Sunday June 28 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 80° Considerable cloudiness. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible

Extended off Shabbos yeshiva bochurim have off today

Girls day camp starts tomorrow some on Tuesday 

- BDE: Petirah of R' Meir Greisman Z"L from Flatbush noted. Aal tzedaka and Tomech Torah He was 74. Survived by his wife and children, R' Duvy from Lakewood. Levaya today in Lakewood 4:30 pm at the chapel off 7th street with Kevurah in Eretz Yisroel.

- Chavivim car safety inspection today  free ar The Westeood business center bear Beru hall Lakewood/Toms River border off rt 9 from 1pm - 5pm checking fluid levels tire pressure valid paperwork.

- Hachnosas Sefer Torah tomorrow morning in Lakewood on behalf of SCHI procession leaving from Rachmastrivka Bais Medrash corner Oak and Vine at 2 30pm to SCHI

- Optimum power outage this morning in Lakewood  phone and internet service are down.

- Mexican community holding a rally in Downtown Lakewood against recent ICE arrests on Clifton Ave 

- An official in Venezuela’s Jewish community says there are two Jews among the 1,430 people confirmed dead so far in the devastating earthquakes that have rocked the country.

- The new fee on businesses in New Jersey who employ more than 50 people on Medicaid will not apply to part-time or per diem employees.

Employers with between 50 and 250 employees on Medicaid will pay $325 annually per employee and each dependant, between 250 and 500 employees will pay $525, and $725 for every employee over 500. The state expects to raise $145 million in Fiscal Year 2027.(One Jersey)

-B"H A three-day search for missing Bnei Brak resident 25-year-old Yisroel Mordechai Stern ended Sunday when he was found alive near Modi’in Illit, exhausted but conscious. Police confirmed his safe recovery after he disappeared Thursday, prompting a large search effort

-Knesset panel to advance measure freezing arrests of  Talmidei yeshivos for 90 days

-Giyus: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz drafted legislation to implement a temporary freeze on the enlistment of  yeshiva students while negotiations continue over legislation regulating military service exemptions. The proposed interim arrangement would suspend enforcement measures against eligible charedi men until a new draft law is finalized.The Arrest Cancellation Law would apply where a sbo hur studies 45 hours at a yeshiva, the rosh yeshiva will sign an affidavit, and a supervisory mechanism is established. It also allows up to 20% absences and provides for retroactive cancellation of arrest orders issued from July 1, 2023.

-Monmouth and Ocean counties, though both part of the Jersey Shore, show a significant income gap. In 2024, Monmouth County’s median household income was $124,845 about 40% higher than Ocean County’s $89,863. Monmouth ranked fifth in New Jersey, while Ocean ranked 15th, according to a Stacker report. App

- BDE: Petirah of Rebbetzin Rachel Lieff a"h Almana of Rav Yaakov Lieff Z L who served as Rav of the Avenue O Jewish Center, 

 mother of Harav Moshe Tuvia Lieff, Rov of Agudath Israel Bais Binyomin of Avenue L in Flatbush, and Harav Eliezer Simcha Lieff, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Gedola of South Monsey, has passed away at age 104. Levayah today at 12:00 p.m. at Yeshiva Gedola of South Monsey

- NJ Authorities say they found 109 homemade explosive devices and a suspected bomb-making lab at a home in Denville, New Jersey.

Prosecutors allege the explosives were “capable of massive destruction.” A 37-year-old man has been arrested and faces multiple charges as the investigation continues.

Jewish California Democrat chased out of San Francisco Toaiva March. Scott Wiener, the leading Democratic candidate to succeed Nancy Pelosi in Congress, chased from event by pro-Palestinian activists despite his criticism of Israel, with protesters calling him 'not progressive enough.

- NY Chasidic Leaders Call for Removal of imodest Bus Ads. Orthodox rabbis and community leaders are urging the MTA to remove advertisements promoting  filth, saying the displays are inappropriate for children and families using public transportation. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber said the agency is limited by First Amendment protections and cannot remove ads simply because some riders object to their content.

- LPD: Summer Safety Starts With You

Summer is a time to enjoy our parks, neighborhoods, and time with family and friends. The Lakewood Police Department is committed to helping everyone have a safe and enjoyable season.

A few simple reminders can go a long way:

• Lock your vehicle and remove valuables from plain view.

• Keep your home and garage doors secured.

• Report suspicious activity immediately.

• Slow down and watch for children, pedestrians, and bicyclists enjoying the outdoors.

Together, we can keep Lakewood a safe place to live, work, and visit all summer long.

If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1. To report suspicious activity, contact the Lakewood Police Department at 732-363-0200.

Stay safe. Stay alert. Have a great summer!

Brisk Talmidim At the kosel last night davening from their Rosh Yeshiva who is in need of a refuah.

Signs urging everyone to attend the Giyus  protest tomorrow in Bnei Brak organized by Rav Yitzchok Yosef shlita