Tuesday March 18 News Updates Lakewood

Weather:  59° Abundant sunshine

 A dozen eggs at Kosher West $3.99 for XL

- Giddys/Sugo dairy eatery at toms River Lakewood border will not be open for the public for retail and will transition to a catering event venue as of today. 

-According to Zillow data home prices in Lakewood  are forecast to  go up this May by 1.10%

-Lakewood planning board meeting today watch livestream Here 6 pm see Here Applications for

 Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah adding 500 cars to James and Cross

 Cheshek Shlomo day care center offf White street

The application for 7 lots at 77 Williams st has been pulled 

-Tehillim: A 70-year-old  pedestrian was struck and  pinned under a school bus at the intersection of Central Avenue and Glen Avenue this morning. on his way back from shul. He reportedly in stable condition please daven for Dov Shimon ban Baila 

- President Trump is calling for James Boasberg, the federal judge overseeing some of the administration's deportation lawsuits, to be impeached.

- Giyus: The Israeli AG is calling on the government to impose personal sanctions against all yeshiva students that did not show up by withholding all government benefits.

- Trump and Putin have been on a call for 2 hours today. The call is still ongoing according to the White House.

- Itamar Ben-Gvir’s right-wing Otzma Yehudit Party announced on Tuesday it was returning to the Israeli government, almost two months after resigning in protest due to the ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza. Thus can have consequences on the draft law as Netanyahu is not as pressured to pass it, leaving the status of yeshiva bochurim in limbo.

- Head of Yereim chapel in Williamsburg penns letter to rabbonim to address the urgent situation of young ppl  in the community taking their own life RL

- NJ hospitals ask parents to ‘identify’ pronouns and  orientations of newborn babies. Inspira Health’s “Orientation and Gender Identity Questionnaire” requires new parents to “identify” their babies as either “Male, Female, Transgender, Gender Queer,” or “Additional gender category.” An Inspira Health representative said the questionnaire is “required by New Jersey law” and noted parents “are permitted to decline to provide this information.”

- Visitors to North Lake Park on North Lake Drive in Lakewood have likely noticed a new addition: large, colorful shade sails now covering the swings overlooking Lake Carasaljo. These eye-catching structures are a rarity in public parks, but Lakewood Township went the extra mile to install them in response to resident feedback that the equipment got too hot during the summer months

and that the sun glare was difficult for kids,” 

- Lakewood Firefighters pulled a woman from a burning apartment Sunday on the fifth floor of a six-story building at Leisure Park, an assisted living facility 1400 Route 70 about 8:15 p.m, The smoke was heavy in the burning apartment where a heater was in flames, Firefighters heard a moan from behind a door and found a woman suffering from smoke inhalation. She was taken to Monmouth Medical Center's Southern Campus in the township where she was listed in stable condition, 

Israel At War Tuesday March 18

 Israel at war day 529

- GAZA WAR UPDATE:

- Red alerts throughout the Negev and Beersheba (Southern Israel) due to the launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen. It was intercepted bh

- IDF issues evacuation orders for some Gaza areas, as it signals new offensive may expand

 The assessment in Israel is that we managed to eliminate hundreds of terrorists tonight, including significant figures in Hams, and also many who participated in the release of hostages and who were involved in their humiliation."We are at 10% out of 100%," they say this morning in Israel, with 100 being an entry into the Strip with large forces.

If Hams refuses to negotiate - we will get there very soon.”

- Hamas ministry in Gaza updates the numbers: 412 killed and more than 500 wounded so far.

- WSJ: President Trump gave Israel the green light to resume fighting in Gaza after Hams refused to release more hostages. Israel gave the US a warning before the attack began

- Egyptian sources: Israel has informed mediators of its refusal to accept a ceasefire at this stage

-Israeli Security source: “We are returning to negotiations under fire. If Hams wants a ceasefire? Release the hostages”

- With concerns of the families of the hostages to their lives- Israeli security sources: "The number one goal in the renewal of fighting is the return of the hostages. Protecting the lives of the hostages in Gaza is our top priority. 

During all the preparations in recent days and weeks, the Intelligence Branch and the Shin Bet - worked to ensure that the hostages would not be harmed as a result of the renewal of fighting.  Any place where there is even a tiny chance that a hostage would be harmed - we do not attack there; that is the number one consideration. The safety of the hostages - above all."

- Israel decided to close the Rafah crossing - Gazans can not leave for medical treatment anymore.

- Released hostages and the families of those still held captive by Hamas reacted Tuesday to Israel's renewed attacks in Gaza, with many expressing fears as to what the attack will mean for the safety of the hostages and the possibility of bringing them home. "The return to fighting means that The State of Israel decided to give up on the hostages," Udi Goren, whose cousin Tal Haimi's body is still being held by Hamas, told The Jerusalem Post.

- Elimination of senior Hams members so far: 

- Issam Da'alis, a member of Hams' political bureau who, before the outbreak of the war, was considered Hams' prime minister in Gaza 

- Mahmoud Abu Watfa, Director General of Hams’s Interior Ministry 

- Bahjat Abu Sultan, head of Hams’s internal security services 

- Ahmed Omar Al-Hata, director general of Hams’s Justice Ministry

Oif Simchas Monday 18 Adar

Chasunas:

Reichman - Spector Fountain Ballroom

Levi - Stein Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Horovitz - Gelb Ateres Reva

Grossenburg - Glatzer Cedar Palace 

Safrin  - Rotenberg Bais Faiga

Fischer  - Kaszirer Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Lakewood Roshei Yeshiva Speak Out Against Voting in WZO Elections

Messages from: Rav Malkiel Kotler, Rav Yeruchom Olshin and Rav Yisroel Neuman shlita.

Rav Yeruchem Olshin, Rosh Yeshiva of BMG in Lakewood speaks out against Eretz Hakodesh/WZO: "A great rachmonos on anyone who helps them, this is helping reshoim gamurim" "This is Helping Amalek c"v! Rav Aryeh Malkiel Kotler, Rosh Yeshiva of BMG in Lakewood, was asked about voting for Eretz Hakodesh in the World Zionist Organization (WZO) elections. "All the Gedolei Hador of the past, The Chofetz Chaim, Reb Elchonon, the zaidy Reb Aharon, The Chazon Ish, and in later generations Rav Elyashiv, all the Gedolei Hador and the Gedolei Hador of today all say that it's ossur Nothing got better, if anything it got worse." "You're signing to apikorsus"  Rav Yisroel Neuman shlita

Israel Ar War Monday March 17

Israel at war day 528 

Israel resumes Gaza war..

- Israeli reporter: "The complex operation was planned by the Air Force to maximize the elimination of as many terrorists as possible, by surprise, simultaneously.  Israel leaves room for continued negotiations on a deal - at this stage it appears this is an air operation, not a ground operation"

-Report from Gaza:  Hamas Deputy Minister of the Interior has been eliminated.

- There are reports that ground forces are preparing to deploy in Gaza at any moment.

-Apparently Hamas threatened to attack IDF soldiers and Israeli civilian communities prior to Israel’s decision to renew fighting in Gaza.  Channel 14 reports that the fighting is not a one-off affair.  It may last for weeks.  

- Senior Hamas political and Military terrorists killed in targeted strikes 

- The IDF estimates that Hamas does not have the capacity to launch heavy barrages of rockets, but is still preparing for renewed rocket fire, and in recent days the Iron Dome system has been put on full alert. (Noam Amir - Channel 14)

-According to Axios, Israel notified the Trump Administration prior to the wave of airstrikes tonight on the Gaza Strip, while briefing them on their objectives for a resumption in fighting.

-Message from Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz: "Tonight we returned to fighting in Gaza due to Hams' refusal to release the hostages and threats to harm IDF soldiers and Israeli communities. If Hamas does not release all the hostages, the gates of hell will open in Gaza, and Hamas murderers and rapists will meet the IDF with forces they have never known before.

We will not stop fighting until all the hostages return home and all the war goals are achieved."

-Initial reports of 100+ killed so far in Gaza - including many senior Hamas leaders

- Tonight GAZA WAR RESUMES

Prime Minister Netanyahu: "We have instructed the IDF to act forcefully against Hams - the IDF is currently attacking targets throughout the entire Gaza Strip."

- US Department of Defense: 3 US aircraft carriers are going to the Middle East.

- A urgent security consultation was held with the Israeli Prime Ministers in the Department of Defense in Tel Aviv, with the participation of all heads of the security system. Military censorship allowed the publication that Israel had identified an unusual event in the Gaza Strip that indicates that Hamas is organizing for another attack on Israel.

-The U.S. 5th Fleet has now entered a phase of “sustained combat operations” within CENTCOM’s area of responsibility.

