Laws of Fasting on Yom Kippur for Expectant Women

                                                                הלכות יום כפור לנשים מעוברות

The laws and Halachos of fasting on Yom Kippur for Expectant Women Reviewed by Harav Shmuel  Felder shlita the information was compiled in collaboration with highly experienced OB/GYNs and frum nurses (see brochure below). For questions and additional copies call the Rav 732-942-9609

Hashkafa Q&A Yomim Noraim

Hashkafa with Rav Gershon Ribner shlita

כך שנו רבותינו

The Yeshiva Movement's stance towards Rosh Hashana in Uman What circumstances call for dropping the ethic of davening in yeshiva Why is everyone surrounding me more inspired than me Tactics to rid yourself of the strain of the Yom Kippur fast

Selichos at the Kosel Eidut HaMizrach

 Erev Yom Kippur 5786

Tuesday September 30 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 79° Mainly sunny to start, then a few afternoon clouds. Very warm.

8th day of עשרת ימי תשובה

-12:00am October 1: It's official: White House orders federal agencies to shut down. In NJ there may be slowdowns at Newark airport

- US. Senate fails to pass CR bill to fund government, a shutdown will very likely occur at midnight tonight — AP

- New Quantus Insights poll New Jersey Likely Voter Survey | Sept 29–30, 2025

Governor’s Race: Sherrill vs. Ciattarelli

🔵 Mikie Sherrill: 48.1% (-1)

🔴 Jack Ciattarelli: 45.8% (+7)

⚪️ Other: 1.6%

🟣Undecided: 4.5%

Lead down from +10 post–Labor Day:  Now just +2.3 pts

- Coastal flood advisory remains in effect from 2pm to 8pm tomorrow Wednesday for Ocean, Atlantic and Southeastern Burlington counties.

- Over 100,000 at the kosel tonight for selichos Erev Yom Kippur. Police have blocked off all roads to the kosel as the plaza area is full to capacity 

- Trump says he's moved "a submarine or two" off the coast of Russia, "it's just lurking."

- The Houthis in Yemen announced that they will target vessels linked to U.S. oil ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden despite an earlier truce agreed with President Donald Trump's administration to not attack US-linked ships sailing in the Red Sea and the wider Gulf of Aden,

- A measles outbreak in Israel kills three children in the past week alone

 As of September 30, 2025, approximately 1,700 patients have been confirmed with measles.Hospitalizations: 437 patients have been hospitalized, with 39 in intensive care.

Fatalities: Six children under two and a half years old have died from the disease 

- Talmidim and alumni of yeshiva gedola of LA will gather tonight for a asifas tehillim on behalf of the Rosh Hayeshiva Rav Eliezer Gross shlita who is in need of a refuah and rachmei shamayim tonight at Yeshiva Orchos Chaim 410 Oberlin 10:15 pm with divrei hisoirerus by Rav Yeruchom Olshin shlita

name for tehillim  Yitzchok ben Yocheved 

-LSTA: All missing documents (B6T form, proof of address, and/or birth certificate) must be submitted on the LSTA portal by October 15. Students missing any of these will not be eligible for funding or aid in lieu. Parents who still need to submit documents were emailed, if a valid email was on file.

- President Trump is set to announce the launch of TrumpRx, which is a new website to allow Americans to buy discounted drugs for CASH This will cut out the middleman, and lower prices of drugs, as users can search for specific drugs from multiple different manufacturers. A deal with Pfizer is expected as well, where they’ll agree to LOWER prices on several of its drugs in the United States

- POTUS after RFK Jr. sneezes:

"God bless you, Bobby. I hope I didn't catch COVID just there."

"Give me a Paxlovid immediately," Trump says to Pfizer CEO

-The NJ State Monitor has once again rejected the Lakewood Board of Education's award of general counsel firm to Michael Inzelbuch, Faa news reports the Monitor stated that the Board showed "no justification" for awarding the contract to Inzelbuch despite that his hourly rate is $350 whereas 3 other firms submitted bids in the $150-165 rate.

-Organizers say over 20,000 attended the Atzeres Tefilah in Lakewood last night on gezeiras giyus.

- Tips on how to prepare for the fast of  yom kippur according to Rabbi Yechezkel Aschayek author of the sefer חיים בריאים כהלכה One should start preparation from the morning 2 days before by drinking 50 % more water of your daily intake. Drink 20 minutes before eating and after meals, don't drink until the food is digested in order not to dilute the acids that digest the food. The food should be chewed well before swallowing in order for the body to digest it and not have it sit in the stomach. One should increase protein starting 2 days before, such as eggs fish etc. By the seudas Hamafsekes one should drink 20 minutes before and no need to drink afterwards

-update: All clear given

 Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has been placed on lockdown amid reports of an active shooter update: No credible threat just a precaution.

-President Trump on Golden Dome Defense System:"Canada called me. They want to be part of the [Golden Dome Defense System]. To which I said, 'Why don't you just join our country, become 51! Become the 51st state, and you get it for free!""I don't know if that made a big impact, but it makes a lot of sense, 'cause they're having a hard time up there in Canada."

-At the  zoning board meeting last night, the issue of proper noticing was highlighted again. It seems to be a recurring problem that neighbors of applicants are not receiving their notices in time. In some cases, attorneys use third-party services to deliver the notices, and they are considered “delivered” once they reach the post office  even though they have not yet been delivered to the intended homes.

- A contentious application was heard last night regarding approval for the Alexander Shul. Neighbors opposed what they described as a “monstrosity” and requested that the board postpone the hearing to allow them time to obtain legal representation a common courtesy that is usually granted. However, the board proceeded with the application.

One neighbor noted that none of the mispalelim actually live on the block. Concerns about modesty were also raised, as the plans include a men’s mikvah. The zoning board chairman appeared to speak in support of the shul. In the end, the board approved the application.

- In another application, for a daycare center adjacent to Bais Reuvein Kamenitz, the opposing attorney clashed with the board attorney and officials, and the exchange quickly turned into a circus. Ultimately, the applicant was instructed to re-notice, after the board chairman stated that there was no feasible way to have shared parking between the school and the daycare.

Leisure Village residents appeared to oppose an application for 28 lots adjacent to their development, raising concerns about wetlands and DEP oversight. Despite the objections, the board approved the project as a conforming application.

- BDE: Petirah of R’ Yosef Moshe Rand z”l, from Toronto/Lakewood at the age of 79 a talmid chochom and masmid who moved to Lakewood several years ago, where he spent his days learning. Levaya is at 11:45 a.m. at the Lakewood Chapel, off 7ths street with kevura in Eretz Yisroel 

-Jackson Township Council will choose an interim mayor to replace departing Mayor Michael Reina at a special meeting on Friday, officials said. Theres no indication on who they will appoint.

-Sec War Pete Hegseth targets fat generals and announces a new twice-yearly PT test for top brass. "It's unacceptable to see fat generals and admirals in the halls of the Pentagon, and leading all around the world. It's a BAD LOOK, and it's not who we are!" "You need to meet the height and weight standards."

"Today, at my direction, every member of the Joint Force at every rank is required to take the PT test twice a year, as well as meet height and weight requirements twice a year. EVERY year of service."

- Giyus: Several yeshiva students arrested in recent days at Ben Gurion Airport for evading military service have been granted pardons for Yom Kippur.

-President Trump met yesterday with representatives of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, offering wishes for the High Holidays. The President spoke with the rabbis about the Lubavitcher Rebbe's lasting impact and his teachings, presenting a signed copy of this year's Education and Sharing Day proclamation to them as well.

Side of salmon at Bingo 5.99

Kreplach available at local stores

Major Shatnez Scandal In Eretz Yisroel! Thousands of suits are affected

Israel At War Tuesday Sept 30

Israel at war day 725

- A Hamas source to Reuters: "Trump's plan aims to eliminate the organization and imposes 'unreasonable conditions'"

- An Israeli political source: The plan presented by President Trump is non-negotiable; it is a “yes or no" plan. The US administration also signals that we may be ready for "some minimal negotiation," but certainly not for a long negotiation. On the other hand, Qatar and Hams say tonight that this plan is actually an opening position

-Qatar's Prime Minister to Al-Jazeera: "What was presented yesterday are principles in a plan that require discussion of details and courses of action. Ceasing the war is a clear clause in the plan, and the issue of withdrawal requires clarification and discussion".

