Friday April 4 News Updates Lakewood

Friday, April 4, 2025 / ו׳ ניסן תשפ״ה

ערב שבת פרשת ויקרא

Candle lighting 7:06 pm

Shkiah/Sunset 7:24 pm

Weather: 66° Cloudy with occasional rain...mainly in the morning. Thunder is possible early Chance of rain 100%.

Shabbos day 51° Cloudy.

April showers car cleaning forecast rain Sunday & Monday

- Some have a minhag to deliver a shabbos hagadol drasha this week when erev pesach falls out on shabbos.

שבת הגדול מוקדם בכמה קהלות סאטמאר אומרים יוצרות לפרשת הגדול

- Rav Moshe Sternbuch shlita delivered a shabbos Hagadol drasha last night at the Dushinsky B"M in Yerushalayim.

- Trump  celebrated the Job growth numbers with a post on truth social, saying “great job numbers, far better than expected. it’s already working. hang tough, we can’t lose!!!”

to the many investors coming into the united states and investing massive amounts of money, my policies will never change. this is a great time to get rich, richer than ever before!!"

- Lakewood is becoming a key battleground in the race for Governor, with candidates vying for the Orthodox Jewish vote. Earlier this week, Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli visited local institutions, including a matzah bakery, where he claimed that Lakewood matzah tastes better than Boro Park’s. He emphasized that his approach would be one of action, not just words, such as school choice vouchera making the case that he’s the best choice for Lakewood.

Last night, Democratic candidate Josh Gottheimer visited Lakewood for a Thursday night Toamehu at the new Fried’s restaurant, located at the former Nostalgia site. He was interviewed by realtor Efraim Feder and promised to open an office in Lakewood if elected. He also vowed to cut taxes, address traffic issues on state roads, and expand free pre-K programs.

- Trump shows off Gold Card for US citizenship: "For $5 million this can be yours.

- This Sunday Chanukas Habayis, Hachnosas Sefer Torah, Hashlomas sifrei Neviim at Rav Lazer Apter shul 118 7th street. Speaking Rav Yeruchom Olshin, Rav Shmuel Yeshayah Keller, Rav Yosef Biton.

- This Sunday Chanukas Habayis at Meiras Bais Yaakov school off Oak St. MBD & Freilich band

-Burglars who broke into an electronics distribution center on Prospect Street in Lakewood this past weekend by cutting a hole in the roof, made off with more than $4 million in Apple watches and other consumer devices as well as a work van they used to transport the goods, authorities said. APP reports The burglary occurred between 9:30 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Lakewood police said.

The burglars disabled the security system by cutting its wires, authorities said.

The NJ Appellate Division has scheduled oral arguments to be held later this month on the appeal of the Besadar Holdings matter ti build 9 lots on cul de sac off 14th st. Faanews

- כן ירבו A fertility map of the US averaging woman age 15-44 Shows Lakewood area and Monroe as the most fertile in the northeast.

- Bravo Pizza in Toms River is offering a special promotion until Pesach for anyone who is involved in Torah learning. Whether you're a Yungerman or a Bocher, you can enjoy a Buy 1 Get 1 Free deal on any purchase! 

- NYT report: Pentagon officials have told members of Congress in recent days that the military operation against the Houthis in Yemen has had only limited success so far. The US is expressing frustration at the limited success in hitting the Houthis' missile and UAV stockpiles and launchers, who have moved 

- A viral post on LinkedIn claims that "Beth Medrash Govoha (BMG) in Lakewood, NJ, isn’t just the largest place of Torah learning in the U.S.—it’s also known for producing the highest percentage of male alumni millionaires under he age of 50".  There is no data backing up the claim though. The post reads: "Lakewood itself has transformed into a thriving hub of business and commerce, driven in large part by its dynamic and ambitious community.  From healthcare tycoons and real estate moguls to cash advance bankers and crypto gurus, BMG alumni have made their mark in the business world."  

- NSA director and Cyber Command chief Timothy Haugh, deputy Wendy Noble fired in major shakeup at wiretapping agency: They were Biden holdover.

