Hashkafa Q&A

Hashkafa With Rav Gershon Ribner Shlita

The longevity of the Zionist movement Secular perspective of Torah doctrines as rigid and unyielding Dropping a bomb on the sixth date Maintaining the unity upon change of ideals and values by spouse Prestigious position in the Rabbinate isn’t synonymous with erudition

Events Thursday 24 Tamuz

Weather: 70° Thunderstorms, some strong during the evening will give way to partly cloudy skies after midnight. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Chance of rain 80%.

- Yeshiva Heichal Eliyohu R"Y Rav Motttel Dick shlita annual; reception at Bais faiga hall Lakewood doors open 8:45 pm Program 10 pm

- Chumash Shiur by Harav Yeruchom Olshin shlita 11:30 pm at B"M Ateres Bracha live 646-726-9977   

Vizhnitz chasidim at the Kosel tonight  davening that their rebbe have a refuah sheleima 

Thursday July 9 News Updates Lakewood

Weather:  86° Cloudy skies early then heavy thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Chance of rain 100%. 

Tonight 70° Scattered thunderstorms during the evening, may contain strong gusty winds Chance of rain 70%

The National Weather Service has expanded the flood watch that had been issued earlier today, to cover 12 New Jersey counties that could get lashed with strong thunderstorms and heavy downpours Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening., Monmouth, and Ocean counties included

- Thousands of Vizhnitzer Chasidim gathered tonight at the Kosel for an Atzeres Tefillah on behalf of the Vizhnitzer Rebbe, Rav Yisroel ben Leah Esther shlit"a. The crowd sang emotional niggunei hisorerus associated with the Yomim Noraim and recited chapters of Tehillim, davening for the Rebbe's complete refuah shleimah.

- Flooded roads, cars stuck in water in N.J. today as thunderstorms drop heavy rain or the second time this week, slow-moving thunderstorms have been dumping massive amounts of rain over parts of central and southern New Jersey Thursday afternoon, triggering flash flood warnings and emergency mobile alerts because of rapidly rising water on roads. The National Weather Service has received reports of several roads and highways that have been closed because of rapid flooding, and several reports of cars stuck in high water. Route 1 south in Edison, New Jersey completely flooded from heavy thunderstorms this afternoon.

- Garden state Parkway local lanes flooded by exit 120

- Governor Mikie Sherrill: This week, I signed legislation that makes permanent certain telehealth prescription flexibilities by eliminating the need for in-person visits every three months. From college students who need prescriptions while they are away at school to patients with mobility issues or those who live far from a specialist, we are ensuring New Jerseyans can continue to receive safe, high-quality care and reducing barriers to entry to treatment.

- Hecht Trailers, a longtime family-owned business off Rt 9  in Toms River, has closed after more than a century in operation. The property has been sold  for potential residential homes and its remaining inventory will be auctioned off via Auction.

- JCPL total Customers Out in New Jersey 1,527

- Boys elementary schools finish yeshiva camp today

- The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is increasing the price of First-Class Mail Forever stamps from 78 cents to 82 cents, effective July 12.

- Lakewood Township's Independence Day Fireworks & Light Show will take place on Thursday, July 16, over Lake Carasaljo! The show can be viewed from both North Lake Drive and South Lake Drive. The 9 days begin on Wednesday 

- Giyus: Israel's Torah Study Basic Law has been revised after pressure from legal officials and public opposition. The updated bill no longer explicitly equates Torah study with IDF military service, removing a clause that critics said could have guaranteed yeshiva students benefits comparable to soldiers. However, the bill still declares Torah study a "foundational value" of the Jewish people and the State of Israel, and opponents argue it could still be used to justify draft exemptions and continued government funding for yeshiva students.

- At a special meeting Wednesday, the Lakewood Township Committee approved the renewal of the liquor license for Lake Terrace Hall despite ongoing litigation involving the banquet hall and a neighboring property owner.

- Palm Beach International Airport switched to President Donald J. Trump International Airport at midnight, following a Florida law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in March that renamed the facility near Mar-a-Lago. The airport's code shifts from PBI to DJT

- Pepsi reveals GLP-1 weight-loss drugs (Ozempic) are squeezing consumer appetites, pushing the company to adapt with smaller portions.

- Jackson Township has tightened security at Town Hall by ordering all rear entrances to remain locked during the day and requiring a police officer to be present at every council meeting, even if overtime is needed. Township officials say the changes are intended to improve safety, security, and access control for employees and residentS. App reports 

- The Lakewood Industrial Commission approved a property swap aimed at creating more downtown parking. The owner of 18 South Clifton Avenue, purchased for $52,000 in 2011, will receive part of the former Wachovia bank property at 317 Main Street, which the township purchased for $2.5 million, for office space. In return, the LIC will acquire the Clifton Avenue parcel, demolish the building, and convert it into public parking. The existing municipal parking lot at the former bank property will remain public, and the agreement includes a $15,000 payment to the LIC to equalize the appraised values.

- Hafganos continue on Bar Ilan Street in Yerushalayim at the construction site of the light rail.

- NYP editorial Rahm Emanuel’s anti-Israel speech won’t win over the Jew-hating Dems he’s trying to appease Rahm Emanuel wants to run for president as a Democrat in 2028, but bowing to the antisemitic wing of his party is a beyond-despicable way to do it. The editorial argues the strategy is morally wrong and politically unlikely to succeed.

- A federal judge has ordered Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, to report to prison by 2 p.m. Friday, denying her request to delay her 54-month sentence for additional cancer treatment. Prosecutors argued the Bureau of Prisons can provide the necessary medical care despite her pending surgery.

- Brick Township police are investigating the apparent vandalism of a  license plate reader after someone cut down the 15-foot metal pole supporting the camera near the Exxon station at Drum Point Road and Hooper Avenue. The camera, which helps police identify stolen vehicles and wanted suspects, remained intact despite the damage.

- Princeton, New Jersey  police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of placing anti-Semitic propaganda stickers at multiple locations throughout the community

- Mikie Sherrill signed three energy bills aimed at addressing long-term electricity costs in New Jersey, including new rules for data centers, utility profits, and transmission projects.

However, the measures are not expected to provide immediate relief on residents’ electric bills, with some changes taking up to a year to implement. NJ Republicans 

- Italian-Americans are blasting Mayor Zohran Mamdani after a NYC immigrant enclaves map highlighted neighborhoods like Little Palestine, Little Yemen and Little Pakistan, but left out historic Little Italy. Critics say Italian-Americans helped build New York City and deserve to be recognized, not erased.

- BDE: Reb Yidel Toib z"l, 77, veteran baal koreh of the Gerrer chassidus, was niftar this evening after collapsing during a shiur at the Beis Medrash HaGadol of Gur on Yirmiyahu Street in Yerushalayim.(Belaaz)

- Six flags flash sale today 3 Parks, 2 Days, 1 Great Adventure multi-park ticket! Visit Six Flags Great Adventure, Hurricane Harbor New Jersey, Wild Safari or all three! This ticket is valid for admission for a total of two public operating days through July 31, 2026. for $45 inquire about possibility to upgrade to seasons pass

Rare video of Rav Amrom Blau leading a rally in Meah Shearim, Yerushalayim over 50 years ago

124th Yartzeit of Rav Yaakov Joseph ZTL Chief Rabbi of New York

 Large crowds are expected to visit the Kever of the Rav Hakolel and chief rabbi of New York city, Rabbi Yaakov Joseph Zt'l on his 124th Yartzheit - 24 Tamuz 

He is buried in the Union Field cemetery in Ridgewood, NY at the Brooklyn/Queens Border close to crown heights and Williamsburg. He was niftar in 1902 (5662).

Rav Yoel Teitelbaum, the pervious Satmar Rebbe, would encourage his chassidim to daven at the tzion of the Rav Yaakov Yosef. It is reported that many people have found a yeshuah after visiting the tzion.

For the story of thr rabbanus in NYC Here

Driving Directions to the kever:

Iran Israel Updates Thurs July 9

- WSJ: Israel shared intelligence with the US that Iran was again planning to assassinate President Donald Trump

- Israeli Prime Minister's Office: "As part of the ongoing relationship between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump, another conversation took place between the two leaders this evening, during which they discussed the continued coordination between the countries in various areas. President Trump updated Prime Minister Netanyahu on US initiatives in the Gulf region. For his part, the prime minister raised the severity of the statements made by Erdogan and his associates against the existence of the State of Israel and the need to establish security zones along Israel's borders."