- Trump's message to Hamas: They have 3-4 days to respond. If they delay, Israel will do what it needs to do. All Arab countries have signed, all Muslim countries have signed, Israel has signed. We are just waiting for Hamas, and Hamas will do it or not - and if not, it will be a very sad end."

- Report on CBS: Hamas tends to accept Trump’s plan, according to a source familiar with the details: Hamas will send its response to the mediators tomorrow.

-Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson: Today we will hold a meeting with the presence of Turkey and a Hamas delegation to consult regarding Trump's plan to end the war.

- Three people were injured in a terror attack at the Al-Hader junction in Gush Etzion. Security forces and medical teams are at the scene.

The attack left two injured, both conscious and in moderate to light condition, according to Magen David Adom. The terrorist arrived in a vehicle and rammed into Israelis. He was immediately neutralized by Israeli forces at the scene.

- The Trump administration deported a plane with about a hundred Iranian asylum seekers to Iran. Despite the tension, the exceptional move was coordinated with the Iranian government. The aircraft took off from Louisiana and will land in Tehran after a stop in Qatar. For now, the identities of the deportees and the reasons for their asylum requests are unclear.

- Hamas documents recovered by Israeli troops in Gaza supposedly reveal the terror group's "direct involvement" in an activist mission currently sailing dozens of boats to challenge Israel's blockade of the Strip, Israel's Foreign Ministry says the documents "show a direct link between the flotilla leaders and the Hamas terrorist organization," especially the group's foreign arm, the Palestinian Conference for Palestinians (PCPA)

Tzedaka Priorities

       ותשובה ותפילה וצדקה מעבירין את רוע הגזירה

 To Whom Do We Give Tzedakah and Who Comes Before Whom?

Aseres Yemei Teshhuva between  Rosh hashana and yom kippur when many tzedaka requests are made by  Mosdos, Yeshivos individuals and organizations asking for donations as klal yisrael is in a giving mode of tzedaka during this time. we are bombarded by Tzedaka letters in the mail, robo calls, telemarketers soliciting donations, emails, a meshulach knocking at your door or approaching you in shul. Some have family obligations to support a relative.   
If one can afford to give to all that would be wonderful, however not everyone is capable of that.  The question is is whom do I have to give

According to Halacha there are priorities in who to give tzedaka to first. Please discuss this with your Local Rabbi as there are differences of opinions.
Some Poskim rule that Hachzokas hatorah is the highest form of giving tzedaka.  categories in giving based on the shulchan aruch Yore Deah: The Laws of Tzedakah siman 251

Category 1: Captives, prisoners and matters of life and death- pikuach nefesh
Category 2: Very close relatives

Monday September 29 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 76° Sunshine early followed by cloudy skies this afternoon. Very warm

7th day of עשרת ימי תשובה

- Video replay of Atzeres Tefillah HERE

6:30 pm Atzeres Tefilah

Selichos recited by Rav Yeruchom Olshin shlita 

Kabolas ol Malchus Shamayim by Rav Yisroel  Neuman shlita

Tehilim and selichos recited by Rav Dovid Schustal shlita 

HaRav Malkiel Kotler speaking it's a zman of teshuva this  is a milchama of weakening the Torah its a gezeira on klal yisroel. It's a gezeira of weakening Torah learning not only in EY but also in America. And it is incumbent on us to fight this  gezeira by being mekabel ol matches shamayim and only Torah.

Rav Nachum Binder delivered remarks.

 Atzeres Tefillah underway started off with Tehillim recited by several rabbonim and the Satmar Dayan.

- BDE: Petirah of Mrs. Chaya Zelda Leiser (née Weiser) a”h of Lakewood, wife of ybl”c R’ Duvy Leiser shlita, following a prolonged illness. She was in her early 50s.

Mrs. Leiser was a longtime teacher in Bais Faiga’s 8th grade, where she educated and inspired many students over the years. The levaya is scheduled for today at 4:00 PM at the chapel off 7th Street, with kevurah to follow at the local Bais Olam in Lakewood.

-Mass Atzeres Tefillah in Lakewood Today

A mass Atzeres Tefillah will take place today, Monday, in Lakewood, in response to  the current sakana in Eretz Yisroel and particular the gezeiras giyus, as the IDF has begun targeting bnei Torah and arresting them in an attempt to uproot the yeshivos. In a letter, the Lakewood Roshei Yeshiva called upon the community to join, and tens of thousands are expected to participate. The event will be held at the Municipal Parking Lot, located between Clifton and Lexington Avenues, spanning 9th and 10th Streets. Expect road closures traffic and heavy security in the area.

Mincha: 5:45 PM

Atzeres: 6:00 PM with derashos followed by  recital of Tehillim and Selichos

Live hook-up phone numbers: 712-432-6507 / 712-432-4305

- Over Rosh Hashana Lakewood Police issued tickets to cars parked in the municipal lot on Clifton avenue if they were not parked between the  white lines. Hundreds of youngeleit parked there over YT  to daven in BMG minyanim.

- Lakewood Township has constructed a new street called Singers Way, located off Cedarbridge Avenue. This development was made possible by clearing a temporary lot to house the new Lakewood Cheder Bais Faiga school. The property belongs to the township, and the school is currently operating in trailers while awaiting a permanent location in Jackson.

- Several new shul buildings were completed ahead of the Yomim Noraim. These include the Pitney Kehila in Jackson, led by Rav Menachem Katz Shlita; the Sharei Torah and Tefilah Shul on Pine Street led by Rav Pansky shlita; and the Somerset Walk Kehila, under the leadership of Rav Nosson Levin Shlita.

-Video replay of Nshei Adirei HaTorah event HERE

- Lakewood planning board meeting today at 6pm watch livestream Here

 see agenda Here 

on the agenda correspondence for Bnos Devorah request to modify extent of

proposed sidewalk along Lambert Avenue

Alexander new shul building 940 Somerset Avenue

Bais Medrash Ohr Shimon 1528 Newport Major Site Plan for an addition to a shul

Bais Reuven Kamenetz 819 & 831 Ridge Avenue  Major Site Plan for a daycare

Broad Estate LLC Pitkin Avenue Major Subdivision to create 28 lots

- Jack Ciattarelli posts yesterday on his visit to Lakewood says Mikie Sherill will not opt in to tuition relief bill for New Jersey parents

"Great to be at Yeshiva Tiferes Torah in Lakewood today, where 500+ students are thriving in a strong learning environment. With so many New Jersey families choosing private schools, I’ve long supported a voucher program to give parents real choice. Thanks to the recent federal budget bill, a first-ever national voucher program will take effect in 2027—if states opt in. As Governor, I’ll make sure New Jersey does.If Mikie Sherrill is Governor, she won’t—she voted NO, and just like Phil Murphy, she’s controlled by union bosses who oppose it. New Jersey families deserve better. It’s time for change."

- APP reports on Eagle Ridge golf course as Bulldozers replace golfers at Lakewood courses called a 'jewel,' neighbors are not happy A new development plan that would take out at least 18 of Eagle Ridge Golf Club's 27 holes is now on the table

- Trump post about Mamdani: "Self proclaimed New York City Communist, Zohran Mamdani, who is running for Mayor, will prove to be one of the best things to ever happen to our great Republican Party. He is going to have problems with Washington like no Mayor in the history of our once great City. Remember, he needs the money from me, as President, in order to fulfill all of his FAKE Communist promises. He won't be getting any of it, so what's the point of voting for him? This ideology has failed, always, for thousands of years. It will fail again, and that's guaranteed! President DJT"

- Update from R' Aaron Lang on Funding lawsuit:

Prof. T. and I just petitioned the NJ Supreme Court to hear the Lakewood school case. Brief is due October 8. We are optimistic.

Once we win, the exact remedy will be up to legislators. We need the debt forgiven and new categorical aid. This is very important because if only the Adequacy Budget is increased by, say, $100M, the litigation will have been futile since we still would not receive equalization given that the Township's wealth has shot up over the last two years.

I have made the case for over a decade that Lakewood has among the lowest per capita income in NJ. The poverty rate and household income is way below the state average. Moreover, when the wealth is divided by the total amount of K-12, the town is low income (but the state no longer uses that metric).

