Monday August 19 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 87° scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High 87F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

- The Jackson Board granted Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval to Bais Medrash of Jackson.This approval follows the Conditional Use Variance the existing shul received from the Zoning Board several years ago. The site plan is for a 9,862 sq foot house of worship with associated site improvements on 140-146 South New Prospect Road. FAANEWS.COM 

- Hachnosas sefer Torah today to KZY Rav Gissinger shul, procession leaving at 6:30 pm from 193  Flintlock Dr to the shul at 175 Sunset

- TAX INCREASE coming  as Lakewood  Township Committee is set to double down with a nearly $8 million increase to our property taxes. which will cost the average duplex owner an additional $700 a year  this comes after officials said they received $7 million from Trenton for Lakewood, yet no word on why it is not used to offset any tax increases as the same time  the committee gave out tax abatements resulting in a loss of non payment of $6.68 million to businesses, which means the tab ends up getting picked up on Lakewood residents. see full breakdown At Faa Here

- Summer yarchei kallah program going on now at BMG 

- Every graduate of NYC Jewish high school Ramaz avoids Columbia for first time in decades with antisemitism a factor.  

- WCBS 880 will have a look back at the station's storied history on Aug. 22, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., in a special called "WCBS 880 News: The people, the moments, and the events that shaped our lives." 

-Pro Palestine protestors have just crashed at the opening Democratic National Convention welcome party

- House GOP Report says Joe Biden committed impeachable offenses while in office and the Biden family has received $27 million from foreign individuals and entities

- FAA Numerous members of the public submitted questions and concerns via email to the Township Committee. The questions included seeking clarification as to what roadway improvements were proposed on Cross st, exactly how many apartments would be permitted in the 65 feet high buildings, and why the minimum pavement width was being reduced. Shockingly, Mayor Coles responded "this Ordinance does not change at all what uses are permitted in the zone. All this Ordinance does is lay out requirements for all developers in this area to share the costs of the infrastructure." Huh?  Faanews asks Does Mayor Ray Coles have dementia symptoms - or just a Pinocchio nose? See more here 

- Igud Bnei Torah: Have  been able to arrange a limited amount of additional Rooms at Poconos retreat to accommodate Kollel Yungerleit and Melamdim outside of Lakewood as well. There are a limited amount of openings available. Poconosretreat1@gmail.com

- A bill floating around in the New York legislature, backed by the car dealership lobby, would regulate and potentially shut down all auto broker businesses (better known as car leasing companies) in New York State.. Read more at frumnews 

- New store: Yerushalmi Israeli fleishig eatery opening this week next to Wawa at Squankum & Kennedy in Lakewood 

- Assemblyman Avi Schnall is pleased to announce a significant expansion in the free school lunch program for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. income eligibility limit has been raised from 199% of the federal poverty line to 224%. This crucial increase will allow many more families to qualify for free school lunches, ensuring that more children than ever before can receive the nutrition they need to succeed academically.

 - New study found that the Garden State saw a net increase of 300 "young and rich" households which the study defined as households with filers aged 26 to 35 with an adjusted gross income of $200,000 or more.That places it No. 8 in the country for states that gained the most "young and rich" households.

 

 

 

Israel At War Monday Aug 19

 Israel at war day 318

- Blinken says Netanyahu accepts latest US proposal on deal, now Hamas ‘must do the same’

- An IDF soldier was killed and several others were wounded by a failed Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip this morning, bringing Gaza death toll to 335.

Shachar Ben Nun, 21,from Petah Tikva.

- Hamas claims responsibility for Tel Aviv blast as attempted suicide bombing, vows to carry out more

An Israeli soldier was killed in a Hezbollah drone attack on the Western Galilee this morning, the military announces.

Netanyahus office hails ‘good atmosphere’ at Blinken meeting, says Israel committed to US hostage deal proposal

- Lufthansa extends cancelation of flights to Israel to Aug 28. Russian airlines extend fly restrictions to Israel until Sep 15

- "This could be the last possible moment to return the remaining 115 hostages in Gaza, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Israel on Monday morning as he urged both Israel and Hamas not to thwart a deal. “This is a decisive moment,” Blinken said as he met with President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem.