- Sky News in Arabic: "White House agrees to Egyptian plan for Gaza reconstruction, on a condition that Hams will be removed and fully disarmed. The Trump administration statement is expected soon.”

- President Trump threatens Iran: It will be held responsible for any Houthi firing; the consequences will be severe. Iran pretended to be the "innocent victim" of rogue terrorists over whom they had lost control - but they are not

- IDF Jerusalem Brigade's Special Operations Command eliminates three terrorists in Gaza who are planting an IED in the perimeter

- The escalation between Hezbollah and the new Syrian regime is at a new stage now. Lebanese President: What is happening on the eastern and northeastern borders cannot continue, and we will not allow it to continue. I have instructed the Lebanese Army to return fire at the sources of fire in Syria.Now, it is officially a conflict between the Lebanese Army and the Syrian Army.

- Syrian report: Israeli forces advance into the villages of Zubaydah and Majduliya in the central rural area of Quneitra

-Houthi military sources told the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar this morning: "Sanaa's military preparations for confrontation with American and Israeli aggression are now much greater; the Houthis have many surprises at sea and in the air."

Monday March 17 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 57° Rain ending this morning. Remaining cloudy. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch

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- B"H the surgery on the Vizhnitzer Rebbe of Bnei Brak, Rav Yisroel Hager, shlita was successful. Xontinue davening for yisroel ben Esther Leah.

- Gaza war resumes IDF striking targets all across Gaza tonight.

Trump: Hunter Biden has had Secret Service protection for an extended period of time, all paid for by the United States Taxpayer. There are as many as 18 people on this Detail, which is ridiculous! He is currently vacationing in, of all places, South Africa, where the Human Rights of people has been strenuously questioned. Because of this, South Africa has been taken off our list of Countries receiving Economic and Financial Assistance. Please be advised that, effective immediately, Hunter Biden will no longer receive Secret Service protection. Likewise, Ashley Biden who has 13 agents will be taken off the list.

- Former New Jersey Senate President & 2025 Democratic candidate for governor Steve Sweeney, is calling for the legalization of home-grown marijuana for medical patients.(SSchor)

-President Trump announces that the JFK Files will be released tomorrow: "People have been waiting for decades for this."

-Senator Chuck Schumer has now cancelled his upcoming book tour on the topic of Anti-Semitism, after intense backlash from his own party after caving to Trump on the spending bill.

- Tefillos for the Vizhnitzer Rebbe R' Srultche shlita of Bnei Brak who is undergoing a surgical procedure in California today at 11:30 AM EST name is Yisroel ben Leah Esther

- Pesach Shopping Kol Mevaser interview with lubicom marketing, that prices will be similar to last season while retailers are expecting consumers to buy up as it will be a 3 day yom tov followed by a 4 day chol hamoed. There's several new products on the market. For Passover 2025, Manischewitz is introducing new frozen gluten-free products like knishes and matzo balls, along with a new branding on traditional products,

-United airlines resumes flights to Israel from Newark airport

- New Jersey education officials have blocked the reappointment of Lakewood school district board attorney who has been paid more than $6 million by the district over the past seven years

- Trump: “Eggs are way down from their peak. Gas prices are coming down. Oil is down to $65/barrel, it was $82/barrel when I took office and when energy comes down, prices for everything else come down. "We're setting a good table."

- Giyus:  A yeshiva bochur was arrested a d sentenced for 14 days after he was pulled over for a traffic stop. He followed his rebbeim to not show up to the IDF induction center. Protests are planned for today in Yerushalayim 

- Lakewood planing board meeting tomorrow, on the agenda Yeshiva Chemdas HaTorah educational campus adding 500 cars to Cross st and James st. 

Kollel Cheshek Shlomo New daycare building 68 White st.

 Cong Meshech Chochma create 7 lots of 77 Williams st.

- Netanyahu fires head of Shin Bet "Due to ongoing distrust, the Prime Minister must have full confidence in the head of the Shin Bet. Still, unfortunately, the situation is the opposite - I do not have such confidence." Leftist organizations plan protests.

- Trump: The "Pardons" that Sleepy Joe Biden gave to the Unselect Committee of Political Thugs, and many others, are hereby declared VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT, because of the fact that they were done by Autopen. In other words, Joe Biden did not sign them but, more importantly, he did not know anything about them! The necessary Pardoning Documents were not explained to, or approved by, Biden. He knew nothing about them, and the people that did may have committed a crime. Therefore, those on the Unselect Committee, who destroyed and deleted ALL evidence obtained during their two year Witch Hunt of me, and many other innocent people, should fully understand that they are subject to investigation at the highest level. The fact is, they were probably responsible for the Documents that were signed on their behalf without the knowledge or consent of the Worst President in the History of our Country, Crooked Joe Biden!

 

-Kashrus alert: Smirnoff  dark roasted espresso inused with natural flavors is not cholov yisroel 

- A French Parliament member is demanding that the U.S. return the Statue of Liberty, claiming that America has lost its way and no longer stands for what the iconic sculpture represents.

Oif Simchas Sunday 17 Adar

Weather: 53° Showers and thundershowers this evening will give way to steady rain overnight. Potential for heavy rainfall. Low  Winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 100%.

Chasunas

Wolfson - Deutsch Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Almaliach  - Shashua Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Delman - Pinter Fountain Ballroom 

Radner -  Godfrey N’eemas Hachaim

Sunday March 16 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather:  63° Mostly cloudy skies with a few showers this afternoon. Chance of rain 30%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

-Trump: We are actively monitoring the severe tornadoes and storms that have impacted many States across the South and Midwest — 36 innocent lives have been lost, and many more devastated. The National Guard have been deployed to Arkansas, and my Administration is ready to assist State and Local Officials, as they help their communities to try and recover from the damage. Please join Melania and me in praying for everyone impacted by these terrible storms

- Assemblyman Avi Schnall called to ban electric scooters. Following a accident earlier today. Interestingly there's been no newsflash about the monthly 500 car accidents in Lakewood sending tens of people to hospital daily with broken bones. T

- Minhag Yeahiva BMG to say tachnun today even though it's Purim D"Mukafin in EY and they are eating seudas Purim.

- Purim in Yerushalayim today heavy traffic reported getting into the city. Reports of some police activity in the bais Yisroel neighborhood due to parry with revelers that got out of control.

שלשים יום קודם החג

Stores roll out Pesach products as shopping for yom tov begins. XL eggs on sale @Nutmeg $4.49

- Schools and yeshivos off today, local meighborhood shuls host yeshivas Mordechai hatzadik learning programs 

- Trump: The person who was the real President during the Biden years was the person who controlled the Autopen!

- MDY daf yomi opening a heshiva6in EY for bochurim to learn the daf B"iyun

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Eliyihu Shain ZTL at age 99 originally from Brooklyn/EY levaya in Lakewood this morning with kevurah in EY. His wife worked for many years in Bais Yaakov of Boro Park. Daughter Mrs. Chaya Rivka Rabinowitz (wife of Reb Mendel Z”L), Mrs. Gnesha Tauber, R’ Shimon Shain, Mrs. Miriam Bender (wife of R’ Paltiel), Mrs. Penina Lewanoni (wife of R’ Avrhom Moshe), Rebbetzin Chana Rochel Platnick (wife of R’ Meir), R’ Yisroel Meir Shain (Monsey), and Mrs. Shulamis Klang (Kiryat Sefer).

Israel At War Sunday March 17

 Israel at war day 527

-US forces are launching another attack on the Houthis in Yemen.

- Yemen’s Houthi forces announced they launched 18 ballistic and cruise missiles, along with a drone, at the USS Harry Truman in retaliation for US airstrikes on Yemen. Us says 12 missles we're intercepted.

- Witkoff to CNN: "Hamas' proposal is a NON-STARTER, it is simply unacceptable. What is happening with the Houthis in Yemen shows where we stand against terrorist organizations - I recommend that Hams start taking the situation seriously."

יתקע בשופר והלך בסערות תימן.... 

- Israel’s air defenses are on high alert tonight for a possible Houthi missile attack in response to the US military assault on Yemen.

-Senior Houthi official to Qatari Al Arabi channel: "The response to American aggression will be painful and deterrent. This is an unjustified attack and a violation of our sovereignty. The US will not achieve any goal from its aggression, and the resistance will continue until its last breath. The Trump administration is trying to take revenge on Tehran by claiming that Sanaa is an Iranian protectorate; our decision is independent."

IDF kills 9 Hamas terroristsin Gaza: Oct. 7 terrorist and others ‘operating under guise of journalists’ killed in Gaza over shabbos in Beit Lahiya strike

- IRGC Commander Hossein Salami threatens the US that: ‘Tehran will respond firmly and destructively to any enemy that carries out its threats.” He also disavows the Houtis: “They make their own operational and strategic decisions

- Amit Segal: Israeli officials tell me that negotiations with Hams have hit a wall due to extreme gaps between the position of Israel and the US and the position of Hams.