I have been asking for the oilam to elect a friendly BOE. The leadership of this town and our legislative delegation will have to stop backslapping and begin some serious work or else all the litigation will have been for naught and we will continue to borrow. AL

- Four towns from New Jersey made the list of safest towns in the country, with two towns ranking in SmartAsset's top 20 New Jersey Safest Suburbs Edgewater, 

Fort Lee, Hoboken, Williamstown

- Watch Tomchei shabbos of Lakewood supports 2,700+ families with a $3.4M Yom Tov budget see video Here

- Pentagon sounds alarm on low missile stockpiles for potential China clash—urging suppliers to DOUBLE or QUADRUPLE production. - WSJ.

- NJ Republican Congressmen Chris Smith and Tom Kean this morning released a joint statement demanding that U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill do a full-on data dump.

"The only way that level of transparency can be achieved is for all of Representative Sherrill’s academic, disciplinary, and investigatory records to be made public – something only Representative Sherrill can authorize," said the Republican representatives in a statement. "We call on her to do so immediately and without qualification. "If those sealed disciplinary records match Representative Sherrill’s current explanation, we are unsure why she would refuse to release the records and put this matter to rest." (Insidernj)

- Tips on how to prepare for the fast of Tisha B'Av according to Rabbi Yechezkel Aschayek author of the sefer חיים בריאים כהלכה One should start preparation from the morning 2 days before by drinking 50 % more water of your daily intake. Drink 20 minutes before eating and after meals, don't drink until the food is digested in order not to dilute the acids that digest the food. The food should be chewed well before swallowing in order for the body to digest it and not have it sit in the stomach. One should increase protein starting 2 days before, such as eggs fish etc. By the seudas Hamafsekes one should drink 20 minutes before and no need to drink afterwards

Israeli At War Monday Sept 29

 Israel at war day 724

-Witkoff is optimistic: Hams’s initial response to the plan - "very positive"

- Netanyahu, after the meeting with Trump, releases a video - "It was a historic visit, we turned the tables and isolated Hamas. The entire world - including the Arab and Muslim world - is pressuring them to accept the conditions we set together with President Trump; the release of all our hostages while the IDF remains in most of the Gaza Strip."

-Trump starts calling the Abraham Accords the Abruhom Accords: "The real people, that's what they call it... but it's so much nicer when you say Abruhom."

- Senior White House official: "We are expecting to receive Hams' response in the coming days."

-Amit Segal: "Hamas is now a collection of frightened men who were recently miraculously saved from an Israeli elimination with advanced weapons, are inside a room guarded by Qataris, and know what will happen to them if they say no because the leader made a commitment to the President of the United States."

-In a joint statement by the foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar it was written: "We welcome the announcement by US President Trump of his proposal - which includes ending the war, rebuilding Gaza, preventing the uprooting of the Palestinian people, and promoting comprehensive peace"

- President Trump on the proposed deal:

"This is a big, big day. Potentially one of the great days in civilization. We're beyond very close to a deal."

"I thank Netanyahu for agreeing to the plan and for being willing to start a new chapter in the Middle East."

 "According to the plan, Arab and Muslim countries have committed in writing - and I know the representatives and believe them - to quickly demilitarize the Gaza Strip and immediately dismantle the military capabilities of Hamas and all terrorist organizations."

 "I hear that Hamas also wants to end this. We trust the Arab countries."

 "Within a few days, there should be no more shooting in Gaza. There probably will be, but there shouldn't be."

"Hamas and the other factions will play no role in the governance of Gaza, either directly or indirectly."

"If Hamas refuses, Israel will do what it needs to do, and I don't think they will refuse."

"I believe that at some point Iran will also be part of the Abraham Accords."

 "Whoever makes peace with Israel, prospers."

 "The Emir of Qatar wants peace. He had a heart-to-heart conversation with Netanyahu."

"Netanyahu said he opposes a Palestinian state and I understand his position."

"[European] countries recognized a Palestinian state foolishly - if the PA does not implement the reforms, they can only blame themselves."

- Trump’s deal to end the war in Gaza includes calls for the international committee to govern Gaza being established in the first stage of the deal in the 75% of territory Israel already captured in “Operation Gideon’s Chariots A” — even if Hamas objects.

The territories Israel has occupied would be transferred to international control. There’s a discussion about dividing Gaza into provinces, meaning, let’s say southern Gaza goes to the UAE, and northern Gaza to Bahrain.

- THE GAZA DEAL

 Within 72 hours of Israel publicly accepting this agreement, all hostages, alive and deceased, will be returned. 

Gaza will be "a deradicalized terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to its neighbors," and that the enclave will be redeveloped for the citizens of Gaza, "who have suffered more than enough."

If both sides agree to this proposal, the war will immediately end. Israeli forces will withdraw to the agreed upon line to prepare for a hostage release. During this time, all military operations, including aerial and artillery bombardment, will be suspended, and battle lines will remain frozen until conditions are met for the complete staged withdrawal.

Once all hostages are released, Israel will release 250 life sentence prisoners plus 1700 Gazans who were detained after October 7th 2023, including all women and children detained in that context. For every Israeli hostage whose remains are released, Israel will release the remains of 15 deceased Gazans.

Once all hostages are returned, Hamas members who commit to peaceful co-existence and to decommission their weapons will be given amnesty. Members of Hamas who wish to leave Gaza will be provided safe passage to receiving countries.

Upon acceptance of this agreement, full aid will be immediately sent into the Gaza Strip. At a minimum, aid quantities will be consistent with what was included in the January 19, 2025, agreement regarding humanitarian aid, including rehabilitation of infrastructure (water, electricity, sewage), rehabilitation of hospitals and bakeries, and entry of necessary equipment to remove rubble and open roads.  

Entry of distribution and aid in the Gaza Strip will proceed without interference from the two parties through the United Nations and its agencies, and the Red Crescent, in addition to other international institutions not associated in any manner with either party. Opening the Rafah crossing in both directions will be subject to the same mechanism implemented under the January 19, 2025 agreement.

Gaza will be governed under the temporary transitional governance of a technocratic, apolitical Palestinian committee, responsible for delivering the day-to-day running of public services and municipalities for the people in Gaza. This committee will be made up of qualified Palestinians and international experts, with oversight and supervision by a new international transitional body, the “Board of Peace,” which will be headed and chaired by President Donald J. Trump, with other members and heads of State to be announced, including Former Prime Minister Tony Blair. This body will set the framework and handle the funding for the redevelopment of Gaza until such time as the Palestinian Authority has completed its reform program, as outlined in various proposals, including President Trump’s peace plan in 2020 and the Saudi-French proposal, and can securely and effectively take back control of Gaza. This body will call on best international standards to create modern and efficient governance that serves the people of Gaza and is conducive to attracting investment.

A Trump economic development plan to rebuild and energize Gaza will be created by convening a panel of experts who have helped birth some of the thriving modern miracle cities in the Middle East. Many thoughtful investment proposals and exciting development ideas have been crafted by well-meaning international groups, and will be considered to synthesize the security and governance frameworks to attract and facilitate these investments that will create jobs, opportunity, and hope for future Gaza.

A special economic zone will be established with preferred tariff and access rates to be negotiated with participating countries.

No one will be forced to leave Gaza, and those who wish to leave will be free to do so and free to return. We will encourage people to stay and offer them the opportunity to build a better Gaza."

- Amit Segal: if Hamas rejects the US deal, the UAE and the US will take control of 80% of Gaza currently held by the IDF. Tony Blair is proposed to serve as the governor of Gaza, implementing Trump's plan. This plan aims to isolate the remaining 20% of Gaza that will still be under Hamas control, giving Gazans a choice between a better life or a worse one to break Hamas.

- The press conference between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu is set to begin

-Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just apologized to the Prime Minister of Qatar, for the Israeli strike in Qatar on September 9. Channel 12 says Netanyahu spoke by phone for several minutes with Al Thani from the White House Trump was also on the call.

 Amit Segal: “The disgusting scoundrels (Qatar) have not condemned the October 7 massacre to this day. Even if there is a political need for this, it is repulsive and disgusting”.

- Sources told Channel 12 and i24NEWS that PM Netanyahu apologized to President Trump about the Israeli strike in Qatar. Bibi didn't have a choice here. The Qataris demanded an apology as a condition for returning to the negotiations and Bibi and Trump need them to force Hams to say yes to the deal.

