Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Tuesday September 1 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 88°F Partly cloudy early followed by scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. A few storms may be severe. Chance of rain 60%.

Severe thunderstorms are expected across most of New Jersey Tuesday evening, mainly 5 p.m.–midnight. The biggest threats are 60+ mph damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding, and a few tornadoes. It will also feel very hot and humid, around 90–100°F.

- The first day of LSTA busing is underway today, and as expected, there are some delays as drivers get accustomed to their new routes. Some people have been waiting for a while at their stops. This year, there are also a number of routes that have not yet been picked up, resulting in more families turning to carpooling.

- Some high schools and elementary schools have already begun the school year. There is still no clear report on how many girls remain without school placements.

- Trump Meeting With Gedolim As of Tuesday, both Satmar Rebbes have confirmed that they will attend the meeting with Trump. The Vizhnitzer Monsey Rebbe and Bobover Rebbe have also confirmed their attendance, as has Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita. The Skver Rebbe has not yet been confirmed. There is a possibility that he may send his son in his place, although there is reportedly pressure for the Rebbe himself to attend. His personal presence would give the meeting added significance and make it considerably more impactful.

- Lakewood planing board meeting today 6pm watch livestream Here see Agenda Here. On the agenda an application for the Eale Ridge golf course which was initially approved for 512 homes now comes for phase 1 approval for a subdivision create 129 lots at the new "The Parke" development off Cross street. Major infrastructure projects have taken place in order for this  to begin. There fierce opposition when the plan was initially brought to the planning board 5 years  ago

- Chasdei Lev Yom Tov distribution today  for  Lakewood  rebbeim at BlueClaws stadium.

- Congressman Jeff  Van Drew: A baby is dead because of the reckless actions of two illegal aliens who never should have been in this country to begin with. New Jersey needs to do the right thing and turn them over to ICE. No more sanctuary.

- Flood death toll in Nepal rises to over 1,000; 2 Israelis still missing.

- Oil prices rise President Trump is pressing the oil industry on gas prices, meeting with refiners at the White House while pushing for fewer regulations and increased domestic production.

- Trump: Chicago violence is unchecked and at record levels. It has never been worse! This weekend 41 people were shot, 3 DEAD. These numbers are becoming normalized. It is out of control! The city will die if the Federal Government, a fine tuned crime fighting machine, is not invited in, by the Mayor or Governor, to HELP. I am awaiting the call. Nobody should be forced to live under these conditions. Like D.C. and others, they will have almost no crime, FAST! The State and City can’t do what I do. Governor Pritzker, CALL!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- California lawmakers pass a bill requiring large companies to disclose historical ties to slavery, sending the measure to Gov. Newsom.

Iran Israel Updates Tuesday Sept 1

- Iran offers to revive the June interim deal & vows it will “immediately reciprocate” if U.S. honors its commitments.

- The head of Hamas's internal intelligence mechanism was captured this morning - Mu'in Al-Arabid.

- Trump Reiterates Pledge to Respond Forcefully to Iran: US President Donald Trump shared a Truth Social report quoting his pledge to “respond forcefully” to Iran after renewed exchanges of fire. 

- Reuters: Two Saudi tankers carrying approximately 4 million barrels were hit last night in the Strait of Hormuz, minutes apart, following missile launches from Iran.

- Israel Defense Minister Katz: “A short time ago, a senior Hamas terrorist was captured - and this is our policy: we do not wait for threats, but rather pursue Hamas terrorists, thwart them, and destroy their terror infrastructure. The response to any launch from Gaza will be powerful and clear".

- President Trump is pressing the oil industry on gas prices, meeting with refiners at the White House while pushing for fewer regulations and increased domestic production.

Moetzes Issues Strong Call Against Musical Selichos Events

The Litvish Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah in Eretz Yisroel came out with a strong letter opposing the growing trend of Selichos events with musical accompaniment. The Moetzes stressed that the days of Selichos are meant to be a time of teshuvah, charatah, and cheshbon hanefesh as we prepare for the Yemei HaDin, and should not be turned into entertainment or a musical performance. They called on the tzibbur not to participate in, support, or help fund such events, and specifically opposed holding them in shuls and batei medrash. They further stated that tefillos and Hallel should likewise not be held with musical instruments, calling on Klal Yisroel to remain true to the mesorah of our forefathers as we approach the Yemei HaDin.