Letter From Rav Aharon Feldman Shlita To the Atzeres in Lakewood

The Letter was read last night at the atzeres on Giyus in Lakewood.

PTA Week while some kids still out of school

Schools in Lakewood have scheduled PTA  for this week. This is the first meetings of the school year that began in September.

At the same time there are a number of children who are still sitting home and have not gone to school yet for this year.
Until recently the list was at 15 including high school girls. As of now those without school are elementary girls. Hopefully by Chanuka they will all be placed.

Lakewood Planning Board Meeting

Lakewood Planning board meeting Tuesday November 27, 2018 at Municipal hall 6:00 pm
watch live stream HERE see  full agenda HERE
. RESOLUTION FROM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
• R2018-234: Area in Need of Redevelopment – Block 90, Lots 3 & 9
. PUBLIC HEARING
1. SD 2331 Country Club Temple Ave LLC
 Country Club Estates & 1455 14th St Block 25.05, Lots 41, 52, & 56
Minor Subdivision to realign lot lines
2. SP 2303 Cornerstone Equities, LLC
 Blvd of the Americas & Ave of the States Block 961, Lot 2.06
Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision and Site Plan for an office and daycare

Ready for Chanukah at Gourmet Glatt

Oif Simchas/Events Lakewood November 26, 2018

Chasuna: Eisenberg - Cohen at Ateres Chana Hall Bais Faiga
 Chasuna: Zucker - Lichtenstein at Fountain Ballroom Lakewood Cheder
 Chasuna: Wachsman - Drebin at Lake Terrace hall
- Vort: Hachosson Meir Nitzin to Hakallah Shana Drebin at R' Gissinger shul 175 Sunset Lakewood, 7:30 pm
-Vort: Hachosson Moshe Dovid Nuefeld to Hakallah Kopenheim at  305 Monmouth Lakewood 7:30 pm
 -Parlor meeting: Linas Hachesed of Yerushalayim for Brookhill/Villas area at 9 Champlain ct, Lakewood 7:30- 11:30
-Atzeres Tefillah Gezeiras giyus at Yeshiva Ktana hall 9:15 pm
- Hachana for Chanuka: shiur with Rav Mota Frank at Breslev shul 423 6th street Lakewood 9:30 pm

Interview on Lakewood's Growth

From the interview with NJ.com
So just like there are many young black families or older black families that are being priced out, or Hispanic families, there are many Orthodox families that are being priced out, too.  If you asked me, what would be my dream? I would love to see a ton of affordable housing built here. 

Where are Lakewood's newly arriving Orthodox Jews coming from, and why?
The why is so easy: they love it here! New Jersey is a great place to live, (even though) we may be the butt of jokes across the country. ... It’s affordable relative to New York or Philadelphia, it’s accessible, there are great jobs here, it’s an unbelievable jobs engine here. There are good schools, there are good neighbors. And there are good people of all types here. It’s diverse, it’s energetic. It has all the advantages of the city without the disadvantages of the city.

Okay. But where are they coming from? Are they being priced out of Brooklyn?
A lot of the Orthodox families in Brooklyn were being priced out by Brooklyn gentrification.

Video: confronting Challenges

Clip from a interview discussing the plan to address social and civic challenges in Lakewood

Oif Simchas Lakewood November 25, 2018

Chasuna: Beilus - Pollack at Ateres Chana hall Bais Faiga
Chasuna: Gobbioff - Segal at Ne'emas Hachaim hall Bais Tova
Chasuna: Krauss - Soloff at Fountain Ballroom Lakewood cheder
-Vort: Hachosson Aron Mayer to Hakallah Dina Frankel Bas R' Mayer at 107 Magnolia Drive Lakewood, NJ 6:30 pm
-Vort: Hachosson: Yehuda Birnbaum to Hakallah Bas R' Baruch Yisrael Zuckerman at Ateres Yeshaya hall 7:00 pm

Sunday November, 25 2018 Lkwd, NJ News briefs

-Health officials confir 15th case of Measles in Ocean county

-Hachnosas Sefer Torah for Mesivta of Eatontown  procession leaving at 2:30   New Hampshire avenue corner Belgian Hill to the yeshiva at 1300 New Hampshire avenue
-Hanochas Even Hapina for Cheder Talmud Torah Rachmastrivka at 123 Delaware Trail with the Participation of the Rahcmastrivk Rebbe and Rosh Yeshiva Rav Yeruchom Olshin at 5:00 pm
-Kvias Mezuza for Bais CHinuch Lebnos at 41 Henry street Lakewood, 7:30 pm with the Kosov Rebbe shlita
-Parlor meeting for Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli at 1552 Laguna lane