- Trumps threat to Lebanon: The Saudi "Al-Hadath" channel reported that the Trump administration wants immediate results in Lebanon in a "very short" timeframe and will encourage IDF military action if the desired outcome is not achieved soon.

- IDF confirms it attacked Lebanon: "We attacked and eliminated two Hezbollah terrorists who were observation operatives and were directing terrorist operations in the Yatra area and the Mis al-Jabal area in southern Lebanon

Motzei shabbos Shushan Purim

                      פורים משולש  דמוקפין תשפ"ה

Weather advisory  for Ocean county:

Patchy fog across New Jersey will reduce visibilities down to 1 mile or less. There will also be locally dense fog that will reduce visibility down to 1/4 mile or less.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

-Tonight marks the third Yahrtzeit of Hagaon Reb Chaim Kanievsky Zatzal.

- Purim Recap: Purim  in Lakewood unlike the usual there was almost no traffic on Friday, as people started their seudas early lots of shuls had a festive kabolas shabbos  and some late minyanim maariv for those who were פורס מפה ומקדש

Erev shabbos bochurim were seen hitching back home an hour to shabbos.

 Reports indicate over 15 million was given out the Lakewood area over Purim. Purim night in BMG thousands gathered for the annual purim Tish  with the Roshei Yeahiva. Both Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita and Rav Yeruchom Olshin shlita spoke strongly about the power of עמלק ofbtoday and refrenced the WZO elections speaking strongly against those that are voting.

- Melava Malka Mesivta of Eatentown with Joey Newcomb 1300 New Hampshire  ave

-Skulen Tish Melava Malka 10:45pm

-Melava Malka Bais Faiga/Oorah music

- Under President Trump's orders, the U.S Navy's Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group carried out attacks on Houthi targets in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen. The strikes targeted the Houthis' drones, air defenses, and missiles to free up Red Sea shipping lanes.

News Over shabbos 

- The US begins extensive strikes against the Houthi terrorist regime in Yemen

- The negotiations on Gaza with Hamas are reportedly deadlocked

 - Trump tells Lebanon that Hezbollah must be disarmed or the IDF will resume broad military operations in the country

- Trump: Today the fugitive leader of ISIS in Iraq was killed. He was relentlessly hunted down by our intrepid warfighters. His miserable life was terminated, along with another member of ISIS, in coordination with the Iraqi Government and the Kurdish Regional Government. PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH!

-Trump: Today, I have ordered the United States Military to launch decisive and powerful Military action against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen. They have waged an unrelenting campaign of piracy, violence, and terrorism against American, and other, ships, aircraft, and drones.

Zmanim פורים עש"ק פר' כי תשא

 Friday, March 14, 2025 / י״ד אדר תשפ״ה

ערב שבת פרשת כי תשא פורים

שבת שושן פורים

-Chatzos 1:06 pm

-Candle lighting 6:44 pm

 shkia/Sunset 7:02pm

- Reminder empty  pockets from money before shabbos

Weather shabbos 52°Showers in the morning, then cloudy in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30%.

Stores Friday-Purim Day:

Npgs-  open until 12:00 pm

Aisle 9 Lakewood 6:00 pm

Aisle 9 Jackson will be open until 1:45 pm

Kosher Village  4:00 pm

Kosher West  4:30 pm

Evergreen 5:45 pm

Super Stop  5:30 pm

Purim 5785 News Briefs Lakewood

Make Purim Fun  Again

(כל המועדים עתידין ליבטל וימי הפורים אינן בטלים לעולם (ילקוט שמעוני, משלי, רמז תתקמד

By Achash virus & Vash tee Hent

- Purim feast at the White House

Achashveirosh and Trump both want to rule the world: Trump from Greenland to Panama and China.  Zelensky gets kicked out after JD Vance points at him

- Trump reaches out to local Lakewood Bais Din to undo yichus of Chuck Schumer after he called him a Plishti 

- Big Brother:

Hatzolah/ Nefashos LCSW Chaveirim chavivim shomrim LPD Vaad TLS  watsapp statuses issue joint statement to the community:

"This Purim don't drink and drive, pull over to the side"

New service ואכלת בדרך

Full oil change and tire rotation before you get to yeshiva while sitting on the 9. Free complimentary fleishig meal  with a ice coffee as for when you arrive after 6 hours

Technology warning

TAG beepers won't explode if you don’t take them into shul. Be careful though, if your phone is on during davening; it might do a Hezbollah!

New Nusach at Bris

Babies are now born with mesivta acceptance letters in hand. By the bris, they say: "Keshem she'nichnas, ken yikones le-mesivta ploni!"

From the grapvine

"They want the Girls should wait a year to start shidduchim.” A whole year! What are they supposed to do — marinate? Actually, some askanim had a great idea — “Let the girls dip in perfume like Queen Esther did for twelve months!” Yeah, because that totally solves the crisis. “Sorry she’s not engaged, but wow, does she smell like Gan Eden.”

DOKE

Adirei opening Department of Kollel Efficiency (DOKE) requires all yungeleit to submit a list of 5 things they learned last week. Responses may be submitted via the LSTA portal.

Trump attempts שלום עלינו

After tackling Russia Ukraine and Hamas Trump sets his sights on bringing peace to Satmar, Bobov, and Ponovezh. Though the chances are slim

Fixing Lakewood infrastructure:

Trump offers to clear everyone out of Lakewood and turn it into a parking lot. It worked in Gaza why not try it by shipping everyone out to Brooklyn they will come back to a beautiful town with enough parking and a renamed Lake Carasaljo to Lake of Adirei Hatorah

Another  cholent spot

Theres not enough cholent places so another one is coming to Lakewood: importing the Deitch cholent from Yerushalayim to Lakewood.

A kloynimus Felderstein remarked not only will we get the Avir of Eretz Yisroel  but also the gas.

Ahead of their Time

Lakewood township committee is the first local government to go remote in 2025 ahead of time in case a new pandemic hits. They've been forward thinking for the last 5 years. 

Jet setting for the shidduch crisis

Rabonim flying around in private jets to discuss climate change's effect on shidduchim. Freezing cold buchurim in BMG don't get to date for the first 3 months they noticed. The next trip is too Greenland to see if cold litvaks are a match for chasidim.

Reform Rabbanit keeps Matzah Prices down

No eggs in shmurah matzah this year, says the Reform rabbi as they try to keep it affordable for the spouses who keep kosher. They will have a full line of soughrdough or wole chometz bread.

No Ishur needed for Whitehouse 

After successful door knocks by Zelensky and Netanyahu, the meshulachim now head to the White House for handouts.

Lakewood voted Most Gullible Town

Politicians offering free houses to Lakewood residents after noticing the successful election campaigns  that promises dont have to be kept politicians can now promise the world knowing that Lakewood voters will turnout to the polls look what the  free tuition did.   they will promise it again and again until the kids  grow up.

Quoteble quotes: Rebbe says, "You won’t take even a penny with you to Olam Ha'Emes."

The talmid responds, "Yes, because Trump stopped making them!"

Headlines

- Venohapoch Hu: Rosh Mossad begs WhatsApp Admin to let him into the group.

- Girls who wait a year for shidduchim will get 6 month in shemen hamor and 6 month free 24/6

- Bigson and Seresh get caught trying to decode new Lakewood Hatzolah Radio frequency 

- Toms River resident stored his medicine at his litvak neighbor "it says to keep it in a cold place"

-Yo mama... if she lived as long as Mesushelach, she still wouldn’t have finished visiting all the restaurants in Lakewood!

-Youngerman tells cashier at supermarket כתבוני לדורות

- Politicians tell askanim seeking office, public office is not as lucrative as it used to be, there's just too many cameras around.

- Young Toms River Baalabatim devastated after they flew private and no one found out about it

- Kanoim suspected with planting lice infestation at long shaitel stores, bugging smart phones

- Influencer gives up instagram after asifa and joins TikTok instead

- A kosher Marijuana restaurant is opening in Toms River it will be called am yisrael high, Pot yisrael under the high K

- Mishpacha magazine puts vashti on the front cover without a tail feminist outraged

More news 

Ģuiness record

Guinness World Record for staying fleishigs: A Lakewood food critic has the Guinness World Record for staying fleishigs for 15 years. Between new restaurants, Shabbos, and siyumim, he never went 6 hours without eating meat. When asked if he misses a good slice of pizza, he said, "I eat meat pizza all the time!"

