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Yartzeit of Rav Dovid Feinstein ZTL
- The Senate has successfully passed the 60 vote threshold for a second vote to reopen the government But several more votes are needed tonight before this heads to the House
- Updated livestream link
Lakewood zoning board meeting tonight at town hall Watch livestream HERE 7pm see agenda Here Applications for approval:
– 1501 Prospect Street, LLC: Seeking use variance to construct 34 duplex units, up to 14 single family homes, a recreational area, a Shul and retail space at 1501 Prospect St. (M-1 zone).
- Hamilton of Lakewood, LLC variance to build an office building at 600–800 New Hampshire Ave (R-20 zone).
- Congregation Meshech Chochma: subdivision to build two duplexes and one single-family home at Rose Pl. & Williams St. (R-7.5 zone); existing yeshiva with dormitory also requires use approval.
– Peby Holdings, LLC: Use variance requested for a two-family dwelling at 505 E. County Line Rd. (OT zone).
- 412 Laurel Ave. (R-7.5 zone) to create two duplex lots, with a lot size variance (9,500 sq. ft. where 10,000 required).
- SGS Development Project, LLC: Subdivision for four duplex structures Chestnut street near Vermont using R-10A zoning requirements in an R-40 zone (Block 1159).
- Hatzalah EMS: variance to construct an ambulance garage on Block 191, Lots 1 & 10 (R-15 zone). E County Line rd
– Avalair Executive Center, LLC: Seeking approval to build two future three-story office buildings on East County Line Road (Block 191 Lots 6–8 and Block 192 Lots 1–4, R-15 zone), along with a use variance for the parking lot
- The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee approved legislation to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, keeping the state on Eastern Daylight Time year-round and ending biannual clock changes. The measure would take effect once federal law allows it. Agudath Israel of New Jersey opposed the bill, warning it would burden religious Jews, as morning prayers in the winter could not begin before 8:00 or 8:30 a.m., forcing many to choose between prayer and getting to work on time. The bill advances to the house.
- Politico NJ Matt Friedman: So if the conspiracy theories are true and NJ's increased gubernatorial turnout is due to non-citizen voters, it will be very easy for federal prosecutors to check the voter and see who's a citizen. Maybe they would find a few. But I doubt 100, let alone 500k.
- Nusach Ashkenaz- As of Mincha of last Thursday 90 Shemonah esreis have been said with the inclusion of משיב הרוח ומוריד הגשם therefore beyond this point one who is unsure if he added Mashiv Haruach can halachicaly be presumed to have said it and need not to repeat shemonah esrei. (nusach Sefard never needs to repeat) (one who served as a shliach tzibbur during this time period may count his chazaras hashatz toward the count of 90. (Tidbits by Klal Govoha)
- The Senate has adjourned until 11 am on Monday, although multiple more votes are needed to reopen the government
Speaker Johnson is hoping to have the House vote by WEDNESDAY, per Fox
Until then, airport chaos continues and the government remains shut down.
- Giyus: American Roshei Yeshiva including the Lakewood RY Rav Aaron Feldman and Rav Elya Ber Wachtfogel shlita wrote a letter of encouragement to Rav Yitzchak Yosef shlita former sefardi chief Rabbi in Israel for his strong stance regarding the IDF draft bill as he stands firm against any compromises or quotas that will be a gezeira against the yeshivos.
- Giyus: Rav Yaakov Meir Shechter shlita wrote a letter regarding the IDF draft decrying that there's a conversation among the frum community to openly write off thousands of bochurim to Samad see below.
The Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-gender marriage nationwide. meaning that for now there is no threat to the law allowing same gender marriage in the US as SCOTUS decided not to revisit ruling that legalized lgbtq marriage
- Setting the stage for a major ruling on election law, the Supreme Court on Monday agreed to decide whether mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received after should be counted the ruling could have a effect on the upcoming midterm elections
- Ocean County WIC has fully reinstated the monthly fruit and vegetable benefit to its normal levels after last month’s temporary reduction caused by budget cuts.
- local sales Bingo $4.99 canola oil 96 oz, Gefen soup $9.99 Kariot $5.79
Gourmet Glatt j2 pizza $8.49 Pizza znaps $6.59
Nutmeg Tasters choice $9.99
Kosher west produce plum tomatoes english cucumbers .99
Gas is now average $2.95 a gallon
-President Trump tells air traffic controllers to "get back to work, now" and says he will be recommending a bonus of $10,000 per person for air traffic controllers who "didn't take any time off."