- The White House is preparing for the possibility of a prolonged escalation in its conflict with Iran, and US President Donald Trump is convening senior advisers and national security officials to discuss Washington’s next steps, Channel 12 reports, citing US officials.

A US official tells Channel 12 that the ongoing fighting could last anywhere between a couple of days and a month, depending on whether Iran continues attacking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

- Explosions are heard in southern parts of Iran including Bushehr, An American official tells CNN that the US military is not currently striking the country. reports say it came from other gulf countries 

- CNN: Pakistan and Qatar, the mediating countries, are working to bring the US and Iran back to the negotiating table

- The withdrawal of Israeli troops from the first of two pilot zones in southern Lebanon is slated to move ahead in the coming days, as Washington aims to advance negotiations between Israel and Lebanon the area will be replaced by members of the Lebanese Armed Forces 

- Andy Burnham, the UK’s next prime minister, says Britain must do more to pressure Israel over its treatment of the Gaza Palestinians, and that it must bar the sale of weapons that Israel will use in the West Bank and Gaza.

- The Chief of Staff: "We are closely monitoring what is happening in Iran and Lebanon and are ready for immediate action. Against anyone who tries to harm us we will respond with force."

- Defense Minister Katz: "Prepared to strike Iran for the third time – and with greater force than before."

- Two Israeli sources for i24NEWS: The current assessment is that Iran has NO interest in involving Israel in the conflict, and therefore, will not fire at Israel. 

- Prime Minister Netanyahu hints to Turkey: “The war is not yet over. Alongside the old challenges, new ones are emerging. We are taking this into account and are prepared for any scenario. Preserving Israel’s air superiority is a cornerstone of national security.”

- Iran is launching ballistic missiles at the Gulf states and Jordan. US Embassy in Jordan urges employees to remain in safe spaces

- A US missile hit the nuclear power plant complex in Bushehr, Iran.

- WSJ: Before Trump's departure for a visit to Turkey, Trump held a discussion at the White House with the Secretary of War Hegseth and Secretary of State Rubio, and his senior advisors after Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The President concluded that Iran is not serious about reaching a final agreement and decided to end the ceasefire.

- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ Navy says US attacks on Iran and intervention in redirecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting the strategic waterway’s gradual reopening and jeopardizing the interests of countries benefiting from it. They warn that any further US intervention would draw a “crushing response.”

- Banners calling for the assassination of US President Donald Trump continue to be widely displayed during the funeral of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

- Jordan has inteercepted eight missiles launched from Tehran, after alarms sounded. No casualties or damages have been caused.

- Today, IDF eliminated the terrorist Khaled Abu Salam, who infiltrated Israel on October 7th, participated in the kidnapping and holding of Israeli civilians.

Events Wed 23 Tamuz Lakewood

 Weather 67° Mainly clear. Tomorrow noon Thunderstorms strong gusty winds.

- Yeshiva Ohr Olam Dinner R”Y Rav Heshy Berkowitz Shlita Building tribute Dinner at Kesser Moshe Yehuda hall

- Yeshiva Ohr Zecharia R”Y Rav Uren Reich shlita 22nd Annual Dinner at Ateres Reva hall

- Yeshiva Torah Temima R”Y Rav Tzvi Margulies Rav Betzalel Busel shluita annual reception at 30 Sims Ave Lakewood 8:00 pm 

- Yeshiva Nefesh Hachaim R"Y Rav Shmuel Hirth shlita Vehaamidu charidy campaign donate HERE 

- Yeshiva Noam HaTalmud R”Y Rav Uri Meir Kanarek Shlita annual parlor meeting 36 Airport rd 2nd floor 7:00 pm

- Yeshiva Pe'er HaTalmud R”Y Rav Refoel Stefansky Shlita Inaugural parlor meeting 100 Reagan Court Lakewood 8:00 pm

- Yeshiva Gedolah of Monmouth County R”Y Rav Yaakov Dovid Wasserman shlita Building campaign fundraiser Here 

Wednesday July 8 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 83° Partly cloudy skies.

Be prepared  Severe thunderstorms could sweep through New Jersey on Thursday and Friday, with the potential for flash flooding and damaging wind gusts.

Today 23 Tamuz Yartzeit of : R'Moshe Cordovero, the Ramak (1522-1570). Talmid of R'Shlomo Alkabetz & R'Yosef Karo. Founded a Yeshiva in Tzfas where the Arizal & R'Chaim Vital were among his Talmidim. Author - Tomer Devora, Pardes Rimonim, Ohr Yakar, etc..

- Reporter "Were you aware of any credible threat by Iran against Air Force One?"

POTUS "I have a threat all the time. I'm number one on their list, before you — but if I go, you go, right? So perhaps some of you want to change professions

- A mass casualty incident was declared after a bus crashed into a building and several vehicles in Pikesville, Maryland earlier. Baltimore County FD says 30+ people were injured, at least 1 in critical condition.

- Power restored: Lakewood  0 of 37,021 (0%)

- Giyus: Rav Shalom Ber Sorotzkin gave out his personal phone number to the bochurim to call him in the event they get arrested by IDF military police 

- Lakewood Township has rescheduled that its special Independence Day celebration with Deine show and fireworks for Thursday, July 16 at the Lake 8:45pm.

- Trump warns: Signs and Billboards are being put up all over our Southern Border, and Mexico, advertising BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP, with “Deliveries starting at $4000.” Likewise, similar signs going up all over our Country. Billions of Dollars will be illegally made by this SCAM, with Citizenship going to anyone willing to pay. It will be, by far, the number one way of becoming a citizen, and then the entire family will be allowed to follow. Not sustainable. NOBODY SAW THIS COMING!!! AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP IS NOT FOR SALE! In fact, that is a crime, and therefore, the Supreme Court’s ruling is wrong. I will be asking for a Rehearing by the United States Supreme Court, IMMEDIATELY. This miscarriage of justice will destroy America if they don’t change their absolutely insane decision. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Boys elementary school 8th grade are off for the year, Day camps begin on Monday while some sleepaway camps start in a week and half 

- The Kaliver rebbe shlita is in Lakewood at his son in law  and will spend shabbos at Khal Shemen L'Mincha in Brook hill.

- On sale Jonny Pop ices in Shoprite $4.99. please note the sugar free ices does not have a hechsher 

-Brick of American cheese $12.99 at GG

- Shloimy's Kosher World in Lakewood is under new management. The new owners say the longtime supermarket is undergoing renovations to become a modern, full-service grocery while remaining open throughout the process. Customers can expect expanded hours, fully stocked departments, and continued service from the deli, bakery, meat, and produce sections as the store enters its next chapter after more than 35 years. (Feder Status)

- New restaurant in Deal: "Fortune Cookie" Kosher Chinese Restaurant located at 48 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755. under JSOR hashgacha 

- JCP&L total customers still out in New Jersey 8,262 as of this afternoon 

Lakewood Township 3 of 37,021 (< 1%)

Brick Township 54 of 36,268 (< 1%)

Howell Township 4 of 22,043 (< 1%)

Jackson Township 4 of 23,877 (< 1%)

Manchester Township 3 of 27,536 (< 1%)

Toms River Township 2 of 49,352 (< 1%)

- Millions of Shekels to Charedi Institutions Approved in Finance Committee before the knesset dissolves in a few weeks 

- New Jersey residents could see electric bills rise by another 20%, according to a new report that cites growing electricity demand from AI data centers, higher natural gas prices, and limited power generation. Consumer advocates warn rising costs could make it difficult for some families to afford basic necessities as energy demand continues to climb.

- Tzedek Association announced several major advocacy victories for federal inmates, including the rollout of Bureau of Prisons tablets that will allow unlimited video calls with family during designated hours. The tablets will also provide access to educational materials, First Step Act programming, and digital books, giving inmates new opportunities to stay connected with loved ones and prepare for reentry into society.

