Chasunas:
Mendelson - Sherman Ne'emas Hachaim
Berg - Neuman Cedar Palace
Kestenbaum Feifer Bais Faiga
Rabin - Tillim Lake Terrace
Taub - Liff Kesser Moshe Yehuda
Jacobs - Lrener Fountain Ballroom
Mattel Leah hall wedding
Monday, June 30, 2025
Monday June 30 News Updates Lakewood
-Weather: 88°Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing this afternoon Chance of rain 40%.
- Elon Musk vows to create the America party "“If this insane spending bill passes, the America Party will be formed the next day. Our country needs an alternative to the Democrat-Republican uniparty so that the people actually have a VOICE.”
-The New Jersey state Senate and Assembly has approved the $58.8 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026, sending it to GovMurphy for his signature just 6 hours before the July 1 deadline.
- U.S. Senate fails to remove migrants from Medicaid after the Parliamentarian changed the vote requirement to 60 votes from 51 at the last minute.
- Assemblyman Avi Schnalls Bill to expand CHS eligibility requirements of the State's child care assistance program to include full-time graduate and post-graduate students not only undergraduate has passed both houses and now awaits the Governor's signature to be effective immediately The Office of Legislative Services (OLS) estimates that this expansion could potentially increase State expenditures for the program by approximately $29 million
- Elon Musk slams President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' and calls to create a new political party."It is obvious with the insane spending of this bill, which increases the debt ceiling by a record FIVE TRILLION DOLLARS that we live in a one-party country – the PORKY PIG PARTY!! Time for a new political party that actually cares about the people."
- Hachtara of Roshei Yeshiva: At a dinner held last night in Lakewood for Yeshivas Toras Chaim of Denver,A Hachtara was announced appointing the next generation of roshei yeshiva. Rav Dovid Nussbaum shlita son in law by the R"Y Rav Yitzchok Wassserman shlita and Rav Yaakov Kamenetzky shlita grandson of Rav Yisroel Meir Kagan shlita.
- By a final vote of 41-35, the New Jersey state Assembly approved a bill doubling the real estate transfer fee, or "mansion tax," on the sale of homes in New Jersey worth more than $2 million to 2%. Assemblyman Avi Schnal voted in favor.
Additionally, the tax rate on homes sold for over $2.5-$3.5 million, will increase to 2.5% and triple to 3% for homes sold for over $3 million.
Other changes include shifting the tax from the buyer to the seller. (One Jersey)
- The DOJ has criminally charged 324 defendants, including 96 doctors, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and other licensed medical professionals, in 50 federal districts and 12 State Attorneys General's Offices across the United States, for their alleged participation in various health care fraud schemes involving over $14.6B in intended loss.
- Prime Minister to meet President Trump at the White House this Monday. He will arrive in Washington on Sunday
Beginning Tuesday, the New Jersey state sales tax for Electric Vehicle purchases will double from 3.3% to 6.6%.With the new rate, the purchase of a $50,000 electric vehicle will result in an additional $1,650 in state sales tax compared to purchases made until today.(One Jersey)
- Trump admin finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students "from discrimination based on race or national origin" and threatens to cut all funding — AP
- The Senate has kicked off “vote-a-rama” — the marathon of amendment votes on the Republicans’ domestic policy megabill.
- School choice tax credit program was not yet clear if Republicans will try to rework these and other tax provisions that deemed inappropriate for the reconciliation process to include them in the budget bill.
- With a change in routine today and schedule especially with hot weather It’s important to keep the safeguards and implement reminders not to forget a child in the car. A good deterrent is for the Morah to call after a pre set time if the baby does not come after 10:15 am. It should be mandatory to take attendance each morning and call both parents if baby or child is not there by 10:30.
- Day Camp season begins today with girls proudly wearing their camp bags and other camp paraphernalia. After a long hard year and cold weather, the kinderlach get some time to unwind in a non pressure environment enjoying the summer fun. Thanks to the morah's and counselors who provide a fun Torah environment for the Lakewood kinderlach.
Heavy traffic: expect late morning traffic with new bus routes car pools
- Long Beach Yeshiva moves to their summerppppp 00pm m location in Princeton, NJ until end of Zman
- Yeshiva Chaim Berlin goes up to their Catskills location in Camp Morris
- DB electronics will ne open again today dromq 12pm - 4:00pm with their store osing clearance sale 50% all items in store. Located at 19 Clifton ave. Gift cards will bi cross honored at the Home ETC housewares store on Locust Ave in Lakewood near Nutmeg
- New Mattel Leah wedding halls opens tonight expect new traffic navigating Oak street wedding halls as many guests will be arriving at the same time for aimchas Chosson VKallah.
- Beware: A billboard with Yidddish words in the Catskills on rt 42 in Monticello near shop Rite directs viewers to a website. It is a missionary site.
- The tax exemption on duty-free cigarettes in Israel will end completely in June 2028. In January 2027, the exemption will be reduced by 50%.
- Trump: ONE GREAT BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL, is moving along nicely! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
- Voting boycott resumes for frum knees members as they decide not to vote in favor of coalition laws on Wednesday - in protest of failure to advance conscription draft law
-Knesset investigation reveals health risks of water cannons, skunk spray used by police during protests could have serious long-term risks, including the potential for permanent disability. The report was commissioned by MK Eliyahu Baruchi (UTJ) to regulate the operation of water cannons should only use clear water without any added color or odor substances.
Poskim and gedolim issue letter of compliance for Lakewood bais din stating from today onward the bais din of the “Bais Havaad of Lakewood” is not presumed to be a legitimate bais din - un-til they comply with the abovementioned demand without delays or pretexts and in a manner that we find satisfactory.
Full text of letter:
Psak Halacha from Leading Gedolim and Poskim Regarding the Status of the “Bais Havaad of Lakewood”
"It has been some time since leading Rabbanim and Roshei Bais Din asked a panel of mem-
bers of the “Bais Havaad of Lakewood” to consent to a hearing before an agreed- upon
third-party Bais Din to present any and all investigations, processes, evidence and find-
ings upon which they based their ruling which permitted (or misled others to permit) a
kohen to marry a giyores. To date, the requested hearing has not taken place.
We therefore state our opinion, that since the members of the abovementioned panel con-
tinue to serve as dayanim at the “Bais Havaad of Lakewood”, from today onward the bais
din of the “Bais Havaad of Lakewood” is not presumed to be a legitimate bais din - un-
til they comply with the abovementioned demand without delays or pretexts and in a
manner that we find satisfactory.
Therefore, henceforth: a) one is not obligated to respond to any summons (hazmana)
issued by the “Bais Havaad of Lakewood” and b) any document or certificate attesting
to a maaseh bais din that may have been performed by, or have had the involvement of
any of the abovementioned dayanim (including permission to marry based on gittin that
they administer henceforth) is not presumed to be a valid maaseh bais din. (See Chazon Ish CM Likutim 2:1-2.)
To this we affix our signatures, with much pain,
Rabbi Shloime Miller Rosh Kollel & Av Bais Din of Toronto; Rosh Bais Din of Bais Horaah of Lakewood
Rabbi Elya Ber Wachtfogel, Rosh Yeshiva of South Fallsburg
Rabbi Avrohom Bromberg, Rosh Yeshiva Shaar HaTalmud
Rabbi Sariel Rosenberg, Av Bais Din of Bnei Brak (founded by Rav Nissim Karelitz)
Rabbi Nochum Eisenstein, Rav of Maalot Dafna Yerushalayim
Rabbi Asher Hachuel, Sephardic Bet Din of America
Rabbi Shraga Feivel Zimmerman, Av Bais Din of London
Rabbi Yitzchok Stein, Av Bais Din Faltichan Brooklyn
Rabbi Yisroel Shlomowitz, Rav of Yeshiva and Kehila South Fallsburg
Israel At War Monday June 30
Israel at war day 633
- IDF ring of fire in Khan Yumis with heavy bombardment
-A U.S. officials said the Trump administration is ready to assist in brokering an Israel-Syria deal, but that the details including border delineation and the future of the Golan Heights will be left to the two countries. "It is up to them not up to us", the official said
- Some of the Jews arrested in Iran have been released on bail, but there are still Jews in detention, and the public is asked to daven for their release. Community sources say that "they see that tefillos are helping, please continue to daven." BHOL
- The most popular figure on Israel’s center-left is set to leave his party in order to reorganize the anti-Netanyahu bloc. Gadi Eisenkot rejected Benny Gantz’s proposal for primaries in its current format for the National Unity party. In conversations, Gadi Eisenkot has said that the primaries as they have taken shape in the party do not allow for real competition and do not reflect the democratic principles that, in his view, are required for a ruling party.(Amit segal)
- WH Spokeswoman Leavitt: The president was emphasizing his empathy that he has for Benjamin Netanyahu, seeing him go through what he is going through with his own judicial system in the state of Israel. Clearly the president knows that very well. He too was a victim of a judicial system that was trying to put him in jail as you all know
- A senior IDF official estimates: We are close to another breaking point with Hamas, it would be a mistake to stop the fighting now. He rejected any notion that the IDF is "standing still" in Gaza and claims: "In the past week, IDF forces have eliminated dozens of terrorists and the last senior member of Hamas's general staff, along with the rescue of 3 bodies of hostages. Even if the progress of the fighting is not at a high pace, this is what a campaign that is advancing towards the overthrow of a terrorist regime looks like. We still have work to do."
