 55F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain

Zman Hadlokas ner Chanukah al pi minhag Hayeshiva for the 7th  night of Chanukah in Lakewood is 5:04pm candles should burn until 6:23 pm 

- Ami magazine: Lakewood resident and senior Whitehouse reporter Jake Turx will be leaving and assing of the torch to  Ami writer, popular YouTuber and social influencer Shloime Zionce who is now the senior White House Correspondent.

- BDE: Petirah Of HaRav Chaim Shulem Isaacson Zt”l, Nadvorna Rebbe Of Philadelphia who served as the Nadvorna Rebbe of Philadelphia for close to five decades. He was 85 years old. Levaya tomorrow 11am at his shul in Philadelphia with kevurah in Deans,NJ.

- A video was released yesterday of the Lakewood rosh yeshiva Rav Yisroel Neuman shlita lighting chanukah candles in his house from an old menorah. Many people offered to buy the Rosh yeshiva a new menorah and so tonight another video was publicized showing the R"Y lighting from a new silver menorah purchased by a donor. These videos have been released while the Adirei Hatorah chanukah campaign is underway but there's no word if there's any correlations as there were never videos posted before from inside the RY's home.

-New Jersey American Water says people who are complaining about a change in the taste and odor of the water in parts of Ocean and Monmouth counties, are correct.

However, the company says the issue is due to seasonal algal activity, which is typical for this time of year, and poses no health concern.

They expect it to be resolved by January 6th.(onejerseyschor)

- Congressman Josh Gottheimer made several stops in Lakewood on Tuesday as part of his campaign for governor in 2025. Gottheimer met with local residents at Gelbstein’s Bakery, Bagel Nosh, and South Side Sandwich Shop listening to their concerns.

Gottheimer, a Democrat representing New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District, has cited Lakewood’s challenges as examples of the broader reforms needed across the state. From infrastructure to education, he highlighted the importance of addressing the unique needs of Lakewood’s growing population.

- New Jersey Gov Murphy  has signed the bill requiring the 2025 primary race in New Jersey be rescheduled from June 3 to June 10 to accommodate the Jewish holiday of Shavuos.

- It is related that Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev would sometimes wish others “Happy New Year” on January 1. This is based on the pasuk in Tehillim, “G-d will count in the register of the nations.” 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.

-The woman who was burned alive aboard a New York City subway train, has now identified the victim as 61-year-old Debrina Kawam of Toms River, New Jersey.

- New Cheder Yeshiva Tiferes Hillel  To Open in Howell under the leadership of R' Eliezer Mandel

- New Cheder Bais Binyomin to open in Jackson under the leadership of R Shmuel Kamenetzky

- JCP&L scheduled a planned 10 minute power outage between 10am & noon today. Affected areas include Rt 88 btwn Ridge & New Hampshire/Joe Parker; 

- Kollel Choshen Mishpat and Even HaEzer of Lakewood will be having their annual Chanukah mesiba bhishtatfus HaRav HaGaon Eliyhaou Levin shlita tonight at Bais Medrash Kol Aryeh. This is the Kollel's one fund raiser of the year

- Chaveirim, Hatzolah, LCSW, search and rescue will continue to receive free gas from the township up to $2400 a month. Chavivim and Hatzolas Nefashos not on the list.

- Lakewood committee appoints members to township boards to be voted on at the virtual meeting on Thursday. Some members are not Lakewood residents.

- Hypocricy of Lakewood commiteemen called out for public menorah lighting atvtown hall but hiding behind their screens for swearing in ceremony to avoid facing the public in official meetings

Faa: On Monday morning, Lakewood committee members gathered indoors at Town Hall for the annual menorah lighting ceremony, speaking to the community and celebrating the holiday. But when it came to their swearing-in ceremony, those same officials chose to remain behind screens, opting for a virtual event instead.The decision to hold the menorah lighting in person while avoiding an in-person swearing-in has drawn sharp criticism from residents who feel the move reflects skewed priorities.“They’re happy to show up for a public celebration indoors, but when it comes to facing the public for an official event, they retreat to their computers,” said Sarah Johnson, a frustrated local resident. “It’s a slap in the face to the people they’re supposed to represent.”

- Audio by Rav Simcha Klein shlita Rav in Detroit on the issue of materialism  gvir fawning it needs a citifield type of asifa atop address the serious problem currently affecting the frum world as we are under attack from the wave of materialism that is a tzunami sweeping across our community causing ripple effects and unnecessary financial burdens. 

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level 3 minute 19

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- New Jersey commuters will see higher travel costs starting in 2025 as tolls and transit fares increase across the state.Beginning January 1, tolls on major highways, including the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, and the Atlantic City Expressway, will rise by 3%. This translates to an additional 16 cents for the average trip within the state and a 2.6-cent per gallon gas tax hike will also take effect, further adding to drivers’ expenses. Starting January 5, the toll to cross from New Jersey into Manhattan will climb by 25 cents per trip. EZ-Pass users will pay $16.06 during peak hours and $14.06 during off-peak times. Drivers without EZ-Pass will see their toll rise to $18.31.Commuters heading into Manhattan south of 60th Street will also encounter a $9 congestion pricing toll. 

- Free Chanukah Celebration Thursday, January 2 at Leisure Chateu 962 River Avenue, Lakewood, light show 4:30 Concert Featuring: Uncle Moishy with Special Guest Cousin Nachum at 5:30 PM

- A critical budget bill passes its third reading in the Knesset plenum by the thinnest of margins after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves his hospital bed post-surgery to ensure that the legislation is approved despite opposition from National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and members of his far-right Otzma Yehudit party and some abstentions from one of the coalition’s ultra-Orthodox factions. Passing 59-58

Oif Simchas Rosh Chodesh Teves Chanukah

Reminder יעלה ויבוא  and על הנסים

Rosh chodesh Teves 6th night of  חנוכה

Chasunas:

Siegfried - Ort Fountain Ballroom 

Gofman  -  Hafzi Ateres Reva 

והדליקו  נרות בחצרות קדשך

Hadlokas Neiros & Mesibas Chanuka at the home of Reb Chaim Eluzur Klein shlita 174 Village Path Lakewood 8:00 pm

Admor Dzikov Vizhnitz 8:45 pm at Viyolepol

Road Line County East 1142

Admor מתולדות יהודה סטוטשין שליט"א will light menorah at Yeshiva Ktana hall 2nd st Lakewood 

Admor מקאליש שליט"א will light hadlaka in Toms River at khal Mekadshei Hashem Neimark

Admor Skulen Lakewood will be lighting tonight in Staten Island at the new Skulen BM

Monday December 30 News Updates Lakewood

5th day of חנוכה

 Weather: 59° Lots of sunshine Winds  at 15 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts possible.

Zman Hadlokas ner Chanukah al pi minhag Hayeshiva for 5th & 6th night of Chanukah in Lakewood is 5:03pm candles should burn until 6:22 pm 

- JCP&L spokesman: We have 18 circuits on some of the worst reliability in our service area, where we are upgrading wires and poles with bigger, stronger poles, bigger thicker wire to provide that added resiliency."

- JCP&L, informed Lakewood Township that there will be a brief, planned power outage in several areas of Lakewood on Tuesday, December 31st, sometime between 10:00 am and Noon. Per JCP&L, the outage is expected to last less than ten minutes and will affect areas in and around Route 88 between Ridge Avenue; New Hampshire Ave/Joe Parker Road; and Clover Street. The utility provider says that this brief blackout is necessary in order for them to implement a proper fix to the issue that caused Sunday’s major blackout in Lakewood. (Matzav)

- Miracle in Bet Shemesh when a part of a Yemen missle and other fragments fell onto the roadway in Rama Bet Shemesh Aleph. No injuries reported the ballistic missle was fired by Houthi rebels and was intercepted over Israel causing shrapnel to fall.