-Trump seeks Lakewood committee advice how to stay in power as he looks forward to 2028

-Bittul Yisrael services offered

To keep up with the current times a new service is now available by a board of rabbis  for all things Bittul from chometz to kiddushin  from kohen to yisroel and everything in between for the right price you can undo your status or identity. New for this year Bishul Yisroel  blowtorch kashering shul offices  with shearis hashgacha

Motetzes members new signature 

- Moetzes Hachachomim issues new policy:

following several public relations scandals a new  signature  system was enacted. We will now require 3 signatures upfront, one for the initial letter, another for the retraction and the 3rd for the retraction of the retraction. new for this year the chachamim will have an option to sign with invisible ink so they can sign without facing consequences 

Old Lakewood museum 

Museum opening showcasing  Lakewood of old 

A new museum will be opening in Lakewood showing what life used to be like last year among the items featured will be a pair of both mens and ladies socks, payos behind the ears, pants with pleats,  regular size pants, shirts with pockets, white shirts, a live magid shiur with a beard, gefilta fish, a gvir who worked hard for his money, and a litvak.

 - New fleishig restaurant opening in Lakewood "Noisar"

This restaurant promises to offer something unique to the sophisticated  Lakewood/Toms River palette that is tired of high end steaks. The Noissar menu will feature the favorite Sunday night leftovers that bubbly and mom would serve back in the day, bringing a nostalgic feel to today's fast food era. The Thursday night leftovers will also be from the previous shabbos. The freshest leftovers will be available on Sunday.

From FJJ Purim edition 

THINKING OF MOVING TO TOMS RIVER, MIAMI BEACH?

Check the boxes below see if you are eligible! Are you ready???????

1. hi top shtreimel with colorful bek with light shadow

for a beard

2. nursing home guy, no sox, top 2 buttons of shirt unbut toned, tapered pants 4 inches off the ankle

3. a drop otd with frum kids

4. drive Teslas

5. do Stefansky with free Artscroll

6. make large vachnachts even if you had a girl

7. cash advance guy

Executive Orders – Purim Edition

 🦅🇺🇸 Executive Orders – Purim Edition 🇺🇸🦅

By Order of President Donald Y. Trump 

"My fellow Yidden, it's the most fabulous Purim ever — maybe the best Purim in history, everybody's saying it. And I’m signing some tremendous executive orders. Believe me, no one makes Purim great like me. Not even Achashverosh. He didn’t even rule Chinaa  or have frum einiklach.

📜 Executive Order #1: Adirei Access for All
No more exclusive VIP fundraising dinners. All yungerleit must be invited. We’re making Torah great for everyone. No velvet ropes in the olam haTorah!

📜 Executive Order #2: Universal Yeshiva Acceptance
Every boy must be accepted to a yeshiva — no exceptions. Failure to comply? The menahel gets deported. We’ll send him to Toms River.

📜 Executive Order #3: Rabbonim Cannot Endorse Democrats
It is hereby illegal for Rabbonim to pressure people to vote for liberal politicians. This is a free country —well, not Free tuition

📜 Executive Order #4: Make Shuls Friendly Again
No talking in shul bans are canceled. Gabbaim are hereby instructed to smile, offer a candy, and chill out. Let people whisper about the Rabbis speech— it’s therapeutic.

📜 Executive Order #5: Milchig-Fleishig status Rule
All Fleishig Restaurant Reviewers must wait six hours after a milchig slice before rating ribs. No more cheesy opinions about brisket or Chulen or however they say it Choont

📜 Executive Order #6: Hitchhiker Protection Act
Anyone who refuses to pick up a bochur hitching on Route 9 will have their driver’s license revoked. Even Teslas must slow down for yeshiva boys.The Genisis guys don't pick up,bad middos.

📜 Executive Order #7: Anonymity is Over
All anonymous askanim must be unmasked. The files will be released — names, photos, favorite kugel recipes. No more mystery men pulling strings from dark leil shishi cholent spots.

📜 Executive Order #8: Sourdough is a Mitzvah
At least one Lechem Mishnah must be sourdough. It’s time to elevate the Shabbos table. Bonus: it pairs nicely with Trump-brand hummus (now in gold tubs).

📜 Executive Order #9: Matanos L’Evyonim & Shalach Manos Rules
You’re yoitze with two eggs, but not if they came from a WIC box. Sorry take that up with Ivanka she's not a bas talmid chochom

📜 Executive Order #10: Publications With Nashim Must Include Melania
Any frum magazine that prints women’s pictures must include Melania. She’ll be tznius. She’s wearing a black hat and a sheitel — and she looks fantastic.

📜 Executive Order #11: Tariffs on Out-of-Towners
Effective immediately, any resident from Jackson, Toms River, or Howell who uses Lakewood for its superior schools, restaurants, or even endures our infamous traffic, and then dashes back to their cushy home, will face special tariffs. Usage Fee: If you benefit from Lakewood’s communal excellence, you must contribute accordingly.
Fair Share: It’s only fair that those who take advantage of our community’s strengths help keep Lakewood great!

📜 Executive Order #12: Standardized Interview Language
Effective immediately, all media interviews—whether for community events, shidduch updates, or national headlines—must be conducted in clear, standard English. "My fellow Yidden, clarity and respect are the foundation of great communication—and we simply won't have any interviews where the language is a confusing mix of tunabeigeled or Yinglish Yeshivish. It's time to ensure that all interviews are conducted in proper, clear English, so that no Litvkas ever feel spoken down to!"


✨ Conclusion:
This Purim, we’re bringing back common sense, kavod hatorah, and good herring. We’re gonna Make Shushan Great Again.

Signed,
President Donald Y. Trumpstein

Israel At War Thurs March 13

Israel at war day 524

- Witkoff said to present Israel, Hamas with new proposal to extend Gaza ceasefire outline said to stipulate release of five living hostages and return bodies of nine slain hostages on first day of truce extension

Zmanim and Places for Krias Megilla for נשים

 Maariv in BMG 7:52 PM קריאת מגילה is 8:14

Shachris Kvasikin 6:40 Netz 7:09.31

Other minyanim 7am Forest, 7:45 Bais Sholom, 8:00am Yoshon, 8:25 Ateres Esther, 8:55am Mizrach.

Thursday Taanis Esther March 13 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 48° Cloudy.

-Shkia 7:01 pm fast is over 7:43 pm it is customary to extend the fast untill after קריאת המגילה

סגולה גדולה לקרוא פרק כב' בתהילים ולבקש בזכות מרדכי ואסתר המלכה את כל מה שרוצים   

BMG Purim tish tonight 10:45pm at the Bais Aaron B"M 10th st and Clifton 

Supermarket schedules

Thursday 

Aisle 9 open until 1 am 

Bingo 6pm (closed purim)

Gourmet Glatt both stores 6pm (closed purim)

NPGS all open until 6:30pm 

Evergreen 9pm

Kosher Village 9:00 pm.

Kosher West  open until 11:00 pm.

Super Stop  open until 1:00 am.

Friday-Purim Day:

Npgs-  open until 12:00 pm

Aisle 9 Lakewood 6:00 pm

Aisle 9 Jackson will be open until 1:45 pm

Kosher Village  4:00 pm

Kosher West  4:30 pm

Evergreen 5:45 pm

Super Stop  5:30 pm

- For the first time in years, a total lunar eclipse will dazzle American spectators tonight, complete with a view of the resulting glowing red "blood moon.". Beginning late Thursday, March 13 into the early hours of Friday, March 14, the Earth will pass between the sun and moon, resulting in the phenomena that will be viewable in some capacity from all U.S. states

- State blocks reappointment of Lakewood Schools' $6 million attorney

 The school district's state monitor has blocked the reappointment of Lakewood Board of Education attorney Michael Inzelbuch after a scathing state report criticized his contract, which has paid him more than $6 million since 2017 and requires little accountability.

The move comes shortly after an Asbury

- Expect heavy traffic this afternoon with the morah shalach manos drop off

-BDE. Petira of Rav Zev Feinstein ZTL Rosh Yeshiva עמלה של תורה in EY at the age of 54.

- Purim spirit is here as the yeshiva bochurim do their annual shtick, one local yeshiva made a race track inside.

-There will be a netz minyan  Purim  morning at the Fountain  Ballroom  followed by a seder limud with מתן שכרה בצדה

-39th yartzeit of Rav Moshe Feinstein ZTL an unbelievable story about Reb Moshe zt"l upon his yahrtzeit as said by Horav Michoel Sorotzkin watch HERE 

- Poskim and Rabbonin in EY call on those going away for shabbos to leave no later than 1pm on Friday due to expected traffic on the roads

 Also as it us פורים משולש people should give tzedaka to the poor on Sunday too.

