Tuesday June 23 News Updates Lakewood

 weather: 74° Showers this morning becoming a steady rain during the afternoon hours. Chance of rain 80%.

Yesterday 7 Tamuz  47th Yartzeit of Rav Gedalya Schorr Zatzal

On the eve of the 60th yahrzeit of Rav Zalman Sorotzkin zt”l, The Lutzker Rav, a rare recording is being released of the moving hesped he delivered at the funeral of Rav Aharon Kotler zt”l. Watch Here.

-Stephen Miller warns New York’s Democratic primary is the latest sign of a party moving sharply left, with new candidates who want to abolish ice, while opening America’s borders, and emptying our country’s prisons.

-Dems elect anti Israel candidates in NY Primary elections. 3 out of 3 Mamdani-backed candidates won their Democrat primaries tonight 

- Two-term incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman federal prosecutor at Trump impeachment  trial  was ousted by Mamdani ally Brad Lander in New York Democratic primary shaped by anti Israel trends in the democratic party. 

The victory is being seen as a win for the Democratic Party's progressive wing in one of the bluest congressional districts in the country.

- Beginning June 26, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will start booking appointments for customers to obtain licenses and registrations to operate e-bikes in the state.

The new law, which takes effect July 19, requires all e-bikes in New Jersey to be insured, and owners must have a license and be registered with the MVC. (One Jersey)

-Badatz  Eidah Hacharedis joining the car protest tomorrow across Eretz Yisroel. Drivers will go 50 KMH making their way to prison 10.

- The US Senate has just passed a symbolic Iran War Powers Resolution to block President Trump's authorities in Iran, while he works out a peace deal, 50-48 with 4 republicans joining democrats

- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the charedi parties have reportedly reached a deal that would delay the dissolution of the Knesset until July 17 and schedule elections for October 20. In exchange for backing the government and postponing elections, the charedi parties are expected to receive passage of several key bills, including Basic Law: Torah Study, legislation preventing the arrest of draft evaders, and a kashrus bill. The parties have reportedly agreed to drop efforts to pass the daycare subsidy bill in the current Knesset.

- Federal investigators reveal the Champlain Towers South condo in Surfside, Florida, began crumbling a full three weeks before its catastrophic June 2021 collapse, which claimed 98 lives(Kol Haolam).

- The family of Michael Mizrahi Z"L who was killed in Montreal shooting by a police officer said confusion in the hours following Monday's shooting led some to believe the 68-year-old was still alive and had been taken to a hospital. Rabbi Barak Hetsroni said Mizrahi's relatives received reports that he had survived, prompting his son to search local hospitals for answers. The family later learned that Mizrahi had been killed at the scene. The uncertainty persisted for several hours before authorities confirmed his death, Hetsroni said.

- New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and legislative leaders have reached a FY2027 budget deal just ahead of the July 1 deadline that both increases the state Child Tax Credit by 25% and revises the Stay NJ property tax relief program. Under the revised Stay NJ plan, eligibility would be limited to households earning up to $200,000 annually (down from higher thresholds proposed earlier), with a sliding benefit scale: seniors earning under $100,000 would receive up to $6,500, those earning $100,000–$150,000 about $5,000, and those earning $150,000–$200,000 about $4,000.

- New York’s primaries are exposing a growing divide within the Democratic Party, as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is going all-in to help elect three far-left congressional candidates. The candidates are campaigning on policies such as ending U.S. military aid to Israel, expanding access to housing, abolishing ICE, and raising taxes on wealthier Americans as they seek to beat establishment-backed Democrats. Just six months into his term, Mamdani is directly challenging the Democratic machine, fueling speculation that a broader political realignment could be underway as New York voters head to the polls in these pivotal primaries.(Foxnews)

- The Mordy Klughaupt Dedication Page for B"M kelmwoods building campaign 

Mordy possessed a remarkable gift for making others feel comfortable and appreciated. Whether celebrating at a wedding, sharing in a family simchah, offering a kind word, or remembering someone with a thoughtful birthday card, he brought positivity and joy wherever he went. His kindness, humility, and willingness to help others were hallmarks of his character and endeared him to all who knew him. Bais Medrash D'Kelmwoods held a special place in Mordy's heart. From the founding of the shul, he was actively involved in its growth and development. He used his talents to document many of its earliest moments through his photography and was a familiar presence at its functions, events, and milestones. Always eager to help, he generously contributed his time and talents whenever needed. He took great pride in the kehillah and cherished the friendships and connections he built there over the years. Donate HERE 

- Prime day starts today on Amazon see many deals on Dandeals 

- Last official day for local girls’ schools is today, with summer camps in Lakewood starting next week Monday. Sleepaway camps begin later this week, leaving many parents juggling schedules and staying home to watch kids as the transition into camp season begins.