- A NJ state audit found that the Lakewood School District overpaid two outside educational service providers by more than $1.1 million and directed the district nearly two years ago to recover the funds. The district has yet to take action, adding to ongoing financial challenges, including its $231 million state loan debt and continued state scrutiny. APP

- The Lakewood Industrial commission meeting today approved a property swap to create additional downtown public parking. In exchange for part of its property at 317 Main Street the former Wells Fargo bank on rt 88 the LIC will receive 18 South Clifton Avenue, which will be demolished and converted into a public parking lot. The other party will also pay the LIC $15,000. The township purchased the former bank property for $2.5 million tax dollars through the LDC which transferred it to the LIC for $1

-A 12-month extension of its contract with Aggressive Property Management and Maintenance, to manage the Strand theater building 

- Lakewood Planning Board Approves Kamenitz School Expansion

The Lakewood Planning Board approved Kamenitz School's application to construct a two-story addition with a basement, allowing the school to accommodate approximately 245 additional students. Neighbors voiced concerns about existing parking and bus traffic, saying pickups and drop-offs already back up local streets. They urged the school to create a circular driveway on adjacent properties it owns to improve traffic flow. As part of the approval, the board stipulated that the basement may only be used as the school's gym and cannot be rented out for outside events. The board also encouraged the school to work with neighbors to reduce traffic impacts, including exploring the possibility of adding another entrance from Brook Road

- BDE: tragedy in Monsey, when 7-year-old Baila Weber A"H was killed after being struck by a school bus on Blauvelt Road.

- President Trump walked out directly in front of Spain's socialist PM Pedro Sanchez at NATO after cutting off trade with Spain  

- The high rise on the East Side of Manhattan which has now been deemed stable.A structurally damaged 37-story Midtown Manhattan high-rise that partially buckled Tuesday will likely require a partial demolition, according to structural engineering experts. They warn the building remains at risk of a localized collapse unless it is stabilized quickly, with several buckled columns now carrying only a fraction of the load they were designed to support.

- Giyus: The Ministry of Housing and Construction announced today to all those deemed as draft evaders who registered for the Price for Homeowner lottery that their eligibility to participate in the lottery has been disqualified due to their desertion.

- 12 Jersey Shore beaches under swimming advisories for high fecal bacteria levels including 4 in Deal ar Deal Casino, Hathaway Avenue Beach, Roosevelt Avenue, Philips Avenue, 

- Assemblyman Schnall “I am proud to sponsor legislation that will improve critical infrastructure across the state without burdening ratepayers. By updating existing infrastructure, we increase reliability. But when we strategically deploy advanced technologies, we can reduce costs for ratepayers at the same time,” said Assemblyman Avi Schnall (D-Monmouth, Ocean). “Meeting the energy demands of tomorrow can only be achieved by making forward-thinking investments today.” 

-Tomorrrow Large crowds are expected to visit the Kever of the Rav Hakollel and chief rabbi of New York city, Rabbi Yaakov Joseph Zt'l on his 124tj Yartzheit - 24 Tamuz

Iran Israel Updates Wed July 8

- Air sirens sounded in Bahrain and Kuwait

- Trump on Air Force One about Iran: "They want to make a deal so badly. They called a little while ago. They want to make a deal so badly. I just don't know if they're worthy. I don't know if they're going to honor the deal...they're sort of crazy, to be honest with you"

- The U.S. military attacked two railway bridges in northern Iran using cruise missiles, according to a senior American official. This is the first time the U.S. military has attacked infrastructure in Iran since the ceasefire on April 8th.

- Trump on Iran attacks: "This is in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran. If it happens again, it will get much worse!"

- The ceasefire with Iran "has at least temporarily ceased," a U.S. official told CNN.

- The Supreme Leader's advisor threatens Israel: "The aggressor enemy and his partners will be severely punished

- CENTCOM: US forces have started major strikes in Iran Tonight's attacks were more extensive than yesterday's attacks. The strikes are aimed at targets to degrade Iran's ability to threaten the ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz.

- Reports of explosions in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran.

- Trump: “The U.S. Space Force has cameras in orbit capable of reading the badges of Iranian officials as they enter nuclear sites.”

- JD Vance on Iran: "The basic deal that we cut was 'we'll lift our blockade if you stop shooting at ships. But if you shoot at ships, we are going to punch back, and we're going to punch back harder than ever before.'"

- Trump: To honor our brave men and women of the Military, we are sending the brand new, and truly spectacular, Air Force One to Mildenhall Air Force Base, in the United Kingdom, to give them a chance to tour the Aircraft — Everybody is so excited, and we thought that they should be the first. For old time’s sake, we’ll be taking the former Air Force One, from Turkey to Mildenhall, a short trip that is totally worth doing in order to give our Great Military Heroes a chance to appreciate our beautiful new addition to the Air Force Fleet! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- President Trump has boarded the former Air Force One in Turkey, reportedly to Mildenhall Air Force Base in the UK

- Israel braces for possible renewal of fighting as US-Iran tensions mount

Israeli officials are reportedly on high alert as U.S. aerial refueling aircraft that had been repositioned to Europe in recent weeks return to the region. According to reports, Israel has warned that any new Iranian attack would trigger a strong military response. Assessments also suggest the U.S. could carry out several days of strikes against Iran if hostilities escalate.

- Trump: "We're not attacking at the highest level. The highest level are the bridges...their electric plants, where they make their electricity. If we have to, we'll take them out. I don't want to do that, but if we have to, we'll take them out...We attacked Kharg Island last night—we knocked out a piece. I said, 'don't touch the oil' because maybe we'll take over Kharg Island. We may take over Kharg Island. There's not a thing they can do about it...normally, I'm not that way, but they really deserve it."

- President Trump just said he wouldn't be shocked if Iran tries to assassinate him while over in Turkey

- Iranian military spokesman: 8 air and naval soldiers killed in Bandar Abbas and Bushehr as a result of US strikes

- Trump on Netanyahu: "We have an excellent relationship, he's great. If there had been another prime minister in Israel during the war period, Israel would have been destroyed by Iran"

- Trump: "We've already got the nuclear material because it's so far underground. Nobody's going to be able to get it except us because we have the equipment that can get it. The nuclear material is so far down underneath the mountain, and now it's been determined that it would take massive machinery that we have that no other country has."

- Report from the Iranian PressTV network: Developments in the last 48 hours indicate that Iran will not back down from controlling the Strait of Hormuz. "We are ready to fight for control of Hormuz. Iran's new strategy is that after any attack, the Strait will be completely closed. Iran will attack enemy targets on a scale of at least twice the number of targets attacked against it."

- Trump issues a sharp threat to Iran: "We will strike them again with force - perhaps even tonight."

- Trump on Iran: "They're evil people. They're sick people. They're really mentally disturbed people. And it should have been done 47 years ago. Thank you, everybody."

- Trump: on the ceasefire with Iran: "To me, I think it's over. I don't want to deal with them anymore. They're scum... They're led by sick people... I'll speak to our negotiators. They want to negotiate—they're good people... but they have to come back to me. As far as I'm concerned, it's just a waste of time dealing with them."

- Trump: They're a bunch of SCUM." "These are evil, sick people, and we have to rid their cancer. They're CANCER! And you know what you do? You got to cut out cancer EARLY, man."

"I told them, every time you hit, we hit. And of course, they're dirty players. "They've kiIIed thousands and thousands of our soldiers. They've kiIIed hundreds of thousands of innocent people."

- Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim: We attacked 85 US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait, and we also managed to shoot down a US military drone

- Kuwait’s state news agency says two ballistic missiles and 13 drones have been intercepted today amid fresh Iranian attacks on the Gulf state.

- World oil prices soar more than five percent after US President Donald Trump says the memorandum of understanding with Iran is over, following fresh strikes in the Middle East.

- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf: "The US violated the Memorandum of Understanding by carrying out attacks in southern Iran and continuing Zionist aggression against Lebanon"

- Trump: I like President Erdogan. He rolled out the red carpet for me. He is a great man. I love Bibi; he is a great Prime Minister. But Bibi said some harsh things yesterday about Turkey and about Erdogan. And I told him: "You know, I spoke with him. I said he could have joined the war, because he doesn't really like Israel. And he doesn't really like Bibi either. But he didn't do it because of me." And this is a military power. Millions of soldiers. Turkey is very strong. They have a lot of our best equipment. They are also trying to get the F-35 jets. But he didn't enter the war. He wanted to. He would have entered. If not for me, he would have entered — and he would have been on the other side.

- Secretary of War Hegseth is canceling his visit to Israel today

- Trump: We are no longer interested in any business trade with Spain. Spain is a bad member of the NATO alliance.

- A Hamas terrorist who invaded Kibbutz Nirim during the October 7, 2023, onslaught was killed in an airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip yesterday, the military announces.

