Tuesday Rosh Chodesh Kislev Updates Lakewood

Weather 65° Sunny. Forecast for Thurs & Friday  shows heavy rain

30 Cheshvan Yartzeit of Rav Eliezer Yehuda Waldenberg, Ztl  the Tzitz Eliezer.

Rav Yaakov Betzalel Zolty ztl, Ashkenaz chief Rabbi of Yerushalayim.

Lakewood fire update:

- A youngerman who was up late learning on Park Ave was first on the scene after hearing a loud pop followed by a burst of flames. He immediately sprang into action, running door to door and banging on doors to wake the occupants and neighbors, helping everyone escape safely. The fire seems to have started from the battery of a E bike that was charging outdoors, but no confirmation yet from officials. 

 Meanwhile, a campaign has been launched to help the families who lost everything in the devastating fire. Donate HERE

- After years of construction, Scheiners shul in Monsey is preparing to move from the tents into its new building across the street after Chanukah. A grand double Hachnusas Sefer Torah is planned to mark the move into the new shul (Rockland daily)

- House Republicans just voted 211–204 to effectively kill Rep. Thomas Massie’s impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by referring it to the House Judiciary Committee. Massie was the only Republican to vote with Democrats.

- Trump: The Democrats’ attempt to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has miserably FAILED! Every single Republican, except Thomas Massie, a major LOSER, voted in favor of Pete. Again, Victories in Venezuela and Iran, the Best Recruitment Numbers in the History of the Military (Long waiting lists to get in!), and Spirit like rarely seen before, led to the EXONERATION of a Great American Patriot. The Democrats continue to weaponize and abuse the United States of America. They must be stopped! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Tomorrow Wed is Veterans Day is an official U.S. federal holiday observed annually on November 11 to honor all military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Force Banks and post offices will be closed 

- Gas prices averaging $3.89 a gallon 

- Fox: The Democratic wave isn’t stopping in Washington. The party has now flipped control of state legislatures across the country, breaking more than a decade of Republican dominance. Democrats now control legislatures in 24 states, with major victories in Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Arizona helping reshape the political map. The shift comes as 75% of Americans now live in states with Democratic governors, giving the party a powerful foothold in state governments nationwide.

- Degel MK Yaakov Asher, chairman of United Torah Judaism, denies talks with the left-wing bloc: "We are not currently holding talks"

- Red Cross New Jersey: Our disaster volunteers responded to a home fire on Park Ave. in Lakewood, helping 32 people in 5 families with emergency assistance to help with temporary lodging, food, clothing, & other immediate needs. Disaster Health & Disaster Mental Health Services are also available

- Lakewood fire displaces 12 residents Bechasdei Hashem no reports of injuries all residents escaped safely after smoke detectors alerted them to the fire.  More than 50 people from 8–10 nearby homes were also evacuated as firefighters battled the blaze.

. A two-alarm fire early Tuesday morning destroyed a townhome on Park Avenue in Lakewood, displacing 12 residents from six apartments across three buildings. One townhome was completely destroyed, while two adjoining buildings sustained smoke and water damage, along with minor fire damage. Eight homes were evacuated, with residents of five allowed to return after the fire was extinguished. Eleven fire companies responded to the blaze. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Investigators are examining the deck as a possible point of origin. The cause remains under investigation. Per App.

- Inflation: Consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, more than the 0.3% expected, with food up 0.5% led by snacks and beef. Traders now fully expect a Fed rate hike in December.

- Sen. Elizabeth Warren reveals Democrats have legislation ready to cap credit card rates at 10%.

- Rabbonim advised Kohanim to avoid El Al flights from JFK to Israel over a ritual-purity issue involving transport of the deceased. El Al flights from Newark remain an alternative.

- Noribar Sushi now open in Lakewood at Chestnut and Rt 9 shopping center.

- Bingo black  Friday sale going on with many items including furniture,  appliances Artscroll Shas and Miahnayos talesim for $60, and games

- As the new 26th  knesset convenes The Arab members of the Knesset walked out to avoid standing during the Israeli national anthem, “Hatikvah.” Eisenkot promises new government ASAP, though obstacles remain, with Charedi party demanding preservation of religious status quo and Liberman dismissing reliance on Arab parties. Eisenkot’s Yashar party submitted its first bills today.  The first is an investigation committee for the October 7th massacre, and the second is to limit a prime minister’s term.

Netanyahu: “They’ll promise you the moon, and a minute later, the left will break all their promises because they’ll have a safety net from the Arab parties.”

- Following criticism from rabbonim regarding the MDY shiur, particularly the AI-generated videos depicting the Avodah in the Beis Hamikdash, the Maggid Shiur acknowledged that they had crossed a red line. He further announced that, going forward, a Vaad would be established to review and oversee all AI-generated videos before they are released as part of the shiur. He stressed, the main point is to bring more people to Torah.

- Tonight Lakewood Planning Board meeting  watch livestream Here 6pm see agenda Here applications  

Kollel Kinyan Torah  Proposed six-lot subdivision and a planned educational campus at 502–506 Lakewood-New Egypt Road and 68 White Street.

Kettle Creek Holdings LLC – Proposed 30-lot subdivision near New Hampshire Avenue and Route 70.

300 Rt 70 LLC – Application for 300 Route 70 and Locust Street; to create 35 lots.

- Last night The Lakewood Zoning Board approved an application for two duplexes at the busy intersection of James Street and Route 9 during last night's meeting, subject to several restrictions. Some board members raised concerns about the potential traffic impact, particularly the possibility of as many as 16 vehicles entering and exiting the property, but the application was ultimately approved. Four other applications were postponed until December 14 at the applicants' request. A large crowd of senior citizens attended the meeting regarding the proposed communications tower at Four Seasons, but the Lakewood MUA applicant requested a postponement. The board also approved a change of use for a Bais Medrash building for Yeshiva Kerem Shalom.

- LSTA says bus drivers will be checking that all students have a bus pass or won't be allowed to ride.

- Netanyahu Warns: international pressure to accept a nuclear Iran is coming speaking before the Knesset, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning: “In the near future, we will face international pressure to accept a nuclear Iran.”

- Marco Rubio: Iran's Demands Are Detached From Reality Trump Will Not Accept a Bad Deal

Hegseth: On Vance: "I respect the Vice President greatly and I'm certainly not going to exchange any finger pointing. "The Vice President has been a critical member of the team in every aspect of this and we're grateful for all the input he's given me personally in our department and I think going forward we're gonna learn all those lessons and apply them."

At the Bobov Chasunah last night