- Giyus update: Agudas Yisrael, faction of the haredi United Torah Judaism (UTJ) party, to jeopardize a tax bill that the government must pass on Tuesday, because Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had not yet delivered his promise that the government will come up with a plan to regulate Charedi IDF service,

- Bird flu patient had virus mutations, sparking concern about human spread. The severely ill Louisiana patient had a different viral strain than nearby birds, CDC found

- Girls schools off today

- The Kingda Ka roller coaster at six flags great adventure will be demolished sometime in February through implosion according to several media outlets  demo permits filed with Jackson township  to take down world’s tallest coaster

- Follow up to power outage in Lakewood yesterday with elected officials blaming the utility company, residents point blame on the elected officials who've been in power for 20 years.  Article in faa news: Lakewood leaders in the dark decades of neglect leave town without JCP&L relationship

 Lakewood, NJ—a township bursting with growth and potential—remains trapped in dysfunction, thanks to decades of failure by its elected officials. After more than 20 years in office, these so-called leaders have yet to establish even the most basic relationship with Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), the utility company responsible for keeping the town’s lights on. This negligence has left residents to suffer through countless outages, outdated infrastructure, and an absence of solutions, all while officials sit idly by, collecting their paychecks and prioritizing their political survival over the needs of their constituents. 

 A Town Betrayed The failure to address Lakewood’s power problems is more than incompetence—it’s a betrayal. These officials were elected to serve the people, but instead, they’ve allowed the town to fall into disrepair, ignoring the basic needs of their constituents while prioritizing development projects and political alliances that benefit only a select few.

See full story Here 

- A menorah lighting tool place today atvtown hall  live not on zoom LPD website: "The menorah lighting at LPD with Chief Gregory H. Meyer and the committee officials was a beautiful celebration of unity and tradition.  Thank you to everyone who joined us to honor the Festival of Lights and its message of hope and resilience. Happy Hanukkah!"

- A local news site posted pictures of the Township menorah lighting while blocking out faces not of ladies but of some frum men.

- Trump endorses Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House.

- Former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral will take place in Washington, D.C., on January 9, declared a National Day of Mourning the stock market will be closed  Public observances are planned in Atlanta and D.C., 

- Yaakov Shwekey performing halftime at the Orlando Magic vs Nets NBA game in Orlando! 

-  The conservative Solomon Schechter School of Queens has announced that it is moving toward what appears to be Orthodox Judaism, and has even changed its name. It appears the decision was heavily influenced by the large Bukharian population, many of whom prefer a “more traditional approach” to Judaism.

- Stomach bug going around causing sudden vomiting, diarrhea,

Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data. The most recent numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported during the week of Dec. 5, up from 69 outbreaks the last week of November.

Israel At War Monday Dec 30

 Israel ar war day 451

- Hamas is refusing to release 12 live hostages from a list of 34, instead offering to return the bodies of 12 other hostages, according to Kan 11

- Miracle in Bet Shemesh when a part of a Yemen missle and other fragments fell onto the roadway in Rama Bet Shemesh Aleph. No injuries reported the ballistic missle was fired by Houthi rebels and was intercepted over Israel causing shrapnel to fall.

- Sirens go off tonight in Central Israel and Bet Shemesh area after a ballistic missile was fired from Yemen following US strikes on the Houthies.

- Trump "If the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume Office as President of the United States, there will be ALL HELL TO PAY in the Middle East”

- Another IDF soldier was killed during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip earlier today. Gaza death toll since invasion at 395

Uriel Peretz, 23, from Beitar Illit a alumnus of  Radin yeshiva in Nachlaot.

- IDF forces operating in Jabalia northern Gaza killed about 100 Hamas terrorists in ambushes last night. The terrorists tried to escape from the area where the IDF was operating, under the cover of the severe weather, fog, and rain - and were eliminated by the ambushers that the IDF set up there.

- IDF forces advance into the city of Quneitra in southern Syria Syrian sources report that IDF forces have entered the city of Quneitra for the first time and evacuated officials from public buildings. According to these sources, Syrian police forces entered the area yesterday, and Israeli forces arrived there today.

- NYT account reveals why Israel feared Hezbollah pager operation was compromised

Israel detonated the pagers days after realizing some devices were being sent to Iran for examination; had earlier used drone to kill Hezbollah technician who suspected they were rigged

- Senior Israeli Officials have stated that Israeli Troops may be forced to remain in Southern Lebanon past the 60-Day Deadline set during the Ceasefire Agreement with Hezbollah, due to the Lebanese Army’s slower-than-expected deployment to Positions in Southern Lebanon.

-Israeli FM Gideon Saar asks UN security council to meet on threat to global security from  the Houthis in Yemen 

והדליקו נרות בחצרות קדשך

5th night Chanukah

- The Skulen rebbe shlita of Lakewood will have hadlokas ner chanukah at the BM on Park Ave in Lakewood 8:15pm

- The Admor  מתולדות צבי ספינקא שליט"א will light chanukah neiros at his Bais Medrash 424 15th street Lakewood 8:00pm

- The Admor מבלאזוב ריבאטיטש שליט"א will light menorah tonight in the BM Oak and Vine neighborhood 

Minhag to Give Gelt on the 5th Night of Chanukah

There is a minhag to give Chanukah gelt to your children and to the poor on the fifth night of Chanukah. The simple reason since the 5th night never falls out on shabbos. Another reason that the nasie of the 5th day is from shevet Shimon who will produce the Rebbeim to teach the children.

יש  המקפידים לתת את דמי החנוכה דוקא ביום חמישי של חנוכה הגר"ח קניבסקי  מסביר שנהגו לתת ביום זה, היות  והוא  לא  אף פעם בשבת  אורחות רבנו שם; דרך שיחה ח"א עמ' קפז; פסקי תשובות סי' עת"ר הע' 24, עמ' תסג). ויש אומרים שטעם הדבר הוא משום שימי החנוכה הם כנגד קורבנות הנשיאים כל יום כנגד נשיא אחר. ויום חמישי הוא כנגד נשיא שמעון, ושבט שמעון נעשה מלמדי תנוקות (רש"י בראשית מט, ז). לכן נהגו לתת את המעות מזרזות את הילדים ללימוד תורה ביום זה

Sunday Dec 29 4th Day Chanuka News Updates

 Weather: 62° Overcast

Zman Hadlokas ner Chanukah al pi minhag Hayeshiva for 5th night of Chanukah in Lakewood is 5:03pm candles should burn until 6:22 pm 

9:00pm JCP&L:Updated Est Restore Time: 12/29 11:00 PMCause: Pending Investigation

Crew Status: Additional Crews Requested

- Lakewood representatives in office for 20 years still have no relationship or communication with JCP&L after all these years 

- 8:00pm Cedarbridge area still no power some stores running on generators, bill boards out. Estimated restoration 10:30pm

- 6:45 pm ויהי אור ז B"H power has been restored along Pine St corridor 

- 6:30 The only light in some. Areas is from the chanukah candles.

 Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles thanks all volunteers Manning the intersections where power is out along Cedarbridge Ave. He says there's been almost no contact with JCP&L and will bring it up with the state representatives  to hold utility providers accountable.

- 6:00pm Lakewood  township officials say  they are in contact with JCP&L and  crews are working at substations to repair and fix the problem the restoration time is 7:00pm.

- 5:30 pm  power still out in the Pine st Cedarbridge Oak St areas affecting 4000 customers JCP&L says est restoration is 7:00pm

- Former US  President Jimmy Carter has died he was 100. Presidential funeral will take place. He was the 39th president and served 1 term. In recent Yeats he's become more anti Israel. 

The Camp David Accords, signed by President Jimmy Carter, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin in September 1978, established a framework for a historic peace treaty concluded between Israel and Egypt in March 1979.

-Listen Miami Boys choir 1978 song "MR. Carter"

when Carter was forcing Israel to give up land listen HERE chorus: Mr. Carter,

Wadda you want, from meeeee?

You’re a farmer, ooooh, you have your land,

That’s what we want, can’t you see.

- 4:00pm power partially restored, pine st,Cedarbridge areas still out

- 3:00pm Lakewood officials talk tough about holding JCPL accountable as power has not yet been restored on this warm day. LPD says they will send out officers to man the intersections 

-2:30 LPD Alert: Power outages in Lakewood area. Multiple traffic lights are out. Use caution.