-Free kosher groceries at a community food distribution hosted by FULFILL, LRRC, and the Township of Lakewood. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at BlueClaws Stadium (Cedarbridge Entrance), 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood, NJ 08701. The distribution is limited to 1,000 households, Each household will receive two boxes of produce (including apples, potatoes, onions, and squash), three dozen eggs, two packs of Empire chicken, and one bag of assorted pantry items
https://lrrc-event.timetap.com
- The Farmers’ Almanac, a trusted weather and farming guide for over 200 years, announced that its 2026 edition will be its final one. The publication cited financial difficulties and the challenges of today’s media landscape as the reasons for ending its long run.
-Shiva for Mrs. Faigy Sorotzkin A"H her daughter Mrs. Miri Blachorsky will be siting in Lakewood today Monday at 519 North Lake dr getting up Tuesday morning
- Nearly 3.6 million New Jerseyans, or 54% of registered voters, cast a ballot in this year’s gubernatorial and legislative races, a level of turnout not seen in any non-presidential race since the 1998 midterm elections.
- Kashrus Alert from the CRC Hisachdus: Certain types of instant coffee under their supervision contain micro-ground coffee — tiny roasted coffee particles mixed into the blend. Since these particles are roasted and not cooked, preparing this type of coffee on Shabbos may involve an issue of bishul (cooking). It is therefore recommended to consult a Rav for guidance on the proper way to prepare this coffee on Shabbos.
- Every single New Jersey county shifted towards Democrats in the 2025 governor’s race, just one year after a shift right in the 2024 presidential election, the latest voting data shows.
- Jackson Township Council President Mordechai Burnstein and newly elected Councilman Christopher Pollak will co-host a community food drive on Sunday, November 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Jackson Town Hall, located at 95 Don Connor Boulevard. Organized in partnership with Mayor Jen Kuhn and the Jackson Township Council, the event aims to help residents facing food insecurity after the recent federal government shutdown temporarily disrupted SNAP benefits for about 3,800 local families. Donations of canned goods and non-perishable items are requested. The drive supports ongoing efforts with Fulfill, New Jersey’s statewide food bank, to assist households recovering from the benefits interruption.
- More than 1,500 flights were canceled across the U.S. early Monday, following nearly 3,000 cancellations and over 10,000 delays on Sunday, the worst day for American air travel since the federal government shutdown began. Major hubs including Atlanta, Chicago O’Hare, and New York’s LaGuardia and JFK airports saw hundreds of cancellations as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reduced staffing by about 10 percent at 40 key airports.
- Ocean county upgrades for Jackson on the lakewood border In Jackson, the county is prioritizing several critical commuter routes where congestion and safety have become growing concerns. Traffic signal revisions are slated for East Veterans Highway at Cross Street, North Hope Chapel Road, and South New Prospect Road at Brewers Bridge Road. The intersections of North New Prospect and Aldrich Road will also receive upgrades.
- Rav Moshe Sternbuch shlita, referred in his weekly English shiur to the election of the first Muslim mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani "He may want to do evil, but we must not be confused HKBH is with us." Video below
Be careful with the free produce from food banks the quality sometimes is no even worthy for achilas kelev
ReplyDeleteReminder tzedka from a non-Jew will make you Posul Leidus
DeleteSo why on you on food stamps?
DeletePlease post the brand and trade names of coffees that are a problem of bishul on Shabbos. Its very important. Ppl should make sure to have regular, non problematic coffee at home.
ReplyDeleteor prepare before shabbos.
DeleteDoesn't kli shlishi help avoid the issue?
DeleteAcorrding crc"The New High-Quality Coffee from Kleinhouse Coffee"
DeleteStarbucks VIA has some microgrounds which can be even be a problem in kli shlishi if you say its kalei habishul and hold kalei habishul is a problem in kli shlishi ( assuming roasting of the beans and the small percentage of grounds doesn't help you..)
DeleteThere ain't no bishul in a kli shlishi
Delete@ anon 1:40
DeleteBeing roasted may make it worse as according to those that hold יש בישול אחר אפייה then the roasting makes it become קלי הבישול
@ anon 4:19
The Chazon Ish held that kli shlishi is the same as kli sheini
According to Misaskim, Mrs. Blachorsky is sitting at 510 Second Street. Which is it?
ReplyDelete519 North Lake Drive
DeleteToday 19th of MarCheshvan is 119 years since the Chofetz Chaim finished writing his monumental Sefer "Mishna Berurah" as stated in the last page of the Sefer.