- Just in time for Purim Trump: The European Union, one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the World, which was formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the United States, has just put a nasty 50% Tariff on Whisky. If this Tariff is not removed immediately, the U.S. will shortly place a 200% Tariff on all WINES, CHAMPAGNES, & ALCOHOLIC PRODUCTS COMING OUT OF FRANCE AND OTHER E.U. REPRESENTED COUNTRIES. This will be great for the Wine and Champagne businesses in the U.S. The U.S. doesn't have Free Trade. We have "Stupid Trade." The Entire World is RIPPING US OFF!!!

-The Minhag is to give מחצית השקל, by Mincha we do NOT say  תחנון and אבינו מלכנו 

סליחות לתענית אסתר

קנא לשמך נורא ונקדש, חזה כרמך נהרס ונידש. זרויינו קבץ ושיר לך יחודש, קימם והחים בבנין בית המקדש. וכעשותך נוראות באותן הימים, אתנו הפלא תשועת עולמים. מצוא לפניך כפר ותנחומים, אל מלך יושב על כסא רחמים.

New Releases Purim Music 5785

 New music sets released ahead of Purim 5785

Taanis Esther Zmanim

 Thursday, March 13, 2025 / י״ג אדר תשפ"ה

 תענית אסתר 

Fast starts 5:51 am or 5:59am

-Shkia 7:01 pm fast is over 7:43 pm it is customary to extend the fast untill after קריאת המגילה

-The Minhag is to give מחצית השקל, by Mincha תחנון and אבינו מלכנו is not said.

      סגולה גדולה לקרוא פרק כב' בתהילים ולבקש בזכות מרדכי ואסתר המלכה את כל מה שרוצים     

-Reminder to do shabbos shopping as some stores will be closed  on Purim others with short hours on purim day

Kol Korei from The Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America

 The Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America has issued a statement designating tomorrow, Ta’anis Esther, as a Yom Tefila with special focus on Giyus bnei yeshiva in Eretz Yisroel the hostages in Gaza held by Hamas and the current Matzav in EY.

Agudath Israel added "We take this opportunity as well to request that you offer special tefilos on behalf of Shmuel ben Ita Etil, Rosh Yeshivas Philadelphia, Chaver Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah, Horav Shmuel Kamenetsky shlita. We are told that the Rosh Hayeshiva’s condition has improved, but that he still needs our tefilos. May he have a refuah shleimah b’karov."

Israel At War Wed March 12

 Israel at war day 523

- Israeli Political source: Contrary to false reports, NO offer was received to return ten kidnapped people in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire

- Trump: "Schumer is a Palestinian as far as I'm concerned. He's become a Palestinian. He used to be Jewish. He's not Jewish anymore. He's a Palestinian."

- Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei responds to President Trump's call to enter negotiations, saying it is a "deception of the public."

- During a meeting with the President of Ireland, President Trump referred to Israel: "They have to fight back. October 7th was a terrible day in the history of the world, and it's horrible how many people don't mention it. As President, I'm more exposed; I've seen videos you'd rather not see."

- U.S. President Trump says, "We are not expelling anyone from the Gaza Strip."

- Trump:” I just saw 10 hostages and they were treated really badly. I was shocked. I asked them, 'Was there any kindness shown? ... Did they ever say, 'Don't worry, you'll be ok ... or give you an extra slice of bread or something?' And all of these people said, 'Zero. It was hatred. It was pure hatred.'"

Taanis Esther Survival Guide for Lakewood Parents

 Taanis Esther Survival Guide for Lakewood Parents

A Note from a Social Worker: Staying Calm Amid the Chaos

As a social worker in the Lakewood community, I often hear from overwhelmed parents who feel like Taanis Esther is a perfect storm of pressure — traffic, tantrums, tight schedules, and the ever-growing lists of drop-offs and expectations.

Tomorrow, the scene will be familiar: cars inching along block by block, toddlers melting down in car seats, and a backseat filled with shalach manos bags teetering on the edge of collapse. You're expected to be in 14 places at once — dropping off shalach manos early, visiting morahs and teachers, reminding your kids to smile and say thank you — all while fasting and juggling regular responsibilities.

It’s a lot.

So here are a few gentle tips to help you navigate the day with calm, presence, and even a little joy:

1. Set Realistic Expectations

You won’t get everything perfect — and that’s okay. You’re showing kavod to the teachers and morahs, not competing in a Pinterest Purim competition. Even if one bag gets crushed or a ribbon falls off, your appreciation still shines through.

2. Prep Your Mind in the Morning

Before the chaos starts, take 5 quiet minutes — yes, even if it’s in the laundry room — to breathe deeply and set your mindset. Say a short tefillah or affirmation: “Hashem, help me go through this day with calm and kindness.” You’ll be surprised what a few moments of grounding can do.

3. Create a Drop-Off Game Plan

Map out your route the night before, and prioritize your most important stops first. Keep a printed list so you’re not scrambling. Build in buffer time — because yes, someone will forget their shoe or spill juice on a rebbi card.

Wednesday March 12 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 51° mix sun and clouds 

Fast: תענית  אסתר begins 5:51 am or 5:59am tomorrow morning 

- New York Times report: Tulsi Gabbard, the US director of national intelligence, has decided NOT to appoint Daniel Davis as her deputy following criticism the appointment sparked among the Trump administration and those around the president

- Judge bars toms river fire district winner from sitting after "additional votes" are unexplained 

Faa

- A federal judge has BLOCKED President Trump from revoking the security clearance of Perkins Coie, the law firm which helped develop the Russia Hoax

- Moadim LSimcha order deadline for Pesach is tonight.

- Evergreen kosher Eggs for $3.99 a dozen limit 1 case per family 

-US Inflation Drops to 2.8%: Inflation falls below expectations. As of March 2025, gas prices, mortgage rates, and egg prices have all decreased, contributing to the lower inflation rate.

- Purim Vibes: Playgroup kids are having a costume day ahead of Purim celebrations.

- Traffic on Central Ave: Despite ongoing construction, traffic continues to back up. The change to reduce Caranetta St to one lane hasn't improved the situation. Cars are still pushing through two lanes to make a left turn onto Route 9. Fortunately, the road will be open for Purim.

- Ruby Label Updates:

The appointment line will open on Monday, March 17th. Call (845) 426-4123, press #1 for Hopscotch, then select the Lakewood location. Shoes will be $39 per pair.

For brochures, email Hopscotchsummer2025@gmail.com starting on March 18th. Shoes not purchased must be returned to their original place by an adult to avoid an $11 fee.

-School Bus Accident on Garden State Parkway:

A school bus has been involved in an accident near mile marker 90 on the northbound lanes. Ten passengers have been transported to hospitals. The bus is not from a local school.

- Tehillim for the Koson Rebetzin, Chaya Malka bas Mattel Leah, from Oak & Vine, who is in critical condition.

BDE:Petirah of R' Mordechai Mintz Z”L, from Lakewood/Brooklyn, at the age of 84 after a prolonged illness. He was a Daf Yomi Shiur leader and Gabbai at Rav Avigdor Miller's Shul. His son, R' Ari Mintz, is the founder and head of Bnos Chaim Seminary in Lakewood. The Levaya will take place today at 12:00 PM at the Shomrei Hadas Chapel in Boro Park.

- Rav Uri Deutsch of Forest Park in Lakewood received a haskama from Rav Dov Landau regarding a kol korei to address the shidduch crisis. The proposal encourages boys to enter shidduchim earlier, while girls are advised to hold off for an additional year.

Assemblyman Avi Schnall’s Re-Election Campaign:

Assemblyman Avi Schnall kicks off his re-election campaign with an ad campaign in Lakewood media highlighting his legislative work.

Political Firestorm After Wedding Footage:

A political controversy erupted after footage from the wedding of Rav Shalom Ber Sorotzkin’s son surfaced. In the video, the attendees, including talmidim, sang a Niturei Karta song defying the IDF draft of yeshiva bochurim. בשלטון הכופרים אין אנו מאמינים ובלשכותיהם אין אנו מתייצבים"

 Israeli opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Avigdor Lieberman expressed outrage, calling for the stripping of voting rights from Charedim who don't serve. However, the Charedi leadership responded by supporting the young men at the wedding, stating that the persecution of Torah students by the Israeli left has already caused severe incitement.

- Rav Ben Tzion Kook, a renowned posek and student of Rav Elyashiv, addressed a query from Rav Simcha Bunim Londisky, a Lakewood Rav, regarding the issue of “פורס מפה ומקדש” this year on Purim, as it coincides with Shabbos. Rav Kook advised that lechatchila (ideally) it should not be done, as it leads to missing the recitation of "Al Hanissim" during bentching and shortens the Purim Seuda, as the main meal extends into Shabbos.