Events Lakewood Tuesday 22 Tamuz

 Weather: 64° Overcast.

- Yeshiva Sharei Orah annual evening of chizuk Roshei Yeshiva Rav Daniel Cohen shlita, Rav Yoel Dessler shlita , Rav Yosed Rothschild shlita, at 11 Glen Avenue North 7:45 pm

- Yeshiva Nefesh Hachaim R"Y Rav Shmuel Hirth shlita Vehaamidu charidy campaign donate HERE 

- Yeshiva Gedolah Sharei Shmuel R"Y Rav Moshe Fishoff shlilta annual parlor meeting 80 Adams st Lakewood 7:30 pm   

- Mesivta Ner Moshe Fundraiser event R”Y Rav Yehoshua Sukenik shlita, an exhibition of rare antique Judaica sefarim and Kisvei Yad curated by Legacy Judaica at Cedar palace Chupah room 7:30 pm 

- Yeshiva Knesses Bais Aaron R"Y Rav Isser Zalman Olshin Shlita at the Ateres Esther Chupa Room Divrei Bracha by Rav Yeruchom Olshin shlita 

- Yeshiva Nachlas Yisroel R"Y Rav Yerachmiel Ungarischer shlita Parlor meeting at 1459 E. Spruce st Lakewood 

- Yahalom NJ Fathers night out event guest speaker Rabbi Joey Haber  shlita at the Alexandria hall in Howell 

- Kollel Mishkan HaTalmud Rosh Kollel Rav Yisroel Meir Gluesatein shlita, parlor meeting at Eagle Ridge with siyum seder moed 9:15 pm

- Mesivta Central Jersey Rav Shmuel pepfer Shlita R"Y Parlor meeting 1476 Towers st Lakewood     

LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 7/7 the Township's contractor will be performing intersection improvements at Carey Street and Forest Avenue starting at 10:00 PM. During construction, the intersection will be closed to through traffic. A detour will direct motorists to use Route 9 between 14th Street and 9th Street. Forest Avenue between 14th Street and 9th Street will remain open to local traffic and residents only. Residents shall access their homes from the side of Carey Street on which their residence is located

Iran Israel News Updates Tuesday July 7

- US strikes Iran

- Pentagon confirms the US military struck OVER 80 targets in Iran via precision strikes tonight after the regime attacked multiple civilian vessels in the Strait.

“U.S. forces struck Iranian air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities, and more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats in and near the strait to degrade Iran’s ability to continue attacking international commerce flowing through the international trade corridor,” CENTCOM says

- Iran: The U.S. has made a serious mistake. The response will be sharp and disproportionate.

- U.S. official's message as the strikes pound Iran's coast: "We're turning up the volume."

-Shahid Haqqani Port in Bandar Abbas has reportedly been struck by U.S. airstrikes, adding a port facility to the target list of radar and launch sites

 - U.S. warships remain on alert to reimpose a blockade on Iranian ports if President Trump makes the decision to do so, according to WSJ, citing U.S. officials.

 “U.S. Central Command: forces have begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway.” “The U.S. strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s demonstrated aggression was unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.”

 - Two tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz right as President Trump arrived in Turkey no casualties reported so far. In the past 24 hours, 5 tankers passing through the Omani shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz were attacked.

- US renews sanctions on Iranian oil U.S. Treasury is revoking the general license that allowed Iranian oil sales, a U.S. official says.

- The IDF located weapons in a bedroom in a civilian home in the village of Talusa in southern Lebanon. During the searches of the area, the forces located explosive devices, anti-tank missile launchers, RPG rockets, vests, helmets, and Hezbollah flags.

- PM Netanyahu said he spoke with President Trump several times and conveyed the message that Turkey is not a friendly state to the State of Israel 

 

- Netanyahu to CNN: Selling F-35 jets to Turkey would upset the balance in the Middle East; I would not do that.

- Iranian media cites official sources: The passage in the Strait of Hormuz is proceeding in accordance with Iranian arrangements. Any "provocative action" by the US will be met with an immediate response

Tuesday July 7 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 76° Overcast. 

22 Tamuz 5786

- The EDN conference for school executive directors gets underway today July 7-8, 2026

The Armon Hotel and Conference Center in

Stamford, CT

- Gas prices went up today in Lakewood by 28 cents from $3.72 to now $3.99 a gallon 

- LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 7/7 the Township's contractor will be performing intersection improvements at Carey Street and Forest Avenue starting at 10:00 PM. During construction, the intersection will be closed to through traffic. A detour will direct motorists to use Route 9 between 14th Street and 9th Street. Forest Avenue between 14th Street and 9th Street will remain open to local traffic and residents only. Residents shall access their homes from the side of Carey Street on which their residence is located

- Americans will soon be able to take passport photos at home with a phone or laptop camera instead of visiting CVS, Walgreens, or another photo service, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced. The photos would be verified in real time using facial recognition, per the State Department.

- NJ Assembly GOP Get this! GovSherrill NJ held a press conference today and took credit for a $25 electric bill credit. She didn't mention it was $100 last year. That's one way to define "affordability."

- Stats from the National Weather Service the heaviest rain fell in Neptune City in Monmouth County, where 5.74 inches were measured. The Allentown area of Monmouth County was blasted with 4.53 inches of rain.

Lakewood - 2.85 inches

Jackson - 2.59 inches

Brick - 2.31 inches

Toms River - 1.99 inches

Howell - 2.22 inches

- JCP&L total customers still affected in NJ 20,690

Lakewood Township 28 of 37,021 (< 1%)

Jackson Township 10 of 23,877 (< 1%)

Toms River Township 10 of 49,352 (< 1%)

Manchester Township 5 of 27,536 (< 1%)

Brick Township 234 of 36,268 (< 1%)

Howell Township 43 of 22,043 (< 1%)

- A 38-story building in New York City a Midtown Manhattan high rise evacuated after construction workers discover buckled columns sagging floors and falling bricks. 42nd & 43rd streets near 2nd avenue closed as DOB assesses the danger.

- ICE arrested approximately 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking one of the agency's largest recent enforcement operations as it ramps up President Trump's mass deportation agenda. Agents were seen today in Howell area.

- Giyus: The new proposal in Israel would give both IDF soldiers and full-time yeshiva and kollel students special recognition in a Basic Law, saying that both contribute to the State of Israel in different ways It will give stronger legal protection to government funding for yeshivos and kollelim.

- As JCP&L power outages stretched into a fourth day following the holiday weekend, Jersey Shore officials sharply criticized the utility over slow restoration efforts and poor communication. Several local leaders are now calling for a state investigation after residents endured days without electricity during extreme heat (APP)

- AOC soars to an all-time high in the odds to be the 2028 Democratic nominee.She’s now within 2 points of Gavin Newsom.

- NJ Gov. Sherrill, facing criticism for lack of public appearances after severe thunder storms that knocked out power for thousands and caused damage and flooding, just updated her public schedule with site visits to Camden and Oakhurst, where a BJ's store's roof collapsed. App

- Lakewood township committee will hold a special online meeting tomorrow to approve the renewal of the liquor license for Lake Terrace hall , allowing the business to continue serving alcoholic beverages under License

- Lakewood planning board meeting tonight 6pm  watch live stream Here  see agenda Here

on the agenda approve the ordnance for the CHEMED medical village in the Airport Business Commercial Zone

-Bais Reuven Kamenitz 831 Ridge Avenue Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan for a school addition

- Lakewood board meeting recap: 

The Lakewood Zoning Board heard several major applications Monday night, highlighted by the denial of a proposed 71-lot development at Augusta Boulevard and Cross Street, behind The Fairways.

The application sought approval for 66 duplex residential lots, three stormwater lots, one retail/office lot, and one lot for a shul. The applicant's attorney argued the township needs more housing so children can live near their parents and said the project would create less traffic than other uses permitted on the property. The applicant testified the site could legally be developed with four schools and several wedding halls, adding that he was simply explaining the property's existing development rights, while also noting Ocean County's plans to widen Cross Street to five lanes.

The proposal drew strong opposition from residents, particularly seniors from The Fairways, who cited traffic, safety, and quality-of-life concerns. Several noted that the nearby Eagle Ridge development will already add significant housing, while others warned about school buses sitting in traffic on Cross Street with children onboard. One resident criticized the attorney for repeatedly referencing schools as an alternative use, calling it an inappropriate scare tactic. After lengthy testimony, the board voted to deny the application.

