Wednesday January 8 News Updates Lakewood

 - Weather: 30° Windy with sunshine Winds at 25 to 35 mph could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Shabbos storm: Southern and central New Jersey could see 1 to 2 inches of snow Friday night into Saturday.

weather: 30° Windy with sunshine Winds at 25 to 35 mph could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Southern and central New Jersey could see 1 to 2 inches of snow Friday night into Saturday.

- 12:00am No serious threat right now BH to the drama reasons of LaBrea Hancock Park as the winds have died down allowing helicopters to fly and pour water over the fired. Earlier there were some reports of rabbonim instructing shuls to remove the siftei Torah.

- 10:00pm Fires get closer to frum community areas as fires breakout in the Hollywood hills section just 4 miles from the main frum areas.

Ben Shapiro: Friends of mine in LA area are having to evacuate their homes. This is the result of years of water, forest, budgetary, and staffing mismanagement. The state is a ....which is why it cannot fulfill its most basic duties to its citizens. This is a huge reason we left.

- LA fires: 5 people have  been confirmed dead. The Palisades  Fire is already over 15,000 acres with almost  0% containment.

- Carter funeral: All federal offices will be closed tomorrow on Thursday Jan. 9 according to the executive order issued by President Biden. This includes all U.S. Postal Services. Mail will not be delivered on Thursday. Stock markets will also be closed. UPS FedEx are open.

- Gedolei Yisroel in EY call for a yom tefilah this Friday Asara BTeves for the matzav  klal  in E"Y gezeiras giyus on Bnei Hayeshivos and for the Hostages.

- President Biden has announced that 10 Navy helicopters have been deployed from San Diego to assist in combating the wildfires.

"We are prepared to do whatever it takes, for as long as necessary, to contain these fires."

- Trump: Governor Gavin Newscum refused to sign the water restoration declaration put before him that would have allowed millions of gallons of water, from excess rain and snow melt from the North, to flow daily into many parts of California, including the areas that are currently burning in a virtually apocalyptic way. He wanted to protect an essentially worthless fish called a smelt, by giving it less water (it didn’t work!), but didn’t care about the people of California. Now the ultimate price is being paid. I will demand that this incompetent governor allow beautiful, clean, fresh water to FLOW INTO CALIFORNIA! He is the blame for this. On top of it all, no water for fire hydrants, not firefighting planes. A true disaster!

- President-elect Trump’s economic advisers tell Bloomberg they are considering doubling the state and local tax deduction (SALT) from the current write-off limit from $10,000 to $20,000, which could potentially deliver significant savings to many residents of New Jersey.

At a Mar-a-Lago meeting this coming Saturday, President-elect Trump will offer Republican members of Congress from New Jersey and other high-tax states to double the state and local tax (SALT) deduction for married couples, in exchange for their support on his planned tax bill, (onejersey)

- All municipalities in Monmouth and Ocean counties saw an increase in average property values from 2018 to 2023. 

Lakewood Township $22,420 change in average property value from $326,893 in 2018 to $349,313 in 2023

Toms River Township $171,991 change in average property value 

from $272,397 in 2018 to $444,388 in 2023

Howell Township  $145,205 change in average property value from $343,615 in 2018 to $488,820 in 2023

Jackson Township  $4,474 change in average property value from $327,046 in 2018 to $331,520 in 2023

Manchester Township $41,295 change in average property value from $160,255 in 2018 to $201,550 in 2023 (app)

Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita is in Eretz Yisroel for a family simcha. The Rosh Yeshiva went to be Menachem avel by Rav Meir Tzvi Bergman shlita on the petirah if his wife a"h.

-  L.A. Wildfires Spread as Officials Warn of Worse to Come

Tens of thousands were under mandatory evacuation orders as multiple blazes raged out of control. Gusty winds hindered firefighting efforts and raised fears that flames could reach more populated areas. Remarkably, there have been no reports of deaths caused by the multiple fires tearing through the Los Angeles area,

Chabad Rabbis Rescue sifrei Torahs,but storage with menorah burns down

Rabbi Zushe Cunin of Chabad of Pacific Palisades shared his harrowing experience as fierce winds fueled three major wildfires that continue to ravage California. As flames rapidly approached, Rabbi Cunin’s staff worked tirelessly to rescue sacred Torah scrolls from the campus, ensuring their safety amid the chaos

- Jersey shore chaverim: Electric car owners Please be aware of the cold weather and how it will affect your battery range.

 

LPD:  Register every camera initiative, 

In an effort to continue our commitment to providing excellent police services, the Lakewood Police Department is forming a community partnership so that all residents and businesses with cameras on their property can register with the department.

-Trump has filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court to block his Jan. 10 sentencing in NY v. Trump. Trump’s legal team argues the sentencing violates legal precedent and constitutional protections, calling it a “political witch hunt.”

The Satmar Rebbe Rav Aaron spoke at an event this week: "In Eretz Yisrael you can see Chasisidishe yidden who do not understand a word of Yiddish. There is a joke there that is told about chasid who came to the Rebbes tish, and one asks his friend in Hebrew: ?הבנת 'Do you understand? מה זה אויבישטער  - They don't know Yiddish in Eretz yisrael."

- Toms River residents reminder Everyone should remember to pay the quarterly payment to Toms River MUA (sewer) it’s due next week Friday January 10th they don’t send out reminders For those of you that are new to the area, this is your sewer bill to the township, if you do not pay it they could put a lien on your house. (The click lakewood luach)

- Not only Lakewood Toms River moves council meetings to afternoon; critics say it's to keep public out

Ocean ckunty official wants to sue JCP&L a $1 Billion lawsuit: At the board’s organizational meeting on Monday, acting Director Frank Sadeghi called for immediate legal action against the utility company, citing what he described as chronic service issues in the region. “I say that we immediately file a suit against JCP&L in the amount of $1 billion,”

 Power restored after Brief Power outage this morning in Toms River  affecting 8000 customers. JCP&L  said was caused by  a trip of a high voltage transmission line.

- Stomach bug outbreaks jumped 366% in N.J. last month. There were 70 norovirus or norovirus-like outbreaks reported to the state Department of Health in December, up from just 15 in December 2023, a spokesperson said.

Chabad of Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles sustained severe damage in the out-of-control wildfires currently raging in Los Angeles.

“We hope you and your loved ones are safe and well during this difficult time. As the Palisades Fire continues to affect our community, we wanted to share an update…the night is still a very long one, and the winds are still raging. We need all of your prayers to overcome this dangerous fire. We are in touch with many community members, some of who have not yet evacuated, and we are doing our best to help them connect with first responders to ensure their safety.”

“Baruch Hashem, we are grateful for our safety and are holding onto hope as we navigate the challenges ahead. Unfortunately, our property has been impacted—our storage area has suffered severe damage, as well as multiple cars in the parking lot. While these losses are difficult, we are most thankful that everyone is safe, and we continue to pray for the protection of all in the affected areas.”

Sifrei Torah were also rescued from a conservative synagogue called the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center before it was completely consumed by fire.

Rav Malkiel Kotler in EY nichum Aveilim by Rav Meir Tzvi Bergman shlita (Photo: Shuki Lerer)