Fatal Car accident

Update: The Levaya of Habachur Yechiel Feingold Z"L will take place at Newark Airport at 6:00 pm. 340 Airis Ave Newark, NJ
Road is now open:

Lakewood Police Capt. Gregory Staffordsmith said Sunday that the department and the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office were investigating a crash on County Line Road. The Road was  closed between Hope Chapel Road and Tanglewood Lane in Lakewood while authorities investigated.

LPD arrested the driver of the second car that fled the scene of the accident.

A serious car accident took place this morning in Lakewood on w. County Line Rd resulting in a fatality R"L of a yeshiva Bachur, Yechiel Feingold a"h (20) from Baltimore he was a talmid at the yeshiiva of Rav Yisrael Goldnlatt shlita in Lakewood.

  Another person is in critical condition please be mispalel for Dovid ben Leah Devorah.

The accident happened at approximately 7:20 am. at the time 2 patients in critical condition were rushed to  Hospital.  Lakewood police are investigating.

Live: Agudah Convention Keynote sessions 2018

Motzei Shabbos Lakewood Parshas Vayishlach 5779

Lakewood, NJ Motzei Shabbos  November 24, 2018

-Chanuka mall at Bais Faiga hall open 8:00 pm for women and girls.

-Farbrengen י''ט כסלו at Tashbar hall 82 Oak Street

עצרת תפילה ואמירת תהילים לזכות ר׳ אשר בן משה (חנה פרומט)  מוצאי שבת בביה׳מד זמל י בההששתתפות ר"ה׳׳

Center of town open M”S 7:30 -10:30
Torah Treasures open M”S

Lakewood Zmanim ערב שבת קודש פרשת וישלח תשע''ט

Friday, November 23, 2018 / ט״ו כסלו תשע״ט Lakewood, NJ

- Candle lighting 4:16 pm
- Shkia/Sunset 4:34 pm
- Weather Shabbs Day: Rain  later in the day High 53F Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall  near a quarter of an inch.

וְעָלוּ מוֹשִׁעִים בְּהַר צִיּוֹן לִשְׁפֹּט אֶת הַר עֵשָׂו וְהָיְתָה לה׳ הַמְּלוּכָה

Viznitz Bnei Brak Opens Shul in Lakewood

Followers of the Viznitz Bnei Brak Rebbe Rav Yisrael Hager shlita have opened Bais Medrash Imrei Chaim Viznitz at the Oak and Vine neighborhood in Lakewood. The Rebbe's son R' Yaakov Mordechai will spend this shabbos in Lakewood with the chasidim. There are currently 3 Viznitz Shuls in Lakewood.

Black Friday/ Chanuka specials Lakewood

Chanuka mall in Bais faiga hall this Motzei shabbos
Kidichic 50% off open M”S 7-11
Center of town open M”S 7:30 -10:30
Toys for Thought in store secret sale
Torah Treasures open M”S
Shoetique sale m”s and Sunday
Lolipop 70% off clearance
Periwinkel 30% off winter inventory
Clover 60% off Moyzei Shabbos 7-11
His & Hers place Sunday 25% +15% off
Little women 25% off Motzei Shabbos 25% off
Torah Treasures open M”S
Flying colors 40% off Thurs – Monday m”S 7:30 -10:00 30 ladies night out
 Fashion wholesalers 50% off store open M”S 7-11
Juvenile planet sale open m”s 8-10
Junee 50% off M”S
A shoe dream sale sun- tues up to $35 off
Shoppers paradise 40% off Shabbos clothing
Center of town open M”S 7:30 -10:30
EMH sale on girls shoes
Organizing shop 15% off in store items
Westview shop
Keter Judaica opening Sunday

Oif Simchas/Events Lakewood November 22, 2018

Weather: real feel tonight at 10:00 pm will be 9 degrees
Power outage Ridge area rt 88 Clover est Restoration 8:30 pm