The board also approved Chestnut Equity's four-story apartment development off Route 70, despite the project being tied up in ongoing litigation. During public comment, a resident's questioning led to a tense exchange, with board officials urging him to finish more quickly and joking that board members were hungry.

Another proposal by nine property owners near Cross Street and Massachusetts Avenue seeking approval for 37 residential units was tabled after board members raised concerns with the application.

- Brick, NJ Mayor Lisa Crate is urging residents to purchase flood insurance and have emergency plans in place, warning that rising sea levels, stronger storms, and heavier rainfall are increasing the township's flood risk. Brick has more privately owned waterfront miles than any other municipality in New Jersey and has experienced repeated flooding in many neighborhoods. APP

- CNN pundit Scott Jennings I spoke to my old friend Mitch McConnell this morning, the senior Senator from Kentucky. He’s still recovering in the hospital. We talked for just shy of 20 minutes 

- JCP&L : Crews continue working around the clock to restore power following consecutive severe storms that caused widespread damage across our service area. With power restored to over 300,000 customers, more than 2,900 JCP&L personnel along with outside support from FirstEnergy sister companies and contractors, are focused on restoring service to the remaining 40,000 customers. The vast majority of those currently without service are expected to have power restored today or tomorrow, with the remaining outages largely restored by Wednesday.

Many of the remaining outages involve substantial repairs, including replacing broken poles, repairing damaged power lines, clearing fallen trees from electrical equipment and rebuilding sections of the system damaged by the storms. Because restoration work is prioritized based on restoring the largest number of customers first, outages affecting smaller groups of customers may take longer to restore even as crews continue making significant progress. Other locations may require multiple repairs or specialized equipment. While significant progress has been made, crews continue to encounter areas with extensive storm damage, difficult terrain and access conditions that can extend restoration times

-The death toll in Venezuela earthquakes rises to 3,342.

- Trump: Toyota is moving from Mexico to the United States (Texas!). A really big deal. Tariffs at work! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- President Trump announce it's time to remove U.S. sanctions on Turkey, saying his administration is working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior officials to make it happen. "There's plenty of people who can sanction... We don't want to have sanctioned friends."

The young businessman is on his way to acquire 'Arkia' Israel airlines, Rabbi Ezra Unger, a 36-year-old real estate entrepreneur from Borough Park, is in advanced negotiations to purchase the Israeli airline 'Arkia': "The mass. Chilul Shabbos desecration of the Sabbath is what pushed him to take this step"  according to kikar Shabbat news

- Multiple explosive devices detonated near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus, Syria where French President Emmanuel Macron stayed overnight, The blasts occurred as Macron met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the presidential palace - At least 18 people were wounded, including four police officers.

- Lakewood Bikur Cholim, together with Hatzolah of Central Jersey, is encouraging eligible men to take part in a life-saving platelet donation drive on Tuesday, July 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Community Medical Center, Auditorium C, 99 Route 37 West, Toms River.

Lakewood Nearly Shut Out of State Budget; Tax Hikes Could Be on the Horizon

 Lakewood Largely Left Out of New Jersey's Record $60 Billion Budget.

Governor Mikie Sherrill last week signed New Jersey's largest budget ever, a $60 billion spending plan but Lakewood received just $1 million in municipal aid despite being the state's fourth-largest municipality. By comparison, Jersey City will receive an additional $15 million in state aid plus a $105 million loan. Under former Governor Phil Murphy, Lakewood typically received $7–8 million annually through discretionary aid, which has now been eliminated. Community leaders warn the shortfall could force the township to consider tax increases or service cuts. according to an article in the Lakewood shopper this past week.

Despite the cuts to Lakewood, the local state representatives Bob Singer and Sean Kean were the only 2 Republicans in New Jersey who voted YES for the budget!

Shlomo Schorr, Director of Agudath Israel of New Jersey, told the Shopper, Lakewood continues to be disadvantaged by a municipal aid formula based on population figures from more than 20 years ago, leaving it among the lowest-funded municipalities on a per-capita basis.

The budget did include A $2 million annual security grant for BMG  that was restored after initially being cut, and funding for nonpublic school security increased from $205 to $217 per student. A newly passed law by Assemblyman Avi Schnall will also allow unused nonpublic school aid to be redirected toward transportation reimbursements instead of being returned to the state.

Schorr also said the previously discussed state takeover of the Lakewood School District now appears unlikely in the near future. He suggested the proposal may have been used as leverage during the state's legal response to the school funding lawsuit  by R' Arthur Lang before being quietly set aside.

The budget also expands New Jersey's child tax credit, increasing benefits by 25% for eligible families, with credits ranging from $250 to $1,250 depending on household income.

For Lakewood, the budget is viewed as a significant disappointment, with local advocates pledging to continue pushing for a fairer state aid formula that better reflects the township's rapid growth and current needs.

Another bill included in the state budget could cost local businesses, yeshivos, and schools hundreds of thousands of dollars. Employers with 50 or more workers will now be required to pay a new state fee for each employee and dependent who receives health insurance through NJ FamilyCare, New Jersey's Medicaid program. The new assessment is expected to significantly increase costs for many large employers.

Events Monday 21 Tamuz

Weather: 67° Cloudy with occasional light rain...mainly this evening Chance of rain 70%.

- Mir Yerushalayim Yeshiva fundraiser event for the Chasidishe chaburah at the Beru hall in Lakewood 8:00 pm

- Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes HaTalmud R"Y Rav Zev Schechter shlita, annual Parlor meeting 80 Gudz Rd. Lakewood.

- Lakewood Cheder graduation

- Road closures: LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 7/6 the Township's contractor will be performing intersection improvements at Carey Street and Forest Avenue starting at 10:00 PM. During construction, the intersection will be closed to through traffic. A detour will direct motorists to use Route 9 between 14th Street and 9th Street. Forest Avenue between 14th Street and 9th Street will remain open to local traffic and residents only. Residents shall access their homes from the side of Carey Street on which their residence is located

Monday July 6 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 77° Thunderstorms likely. Rainfall will be locally heavy at times.Chance of rain 100%. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected. Localized flooding is possible

- President Trump departs Washington for the NATO summit in Turkey, saying he's making the trip for one reason: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

- NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill under fire for refusing to call a state of emergency she tweeted this late today 

"The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management continues to be activated and assisting communities across the state with severe weather conditions, including those impacted by today’s substantial flooding.

I’m grateful to the first responders and public servants who have been working around the clock to keep people safe.

Our communities have been hit hard, and we will continue to help them recover."

- Team USA's World Cup run has come to an end. The United States fell 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 in Seattle.

- The Lakewood Cheder graduation will take place this evening 

- The death toll from the brutal heat wave in New Jersey this past weekend is being blamed for an estimated 29 deaths across the state, the state Department of Health tells nj.com The deaths have been reported across 10 counties, with most in the central to northern part of the state and involving people found in homes without air conditioning. The ages mostly range from the mid-30s into the 80s.

- The National Weather Service received reports of multiple water rescues occurring throughout coastal sections of Monmouth County, including Asbury Park, Deal, Long Branch, Monmouth Beach, Neptune City, Neptune Township, Ocean Township, Wall Township, and West Long Branch. A portion of the roof has collapsed at BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office said.

Belmar police said Route 35 is closed between 16th Avenue and Route 71 and asked motorists to avoid all travel in the borough.

In Neptune City, 25 people were rescued from flood waters as the storm brought record rainfall rates of nearly 5 inches per hour, according to statement from the borough.

“At the height of the storm, dozens of people were trapped in vehicles on flooded roadways and parking lots, and dozens of residences were impacted by flooding, including multiple apartments on Steiner Avenue,” borough officials said. “Emergency responders continue to check on residents in affected areas, and our construction department is working to assess properties to determine when it is safe for residents to return home.”(NJ.com)

Will Kosher meat prices also come down?