Unpaid tuition balances are at a record high.

- The Lakewood area now has over 140 kosher restaurants cafes and eateries.

Long Branch, NJ has a couple of new kosher food spots opening:

“Truffle,” a new meat restaurant, is also set to open soon at 604 2nd Ave, Long Branch.

A former non-kosher place “Jr’s” has reopened as a kosher sandwich shop called “Sr’s,” which held its grand opening last week under supervision of the JSOR.

- With summer schedule Changes in routine are a leading cause of children being left in cars. Research shows that summer schedule disruptions like vacations and camp changes can increase risk. Safety experts recommend building a habit of always opening the back door when you park. Place something you need in the back seat (like a bag or lunchbox) as a reminder. Husband and wife should always check with each other if kid was dropped off and taken out of the car

- Israel’s Central Elections Committee said today that police will not carry out draft-evasion enforcement operations on Knesset Election Day, allowing all citizens to vote without fear of arrest.

- Keren Olam HTorah dlegation in Toronto today.

Team Lakewood raised $3,411,565 including BMG Collection Raised $802,854 Lakewood Leadership raised $26,796,496.

- U.S. markets open down as tech stocks drive sell-off Tech Stocks Plunge Worldwide With Nasdaq Down Nearly 1,000 Points

- New Jersey American Water customers may notice a temporary change in the taste or smell of their water from June 22–26 as the company switches to free chlorine as part of routine system maintenance and hydrant flushing. The water remains safe to drink and use.

- BDE: Petirah of Hamekubal Rabbi Rachamim Attiyah z"l, senior rav of the Aleppo Jewish community and a Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshivas Hamekubalim Nahar Shalom in Yerushalayim, at the age of 95. He was a talmid of Rav Mordechi Sharabi ztl and a father in law of Sefardi Chief Rabbi Rav Yitzchok Yosef shlita. Levaya tonight in Yerushalayim

- Building campaign B'M Kelmwoods in Westgate Donate Here  

- The Lakewood Education Association is calling on member teachers to attend tomorrow’s Board of Education meeting as 164 paraprofessionals face layoffs due to budget cuts. The meeting will be held Wednesday, June 24, at 7:30 p.m.

- Free Fireworks show tonight in Toms River Waterfront at Shelter Cove

- Giyus: A Vehicle protest will take place tomorrow with thousands of cars making their way to prison 10 as military police up the arrests of yeshiva students. The protest is organized by Agudah and will be joined by Safardim with the encouragement of Rav Moshe Maya shlita and the Litvish bnei Torah faction.

Degel HaTorah will not be joining 

- Giyus: Hours after National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced he is considering permanently removing police officers and commanders involved in the use of force against Charedi protesters, and hinted at the possible dismissal of the Bnei Brak police chief, Israel Police issued a statement expressing full support for the commanders who led the operation.

- A significant shift in the position of Rabbi Dov Landau and Degel HaTorah: About a month ago, the directive was to dissolve the Knesset “as quickly as possible.” Now, the party is reportedly willing to delay dissolution in exchange for advancing several legislative bills. Israel media 

- A proposed New Jersey law would make it easier to transform vacant shopping malls and underused office parks into housing, part of a broader push to address the state’s persistent housing shortage and revive struggling commercial properties. The legislation, Senate Bill S1766, would authorize developers to convert qualifying retail centers and office parks into mixed-use developments that combine residential units with retail, office or recreational space.

- Rep. Josh Gottheimer accused Zohran Mamdani of antisemitic rhetoric after Mamdani called the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) a “monster” using dark money at a rally. Gottheimer said the language echoes antisemitic tropes, while Mamdani said he was criticizing AIPAC’s political influence and Israel policy. The dispute reflects deep Democratic Party divisions over Israel and Gaza.

- In Likud, they are pressing Netanyahu to dissolve the Knesset as soon as possible, fearing electoral damage from the ultra-Orthodox legislation and a scenario of a constructive vote of no confidence that would prevent him from reaching the elections as prime minister.

Letter from Roshei Yeshiva regarding the gezeiras Giyus on bnei Hayeshiva 

Hachtara of the New Rav in Gateshead Rav Yisroel Mantel shlita (Photo credit to photographers)

Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch visits Rav Shlomo Miller in Toronto