- CNN is reporting that a Qatari delegation visited the White House before the Trump-Netanyahu meeting, and that the delegation is still in Washington and will potentially participate in the meeting.

-PM Netanyahu on his way to a meeting with President Trump at the White House; the president will speak with the Emir of Qatar before the meeting.

- White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt ahead of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting: "Very close to a deal." The spokeswoman added, "As with any deal, both sides need to agree to compromise, and maybe they will leave the table a little dissatisfied."

-The addition of a press conference to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s White House meeting with US President Donald Trump raised speculation Monday that the Trump administration could be planning to announce that it has finalized its agreement for ending Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza and releasing the remaining hostages held there.

-Warships from the Turkish navy assisted one of the vessels in the "Freedom Flotilla to Gaza" - unofficial reports say the Turkish navy will accompany the flotilla. Warships from Italy and Spain accompany the flotilla. Turkey is the third country to join

-Multiple sources in Israel are reporting that nearly all the issues between Israel and the US regarding the plan for Gaza have been resolved. The new wording proposed by Witkoff and Kushner was accepted by PM Netanyahu, and the "gaps have been closed."

-A leading Israeli settler says he failed to get assurances from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on annexation of the West Bank ahead of a meeting between the premier and US President Donald Trump today. “Netanyahu listened and the meeting was substantive, but we left troubled despite the open discussion,” says Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, representing Israeli settlements in northern West Bank. “In the end the prime minister did not say when sovereignty would come,”

-IDF orders evacuations in the streets surrounding the Shifa Hospital in Gaza  for five buildings near the hospital. Also, an evacuation warning was given for the "Alibaba" building near the maternity building in the Shifa Hospital complex. 

Selichos of י"ג מדות when Yom Kippur falls on Thursday

This rare calendar year, in which Erev Pesach fell out on Shabbos, brings with it another interesting occurrence: Yom Kippur falls on a Thursday. As a result, during Aseres Yemei Teshuvah, the Selichos that include the Yud-Gimel Middos of Rachamim are scheduled to be recited on Tuesday. Since Krias HaTorah takes place on Monday, there are various minhagim as  Some communities switch the Selichos of Yom Revii with those of yom Chamishi in order to recite the Yud-Gimel Middos on Monday, which has Krias HaTorah and  also recite י"ג מדות before laining.

However,  in BMG  this  year, the Yud-Gimel Middos will be recited on Tuesday as scheduled, not on Monday even though Monday includes Krias HaTorah. In the past they did switch it but have changed since the year 5781.

More details on this topic can be found in this week’s Alei Zayis publication.

Sunday September 28 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 81° Mostly sunny. High 81F

Beautiful sukka building weather no rain on forecast until 2nd day sukkos

6th day of עשרת ימי תשובה

-At he Nshei Adirei Hatorah event tonight, over 12,000 people attended, with the Lakewood Roshei Yeshiva in presence. Rav Dovid Schustal and Rav Yeruchom Olshin Shlita addressed the crowd, sharing insightful drashos from Rabbeinu Yonah, specifically regarding nashim . Rav Simcha Bunim Cohen delivered powerful divrei chizuk followed by inspiration words from Rav Efraim Wachsman briefly touching on the concerning rise in illnesses lo aleinu effecting an nusual amount of ladies, R"L with a call to strengthen  in the area of long shaitels. All attendees were gifted a recipe book as a keepsake.

Watch video replay Here

- Jack Ciattarelli was in Lakewood today campaigning for the governors election after sukkos. He visited the home of the Skulenr rebbe shlita and stopped by at yeshivos and other local establishments.

President Trump posts: "Who's ready to see Adam Schiff in prison?

- Curtis Sliwa: I am the only candidate who can defeat Mamdani. Our team, our resources, and our supporters are unmatched. Most importantly, we have the best solutions to help working people afford to stay in New York City and feel safe.

- Dov Hikind: Curtis Sliwa is the only alternative to a disastrous Mamdani administration. 

CUOMO CAN NOT WIN!!!

- Trump posts video: "Some of the highest quality 24 Karat Gold used in the Oval Office and Cabinet Room of the White House. Foreign Leaders, and everyone else, “freak out” when they see the quality and beauty. Best Oval Office ever, in terms of success and look!!! President DJT"

- A 67-year-old frum Jewish man, identified as Gilles Cohen, was attacked from behind on Shabbos morning while walking home from the mikveh in Yerres (Essonne), a suburb south of Paris. The assailant repeatedly punched him, hurled antisemitic slurs“dirty Jew”and rifled his pockets, apparently looking for money and synagogue keys; the attacker also threatened to kill him, according to coverage citing the victim’s account. 

French authorities say an investigation is underwa

-Noticeable slower web traffic over aseres yemen teshuva as Lakewood yidden refrain from going online during these holy days 

- BMG will not switch the selichos days this year from Tueaday to Monday and י''ג מדות will be said on Tuesday and not on Monday which has קריאת התורה.

- Adirei HaTorah Nshei event this evening at Cedarbridge Corp Park by Tower 5. Heavy traffic expected carpooling advised. Over 10,000 expected.

-Yom Tov sale at Bingo side of salmon $5.99

- NYC Mayor Eric Adams is dropping out of NYC’s mayoral race amid escalating pressure to clear the crowded field in a last-ditch attempt to stop socialist Zohran Mamdani’s ץ.

הט .  election to City Hall. “I know I cannot continue my campaign” he says.

- Viral video of Orthodox Jews  that were pushed and humiliated at Istanbul Airport, Turkey

The worst part? Instead of helping the victims, bystanders applauded.

-Tesla: The federal tax credit expires Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Lock in your order by September 30 to receive $7,500 off your new Model 3, Model Y or Cybertruck, if eligible. Terms & conditions apply.

-Assemblyman Avi Schnall, in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Taxation, will host an Anchor & PAS-1 Application Filing and Assistance Event this Sunday, September 28, at the Lakewood Township Municipal Building, located at 231 Third Street. 11am - 4pm

-Lakewood planning board meeting tomorrow 

On the agenda

2628 Broad Estate LLCPitkin Avenue Block 

Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision to create 28 lots

New shul building for Alexander chasidim at Somerset Ave

New daycare on Ridge Ave near Kamenitz

-Beech-Nut Baby Food Update:

Please note that the OU is no longer certifying Beech-Nut baby food products. However, several local Lakewood stores still have jars in stock from previous productions that were certified. These jars bear an OU symbol, though it may be small and difficult to see. Consumers should check each jar carefully before purchasing.

- BDE: Passing of Aaron Bell "Bielski" the last survivor of the Bielski brothers  Tuvia, Alexander (Zus), Asael, and Aron were four Jewish brothers who led a partisan group in the forests of Belarus during World War II, establishing a hidden base camp that grew into a substantial community and saved the lives of nearly 1,200 Jews from the Nazis. Their unit, the largest Jewish partisan group during the war, focused on rescuing Jews and building a thriving community rather than solely engaging in military combat, creating a "Jerusalem in the woods" complete with a bakery, a synagogue, and other vital facilities.  

- NWS:  Tropical Storm Imelda's track is coming more into focus with the storm now likely to be tugged out to sea. However, the Southeast coast will still see impacts, such as heavy rain, coastal flooding and dangerous surf. We're also watching Major Hurricane Humberto, closer to Bermuda.

-Chinese leader Xi Jinping is planning to press Trump to formally state that the U.S. “opposes” Taiwan’s independence

-Shooting in Grand Blonc,Michigan: Grand Blanc Police Chief says 40 year old male drove his vehicle through the front doors of a church, exited vehicle, shot 10 victims, 1 fatal, police believe the suspect deliberately set church on fire and that additional victims will be found, suspect was neutralized.

Israel At War Sunday Sept 28

Israel at war  day 723

- Missile from Yemen successfully intercepted BH. Sirens sounded across the country 

-Trump to Reuters: "The responses from Israel and the Arab countries are positive. I hope to close a deal in tomorrow's meeting with Netanyahu."

- An IDF soldier was killed in today’s car-ramming attack in the West Bank.

Inbar Avraham Kav, 20, from Lotem.