- Trump: Great news! I have just been informed that one of the biggest, best, and smartest Retailers in America, Walmart, will be lowering prices, by a lot, at my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday. Walmart will, in particular, be dropping the price for a pound of ground beef by almost 15%, among many other products. This is a huge deal for the many millions of Americans who, smartly, shop at Walmart, which is a truly patriotic Company who loves the U.S.A. My Administration is lowering prices that Joe Biden incompetently raised with the worst inflation crisis in history, a total disaster along with the Southern Border, the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, and many other failures. Just as I promised, Oil Prices are plummeting FAST, and Gas Prices at the pump are dropping too, just like egg and Prescription Drug prices which I am bringing down by historic levels. Walmart is stepping up in a big and bold way, and other Retailers should follow the lead of these absolute Patriots. Together, we will make America stronger and greater than ever before! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- "Worst storm damage since Sandy yet Sherrill hasn't declared a regional state of emergency that can unlock vital resources support for our towns.

Why?

Because a state-level declaration is a prerequisite to Federal help, and Sherrill doesn't want to give the Trump administration any opportunity for a victory in New Jersey. She doesn't care how much our people need help.Sherrill's mind is still stuck on WASHINGTON, DC when it should be on the people of NEW JERSEY. When will her Democrat colleague, and your District 25 Assemblywoman, Marisa Sweeney, will call Sherrill out on this hypocrisy?"

Anthony Somma Candidate for NJ Assembly Randolph, NJ 

- Charlie Kirk's parents and widow, arrived to a court in Provo, Utah Monday for the first day of a preliminary hearing for the man accused of shooting and killing him last year.

- Russia strikes Kyiv with mass missile and drone attack, killing at least 11. The assault marks the second large-scale attack on Kyiv in less than a week, and it comes ahead of Ukrainian President Zelensky's meeting with US President Donald Trump at the NATO summit in Turkey. 

WSJ: "Ukraine has virtually run out of Patriot interceptors that stop ballistic missiles. Ukraine was unable to intercept any of the 23 Russian ballistic missiles that crashed into the Kyiv area in the early hours of Monday"

- Thousands lose power in Jackson after earlier storms including S Cooks Bridge W County Line and Flair area.

- 4:30  pm update JCP&L  Customers Affected

37,367 in New Jersey

Ocean county 4637

Brick  461 of 36,268 (1%)

Lakewood 189 of 37,021 (< 1%) 

Jackson 3,449 of 23,877 (14%)

Howell  183 of 22,043 (< 1%)

Manchester 47 of 27,536 (< 1%)

Toms River 125 of 49,352 (< 1%)

- Despite the weather anti ICE protesters continued their campaign along Clifton Avenue in Lakewood today.

- 3 pm update JCP&L Customers Affected

35,700 in New Jersey

Ocean county 1150

Brick 476 of 36,268 (1%)

Lakewood 80 of 37,021 (< 1%)

Jackson 43 of 23,877 (< 1%)

Howell 206 of 22,043 (< 1%)

Manchester 37 of 27,536 (< 1%)

Toms River 133 of 49,352 (< 1%

 Assemblyman Alex Sauickie is demanding the NJBPU immediately hold a public reliability hearing. More than 200,000 customers lost power over July 4th weekend during a dangerous heat wave. Some won't have power until Thursday

-Local roads flooded along Rt 9 south Oak st and New Hampshire.  Lightning caused a Structure fire to a home on Arlington Ave. DPW crews came out to clear drains as flood waters  covered roadways.

Flash Flood Warning issued from 10:30 am - 2:45 pm indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.

Message Sent to local phones

- Heavy rain has caused severe flash flooding across Monmouth and northern Ocean counties, with multiple water rescues, submerged vehicles, evacuations, and road closures. Officials are urging residents to stay off the roads and never drive through floodwaters. Deal,Naja  area hit by  rising floodwaters 

- Flooded basements across the area  Chaveirim and Chavivim responding

- Heavy flooding in Monmouth county. Jersey shore medical center parking area and ambulance bay a d emergency room hit with floodwaters

- President Trump reveals that on July 4th, $1,000 was deposited into over 500,000 Trump Accounts for Childern! Michael Dell is making a $6 BILLION contribution into the accounts.

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell announced today that she will donate 2,000,000 shares of SpaceX stock to the accounts.

- Giyus: In the Chashmonaim Brigade, discussions were held about establishing dedicated units for different ultra-Orthodox communities in order to make it easier to recruit members of those communities. Shin Bet chief David Zini blocked the move, warning that "the IDF would turn into militias."

- More than 56,000 homes and businesses in New Jersey remain without power early Monday morning following powerful weekend storms that had sparked as many as 240,000 outages

Monday July 6th 12:30 pm 

JCP&L Customers Affected 

Across New Jersey 39,618

Ocean county 1,568

Lakewood 142 of 37,021 (< 1%)

Jackson 85 of 23,877 (< 1%)

Brick 567 of 36,268 (2%)

Manchester 37 of 27,536 (< 1%)

Toms River 155 of 49,352 (< 1%)

Howell 264 of 22,043 (1%)

ETA restoration is Wednesday night July 8 11:30pm

-Mordys Shteible still no power running on generators 

- BDE: Levaya of Rav Yoel Yaakov Sperka zt”l in Lakewood today at the chapel watch livestream on zoom Here

 -President Trump reveals that on July 4th, $1,000 was deposited into over 500,000 Trump Accounts for Childern! Michael Dell is making a $6 BILLION contribution into the accounts.

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell announced today that she will donate 2,000,000 shares of SpaceX stock to the accounts

Trump accounts website HERE

APP HERE

- President Trump is urging parents to enroll their children in the new Trump Accounts program, saying it could provide a significant financial head start. "If parents haven't already done so, they should go right away to TrumpAccounts.gov and sign their child up for a free investment savings account," Trump said, adding that a child with no money today could see the account grow to "hundreds of thousands of dollars" over time through long-term investment growth.

 Trump rings the New York Stock Exchange opening bell from the Oval Office, launching Trump Accounts, for kids.

President Trump says he would be a fan of making Bitcoin eligible for investment in Trump accounts!

https://www.irs.gov/trumpaccounts  

https://trumpaccounts.gov/

 A tructure collapse at the BJ’s Wholesale Club on Route 35 in Oakhurst. There are unconfirmed reports of possible entrapment, and emergency responders are reportedly on scene. The exact circumstances and the extent of any injuries have not been confirmed at this time. 

- NJ Assembly GOP

This morning in New Jersey:

3rd worst power outage state in the nation according to http://PowerOutage.com.

Over 200,000 customers lost power over July 4th weekend. Tens of thousands still without power today Some won't be restored until Thursday - 5 days in dangerous heat.

The NJ Board of Public Utilities oversees grid reliability. Last week it cut your summer electric bill credit from $100 to $25 during a heat wave that knocked out power to over 200,000 customers.It has never held a public reliability hearing.

More on that this afternoon.

-Signs asking to daven for a youngerman Yosef Dan ben Breina Zlata who facing potential legal issues by mesira of אינשי דלא מעלי 

- Tonight the Lakewood Zoning Board meeting 7pm watch live stream Here 

 see agenda here 

9 applications are on tonight's Lakewood Zoning Board agenda, including:

-Rabin & Company –Use variance for a development of single-family homes and duplexes.

-Chestnut Equity  4-story apartment building on Route 70.

-560 Cross Street, LLC 71-lot subdivision with 66 duplex lots, retail/office space, and a house of worship.

-1127 CL, LLC  Use variance for an office building on East County Line Road.

-Ohel Gittel – Use variance for a dormitory on 1070 Cross Street.

- Trump says the White House helipad is being built because the new Marine One choppers are too powerful to land without destroying the South Lawn: "Sikorsky is paying for it... they're paying the full cost."

 -  Vacant for more than two decades, a fitness club is moving into the former Staples store at Town & Country Shopping Center on Route 70.

- NJ Motor Vehicle Commission agencies could have to return to the pre-pandemic practice of doing all license and vehicle transactions and talk walk-if if two bills in the legislature are passed.

- President Trump revealed he pushed back against suggestions to postpone or reschedule his America 250 Independence Day speech: TRUMP: "They had 150,000 THOUSAND people come back!" "They said, we'll do it another time. I said, NO WE WON'T! We're doing it on the 4th of July!" "I think the 150,000 was more impressive than the original 425,000!"

Shuls across Bet Shemesh will hold a special Yom Tefillah today for the gezeiras Giyus

Iran Israel Updates Monday July 6

- Iran Escalates Tensions, Fires Two Missiles at Commercial Ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

- Israeli Ambassador to the US Leiter stated: "The trilateral agreement between Israel, Lebanon, and the United States supersedes the MOU between the US and Iran regarding Lebanon. The framework of the new agreement takes precedence over the previous clauses concerning the Lebanese border and security arrangements."