- Defense Minister Israel Katz scheduled an urgent meeting today with security officials to address the issue of attacks on IDF soldiers and security forces in Judea and Samaria:
"This phenomenon must be brought to an immediate end. We will take all necessary measures and uproot this violence at its sourceno one will dare raise a hand against IDF soldiers or members of the security forces," Katz said.
- Iran claims 935 citizens were killed during the 12 day war with Israel
- Israel Foreign Minister Saar: We want peace agreements with Syria and Lebanon. The Golan Heights will remain part of the State of Israel in any case
- The representative of the Jews in the Iranian parliament, said in an interview with the Iranian media: "We are Iranians before we are Jews, and our Iranianness is more important than our Jewishness." According to him, "Zionism is like ISIS."
- Trump says, “I am not offering Iran ANYTHING, unlike Obama, who paid them $Billions under the stupid ‘road to a nuclear weapon JCPOA (which would now be expired!), nor am I even talking to them since we totally OBLITERATED their Nuclear Facilities.”
- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: “We cannot guarantee the safety of IAEA inspectors in Iran after the attacks on the nuclear facilities.”
-Senior Hamas official abroad, Mahmoud Mardawi, said in an interview with Al Jazeera: "Like everyone else, we hear the statements being published one after another, but in reality, the negotiations are stalled. Israel's position, represented by Netanyahu, is stubborn - he still insists on continuing the war and is not ready to stop it.
-Israeli settlers torched a multi-million-shekel security installation used to “thwart terror attacks and maintain security” in the Ramallah area of the West Bank overnight, according to the IDF.The military says damage to the site “poses a danger to the security of the residents.”
The incident came after a riot by settlers outside a nearby military base in the West Bank.
They were protesting the use of live fire against rioters who attacked an army patrol on Friday night.
-US State Department Considers Revoking Visas of Rappers Who Called Death to Chehal Soldiers
- The French government condemns what it describes as “threats” made against the head of the IAEA nuclear energy watchdog, and reiterated its call on Iran to guarantee the safety of IAEA staff on its territory.
- Trump on the B-2 pilots who struck Iran: "They're going to come to the White House ... They hit a target the size of a circle — a little target, they say half the size of a refrigerator door, from 50,000 feet up in the air going at a rapid speed ... And they hit it every single time
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Oif Simchas Sunday 3 Tamuz
Kiddush levana opportunity
Chasunas:
Klein - Ehrenberg Cedar Palace
Aromovitch - Kokis Kesser Moshe Yehuda
Aberbach - Bludman Bais Faiga
Farkas - Gildstein Ateres Chaim Elazar
Audio: Rav Shneur Kotler Zatzal
Audio of Rav Shneur Kotler zatzal in 1978 courtesy of Adirei HaTorah commemorating his 43rd yartzeit today the 3rd of Tammuz,
At a parlor meeting in Los Angeles around 1978, the host recalled how many had once insisted that “building Torah in America could not be done… The idea of talmidei chachamim sitting and learning day and night was thought to be impossible.”
Sunday June 29 News Updates Lakewood
Weather: 91° Partly cloudy skies early with heavy thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Chance of rain 90%.
- Trump: For all cost cutting Republicans, of which I am one, REMEMBER, you still have to get reelected. Don’t go too crazy! We will make it all up, times 10, with GROWTH, more than ever before.
- Officials in Idaho confirm that at least 11 people, which include 9 firefighters and 2 police officers, were shot after the gunman ambushed them during a wildfire response. Their conditions remain unknown as the investigation continues
Update, at Least 2 Dead Gunfire was reported from multiple directions, indicating that there are several suspects. Officials told NBC that the bullets came from “high-powered” long
- The new Mattel Leah halls have already booked 75 weddings, with many more inquiries pouring in according to a press release.
Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, spoke in the past 24 -hours with Degel Hatorah MKs in preparation for a decision on whether to continue voting against the coalition's laws, or to return to voting with the coalition following the draft law presented between the frum MKs and Yuli Edelstein. Head of committee.
- Senate clerks finish reading Trump's 940-page "Big Beautiful Bill Act" after nearly 16 hours — MSNBC
- Kvias Mezuzah at the new Mattel Leah wedding halls on Oak street 2:30pm Ateres Blima and Ateres Esther hall with the participation of Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita and donors who sponsored the venue.
- Yartzeit of Rav Shneur Kotler Zatzal today shiur by Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita on the sugya of kelutah followed by asifas divrei Zikaron today 6:25 pm at BMG Beren Hall with the participation of Rav Dovid Schustal shlita and Rav Yisroel Tzvi Dayan Brody shlita Mara Dasra of khal Sharei Orah.
- Senator Thom Tillis. (R-NC) NOT running for reelection following primary threat from Trump. He said he would vote against the nig beautiful bill.
- Hachnosas Sefer Torah at ro Beis Zichron Naftoli 147 Enclave blvd procession leaving 4:00pm from 328 Damion
- Sale at DB electronics 50% off store wide everything must go only open for a few days Clifton Ave and rt 88 Lakewood
- New Mattel Leah wedding halls will histits first wedding starting tomorrow
- Trump calls Mamdani a ‘pure communist,’ threatens to cuti9io k pm9o0loff NYC federal funds pk0 ok ifvum70nm po he’s elected mayor.
- BDE: Petirah of R’ Emmanuel Toporowitz z”l, following a lengthy illness. Levaya 2:30 pm at the Lakewood chapel off 7th st. With kevurah at the local bais olam He is survived by YBLC his wife and children: R’ Yechezkel, R’ Moshe, R’ Meir, and R’ Shiya, as well as daughters Mrs. Gross and Mrs. Ritterman. Shiva at 215 Pak Knoll
-Letter posted in shuls from Rabbonim of the Sefardi Kehillos in the greater Lakewood area, to bring to the attention of the Sefardi community an important matter concerning kashrus standards and halachic practices as they relate to Bishul Yisroel.k9 mo k
Aside no u is well known, Sefardim who I l 88 follow the psak of Maran HaRav Yosef Karo theNeis Yosef, require that a Jew actively participate in the cooking process by placing the food on the fire or heating source. This differs from the halachic ruling of the Rema, followed by many Ashkenazim, who permit Bishul Yisroel by simply igniting the flame. Many food establishments in Lakewood operate according to the Ashkenazi standard. Therefore, foods from such establishments may not meet the Bishul Yisroel requirements according to the Sefardi psak, especially when it comes to reheating or preheating food that would otherwise be subject to the prohibition of bishul akum. Prominent Sefardi poskim, including Maran HaRav Ovadia Yosef zt”l, have clearly ruled that relying on Ashkenazi leniencies in this matter is not acceptable for those who follow the halacha according to the Beis Yosef. They urge members of our kehillos to be vigilant in maintaining proper kashrus standards and to ensure that food—especially in public simchos, catering, or restaurants—is prepared in accordance with Sefardi halachic requirements.
- Giyus: Some Chareidi parties in the Knesset are once again threatening to halt their support for coalition-sponsored legislation unless progress is made on a bill that would officially exempt yeshiva students from military service. Netanyahu held a conversation with Yuli Edelstein to brief him on recent security developments. The two also discussed the draft legislation regarding the chareidi exemption during that call. Edelstein said that he intends to revisit the framework with chareidi leaders in an attempt to make “improvements” to the current compromise.
