Thursday July 17 News Uodates Lakewood

 weather: 95° . A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. There is a marginal risk of severe weather today. .Heat index values up to 104 degrees expected.

A heat advisory has been issued for all of New Jersey on Thursday, with temperatures expected to reach the low to mid 90s and heat indexes potentially climbing to 100 to 105 degrees. NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Lakewood NJ, Point Pleasant NJ until 8:00 PM 

-Trump: Based on the ridiculous amount of publicity given to Jeffrey Epstein, I have asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony, subject to Court approval. This SCAM, perpetuated by the Democrats, should end, right now!

Trump: The Wall Street Journal printed a FAKE letter, supposedly to Epstein. These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don’t draw pictures. I told Rupert Murdoch it was a Scam, that he shouldn’t print this Fake Story. But he did, and now I’m going to sue ..., and that of his third rate newspaper. Thank you for your attention to this matter! DJT

WH Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt:  The Wall Street Journal published a hatchet job article with a FAKE “birthday letter” that is supposedly from 2003. This is like the Steele Dossier that kickstarted “the Russia, Russia, Russia” Hoax all over again.

The WSJ refused to show us the letter and conceded they don’t even have it in their possession when we asked them to verify the alleged document they’re basing their ENTIRE fake story on. When has President Trump ever spoken like the conversation alleged in the fake WSJ story? That’s not at all how he speaks or writes. The WSJ knowingly published false information to smear the President of the United States. As I said at the podium today, there is a coordinated Hoax by the Democrats and Fake News to smear President Trump — as we’ve seen throughout both of his terms.

- Boys elementary schools finish the year today  day camps starting next week mid week

- United Torah Judaism’s Degel Hatorah faction slams Shas, accusing it of engaging in “odious maneuvers.” Shas chairman Aryeh Deri “coordinated a joint withdrawal [from the government] and in the end, he secured a place for himself in the cabinet, in committees, and in coalition partnerships,” the source charges. despite sharing his resignation letter publicly, Religious Services Minister Michael Malkieli (Shas) has not yet submitted it to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to multiple Hebrew media reports. 

-US Ambassador Mike Huckabee has written a scathing letter to Interior Minister Moshe Arbel, blasting his office for not granting visas to Christian groups trying to visit Israel, Channel 12 reports. Huckabee threatens that the embassy will be forced to announce publicly that Israel does not welcome Christian groups and harasses them instead. Huckabee also threatens reciprocal measures against Israelis trying to get visas to visit the US.

- Russian Foreign Ministry on Trump's ultimatum for a ceasefire agreement within 50 days: We will not accept threats, sanctions are no longer new to us

- WSJ The black box investigation of the Air India Dreamliner plane crash in Ahmedabad, India, more than a month ago, determined that the chief and senior pilots had turned off the fuel switches, causing the crash.

-Jackson Police have identified the man who died in the lightning strike Wednesday night at the Black Knights Bowbenders archery range on Perrineville Road during a scouting event 1 mile from six flags. The victim, Robert Montgomery, 61, of Cinnaminson, was an instructor at the archery range Fourteen other people who were injured, including eight children, were sent to local hospitals for treatment

- Senate Dems walk out of the hearing to confirm Trump official Emil Bove as a federal judge. This protest came as Republican leadership broke committee rules to push through the vote

-A 23-year-old frum bachur from Bnei Brak, currently living in Flatbush, was recently arrested by ICE agents. He had been working in local restaurants when agents came to his residence last week specifically looking for him. He was detained under very difficult conditions, without access to kosher food, and was transferred between several detention centers. Mr. Josh Mehlman of the Flatbush Jewish Community Coalition (FJCC) spoke with Kol Mevaser about the intense efforts askanim made to expedite his immigration hearings. Since he was considered a foreign national, he had very limited rights. Ultimately, a resolution was reached with ICE, and askanim arranged for an EL AL flight to return him to Eretz Yisrael, which they also sponsored. He remained in handcuffs until he boarded the plane.This case highlights the serious risks facing individuals with foreign passports who overstay their visas. Immigration enforcement has become more aggressive, and people must be aware of the potential consequences. Rabbonim have advised that this story be publicized to raise awareness. Community leaders strongly urge anyone in a similar situation to consult with qualified immigration attorneys for proper guidance.

-Nichum Aveilim for Rav Eliezer Kupperman Zytl is at 312 7th street Lakewood getting up Friday morning 

- Chavivim Ocean county Charity fundraiser 

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- Lakewood officials blame the Trump administration for the property tax increase  coming to Lakewood next month, due ue a $6 million reduction in federal grants “Yeah, we knew it was coming once he was coming,” Township Administrator Patrick Donnelly said about the Trump cutbacks. “I wish we had more grants this year. Last year was a banner year with grants. Federal and state. We have some this year on the books but just not as many.” Mayor Ray Coles criticized the federal government for its approach.

“There are a lot of things from the federal government that we took for granted that just aren’t going to be there," he said. "The philosophy of the federal government now is to let the local states do it on their own and that is a mistake (App)

- MK Moshe Gafni: "This knesset term is a divorce from partnership with the religious Zionists . As far as I'm concerned, they are worse than the biggest haters of Torah scholars."

-Trump: Americans know we need a better Healthcare System to properly serve our Great Communities that were abandoned by the Radical Left Democrats. That is why Republicans included $50 Billion Dollars in the “ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL” — to strengthen our most vulnerable Hospitals, including those in Rural areas. BUT, EVERY DEMOCRAT VOTED AGAINST THIS FUNDING! I want to thank all of the Republicans in Congress who worked incredibly hard to make this achievement possible. OUR NATION THANKS YOU, TOO!

 Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (47%) ahead of Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli (42%) by 5-points statewide. but Ciattarelli jumps to a 7-point lead when it’s a push poll and voters find out about Sherrill’s wacky positions.

60% want a candidate who will work WITH President Trump while only 34% want a governor who will primarily oppose him

53% believe New Jersey is on the wrong track

63% want a change from Murphy’s direction

57% would not vote for Murphy again

63% want a new direction for the state

50%+ of voters oppose Sherrill’s stated views on taxes, protecting girls’ sports, and green energy scam

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- Agudah chairman's take...  real burnout claims many victims each year, talented, accomplished individuals who simply lose their enthusiasm for what they are doing.

Is there a solution?

The best example of something that is repeated, day in and day out, is the korban that carries that name- Tamid, constantly, every morning and evening...

 In the world of askanus, it is especially challenging, because along with being an exhausting journey, there is much failure along the way, the sort of disappointment that can break a weaker person. Baruch Hashem, our staffers are not weak, and they are motivated, day after day, by their responsibility to the Torah of Har Sinai and to parents who aim to transmit that Torah to their children. And even when there is a victory- which we enjoyed this month- the risk is there. That is why these words are being written at the end of a long day in Washington DC, a trip of hoda'ah and appreciation: we went, as a group, to acknowledge the politicians who helped us along the way, but also, to remind ourselves not to take the chasdei Hashem for granted.