Thursday fast of 17 Tamuz News Updates Lakewood

 ושבעה עשר בתמוז הפך לנו ליום ישועה ונחמה

Fast is over at 9:20pm (50 minute zman) According to R' Moshe Feinstein One who finds fasting difficult may eat at -9:10 PM

Weather 102° Sunny. Hot and humid. Tomorrow 104° Mainly sunny. Hot and humid. L

- NWS Update today July 1: High temperatures through Shabbos will be 95-105°F for most areas (hottest days expected to be today and Friday), then some cooling Sunday through Tuesday. Overnight low temperatures only dropping into the mid 70s to low 80s will offer little to no relief.Daytime heat index values are forecast to be between 100-110°F through Saturday, including area beaches and mountainous areas. Heat index values locally up to 115°F possible.

A isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon and evening hours of Friday through Sunday. Any storms may offer some local, temporary relief from the heat.

- Stores will have regular schedules for shabbos shopping 

-Yartzeit shiva Assar B’Tamuz: 28th Yahrtzeit of Rav Yaakov Weinberg zt”l R'Y Ner Yisroel Baltimore

- 25th yartzeit of Rav Yaakov Yitzchak Spiegel Admor of Ostrov-Kalushin, Brownsville. Rav of the Roumanishe Shul - Khal Shaarei Shomayim on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

- First yartzeit of Rav Eliezer Kupperman ZTL long time administrator at Lakewood yeshiva BMG 

- Today Seder Limud אגרא דתעניתא for bochurim under the leadership and guidance of the Skulen Rebbe shlita at B"M Bais Moshe Minyan Avreichim/BMG corner 10th st and Clifton Ave from 3:00pm.

-8:10 pm Mincha, busses will go to the Gratter bilding for Maariv and oisfasten followed by distributors of prizes for those who learned several hours

-9pm Divrei chizuk by Rav Nachum Binder shlita. 

Maariv 9:26 with the Participation of the Skulener rebbe shlita

- Tonight: Asifas Chizuk and Hisoirerus with the Rosh Yeshiva Rav Yaakov Yankelewitz shlita who will also be relocating his yeshiva from Monsey to Lakewood. Tiferes Bais Yaakov hall 613 Oak st. Drasha at 8:40 pm followed by Maariv 9:10pm with refreshments.

- Due to a publication that was mistakenly circulated in America implying a personal havtachah from the Mashgiach, Rav Dan Segal shlita clarified that he does not give personal guarantees for yeshuos. Any yeshuos come solely in the zechus of the great mitzvah of supporting the hachzakas hamikvaos. Accordingly, anyone who donated based on the understanding that there was a personal havtachah from the Mashgiach is invited to contact Merkaz HaTaharah and receive a full refund.

- PSA Kashrus alert: B'gan Foods and Bodek have announced a kashrus concern involving certain lots of frozen strawberries sourced from Peru. As a precaution, the affected products have been removed from store shelves while rabbinic authorities investigate the issue. The companies emphasized that only strawberries from Peru are affected. Strawberries sourced from all other countries remain unaffected and may be used as usual.

-As New Jersey's heat wave drives up electricity demand, energy officials are urging residents to raise their thermostat by 1–2 degrees, especially between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., when power usage peaks. Experts say the small adjustment can help reduce strain on the electric grid, lower energy bills, and decrease the risk of power outages. Utility companies also recommend using ceiling fans, closing blinds, and running major appliances during cooler hours.

- U.S. Senator Andy Kim visited Reform Temple Beth Am Shalom in Lakewood and met with the Jewish Federation of Ocean County to discuss the impact of antisemitism on local Jewish communities. Kim said the meetings reinforced the need to increase funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to help protect houses of worship. During his visit to Lakewood, Kim also met with Agudath Israel of New Jersey to learn about its Zahav program for people with Alzheimer's and dementia and the Yahalom program, which supports children with special needs and their families. He praised the organization's work in providing essential support and building community.

- President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video depicting himself as 'Dr. Trump' treating celebrities for Trump Derangement Syndrome. The video features AI-generated testimonials from the celebrities describing their symptoms and improvement after following Trump's advice to turn off fake news, pray, and drink Diet Coke.

-The New Jersey State Police are urging residents to celebrate the Independence Day weekend responsibly as they launch a statewide enforcement campaign targeting impaired and reckless drivers. From 6:00 p.m. Thursday through 6:00 a.m. Monday, more than 140 additional troopers will be deployed across New Jersey, focusing on speeding, aggressive driving, distracted driving, seatbelt violations, and DWI enforcement.

- MTA work zone speed cameras are now live at bridges and tunnels across NYC. Drivers caught going more than 10 mph over the limit will receive a warning for a first offense, followed by fines of $50, $75, and $100 for repeat violations within 18 months.

- Giyus: The Rosh Yeshiva of Mir Yeshiva, Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel, issued a letter today instructing bochurim not to report to military enlistment offices on their own without first consulting the committee established to assist with draft-related matters. In the letter, he warned, "Do not thrust yourselves into the lions' den of the enlistment danger," urging students to seek guidance before taking any action regarding the army draft.

- Jackson Police have launched a summer traffic enforcement crackdown after the township experienced a record increase in motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and traffic fatalities. The initiative will target speeding, seat belt violations, and other traffic offenses as officials cite population growth as one factor contributing to the rise in accidents. app

- Companies that collect, sell, or trade personal information on New Jersey residents will soon be required to pay an annual state registration fee under a new law. Depending on the size of the business, the fee can reach up to $1.5 million per year and is expected to generate at least $50 million annually for the state.

- The couple who scaled the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon during an apparent marriage proposal have been identified as New Jersey couple from East Orange, they were arrested following the incident and charged with burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, violation of local law, possession of burglar’s tools, criminal tampering, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct. A Manhattan judge granted the alleged Empire State Building climbers supervised release