- A Hamas commander responsible for training the terror group’s elite Nukhba Force ahead of the October 7, 2023, onslaught was killed in an overnight strike in the northern Gaza Strip, the IDF says

- Trump on Iran: "I could dismantle all of their infrastructure in a moment, and they know that, but I prefer to reach an agreement with them." Either Iran will make a deal, or we will complete the mission, and that won't be difficult.

- President Donald Trump says Iran has offered concessions in the nuclear talks, before admitting that those proposals aren’t final. “We’ve gotten concessions, now they have to hold [to] those concessions,” Trump tells reporters in the Oval Office.

- A airstrike in the northern Gaza Strip over the weekend targeted five Hamas operatives who were attempting to restore a tunnel system, the military says.

- The Hamas media office announced: The Chairman of the Governmental Emergency Committee announced his resignation - ahead of the transfer of professional management to the National Committee for Gaza Management. It was noted that employees will continue to fulfill their roles and that the current governmental institution heads will be considered temporary during the transition phase

- The Board of Peace says it will assess developments in Gaza “by actions, not promises,” after Hamas announced the dissolution of its governing administration in the Strip in preparation for the transfer of authority to the Board’s technocratic National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.

- PM Netanyahu on Fox News about the planned meeting with Trump: We haven't set a date yet. We weakened Iran and I want to expand the Abraham Accords and advance additional agreements

- At Khamenei's funeral in Tehran: Photos of LauraLoomer, Donald Trump, benshapiroMiriam Adelson, Lindsey Grahamand others, with red targets on their faces. The signs read: "In the end, your heads will be splashed."

Sunday July 5 News Updates Lakewood

Weather 89° Partly cloudy with scattered strong storms developing during the afternoon. Damaging winds with some storms. Chance of rain 40%.

Severe thunderstorms could hit New Jersey with heavy rain on Sunday and Monday. A flood watch has been issued and high winds could cause additional power

- BDE: Petirah of  Rav Yoel Yaakov Sperka ztl

Rov of the Detroit community for 50 years and  lately in lakewood Pine River Village 

He was a goan and mechaber seforim

Levaya Monday morning at 10:15 at the 7th street chapel with kevura in eretz yisroel.

His sons are rav menachem rosh yeshiva ohr sameach monsey , rav Yitzchok rosh kollel choson mishpat passaic, his daughters rebitzin platnic Chicago

- Trump calls for a restraining order against Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.

- Trump: I would like to congratulate Freedom 250, a Great White House Commission, and Pyrotecnico, on producing the Most Spectacular Fireworks Show I have ever seen, and I’ve seen them all. Congratulations on a job well done! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- 8:00pm Severe weather:Flood watch issued for entire state with multiple rounds of fierce thunderstorms in forecast

More than 65K without power with more severe thunderstorms ahead today

- Satmar rebbe aRav Aaron heads to Hatlaam

New Hampshire for summer vacation.

- Following the completion of this afternoon's F-IFA World Cup match between Brazil and Norway at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, a bomb threat was phoned into Secaucus Police regarding an explosive device at the stadium

- Trump: GET SMART REPUBLICANS, IF YOU DON'T, YOU WON'T BE IN OFFICE FOR LONG!"

President Trump is renewing his push to end the Senate filibuster, saying Republicans should act before Democrats have the opportunity to do so if they return to power. Trump argued that failing to act could have long-term political consequences for the GOP.

- Lalewood Shomrim distributing generators for those who need  due to the storm

-A seaplane made a hard landing and went down in the East River near FDR Drive in Manhattan, officials said. FDNY crews transported all occupants safely to shore, with no immediate reports of serious injuries.

2pm Lakewood  Affected

331 of 37,021 (< 1%

Estimated Time of Restoration

07/08/2026 11:30 PM

- Expect heavy traffic today in the GSP Jersey shore area.

 - Ocean county park and Shanandoa are closed due to fallen trees & fire.(submitted)

Updated: POSPPONED TO LATER DATE DUE TO WEATHER

 Lakewood fireworks show: Weather permitting rain in forecast this evening.

America 250: Tonight  Lakewood Township to Host Un “Drones and Fireworks” Independence Day Celebration  at Lake Carasaljo viewable from both North and South Lake Drives.Sunday July 5th. Drone Show will begin at 8:45 pm; and lead into the fireworks show at approximately 9:00 pm.

- Giyus: Sharp opinion of the Treasury against a Basic Law for Torah study. "Restoring the allowances will prevent going out to work, which will severely harm growth and the welfare of all citizens, and will force the state to raise direct taxes by 16% in the future"

- The Israeli Outreach Center and Moon Night Org are hosting a lecture in Lakewood by attorney Moshe Cohen-Eliya, a participant on Israel's Channel 14 program The Patriots, on "Media and the Social Struggle in Israel." The event will take place on Sunday, July 5, at 8:45 p.m. at 978 River Ave., Lakewood, with separate seating and a $35 admission fee. Registration is required.

- President Donald Trump used a speech at Mount Rushmore National Memorial ahead of Independence Day to warn that communism threatens American freedom and the Constitution. He urged Americans to uphold the ideals of the Founding Fathers, calling communism the opposite of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" and stating that communist regimes caused about 100 million deaths in the 20th century."

- Giyus: After years in which the gezeiras giyus and the arrests of yeshiva bochurim received little or no coverage in the U.S. frum newspapers, those publications have begun⁰ reporting on these developments over the past few weeks. This shift comes as the number of arrests has increased significantly, with reports indicating that approximately 50 yeshiva bochurim were in military custody over Shabbos.

- The Lakewood Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) recently closed on a $4.9 million loan with the New Jersey Water Bank to construct a public sanitary sewer conveyance system in the Old Pine Acres neighborhood of Lakewood Township. The project will allow existing homeowners in the neighborhood to connect to the public sanitary sewer system and eliminate reliance on individual septic systems and septic fields.

- A coalition of Roshei Yeshiva has introduced new summer camp standards aimed at strengthening the Torah atmosphere. The guidelines include a ban on cell phones for 9th–11th graders, a zero-tolerance alcohol policy for campers and staff, and stricter standards for camp programming, trips, and entertainment. Participating camps have agreed to follow the guidelines, and yeshivos may discourage attendance at camps that do not comply

Maintain a true Torah atmosphere: Programming, trips, concerts, and kumzitzes should reflect Torah values. Destinations should be carefully vetted, performers and music should meet high standards of ruchniyus, and disco or colored lights are prohibited.

- Crust Co. Pizza in West long  Branch now under JSOR hashgacha 

- Thousands of residents across Lakewood were left without power over Shabbos after a record-breaking heat wave placed heavy demand on the electrical grid and powerful storm winds knocked out electricity just as Shabbos began. Many families spent most of Shabbos without power and were unable to prepare in advance or enjoy hot meals. While some remained in their homes despite the difficult conditions, others were welcomed by neighbors and relatives with electricity for meals and sleeping accommodations. Because the outages occurred with little warning shortly before Shabbos, many families had no opportunity to make alternative arrangements in advance

.

Power Outage update Lakewood July 5

- Monday July 6th 12:30 pm 

JCP&L Customers Affected 

Across New Jersey 39,618

Ocean county 1,568

Lakewood 142 of 37,021 (< 1%)

Jackson 85 of 23,877 (< 1%)

Brick 567 of 36,268 (2%)

Manchester 37 of 27,536 (< 1%)

Toms River 155 of 49,352 (< 1%)

Howell 264 of 22,043 (1%)

ETA restoration is Wednesday night July 8 11:30pm

Updates Monday July 6th 7:30 am 

JCP&L Customers Affected:

Total in New Jersey 41,293

Lakewood  161 of 37,021 (< 1%)

Howell 245 of 22,043 (1%)

Jackson 142 of 23,877 (< 1%)

Manchester 38 of 27,536 (< 1%)

Toms River 94 of 49,352 (< 1%)

Brick 609 of 36,268 (2%)

ETA restoration is Wednesday night July 8 11:30pm

Estimated Time of Restoration

07/08/2026 11:30 PM

Sunday July 5

Weather 89° Partly cloudy with scattered strong storms developing during the afternoon. Damaging winds with some storms. Chance of rain 40%.

- JCP&L Crews continue making progress after severe storms blew through our service area. Approx 67k customers are without service, and the vast majority are expected to have power restored by Tuesday night, with the remaining customers expected to be in service by Wednesday night.