Oif Simchas Sunday night ט"ו באב TU B'AV

 אמר רבן שמעון בן גמליאל: לא היו ימים טובים לישראל 

 כחמישה עשר באב וכיום הכיפורים, שבהם בנות ירושלים יוצאות בכלי לבן (בגדים) שאולים, כדי לא לבייש את מי שאין לה, ובנות ירושלים יוצאות וחולות (רוקדות) בכרמים, ומה היו אומרות: "בחור שא נא עיניך וראה מה אתה בורר לך? אל תיתן עינך בנוי, תן עיניך במשפחה. שקר החן והבל היופי אשה יראת ה' היא תתהלל

Tu Bav the day that chazal say There were no better (i.e. happier) days for the people of Israel than the Fifteenth of Av and Yom Kippur, since on these days the daughters of Israel/Yerushalayim go out dressed in white and dance in the vineyards. What were they saying: Young man, consider whom you choose (to be your wife)? (Ta'anis, Chapter 4) It served as a matchmaking day for unmarried women during the time of the second bais hamikdosh

- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect. Prepare to take shelter if necessary. Today's outlook: There is a possible risk of severe weather.

- Update GSP lanes reopen after flooded roadways shut it down past exit 149

Chasunas:

Felder -  Lobenstein Bais Faiga

Smilowitz - Weinreb Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Safdie - Jurist Fountain Ballroom 

- Fundraiser event at  170 Liberty Bell rd Toms River niggunim with Reb Sumuel Brazil  to benefit yeshiva Ziv Hatorah 

Hashkafa Q&A

 Hashkafa with Rav Gershon Ribner shlita.

A Modox seeking to defect to Yeshiva lifestyle

Sharp clashes between Rav M. Feinstein and Satmer Rav Z”L Validating the practice of finding a mate on Tu Bav

Israel At War Sunday Aug 18

 Israel at war day 317

Netanyahu  believes chances for deal ‘not high’

Hamas rejects US ‘bridging’ offer as Blinken lands in Israel to advance hostage deal

- Hezbollah threatening to attack deep inside Israel if talks collapse, officials believe it can happen sooner and they won't wait for Iranian response.

- A senior police officer says that a truck explosion in Tel Aviv that killed the driver could have been an attempted terror attack after terrorist was seen with a bag that exploded, possibly prematurely as the intended attack may have been the Broomfield stadium where a game was going on and could have resulted in many casualties.

-Terror attack today in Kedumim an Israeli man in his 40"s Gideion Perry HYD was hit by a hammer by a Arab terrorist who stole his weapon and escaped.

Sunday August 18 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 82° Cloudy scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. Storms could contain damaging winds. Chance of rain 50%.

There is a marginal risk of severe weather today.

12:00am Heavy rain and thunderstorms in Lakewood, storm passed at 12:15

 - Protests Begin In Chicago Ahead of DNC

- Right wing media: New leaks indicate that Kamala Harris has a “serious drinking problem.” High ranking Democrats are questioning whether they should continue with Kamala.

- Visiting day heavy traffic back to Lakewood  flooding on the GSP past exit 149. All traffic rerouted as cars got stuck.

- Bingo Canola oil $4.99,Fish sticks kosherific $6.49, hamburger buns $2.49, 40 Oz Solomons Hot dogs $14.99, J2 pizza $8,99

- Hatzolah Air Hachnosas sefer Torah today in the Catskills at Sullivan County Airport 4pm

-JD Vance: “Kamala Harris, who has been vice president for three and a half years is somehow gonna tackle the inflation crisis in a way tomorrow that she hasn't for the past 1300 days.”

- Gov Josh Shapiro is not campaigning with Kamala today  in PA due to “scheduling."

- Bein Hazmanim  in Lakewood: Not as empty as usual, shuls and stores are full.

- lines today at some clothing stores as winter stock goes on sale 

     B gj hi cccc  ;&0)c 

-Recent data from the CDC shows that over half of the United States have reported "very high" levels of COVID-19 activity. Using wastewater or sewage, the CDC tests the water to see if there are any traces of an infectious disease within a community. New Jersey showed very high levels

- Trump: “If you hate Israel, we don't want you in our country. I will arrest and deport all Hamas and jihad supporters.”