- No lights on Chanuka major power outages in Lakewood 

2:10pm Power outages in South Lakewood Cedarbridge Pine St rt 9  ave of the states Oak st, street lights out intersections nat manned use caution

 JCPL estimates restoration at 5:00pm

- Rosenfeld Ranch open today 184 Kent Rd in Howell from 12 - 4 pm

Peyrot arrangements Chateu plaza 30% off today (excludes arrangements)

- Prices of eggs soar selling bet $6-7 a dozen at local stores

- Lakewood,New Jersey had the fourth highest housing cost in the country, after San Luis Obispo, California; West Lafayette, Indiana; and Isla Vista, California, according to the assesment by wallet hub financial website.

Kollel youngeleit and young couples can no longer afford to buy a house in Lakewood. Even with 700 new homes coming to the prospect Cross st area they will not be affordable with asking prices over $1.1 million for a duplex. Younger couples are moving to Jackaon,Howell. Manchester, Toms River, Brick etc.. they prefer these areas as Lakewood developments are starting to age out.

Of the 32 New Jersey spots that WalletHub ranked, Long Branch and Toms River were the only others in Monmouth and Ocean counties. 

Lakewood, Atlantic City and Camden were at the bottom of the chart, according to WalletHub, when it comes to "Quality of Life." Source

- Freehold raceway mall held its final race yesterday and the race track has now officially closed.

- Lakewood mayor Ray Coles to be sworn in for another term on Wed Jan 2 on a zoom call Committeemen Lichtenstein and Miller will also be sworn in via zoom as the committee refuses to hold public meetings in person since covid.

- Free Chanukah Event today Sunday at American Dream mall with live music, interactive shows, and Chanukah crafts. Sunday Dec 29  2-5:30 pm with 4 interactive shows located at court A stage

-APP Editor's note: Antisemitism isn't just on the rise in the Lakewood area. It's becoming more aggressive and it's happening out in the open. The Asbury Park Press spoke to community leaders, residents old and new and analyzed hundreds of police bias incident reports to get a sense of how antisemitism has become a part of daily life in several Jersey Shore towns. Here's what we found:

- South Korean plane crash at airport at least 177 killed Emergency responders rescued two crew members. The passenger plane skidded off the runway, crashed into a concrete fence, and erupted into flames after its front landing gear failed to deploy.

Israel At War Sunday Dec 29

 Israel at war day 450

- Another IDF soldier was killed in the northern Gaza Strip earlier today, bringing Gaza death toll to 394.

Yuval Shoham, 22, from Yerushalayim 

- Five rockets were launched from the northern Gaza Strip at the southern city of Sderot a short while ago. According to the IDF, two rockets were intercepted, while the other three apparently struck open areas. There are no immediate reports of injuries or major damage.

- Egyptian sources to Qatari Al-Arabi channel: Gaza ceasefire negotiations may collapse due to Israeli stubbornness. Cairo and Doha are making great efforts to prevent them from reaching a dead end. They charged that "the Israeli political echelon is thwarting every visit by senior security officials to Cairo and Doha. The negotiations may fail definitively - if Israel does not change its approach.”

-Russian news agency Sputnik reports six dead in an Israeli drone attack on commercial buildings in the Adra industrial zone in Damascus province.

-Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin will act as caretaker prime minister while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu undergoes prostate surgery on Sunday afternoon. Defense Minister Yisrael Katz will serve as chairman of the political-security cabinet.

- NYT: Russia has begun sending S-400 air defense systems to Iran

Israel At War Motzei Shabbos Chanuka

 Israel at war day 449

The IDF has started a brigade-level ground operation in Beit Hanoun, Gaza. 

-Rocket fire from North Gaza towards Yerushalayim, 2 rockets were intercepted  

After months of quiet, the greater Jerusalem area came under fire twice within 12 hours on Saturday when missiles were launched at the region first by the Houthi terrorists from Yemen, and then by Hamas in Gaza. The first attack came around 2 a.m. on Saturday, when the Houthis continued with their recent habit of firing ballistic missiles at Israel during the night – only aiming for Jerusalem this time, rather than Tel Aviv.

- Growing concerns that the ceasefire in Lebanon will collapse before Jan 20.

Motzei Shabbos Chanukah 5785 News Updates Lakewood

4th night of חנוכה

Weathwr: 46° Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain overnight. Areas of patchy fog. Chance of rain 70%.

Tomorrow high of 62° Morning fog, then cloudy in the afternoon.

- Melava malka Family Chanukah Party

Open tonight

Evergreen Bagels donuts

Nutmeg Bagels donuts 

Aisle 9

NPGS James st

Hot Bagels 2nd st 

Judaica Plaza

Torah treasures

Amazing Savings 

Kosher Village

-Price of dozen eggs soar,selling at local stores $6.29

- Mega millions winning ticket was sold in California the Jackpot was over $1.2 Billion 

-Bagel Nosh closed tonight will open tomorrow bagels and Donuts are first come first serve.

Tomorrow Sunday greater adventure learning at Bais Faiga hall for boys grade 3 -8 @10:30-11:30. South side locations at local neighborhood  shuls also participating 

- Free Chanukah Event tomorrow Sunday at American Dream mall with live music, interactive shows, and Chanukah crafts. Sunday Dec 29  2-5:30 pm with 4 interactive shows located at court A stage

- The Rubashkin seudas Hodaah will take place next motzei shabbos at Bnos Melech hall in Lakewood 

- Russian President Putin apologized for "tragic incident” in Azerbaijan Airlines crash, says Russian air defenses were responding to Ukrainian drone attack at the time.

A driver was killed Friday morning in a crash, according to Brick Township Police Department.

- Driver killed n Brick,NJ on Fridaywhen a drunk driver  was going the wrong way on Route 70 in the west lanes and crashed head-on with another vehicle, police said. The driver whose vehicle was struck by the wrong-way driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

-Wapo reported that President Biden said in private conversations that he should never have dropped out of the presidential race and believes he could have defeated Trump in the election, even though he admits he “screwed up” the June 27 debate.

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Lakewood Zmanim עש"ק פר' מקץ שבת חנוכה מברכים חודש טבת תשפ"ה

 Friday, December 27, 2024 / כ"ו כסלו תשפ"ה ערב שבת פרשת מקץ חנוכה

-candle lighting 4:20 pm

-shkiah sunset 4:38 pm

Weather: Friday night low of 34 rain showers

 shabbos day 53° rain and cloudy. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.

-weather shabbos day cloudy High 56

sunday Rain

Rosh chodesh Teves is Tuesday ans Wednesday 

Molad for Teves is Monday evening, 33 minutes and 16 chalakim after 5:00 pm.

The בן איש חי says that one should eat extra this shabbos Chanukah and light a oil candle in honor or Rav Meir Baal Hanes.

ירבה בסעודת שבת של חנוכה יותר משאר שבתות

                א גוטן שבת, א גוטן חודש, און א פרייליכן לעכטיגען חנוכה

חשוף זרוע קדשיך

 MBD version חשוף זרוע קדשיך וקרב קץ הישועה נקום נקמת דם עבדיך מאומה הרשעה 

Friday December 27 Erev shabbos Chanuka news Updates

Friday, December 27, 2024 / כ"ו כסלו תשפ"ה

ערב שבת פרשת מקץ חנוכה

Candle lighting 4:20 pm

Shkiah/Sunset 4:38 pm

Weather: 44° Sunshine and clouds mixed.

Friday night low of 34 rain showers

 shabbos day 53° Rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers in the afternoon.. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.

- Due to economy and other factores many people staying home for shabbos chamuka

Many out of towners spending shabbos with their married children at their second homes in Jackson Lakewood and Toms River. 

- Director of Education at NCSY, the youth group of the Orthodox Union, has spoken out in support of the Orthodox  Jewish Toaiva community, sharing his belief that there is “nothing wrong encouraging gay Jews with finding connections to our incredible tradition and remaining connected to family.”(matzav)

 Updated: His podcast "1840" has streamed on the 24 six App until recently,it is no longer on.

