Monday December 2 Rosh Chodesh Kislev News Updates Lakewood

 LWeather: 40° Sunshine and clouds mixed

- The Jackson Township Planning Board on Monday night unanimously granted preliminary and final major site plan approval to Bais Medrash Hope Chapel to construct an approximate 17,076 square foot shul and mikvah building. (FAA)

- Trump reportedly told Justin Trudeau that if his tariffs destroyed Canada, and the country could not survive without “ripping off the U.S. to the tune of $100 billion a year,” then Canada should become the United States’ 51st state, with Trudeau serving as its governor.

- President Trump’s new White House press secretary pick, Karoline Leavitt, says when Trump is sworn in, he’ll implement paper ballots, same day voting, and voter IDs in all 50 states.

- Kabolas panim tomorrow in Lakewood for the Vizhnitz rebbe Rav Mendele  from Bnei Brak at the Skver Bais medrash on w. County Line at 7:30pm with attendance of Roshei Yeshiva, Admorin and Rabbonim. The rebbe will speak.

- Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch shlita has left Lakewood and will depart back to EY this week

- Edison, NJ Town Council bans American flags at meetings.

- Free Cases of Apples and onions available at Bikur Cholim 93 Prospect st

- Cyber Monday

- Chanukah displays begin at local stores

- After years of strategic planning, fundraising and preparation, the Mishkan Aharon Hachnosas Orchim Center in Lakewood is ready to open its doors as fully-functioning, modern-day model of this time-honored mainstay of the kehillah. Completion campaign donate HERE

- Tonight  62nd Yartzeit of Rav Aaron Kotler ZTL and yartzeit of the mashgiach Rav Nosson Wachtfogel Zatzal there will be a asifas zikaron tonight in Bais Medrash Govoha Lakewood at the Beren hall 6:30 pm with the participation of Rv Malkiel Kotler shlita and Rav Yaakov Michoel HIrschman  shlita Rosh Kollel Avreichim Toronto. Tomorrow Rav Malkiel  shlita will deliver a shiur zikaron and a siyum Melava Malka will take place motzei shabbos

- The New Jersey tax per gallon of gas will increase by 2.6 cents on January 1st to 34.4 cents for gasoline and 38.4 cents for diesel fuel. When combined with the Motor Fuels Tax, the total tax rate will be 44.9 cents and 51.9 cents respectively.

 Assemblyman Avi Schnall voted in favor of the gas tax increase claiming Lakewood will get funding for Route 9 expansion 

- Lakewood zoning board meeting tonight 7pm watch live stream Here 

 see agenda Here  on the agenda 

Lanes Mill Road, Block 188 Lots 3, 4, 6, 19 &

 21.01-21.03, R-20 zone. To construct 22 duplexes, 3 single family homes, 27 townhomes,

 1 synagogue, 2 playgrounds according to R-7.5 standards.

Vine and Washington 5 residential lots

Application for 66 lots on prospect has been carried

- Trump posted on Truth social: that if the American and Israeli Hostages being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip are not released by the time he assumes Office on January 20th, 2025; then there will be “ALL HELL TO PAY in the Middle East, and for those in charge who perpetrated these atrocities against Humanity. Those responsible will be hit harder than anybody has been hit in the long and storied History of the United States of America. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW!”

- Lakewood Township officials are seeking proposals from potential vendors interested in studying the Lakewood Board of Education's Nonpublic Pupil Transportation Program. Faa 

- Rav Yitzchok Tuvia Weiss ZTL the Gaavad of Badatz Eidah Hacharedis appeared in a dream to a gvir, asking him to support his sons mosdos. (kol Mevaser)

- Saudi Arabian media reported that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has secretly reached out to Israel through the Saudis for help in fighting off the rebels. In return, Assad allegedly offered to distance Syria from Iran and halt Iranian arms shipments to Hezbollah that pass through Syrian territory.

- Rudy W. Giuliani: Biden,who will not even meet with his grand daughter Navy, didn’t pardon his son because he’s a good father. He did so because, as his son admits on the Hard Drive, for 30 years Hunter has given half the millions he’s collected to the Boss of the Crime Family- Joe Biden.

- Ben Shapiro: Joe Biden has always been a venal liar who utilized his political power to pursue familial gain.So of course he's pardoning Hunter. He was always going to pardon Hunter.Hunter was the bagman.

- Adireinu: A Legacy of Growth  From its humble beginnings in White Plains, Bais Medrash Govoha grew into a monumental institution, shaping the future of Torah learning in America and beyond. Today, the yeshiva stands as a living testament to the vision and perseverance of Rav Aharon Kotler.  These astounding figures underscore the vitality of the Torah world that Rav Aharon envisioned. With your support, this unparalleled legacy can continue to thrive. Join in sustaining the dream of the Rosh Yeshiva and be part of the golden chain of Torah transmission—a chain that remains unbroken and ever-brighter. Together, we can ensure that the light of Torah continues to illuminate the world.  

- Bde: Petirah Rav Shmuel Binyamin Eliezer Berger zt”l, a leader of the Satmar kehillah in London, distinguished philanthropist

who passed away after a prolonged illness at the age of 70.Among his brothers-in-law are Rav Avraham Yehoshua Soloveitchik, Rosh Yeshiva of Brisk; Rav Chaim Feinstein, Rosh Yeshiva of Ateret Shlomo; Rav Moshe Berezovsky, Rosh Yeshiva of Slonim; and Rav Shimshon Weiss of Lakewood. (Matzav)

   

- Update on closingbofbSnaps restaurant and opening of new Rechov Agripas Israeli cuisine

GkRF facebook page: So we all saw Yussi Doubleu dropped a bombshell on us posting last Thursday that he was closing his long-time fast casual SNAPS restaurant that night in favor of a new full service restaurant.

First, my family and I have had many fond memories of SNAPS, and we'll miss it. But we're excited about this new venture.

The restaurant will be called AGRIPAS STREET, an ode to the famous Jerusalem block.

This reimagined restaurant, will be chef driven (Yussi is driving), celebrating Israeli-style food with an artistic twist. It will be authentic comfort food, just elevated...It looks awesome and pretty for pricing. The store will be closed this coming week and  hopefully they'll be ready in the next week or two. 

Located at: Westgate Plaza Lakewood