-Nj.com editorial on Eisman case: why didn’t top officials at the AG’s office intervene to put a stop to the case?

The anti-corruption unit of the state Attorney General’s Office spent eight years investigating a Lakewood rabbi only to have the case blow up in their faces after some very embarrassing mistakes.

 dldefense attorney, Lee Vartan, and Sen. Joe Cryan are rightly demanding an internal investigation of OPIA’s actions. 

Why did the criminal side of the AG’s office pursue the case after the civil side accepted. More

- Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick - who ran on a major "cut the spending" platform - is being dragged to court over his closure of the Township's animal shelter, FAA News has learned.

- Chevrah Hatzolah notifies members that they can not join other non-affiliated EMS volunteer services or will no longer be loved to remain as a member of they decide to join other hatzolah squads not under the general Chevron hhatzolah

Motzei Shabbos Nachamu 5784 News Updates Lakewood

- Skulen Seudas Hodaah on Motzei shabbos Nachamu will take place at the Bais Medrash in Lakewood on Park Avenue 11:30 pm

- Toms River: Vincenzo community Nachamu Melava Malka open to all 10:30pm at the shul 1385 Vincenzo dr, kumzitz with Shauly Waldner and band

- KZY Lakewood melava Malka music and Kumzitz with Mendy Weinreb 6 14th st. 10:00pm

- Kumzitz with Eli Levin 1226 Todd CT Raintree area 

- Carlebach kunzitz at French Press near  Evergreen 

- Jackson Kumzitz and Melava Malka at Royal Grove

- Corectuon there will be NO  kumzitz this year at 40 Caranetta

- Trump at PA rally today: Kamala Harris dismissed the idea of choosing Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as her running mate due to his Jewish background. “They turned him down because he’s Jewish,”  “There has never been a more dangerous time since the Holocaust.”

“If you happen to be Jewish in America, there has never been anything like it,” he continued.

Trump: 

- 100,000 anti-Israel protesters are expected to descend on Chicago for the DNC next week.

 According to WGN9, 150 different organizations from around the country have formed a "collective" to protest in Chicago.

- Manchester man gets 13 years for arson, spray-painting swastikas in 2023 crime spree Ron Carr was accused of spray-painting swastikas and other graffiti on 14 homes in the Pine Lake Park section of Manchester, and setting fire to another home that was under construction there on June 6 and 7, 2023. The fire destroyed the home, spread to nearby woods, and also damaged three other houses, authorities said.

Israel At War Motzei Shabbos Nachamu

 Israel at war dat 316

- Another 2 IDF soldiers killed in Gaza by a roadside bomb bringing death toll since Gaza ground invasion to 334

Yotam Itzhak Peled, 34, from Rosh Haayin  Mordechai Yosef Ben Shoam, 34, from Geva Binyamin.

- Hamas is under pressure to accept the United States “bridging proposal” for a Gaza hostage deal as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to arrive in Israel on Sunday in advance of what Washington hopes will be a final round of negotiations set for Cairo on Wednesday. 

- Hezbollah fired over 50 rockets injuring one Israeli 

- IDF kills 2 Hamas terrorists in Jenin by a drone strike

- cOut of 186 tunnels discovered in the Philadelphi corridor 9 went into Egypt.

Lakewood Zmanim עש''ק פרשת ואתחנן תשפ''ד שבת נחמו

   Friday, August 16, 2024 shabbos Nachamu / י''ב אב  תשפ"ד ערב שבת ואתחנן/ נחמו 

 נַחֲמוּ נַחֲמוּ עַמִּי יֹאמַר אֱלֹהֵיכֶם. דַּבְּרוּ עַל-לֵב יְרוּשָׁלִַם וְקִרְאוּ אֵלֶיהָ כִּי מָלְאָה צְבָאָהּ כִּי נִרְצָה עֲו‍ֹנָהּ   