- Amit Segal (Channel 12), these are the official points from the Trump plan for Gaza: 

ALL hostages released on Day 1 + full disarmament of Hamas from ALL "offensive weapons"

There will be negotiations on every IDF withdrawal from Gaza

No Israeli sovereignty over Judea & Samaria or Gaza + no attacks on Qatar

Every Gazan will have the right to leave Gaza with a promise that they can return

Gaza will turn into an international commerce zone with tax-free status

The PA will only participate in the governing committee of Gaza in the future and ONLY after reforms take place to "root out extremism"

- Trump: We have a real chance for GREATNESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. ALL ARE ON BOARD FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL, FIRST TIME EVER. WE WILL GET IT DONE!!! President DJT

- Netanyahu on Fox News: Working with Trump on a 21-point plan. -If Hamas leaders release the hostages and end the war, we will allow them safe passage.

- US Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration is “at the one-yard line” with its Gaza peace plan and is very optimistic about the chances for “punch[ing] it through the end zone,” while acknowledging that “things can get derailed at the very last minute.”

- Netanyahu will meet with Witkoff and Kushner ahead of the meeting with Trump; senior US officials: the president is very determined to reach a deal

- The Washington Post with more details on Trump's 21-point plan for Gaza:

 -The release of 20 hostages alive within 48 hours.

 -A "freeze" of the forces' presence will be implemented.

 -All of Hamas’s offensive weapons will be destroyed.

 -Hamas members who agree to live in peace with Israel…will be granted amnesty and deportation will be allowed.

 -Israel will release 250 Palestinian prisoners of war + 1700 Palestinians arrested after October 7.

-A "temporary transitional government" will be established, managed by international experts and Palestinian representatives responsible for the daily management of the Gaza Strip.

-A US-led body will oversee the management of the Gaza Strip while the Palestinian Authority undergoes reforms.

- IDF says 780,000 have fled Gaza City; Hamas says dozens killed in unrelenting strikes

Army says it hit some 120 ‘terror targets’ over past day; Shifa hospital director says tanks approaching as UN says airstrikes every few minutes hamper aid and evacuation efforts

-Hamas claimed Sunday that it had lost contact with two hostages during Israeli operations in a pair of Gaza City neighborhoods, as three Israel Defense Forces divisions moved deeper into the northern city in a bid to conquer it.

In a statement, the Hamas al-Qassam Brigades armed wing said it had demanded that the IDF “withdraw to the south of Street Eight (one of the streets in Gaza City) and halt aerial sorties for 24 hours starting at 6 p.m. today so that attempts can be made to extract the prisoners (hostages).”

- Makha Tower, the tallest tower in Gaza City, was toppled in an IDF strike

- US House Speaker Mike Johnson, in an interview with Tony Perkins in the US, said after being asked about President Trump's statement (about annexation), "I believe that Judea and Samaria are the traditional lands of Israel. But there are many geopolitical forces here. There is still much to resolve, and we must see how it develops."

-Terror attack: A 20-year-old Israeli man was wounded from IDF crossfire in a terror attack near Jit Junction in Kdumim in the West Bank, the IDF confirmed on Sunday. The IDF ruled the incident a ramming attack after an initial investigation.

According to Israeli media, the man was injured by IDF crossfire when soldiers at the scene killed the terrorist.

עצרת תפילה For Gezeiras Giyus planned in Lakewood

                       עצרת תפילה זעקת הגולה

 

The Roshei Yeshiva are  calling on everyone to attend the atzeres Tefillah zaakas Hagola on Gezeiras Giyus as the IDF began to implement and draft Yeshiva Bochurim with over 100 jailed. 

The Atzeres will take place this Monday of Aseres Yemei Teshuva  in Lakewood at Clifton Ave 9th street by the municipal parking  lot and surrounding area. Beginning with Mincha 5:45pm and atezeres at 6:00pm.

A conference call took place Thursday for menahlim and roshei yeshiva of the yeshivos in the tri state area joined with the Lakewood roshei yeshiva and Rav Elya Ber Wachtfogel who spoke strongly about the threat facing the olam Hatorah in Eretz Yisroel and specifically as the army is already targeting and arresting bnei Torah. . Many local and out of town yeshivos will be attending.

There will be a designated area for women and children.

Motzei Shabbos Shuva 5786 Lakewood

Weather tonight: 62° Occasional rain tapering to a few showers late chance of rain 80%.

-Bingo Nutmeg aisle 9 open tonight 

- Daled minim in Bais Faiga closed tonight will be open tomorrow 

 

- A group of chasidim who spent Rosh Hashana who landed close to shabbos at JFK  from Bucharest spent shabbos in Williamsburg as there were beds set up to house them. Some landed after shkiah. Another flight landed in Newark and they spent shabbos in Linden.

- Tomorrow Adirei Hatorah ladies event at Cedarbridge corporate park Tower 5

- Many heading out tonight to the airports who will be  spending Sukkos in EY

-Beechnut baby food products are still being sold in local stores after the OU has removed the hechsher(feder status)

- Rav Simcha Bunim Cohen shlita Shabbos Sheva Drasha for ladles tonight 9:30pm @Ateres Yeshaya

- Rav Dov Landau shlita will speak in Mir Yeshiva Yerushalayim tomorrow ahead of Yom Kippur 

- NJ Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill is facing new blowback after court documents revealed her husband, Jason Hedberg, was among dozens of midshipmen caught up in the U.S. Naval Academy cheating scandal that has recently reemerged, the NY Post revealed.

- Sherrill blames Trump:

My opponent and the Trump administration will stop at nothing,”. “They will completely weaponize the federal government to achieve what they want.”

- Trump: At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists. I am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

- EX-CIA Director John Brennan calls for Donald Trump and Conservatives to MOVE-ON from the "Russia Collusion Hoax "It's very, very unfortunate that, again, Donald Trump and his, you know, people who are supporting him refuse again to acknowledge that and move on."

- Trump: It was just revealed that the FBI had secretly placed, against all Rules, Regulations, Protocols, and Standards, 274 FBI Agents into the Crowd just prior to, and during, the January 6th Hoax. This is different from what Director Christopher Wray stated, over and over again! That’s right, as it now turns out, FBI Agents were at, and in, the January 6th Protest, probably acting as Agitators and Insurrectionists, but certainly not as “Law Enforcement Officials.” I want to know who each and every one of these so-called “Agents” are, and what they were up to on that now “Historic” Day. Many Great American Patriots were made to pay a very big price only for the love of their Country. I owe this investigation of “Dirty Cops and Crooked Politicians” to them! Christopher Wray, the then Director of the FBI, has some major explaining to do. That’s two in a row, Comey and Wray, who got caught LYING, with our Great Country at stake. WE CAN NEVER LET THIS HAPPEN TO AMERICA 

-Trump: I’d like to thank Kash Patel, and the outstanding members of the FBI, for their brilliant work on the recent Indictment of the Worst FBI Director in the History of our Country, James “Dirty Cop” Comey. The level of enthusiasm by the FBI was incredible, but only caused by the fact that they knew Comey for what he is, and was, a total SLIMEBALL! Again, thank you to the FBI and, specifically, those that worked on this case with U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, and the DOJ. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President DJT

Lakewood Zmanim עש"ק פרשת וילך שבת שובה תשפ"ו

 Friday, September 26, 2025 / ד׳ תשרי תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת וילך

Candle lighting 6:28 pm

shkiah/sunset: 6:46 pm

Weather: Shabbos day 78° More clouds than sun

אומרים המלך הקדוש במגן אבות , א''א ויהי נועם במוצ''ש

אמר הרבי מרוז'ין הקדוש ברוך הוא מבטיח לכל יהודי "אם תשיב משבת רגליך" - אם בשבת-שובה תשוב מהרגל לא טוב אחד שלך - תזכה ל"עשות חפציך ביום קדשי": אני, הקב"ה, אמלא את כל חפציך ותפילותיך

Friday September 26 News Updates Lakewood

Friday, September 26, 2025 / ד׳ תשרי תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת וילך

Candle lighting 6:28 pm

shkiah/sunset: 6:46 pm

Weather: 82° Sunny to partly cloudy.