ReplyDeleteReb Michoel Sorotzkin in his shiur brings a phenomenal story about the mentioning of Reb Meir Simcha zt"l in the Beiur Halacha in Hilchos Shofar and the reasons behind this quote.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=XzLpWFNK-aA&feature=shared
Reminder to whomever it may concern the halacha is whoever takes tzedaka from bnei noach is posul leidus
ReplyDeleteReminder to whomever it may concern that the halacha is that if you forget yaaleh veyavo in maariv Rosh Chodesh you don't have to daven again.
DeleteHow do you define tzedaka - A tax credit? any govt program? Handout - Fact is the govt taxes us in many different ways so getting your money back in different forms I wouldn't call it tzedaka
DeleteIf you dropped the diaper in the parking lot, you owe an apology to the entire humanity.
ReplyDeletePlease where can I find out more about which coffees have the micro ground coffee. I remember hearing this decades ago from hagaon R Nosson Boruch Herzka ZTL about tasters choice but have never heard from anyone else. Specifically want to know about Walmart brand Columbian instant coffee?
ReplyDeleteWhat a farce and marketing ploy to advertise free food and then claim it's gone right away. They're giving out pennies while pretending they're saving the world. Meanwhile, they keep raising your property taxes to fund themselves, so essentially, you're paying them to give you back food that you already paid for.
ReplyDeleteit was definitely available for a few hours..
DeleteWhere else was this food giveaway advertised?
DeleteDid any people get a heads up before it was publicized?
What about those who don't have internet, how were they notified?
Were BMG youngeleit notified?
I honestly feel the ultimate gadol hador today is Rav Shternbuch I said this with full honesty, KH this rav is almost 100 years old, may he live till 120 in strenght
ReplyDeleteAs the true Gadol Hador, Ben Shapiro, always says, "facts don't care about your feelings."
DeleteDoes anyone know the real stance that the RY hold. Hint it's not what the previous dor daas torah held?
DeleteIs it mincha of last Thursday for the 90 mashiv haruach or is it today?
ReplyDeleteLast
DeleteIf posters here were consistent, they would now be trashing Trump because his Supreme Court, with his appointees, refused to overturn Oberfell, or even consider it.
ReplyDeleteThat makes him even worse than Schnall.
And toi'eva, Reb Avigdor Miller, scruples, and whatever slogans we can pull out from our....
Must be desperate times in the Schnall campaign. Reminder: Schnall voted to recognize gay pride month. Maybe he's as stupid as he believes the people of Lakewood are, who "accidentally" voted for Thompson, and he accidentally voted for the gay pride.
DeleteThe legal doctrine of stare decisis (“to stand by things decided”) makes it difficult and rare for the Supreme Court to overturn a prior ruling. Blaming Trump for justices he appointed refusing to consider doing so is ridiculous.
DeleteYou're not being honest. Trump did his job of appointing the most conservative justices. THEY were the ones who turned their backs on him and the conservative movement. We all agree Trump's picks were considered very good at the time.
DeleteSchnall on the other hand, actually voted for Toeivah.
Why is your side so dishonest? No one even cares about what you say anymore.
How many times will you repeat the lie that Avi Schnal voted for Toeva? Get a life for yourself & you won't need to knock down others.
DeleteHe didn't vote against it and didn't even abstain he kept it as a non vote option which is almost a yes vote
DeleteHow is a non vote almost a yes vote?
DeleteThere is no legal difference between an abstension or a no vote.
DeleteThere is a major difference
Deleteyou can chose 4 options during a vote.
1.YES
2. No
3. Abstain
4. No Vote
The difference between Abstain and No vote is by abstaining you are actively making a statement of not voting on the bill, by voting " no vite" you are passively not making any anti state but letting it slide
In Gemara we call it שתיקה כהודאה
When Schnall an Orthodox Jew can't vote No against pride legislation it's making a huge chilul Hashem equivalent to the dor hamabul of כותבין כתובה לזכר
Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't this vote about a symbolic pride month? Nothing to do with כותבין כתובה לזכר?
DeleteIt looks like the no vote is the same as an abstention, having no bearing on the result. And any similarity to שתיקה כהודאה is just laughable. This is a vote, and the majority's opinion carries. If he doesn't vote 'yes', his vote will not be a הודאה.
I asked AI to explain the difference between an abstention and a no vote. Here is their answer:
DeleteExcellent — this is a very specific setup, and the distinction between **“Abstain”** and **“No Vote”** becomes clear when you think in terms of **intent** and **participation**:
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### ✅ **1. YES**
You support the motion.
### ❌ **2. NO**
You oppose the motion.
### ⚪ **3. ABSTAIN**
You are **present** and **intentionally choose not to take a side**.
It’s an *active decision* — you’re formally saying, “I decline to vote either way.”