Chasuna: Kreiser - Krupenia at Ateres Reva hall
Chasuna: Nadoff - Maybloom at Fountain Ballroom Lakewood Cheder
Chasuna: Salamon - Weinsten at Ateres Chana hall Bais Faiga
Chasuna: Freund -  Nowosiolski at Ne'emas hachaim hall

-Posponed!! Atzeres Tefillah for Gezeiras Giyus has been postponed to Monday of next week

-Seder Limud at Pine River Bais Medrash lezchus Harav Nosson Hertzka Shlita for a refuah shleima from 11:00pm- 12:00 am

-Parlor meeting Kollel Heicha Hatorah of Long Branch at 112 Hadassah in Lakewood, Guest speaker Harav Yitzchok Oelbaum shlita 8:30 pm

Letter: Giyus update From Roshei Yeshiva and leading Admorim in Eretz Yisrael

Kislev, 5779

     K 'lal Yisrael in Crisis: Re: Impending Draft Law – ‘Chok Hagi’us’

The following is a reply to leading Rabbonim in America, from preeminent Roshei Yeshiva and Admorei Chassidus in Eretz Yisrael In response to your inquiry about the current situation here:

As the ‘Memshala’s’ legal counsel has already made clear, the impending bill is designed to upend the Olam Hayeshivos, as well as to stymie the mores and ethos of emunah and sanctity of Yahadut.

To begin with, any deferral of B’nei Yeshiva is linked to the caveat that the Chareidi community at large, fill quotas of conscripts. We’re talking about recruiting thousands periodically, to compensate for those who continue to study full time; if this proviso isn’t met, all yeshiva students will forfeit their deferral status.

Thuursday, November 22, 2018 Thanksgiving Day Lakewood, NJ

 Weather Lakewood, NJ- high today of  28 degrees tonight a low of 14

-No LSTA busing today some will have only one way  check with your kids school.
-Yarchei Kallah shiur with Agra Dpirka  at Khal Zichron Yaakov 175 sunset, Lakewood 10:15 am-  Q&A with Rav Shmuel Felder on Contemporary issues 11:00 am Rav Avrohom Snyder shlita.
-Shalom Bayis series at the Chestnut shul 105 Chestnut street 10:00 am
-Lakewood Township Municipal Offices will be Closed on Thursday, November 22, 2018 and Friday, November 23, 2018 in Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday

- Shop Rite Howell and Brick will close at 4pm Thanksgiving day.

Postponed: Atzeres Tefillah in Lakewood

Update: The Atzeres is postponed for this coming Monday night.
A major Atzeres Tefillah will take place in Lakewood as the Giyus law in Eretz Yisrael is about to be voted on. It will take place at the Yeshiva Ketana Hall  120 2nd Street. Maariv at 9:00PM, followed by the Atzeres.

Among the speakers are: Hagaon Rav Malkiel Kotler Shlita, Hagaon Rav Aharon Feldman Shlita, among others.

Oif Simchas Lakewood November 21, 2018

Chasuna: Feinstein - Jacobson at Ateres Reva hall
Chasuna: Schwartz - Strickman Fountain Ballroom Lakewood Cheder
Chasuna: Hammer - Leiser at Ateres Chana hall Bais Faiga
Chasuna: Korn - Wulliger at Lake Terrace hall
Chasuna: Teichman - Karmel at Ne'emas Hachaim hall Bais Tova

Kabolas Panim - for Admor M'Kamarna yerushalayim Rav Nsanel Safrin at 6 Esther court Lakewood, NJ 6:00 pm - 10:45 pm

Hespedim for Rav Yitzchok Paler Zatzal at yeshiva Mekor Chaim 160 Locust street, Lakewood starting with Maariv at 8:30 pm

Shloshim and Hespesim for Rav Yitzchok Paler Zatzal

Hespedim will take place this evening commemorating the shloshim for Harav Yitzchok Paler Zt"l Rosh Yeshivas Mekor Chaim in Lakewood.
It will take place at the Yeshiva 160 Locust street Maariv 8:30 PM followed by  a atzeres misped.

At the New Cafotteria Cafe in Lakewood

Click HERE for soft opening menu

Lakewood Home Invasion victim Speaks

APP - "It's a small word with huge meaning. Three months ago, it wasn't certain Robison would be able to say it. Robison and his wife of 13 years, Patricia, were brutally assaulted during an overnight home-invasion Aug. 29 at their residence on Eagle Ridge Circle. Both spent weeks in the hospital and then at a rehabilitation center receiving care for critical injuries.Little is known publicly about the investigation, and no arrests have been made.