- School choice Update:
Senate parliamentarian cuts school choice, backed by Orthodox groups, from ‘big beautiful bill’
Rabbi A.D. Motzen, of Agudah, said that though disappointed, “we are not giving up.”
Nathan Diament, executive director of the Orthodox Union Advocacy Center, stated that the cut was a “very disappointing setback for millions of American families seeking educational opportunity and affordability.”
Rabbi A.D. Motzen, national director of government affairs at Agudath Israel of America, told JNS that the Jewish advocacy group will consider alternative ways to push the legislation forward. “While we are disappointed that the Senate parliamentarian attempted to remove the scholarship tax credit from the reconciliation bill, we are not giving up,” he told JNS. “Agudath Israel is working with its coalition partners and Senate allies to overcome this challenge,” he said. “Congress still has an opportunity to enact a tax credit proposal that will help millions of children.”
- Sunny skies and high temperatures are likely to result in big traffic delays leaving the Jersey Shore on June 29. Traffic volume was growing around 11 a.m., as Sunday day trippers headed to the Shore while weekend visitors attempted to beat the afternoon crush to leave on local highways. App
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Israel at war Sunday June 29
Israel at war day 632
- Heavy IDF bombing in Gaza over 70 Hamas terrorists killed today.
- Top-level cabinet meeting held amid US pressure on Israel to reach a Gaza deal, alongside plans to expand Abraham Accords to Saudi Arabia, Syria.
- Ch14: The US is interested in tying normalization with Syria to the thawing of relations between Israel and Turkey; one can understand the statement today by Tom Barrack, the US ambassador in Ankara who also serves as the special envoy for Syria, that "the dispute between Washington and Turkey over the supply of F-35 aircraft may be resolved soon
- U.S. intelligence intercepted Iranian officials admitting that this month’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear program caused less damage than expected, the Washington Post reports. Others suggest the military was downplaying the damage to the political leadership.
- Deep concern, bordering on panic, has spread through Hamas’ upper ranks, according to senior Israeli officials, after the extent of the damage to Iran became clear.
The organization’s strategic rear, its training base and source of power, has been significantly weakened at a critical moment. The fear preventing significant Israeli action against Iran has been shattered, just as the population’s fear of Hamas has significantly cracked.(Amit Segal)
- Iran's Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi issues fatwa, calling Muslims around the world to kill Trump and Netanyahu, declaring them "enemies of God."
- Trump: After the war with Iran, additional countries told us that they wanted to join the Abraham Accords—we will start doing so.
- Trump: The Iranians were weeks away from producing a nuclear weapon.
They didn’t move the uranium elsewhere because they didn’t think we would attack.
They won’t try to produce a nuclear weapon now.
- Trump: The Iranians did not transfer enriched uranium. They are exhausted; they were hit like no one else.
-IDF soldier killed in Gaza
Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld 20, from Raanana
- Heavy fighting reported in Khan Yunis, tens if terrorists killed. Security incident ongoing.
- Member of the National Security Committee in the Iranian Parliament, Ismail Khotari: "There is no ceasefire now, but a phase of temporary cessation of fighting, and it all depends on the other side when it chooses to resume the war
- IDF Spokesperson in Arabic issues an evacuation order to Gaza City and Jabalia: "Evacuate South Immediately"
-Hamas official told Reuters the group had informed the mediators it was ready to resume ceasefire talks, but reaffirmed the group’s outstanding demands that any deal must end the war and secure an Israeli withdrawal.
- Judges accept PM Netanyahu's request: He will not testify this week
- Netanyahu was in a special confidential hearing regarding the postponement of his testimony due to regional developments. Netanyahu arrived to explain why he believes the testimony should be postponed. The prosecution is also present.
the head of IDF Intelligence Directorate participated in the confidential court hearing, and gave the judges an intelligence overview
- Shin Bet thwarted one of the largest Hamas infrastructures in Hebron exposed in recent years. The infrastructure was planning to carry out attacks in the immediate future, over 60 operatives were arrested, 22 weapons were confiscated, and a shooting attack at the Bnei Naim intersection from 15 years ago, in which four Israelis were murdered, was solved
- 21 months after the October 7th massacre:
The government is now considering the return of residents of Be'eri, Kfar Aza, Nir Oz and nine other communities affected by the massacre.
According to the government, there is no longer a security obstacle to their return
- Official Iranian sources report that Ismail Shakhri, commander of the Khomeini garrison in Qom, was killed in an Israeli strike in Qom, Iran, during the Israeli operation. Shakhri, according to opposition sources, was responsible for training Hams operatives in paragliding in Iran in the summer of 2023.
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Motzei Shabbos Korach News Updates
Weather tonight low of 72°
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Chance of rain 60%.
- Trump tonight: MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK!!
Over shabbos Very hot and humid in Lakewood. It was noticeably emptier as families went away atvthebsyartbof the summer season.
A shoshbswudas and siyum was held in BMG ahead of the Yartzeit tonight of Rav Shneur Kotler ZTL.
Trump continues to press for canceling Netanyahu's corruption trial and hints he could suspend military aid to Israel if the trial continues
-The Big Beautiful Bill advances in the Senate in a 51-49 vote,after Ron Johnson flipped in favor. despite opposition from 2 GOP lawmakers. Chuck Schumer forcing a reading of the bill.
- BDE: Tragedy in Crown Heights: Mordechai Keller A'H, an 8-year-old Lubavitch boy was struck and killed while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Ave on Shabbos afternoon.
-An application for what would be the first Orthodox Jewish high school in Toms River has been postponed to August 14
- Holland Tunnel’s New Jersey-bound tube reopens tomorrow after Hurricane Sandy repairs
- A bus left to the Ohel in queens on Motzei shabbos 11 pm returning 2am and sunday from 8 am - 6 pm with buses returning hourly back to lakewood subsidized for $25 round trip leaving from west gate plaza, Squankum & Kennedy and Oak n vine Sanz
-Elon Musk criticizes big beautiful bill
'The latest Senate draft bill will destroy millions of jobs in America and cause immense strategic harm to our country!” Utterly insane and destructive. It gives handouts to industries of the past while severely damaging industries of the future,”
Israel At War Motzei Shabbos Korach
Israel at war day 631
- Trump tonight: MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK!!
- Iran International Channel: At least 35 members of the Jewish community in Iran have been questioned about conversations and contacts they had with their relatives in Israel in recent days.
Over shabbos:
IDF eliminates senior terrorists from Hezbollah and Hams in Lebanon and Gaza
Trump affirms support for PM Netanyahu with powerful posts
Israel prepares for intensive negotiations to begin this week on hostage deal and Abraham Accords expansion
- UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi says Iran likely will be able to begin to produce enriched uranium “in a matter of months,” despite damage to several nuclear facilities from US and Israeli attacks, CBS News says.
- IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Friday that the military’s latest offensive in Gaza will soon “reach the lines” defined by the government, which would see the military assert control over 75% of the territory
-Channel 14 is reporting that Israel Defense Minister Katz has instructed the IDF to prepare for a "broad campaign" against the Houthis in Yemen. A senior official told the channel: "The Houthis are firing at Israel almost every day. Some of the missiles do not reach and disintegrate on the way, but it will not be possible to continue in this reality. The Houthis will pay a heavy price
- Hostage deal: Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff will be arriving in Cairo this week for a visit that could be "decisive" in efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. According to Arab media sources, the visit comes amid positive indications that point to "significant progress in the negotiations, alongside a relatively concrete change in tone of the statements issued by the Israeli side, which strengthens the chances of reaching a ceasefire soon."
- ‘Let Bibi Go,’ Trump urges in second demand to end Netanyahu’s graft trial
"It is terrible what they are doing in Israel to Bibi Netanyahu. He is a War Hero, and a Prime Minister who did a fabulous job working with the United States to bring Great Success in getting rid of the dangerous Nuclear threat in Iran. Importantly, he is right now in the process of negotiating a Deal with Hamas, which will include getting the Hostages back. How is it possible that the Prime Minister of Israel can be forced to sit in a Courtroom all day long, over NOTHING (Cigars, Bugs Bunny Doll, etc.). It is a POLITICAL WITCH HUNT, very similar to the Witch Hunt that I was forced to endure. This travesty of “Justice” will interfere with both Iran and Hamas negotiations. In other words, it is INSANITY doing what the out-of-control prosecutors are doing to Bibi Netanyahu. The United States of America spends Billions of Dollar a year, far more than on any other Nation, protecting and supporting Israel. We are not going to stand for this. We just had a Great Victory with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu at the helm — And this greatly tarnishes our Victory. LET BIBI GO, HE’S GOT A BIG JOB TO DO! (TS: 28 Jun 22:57 UTC)
-The IDF and Shin Bet anounced that yesterday they eliminated the terrorist Hacham Muhammad Issa, one of the founders of Hams who served as head of the combat and administrative support staff in the organization's military wing - and was one of the architects of the October 7 massacre.