- Howell Police issue statement after residents concern of a yom tov clothing drive  at the former stop n shop and future Moishas supermarket.

The statement said  CLOTHING DRIVE IN HOWELL AT FORMER STOP & SHOP

Kupas Yom Tov L'Bnei Torah, a non-profit organization that provides clothing to the needy, is currently operating at 71 Lanes Mill Road (formerly the Stop & Shop grocery store) in Howell. Families schedule 45-minute appointments in advance. At their allotted time, they park, enter the store, try on the clothing, and leave with donated goods. There is a Certificate of Occupancy that covers the premises, and the charity is operating legally.

Oif Simchas Thursday 6 Nissan

Chasunas: 

Rosenwasser - Stein Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Petegorsky - Mahforey Cedar Palace 

Kaplan  - Friedman Fountain Ballroom 

Eichorn - Fruchthandler Ateres Chaim Elazar 

- Tonight  Annual Shiur on הלכות פסח in BMG Beren  hall by Rabbi Yaakov Forcheimer shlita בנין דיני ערב פסח שחל בשבת at 9:30 pm live call in # on the conference 857-347-0100 pin 125005

- Tonight Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro author of  the empty wagon will speak about the WZO at Madison manor hall 8:00pm

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

-Adirei Hatorah event Hampshire Hills Jackson.

Israel At War Thurs April 3

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- Missile from Yemen was intercepted by the US military before crossing into Israeli territory; no red alerts were triggered

-IDF issues evacuation order for parts of Gaza City after rocket fired at Israel

Following rocket fire from the central Gaza Strip on Nachal Oz this evening, the IDF issues an evacuation warning for Palestinians in the south Gaza City area.

I- DF okayed Nova music festival, but didn’t inform troops deployed at border, probe finds

Military made no changes to defenses, didn’t hold any assessment on massive outdoor party; 100 Hamas terrorists ended up there after making wrong turn en route to Netivot (TOI)

- IDF spokesman says Israel has entered ‘a new stage’ of fighting Hamas

- The IDF and Shin Bet announce that a strike yesterday against a Hamas command center in northern Gaza’s Jabalia killed at least four tterrorists, including a terrorist who participated in the October 7 onslaught.

- Prime Minister Netanyahu, during the joint statement with Hungarian Prime Minister Orban, said, "Extreme Islam is led by one country in the Middle East, and that is Iran. It has branches, the three - Hezbollah, Hams, and the Houthis. But at the top, the one that drives everything, is Iran."

Thursday April 3 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather 75° A few showers this morning with overcast skies during the afternoon hours. Chance of rain 50%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

- Josh Gottheimer  Dem candidate for Gov was in Lakewood tonight at Frieds restaurant in Cross River mall. He said he will open a governors office in Lakewood and will focus on lowering taxes and  fix the traffic on thr state roads, as he experienced a taste of Lakewood traffic tonight. 

-Trump:"Every country's called us. That's the beauty of what we do. We put ourselves in the driver's seat. If we would have asked some of these countries, almost, most of these countries, to do us a favor they would have said no. Now, they'll do anything for us.” "It depends... as long as they're giving us something good."

-Tonight  Annual Shiur on הלכות פסח in BMG Beren  hall by Rabbi Yaakov Forcheimer shlita בנין דיני ערב פסח שחל בשבת at 9:30 pm live call in # on the conference 857-347-0100 pin 125005

- Report Netanyahu will visit the White house next week Trump will inform him that the US will cancel tariffs on Israel.

-Trump: think it's going very well—The MARKETS are going to BOOM...