Hashkafa: Shidduch Remedy

The crushing might of the Rabbinate levied on helpless girls to remedy the shidduch crisis

Oif Simchas Tuesday 11 Adar

Chasunas:

Koenigsberg - Fried Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Plopped - Krieser Fountain Ballroom 

Purim on Friday When Do You Eat The Seuda

For informational purposes only for Halacha and Minhagim speak your LOR.

The next time Purim falls out on Friday is in 20 years.

Written by Rabbis Eli Gersten, Yaakov Luban, and Moshe Zywica of the Orthodox Union

The Rema (Shulchan Aruch OC 695:2) writes that when Purim is on erev Shabbos, it is preferable to begin the Purim seuda in the morning (before chatzos) so as not to detract from the honor of Shabbos.

The Mishnah Berurah (695:10) cites the Yad Efrayim who writes that if this will be difficult, one may l’chat’chila postpone the seuda up until three hours before Shabbos Bedieved (after the fact), if one is unable to begin the seuda until later, one must still eat the seuda up until Shabbos. If one is still in the middle of the Purim seuda at shkia (sunset), when shabbos begins, one can be  “Poress Mappa”, in which the Purim Seuda and Shabbos evening meal are essentially combined into one. According to this approach, the Purim Seuda begins late in the day on Friday. In the minutes leading up to sunset, one is to cover the challah/lechem mishna which is on the table and one then be mekabel shabbos with the recitation of Kiddush. (If one drank more than a Reviis wine ny the purim seuda he does not make a bracha of borei pri hagefen by kiddush only vayechulu and asher kideshanu) After Kiddush has been recited one simply eats a kzayis of bread and continues with one’s meal which has now been transformed into the Shabbos evening meal. Maariv is done after the meal. The Mishnah Berurah writes that if this were to happen, one would recite Retzei in bentching, but not al hanissim. One cannot recite both retzei and al hanissim, since this would be a contradiction. Since we are required to recite retzei, this indicates that it is Shabbat and Purim is over. Therefore, one can no longer recite al hanissim. (Kosher.com)

Tuesday March 11 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather:: 67° Sunny

- Dr.Rich Roberts  announces some changes for Purim donations at this year's KNA purim party. The vouchers will be decreased to $50 per person (last year it was $100) due to packed crowds last purim, but no limit on group size every member gets 50.  Doors will open 10:30pm - 12:45am

- US House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September: 217-213. Thomas Massie was the only Republican to vote no 

- Trump: the price of eggs have come down, interest rates have come down, gasoline prices have come down—It's all coming down! We're doing it the right way, and I have tremendous confidence in this Country and in the people of this Country...

- Trump: I will invite Zelensky to the White House. I hope Russia agrees to ceasefire; we will meet with them today or tomorrow 

- Three New Jersey colleges, Princeton University, Rutgers University and Rutgers-Newark, are among 60 schools nationwide which are being threatened by the Trump administration that they will lose federal funds if they don't do more to ensure Jewish students have a "safe and equal access to education."(Onejerseyschorr)

- Ontario Premier Doug Ford has agreed to suspend 25% surcharge on exports of electricity to Michigan, New York and Minnesota.

Ford will meet US Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Thursday.

- Some local schools said teachers  will be accepting shalach manos starting tomorrow  to beat the Lakewood traffic

- LSTA Kiosk open Tuesday and Wed 10:30-3:00. 475 Oberlin Ave S

- Update on bus accident one 14 year old bochur is still critical name is Naftoli ben Basya

All others have been released from hospital

 Nj reports A 14-year-old boy is "fighting for his life" after being pinned beneath an overturned school bus on the Garden State Parkway New Jersey State Police said troopers responded to the crash at 7:39 p.m. near milepost 170.5 in Montvale. A preliminary investigation found that the bus, driven by a 44-year-old Lakewood man, was traveling north when it veered off the right side of the roadway and overturned.

The driver sustained moderate injuries, while one juvenile passenger suffered serious injuries. Thirteen other juveniles sustained minor injuries, police said.

-EGGS for Pesach from Moadim LSimcha: We were B"H able to secure egg prices for our Moadim Customers - so long as there are other items on your Pesach order you may benifit from these prices. Any  Customer who only has eggs on their order - their order will be deleted(unless you have a different Pesach order)  more 

- Bloomberg: Putin deliberately set maximalist goals for ending the war in Ukraine, with the explicit knowledge that Zelensky and European countries would not be able to agree to them. There is no indication that Putin is willing to compromise on anything, and he is prepared to continue the war if all his demands are not met, including declaring Ukraine neutral, abandoning the ambition to join NATO, military demobilization, and recognition of all territories occupied by Russia

-Saudi Arabia: US and Ukrainian delegations meet to advance the Russia-Ukraine peace deal.

- Marco Rubio: After a 6 week review we are officially cancelling  83%  of the programs at USAID. The 5200 contracts that are now cancelled spent tens of billions of dollars in ways that did not serve, (and in some cases even harmed), the core national interests of the United States. In consultation with Congress, we intend for the remaining 18% of programs we are keeping (approximately 1000) to now be administered more effectively under the State Department.  Thank you to DOGE and our hardworking staff who worked very long hours to achieve this overdue and historic reform.

Trump says the United States will increase tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada to 50%.

Trump: Based on Ontario, Canada, placing a 25% Tariff on "Electricity" coming into the United States, I have instructed my Secretary of Commerce to add an ADDITIONAL 25% Tariff, to 50%, on all STEEL and ALUMINUM COMING INTO THE UNITED STATES FROM CANADA, ONE OF THE HIGHEST TARIFFING NATIONS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. This will go into effect TOMORROW MORNING, March 12th. Also, Canada must immediately drop their Anti-American Farmer Tariff of 250% to 390% on various U.S. dairy products, which has long been considered outrageous. I will shortly be declaring a National Emergency on Electricity within the threatened area. This will allow the U.S to quickly do what has to be done to alleviate this abusive threat from Canada. If other egregious, long time Tariffs are not likewise dropped by Canada, I will substantially increase, on April 2nd, the Tariffs on Cars coming into the U.S. which will, essentially, permanently shut down the automobile manufacturing business in Canada. Those cars can easily be made in the USA! Also, Canada pays very little for National Security, relying on the United States for military protection. We are subsidizing Canada to the tune of more than 200 Billion Dollars a year. WHY??? This cannot continue. The only thing that makes sense is for Canada to become our cherished Fifty First State. This would make all Tariffs, and everything else, totally disappear. Canadians taxes will be very substantially reduced, they will be more secure, militarily and otherwise, than ever before, there would no longer be a Northern Border problem, and the greatest and most powerful nation in the World will be bigger, better and stronger than ever — And Canada will be a big part of that. The artificial line of separation drawn many years ago will finally disappear, and we will have the safest and most beautiful Nation anywhere in the World — And your brilliant anthem, "O Canada," will continue to play, but now representing a GREAT and POWERFUL STATE within the greatest Nation that the World has ever seen!

Israel At War Tues March 11

 Israel at war day 522

- Egypt says the most realistic outline for implementing a deal is the release of 10 hostages alive (without ceremonies) in exchange for extending the ceasefire by two months

- So far today in Israel, several successful terrorist eliminations have occurred:

 In Lebanon, a targeted elimination by a drone on a terrorist vehicle.

 In Gaza, 5 terrorists were eliminated in an airstrike.

 In Judea and Samaria - Jenin, 4 senior officials were eliminated early this morning.

- Turkey will block Israeli involvement in all NATO exercises until a final and permanent agreement is reached to end the war in Gaza

- Ahead of Doha talks, Witkoff says ‘deadlines’ key for deal on ceasefire’s next phase

Trump envoy says all on the table if Hamas agrees to disarm and leave Gaza; Israeli delegation heads to Doha with Witkoff proposal

 -US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the Saudi Crown Prince MBS in Saudi Arabia tonight and discussed the Houthi threats to global trade and the future of the Gaza Strip - without Hamas.

Hashkafa Q&A

Hashkafa with Rav Gershon Ribner Shlita

כך שנו רבותינו

Prudence in the timing for a youngerman to buy a house Seeking the absolute righteousness in Choshen Mishpat Anticipating the Messianic Era with today's values Amshinover Rov: Supplications that take chutzpa to ask Hashem for

Five Years Later: What Has Eretz Hakodesh Done?

Five Years Later: What has Eretz Hakodesh Done?

Read this very detailed 2 part article from harehbetzba.com disecting all the promises that were made by Eretz Hakodesh how they would “protect the Kedusha of Eretz Yisroel.” from the threat of the Reform movement pertaining to the kosel, Geirus, Shmittah, The Draft and more. The articles include letters and references from gedolei yisroel.