Friday, June 27, 2025
Lakewood Zmanim עש"ק ר"ח תמוז פרשת קרת תשפ"ה
Friday June 27, 2025 / א תמוז ערב שבת פרשת קרח ראש חודש תמוז תשפ"ה
Candle lighting 8:12pm
Shkiah/Sunset 8:30 pm
Weather Shabbos day: 87° Cloudy Scattered thunderstorms developing later in the day. High Chance of rain 50%.
Yartzeit of Rav Shneur Kotler zatzal Moitzei Shabbos
פרקי אבות פרק ד
והנה פרח מטה אהרן לבית לוי ויצא פרח ויצץ ציץ ויגמל שקדים
חז"ל אומרים בפרקי אבות: "איזוהי מחלוקת לשם
שמים? זו מחלוקת הלל ושמאי; ושאינה לשם שמים - זו מחלוקת קֹרח וכל עדתו".לכאורה, מדויק יותר לנסח "זו מחלוקת קרח ומשה". כמו "הלל ושמאי". שני צדדים למחלוקת. אלא שזה בדיוק העניין: למחלוקת הזו לא היו שני צדדים. רק קרח נחלק. משה לא היה פרטנר.
School choice Tuition Bill Nixed
Big setback for the school choice movement as Senate parliamentarian nixes school voucher program from giant tax bill. The provision would give a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for donations to state-based scholarship-granting org.
Agudath Iarael lobbied for this bill in Washington assemblyman Avi Schnall has been updating about the school choice bill as it was placed in the house bill with an allocation of 5 billiondollars. For now it looks like it's been removed and won't be voted on in the senate
looks like a proposal for a multibillion-dollar private school tax credit program in the Senate has run into a significant hurdle. The Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, ruled that some parts of the proposal violated the Byrd Rule, which governs the reconciliation process (the procedure used to pass certain budgetary measures with a simple majority vote, avoiding a filibuster).
Politico reports A Republican proposal to enact a multibillion-dollar private school tax credit
Carlbach Kabolas Shabbo
קבלת שבת - קרליבך Yitzhak Ben- arza - Carlebach kabolas Shabbos Filmed at Khan Arugot
Friday June 27 Rosh Chodesh News Updates Lakewood
Friday, June 27, 2025 / א׳ תמוז תשפ״ה
ערב שבת פרשת קרח ראש חודש תמוז
Candle lighting: 8:12 pm
Shkiah/Sunset: 8:30 pm (latest of year)
Weather: 70° Considerable cloudiness
Friday night 66° A few showers developing late. Chance of rain 40%.
Shabbos day: 87° Cloudy Scattered thunderstorms developing later in the day. High Chance of rain 50%.
-Trump: "I think we're close to a ceasefire in Gaza. We think we'll get a ceasefire in the next week."
- School cboice tax credit tuition bill was cut out of the big beautiful bill from the senate veraion. Agudah lobbied for it in congress but it has been removed since it needed 60 votes instead of 50. This is a major blow and set back for drum families who've been waiting for tuition relief.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu intends to go to Washington in order to promote a hostage deal and normalization with Syria. The understanding in Israel is that the key to expanding normalization will only come with a commitment by President Trump to end the war in Gaza
- Cedarbridge Ave closed from Vine to Clover
- Trump: "we are hereby terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada, effective immediately"
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Trump: We have just been informed that Canada, a very difficult Country to TRADE with, including the fact that they have charged our Farmers as much as 400% Tariffs, for years, on Dairy Products, has just announced that they are putting a Digital Services Tax on our American Technology Companies, which is a direct and blatant attack on our Country. They are obviously copying the European Union, which has done the same thing, and is currently under discussion with us, also. Based on this egregious Tax, we are hereby terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada, effective immediately. We will let Canada know the Tariff that they will be paying to do business with the United States of America within the next seven day period. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
-Boys Elementary schools off today forls schools finish camp starts Monday.
- President Trump announces LIST OF POLICIES that were blocked on "nationwide injunctions," but can now PROCEED thanks to SCOTUS.
- Ending birthright citizenship
- Ending funding for sanctuary cities
- Suspending refugee resettlement
- Freezing unnecessary federal funding
- Stopping taxpayer funds for trans surgeries
- SCOTUS has ruled, and the RADICAL LEFT DISTRICT JUDGES are no longer able to enact nationwide injunctions! huge win for Trump
- U.S. Supreme Court rules parents can pull children from public school lessons that use LGBTQ storybooks.
- Trump reacts: GIANT WIN in the United States Supreme Court! Even the Birthright Citizenship Hoax has been, indirectly, hit hard. It had to do with the babies of slaves (same year!), not the SCAMMING of our Immigration process. Congratulations to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Solicitor General John Sauer, and the entire DOJ. News Conference at the White House, 11:30 A.M. EST.
- This Sunday is the yartzeit of Rav Shneur Kotler Zatzal
- This shabbos 2 Tammuz, marks the 58th yahrtzeit of R’ Elimelech Gavriel “Mike” Tress z’L
- As of May 31, ICE held 358 people in New Jersey detention facilities who were detained that month as their deportation cases wound their way through immigration court. That is the highest number of detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement New Jersey since 2011. This number does not include people slated for “expedited removal.”(Onejersey)
-There will be a bus leaving to the Ohel in queens on Motzei shabbos 11 pm returning 2am and sunday from 8 am - 6 pm with buses returning hourly back to lakewood subsidized for $25 round trip leaving from west gate plaza, Squankum & Kennedy and Oak n vine Sanz
- For those who are makpid on following Rav Yehuda Hachasid that there should be no haircuts, shaving or cutting nails on Rosh Chodesh, presumably because of sakana. The Mishna Berura writes specifically that this minhag applies even when Rosh Chodesh is on Friday.
However, there is a shita of Reb Yaakov Kaminetzky ztl who said that the Minhag not to take a haircut on Friday only applies to a one day Rosh Chodesh. Then there is an option to take a haircut on Thursday, which is still considered L’kovid Shabbos. When Rosh Chodesh is two days, taking a haircut Wednesday would not be considered in honor of Shabbos. In that case Reb Yaakov held one could and should take the haircut on Friday, the second day of Rosh Chodesh. Follow your minhag or speak to your LOR
- The July 4th fireworks in Lakewood will take place Monday July 7th.
- Adirei Hatorah will host a טועמיה fundraising event today in Deal,NJ 3:30pm attended by the Lakewood Roshei Yeshiva.
- Some of the frum weekly papers have a picture of President Trump thanking him for bombing Iran
- At the Lakewood Township Committee meeting last night, the mayor was asked why the Kikar Shabbos development received a tax abatement, in addition to the developer’s promise to replace and build a pocket park, as well as construct a new inspection department building to replace the old community center. The mayor responded that he would inquire with the township manager about the park. As for the inspection building, he mentioned that they are eagerly awaiting approval from the state to proceed with its construction.
- Jackson Police checkpoint at W. county Line and A. New Prospect
Israel At War Friday June 27
Israel at war day 630
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Trump: "I think we're close to a ceasefire in Gaza. We think we'll get a ceasefire in the next week."
- Israel and Syria will sign a peace agreement before the end of 2025, a Syrian source with knowledge of the matter tells me.
Under the agreement, Israel will gradually withdraw from all Syrian territory it seized after December 8, 2024, including the peak of Mount Hermon.
According to the source, the historic agreement will fully normalize relations between the two countries, as well as indicating that the Golan Heights will be “a garden for peace.”
- President Trump announced that following Iran’s supreme leader’s recent speech, he is no longer working on easing sanctions imposed on Iran!