- Ruby Label: Reorganized with some new styles open Thur 4/3 4-7:30 Fri 4/4 11:30-3:30 Sun 4/6 11-7 price $30-$39 a pair at shlomys 1700 Clifton ave,Lakewood 

- Badatz matzos $20 a Lb pick-up  sunday in Lakewood order Here

- Bein Hazmanim shiurim

Lutzk 1"00pm Rav Berel Shchar on Daled Kosos

Arlington shul Rav Elimelech Rotman Mashgiach Chevon Givat mordechai  drasha 1:00pm

- Tonight Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro author of  the empty wagon will speak about the WZO at Madison manor hall 8:00pm

- Lakewood Roshei Yeshiva Rav Malkiel Kotler and Rav Dovid Schustal shlita paid a shiva visit yesterday at the Saada family in Flatbush 

- Tefillos for Rav Yehuda Adas Rosh Yeshivas Kol Yakov name for tehillim Yehuda ben Chaya Esther 

- Dow drops 1,500 as US stock market leads a worldwide sell-off following Trump’s tariff shock The S&P 500 fell 4% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,520 points, and the Nasdaq composite sank 4%.

-Trump issues ‘prognosis’ for US after tariffs in medical metaphor: "The operation is over! The patient lived, and is healing. The prognosis is that the patient will be far stronger, bigger, better, and more resilient than ever before. make America great again!!!

- Trump's sweeping tariffs explained

A new 10% baseline rate and harsher “reciprocal” levies will impact dozens of countries, including key allies such as European Union members, Japan and Israel.

Online Chinese retailers, such as Temu and Shein, are no longer exempt from tariffs, due to the closing of a trade loophole on de minimus goods.

A 25% tariff has been issued on foreign-made cars, which impacts roughly half of all vehicles sold in America.

Following Trump’s “Liberation Day,” the Dow plunged more than 1,000 points over fears of an all-out trade war.

- French President Macron urges companies to pause all US investments following President Trump's Tariff's announcement.

- Elon Musk will continue to be a “friend and adviser” to the Trump administration — even after his stint at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is up, Vice President JD Vance said Thursday.

- Giyus: IDF sent out 10,000 draft notices only 205 enlisted  Avigdor Lieberman calls for  authorities to investigate Rav Dov Landau and Rav Yitzchok Yosef for encouraging draft dodging during wartime as a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison. He demanded that authorities “act in accordance with the law, and not to evade its enforcement.”

- NYC Mayor Eric Adams made waves this morning by revealing that he’s bowing out of the Democratic primary for mayor. Instead, he’s taking a gamble on a risky independent run, hoping to bypass party lines altogether.

Lakewood DPW drop off locations for next week Thurssday and Friday 

Lakewood’s Traffic Nightmare: Silence, Neglect, and Broken Leadership

When was the last time you found yourself stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic at midnight, blindsided by an unexpected road closure? Our politicians and township committee seem to have no problem communicating when it serves their interests—but when they're the ones to blame, they fall silent.

This is the daily nightmare Lakewood residents endure while the township committee remains asleep at the wheel, offering zero communication or accountability. They have utterly failed in their duty to serve us.

Many in Lakewood don’t rely on Waze or Google Maps for routine drives, yet without any warning, critical roads are suddenly closed, leaving people scrambling to navigate a maze of detours. Attending a wedding, running a simple errand, or preparing for Yom Tov has become a high-stakes game of Tetris. A five-minute drive now takes thirty, wasting our precious time—especially as we prepare for Pesach.

The biggest insult? The complete lack of communication, concern, or basic empathy from our elected officials.

The bigger question is: Who’s really benefiting from all these construction projects? Will they actually improve Lakewood’s infrastructure, or—as many suspect—are our representatives prioritizing developers, daycare owners, and nursing home operators over the needs of the people they were elected to serve?

Lakewood deserves leadership that truly represents its residents—not politicians who serve only the powerful and connected. This is unacceptable. We don’t have to put up with this. It’s time to speak out, hold our elected officials accountable, and demand real leadership.

Rav Moshe Sternbuch shlita on Joining the Zionists

Video: Harav Moshe Shternbuch shlita It's a חורבן נורא those who join with the zionists and  don't listen to the gedolim.

Ultimate Kashering Guide for Pesach 2025 | Watch Before You Clean!

Ultimate Kashering Guide for Pesach 2025 | Watch Before You Clean! 