- Erev shabbos chanuka getaway schools off, no traffic, local shuls have early mincha minyanim today at 12:30

List of minyanim for Mincha today HERE

- Mega millions jackpot for tonight $1.1 Billion 

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Zev Volf Shapira ZTL Rosh yeshivas Bais Meir in Bnei Brak at the age of 83. He was from the first talmidim of Rav Dovid Soloveitchick ztl.

- Price of Ami, Mishpacha magazine is $12 for shabbos chanuka issue.

- Rav Yeruchom Olshin sefer 2 volume Yoreach Lemoadim on Chanuka now available in Judaica stores 

Donuts in Bingo 3 for $4.50 a dozen for $13

- Bagel Nosh will be closed motzei shabbos and no longer taking orders for Sunday

Evergreen  open motzei shabbos 

Sunday greater adventure learning at Bais Faiga hall for boys grade 3 -8 @10:30-11:30

- Free Chanukah Event Sunday at American Dream mall with live music

- BDE: Holocaust survivor Ludmila Lipovsky (83) Hy’d was murdered in a terror stabbing  outside her Herzliya nursing home while waiting for her daughter to take her to the doctor and died in the hospital. The Palestinian terrorist was shot by security guards and arrested.

Halachos U'Minhagim Erev Shabbos Chanukah

 Erev Shabbos Chanukah הלכות ומנהגים  Halachos Uminhagim עש"ק פרשת מקץ תשפ"ה

Halachos for erev shabbos chanukah based in part on Rabbi Felder's sefer Shiurei Halacha.

One who is traveling should give themselves extra time for arrival, in order to daven mincha and light chanuka candles

One should light the Ner  Chanuka before the Ner shabbos  but it should be done not less then within a half hour to shkia or 5 to 10 minutes prior to licht bentching.

The Mishna Berura writes it is preferable to daven Mincha before one lights ner Chanukah on Erev Shabbos since it would be a תרתי דסתרי, (meaning if one considers it to be night after the plag how can you go and daven mincha afterwards).  However if one can not do so, he may daven after lighting the menorah  especially if it means davening with a minyan as opposed to davening before b'yechidos without a minyan.

The lights must be capable of burning until 30  minutes after nightfall they should be lit for an hour and forty five minutes. Therefore, one must be  careful on erev Shabbos to use sufficient oil or long candles that can burn until this time.

Children should also use long shabbos candles so their menorah will burn longer.

A wife can light shabbos candles after her husband lit the menorah and does not have to wait for everyone else to finish lighting

On shabbos  we insert in davening and  benching על הניסים ,רצה, 

According to the mishna Berura we do not give or receive  chanuka gifts on shabbos unless it"s needed for shabbos

Ichlu Mashmanim a Special Song For Shabbos Chanukah

אִכְלוּ מַשְׁמַנִּים וְסוֹלֶת רְבוּכָה תּוֹרִים וּבְנֵי יוֹנָה שַׁבָּת וַחֲנוּכָּה הַאי הַאי בֵּית כּוֹר תִּמְכּוֹר תַּחְכּוֹרתִּשְׂכּוֹר בֵּית כּוֹר לְצוֹרֶךְ שַׁבָּת חֲנֻכָּה בַּרְבּוּרִים אֲבוּסִים בְּשַׁפּוּדִים צְלוּיִם וְכָלִיל לָאִישִׁים אֶחָד מִן הַמְנוּיִם הַאי הַאי בֵּית כּוֹר תִּמְכּוֹר תַּחְכּוֹרתִּשְׂכּוֹר בֵּית כּוֹר לְצוֹרֶךְ שַׁבָּת חֲנֻכָּה רַךְ וָטוֹב וְשָׁמֵן צְלִי אֵשׁ וּמַצּוֹתעֲנוּ וְאִמְרוּ אָמֵן וְאִכְלוּ בְּדִיצוֹת הַאי הַאי בֵּית כּוֹר תִּמְכּוֹר תַּחְכּוֹרתִּשְׂכּוֹר בֵּית כּוֹר לְצוֹרֶךְ שַׁבָּת חֲנֻכָּה הַקּוֹלוֹת יֶחֱדָלוּן מִנִּסּוּךְ הַמָּיִם בְּבֵית הַיַּיִן נָלוּן בְּכֹל יוֹם פַּעֲמָיִם הַאי הַאי בֵּית כּוֹר תִּמְכּוֹר תַּחְכּוֹרתִּשְׂכּוֹר בֵּית כּוֹר לְצוֹרֶךְ שַׁבָּת חֲנֻכָּה מִקּוֹלוֹת מַיִם רַבִּים תְּצִּלֶנָה אָזְנֵיכֶם וְכָל מִשְׁרַת דַּם עֲנָבִים לֹא יָמוּשׁ מִפִּיכֶם הַאי הַאי בֵּית כּוֹר תִּמְכּוֹר תַּחְכּוֹרתִּשְׂכּוֹר בֵּית כּוֹר    לְצוֹרֶךְ שַׁבָּת חֲנֻכָּה 
                   Click HERE to listen to the Ashkenaz or Bobov version
                   Click HERE to listen to Chazzan Chaim Adler

   An interesting article, about An ancient, anonymous song for Shabbos Chanukah, Ichlu Mashmanim, appears in siddurim and is chanted in some communities. The whole composition sings the praises of food, meals, meat dishes, wine and miscellaneous culinary delights to be consumed on that Shabbos and the line ending each stanza goes: “A beis kur sell or lease; rent a beis kur for Shabbos Chanukah!” In his Responsa (137), Mahari of Bruna, a pupil of the Terumas HaDeshen, remarks that no Torah scholar could have written the song as a Chanukah meal is not defined as a se’udas mitzvah. 

Chanukah Melody

Niggunei Chanukah 

והדליקו נרות בחצרות קדשיך

 ועל הניסים

Second night chanukah 

Armor Skulen Lakewood will light the menorah at 8:15pm at the Bais Medrash off Park Avenue in Lakewood

- Minyan Shelanu chanukah mesibah tonight 

- Mesibas Chanuka at 1515 Pine Street w music and food 9pm

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

At the BMG Chanukah Mesiba last night

Thursday Dec 26 News Updates

Weather: 38°  Abundant sunshine.

- Zman Hadlokas ner Chanukah al pi minhag Hayeshiva for first 2 nights of Chanukah in Lakewood is 5:00pm candles should burn until 6:19 pm 

- BOI ruling back on hold! after court issues injunction meaning businesses don't have to file for now. 

- Adirei Hatorah chanukah campaign 

As the Kitzur shulchan Aruch writes, Chanukah is a special time to support those who dedicate their lives to Torah. This Yom Tov, support daily limud by joining Adireinu. With any amount, even just $1 a day, you’re fulfilling “וביחוד ללומדי תורה” and sustaining Torah for generations to come. Donate Here

- The Skulener rebbe shlita Hadlokas Ner Chanukah nightly @ 8:15pm at the BM off Park Ave in Lakewood 

- WSJ: Intel Knew COVID 19 Origins All Along New revelations by WSJ on how Biden-Harris Admin covered up COVID-19’s origins, including spy leaders excluding the FBI from the 2021 briefing of Biden.

Doughnuts at Seasons $2.49 

Long lines at stores for doughnuts, shops were running out early on specialty ones.

-Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has filed a motion requesting that his January 29th sentencing be postponed until the conclusion of his wife's trial.

- Ambiguous wording on a contract agreement has just cost Lakewood Township taxpayers $9 million, a FaaNews investigative report reveals.

- Tuition crisis: Suggestions offered  following up to comments about unaffordable living highlight the urgent need for community-wide solutions to address the tuition burden. Suggestions include increasing communal support, advocating for school funding, and rethinking tuition models to ensure affordability without compromising the quality of education. More 

- El Al: In light of developments in Russian airspace, the company is suspending its operations on the Tel Aviv-Moscow route for the coming week . Earlier today, Azerbaijan confirmed that the Azerbaijani plane that crashed yesterday was hit by a Russian missile, and not by a flock of birds as initially claimed. The disaster killed 38 people and injured about 30.