- Trump: Why would the so-called “Supreme Leader,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, of the war torn Country of Iran, say so blatantly and foolishly that he won the War with Israel, when he knows his statement is a lie, it is not so. As a man of great faith, he is not supposed to lie. His Country was decimated, his three evil Nuclear Sites were OBLITERATED, and I knew EXACTLY where he was sheltered, and would not let Israel, or the U.S. Armed Forces, by far the Greatest and Most Powerful in the World, terminate his life. I SAVED HIM FROM A VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH, and he does not have to say, “THANK YOU, PRESIDENT TRUMP!” In fact, in the final act of the War, I demanded that Israel bring back a very large group of planes, which were heading directly to Tehran, looking for a big day, perhaps the final knockout! Tremendous damage would have ensued, and many Iranians would have been killed. It was going to be the biggest attack of the War, by far. During the last few days, I was working on the possible removal of sanctions, and other things, which would have given a much better chance to Iran at a full, fast, and complete recovery - The sanctions are BITING! But no, instead I get hit with a statement of anger, hatred, and disgust, and immediately dropped all work on sanction relief, and more. Iran has to get back into the World Order flow, or things will only get worse for them. They are always so angry, hostile, and unhappy, and look at what it has gotten them - A burned out, blown up Country, with no future, a decimated Military, a horrible Economy, and DEATH all around them. They have no hope, and it will only get worse! I wish the leadership of Iran would realize that you often get more with HONEY than you do with VINEGAR. PEACE!!!
- Trump administration to allocate approximately $100 million for the protection of Jewish institutions in the U.S.
- President Trump says he will bomb Iran again if the country enriches uranium to a level that concerns him. - “Sure, without a question. Absolutely.”
- Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz respond to the Haaretz article:
“The State of Israel absolutely rejects the contemptible blood libels that have been published in the Ha'aretz newspaper, according to which ‘IDF Soldiers Ordered to Shoot Deliberately at Unarmed Gazans Waiting for Humanitarian Aid.’
These are malicious falsehoods designed to defame the IDF, the most moral military in the world. The IDF operates in difficult conditions against a terrorist enemy that operates out of a civilian population and hides behind it, using it as human shields, and uses a complete industry of lies to harm the legitimacy of the State of Israel.
The soldiers of the IDF receive clear orders to avoid harming innocents – and operate accordingly. Israel calls on all of the free and democratic countries to stand alongside it in its just and moral fight against the murderous Hamas terrorist organization.”
Defense Minister Katz:
I have instructed the IDF to prepare an enforcement plan against Iran, which includes: maintaining Israel's air superiority, preventing the advancement of nuclear capabilities and missile production, and responding to Iran's support for terrorist activities against the State of Israel. We will act consistently to thwart such threats
- Updated: A horrifying report from Iran International: After the end of the war between Israel and Iran, the persecution of Iranian Jews intensified. Reports from the state indicate widespread arrests of Jewish citizens in Tehran and Shiraz.
In recent days, regime agents have raided Jewish homes, searched them, and looted their belongings. In particular, they checked the phones of these Jews, and if they had contact with their relatives in Israel, they were taken to prison. Some of the detainees were also accused of traveling to Israel.
The exact number of detainees is unknown, but dozens of names have already been published
- Israel Prime Minister's Office denies the conversation described in the Israel Hayom publication, which states that it is about comprehensive normalization, partial annexation, and agreement in principle for two states in the future: "Israel was not presented with the political proposal that is supposedly described in the article, and it did not agree to it."
- IDF says it struck Hezbollah facility in south Lebanon;
- Yidden arrested in Iran: Reports of harrests in the Jewish community in Iran: As far as is known, dozens of Jews were arrested for questioning due to expressions of opposition to the regime/expressing support for Israel online or for contacting relatives in Israel during the conflict between the countries. Some are part of a daf yomi watsapp group by Rav Naftoli Wasserman who asked everyone to daven for them.
- Three senior Israeli officials with direct knowledge of the intelligence about Iran's nuclear program said the uranium stockpile is in underground tunnels in Fordow and Isfahan, "sealed off" from the outside world due to the bombing of the nuclear facilities. Israeli officials believe they will detect any Iranian attempt to recover the uranium
FedEx restarts full express service to Israel after two-week airspace shutdown
Thursday, June 26, 2025
הללוהו
With the long-awaited farewell to the war cries that still hover above our heads and the echoes of the sound of the 'shouting' that still resonate in our ears, the people who live in Zion do not cease to give thanks, praise, and applaud the miracles and wonders that have happened to us here during the days and nights: 'Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet, praise Him with the sound of the trumpet'!
Oif Simchas Thursday Rosh Chodesh Tamuz
יעלה ויבוא
Chasunas:
Gorelick - Schustal Bais Faiga
Bat Yaakov - Meth Ateres Reva
Rosenzweig - Fogel Ateres Chaim Elazar
Greenberger - Czapnick Cedar Palace
Berlowitz - Wolf Kesser Moshe Yehuda
Markin - Laufer Ne'emas Hachaim
Simchawitz - Kaufman Fountain Ballroom
Chumash Shiur by Harav Yeruchom Olshin shlita 11:30 pm at B"M Ateres Bracha live 646-726-9977
Response to Power Outages: ‘Email the BPU,’ Says Mayor
Lakewood Officials Stay Silent on Widespread Power Outage at Monthly Meeting
After a major quality-of-life issue affected thousands of residents including school closures and people stuck at home without air conditioning during a heatwave you’d expect the elected officials, who only meet once a month for a 20-minute Zoom call, to be outraged and to address the matter publicly. But at tonight’s Lakewood Township Committee meeting, there was no formal mention or discussion of the recent power outage by any member of the committee or other elected officials. It was brought up briefly In response to a public comment submitted during the meeting, the mayor stated that he had spoken with a representative from the Board of Public Utilities (BPU). He said the best course of action moving forward is for residents to contact the BPU directly by emailing ombudsman@bpu.nj.gov
The BPU will respond and then forward them to JCP&L. Something to remember that when the next outage hits, just send a email.
Thursday June 26 News Updates Lakewood
1st Rosh chodesh Tamuz 5785
Weather: 77° Cloudy skies this morning will become partly cloudy this afternoon.
- President Trump announces the US has already taken in $88 BILLION in tariffs, much more than expected "I got a call from Congress: 'we're taking in much more money than we have scheduled.' I said 'so far, that sounds good!"
- President Trump just announced the US has signed a trade deal with China
- Rep. Andy Ogles just formally asked Attorney General Bondi to REVOKE Zohran Mamdani’s citizenship and DEPORT him back to Uganda
-Legislation expanding the real estate transfer fee, or "mansion tax," in New Jersey has been amended and now includes several crucial changes:
1) The tax will remain at 1% for homes sold below $2 million.
2) The tax rate on homes sold for over $2 million but under $2.5 million, will double to 2%, increase to 2.5% for homes sold for $2.5-$3 million and triple to 3% for homes sold for over $3 million.
3) The tax will now be on the seller, not the buyer.
4) Would take effect for closures after November 15. (Shlomo schorr one jersey)
- Today Daf Yomi os learning the 2,000th Blatt gemara of the current cycle of the Shass with another 711 to go for the siyum
- With a change in routine and schedule especially with hot weather Its important to keep the safeguards and implement reminders not to forget a child in the car. A good deterrent is for the Morah to call after a pre set time if the baby does not come after 10:15 am. It should be mandatory to take attendance each morning and call both parents if baby or child is not there by 10:30.
- JCP&L woes continued this morning with more power outages around Lakewood at the Jackson border. Officials have remained mum with no statements to the community.
Power has been restored to Lakewood
- Sone Boys schools will have off tomorrow thru Sunday for the in-between end of English studies and after school camp.
- Heading up to the Catskills today The Thruway Mincha Area will be located at The Marketplace shopping center in Spring Valley, located just off exit 14 of the New York State Thruway. Minyanim will be held every Thursday starting today on June 26th and running through August 28th Signs posted inside the mall pointing travelers to the davening spot.
- New Mattel Leah wedding halls opening next week with the first chasunas. As Heavy traffic will be anticipated on the busy Oak street with potentially 4 weddings a night, there's a plan to implement shuttle buses only to the hall with people parking at selected parking lots nearby. more information will be forthcoming.
- Jack Ciattarelli statement: Mikie Sherrill is endorsing a socialist, antisemite, and defund the police extremist, which is shocking, even for her. That Mikie supports bringing Mamdani’s ‘playbook’ to New Jersey is even worse. Sherrill and Mamdani want to raise taxes to give away free stuff to criminals and those who are here illegally. She should retract her endorsement and apologize to NJ law-enforcement and Jewish residents immediately.