 This complete Kashering guide walks you through everything you need to know — from ovens and stoves to sinks, counters, and more. Rabbi Yaacov Haber lays out the Halacha and the practical steps, clearly and simply. If you're preparing your kitchen for Pesach, this is the one video to watch. Got questions about your kitchen setup? Ask in the comments 

Chapters

0:00 Introduction 

16:10 Old dishes 

Oif Simchas Wed 5 Nissan

Weather: 42° Rain ending early. Remaining cloudy. Chance of rain 100%.

Chasunas: 

Gelb - Paskes Ne'emas Hachaim 

Lover - Devor Fountain Ballroom 

Rosenblatt- Glanzman Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Shenker -  Weinberger Lake Terrace 

Eisenberger  - Max Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Chabura Matzos cost price $24 a LB freshly baked tonight at sons of Israel 5th and Madison Lakewood 8-11pm

Mir Yerushalayim chizuk: Rav Shmuel friedman 944 Park terrace 9pm

- Police checkpoints in Lakewood tonight for Cell phone use

Wednesday April 2 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 48° A mix of clouds and sun early followed by cloudy skies this afternoon.

- Lakewood Police checkpoints for cell phones while driving Rt 9 and rt 88 and other areas. Gridlock traffic Pine St area rt 9 with road closures 

- "Our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world. We will be the envy of every nation, and we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer. We're going to reclaim our wealth. This is the beginning of Liberation Day in America." –President Trump

- Josh Gottheimer: Trump’s tariff plan is nothing but a direct TAX on hardworking Jersey families, whacking them with at least $2,000 a year in EXTRA costs. I’m introducing legislation to fight back against these reckless tariffs so we can make life more affordable for Jersey families.

-Dow futures tumble 1,100 points on fear Trump’s tariffs will spark trade war:

-Bloomberg: US stock futures plunged almost 4% after President Donald Trump outlined a slate of tariffs on US trading that raises the likelihood of a full-blown trade war that could plunge the US economy into a recession. Contracts on the S&P 500 fell 3.7% to 5,502 at 6:20 p.m. in New York, while Nasdaq 100 contracts sank 4.5%.

- Among other countries, Trump imposes 17% tariffs on imports from Israel. Even though Israel has canceled all tariffs on the US.  The United States will impose a 34% tariff on China, 26% on India, and 20% on the European Union.

- Trump: "My fellow Americans, this is LIBERATION DAY -- April 2, 2025 will forever be remembered as the day American industry was reborn, the day America's destiny was reclaimed, and the day that we began to make America wealthy again."

- Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch at the Ichud Hayeshivos  event: Bochurim are walking around with the fear that they will be arrested. You need to know that those responsible who are working on this are constantly thinking about them. 

- Amazon submitted a bid to acquire TikTok. Unless a majority of the company is acquired, a ban will occur in the US.

- WZO: Yated Neeman Hebrew edition quotes a drasha recently given by Rav Elya Brudny shlita that our Mesorah is clear אין לך אלא שופט שבימיך we follow the gedolim of our time. As this time around Rav Dov Landau shlita who is recognized as the gadol hador by the moetzes gedolei Hatorah in America said in a letter that you can not join or vote in the WZO elections, how can anyone do differently? 

- Pesach Bein hazmanim kollel Chazu learning programs at neighborhood shuls.

- Hachtara of Rav Yaakov Yosef Gewirtzman shlita who was appointed as Rav at the Khal Jackson 21 shul in Jackson. The Hachtara event will take place tomorrow evening at the Jackson 21  clubhouse.

- Jack Ciattarelli says Lakewood Shmura Matzah tastes better than Boro Park and don't be fooled by those who say a republican can't win in New Jersey see video below

- Shiva  for Rav Moshe Schwab ZTL several sons sitting in Lakewood today only at 147 Liberty drive 

- Frozen items Zichron Esther Shaindel chometz drop off call 732-886-5409 for location info.

- Trump tells cabinet members Elon Musk will be stepping back and  leaving soon per Politico.