* It’s recorded as “Abstain.”
* It shows that you were present and engaged, but neutral (or conflicted, or for procedural reasons chose not to decide).
* Often still counts toward *quorum* (i.e., you’re part of the meeting), even though it doesn’t count toward the “Yes” or “No” totals.
Example:
> “I abstain because I have a conflict of interest.”
---
### ⚫ **4. NO VOTE**
You **did not cast any vote at all** — either because you were **absent**, **failed to press a button**, or **chose not to participate** in the vote process at all.
* It’s a *non-participation*, not a position of neutrality.
* You’re treated as if you didn’t take part in the decision.
* In roll-call records, this often appears as “NV” or “Not Voting.”
Example:
> You left the room, your voting terminal timed out, or you were marked “Not Voting.”
---
### 🔍 **In short:**
| Option | Present? | Action Taken | Recorded Meaning | Counts Toward Quorum? |
| ----------- | ------------ | ------------ | ---------------------------- | --------------------- |
| **Yes** | ✔️ | Active | Supports motion | ✔️ |
| **No** | ✔️ | Active | Opposes motion | ✔️ |
| **Abstain** | ✔️ | Active | Neutral / Declines to choose | ✔️ |
| **No Vote** | ❌ or passive | Inactive | Didn’t participate | ❌ (usually) |
---
**Summary in plain English:**
* *Abstain* = “I’m here and I choose not to vote.”
* *No Vote* = “I didn’t vote (whether on purpose or by absence).”
Then I asked them how it applies specifically to the NJ Assembly:
DeleteIn the New Jersey General Assembly, the official “roll-call” rules use three recorded vote options (for, against, or abstaining) — a separate “no vote” or “not voting” category is treated differently. Here are the relevant details and how they distinguish “abstain” vs “no vote”.
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### ✅ What the rules say
According to the Assembly’s Rules:
* Under Rule 4:5(c), when using the electronic voting machine:
> “All members cast their votes either **for, against or abstaining** from (the question).” ([New Jersey Legislature][1])
* The rules do not provide a fourth option labelled “no-vote” or “not voting” in the machine instructions. ([New Jersey Legislature][1])
* The initiative for a roll call may be triggered by any member (one-fifth of members present) or at Speaker’s discretion. ([New Jersey Legislature][1])
---
### 🔍 What this means in practice
* If a member is **present** and uses the machine, they must choose one of: **Yes (for)**, **No (against)**, or **Abstain**.
* If a member does *not* use the machine (fails to vote, is absent, or does not register a vote) then that is effectively a **“no vote” / not voting** scenario — but it isn’t one of the recorded categories in the machine.
* In legislative “vote tally” reports you’ll typically see the number of “yes” and “no” votes and sometimes the number of “abstentions”. The “not voting” or “absent” members may not always be separately tabulated in the published tally (or may appear as “NV” or simply implied). For example:
> “On another 1,298 votes, lawmakers refused to support or oppose a bill, officially recording their votes as abstentions.” ([New Jersey Monitor][2])
---
### 📌 Difference between “Abstain” vs “No Vote” in New Jersey Assembly context
* **Abstain**: Member is present (or at least logged in), participates in the voting process, and **deliberately selects “Abstain”** rather than for/against. Their vote is recorded as “abstaining”.
* **No Vote (Not Voting / Absent / Did Not Cast Vote)**: Member either is not present or does not cast a vote (doesn’t choose for/against/abstain). Because the machine requires one of the three options, this means they did not register a vote via the machine; effectively they are counted outside the “for/against/abstain” tally.
---
### ⚠️ Implications of each
* An abstention **does get recorded** in the official roll call under “abstaining.”
* A no-vote may not be recorded in the same way; the individual may simply be missing from the “yea/nea” count or show as “not voting”.
* For majorities or required thresholds: only the “for” and “against” counts are decisive in many cases; abstentions typically *do not* count as a “yes” or “no” vote for purposes of passing legislation, unless there is a specific rule to the contrary.
* If a member is absent and cannot vote, that reduces the total number of votes cast, but does *not* automatically count as an opposing vote.
---
[1]: https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/publications/pdf/AsmRules.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "RULES GENERAL ASSEMBLY"
[2]: https://newjerseymonitor.com/2021/10/12/new-jersey-lawmakers-routinely-skip-votes-driving-demands-for-reform/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "New Jersey lawmakers routinely skip votes, driving ..."
It seems some self-righteous commenters owe Mr. Shnall an apology
DeleteHow much are you getting paid to shill for schnall and spin things
DeleteAre you from the kupas Yomtov team that ran his campaign?