- There will be a special Limud every night of Chanukah in Rabbi Lubins Shul from 7:00-9:00 on a different Limud of Chanukah. This Seder is for everyone! Whoever comes for any 45 min during 7:00-9:00 gets $50 a night. Address of Rabbi Lubin Shul is Khal Jackson Pines 279 Jackson Pines Rd.  Mar Mikomos and Shiur will be given by Rav Yisroel Gold shlita 

- A couple of  Chabad guys went to the house of  Bernie Sanders with a menorah and asked him to light it. He obliged.

- Hafganos took place today in Yerushalayim outside a mesibas chanuka attended by the Stlin Karlin rebbe against his recent stance with others allowing their chasidim to join a business track by the IDF geared to charedim

Message for Chanukah by Rav Shaul Alter

A Choice of Sufganiyot

So who makes the best doughnuts?

When it comes to Chanukah donuts, there's no one size fits all or one that satisfies every pallet. There are many more options and varieties available nowadays to buy a good donut. The traditional chanukah Jelly donut, either homemade or the Israeli style sufganiya, fried in tons of oil is one many yearn for and has a nostalgic feel. With time, a larger variety of donuts has since taken over the market, some have no oil at all which is a far cry from the minhag to eat oily foods on Chanukah. However there is still a large assortment of many more choices, varieties and flavors. Local bakeries and stores bake their own while others get it delivered from New York or from bakeries in the tri state area. Ice cream stores, Sushi vendors, fleishig takeout stores have all made their own donuts lekavod Chanuka. 

Despite the steep prices, the stores are selling out. With a large variety of donuts there sure are many options not only as a topic of conversation but to get one of your specific liking. 

A few years ago, a sefer עמק הסופגנים with 400 pages was published for chanukah on the minhag of eating donuts or sufganiyot on

Israel At War Thursday Dec 26

 Israel at war day 447

- Missiles and drones from Yemen towards the center of Israel were intercepted early this morning at 3am. Millions of residents ran to shelters from air siren warnings since security officials were worried about shrapnel falling from interceptor rockets. MDA treated 18 people who were injured on way to shelter some from shock.

- Massive explosions  tonight were heard throughout South and Central Israel. Residents are reporting that their entire houses are shaking violently. These explosions look to be from IDF activity in Northern Gaza

- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told aides this week that he will not agree to a hostage deal with Hamas without receiving a list of the names of living abductees,

- Another IDF soldier was killed during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip bringing death toll to 393

Hod Shriebman, 27, from Tzofit.

-Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said he was at Yemen's Sanaa airport when it was hit by Israeli air strikes 

- Israel attacked the  Houthi Headquarters in Sanaa,Yemen 7 targets in Sanaa and 3 targets in Hudaydah

- Another soldier killed in Gaza Amit Levi hyd,35, father of 4 From Shomriya. The death toll for the Gaza offensive is at 392.

- IDF raises alert level of air defense systems and air force in preparation for possible Houthi response

- The assessment in Israel is that the Houthis will imminently launch ballistic missiles and/or drones at Central Israel. The possibility of this turning into an exchange of blows is strongly being considered.

- The Israeli Air Force is striking Sanaa International Airport in Yemen. "The current attack on Yemen is not just routine, but a new campaign that Israel will wage against the Houthis. As long as the terror on their part continues, the security establishment will continue to attack with great force."

- IDF, Shin Bet, and Border Guard forces completed a counter-terrorism operation in Tulkarm and killed seven terrorists - including a senior operative in the terrorist organization in Tulkarm.

Hadlokas Neiros בחצרות קדשיך

 Mesibos first night Chanukah 

- BMG Chanukah mesiba will take place tonight with the participation of the roshei Hayeshiva  Rav Yeruchom Olshin will address the crowd Guest speaker Rav Noaftoli Jaeger shlita Rosh Yeshiva Shaar Yashuv Far rockaway and a chabura will be delivered by rav Aryeh Leib Paretzky shlita of BMG it will begin at 8:00 pm in the Beren hall

- Mordy's shtiebel mesibas Chanuka with R' Shlomo Perr 9:00pm at 15 Delaware Trail

- Mesivta of Eatontown mesiba featuring music  by Zusha 7:30pm 1300 New Hampshire Ave

Wednesday Erev Chanukah 5785 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 37° Mostly cloudy skies

Erev chanukah 5785

Shkiah 4:37 pm

Zman Hadlokas ner Chanukah al pi minhag Hayeshiva for first 2 nights of Chanukah in Lakewood is 5:00pm candles should burn until 6:19 pm 

- Expect Traffic as there's No morning busing for most schools,there will be early dismissal for all schools due to Chanuka.

- Stores gov offices closed today.

- Adirei Hatorah launches special chanukah campaign to support youngeleit donate HERE

- Kashrus alert: Badatz Eidah Hacharedis says all stores and bakeries selling milchig donuts should have each donut marked with a identification that it is dairy like inserting a small plastic flag stating so

-4 corner bagles regular donuts $1.99 specialty $2.50

Sufganiyot tray (12) Asado Halva filled doughnuts from Ishtabach for $145

-The BMG Chanukah mesiba will take place tonight wednesday the first night of Chanuka with the participation of the roshei Hayeshiva  Rav Yeruchom Olshin will address the crowd Guest speaker Rav Noaftoli Jaeger shlita Rosh Yeshiva Shaar Yashuv Far rockaway and a chabura will be delivered by rav Aryeh Leib Paretzky shlita of BMG it will begin at 8:00 pm in the Beren hall

- Agra DPirka Holiday learning program today at BM Kol  Chaim 10:30am  618 Caranettta Lakewood  with Rav Uri Deutsch and Rav Yehoshua Abba Busel 

- Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita was in Dallas Texas yesterday for the expansion of the Dallas kollel to Plano,TX. The RY was greeted at the airport by a large crowd who sang and danced upon his arrival.

- Tuition crisis: Noted askan says a  frum family of 7 Two adults 5 children makingv300l a year is not  enough for them to pay tuition. The breakdown is ass follows. After taxes if everything is on the books they are left with

225k.  minus 90k a year for mortgage taxes utilities and repairs an average of 8k a month   minus 50k a year for food  

15k for camp,clothing 15k  2  leased cars 15k health insurance 20k if not provided by company  by the time your done before you give aq penny to tzedaka or vacations  you dont have much to pay tuition as it is the bottom of the list  see video interview Here on the meaningful minute podcast minute mark 41

- An Azerbaijan Airlines jet with 67 passengers and 5 crew members on board crashed in western Kazakhstan after veering from its scheduled route. Officials report that 28 survived the crash of the Embraer 190 near the city of Aktau.

-After Tuesday's drawing yielded no winner, the Mega Millions jackpot has surged to a staggering $1.15 billion for Friday's draw – the largest December prize ever. 

- Starting January 1, 2025, Israel will require visitors, from visa-exempt countries, such as the United States, Canada, England, and Australia, to obtain electronic travel authorization (ETA) before entering the country The ETA authorization which will cost 25 shekels, is valid for multiple trips to Israel over a period of up to two years from the date your application is approved, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. Those who apply for the ETA authorization during the trial period for free won’t have to apply for the next two years.. 

Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch shlita lighting menorah  first night of Chanukah 5785

Israel At War Wed Dec 25

 Israel at war day 446

- Drone launched from Yemen struck an open area near the southern coastal city of Ashkelon 

- Israeli official: "Hamas reneged on the conditions that led to the renewal of negotiations and now demands an end to the war."

- Hamas, in an official statement: "Negotiations for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange continued in Doha, with Qatari and Egyptian mediation in a serious manner. The movement showed responsibility and flexibility, but Israel posed new issues and conditions related to the withdrawal, ceasefire, prisoners, and return of the displaced, which delayed the achievement of an achievable agreement."