- Att NJ Drivers To avoid the $13.50 charge and get the $9 E-ZPass congestion pricing rate, make sure all license plate and vehicle registration information with E-ZPass is current.

- Trump: IT’S LIBERATION DAY IN AMERICA! As tariffs kick in April 2nd.

- A Syrian source tells i24 that US President Trump is scheduled to meet new islamist Syrian ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa (Julani) during his mid-May visit to Saudi Arabia. The meeting was reportedly brokered by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin 

- Is New Jersey heading for a fiscal catastrophe? Budget analysts sound the alarm.

New Jersey’s finances are holding steady at the moment, but if spending continues at this rate, the state will deplete almost all of its $6.3 billion surplus account within the next two years, budget analysts said Tuesday.(NJ)

- NJ towns with the highest property taxes per county Monmouth County Highest: Deal Average Tax Bill: $23,250

Ocean County Highest: Mantoloking Average Tax Bill: $24,422

- Lakewood township upgrades the L shuttle  with new larger buses that service the satmar And Belz developments

- New Jersey electricity customers will see their bills rise on June 1 due to increased wholesale electricity prices.JCP&L and Atlantic City Electric have proposed additional rate increases to fund infrastructure improvements, which are pending regulatory approval.

- Woman who drowned her two toddlers last  summer found not guilty by reason of insanity remain committed to a psychiatric institution

- The Satmar Rebbe Rav Aaron Teitelbaum handed out $6,000 in cash to Kolel Yungerleit who were tested on their learning, donated by Hanagid Brach. 40 Yungerleit are from Satmar in Eretz Yisroel.(Belaaz)

- BDD: Petirah of Rav Yitzchok Spitzer zt”l, one of the prominent dayanim of the Skverer kehillah in New Square. He was 67 years old. Rav Spitzer collapsed in the midst of his avodas hakodesh of certifying the kashrus of a private mikvah in the community. A large levaya was held yesterday in Skver.

- New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ historic federal corruption case has been tossed — leaving him free to campaign for a second term without the threat of jail hanging over his head.

- The U.S. Department of Education took aim at New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy this week over cut education funds.In a social media post, the federal agency said Murphy's "COVID slush fund" was ending after the governor accused the Trump Administration of gutting $85 million in federal infrastructure funding from New Jersey schools. Murphy "doesn't know what he's talking about," the X account @EdPressSec posted.  New Jersey is continuing to receive all recurring federal education funds – but his (Murphy's) COVID slush fund is over," the account posted.

Photo: Annual cleaning kvitlach at the Kosel

Israel At War Wed April 2

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-Report in the Daily Mail: The U.S. and Israel are preparing for a strike on Iran that would permanently eliminate the threat posed by Iran's nuclear weapons program in the near future.

- Syria reports: Israeli strike on a scientific research institute in Barza neighborhood of Damascus. Among the targets attacked in Syria: T4 Air Force Base in Homs Province, which Turkey reportedly is working to take over

- Red alert south of Israel. A launch from Gaza has been intercepted.

- Prime Minister Netanyahu on the fighting in the Gaza Strip: "Tonight in the Gaza Strip, we shifted gears. The IDF is seizing territory, striking terrorists, and destroying infrastructure. And we are doing another thing - we are seizing the 'Morag Axis'. This will be the second Philadelphi, the additional Philadelphi Axis. Because we are now cutting the strip in half, and we are increasing the pressure step by step, so that they will give us our hostages. We are determined to achieve the goals of the war

- US said considering Iranian offer of indirect nuclear talks

- Expansion of the operation in Gaza: IDF Division 36 joined the operation and entered the Strip. The ground operation that began last tonight in the Rafah area is the IDF's most significant since the operation bega

- Palestinians report that the IDF dropped leaflets in the center of the Gaza Strip with the caption: "The time has come to liberate Gaza from Hamas.”