-Candle lighting: 7:33 pm

-Shkia/Sunset 7:51 pm

Weather shabbos day sunny high 85 with chance of Thunderstorms 

פרקי אבות פרק ד 

כִּי נִחַם ה' צִיּוֹן נִחַם כָּל חָרְבֹתֶיהָ וַיָּשֶׂם מִדְבָּרָהּ כְּעֵדֶן וְעַרְבָתָהּ כְּגַן ה' שָׂשׂוֹן וְשִׂמְחָה יִמָּצֵא בָהּ תּוֹדָה וְקוֹל זִמְרָה

Shabbos Kodesh

Shabbos Kodesh by R' Yom Tov Ehrlich originally in Yiddish now in English by  - Avraham Fried

Friday August 16 News Updates Lakewood

Friday, August 16, 2024 / י״ב אב תשפ״ד

ערב שבת פרשת ואתחנן שבת נחמו

Candle lighting 7:33pm

Shkiah/Sunset 7:51 pm

Weather 88° Sunshine to start, then a few afternoon clouds. 

Shabbos day hi 85 with possible thunderstorms 

-Kamala Harris pitches cash handouts, price controls in economic platform Trump camp labels it ‘third-world. Harris unveiled the economic policies she would enact in her first 100 days in office and they’re largely based on handouts. She advocates for providing free cash to those buying a home for the first time, as well as for lower- and middle-income families having children, in addition to her controversial plan to fix prices on groceries.

- Rav Avrohom Schorr pens latter ahead of shabbos Nachamu calling out those who spend money throwing ridiculous Toamehu parties and over the top gashmiyus besides the bad chinuch message that it is giving over to the next generation and going into debt for this lifestyle.

- BMG  minyan Avreichim building on 10th st and Clifton Ave gets ready for completion with name posted on huilding expected to open for next zman.

Thunderstorms, some with heavy downpours, are in the forecast both Saturday and Sunday afternoon for New Jersey. Hurricane Ernesto will also bring dangerous rip currents and rough surf to Jersey Shore beaches.National Weather Service

-The annual Skulen Seudas Hodaah on Motzei shabbos Nachamu will take place at the Bais Medrash in Lakewood on Park Avenue 11:30 pm

-Catskills Hatzalah urges safety after soaring number of car accidents this summer Hamodia

The Secret Service has approved a new security plan that will allow former President Donald Trump to use bulletproof glass while speaking at outdoor rallies, sources first confirmed to ABC News on Thursday.

-Levayos for the two ch youngeleit who were killed yesterday in a car accident in the Catskills will take place today. Levaya of R’ Yisrael Shalom Oshri (27), a Belzer chasid son of   R’ Yaakov Baruch Oshri Shlita will take place Friday morning at the Belzer Bais Medrash at 1350 39 Street in Boro Park at 10:00am, with a levaya in Monsey at the Belz B:M followed by  Kevura

Levaya for  and R’ Mendel Weinberger Z"L (28), a Satmar chasid son of  R’ Moshe Weinberger shlita will take place today details TBA 

- Report: Agudath Israel representatives will be attending the Democrat National convention on Chicago along with other Jewish organizations.

- Ami Magazine Reporter and Lakewood resident Jake Turx asked Trump about  his faith in Hashem since the assassination attempt. Turx: "You've spoken about God saving your life... have you put much thought into why God saved your life?" Trump says God saved him to help "Save The World" it was a miracle I usually don't read the graph until late in the speech this time it was earlier and wasn't planned he said he usually has it in his left and this time it was his right side which caused him to tilt his head as the bullets flew by.

- Kosher delis are an endangered species in Philly — but now there’s a new one

There are Jewish delis all over — kosher delis, less so. The newly expanded Lipkin's Deli & Bakery is now one of the only sit-down kosher delis in the region. The sandwich menu includes corned beef, pastrami, turkey pastrami, salami, and bologna, and they’re priced from $9.95 to $15.95, including pickle, coleslaw, and bag of chips under the certification of Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia (Keystone-K)

- Not everyone goes away Shabbos Nachamu lots of simchas on Lakewood this shabbos. The community is invited to a carlbach style Kumzitz Motzei Sabbos Nachamu at 40 Caranetta.  drive Lakewood with Dr. Moshe Rothkopf. From 10:15

Israel At War Friday August 16

 Israel at war day 315

- Mossad chief avoided landing at Qatar airport for ceasefire talks due to assassination threats from Iran - Itay Blumental

-Ceasefire talks in Doha end with a new "bridging proposal" on the table. However, Hamas rejects Israel's "new conditions." The push for peace continues amid rising tensions

-Top US official: Doha summit most constructive 48 hours in months; aim to finish deal next week

- Senior officials belonging to Qatar, US, Hamas, Israel will meet in Cairo, Egypt by the end of next week to finalize a "ceasefire agreement".Israel received an updated version of the deal that will help implement the agreement faster. 