Shabbos day 78° More clouds than sun

-A flight  from Bucharest,Romania carrying hundreds of Yidden returning from Uman, has finally landed at JFK  less than two hours before the zman. School busses were on hand to take passengers home

- Erev shabbos Power outages

- Power outages across areas of Lakewood near Jackson border areas of Manchester and Toms River JCP&L estimated restoration is 6:00pm

- No Hamodia or Yated Ne'eman this week due to the schedule. Ami Mishpacha Jewish press and Bina did print a Shabbos Shuva edition 

- UN Security Council has officially confirmed the activation of the snapback mechanism of sanctions on Iran. All diplomatic efforts to prevent them failed

-The FAA says it will continue to limit arrivals and departures at Newark Liberty International Airport, but the number of permitted flights is increasing slightly.

-Rav Simcha Bunim Cohen shlita will give a shabbos shuva drasha for men at 5:15 pm and women on Motzei shabbos 9:30 pm at Ateres Yeshaya

- Shedlitz Rav will give a drasha shabbos morning before krias Hatorah at 10:10 am in the B"M on Somerset Ave 

-There's approximately 25 meals for the upcoming Yomim Tovim  through shabbos Bereishis.

 

- Daled minim in Bais Faiga will be open MOtzei shabbos 9:45 pm - 12:15 am 

-Giyus several bochurim were arrested at Ben gurion airport upon arrival back from spending Rosh Hashanah in Uman 

-Thousands of breslov chasidim stuck at European borders after leaving Uman, as flights back to Israel were postponed to Sunday. Some travelers managed to return just before Shabbos and were hosted by residents near the airport.  El Al  said they will operate a special rescue flight from Bucharest to Israel.

-Thousands packed the newly expanded Dushinsky Bais medrash in Yerushalayim to hear the shabbos suv drashs by Rav Moshe Shternbuch shlita 

- Recently paved Lakewood township roads are  ripped up again in the James Pine st area as the gas company replaces meters and lines, this is months or weeks after the water company finished its work. Utility companies admit they do not coordinate with each other, and this lack of communication results in duplicated efforts and wasted resources. Township officials, for their part, have not issued any statements or taken responsibility resulting in wasted tax dollars, and freshly paved roads reduced to patchwork. #Chelm

-Trump: “Starting October 1st, 2025, we will be imposing a 100% Tariff on any branded or patented Pharmaceutical Product, unless a Company IS BUILDING their Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant in America,”

-Jack Ciattarelli Ad: Mikie Sherrill's plan for NJ? Push an LGBTQ education in our schools.Don't forget It's your choice, not hers. Vote THIS November 4th!

-Trump: Pregnant Women, DON’T USE TYLENOL UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, DON’T GIVE TYLENOL TO YOUR YOUNG CHILD FOR VIRTUALLY ANY REASON, BREAK UP THE MMR SHOT INTO THREE TOTALLY SEPARATE SHOTS (NOT MIXED!), TAKE CHICKEN P SHOT SEPARATELY, TAKE HEPATITAS B SHOT AT 12 YEARS OLD, OR OLDER, AND, IMPORTANTLY, TAKE VACCINE IN 5 SEPARATE MEDICAL VISITS! President DJT

- Trump: Whether you like Corrupt James Comey or not, and I can’t imagine too many people liking him, HE LIED! It is not a complex lie, it’s a very simple, but IMPORTANT one. There is no way he can explain his way out of it. He is a Dirty Cop, and always has been, but he was just assigned a Crooked Joe Biden appointed Judge, so he’s off to a very good start. Nevertheless, words are words, and he wasn’t hedging or in dispute. He was very positive, there was no doubt in his mind about what he said, or meant by saying it. He left himself ZERO margin of error on a big and important answer to a question. He just got unexpectedly caught. James “Dirty Cop” Comey was a destroyer of lives. He knew exactly what he was saying, and that it was a very serious and far reaching lie for which a very big price must be paid! President DJT

- Jackson Mayor  Mike Reina who submitted his resignation effective Oct. 1.

"I have basically no regrets. I have had the opportunity to have worked with and alongside not only talented but dedicated people in Jackson Township. Volunteers, sports leagues, senior communities," "I just thought it was time for me to, just see what else is out there." "I never ran away from a good fight [but] given the change in landscape, given the change of atmosphere that we see across the country, then sometimes you may turn around and [say] it's easier for me to walk away and my head up high." nj1015

- Assemblyman Avi Schnall, in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Taxation, will host an Anchor & PAS-1 Application Filing and Assistance Event this Sunday, September 28, at the Lakewood Township Municipal Building, located at 231 Third Street.

- BDE: petirah of Rebbetzin Sara Heiman-Nadav A"H Far Rockaway, Yerushalayim, and Lakewood. Rebbitzen Nadav was the longtime menaheles of T.A.G.in Far Rockaway, and a mechaneches in BJJ Yerushalayim,  levaya  this morning in Lakewood 10:00 am at the chapel off 7th street  Kevurah in Eretz Yisroel

- Reporter to Trump: : Are you worried a Democrat president will indict your FBI director now? [Following Comey]

TRUMP: "Well, that's what they tried to do! They went after me for 4 YEARS, and that doesn't include the 4 years I had in the White House!"

"It began before I got to office! BEFORE I got to office, I heard rumors about Russia! I said, WTH do I have to do with Russia?!"

REPORTER: Is this revenge, or justice?

TRUMP: "Justice...also, you can't let this go on. They are sick, radical left people - and they can't get away with it. Comey was one of the people...he's a DIRTY COP. Everybody knew it."

-Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on September 25, 2025, Tysan Davis, 36, of Lakewood, was charged with Aggravated Arson following a fire incident in Lakewood. Around 4:45 p.m., Lakewood police and firefighters responded to Fairway Villas, where they found smoldering clothing and a burning air-conditioner condenser. The fire was quickly extinguished by emergency personnel.

Israel At War Friday Sept 26

 Israel at war day 721

Trump plan for Gaza? From a source familiar with the proposal, CNN has just reported that the American plan for Gaza calls for the release of ALL hostages within two days from the moment the agreement comes into effect, in exchange for a GRADUAL withdrawal of IDF forces from the Gaza Strip.

According to the source, the plan does NOT include a defined timetable for the withdrawal of IDF forces; it includes a commitment that Israel will not attack Qatar again; it stipulates that there will be no forced displacement of the population from Gaza; and it states that Hamas will have NO role in the governance of the Strip

- Trump: “It's looking like we have a deal on Gaza. I think it's a deal that will get the hostages back. It's going to be a deal that will end the war.”

- Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly: I want to do something I've never done before. I want to speak from this forum directly to those hostages through loudspeakers. I've surrounded Gaza with loudspeakers, connected to this microphone, in the hope that our dear hostages will hear my message. And I'll stay it first in Hebrew, and then in English.

Our brave heroes, this is Prime Minister Netanyahu, speaking to you live from the United Nations. We have not forgotten, not even for a second. The people of Israel are with you. We will not falter, and we will not rest, until we bring all of you home.

-Massive protest walk out in the UN general assembly hall as Netanyahu takes the stage

- Netanyahu at UN

"Weak leaders in the world folded under pressure." "Leaders who publicly condemn us privately thank us. They tell me how much they value Israel's superb intelligence services".

"To the remaining Hamas leaders, to the jailers of our hostages, I say: Lay down your arms. Let my people go. Free the hostages, all of them, the whole 48. Free them now. If you do, you will live. If you don’t, Israel will hunt you down".

- At the UN thks morning PM Netanyahu took the stage wearing a special hostage pin with a QR code that links to the October 7 atrocities website, created specifically for international advocacy purposes.

- IDF ordered to broadcast Netanyahu’s UN speech to residents of Gaza Strip

- Thousands of Gazans are currently receiving SMS messages with messages from PM Netanyahu

- Turkish President Erdogan: Trump and I understand how to achieve a ceasefire and lasting peace in Gaza. Trump is aware that the situation cannot continue

-The IDF struck a site for the production of precision missiles of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the Bekaa Valley area in Lebanon.

-IDF forces are intensifying the fighting in Gaza City, which is characterized by dense and complex spaces

-Report on a huge deal: Iran and Russia signed an agreement worth $25 billion to build four new nuclear power plants in Iran

- Soldiers in Gaza said this morning they were sent to escort trucks with loudspeakers several kilometers inside Gaza, even though Netanyahu’s office claimed the speakers were only placed along the border.

 Reservists said it was a dangerous mission requiring tank and artillery cover while in the presence of many Gazans.