- Large-scale attacks last night in the Rafah area in the southern Gaza Strip and Palestinian reports of advances by forces in this sector. At the same time, airstrikes were also reported in eastern Khan Yunis

-Defense Minister Katz: "Operation 'Might and Sword' in Gaza is expanding to crush and cleanse the area of ​​terrorists and terrorist infrastructure and seize large areas that will be added to the security zones of the State of Israel - I call on the residents of Gaza to act now to eliminate Hams and return all the hostages."

- The massive buildup of American forces in the Middle East will peak in the coming days. The Pentagon revealed tonight that the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson will soon join the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman in the area of ​​control of the US Central Command. 

- The Pentagon also announced that the American air force would be strengthened in this sector. NBC reports that the US military has transferred a THAAD battery and two additional Patriot batteries to the command's area of responsibility. Arab sources report more than 140 American cargo flights over the past two weeks.

Oif Simchas Tuesday 4 Nissan

Kiddush Levana

Chasunas:

Jacobovits - Friedman Lake Terrace 

Fisher  - Gelbwachs Neemas Hachaim 

Krasinovsky  - Fried Ateres Reva 

Shifrin  - Block Fountain Ballroom 

Nehmad - Solymanzadeh Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Brecher  - Wallerstein Addison Park

List of New Haggados Shel Pesach 5785

List is from Seforim Chatter.com

Some of the hot selling hagados from past years Rav Elya Baruch Finkel Hagada, Rav Mattisyahu Solomon hagaada. The new one from Rav Yeruchom levovitz.

List from SeforimChatter

The Abuchatzeira Legacy Haggadah  Rabbi Mordechai Lebhar

Haggadah with Stories  Rabbi Nachman Seltzer 

Haggada Shel Pesach Leil Hiskadesh Chag  Rav Dovid Cohen, R’Y Chevron

Haggada Shel Pesach Ohel Moshe  Rav Moshe Scheinerman

The Haggadah of Wisdom: by Rabbi Yehonatan Eybeshitz 

Haggada Shel Pesach Nitzotz Echad Rav Doniel Alter shita

Haggada Shel Pesach Tiferes Yosef  Rav Yosef Engel

Haggadas Chachmei Tzfas

Haggada Shel Pesach Shevilei Pinchas Rav Pinchass Friedman 

Haggada Shel Pesach Tzvi LaTzaddik/Keren Yeshuah  Bluzhev

Haggada Shel Pesach Avnei Shoham

Haggada Shel Pesach Daas Binah Rav Yerucham Levovitz 

Haggada Shel Pesach Shoalin V’Dorshin

Legacy Haggadah: Insights from Gedolim whose Torah is Their Legacy Edited and compiled by Rabbi Moshe Hubner

Inspirational Reflections for the Seder Night Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi

Haggada Shel Pesach Avodas Yisroel Kozhnitz

 

Haggada Shel Pesach Avodas Yisroel Rabbi Reuven Lowy 

The Healing Haggadah Rabbi Michael Friedman

Haggada Shel Pesach Dover Sholom & Acharis L’Sholom  Mossad Harav Kook 

Tuesday April 1 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 55° Sunny skies. Gusty winds during the morning. High around 55F. Winds at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

- After 25 hours and four minutes, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey has yielded the floor, ending the longest speech in the history of the U.S. Senate.

- Florida :Decision Desk HQ projects Republican Jimmy Patronis wins the US House special election in Florida's 1st  congressional district for the seat previously held by Matt Gaetz.

- The Pentagon ordered the deployment of additional aircraft carriers to the Middle East and Indo-Pacific.

-WZO while Eretz Hakodesh has claimed to havve had the support of Rav Gershon Eidelstein ZTL, Rav Meir Kessler rav of Kiryat Sefer testified in a letter that Rav Gershon Edelstein zt"l absolutely opposed joining the WZO. Now his son R' Tzvi Yehudah has added his signature. in a letter on the front page of the Israeli Yated Neeman today that his father was annoyed by those active in joining the WZO.

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Dovid Wolpin ZTL from Monsey at the age of 81. A noted talmid chochom and marbitz Torah who was  critically Injured  last month in a car accident on Saddle River Road. Levaya today at the Stoliner BM off Main street  4:30pm

- Israel has removed all tariffs on imports of American goods. 