Part 1 HERE

Part 2 HERE

The idea of a frum party entering the World Zionist Organization (WZO) was first floated in 2019. It was rejected by dozens of Roshei Yeshiva because “no matter the supposed financial gain, it is forbidden to support, join, and identify with an organization whose purpose is to remove Torah as the foundation of the Jewish people. Joining the WZO is an immense Chillul Hashem, and by doing so, Eretz Hakodesh rendered itself illegitimate from its inception” (Here, also see here from talmidim of R’ Aharon Kotler, and here for background on Eretz Hakodesh and statements from previous Gedolim).

But never-the-less they pushed forward with the promise that they would “protect the Kedusha of Eretz Yisroel.” Repeating again and again that this isn’t something they want to do, but something they have to do. In a powerful letter responding to claims that R’ Chaim Kanievsky had permitted voting in the WZO as a horoas shoh in order to “save Kedoshay Yisroel”, a claim that was obviously rejected by the above mentioned rabbonim and roshei yeshiva, R’ Aharon Feldman writes: “Protecting kodshey Yisroel means stopping the assaults on Chareidi Judaism by the Israeli government in matters of the Kosel, geyrus, marriage, recognition of Reform etc. But this is an incorrect presentation of the issue; they will not save kodshey yisroel. . . This is nothing less than a fantasy. . . The advocates of Eretz Hakodesh have misled the Chareidi public, including several prominent Rabbonim, with a campaign designed to convince them to follow their fantasy,” (see the full letter here). Now we can look back on the previous five years and see exactly what a fantasy it was..........

In Conclusion

The roshei yeshivos and rabbonim who opposed Eretz Hakodesh did so afilu im timtze lomer, even if everything they said was true. They said that we are forbidden to join an organization created specifically to redefine the Jews as a nationalist political group and not as the Am H-shem. We are forbidden from signing a declaration that the state of Israel is central to the existence of Klal Yisroel. And we are forbidden to join umbrella groups that include the Reform and Conservative. This is all even if Eretz Hakodesh would actually have been able to use the vast resources of the WZO to accomplish all of the things above. As R’ Elchonon said in the name of the Chofetz Chaim (1 & 2), ““Better for the majority of yeshivas to close ח”ו than to join [The Jewish Agency].”

But, with hindsight, it is clear that this is not a case of simple people making a seemingly reasonable decision to advance Torah values from within an otherwise unappealing organization and the rabbonim coming to remind them of the correct Torah hashkofah and historical precedent. This interpretation is, as R’ Aharon Feldman said, just a fantasy. They’re not stopping the Reform, they’re not saving the Kosel, they’re not making all the farmers in Eretz Yisroel keep shmittah, and they’re not doing anything to prevent actual dangers to frum Jews. Were they overly optimistic? Was it a lack of skillful askonus? No, to quote R’ Aharon Feldman again, “The advocates of Eretz Hakodesh have misled the Charedi public, including several prominent rabbonim.” And when we see their deception in one area, their dubious claims of rabbonim who supported them only to pull back their support shortly afterwards becomes all the more understandable.

So, what have they been doing for the last five years? Their successes might be more telling than their failures source 

Monday March 10 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 65° Plentiful sunshine. 

Gov Phil Murphy: I’ve been briefed on a crash on the Garden State Parkway earlier tonight near the James Gandolfini Service Area involving an overturned school bus from Lakewood.

- Updated: 13 bochurim taken to hospital one is in serious condition name for tehillim Naftoli ben Basya.

The bus was traveling from Lakewood to Skver

- Emergency responders, including Monsey and Bergen Hatzolah, are on the scene at the northbound Garden State Parkway at mile marker 107.6 in Montvale, NJ, where a bus, carrying passengers on their way to a Sheva Brachos in Skver, has overturned, resulting in multiple injuries and one person trapped.(Rockland daily)

- Trump: Thank you to the House Freedom Caucus for just delivering a big blow to the Radical Left Democrats and their desire to raise Taxes and SHUT OUR COUNTRY DOWN! They hate America and all it stands for. That's why they allowed MILLIONS of Criminals to invade our Nation. Sometimes it takes great courage to do the right thing. Congressman Thomas Massie, of beautiful Kentucky, is an automatic "NO" vote on just about everything, despite the fact that he has always voted for Continuing Resolutions in the past. HE SHOULD BE PRIMARIED, and I will lead the charge against him. He's just another GRANDSTANDER, who's too much trouble, and not worth the fight. He reminds me of Liz Chaney before her historic, record breaking fall (loss!). The people of Kentucky won't stand for it, just watch. DO I HAVE ANY TAKERS??? Anyway, thank you again to the House Freedom Caucus for your very important vote. We need to buy some time in order to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE. Unite and Win!!!

- Prices of eggs have dropped 

- Trump Education Department announces 60 more universities under scrutiny over antisemitism—NYP

-Moadim Lsimcha pffering Eggs for pesach at $3.90 a dozen limit of 60, for customers

-Judge Furman of SDNY blocked the Trump administration from removing Mahmoud Khalil from the US, “a Radical Foreign Pro-Hamas Student,” as the White House described him.

- Elon: There was (still is) a massive cyberattack against 𝕏. We get attacked every day, but this was done with a lot of resources. Either a large, coordinated group and/or a country is involved. Tracing …

- Trump: Following my previously signed Executive Orders, ICE proudly apprehended and detained Mahmoud Khalil, a Radical Foreign Pro-Hamas Student on the campus of Columbia University. This is the first arrest of many to come. We know there are more students at Columbia and other Universities across the Country who have engaged in pro-terrorist, anti-Semitic, anti-American activity, and the Trump Administration will not tolerate it. Many are not students, they are paid agitators. We will find, apprehend, and deport these terrorist sympathizers from our country — never to return again. If you support terrorism, including the slaughtering of innocent men, women, and children, your presence is contrary to our national and foreign policy interests, and you are not welcome here. We expect every one of America's Colleges and Universities to comply. Thank you!

- Twitter or X is down for millions of users worldwide

- Moadim L'Simcha of Lakewood

Pesach 2025  Lakewood Order Deadline: Wednesday, March 12th 2025

- Central Avenue construction: Crews redid caranetta and narrowed it down to only one lane entering onto Central. The problem will still remain as cars cab still block traffic attempting to get to the left turning lane onto Route 9. Unless a barrier will be put on a central the back-ups will continue.

- Democrat Josh Gottheiner campaign for gov has hired the Avi Schnall campaign team to promote his candidacy to the extended Lakewood Orthodox community ahead of the primaries. He is behind in the democratic field for Governor with Newark Mayor Ros Baraka leading in the polls. Regardless Lakewood has voted for Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the last election. Gottheiner has met with only private audiences so far in Lakewood

- Giyus: IDF will soon be sending out an additional 14,000 draft orders to members of the Charedi community. Among the 14,000, 9,100 will be randomly sent to Charedim who are eligible for military service, while the other 4,900 will be sent to those the IDF assumes will actually show up at the induction center. They include those who are working, who are students of higher education, or who hold driver’s licenses — indicators that they are not in full-time yeshiva learning.

-BDE: Petirah of Hayalda Chana Perel Price A"H

An 11 year old girl from Lakewood , after battling an illness for the last few years . Daughter of Ybl"c Rabbi Zevi and Chevi (Cohen)  Price. The levaya is  today at 2:30pm at the Chapel off 7th street . 

- White House Envoy Witkoff: "Zelenskyy sent a letter to the president. He apologized for that whole incident that happened in the Oval Office. I think that was an important step."

- BDE: Petirah of Rabbi Shmuel Lieberman z”l, a  fourth-grade rebbi in Yeshiva Torah Vodaas for approximately 40 years. He was in his 90's 

The levaya this morning 10:00 a.m. at the Lakewood  cbapel off 7th Street with Kevura in Long Island at Wellwood Cemetery.

Israel At War Monday March 10

 Israel at war Day 521

- Steve Witkoff: For a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hams to move forward, Hams must disarm completely and leave Gaza. "Hams has “no alternative” but to disarm and exit the Gaza Strip, if they do, “all things are on the table for a negotiated peace.”

- IDF is currently striking north of Daraa in Syria. Targets: former Assad army outposts and tanks that have not yet been destroyed, and the rebels are trying to take over.

- Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi: We are committed to our position regarding the ultimatum we set for Israel regarding the resumption of aid to the Gaza Strip (Wednesday). Our forces are ready to carry out operations. Military measures will be carried out from the moment the deadline expires - if the aid does not enter the Gaza Strip

- Hundreds of Pro-Palestine protesters gather in Federal Plaza in NYC to protest against ICE arrest of Columbia University former student Mahmoud Khalil.