Eretz HaKodesh will reenter the World Zionist Organisation WZO elections in England after Israeli panel dismisses UK ruling disqualifying slate as ‘extreme and disproportionate’ f ruling there was insufficient evidence of voter fraud.
- Lakewood township committee meeting virtual only today 5:30 pm watch livestream Here see agenda Here
on the agenda introducing budget for 2025 with public hearing in August
Replacement Lighting For Pine Park for $32,000
street vacations
tax abatements to Kikar shabbos and 1965 Swarthmore
“Four-Way Stops” (Sims Avenue And Radiant Hill)
private sale and transfer of a 2012 Dodge Ram 350 Utility, to Chaverim Volunteer Services for the nominal sum of one dollar ($1.00).
private land sales and more
public can comment during the meeting at during the meeting via comments@lakewoodnj.gov
- Included in the proposed New Jersey state budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is an increase of the New Jersey state tax on packs of cigarettes to $3 per pack.The current tax rate of $2.70 per pack of 20 cigarettes has been in effect since 2009.The new tax would go into effect August 1st.Also included in the proposed state budget is an expansion of the real estate transfer fee, or "mansion tax" on sales of homes worth more than $1 million, up from the current 1% to 2%. Properties that sell for $2 million or more would see the fee triple to 3%.(Sschorr)
- Dime Community Bank, a 161-year-old bank founded in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, will open a branch in Lakewood, its first location ever outside of New York.
Earlier this week, officials broke ground on the new two-story full-service branch that will be constructed next to the existing 500 Boulevard office building on Boulevard of the Americas. Dime hopes to open the branch in early 2026, said Stuart H. Lubow, president and chief executive officer at Dime Community.
"This is our first branch in New Jersey," Lubow said. "We think Lakewood is the right jumping off point and it dovetails as well with our existing Brooklyn relationships."(APP)
- Tax dollars an APP investigation reveals the newest state monitor hires mean Lakewood Schools will have three state monitors on the payroll at a time when the district is still facing fiscal problems and a current state loan debt of $143 million.
“Despite the assignment of four state monitors (during 2022 and 2023) with total salaries of $936,667 to provide fiscal oversight, the district continues to experience fiscal issues,” he added at the time.
- Eric Adams says the Jewish community should be concerned following Mamdani’s Primary Win in NYC Adams noted, “If the Jewish community cannot feel safe in the city where it’s the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, then when can they feel safe? And I think it’s problematic when you have a socialist who is displaying antisemitic views to be able to run and be elected in New York City,”
- Yated editorial: When President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu took to the airwaves to inform their nations of what had just occurred, they both made a point of thanking G-d for making it happen. When we see Netanyahu, who once took credit for everything, now including Hashem in his public remarks and telling his generals, commanders, and citizens that the main component in victory is siyata diShmaya, we know that something has changed. Living in historic times has its downsides, but it has upsides as well, and seeing the Yad Hashem guiding the world is a major plus.
--Trump: FAKE NEWS REPORTERS FROM CNN & THE NEW YORK TIMES SHOULD BE FIRED, IMMEDIATELY!!! BAD PEOPLE WITH EVIL
Israel At War Thursday June 26
Israel at war day 629
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- Three senior Israeli officials with direct knowledge of the intelligence about Iran's nuclear program told me the Highly Enriched Uranium stockpile is in underground tunnels in Fordow and Isfahan "sealed off" from the outside world due to the bombing of the nuclear facilities. Israeli officials believe they will detect any Iranian attempt to recover the HEU (Barak Ravid)
- Trump: The Democrats are the ones who leaked the information on the PERFECT FLIGHT to the Nuclear Sites in Iran. They should be prosecuted!
- The White House has announced that President Trump wants Syria to join the Abraham Accords.
- i24NEWS is reporting that the upcoming (potential) meeting between Trump and Bibi will be about promoting a hostage deal for Gaza (if it is not signed by then) and to expand the Abraham Accords.
In connection with the talks for the deal, the idea of deporting senior Hams figures and other terrorists from the Gaza Strip has returned to the discussion table in recent times. In the past, it was raised several times - but Hams rejected it. In recent times, it has returned to the discussion table as part of the possibility of ending the war.
- Trump’s New Offer to Iran:
•$30B aid package for a civilian nuclear program (funded by Gulf Arab allies)
•No uranium enrichment allowed
•Release of Iran’s frozen $6B
•New nuclear site to replace Fordow, but without enrichment capabilities
-Prime Minister Netanyahu in a special message: “In our sources it is written: 'God will give strength to his people, God will bless his people with peace.' We fought fiercely against Iran and achieved a great victory. This victory opens up an opportunity for a dramatic expansion of the peace agreements. We are working hard on this. Along with the release of our hostages and the defeat of Hams, there is a window of opportunity here that must not be missed. Not even a single day must be wasted."
-Netanyahu wants to meet with President Trump at the White House in the coming weeks to celebrate the joint U.S-Israeli bombing of Iran's nuclear program and discuss joint strategy in the region. there been a tentative date for the 2nd week of July Axios
-Israel Defense Minister Katz reveals in a special interview with Ch. 13: "We wanted to eliminate Khamenei - but there was no operational opportunity"
- Missile fired from Yemen has fallen before approaching
-Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi says the Red Sea remains closed to Israeli shipping.
- Major new developments in the coming weeks from the Middle East, from Israel Hayom. Immediately after the American attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, there was a quadruple phone call between US President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer.
President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu intend to quickly break into new peace agreements with Arab countries, as part of the expansion of the Abraham Accords.
The following principles were agreed upon in general lines:
-The war in Gaza will end in two weeks. The termination conditions will include the entry of four Arab countries (including Egypt and the United Arab Emirates) that will manage the Gaza Strip in place of the murderous Hams terror organization. What is left of the Hams leadership will be exiled to other countries, and of course, the hostages will be released
Several countries around the world are expected to absorb many residents of Gaza who wish to emigrate.
-The Abraham Accords will be expanded: Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Arab and Muslim countries will recognize Israel and establish official relations with it.
-Israel will express its willingness to resolve the conflict with the Palestinians in the future under the concept of "two states," and this is conditional on reforms in the Palestinian Authority.
-The United States will recognize the application of some Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.(Jewish warrior on x)
- IDF: Sirens sounding in Yated, southern Israel
-Trump: Rumor is that the Failing New York Times and Fake News CNN will be firing the reporters who made up the FAKE stories on the Iran Nuclear sites because they got it so wrong. Lets see what happens?
- The Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff: The pilot who struck Fordow told me it was the brightest explosion he had ever seen
- Trump: The cars and small trucks at the site were those of concrete workers trying to cover up the top of the shafts. Nothing was taken out of facility. Would take too long, too dangerous, and very heavy and hard to move!
-European capitals believe Iran’s stockpile of 408 kilograms of near weapons-grade uranium was not stored at Fordow, at the time of last weekend’s US strikes, the Financial Times reported, citing two people briefed on preliminary intelligence assessments.
- Israeli Coalition sources: Trump may ask President Herzog to pardon PM Netanyahu and cancel his trial. They say talks are underway on the matter (Israel Hayom)
-As a condition for signing any future agreement, the US and Israel demand from Iran: Surrender all enriched uranium, the implied threat: If you don't do this, we will strike again. (Israel Hayom)
- Israel and the U.S. are demanding that Iran transfer all its enriched uranium, or they will be attacked again, according to Israel Hayom.
- IDF says it killed two Hezbollah operatives in south Lebanon strikes
Minister Orit Strock revealed: "Smotrich made it clear to Netanyahu last night that we will not stay in the government if aid continues to flow to Hamas like this. As a result, the aid was immediately halted, and a meeting was scheduled for Sunday."
- Khamenei: US entered war as it feared Israel ‘would be completely destroyed if it didn’t’
-Ali Khamenei, in his first statement since the ceasefire: The United States entered into direct war with us out of fear that, if it didn't, the Zionist regime would be destroyed. We won and delivered a harsh slap to America.
-US Defense Secretary Hegseth: The nuclear program has been shattered, destroyed, ruined - choose the terminology you want
- Khamenei: The attacks on our nuclear facilities did not disrupt their operations. They are downplaying our attack on the US base in Qatar to hide the truth. The extent of the damage caused to the enemy
Khamenei, in a "declaration of victory" to the Iranian people in an attempt to convey success, said, "Congratulations to the Iranian nation. Congratulations on the victory over the fake Zionist regime. Despite all the noise, the Zionist regime almost collapsed and was crushed under the blows of the Iranian Republic."