- Newly appointed Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef says Israel has a responsibility to release terrorists, even those convicted of carrying out mass murders, in order to win the freedom of hostages being held in Gaza

Oif Simchas Tues 24 Kislev

Chasuna:

Lipschutz -  Zauderer Fountain Ballroom

Some have  minhag Nittel from shkiah to Chatzos 

JHS: The History and Observance of Nittel Nacht in Modern Times

JHS: The History and Observance of Nittel Nacht in Modern Times

Tuesday December 24 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather 40° Some sleet or freezing rain possible early. Snow this morning will give way to partly cloudy conditions this afternoon. High around 40F. Chance of snow 70%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.

Speed reduced to 45 MPH on the GSP and NJTPK. “Temperatures warming above freezing this afternoon should help alleviate any slippery road conditions.” Snow will mix with rain this afternoon before ending as rain.

Yahrzeit of Rav Aaron Leib Shteinman ZTL

- Multiple people struck by hit and run driver on Ft Hamilton and 60th Street in Boro Park late Tuesday night, 4 patients were transported to the hospital, all with non life-threatening (kol Haolam)

- No transportation tomorrow morning for most schools

- Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of tonight's lottery drawing

- Reports of drone sightings in New Jersey have decreased dramatically since peaking on the weekend of December 8 and 9, Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy ayas“We’re not getting the calls that we were getting before – very few," App

- NJ Senator Bob Menendez's corruption conviction may be overturned due to errors admitted by federal prosecutors, who revealed missteps that could change the outcome, prompting Menendez's attorneys to request a new trial.

- Box stores will be closing early today target closing at 8

Nittel nacht observed tonight according to some customs

-The BMG Chanukah mesiba will take place wednesday night the first night of Chanuka with the participation of the roshei Hayeshiva  Rav Yeruchom Olshin will address the crowd Guest speaker Rav Noaftoli Jaeger shlita Rosh Yeshiva Shaar Yashuv Far rockaway and a chabura will be delivered by rav Aryeh Leib Paretzky shlita of BMG it will begin at 8:00 pm in the Beren hall

Chanuka shopping

List of approved olive oils Here

Donuts available today at Hershey Bakery at Lakewood/Howell border

Sesame jelly donut $3.25, 18 flavors

Bagel nosh will be closed motzei shabbos

Extra virgin Cold pressed olive oil at Trader Joe's with OU hechsher $13 for 33.8 Oz

- New book out "Lakewood: City of Torah & Chasidus: authored by historian Rabbi Chaim Dalfin This book takes a look at Lakewood's thriving communities. They include the Litvish community which started in 1943 with Rabbi Aaron Kotler opening BMG. It also includes the Chasidic community which started flourishing in the 1990s.The book delves into the early history of Reb Aaron and the Rebbe Raayatz of Lubavitch of the 1940s. This book is a sequel of sorts to Rabbi dalfin's first book on Lakewood and Lubavitch. See here 

- Satmar Rebbe Reb Zalman Leib at Barclays kinus "Thousands of yeshiva students have already received conscription orders to the armyThe ultra-orthodox parties have made compromises that endanger the Torah world." Whoever takes money from the state loses the ability to really fight."

- Trump: Joe Biden just commuted the Death Sentence on 37 of the worst killers in our Country. When you hear the acts of each, you won’t believe that he did this. Makes no sense. Relatives and friends are further devastated. They can’t believe this is happening!

- The FAA has lifted the American Airlines nationwide ground stop after resolving technical issues.earlier this morning ahead of a busy travel day

- Gourmet Glatt opening Jackson location at former Stop n shop off W County Line and Bennets Mills. FAAnews reports The announcement of the new store has already generated excitement among residents. Local community groups have expressed enthusiasm about having a Gourmet Glatt closer to home, with many noting the convenience and value it will bring. While an official opening date has yet to be announced, construction and renovations are reportedly moving quickly. As the new location takes shape, the buzz continues to grow, signaling a bright future for Gourmet Glatt in Jackson.For the residents of Jackson and the surrounding areas, the arrival of Gourmet Glatt represents more than just a new grocery store—it’s a sign of a thriving community with access to the best in kosher shopping.

- BOI deadline extended federal mandate for business owners to file BOI reports, with the new compliance deadline extended to January 13, 2025.The BOI reporting rule, implemented under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), is designed to combat money laundering and enhance financial transparency. It requires most U.S.-based corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and similar entities to disclose key information about their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

-Jackson The Jackson Township Council and Zoning Board have just signed on the dotted line - they will permit Rabbi Abraham and Hana Matzliach to use their detached garage for "habitable space" for them and "their invitees." Additionally, the Township has agreed to pay the Matzliach's $100,000 as compensation and legal fees in return for agreeing to settle their federal lawsuit faanews 

- U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip Sellinger to resign on Jan. 8 he announced Monday that he will step down as U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey after serving in the position for three years. No reason was given for the resignation He wrote in a press release "We obtained the hate crime conviction of a man who committed a string of violent assaults—including carjackings—on visibly identifiable members of the Orthodox Jewish community around Lakewood, New Jersey.  We obtained the conviction of a man who admitted to publishing a manifesto containing threats to attack a synagogue and Jewish people.

- Drone That Caught Yahya Sinwar Was Donated By New Jersey Jews  from Teaneck Says IDF Captain reservist Chaim Meisels, who flew to join the fight on October 7, said the drone that caught the Hamas leader was donated to him

- Trump Says Admin Will Be 'Fully Operational' Within Hours of Taking Oath “We are going to be fully operational, I would say, by about two o’clock on the 20th ... For those of us standing before you today, I can proudly proclaim that the golden age of America is upon us."

- The FDA elevated its recent recall of more than 10,000 cartons of eggs sold at Costco to the highest alert level due to fears that salmonella contamination will “cause serious health problems.

Israel At War Tues December 24

Israel at war day 445

- Red Alert in the center of Israel at 4am one ballistic missile from Yemen detected and intercepted over the center of the country, sirens were headed in Bet Shemesh.

- The IDF is considering another strike, a fourth in number, against the Houthis in Yemen. 

- IDF probe into the killings of six hostages in a Gaza tunnel in August, The probe found that troops had no knowledge of the hostages being held in the Rafah tunnel and that while it operated “carefully,” it believes their presence likely led the Hamas captors to execute the six hostages.

- Netanyahu has instructed the Israeli negotiation team to return from Qatar to Israel.

The negotiation team, which includes senior officials from the Mossad, Shin Bet and IDF, will return to Israel from Qatar this evening after a significant week of conducting negotiations.

The team returned for internal consultations in Israel regarding the continuation of negotiations for the return of our hostages.

-Israel vows to start targeting Houthi leaders, ratcheting up threat after missile fire

-Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: "Gaza ceasefire negotiations are ongoing in Doha at the technical level. At the moment, it is impossible to talk about a timetable for reaching an agreement."

- Bde: Chana Katzir, who returned from the Gaza tunnels where she was kidnapped on October 7, has passed away from an illness at the age of 78, she was kidnapped from her home on October 7th, returned after 49 days - and died after a year of hospitalization husband Rami, ZL HYD, was murdered on October 7th Son Elad, ZL HYD, was kidnapped and murdered in captivity - and the IDF returned his body for burial in Israel. 

Tuition With Dignity

Tuition with Dignity A panel at the Torah Umesorah presidents conference discussing tuition hiw schools go about it. Moderated by R' Ezzy Stern, panelists R'Bender from Darchei,Mr. Ronnie Wilhelm Cincinati R' Yakov Robinson Lakewood At minute 13 a Lakewood school owner explains how they raised tuition on parents by $3,500 in one shot raising tuition to $11,000 the most expensive in Lakewood             

Audio: The Chanukah Story

 The Chanukah Story - Rebbe Hill Part 1 and part 2 below part 2 story of Yehudis and Eliporny

Oif Simchas Monday 23 Kislev

Chasunas:

Presser  -  Weingarden Bais Faiga

Levovitz  - Feigenbaum Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Aderet - Egert Adison Park, Keyport NJ

- Bnos Yaakov Dinner at Fountain Ballroom 

- RCCS auction watch live here

- Hashkafa in the work place Q&A with Rabbi Eliezer Gewirtzman at Torah Links 1301 Central Ave 9pm

Israel At War Monday Dec 23

 Israel at war day 444

- Sirens sounded in central Israel when a incoming missle from Yemen was intercepted over Israeli air space.

- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the IDF to dismantle the infrastructure of Yemen's Houthi militia, AFP reports.

- Another 3 IDF soldiers HYD killed in Gaza as they were hit by a explosive device in the Bet Chanun area. The death toll for the Gaza offensive is at 391.

Netanel Pesach, 21, from Gush Etzyon

Hillel Dinar, 21, from Chashmonaim

Illay Atdagey,22, from Kiryet Motzkin

- The IAF has intercepted yet another attack drone fired by Houthis from Yemen towards Israel.

-Hostage starts keeping shabbos in captivity

Sheli Shem Tov, whose son Omer is being held captive by Hamas, shared that she had received testimony confirming that her son is keeping Shabbos while in captivity.

“I received testimony that he is keeping Shabbat there, remembers the Kiddush by heart, uses toilet paper on his head as a kippah, and when there was a power outage, he chose not to light a flashlight. I am proud of my son; they took his freedom, but they couldn’t take his Judaism,” Shem Tov said.

- Netanyahu: "We are determined to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. The operation against Yemen last week is not the last one."

- Netanyahu: ‘Some progress’ achieved in efforts to close hostage deal with Hamas

Monday December 23 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 30° Sunshine and  a few afternoon clouds. 

- Tucker Carlson speaks about the drone sightings “I know that something actually big is happening. I think we can deduce that. I know that the coverup is bipartisan. That always makes me uncomfortable when both sides are in on something. And I know that I don't know what it really is.”

- Gourmet glatt opening another branch in Jackson at the former stop n shop location off W County Line and Bennets Mills Rd. The new store will be just a few miles away from the Lakewood north location.

- Updated Important Notice for Business Owners - You must file a BOI Report! Today, the 5th Circuit stayed the injunction against mandatory BOI reporting. The deadline was extended to January 13, 2025.

- Adirei Hatorah fundraiser  event tonight in Los Angeles with the participation of the Lakewood  Rosh Yeshiva Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita, guest speaker Rav Yehoshua Abba Busel R"M in BMG

- The winner of the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot sold in New Jersey nine months ago has finally stepped forward to claim the record prize nine months after the drawing, The winner, has chosen to remain anonymous The ticket was sold on March 26 at the ShopRite liquor store on Route 66 in Neptune Township. The winner elected to receive the cash value of $537.5 million before state and federal taxes.

- Mega Millions jackpot soars to an estimated $944 million for Tuesday night drawing 

- A fire broke early this morning at a American girls seminary dormitory on Dovid Yellin Street in yeeushalayim injuring 39 people, three were in serious condition, and two were in moderate condition, the others were lightly injured.  mostly with minor injuries. The Ohr Chaya school a Chabad seminary for girls from Chutz Laaretz. According to initial reports, the fire appears to have been caused by an electrical malfunction. All of the injured suffered from smoke inhalation. The security guard helped save the girls and is severely injured.

- The Satmar Rebbe, Rav Aharon Teitelbaum shlita, issued a call for people to be more careful about kashrus of mezuzas and reiterated his call for affordable housing in Kiryas Joel at the annual Chof Alef Kislev celebration marking 80 years since the Divrei Yoel’s escape from war-torn Europe.

The rebbe alerted  that recently, people from Eretz Yisroel have flooded the market with mezuzas that are printed from a machine instead of written by a sofer. People may only purchase a mezuzah from the sofer who wrote it himself and must check existing mezuzas.

- More than 5,200 homes and businesses in the Whiting section of Manchester were without power Monday morning due to an issue at a substation, a Jersey Central Power & Light official said. estimated restoration is 1 pm

- At the Adirei hatorah fundraiser in Montreal R' Lazer Scheiner said 70% of the donors to adirei hatorah are from Lakewood 

- BDE: Petirah of  Mrs. Hindel Stefansky A”H wife of Rav Moshe Gavriel Z"L od Boro Park she was in her 80;s  levaya this afternoon 12 pm at the Lakewood chapel  survived by  her children  R’ Chaim Stefansky, R’ Yosef Stefansky and R’ Yaakov Yitzchok Stefansky; and  daughters, Cohen, Altusky, Borchardt, Block, Lipschutz and Magid families

- Some schools may not have busing tomorrow for the way home

-Hatzolah of centra Jersey new digital system is now live making audio communications  private which used to be pubkicly available on scanners and helped news industries and towers get to accident scenes.

- RCCS auction is tonight

- Hundreds came to daven at the kever of Rav Ahwr deutsch with shiva ending today.

- President Biden on Monday commuted the sentences of 37 of 40 men on federal death row  a list that includes at least five child killers and several mass murderers.

- Top 10 Deadliest Intersections on NJ Roads based in injurl lawyer website one is in Ocean county 

NJ Route 70 and Lakehurst Road, in Manchester Township, Ocean County. During the five years in question, 35 car crashes took place at this intersection, killing 4 people.

- Listeners called into wobm radio station When asking about the worst roadways, Rt. 9 through Lakewood, is one of the worst they said.

- Bingo 96 oz canola oil  $4.99

1 lt pomace olive iol  $4.99

Dans deals Lowest Price In 4 Years! 2 Pack Of Nescafe Taster’s Choice House Blend Instant Coffee Now Just $11.18-$12.78 From Amazon! 

- Six Flags Great Adventure has filed a permit with Jackson Township, New Jersey to begin demolition work on Kingda Ka, which the theme park recently announced will be shut down to make room for a new "multi-record-breaking launch coaster" in 2026

- Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the shooting of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson during his arraignment in Manhattan. He faces multiple counts, including first-and second-degree murder, weapon possession, a forged license and federal charges.

- The Kremlin issues official denial of reports that Asma Assad has begun divorce proceedings from Bashar Assad

- Panama responded to Trump’s tweet about the Panama Canal when he said he wants it back under Anerican control,they responded its not negotiable Then Trump responded by renaming the canal with “welcome to the United States Canal”.

- 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS. 

The IRS announced that it would be distributing approximately $2.4 billion to individuals who missed out on claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit when filing their 2021 taxes. This credit was available to those who did not receive a full stimulus payment or who missed one of the COVID relief payments altogether. The IRS revealed that many eligible taxpayers failed to claim the credit, prompting the distribution of these payments.

- Saker ShopRites also has proposed renovating and expanding its 60-year-old Freehold Township store at South Freehold Shopping Center on Route 9, according to a redevelopment plan approved earlier this summer by township officials.

Sunday Dec 22 Israel At War

 Israel at war day 443

- Hamas has provided signs of life for several captives. Israel knows the whereabouts of most of the hostages, official said, declining to say whether Hamas has provided a list of living hostages it is holding.

- Report: Israel demands 11 male hostages be among those freed in first stage of deal.

-Netanyahu: 'Just as we acted forcefully against Iran's axis of evil, we will act against Houthis'

- Trump sent messages to Israel: I will NOT insist on humanitarian aid to Gaza like Biden did. (Amit Segal, Channel 12)

Oif Simchas Sunday 22 Kislev

Chasunas

Aryeh  - Koegel Lake Terrace 

Goller - Singal Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Eizig  - Gross Ne'emas Hachaim

Hachzokas HaTorah event at BM Erech Shai 10:00PM 114 Madison Avenue divrei chizuk Rav Uri Deutsch shlita

Video: Chanukah Medley

Chanukah songs by Micha Gammerman

Sunday December 22 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 24° Abundant sunshine tonight low of 10°

Arctic blast hits NJ it marks the coldest air to hit New Jersey in two years, according to a NWS Mount Holly report, which said temperatures are almost 20 degree below normal for late December. High temperatures are predicted to be in the 20s for most of the state, and low temperatures will be back in the single digits to low teens.

- A fire broke early this morning at a  American girls seminary dormitory on Dovid Yellin Street in yeeushalayim injuring 51 people, mostly with minor injuries.  The Ohr Chaya school a Chabad seminary for girls from Chutz Laaretz.

 According to initial reports, the fire appears to36 have been caused by an electrical malfunction. All of the injured suffered from smoke inhalation. The security guard helped save the girls and is severely injured.