- More than 65K New Jersey homes without power with more severe thunderstorms ahead today

- 8:00 pm Ocean  County,  customers effected 2,562 of 260,714 (< 1%)

Lakewood customers Affected 270 of 37,021 (< 1%)

- 4pm Lakewood Number Customers Affected

309. 1% Customers Served 37,021

2 pm  Lakewood  Customers Affected

331 of 37,021 (< 1%)

Estimated Time of Restoration

07/08/2026 11:30 PM

-12:00pm Lakewood Customers Affected

2,002 of 37,021 (5%)

10:30 Lakewood 2,011 of 37,021 (5%)

9:15 am Customers Affected

Ocean ckunty ,890 of 260,714 (4%)

Lakewood 2,229 of 37,021 (6%)

- 7:15 am JCP&L Customers Affected

Ocean county 11,573 of 260,714 (4%)

Lakewood 1,251 of 37,021 (3%)

Howell 2,150 of 22,043 (10%)

Jackson 468 of 23,877 (2%)

Manchester 82 of 27,536 (< 1%)

Toms River 438 of 49,352 (< 1%)

Brick 1,596 of 36,268 (4%)

No ETA for restoration 

- JCP&L is warning those who remain without power to prepare for the possibility of an extended outage.

We know many of our customers are spending the holiday without power, and we understand how disruptive and frustrating that can be. Thank you for your patience and understanding as our crews work in tough conditions to restore power.

JCP&L is providing free ice and bottled water to affected customers at participating Acme, Food Circus, and ShopRite locations. Customers can request a voucher at the  customer service desk.

Motzei Shabbos Pinchos News Updates Lakewood

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM for southern New Jersey.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Toms River NJ, Lakewood NJ and Long Branch NJ until 10:45 PM EDT

- Update 1:15 am  Lakewood Number Customers Affected

2,232

- Trump : Best fireworks show, EVER! 

President DJT

-The United States just set a WORLD RECORD for the largest fireworks display in history.

850,000 shells lit up the sky over Washington, D.C, shattering last year’s 20,000-shell show.

President Trump and Melania watched from the National Mall alongside thousands of spectators through the entire finale.

12:30am JCP&L

Number Customers Affected

Lakewood 2,228

Jackson 766

Toms River 700

Manchester 446

Howell 5224

- Fireworks illuminate the Washington Monument and the National Mall as America celebrates Independence Day with the nation's largest fireworks display.

-Several bochurim at a yeshiva in Rechasim were reportedly assaulted by a group of violent youths on Motzoei Shabbos. Some injured students said they were afraid to call police or seek medical treatment because they feared arrest as military draft deserters. 

- Trump: We are ONE PEOPLE, ONE FAMILY, with ONE FLAG — and as our Declaration of Independence tells us, we are all made in the image of one Almighty God.

- Trump: The world has seen the great empires, vast kingdoms, mighty nations, and terrible tyrants — they came and they went. But after two-and-a-half centuries, this American Republic still stands tall and strong.

This American Flag still waves proud and free and beautiful.

We have thrived and flourished because our founders were great, our cause was just, our people are brave, our culture is exceptional, and our destiny is written by God.

After 250 years, the Spirit of 1776 still lives within us all.

- Trump mentions Emunah: We are made in the courage, fire, flesh, and blood of the best and the bravest people this world has ever produced. Tonight, we pledge allegiance to the flag they gave us — and we say, 'God bless the immortal patriots of 1776, and LONG LIVE THE CAUSE OF INDEPENDENCE!'

- 12:00 am Howel JCPL Customers Affected

4,968 of 22,043 (23%)

- President Trump celebrates America's 250th anniversary by honoring the Declaration of Independence and hailing the United States as the single greatest nation in human history.

"For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise, the light and the glory among all of the nations of the world."

"All over the world, they try and be like us. Nobody can be like us. And with God's help, we will always be this or even better." | 

- 11:45 pm JCP&L update for Lakewood 

Number Customers Affected

2,191 6% of Customers Served 37,021

Number of Damaged Circuits 22

Estimated Restoration Time

No Information Available

- Power outages continue in and off tonight as the thunderstorms roll through the area.

Westgate a d prospect street lost power briefly

- During the Friday evening severe storms on July 3, Lakewood, NJ, experienced violent straight-line wind gusts estimated between 60 and 70 mph. These hurricane-force gusts hit Central and South Jersey between 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM, downing trees and power lines across the area. 

- Update still many areas with No power restored

- JCP&L: Severe storms moved through our service area overnight, bringing damaging winds that caused widespread tree and equipment damage across many communities. Since the storms passed, crews have been working around the clock to assess damage, make repairs and restore service as quickly and safely as possible.

Additional personnel were positioned early this week ahead of the heat wave, and more than 1,700 workers are currently engaged in restoration efforts. Additional line, transmission, and forestry crews are continuing to arrive to help accelerate restoration work.

Our crews will continue working 24/7 throughout the holiday weekend until all customers have power restored. At the same time, we are closely monitoring the potential for additional severe weather this weekend. While our focus remains restoring service to affected customers, we are also prepared to respond should new outages occur.

We recognize the impact these outages have on families and holiday plans. Please know that restoring service safely and as quickly as possible remains our top priority. We are committed to keeping you informed as restoration progresses and appreciate your continued patience and support.

- Watch Live Trump to deliver remarks at the salute to America 250 celebration in Washington DC Here

-Attendees are returning as the National Mall reopens ahead of President Trump's delayed 11 p.m. remarks.

- Weather Pouring rain and winds began motzei Shabbos. Thunderstorms, some strong during the evening will give way to cloudy skies after midnight. Low 72F. Chance of rain 100%.

- Due to the holiday weekend, there was no visibility of utility, emergency, or township vehicles throughout Shabbos. Residents were unable to fully report power outages or receive updates while remaining in their homes. As the heat wave continued, many were left without information or assistance during a particularly difficult and potentially dangerous situation.

- Thousands of residents across Lakewood were left without power over Shabbos after a record-breaking heat wave placed heavy demand on the electrical grid and powerful storm winds knocked out electricity just as Shabbos began. Many families spent most of Shabbos without power and were unable to prepare in advance or enjoy hot meals. While some remained in their homes despite the difficult conditions, others were welcomed by neighbors and relatives with electricity for meals and sleeping accommodations. Because the outages occurred with little warning shortly before Shabbos, many families had no opportunity to make alternative arrangements in advance. Power was restored shabbos afternoon at 3pm.

Areas affected by power outages included locations along Central Avenue and the Cedarbridge corridor.

- An estimated 140,000 customers of Jersey Central Power & Light were without electricity throughout the state on Saturday evening, following the powerful, fast-moving storm that tore through the region Friday night amid the ongoing brutal summer heat wave.

- New Jersey officials reported 19 suspected heat-related deaths since Thursday as an extreme heat wave continues across the state. The announcement was made Saturday by Health Commissioner Dr. Raynard E. Washington during a news conference with Gov. Mikie Sherrill in Woodbridge. The deaths are still under investigation and have not yet been officially confirmed as heat-related.

- Trump tonight: Storms bring luck to whatever the occasion. They also make events a little bit more exciting! We will wait it out, I don’t care if it’s 2:00 O’Clock in the morning, or in one hour from now. Looks like it is going to pass, they always do. I will be there no matter what, but the “what” usually turns out to be a good thing. It’s Saturday night, LETS HAVE SOME FUN, even if we are out late tonight. They say 11:00 O’Clock for the speech. Who cares??? Remember two weeks ago when the big UFC Event was at 100% chance of heavy rain, all week long, and just minutes before the card started. Well, there wasn’t a single drop, and the fights turned out to be among the greatest in history, an event for the ages. Our great veterans, especially the old timers, many of whom are there, went through hellfire, and it didn’t stop them. It’s not going to stop us either! I’m not going to let some rain stop our 250th. I’m leaving the White House soon. God Bless America! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- The National Mall has quickly become a ghost town. Salute to America guests were evacuated from the site as severe thunderstorms rolled into the area, with loudspeakers ordering everyone to leave, assisted by National Guards and Secret Service. Fox news says attendees were visibly frustrated as they were leaving, and there is currently no update on a reopening or when the event will resume.

-  Ted Cruz: The fireworks are great, but God’s fireworks show—celebrating America’s 250–puts to shame anything done by man.

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