- According to the Daily Wire news website, the Mossad created a secret phone line that Revolutionary Guard commanders used to communicate with each other. Mossad agents called the commanders for an emergency meeting over the line, and during the meeting, F-35 jets launched missiles that eliminated them.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Oif Simchas Wed Rosh Chodesh Tamuz
יעלה ויבוא Tonight
Chaaunas:
Rottenberg - Paretzky Bais Faiga
Lind - Levy Lake Terrace
Tashman - Pomerantz Kesser Moshe Yehuda
Kohn - Felder Ateres Reva
- Shiur in Tanya by Amshinov rebbe at B"M Yagdil Torah 910 E Kennedy Blvd after 10:00 pm Maariv
- Russian chief Rabbi Rav Berel Lazar will be speaking in Lakewood tonight rosh chodesh Tamuz at heichal hachasidus 501 Ocean avenue 10:30 pm
Wednesday June 25 News Updates Lakewood
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 / כ״ט סיון תשפ״ה ערב ראש חודש תמוז
Weather: 99° Sunshine and a few afternoon clouds. A stray afternoon thunderstorm is possible There is a marginal risk of severe weather today.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
-Eretz Hakodesh wins appeal to run in England WZO elections after they were initially disqualified for campaign violations.
- President Trump just posted a long, strong defense of Netanyahu regarding his trial.
“It was the United States of America that saved Israel, and now it is going to be the United States of America that saves Bibi Netanyahu.”
Trump calls for Netanyahu's trial to be canceled.
President Trump: I am shocked to hear that the State of Israel is continuing its witch hunt against Netanyahu, the fighter who has been summoned to continue his trial on Monday. Netanyahu's trial must be canceled immediately, or a pardon must be granted to the great hero. The USA saved Israel, and now the USA will save Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Schrohn family wessing halls on oak st officially names The Mattel Leah halls
- Trump: It's finally happened, the Democrats have crossed the line. Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his way to becoming Mayor. We've had Radical Lefties before, but this is getting a little ridiculous. He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he's not very smart, he's got AOC+3, Dummies ALL, backing him, and even our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin' Chuck Schumer, is groveling over him. Yes, this is a big moment in the History of our Country!
- Zohran Mamdani says he would arrest Netanyahu if he visits New York City — if elected mayor.
- Keren Olam HaTorah raised close to 100 million according to Israeli media reports
Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch shlita arrived back in Eretz Yisroel and was greeted at the airport by a delegation of Roshei yeshiva who came to thank him personally for his mesiras nefesh he undertook by traveling to Amarica on behalf of the bnei Torah in E"Y
- For those who are makpid on following Rav Yehuda Hachasid please make sure to cut nails and hair today as Rosh Chodesh is Thursday and Friday
R’ Yehuda Hachasid wrote in his last will and testament that there should be no haircuts, shaving or cutting nails on Rosh Chodesh, presumably because of sakana. The Mishna Berura writes specifically that this minhag applies even when Rosh Chodesh is on Friday.
However, there is a shita of Reb Yaakov Kaminetzky ztl who that the Minhag not to take a haircut on Friday only applies to a one day Rosh Chodesh. Then there is an option to take a haircut on Thursday, which is still considered L’kovid Shabbos. When Rosh Chodesh is two days, taking a haircut Wednesday would not be considered in honor of Shabbos. In that case Reb Yaakov held one could and should take the haircut on Friday, the second day of Rosh Chodesh. Follow your minhag or speak to your LOR
- Vacationers Heading up to the Catskills for the official start of summer 2025. Gourmet glatt location is open in Kiamishe on rt 42 at the former Bowling alley
- Russian chief Rabbi Rav Berel Lazar will be speaking in Lakewood tonight rosh chodesh Tamuz at heichal hachasidus 501 Ocean avenue 10:30 pm
- Toms River considers plan for first Orthodox Jewish high school An application for the township's first Orthodox Jewish high school is scheduled to be heard June 26 by the zoning board.Shia Weber/NJ Home Care has proposed converting the existing 9,500-square-foot building at 105 Sunset Avenue into a high school. The application needs a use variance as schools are not allowed in the rural residential zone where the 8.5-acre property is located. There are more than 2,000 Orthodox Jewish families in Toms River, and the community continues to grow, Orthodox leaders say.(APP)
- Lakewood township committee meeting tomorrow will have an Introduction of Municipal Budget for 2025 a public hearing will take place August 7th
- Lakewood Township has received an 2024 Bikeway Program grant in the amount of $1,000,000.00, for the Bike Path Improvements surrounding Lake Carasaljo.
Township says a violation from NJDEP was issued for the floating docks in the center of Lake Carasaljo. These floating docks will connect to the proposed bike path improvements and the township filed a permit application with NJDEP to resolve this issue.
- Satmar Rebbe Rav Aaron spoke out about the war started by israel attacking IranThe The rebbe said "The War Was Because Netanyahu Was Afraid That the Coalition Would Fall" there was no real danger in it, and that the launch was made out of political calculation – when Netanyahu sought to save his government following threats from the ultra-Orthodox to overthrow it due to the draft law
The rebbe said the Iranians want to destroy all Jews. They are evil, but they are not the only ones, and there was no tangible danger now that they intended to attack. But what was it? The Prime Minister's fear that his coalition would fall, anyone who followed a little knew that because of the decree on the conscription of yeshiva students, the Caredi Knesset members wanted to leave the coalition."
"He had no other choice but to save his government, only through war. Think carefully, the war is only to save his rule, and that is why more than twenty Jewish Jews were killed, that is why the residents Eretz yisroel have been living in fear and terror for a week." "This whole war is a purely political war and he is ready to abandon all of Israel throughout the world. It is better to survive politically," said the Rebbe.
-NYP editorial on Mayoral primary election: We remain convinced that a Mayor Mamdani would be a disaster for New York City, and believe a majority of voters will agree … if he faces a credible opponent in November. This is certainly an opportunity for Mayor Eric Adams, who’s right now low in the polls thanks to his uneven first-term performance and a taint of corruption mainly created at the behest of a White House furious that he called out some obvious failings of a president who the nation now knows was unfit for the office.
Maybe Adams can come back roaring off the mat, or another candidate such as GOP nominee Curtis Sliwa can rally the city’s silent majority behind a positive, credible vision for New York’s future.
- Socialist Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory over three-term ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo in Tuesday’s mayoral primary is a “political earthquake” that will pressure the national Democratic Party to move further left, political analysts told The Post.
- Zohran won over 60% of voters under 40, with especially dominant support among 18 to 29 year-olds (Gen Z) - these are supermajorities
Kabolas panim for Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch at the airport he said donors stepped up and gave more than last year
Meeting Rav Dov Landau
Welcoming back At Ben-Gurion airport
Minyanim Mincha Yom Kippur Koton ער"ח תמוז. Lakewood
Minyanim: Mincha/Yom Kippur Koton ער"ח תמוז תשפ"ה Lakewood Wednesday, June 25, 2025 / כ״ט סיון תשפ"ה
Please post additional minyanim or corrections in the comments section.
- See more zmanim HERE
- Satmar Forest ave 1:40, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 7:30
Power Outages Continue During Heatwave
ויהי אור
8:15pm Somerset walk back on
More power outages along main streets traffic lights are out.
5:30 pm developments along Pine Street have been out of power since 9:30 pm last night. Still no word from officials on any progress.
Estimated restoration time pushed back to 11:30 pm
- Lights briefly flickered on for 2 minutes this afternoon and than went back off others had it back on for 2 hours before it went out again.
- JCP&L“The outages experienced today have largely been due to trips on our higher voltage lines that feed the substations,” said Christopher Hoenig, a spokesman for First Energy Corp., the parent company of JCP&L. “Our crews are working around the clock and we have activated the same 16-hour shift rotation we utilize during storms to ensure that we are ready to respond quickly when outages do occur. We recognize how tough it is to be without power, especially during the extreme heat.”
As of this morning, many areas of Lakewood are still without power since last night at 10 PM. The Lakewood Cheder and Orchos Chaim have both canceled school today. The Pine Street area is also without power. JCP&L continues to push back the estimated restoration times now at
11pm tonight.
Weather in Lakewood today will hit
99° with record breaking temps.