Atzeres Tefillah in Lakewood for Gezeiras Giyus

An Atzeres Tefillah will take place this Thursday in Lakewood as the Knesset attempts to pass the new draft law amid parliamentary instability. Time and place will be announced.

Among the speakers are: Hagaon Rav Malkiel Kotler Shlita, Hagaon Rav Aharon Feldman Shlita, Rosh Yeshivas Ner Ysrael Baltimore and Hagaon Rav Yaakov Horowitz Shlita Rosh Yeshivas Bais meir and Rav of Telz Minyan in Brooklyn.

Oif Simchas Lakewood November 20, 2018

-Chasuna: Lindow - Cohen at Ateres Chana hall Bais Faiga
-Chasuna: Tendler at Ne'emas Hachaim hall

- Parlor Meeting Pittsburgh Kollel Bais Yitzchok at 315 Carannetta Drive Lakewood, NJ  Maariv  8:45 Program 9:20  Guest Speaker: Harav Yisrael Ehrlich Shlit

CDC - Don't Eat Romaine Lettuce E. Coli contamination

CDC is advising that U.S. consumers not eat any romaine lettuce, and retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any, until we learn more about the outbreak as it may be contaminated with E. coli.


Cnn reports Thirty-two people, including 13 who have been hospitalized, have been infected with the outbreak strain in 11 states, according to the CDC. One of the hospitalized people developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a potentially life-threatening form of kidney failure. No deaths have been reported.

OCHD: Measles Update November 20, 2018

MEASLES UPDATE – AS OF NOVEMBER 20, 2018 – 11:45 A.M

The following is a summary with new and ongoing information with respect to the measles outbreak from the Ocean County Health Department. The numbers remain the same for today.
• There are now 14 confirmed measles cases.
• There are also 13 potential cases under investigation.
• Vaccination is encouraged and those children involved with exposure to a confirmed case may be subject to an order of exclusion, if unvaccinated.

BDE

Sudden Petira of Habachur Chaim Naftali A"H  Ben ybl" c R' Avraham and Rivka Naftali Shlita. Levaya will be at 7th Street chapel in Lakewood 2:30 PM
TNZBH.

APP Editorial Engagement, key to understanding the Lakewood Orthodox Community

The Lakewood meeting may have been the most important of all. It was organized by an Orthodox woman who had attended one of the earlier sessions. When she joined in the conversation, which earlier had focused on some of the negative stereotypes of Lakewood and the Orthodox, the tenor changed. Her story and her experiences dispelled many of the myths, and helped shed light on many of the commonalities. 

APP editorial-
Of all the nasty, misleading campaign literature generated during the run-up to the recent elections, the most offensive appeared in mailboxes in Jackson, where competing slates tried to outdo each other in branding the opposition as being in the pockets of Orthodox Jews.
In an attempt to woo votes, the two sides exploited anti-Orthodox sentiment in the community, playing into residents' fears that an influx of Orthodox into the township would turn it into another Lakewood. It was disgraceful.
Disingenuously, both mayoral candidates agreed: "How is that anything but anti-Semitism?" incumbent Mayor Michael Reina said, accusing his political opponents of "spreading more misinformation about me than I've seen in the 12 years I've been doing this."

Said Reina's opponent for mayor, Tracie Yostpille: "It is truly the most disgusting dishonest campaign using the Jewish population in Lakewood to scare voters." Both said they weren't responsible for the ads. Yeah, right.

Oif Simchas Lakewood November 19, 2018

Chasuna: Newman - Rotkin at Ateres Chana hall Bais Faiga
Chasuna: Jaffa- Neuman Ne'emas hachaim hall Bais Tova
Chasuna: Rottenberg - Klinger at Lake Terrace hall
Chasuna: Fireman - Feig at Fountain Ballroom Lakewood Cheder

Vort: Hachosson Avrohom Abba Sitorsky to Hakallah Schwartz at the Lakewood Bais Horaah 4th and Madison 7:30 pm

Vort: Hachosson Yisroel Meir Weissman to Hakallah Sarah Schwimmer Bas R' Yaakov at Estréia, 978 River Ave, Lakewood 7:30 pm