 Parents of soldiers even sent a furious letter to Eyal Zamir and Israel Katz, accusing the government of “endangering soldiers for a political stunt.”

-Washington Post: Satellite images reveal that precisely after the attacks, Iran increased the scope of work at the mysterious underground facility in Mount Kolang, near the nuclear facility in Natanz that Israel and the West attacked during the war. Iran refused to disclose the purpose of the underground facility, which is supposed to be deeper than the nuclear facility bombed in Fordow, and Iran hinted that when work began there in 2020, it was related to the atomic program and centrifuge activity

Eating Pas Yisrael During Aseres Yemei Teshuva

Eating Pas Yisrael During Aseres Yemei Teshuva
By Rabbi Doniel Neustadt shlita  (Torah.org)
As part of their overall strategy to guard the Jewish People from assimilating among the nations of the world, our Sages decreed against eating [kosher] bread that was baked by a non-Jew.(1) This edict was one of several which served to limit social interaction between Jews and non- Jews. Thus non-Jewish wine, bread, and certain cooked foods were all declared off-limits for the Jew.(2)

Since bread is so much more of a dietary staple than other cooked foods – indeed, the Rabbis call it chayei nefesh, the vital element of the diet – the decree against non-Jewish bread was not as widely accepted as the decrees against other cooked foods.(3) Consequently, in many communities where quality Jewish-baked bread was not easily available, it became customary to eat pas palter, which is kosher bread that is baked in non- Jewish bakeries. The rationale behind allowing pas palter is that eating bread that was baked in a non-Jewish bakery does not lead to mingling and socializing with non-Jews.(4)

Tzom Gedalya 5786 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 78° Showers this morning then scattered thunderstorms developing during the afternoon hours. Storms may contain strong gusty winds.  Chance of rain 60%.

There is a marginal risk of severe weather today.

Fast is over 50 minute zman 7:38

-Reminder it's Erev shabbos tomorrow 

-Trump: We will be imposing a 50% Tariff on all Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom Vanities, and associated products, starting October 1st, 2025. Additionally, we will be charging a 30% Tariff on Upholstered Furniture. The reason for this is the large scale “FLOODING” of these products into the United States by other outside Countries. It is a very unfair practice, but we must protect, for National Security and other reasons, our Manufacturing process. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

- Former FBI Director James Comey has released a statement after being indicted."We've known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump.""We will not live on our knees."

"Fear is the tool of a tyrant. I'm not afraid."

"I'm innocent."

- Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on two counts  false statements to Congress and obstruction of justice.

Attorney General Pam Bondi: No one is above the law. Today’s indictment reflects this Department of Justice’s commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people. We will follow the facts in this case.

-Tropical Cyclones Colliding can threaten the East coast:

Two tropical cyclones in the Atlantic are on a potential collision course, which could trigger the rare Fujiwhara Effect. If they come within 900 miles of each other, they may merge into a single, powerful storm, potentially causing severe damage along the East Coast. This event involves the cyclones rotating around a shared center, like an erratic dance, potentially forming a super-storm.

- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a New Jersey gubernatorial candidate, was blocked from walking at her US Naval Academy graduation in 1994 after being involved in a major cheating scandal. While her name was absent from the commencement program, Sherrill explained she was barred from walking because she refused to implicate classmates involved in the cheating, which affected 130 midshipmen.

- New Poll Finds Jack Ciattarelli And Mikie Sherrill TIED In NJ Governor Race ew Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill survey showing Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli tied at 43% each among likely voters. Eleven percent remain undecided

-Trump comments on NJ Poll: Wow! ! ! A just out poll has Jack Ciattarelli essentially beating close to incompetent Mike Sherrill in the race for Governor of New Jersey. Jack is tough on crime and cutting taxes, two things that people really demand today. He will be a GREAT Governor, and Sherrill wants Open Borders (again! ), men playing in Women’s Sports, Transgender for everyone, and all of the things that almost DESTROYED America. She is a big supporter of the perhaps future Communist Mayor of New York City! We need Jack in New Jersey! ! ! President DJT

- Sherrill campaign: “No Merger Of Lakewood Schools With Toms River, Brick, Jackson. MIkie Sherrill’s campaign denied plans to force full mergers of Lakewood, Toms River, Brick, and Jackson school districts. Instead, the campaign said she is focused on expanding shared services (attorneys, transportation, purchasing) to reduce costs.

-Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered a rare, urgent gathering of nearly all Generals and Admirals in the U.S. Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force next week at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, for a currently unknown reason, according to The Washington Post.

-Bank of America will begin charging a $12 monthly fee to checking account holders, which you can avoid by doing one of the following each month:

Get a direct deposit of $250+  Keep a $1,500 daily balance Be in the Preferred Rewards program

Due to a scheduled exhibit at Blue Claws Stadium, the  daaled minim shuk will not take place there this year. Instead, it will be held The parking lots of the new wedding halls on Oak Street. There will be another shjl at The municipal lot at 9th and Clifton.

The shuks will open the day after Yom Kippur.

- No daled minim shuk at Blue claws stadium this year due to scheduled Boat exhibit at the stadium. Instead there will be a shuk at the parking lots of the new wedding halls om Oak street and another shuk at the municipal lot 9th and Clifton. They will open day after Yom kippur.

- Kaporos today at Bingo $5 a chicken  at 1pm

-Tat כפרות  3 locations at Bais Aharon, Ateres Reva and Neemas hachaim parking lot from  2pm- 7pm  $8 a chicken

- Jackson Mayor Michael Reina resigned suddenly Tuesday morning after almost 20 years in office.  The mayor said “I’ve done close to 18 years as mayor, I do believe the time has come,” Reina, 67, said in an interview. “The decision is an easy one, but I’m torn. It's been a great position."

- Lakewood’s school board has again tried to rehire former attorney Michael Inzelbuch his third attempt in six months but the state monitor blocked it again. Inzelbuch, who , submitted the highest hourly bid among six candidate app reports

- There will be a Hakomas Matzeiva for Habachur Chaim Tzvi Chatzi Katz Z"L on Tzom Gedalya 4:30pm at the Lakewood Bais Olam followed by a seuda Motzei taanis at 1115 Cross st.

- Turkish President Erdogan will meet with Trump today at the White House, in his first visit there in six years. 

-Barack Obama denounces Trump’s Tylenol Claims connecting it to Autism during pregnancy.

- Obama: “We have people in power making broad claims around certain drugs and autism that have been continuously disproven.”

- Trump retweets post about Ciattarelli and Sherrill debate in NJ Gov race Jack obliterated her Sunday night in their debate.  I was astounded at how ill prepared she was.  She refused to answer almost every question given to her and talked in circles.  Reminded me of Kamala Harris.  If he loses to her it will because of cheating.

Rosh Hashana recap

- At Rav Don Segal Minyan  his aliya for Levi was  purchased  for 30k

-At Spinka Bnei Brak, a new custom was introduced this year Rosh Hashana: the piyut of “V’chol Ma’aminim” was sung to the tune of the well-known Jewish song “Od Yoter Tov” 

In Mir a new minyan for english bochurim was added to accommodate the crowds

- Over 55k spent Ropsh Hashana in Uman 

- In Lakewood thousands davened in BMG minayim,  this year Rav Shneur Kotler shlita ben Rav Malkiel shlita davened for the amud in the Yoshon BM.

Israel At War Thursday Sept 25

 Israel at war day 720

- Trump: "I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. Nope. I will not allow it. It's not gonna happen... There's been enough. It's time to stop now. OK?"

- President Trump: We had good talks today regarding Gaza with representatives from the Middle East, and we also had a good conversation with PM Netanyahu in an effort to bring back the hostages and end the situation in Gaza, and we think this can happen soon. We want the hostages back and we want peace in the region

-Trump on Gaza: "I had a great meeting with ME leaders... at UNGA — and I think we're close to getting some kind of a deal done. We want to get the hostages back. I have to get the hostages back."

- The Guardian: Microsoft will block IDF Unit 8200 of the Israeli Intelligence Corps from using its cloud computing

- Trump meeting with Erdogan from Turkey: I believe there will be a deal in Gaza soon. Israel knows what I want

- The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Wael Mataria, commander of the Nahva platoon in Hams’ Shati battalion. Mataria participated in the raid on Nahal Oz during the October 7 massacre, and during the war promoted terror attacks against IDF forces in Gaza.