The heatwave is particularly dangerous, as many elderly residents are stuck at home without power. Some are now staying with relatives. This is the third round of power outages, in 24 hours and residents are beginning to question whether the ovperdevelopment, particularly with many new office buildings, has strained the power grid. There's concern that it can’t handle peak demand, especially during a heatwave.
Israel At War Wed June 25
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-According to Yedioth Ahronoth, the disappearance of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is causing a political and public uproar. Khamenei has not appeared in public for nearly a week, raising serious concerns in Iran. Iranian media openly question his whereabouts and whether he is still making decisions. His associates evade direct answers, and the public is urged to "pray for his well-being." Per The New York Times, in his absence, power struggles have emerged at the top, with a moderate faction led by President Pezeshkian gaining control. There are also fears that extreme security measures were taken due to threats on his life. If confirmed dead, his funeral could be one of the most historic in the Middle East.
- Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei has not been seen or heard fro
-Trump calls for Netanyahu trial to be cancelled immediately, in a long post on truth social:
- "BREAKING NEWS…I was shocked to hear that the State of Israel, which has just had one of its Greatest Moments in History, and is strongly led by Bibi Netanyahu, is continuing its ridiculous Witch Hunt against their Great War Time Prime Minister! Bibi and I just went through HELL together, fighting a very tough and brilliant longtime enemy of Israel, Iran, and Bibi could not have been better, sharper, or stronger in his LOVE for the incredible Holy Land. Anybody else would have suffered losses, embarrassment, and chaos! Bibi Netanyahu was a WARRIOR, like perhaps no other Warrior in the History of Israel, and the result was something that nobody thought was possible, a complete elimination of potentially one of the biggest and most powerful Nuclear Weapons anywhere in the World, and it was going to happen, SOON! We were fighting, literally, for the Survival of Israel, and there is nobody in Israel’s History that fought harder or more competently than Bibi Netanyahu. Despite all of this, I just learned that Bibi has been summoned to Court on Monday for the continuation of this long running, (He has been going through this “Horror Show” since May of 2020 – Unheard of! This is the first time a sitting Israeli Prime Minister has ever been on trial.), politically motivated case, “concerning cigars, a Bugs Bunny doll, and numerous other unfair charges” in order to do him great harm. Such a WITCH HUNT, for a man who has given so much, is unthinkable to me. He deserves much better than this, and so does the State of Israel. Bibi Netanyahu’s trial should be CANCELLED, IMMEDIATELY, or a Pardon given to a Great Hero, who has done so much for the State. Perhaps there is no one that I know who could have worked in better harmony with the President of the United States, ME, than Bibi Netanyahu. It was the United States of America that saved Israel, and now it is going to be the United States of America that saves Bibi Netanyahu. THIS TRAVESTY OF “JUSTICE” CAN NOT BE ALLOWED!"
- Aid deliveries into Gaza have been halted, and the IDF is required to present a new plan for aid, according to an Israeli official.
Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said that after receiving information indicating that Hamas is once again seizing humanitarian aid, they instructed the IDF to present a plan of action within 48 hours to prevent Hamas from taking control of the aid. (Amit Segal)
- Israeli officials to I24: There's no question the storage facilities for the 400 kg of highly enriched Iranian uranium have been hit in the US and Israeli airstrikes. What we don't know yet: How much enriched uranium was destroyed, and can Iran reach the uranium that was not damaged? We are almost certain that Iran wasn't able to take uranium out before/after the targets were hit—but there's never 100% certainty.
- Israelis are flocking to Ben Gurion Airport: about 14,000 passengers passed through the airport today, 5,000 of them on departing flights
- Steve Witkoff: "I think we'll have a big announcement about countries joining the Abraham Accords."
- CIA Director John Ratcliffe: New intelligence we have gathered indicates that Iran's nuclear program has been severely damaged and that some of its key nuclear facilities have been destroyed and will take several years to rebuild.
- Air France air Rurope resume flights to Israel in beginning of July
- Senior Syrian officials admit that direct dialogue with Israel is taking place, almost on a daily basis, and do not rule out reaching a peace agreement by the end of Trump's term. (Roi Kais)
- Director of National Intelligence Gabbard says that "new intelligence confirms" the destruction of Iran's nuclear facilities.
-Trump: We just caught the Failing New York Times, working with Fake News CNN, cheating again! They tried to demean the great work our B-2 pilots did, and they were wrong in doing so. These reporters are just BAD AND SICK PEOPLE. You would think they would be proud of the great success we had, instead of trying to always make our Country look bad. TOTAL OBLITERATION!
- IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir: The blow to Iran’s nuclear program is systemic, severe, and will last for years. also confirmed, for the first time, that Israeli commandos operated deep inside Iran.
- Trump: Israel just stated that the Nuclear Sites were OBLITERATED! Thank you to our great B-2 pilots, and all others involved!
-Trump on the Iranian launches at the American base in Qatar: The Iranians asked us if one o'clock (US time) was convenient for us? I replied that it was okay. We've collected additional intelligence, and we've also spoken to people who have seen the site—and the site is obliterat
- Starting next week, EL AL's flight schedule will return to full operation for all company gateways. Customers holding tickets for departures from June 29 onwards (and Sundor customers from July 1) can check their flight status in 'Manage Booking' on the EL AL website or with their travel agents.
- Trump: 52 Israeli planes were on their way to Iran but were called back
- Trump: We will meet with the Iranians next week
- Trump acknowledged the possibility of renewed conflict between Iran and Israel,
Q: "You just said you believe the conflict between Israel and Iran is over, what makes you so confident?"
Trump: "Because I dealt with both and they are both tired, exhausted...Can it start again? I guess. Someday it can. It could maybe start soon."
- IDF says it shot down drone from Yemen before it entered Israeli airspace
- Just a day after the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, 110 new immigrants from Europe have arrived in Israel on a flight organized by the Immigration and Absorption Ministry.
- The White House distributed to reporters a statement on behalf of the Atomic Energy Commission in Israel, claiming that the American strikes on the enrichment facility in Fordow "destroyed its critical infrastructure and rendered it inoperable."
- MK Gafni was criticized for these remarks about Gaza at the finance committee he said:
"I don't understand until this moment what we are fighting for, for what need - what are we going to do there when soldiers are being killed all the time. We needed Trump here to say, 'Return the hostages stop all these things."
- Netanyahu at a cabinet meeting:
We thought it was important to destabilize the Iranian regime while we had the opportunity, but it’s not as if a few more days of strikes would have brought the regime down — such a collapse has to come from within.
- Prime Minister's Office issues the following statement on behalf of the Atomic Energy Commission: The devastating US strikes on Fordow destroyed the site's critical infrastructure and rendered the enrichment facility unusable. We assess that the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, combined with Israeli strikes on other components of Iran's military nuclear program, have set back Iran's ability to develop nuclear weapons for many years. This achievement will continue indefinitely if Iran does not get access to nuclear material.
- Trump reveals: Israeli agents went to Fordow after the US bombed it, “and they said it was total obliteration.”
- President Trump: Great progress on Gaza hostage deal
-Spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry: The nuclear facilities were severely damaged in the American strikes.
- Trump declares that the US will attack Iran again if it tries to restore its nuclear program
scale of Israel's opening strike in Iran can now be revealed: Israel eliminated 29 officers with the rank of brigadier general and higher.
- Saudi source: Hamas is currently reporting that there has been very significant progress in the talks in recent hours and they are being conducted with great intensity
- Trump: Iran went down to the site (apparently the regime people went into the sites that were bombed). They said it was so devastating. They wouldn't have settled (for the agreement) if it hadn't. I think Iran's nuclear programs were pushed back decades. I think Iran won't do the nuclear thing again. They'll take their oil. They were in hell. We're getting along great with Iran now. The (US) attack on Iran ended the war. Iran and Israel will not fight each other.
- ABC News The results of the damage done to Iran’s uranium enrichment facility in Fordo, while still being assessed, are not satisfactory, Israeli sources tell ABC News., two Israeli sources tell the network, with one source downplaying the damage at Fordo and calling the outcome there “really not good.
All names released of 7 soldiers killed when their jeep exploded from a IED by Hamas
-Matan Shai Yashinovski, 21 from Kfar Yona
-Ronel Ben-Moshe, 20, from Rechovot
-Niv Radia,20, from Alikin
-Ronen Shapiro, 19, from Mazkeret Batya
-Shahar Manoav, 21, from Ashkelon
-Maayan Baruch Pearlstein,20, from Ashchar
-Alon Davidov, 21, from Kiryat Yam
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