Friday September 19 News Updates Lakewood

 Friday, September 19, 2025 / כ״ו אלול תשפ״ה ערב שבת פרשת נצבים

candle lighting: 6:40 pm

Shkiah/sunset: 6:58 pm

Weather: 86° Abundant sunshine. Very warm.

Shabbos day 72° Sunshine and clouds mixed.

- New CDC panel picked by RFK Jr. votes to end universal COVID vaccine recommendation - Bloomberg reports

- Trump-endorsed spending bill to avert a government shutdown FAILS IN THE U.S. SENATE, 44-48. It needed 60 votes. SHUTDOWN becomes more likely now October 1st unless they work something out.

- Federal judge dismisses Trump's $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times 

- The US Senate confirmed the appointment of Mike Waltz as the US Ambassador to the UN.

- US Senate BLOCKS Chuck Schumer's 'attempt' to avert a government shutdown by reinstating hundreds of millions in NPR funding and an increase in healthcare funding.

- Giyus: Over 80 yeshiva bochurim and avreichim are currently incarcerated by the IDF military police. Several community leaders have expressed outrage at the frum Knesset members for their inaction, especially since advocating for their community was one of the main reasons for their election to the Knesset.

- Bingo will once again have $5 kaporos available this year on Tzom Gedalya 1pm

- Chanukas Habayis at Somerset Walk shul today in Lakewood 

 

- Madanei Zahav shabbos food  appetizers  from Yerushalayim now available in Lakewood  at Tapas in Toms River 1580 Rt 9 open until 4pm

- Farewell: Rav Dovid Kohn shlita Rav of Gevul Yaavetz in Flatbush parted in tears from his beis midrash in Flatbush, Brooklyn, where he studied for over fifty years, after relocating to Lakewood in New Jersey

- Motzei shabbos  Melava malka and Yartzeit seuda of the Ungvar Rav Rav Menashe Klein ztl at 1002 W Kennedy with the participation of the current rebbe shlita 

- President Trump announced he will visit China soon to meet Xi, with President Xi planning a trip to the U.S. in return.

- Eretz HaKodesh appeals for funds after costly election Campaign

In an email sent to its members, Eretz HaKodesh announced that it is still short on funds for recent international election campaign and is now seeking additional support as s it still needs to raise about $300,000 to cover expenses.

Eretz HaKodesh also shared that it will be joining forces with the Shas Olami party within the World Zionist Organization (WZO), and together they are expected to hold 75 Chareidi seats in the upcoming WZO Congress.

- New Jersey voters reveal top issues for upcoming gubernatorial election 

Republicans: 40% Taxes, 13% Immigration 11% Crime

Democrats: 20% Ethics in government, 18% Health Care, 17% Taxes, 12% Inflation

Independents: 37% Taxes, 15% Ethics in government

-Toms River hit with nearly $2M bill to cover 'unexpected' police retirements

as a  series of unexpected retirements from the police department led the Township Council to approve nearly $2 million in accumulated leave and Social Security payments for retiring personnel app reports

- Preparations are in full swing at BMG to accommodate the thousands who will be davening at the various minyanim over Rosh Hashanah. Large tents have been set up to host kiddushim and to help manage the logistics needed for the extensive davening schedule.

- The House votes 310-58 to condemn Charlie Kirk’s assassination, honor his legacy, and denounce political violence. The House votes 310-58 to condemn Charlie Kirk’s assassination, honor his legacy, and denounce political violence. 58 Democrats voted against it.

Preparing cholent for shabbos in Uman