-A senior Hamas official to the Saudi Al-Sharq channel: Egypt and Qatar are conducting intensive talks to renew negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza and prisoner exchanges, through "returning to the last American proposal that Hamas received." It is claimed that "it is likely that some changes will be made to turn the proposal into a comprehensive agreement."

- IDF: A failed launch was identified from Gaza City towards an attack helicopter - the helicopter was not hit and continued its mission

- 13 IDF strikes against Houthi sites in Sana'a Yemen About 65 munitions were dropped on Houthi targets, and more than 15 aircraft participated in the operation. Among the targets attacked: the command headquarters of the Houthis General Staff.

Israel Defense Minister Katz: We have just dealt a powerful blow to many terror targets of the Houthis terrorist organization in Sana'a as part of Operation "Passing Package". The IDF attacked several military camps, including a camp of the Houthi General Staff, eliminated dozens of Houthi terrorist operatives, and destroyed UAV and weapons stockpiles. As I promised yesterday, whoever harms us will be harmed sevenfold.

-French President Macron: Israel will not annex the West Bank. There is an agreement on this between the Americans and us. This will be the end of the Abraham Accords. If the situation in Gaza remains as it is in the coming days, we will impose sanctions on Israel. We must convince the Americans to pressure Israel.

-Freedom Flotilla activists to Gaza report that various governments have warned their citizens on board the flotilla to Gaza of an imminent Israeli attack.

- The IDF says it has identified the issue that caused the Iron Dome to fail to intercept a Houthi drone that struck Eilat yesterday, an attack that wounded over 20.

- Macron: Trump promised me that if Israel annexes the West Bank, it will be a red line for the US and the end of the Abraham Accords

Motzei Rosh Hashana 5786 Bews Updates

                          גמר חתימה טובה

-Fast of Tzom Gedalia begins at 5:27 am

- Open tonight Evergreen, Nutmeg, Aisle 9

-Kaporos tomorrow's at Bingo $5 at 1pm

-Tomorrow Tat כפרות at Bais Aaron  and Ateres Reva 2- 7  $8 a chicken New location this year at Neemas Hachaim 

Selichos list for those who don't say all of them for צום גדלי  

מו,מז,מח,מט,נב,נג,נה,נז

- Jackson Mayor Michael Reina resigned suddenly Tuesday morning after almost 20 years in office. 

- There will be a Hakomas Matzeiva for Habachur Chaim Tzvi Chatzi Katz Z"L on Tzom Gedalya 4:30pm at the Lakewood Bais Olam followed by a seuda Motzei taanis at 1115 Cross st.

-President Trump in his UN speech yesterday: “I ended sscen wars ... I never even received a phone call from the UN offering to help... These are the two things I got from the United Nations: a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter. Thank you"

-Former FBI Director James Comey is reportedly expected to be indicted on criminal charges in the coming days in federal court in Virginia.

Israel At War Motzei Rosh Hashana 5786

Israel at war day 720

-Over 20 wounded, including 2 seriously, in Houthi drone attack on Eilat

-Israeli Prime Minister's Office confirms: Negotiations are taking place with Syria, the conclusion of which involves ensuring Israel's interests, including, among other things, the demilitarization of southwestern Syria and the protection of the safety and security of the Druze

-Trump envoy, Steve Witkoff: Hopefully, and even confidently, we will be able to announce some kind of breakthrough regarding Gaza in the coming days. We presented the 21 points of the Trump plan to end the war.

- About 700,000 Gazans have evacuated the city of Gaza so far, according to IDF estimates. The IDF Chief of Staff made an unusual appeal to the residents of Gaza: "Rebel and separate from Hams, which is responsible for your suffering. The war and suffering will 

- Downing of a Houthi UAV in Eilat shortly before six o'clock this evening: about twenty injured, 2 of them in serious condition

- 1 IDF  soldier killed in Gaza 

-The President of France recognizes a Palestinian state from the UN Assembly podium and adds:

Recognition of a Palestinian state is a defeat for Hams.

-PA Abu Mazen in a speech at the UN Assembly via video: "Condemns the 10/7 attack. Hams must hand over its weapons and leave power. Recognizes Israel's right to exist."

-  Rage protests in 75 cities in Italy in protest against Italy not recognizing a Palestinian state

-IDF tanks were seen in the western part of Gaza City—not far from Shifa Hospital

-President Trump in a long speech from the UN Assembly podium: We all need to be united around the release of the hostages. European countries are on the path to ruin due to illegal immigration policies and "political correctness" and because of the "global warming" scam.

-Iran declares it will not give up uranium enrichment and will not submit to sanctions.

Iran has begun restoring missile production sites that Israel attacked in June. 

-About 10 vessels from the "Freedom Flotilla to Gaza" were attacked early this morning by UAVs/drones. The Italian Defense Minister strongly condemned the attack and announced the dispatch of a ship from the Italian fleet 

- Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan:

Recognition of a Palestinian state is a win. This news pertains to the 10/7 attack. 

-The President of Indonesia from the UN Assembly podium:There should be an independent Palestinian state, but Israel's security must also be ensured.

He added in Hebrew: "Shalom."

- A political alternative to Hamas in Khan Yunis - Hossam Alastal

Lakewood Zmanim ראש השנה תשפ"ו

                             כתיבה וחתימה טובה

Erev  Rosh Hashanah 5786 Monday, September 22, 2025 / כ״ט אלול תשפ״ה לייקווד

Rosh Hashana is on Monday and Tuesday Sep -23 & 24

-Chatzos: 12:49pm

-Candle Lighting: 6:35pm

-Shkiah/ sunset: 6:53 pm

Weather:

- First day R"H: 84° Sunshine and clouds mixed

- Second day R''H: 81°Mostly cloudy skies..  

                                                     תכלה שנה וקללותיה, תחל שנה וברכותיה

                                מהפיוט "אחות קטנה" מאת רב  אברהם חזן מגירונדי, ספרד, במאה 13 ה

Erev Rosh Hashana 5786 News Updates

 Monday, September 22, 2025 / כ״ט אלול תשפ״ה

ערב ראש השנה

Candle lighting 6:35pm

Shkiah/Sunset 6:53 pm

Weather: 76° Sunny.

- Chatzos 12:49 pm

- Lakewood shomrim: Important to lock your cars.

- BMG will have thousands davening over RH with minyanim in 6 Botei medrashim

- There will be a Hakomas Matzeiva for Habachur Chaim Tzvi Chatzi Katz Z"L on Tzom Gedalya 4:30pm at the Lakewood Bais Olam followed by a seuda Motzei taanis at 1115 Cross st.

- In a bombshell announcement, President Trump and RFK Jr. announce the FDA will IMMEDIATELY notify physicians that Tylenol/acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated with an "increased risk of autism."

"Taking Tylenol is NOT GOOD. I'll say it. IT'S NOT GOOD.""Strongly recommending pregnant women limit Tylenol during pregnancy unless extremely necessary...a small number of cases I think."

- Toms River, Brick and Jackson could be forced to consolidate school districts under would be Governor Mikie Sherrill’s new proposal. Sunday night, Sherrill unveiled her plan to force school districts across New Jersey to consolidate, a move that would make conditions much worse for many school districts in northern Ocean County.(snn)

- Jack Ciattarelli called out Mikie Sherrill during the gubernatorial debate “In the 7 YEARS that she’s been in Congress, she’s tripled her net worth! While you were sitting on the House Armed Services Committee, you were trading defense stocks!""She had to pay fines for violating federal law on stock trades and stock reporting."

- New Artscroll biography book on the mashgiach Rav Matisyahu Solomon ZTL is out now in time for Yom Tov. The book was written by Author Avrohom Birnbaum.

-England raises Palestinian flag at the. Ew palestinian embassy in London 

- Tens of thousands in Uman participate in the central recital of Tikun Haklali

Ami &Mishpacha magazines YT issue is $12.

- Shofar

To Hear shofar blowing at Kimbal hospital in Lakewood call 732-364-3441 before YT or leave a message at the front desk. see below for list of tkias shofar for ladies

- Mikva

Main Mikva at 11th and Madison will have police directing traffic in the area

-Tashlich

As in previous years the men will recite Tashlich at Lakewood Avenue via 5th street and the ladies will say tashlich at 2nd Street and North Lake drive.