- The MTA says E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail websites, plus the Tolls NY app, will be offline from April 9 (7PM)–April 14 for upgrades, with no online payments or account access. After April 14, Tolls by Mail merges with E-ZPass, adding live chat and more payment options.

- Senator Cory Booker has been speaking on the Senate floor for almost 15 straight hours now, criticizing Donald Trump's ridiculous policies, vowing to stay on the senate floor as long as he's physically able.

-Kumzing global event tonight at the Ritz Theater in Elizabeth, NJ.Featuring:

Gershi Uri, Naftali Kempeh, Sruli Green, Shmueli Ungar, and Motty Weiss

- Starting today April 1st N.J. cops start crackdown on texting drivers for the next month. towns  across NJ received funding for this enforcement, Jackson: $7,000

Lakewood: $12,250, Howell $7000

- Lakewood planning board meeting today 6 pm watch livestream Here see agenda Here  Cheshek shlomo day care center application on White st.

- The Lakewood Department of Public Works (DPW) announced that, next week, Lakewood residents will have their trash picked up twice from their homes in order to assist with their pre-Pesach cleaning Director Phil Roux explains that residents whose weekly trash pickup is on Monday; and those whose weekly trash pickup is on Wednesday; will have their trash picked up on both Monday, April 7th and Wednesday, April 9th. Residents whose weekly trash pickup is on Tuesday; and those whose weekly trash pickup is on Thursday; will have their trash picked up on both Tuesday April 8th and Thursday, April 10th.

- SALT steakhouse in a post on LinkedIn say they will no longer be open to the public but will instead become a private only members club. Amounting  SALT STEAKHOUSE SOCIAL An elite membership program designed for those who truly appreciate luxury dining at its finest. Membership will be $10,000 per year, and only a select few will have the privilege of joining. #April fools.

- New Jersey Gov Murphy

says his administration has been informed that the federal government is cutting $85 million in infrastructure funding from 20 public school districts in the state. The affected districts include Newark - the state's largest - as well as, Paterson, Passaic, East Orange, North Bergen, Brick, Bergenfield, Elizabeth and Linden.

-As of April 1st, New Jersey now has 6,559,549 registered voters, an increase of 9,232 voters since March 1st. There are 2,449,041 registered Democrats (+717) and 1,619,352 registered Republicans (+5,212). An additional 2,415,997 voters are unaffiliated (+3,370)   (onejersey)

Israel At War Tuesday April 1

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 Increased Developments in Gaza: IDF strikes began after midnight and continue non-stop, with heavy artillery hitting Hamas terror targets north and central Rafah and Khan Yunis. Unofficial reports suggest ground forces are advancing in Rafah.

- Israel National Security Headquarters warns:  Hamas is expected to increase its attempts to carry out attacks against Jews and Israelis abroad - following the renewal of fighting in Gaza and the dire situation in the Strip.  Hamas terror infrastructures that planned to hit Israeli targets have already been exposed in Denmark, Germany, Bulgaria, and Sweden.

-IDF issues evacuation order for northern Gaza cities after rocket fired at Sderot

No injuries or damage reported in rocket attack; warning comes a day after military ordered all Palestinians to leave Rafah as fighting intensifies

- IDF jets struck overnight in Dahya and eliminated the terrorist Hassan Ali Mahmoud Badir, an operative in Hezbollah's Unit 3900 and the Iranian Quds Force. Badir has been guiding Hams terrorists and assisting them in advancing a plan to carry out a severe attack against Israelis in the immediate future

- Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar in a briefing for foreign reporters: "We expect the Lebanese government to act against the terrorist elements that operate from their territory against us. We see cooperation between Iran, Hams, and Hezbollah on Lebanese soil to carry out terrorist attacks against Israel and Israelis."

- Gaza Bakery Owners Association, said in an interview with Palestinian media outlets that all bakeries in the Gaza Strip have closed due to a shortage of flour and fuel. The bakeries will only reopen after the Gaza crossings are opened