Hamas and Israel are studying the new proposal and will give their response in less than a week.

-Hezbollah plans to delay retaliatory action due to hostage talks in Qatar According to the source, Hezbollah does not want to be responsible for disrupting a possible deal. 

Hezbollah may plan to hold off on a retaliatory attack against Israel while negotiations for a hostage deal are underway in Qatar, a source close to Hezbollah told the Washington Post,

- Hezbollaj published a video to threaten Israel on Friday showcasing a giant network of underground tunnels from which missiles can be launched, the official Telegram of Al Mayadeen news channel showed.

-Qatari PM said urging Iran to exercise caution amid ongoing Doha hostage-truce talks

- IDF orders Gaza evacuations ahead of fresh op, as 2nd day of Doha talks set to begin

Report says first day of negotiations ‘constructive,’ decision to continue shows desire to reach dea

Oif Simchas Thursday 11 Av

Chasunas:

Loewy - Meyer Fountain Ballroom 

Greenspan - Gronstein Cedar Palace

Levi - Kranz Bais Faiga

Wilner -  Genacjk Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Golovenziz - Abraham Ateres Reva 

Thursday August 15 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: Weather: 87° Sunshine and a few afternoon clouds 

- BDE: Tragedy in the catskills 2 heimishe youngeleit from Boro Park were niftar R"L R" Sruly Oshri  Z"L a Belzer chasid and R' Mendy Weinberger  Z"L a Satmar chosid, after their car was involved in a MVA which caused the car to flip over roll down a embankment and it burst into flames. It happened on Church Rd in Mountain dale near exit 112 off rt 17. They

- Ami Magazine Reporter and Lakewood resident Jake Turx asked Trump about  his faith in Hashem since the assassination attempt. Turx: "You've spoken about God saving your life... have you put much thought into why God saved your life?" Trump says God saved him to help "Save The World" it was a miracle I usually don't read the graph until late in the speech this time it was earlier and wasn't planned he said he usually has it in his left and this time it was his right side which caused him to tilt his head as the bullets flew by.

- Trump: "In the wake of the October 7th attacks we've also seen the scourge of antisemitism rearing its head right here at home ... What's going on now is exactly what was going on before the Holocaust."

- Minyan for Mincha at Trump estate today in Bedminster, NJ as he hosts a  event combating anti Semitism

- Trump holds press conference at his home in Bedminster, NJ

Call Kamala Harris a radical left socialist says no one knows who she is. When she's exposed we will beat her by larger numbers than we would have beaten Biden.

- Update from  STARS Please be aware that although the BOE will present LECC as the only option on today's Zoom meeting, a lot of work is being done behind the scenes to obtain the needed funding for STARS. We will let you know as soon as it's resolved.

- The Baltimore R"Y Rav Aaron Feldman shlita currently in E"Y paid a visit to the Israeli president Yitzchok Herzog

- Reb Sholom Mordechi Rubashkin is currently in E"Y delivering divrei chizuk to bochurim 

- Faa: Lakewood’s Township Committee has decided that it is high time to address the need for more dormitories and mid-rise residential apartment buildings in the Township. The Committee is set today to heroically introduce Ordinance 2024-034 which will create and adopt standards for a School Overlay Zone. The proposed Ordinance highlights an apparent major concern of the Township Committee: 

The proposed Ordinance retains the 3 acres minimum but eliminates the accreditation requirement. More

- American Airlines suspends flights to Israel until April 2025

- Noted  nightly daf yomi magid shiur at the kosel Rav Dovid Zicherman shlita spoke out strongly against the kumzitz and song singing by yeshiva bochurim that went on at the kosel over tisha Bav. He quoted the halacha that you are not tov gather together as a zimun because of aveilus and supposed to sit on the floor. Singing dveikus songs and holding hands over shoulders is not appropriate for Tisha Bav, as he quoted recent poskim who said not to do so. The  phenomenon which is forbidden by the Halacha, and which, according to him, is a dishonor to the Halacha and a dishonor to the shechina on the day of Tisha B'av, 

- Despite bein hazmanin there's still traffic on Lakewood roads  as construction projects close streets, and traffic from camp pick up and drop off.