The only one to apologize is Avi Schnal for his deceptive campaign about free tuition.
As for all the AI nonsense you bring the bottom line is Avi Schnall was in the assembly when they voted for LGBTq legislation to recognize it and push the filth on us and our children and Assemblyman Schnall didn't stand up for the Torah and vote against it like others did. He just ignored it.
Shameful.
So when your claims against Shnall are disproven, you smoothly change it to a different claim of 'being in the room when a pointless symbolic vote took place and didn't vote against it'.
DeleteYour lies are worse than what you accuse Shnall of.
And again, no. He did not promise instant tuition relief.
And you were willing to vote for Ciatarelli who promised the same, and is actually pro LGBT marriage.
You can only win with lies.
I don't understand 5:57.
DeleteDid Shnall vote to recognize gay pride month or not? It should be simple, and AI brought sources.
Why are you frothing at the mouth?
מחלל שם שמים בפרהסיא
DeleteCredit to 5:57
DeleteSomebody needs to stand up
6:53
DeleteWow you are now trying to downplay the LGBT bill calling it symbolic as you are working overtime to cover up for Avi Schnals voting record on toava filth. Let Avi speak in a video message like he always does to all of Lakewood and explain clearly how he voted and why he didn't vote against pushing pornogropy books in children's libraries and schools.
Why are you so into defending him
Did the million dollar grant not show up yet,?
The promise of tuition relief was a key part of the campaign it was clear, deliberate, and central to winning support. Many people voted based on the message of free tuition because that’s exactly what was communicated. Now, it feels like there’s an attempt to rewrite history and spin the narrative as if that promise was never made. But the record speaks for itself just look at the YTT video from last year and talk to those who voted initially; the campaign was built on the commitment to make tuition free, and everyone knew it.
DeleteI believe orchos Shabbos writes about research he did on coffee
ReplyDeleteWhy can't they keep standard time all year long, would be much better for us during the long summer days, fasts........
ReplyDeleteInteresting take on the sales - the coffee in Nutmeg is for the 7 oz jar not a deal when you can currently get the large one 14.99 in Bingo
ReplyDeleteAldi has everyday prices of less than 1.00 for english cucumbers and roma tomatoes
Trader Joes 9everyday pricing) OU chocolate chips for 3.99 - 12oz - Please dont clean them out - ty
Bingo has paskesz chocolate chips 12oz for 2.69
Delete12 oz bag - are you sure? never saw a paskesz 12 oz bag are they the mini? flavored?
DeleteNo, Bingo does not have a 12oz bag of paskesz for 2.69 they have Paskesz's lower end chocolate chip 8.5 oz bag for 2.89..
DeleteIs the livestream on the zoning board meeting not working or it didn’t start yet
ReplyDeleteAgudah National Action Summit to Feature Special Rabbonim Session on Shalom Bayis and Family Alienation
ReplyDeleteNEWARK, NJ — The upcoming Agudah National Action Summit, taking place on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Newark Marriott Hotel, will feature a unique and important Rabbonim Session addressing one of the most complex and sensitive areas of rabbinic leadership today: “Case Studies in the Hashkafah and Halacha of Conflict Resolution: Shalom Bayis and Family Alienation.”
The closed-door session, open exclusively to rabbonim, will run from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. and will present real-world case studies exploring the intersection of halachah, hashkafah, and mental health. These discussions will highlight the challenges faced by rabbonim and mental health professionals in navigating issues of shalom bayis and family estrangement, seeking to bring clarity and guidance rooted in Torah values.
The distinguished panel will include:
Hagaon Rav Sholom Kamenetsky, Rosh Yeshiva, Philadelphia Yeshiva
Dr. Shmuel Mandelman, Ph.D., Founder and Clinical Director, The C.L.I.N.I.C.
Following introductory remarks, a series of case studies will be reviewed and discussed. The session is designed to be fully interactive, allowing participating rabbonim to share their experiences and insights in a collaborative and respectful forum.
The panel will be moderated by Rav Shlomo Gottesman, Editor of Yishurun.
In addition, at 2:00 p.m., preceding the session, rabbonim will join a special simulcast presentation by Hagaon Rav Dovid Cohen, Rosh Yeshiva of Chevron Yeshiva in Yerushalayim, who will address hashkafic considerations in the field of mental health.
For more information about the Agudah National Action Summit, please contact Agudath Israel of America or visit the Summit website.
skewed
DeleteNotice how the zoning agenda keeps applications very vague without giving major details or address location instead ut says block and lot. Why are they trying to keep the public in the dark??
ReplyDeleteR yadler hilchos Shabbos
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