- At the Satmar R Zalman Leib  event in Barclay's center this evening, R Yoily Landau announced a 30% Raise across the board for all those teaching in Satmar Mosdos. Senator Chuck Schumer and MayorbEric Adam's attended the 21 kislev event.

 Both satmar factions raised up to 50 million

- Trump:  “On my first day back in the Oval Office, I will sign a historic slate of executive orders to close our border to illegal aliens and stop the invasion of our country.” “And on that same day, we will begin the largest deportation operation in American history, larger even than that of President Dwight D Eisenhower.”

- A illegal migrant from Guatemala has been arrested on allegations he lit a sleeping woman on fire inside a Coney Island F train on Sunday morning in Brooklyn  killing her.

- Giyus Update: The Israeli Prosecutor's office deputy arrorney has started to investigate if statements by gedolei yisroel against the draft of yeshiva students to the IDF constitutes a criminal offense, GaleiTzahal reports. According to the report, the investigation began following an appeal by Labor  MK Efrat Raiten, which was forwarded to the Deputy State Attorney for investigation. The probe is regarding statements made by Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch shlita Rav Dov Landau shlita and former sefardi chief Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef shlita. No such probe was initiated while the left calls on reservists to refuse serving during the current war.

- Busy chanukah shopping at local stores

Extra virgin cold pressed olive oil atvTrafer Joe's $13 for 33.8 OZ

- The FAA has extended a temporary restriction on drone flights that was initially applied to 22 regions in New Jersey, expanding it to cover 30 areas in New York, including parts of New York City and Long Island. NY Governor Hochul says there's no threat to these sites.

Tefilos for rebbetzin Devorah Bergman wife of Rav Meir Tzvi Bergman shlita who was hospitalized, she's the daughter of Rav Lazer shach ztl name for tehillim is Devorah bas Gittel.

- Adirei Hatorah fundraising event tonight in Montreal with the participation of Lakewood Roahei yeshiva 

- Siyum on Maseches Bava Basra at B"M Ohev Yisrael zidichoiv 2:45pm Vencenzo Dr Toms River

- Mesivta  application process begins as parents decide where to apply ou of a lost of  70 mesivtos.

BDE: Petirah of Rabbi Dovid Teichman z”l from Brooklyn he was niftar shabbos morning at the age of 59. Rabbi Teichman was a beloved leader, mechanech, and innovator in the frum community, leaving behind a legacy of devotion to chinuch, Torah and a deep love for Klal Yisrael He dedicated decades of his life to teaching and guiding the youth of various Sefardic community yeshivos, including Yeshiva Shaarei Torah, where he served as a revered rebbi more at Matzav

- Hatzolah of Central Jersey awitched to their new digital system today promising more privacy and safety as the audio will not be picked up on scanners.

- Several rabbonim recently spoke out against the holiday parties hosted by businesses where employees are ecxpected to attend where the program and culture is not within the guidelines of tznius or hashkafa. 

- Chris Smith introduces legislation  Against Nefarious Drones, Enforcement, Deconfliction (LANDED)to empower state law enforcement agencies with enhanced authority to detect and neutralize drones engaged in unlawful activities..

- The roof at the Hilton Hotel kitchen in Stamford, CT  came crashing down this morning while there was a shabbat on for the keep climbing organization. It happened during breakfast and BH none of the workers were hurt. Some pipes burst and may have caused the ceiling to fall in. (Kol Mevaser)

-Broken Ties Event for parent of alienated children  will take place today in Toms River at 1194 North Maple Ave 6-8pm Spark of Hope – Healing Families,” featuring  addressing the pressing topic of Parental Alienation and Family Estrangement.

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Motzei Shabbos Vayeishev News Updates Lakewood

Weather: Cold  freezing weather over next few days tonight low of 15°

Tomorrow hi of 26 

- Jersey Shore residents in some communities woke up to a blanket of snow Shabbos morning

Weather observers recorded the highest totals for Monmouth and Ocean county in Jackson Township with 3 inches, Howell received 1.5 inches. Lakewood was less than an inch. Manchester 0.4 inches.

- Torah Umesorah presidents conference watch replay Here the Mir Rosh Yeshiva Rav Lazer Yudel Finkel stopped by the convention whole he's in South Florida raising money for the Yeshiva.

- Yeshiva Orchos chaim annual dinner melava malka tonight at the fountain Ballroom 

- Asifss Zikaron commemorating the yartzeit of Rav Avrohom Chaim Levin Ztl Rosh Yeshiva Telz, Chicago tonight at B"M Zichron Chaim 901 E. Kennedy Lakewood 9:15pm divrei Zikaron by Rav Ezriel Ciment shlita and Rav Efraim Mordechai Levin shlita 

- Yat Kislev Farbrengen at Bnos Devorah hall

- Satmar 21 Kislev event celebrating 80 years since the rescue of the rebbe tonight at large tent in Williamsburg with Rav Aaron Teitelbaum, tomorrow at Barclay center with Rav  Zalman Leib Teitbaum

- MDY melava malka siyum on Bava Basra $100 a ticket for those who were not there on shabbos

- Lakewood Plane crash update NTSB says the plane went into trees about 350 short of the three people on board the plane when it crashed, all of whom were injured. The NTSB would be taking the plane to a secure facility for evaluation, the NTSB does not speculate about the cause of any aircraft crash during the on-scene phase of the investigation.

A preliminary report is anticipated sometime in January, and the final report, with the probable cause of the crash, takes six months to a year, the NTSB spokesman said.

- Trump announcing the possibility that he will take back exclusive control of the Panama Canal in his second term fearing China would control it.

- Guatemalan officials reported on Friday that they rescued 160 children and 40 women from the Lev Tahor cult  following an investigation into allegations of child abuse. The Attorney General’s Office in Guatemala released a statement on X, detailing the discovery of what are believed to be the remains of one child.

the operation was prompted by suspicions of “mistreatment of minors” and other allegations of inappropriate and dangerous behavior.

- Trump warns that the United States will not allow the Panama Canal to “fall into the wrong hands” (ie China) and will demand it be “returned” if Panama doesn’t treat American Naval and commercial trips fairly.

- Malaysia will resume the search for missing flight MH370, more than 10 years after its disappearance, with exploration firm Ocean Infinity leading the effort, potentially earning $70M if substantive wreckage is found (CNN)

Israel At war Motzei Shabbos Vayeshev

 Israel at war day 442

- Houthi missle strike on Tel Aviv on Friday night, the Houthi terrorist group in Yemen launched yet another ballistic missile at Israel. The IDF launched Arrow and David's Sling interceptors but failed to intercept the missile, and it made a direct impact in a playground in Ramat Gan. Over a dozen civilians were lightly injured, including a 3-year old girl, mostly from shattered glass, and were all treated and released from the hospital. There was significant property damage from the strike and the Houthis have vowed to not only continue their launches, but to increase their regularity. 

US hits Houthi sites in Yemen hours after missile hits Tel Aviv

-Heavy fighting with Hamas in Northern Gaza, several terrorist killed by IDF

- Israel says Hamas has yet to give list of living hostages to be released other reports indicate that Hamas gave a list of 34 hostages that will be returned and a list of terrorists that Israel should free.

- Netanyahu interview with WSJ: “I’m not going to agree to end the war in Gaza before we remove Hamas, we’re not going to leave them in power in Gaza, 30 miles from Tel Aviv. It’s not going to happen.”

- Lebanese Al-Mayadeen channel reported today that the IDF has established 7 new outposts within the buffer zone along the ceasefire line in the Damascus, Quneitra and Daraa provinces. 

- More Details on pager operation: Yaron Avraham (Channel 12) revealed that when Hezbollah was looking for a "reinforced" pager unit that could withstand harsh conditions, the Mossad recognized this as a unique opportunity.

In a meeting with PM Netanyahu, the Mossad chief presented an innovative device developed specifically for this purpose. In response, Netanyahu forcefully slammed the pager against the wall to test it. The pager remained unharmed, but a small hole remained in the wall.