- Qatar confirms that Hamas rejected the "partial solutions" presented by Trump envoy Adam Boehler in their first conversation. In subsequent talks, Hamas proposed an agreement that included a ceasefire of more than 10 years and clarified that it would not give up all its weapons in any case.

-Israeli Cabinet ministers criticized Adam Boehler’s  statements and direct contacts with Hams, calling them "a contradicting message to Hams that does not benefit Israel

- Israel was set to dispatch a delegation to Doha on Monday for a fresh round of talks on extending the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, after cutting off aid to the Strip in a bid to pressure  Hamas. White House envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, and then to the Qatari capital on Wednesday, as talks were taking place,

- Deir al-Balah Municipality (Central Gaza Strip): “Due to the Israeli power cut, the southern desalination plant of the central Gaza Strip camps has stopped working.  As a result, there is a 70% decrease in the water supply for daily consumption of the residents of Deir 

Al Balah

- Direct talks between US President Donald Trump’s Envoy for Hostages, Adam Boehler, and Hamas are an “utter mistake,” Finance Minister Bezalel Smotirch said in an interview on KAN Radio on Monday morning.

According to Smotrich, Boehler had “acted on his own accord” in order to free the captive soldier Idan Alexander, who is a US citizen. Boehler was acting “naively”, and the plan he proposed in Hamas’s name, whereby the organization agreed to disarm and return all hostages in return for a 5-10 year ceasefire, was “utter nonsense,” he said. Smotrich noted Boehler’s post on X on Sunday night clarifying that Hamas were “BY DEFINITION BAD people”

Oif Simchas Sunday 9 Adar

Chasunas:

Moldaver - Feder Fountain Ballroom 

Ohr chaim Meir dinner Ateres Leah yehudis

971 Caldwell Ave, Lakewood 

Yeshiva Ohr Yehuda dinner  Neemas Hacbaim

Audio: The Purim Story

Israel At War Sunday March 9

Israel at war day 520

- Israel Energy Minister Eli Cohen said the order to cut off electricity was "coordinated with the relevant security and political factors." This means that the Strip will have to rely mainly on generators and the fuel they have left

-Jerusalem ‘surprised’ after Trump official - behind Hamas talks says US not Israel’s agent

Adam Boehler defends talks with terror group, says deal possible in weeks. Senior Israeli officials were surprised to hear US hostage envoy Adam Boehler’s comments today that the US is not “an agent of Israel,” an Israeli source tells The Times of Israel.

-Israeli source: It appears that Trump envoy's talks with Hams to release American hostages have failed. N12

- Columbia University Pro-Palestine Protester and recently graduated student Mahmoud Khalil, has allegedly been detained by Department of Homeland Security in NYC.

According to his press release, the DHS agents said that the U.S. Department of State had revoked Khalil’s green card.

-Amit Segal made an excellent point just now: No wonder Hamas isn't afraid of Trump's threats - the Americans sit down with them and treat them like a legitimate organization, so what do they have to fear?

- Trump's Gaza Plan: Israel Treasury Secretary and Cabinet Member Smotrich Updates:  “The plan is taking shape. There is now action with the US administration to locate the countries (to which Gazans will emigrate). There are preparations to establish an extensive immigration administration in the Defense Ministry.  To put it into perspective, if 10,000 people leave a day, seven days a week, it takes six months. These are very long processes."

Replay: Levaya of Rav Nota Schiller ZTL

Levayah of Rosh Yeshivas Ohr Somayach HaRav HaGaon Nota Schiller ZT"L

Sunday March 9 News Updates Lakewood

55° A mix of clouds and sun Higher wind gusts possible.

DST Zmanim Chatzos 1:07:30 pm

Earliest mincha 1:37:30 pm

Shkiah 6:57pm

- Sunday before purim expect traffic around shopping centers, sales and Purim spirit at the stores.

-Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau officially leaves his position after resigning. Mark Carney has just been chosen as the new Canadian Prime Minister. In a speech right after he won the votes, he said he will continue the trade wars with the United States. "My government will keep tariffs on until the Americans show us some respect."

- Israir set to become third Israeli carrier serving New York route, with lower airfare

Israeli carrier seeks approval from US authorities to operate long-haul service after rival Arkia in February launched its first US flight challenging El Al's monopoly on the route

- Eggs at Bingo XL $4.99 limit 6

- Today Yartzeit of Rav Shmuel Auerbach ZTL

-Tefillos for  Rav Yosef Z. Feinstein  Rosh Yeshivas עמלה של תורה in EY  name added אלתר יוסף זאב בן שפרה

- Update from Philadelphia yeshiva on Conditionof Rav Shmuel Kamenetzky shlita: The condition of the Rosh yeshiva shlita was taken to the hospital on shabbod with pneumonia  BH his condition is stable and improving and hopefully he will be back home in a few days. name is  Shmuel ben Itta Ettel

- BDE: Petirah of Rebbetzin Shulamis Rotenberg a”h, who was niftar early Sunday morning at the age of 62. She is the wife of  YBL"C Rav Yaakov Yosef shlita rav of K’hal Shaarei Shlomo on Henry St.  Daughter of Rav Yosef Mitnick. She taught thousands of girls over the years at Bais Yaakov and Bais Kayla, leaving a lasting impact on generations of young women.  The levaya is scheduled to take place today at 3:15 PM at the Lakewood Chapel, 613 Ramsey Avenue. Kevurah will take place in Eretz Yisroel.

-A Hachtara  took place  for Rav Zev Volf Reis, who was appointed as theNew Rav of Khal Pleasant Plains/Weatherly in Toms River

- At Adirei HaTorah Shabbaton, the Aliyos for the roshei yeshiva were sold for astronomical sums to support the kollel youngeleit.

- Egg price investigation: The Justice Department is in the early stages of investigating the country's largest egg producers for what some are alleging is a "coordinated effort to restrict supply" and inflate prices.

Secret Service Confrontation: Shooting Near White House. Early on Sunday morning, U.S. Secret Service officers shot a man after he brandished a firearm near the White House, at the intersection of 17th Street and F Street Northwest in Washington D.C. The individual, reported to be possibly suicidal and from Indiana, was taken to the hospital after the confrontation. No Secret Service personnel were injured.

- Elon Musk threatenes to turn off internet access to Ukraine: "I literally challenged Putin to one on one physical combat over Ukraine and my Starlink system is the backbone of the Ukrainian army. Their entire front line would collapse if I turned it off.   What I am sickened by is years of slaughter in a stalemate that Ukraine will inevitably lose.   Anyone who really cares, really thinks and really understands wants the meat grinder to stop.   PEACE NOW!!"

- Frum social media was extatic reporting on the the YU basketball team making it to the NCAa tournament,  the team was knocked out in the first game.

Video: Purim vibes at a local lkwd shul celebrating the downfall of recent enemies

Motzei Shabbos Tezaveh News Updates

Weather: Tonight low of 27° Clear skies. 

Tomorrow 55 and windy

-Reminder Spring Forward: Daylight Saving Time begins Tonight at 2:00am 

- Tehillim: Hagon HaRav Shmuel Kamenetzky shlita was taken to ahospital on Shabbos, name is  Shmuel ben Itta Ettel

- BDE: Petirah of Mrs. Miriam Schechter A”H

 wife of Ybl"c Rabbi Aryeh Schechter Shlita, at the age of 69 after she  collapsed suddenly a few weeks ago while at work in a daycare in Lakewood. Originally  from Brooklyn known as decades, Morah Miriam was a cherished preschool teacher at Bais Yaakov D’Rav Meir, levaya tonight 12am at the Lakewood chapel.

- Melava Malka Yeshiva Bais Hatalmud Lakewood Parlor meeting at yeshiva Ohr Torah 

- BDE: Petirah Rav Zev Berlin ZTL R"Y of Gaon Yaakov in E"Y  early this morning. He was 83,a son in law of Rav Shteinman ztl

BDE: Petirah of Rabbi Nota Schiller ZTL, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Ohr Sameach and a founder of the Teshuva movement, passed away Friday night at Shaare Tzedek Hospital in Israel at the age of 88 after a short illness. Born in 1937 in Brooklyn, he was a key figure in founding Shma Yisrael Yeshiva in 1972, which later became Ohr Sameach. Levaya took place tonight at ohr sameach.

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- Over Shabbos, multiple large brush fires erupted across Long Island, New York, particularly near the Hamptons and along Sunrise Highway. The fires, driven by strong winds and low humidity, led to significant smoke plumes visible from as far as Connecticut. A state of emergency was declared by Governor Kathy Hochul, resulting in road closures, evacuations, and a major emergency response involving at least 20 fire companies and aviation support.