- The STARS program will not be continuing for the upcoming school year after the lakewood BOE said theres a significant shortfall in IDEA funds, the NPSSP/STARS program has not been approved for the new school year. The district will be holding a virtual meeting today

on August 15, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom. to discuss possible alternatives 

-Lakewood township committee meeting today watch livestream Here 

 see agenda Here  on the agenda

Municipal budget introduction

 bond o $4,6 million for capital improvements to purchase pick up trucks police cruisers and first response vehicles upgrades to IT ept 

A new School Overlay Zone is intended to provide an optional development technique for residential and school development in a rapidly developing section of the southwest portion of the township to facilitate both the orderly construction of schools and associated residential development for students and faculty along with necessary road and utility infrastructure. The School Overlay Zone is generally located east of the Jackson Township/Lakewood Township border, northeast of Faraday Avenue, west of West Cross Street 

The Dedication Of A New Right-Of-Way Street Known As Chestnut Gardens Square off Chestnut rd

Changing street name in Oak and Vine Known As A Portion Of Halsey Street, And All Of Clyde Avenue And Argyle Avenue Between Oak Street And Turin Avenue To "Gorlitz Avenue" pursuant to the request of Township officials and Rabbi Mordechai Rosenberg, on behalf of the residents of the local community.

- CHEMED and Chaverim of Central Jersey  team up today to Distribute 5,000 Car Fresheners toLakewood Community with a safety message to look before you lock and never leave a baby in the car they will be given out at Gourmet Glatt supermarkets, Aisle 9 and Evergreen today from 1pm - 5 pm and tomorrow from 9-1 pm 

-Despite the mainstream media saying for months that Russia blew up the pipelines, the Wall Street Journal has now revealed it was planned and executed by Ukraine at a cost of $300,000. When the CIA learned of the plan they told Zelesnky to abort it, however it still went ahead.

- El Al reports record quarterly profits in the second quarter of 2024, as it is one of the few companies still flying to and from Israel, El Al says it earned $147.4 million in profits, compared to the first quarter, when it earned $80.5 million.

- Free ride on NJ transit for Labor day weekend Governor Murphy today announced a transit fare holiday for all customers from August 26 through September 2, 2024. During this period, fares will be waived for all modes of transportation, offering free rides across the NJ TRANSIT network as a “Thank You” to the hundreds of thousands of loyal customers who depend on public transit.

-Dans Deals Update: New DOT rules require United to provide an automatic refund within 7 days of your scheduled flight or offer a flight credit valid for 5 years for canceled flights, if you don’t change your flight to another destination. If you want to keep your reservation active, you can select a 5 year credit. Your ticket would remain open until a year from purchase as a future flight credit (FFC), and it would then be converted into an electronic travel certificate (ETC) valid for the remainder of the 5 year period. United says you will still pay the fare difference to use the credit in the future. You can learn more about FFC and ETC

- Hackers have reportedly stolen Social Security numbers of every American from National Public Data, according to the LA Times*.

- Records for nearly 2.9 billion people were reportedly stolen.Most of the data was posted on an online marketplace

- Zichron Yechiel Michel (ZYM) Kallah Bracelet Gemach, has launched to make the purchase of kallah bracelets more affordable. The initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden of buying these essential items, which typically cost between $1,800 and $2,500 in stores. ZYM offers high-quality kallah bracelets at significantly reduced prices, ranging from $900 to $1,500. For more information or to schedule a viewing, please contact 908-705-7022.

Israel At War Thursday August 15

 Israel at war day 314

- Hostage talks still ongoing, Qatar says, as source says progress made today

- IDF arrests Israeli who took part in settler riot, probes death of Palestinian

The IDF says troops detained one Israeli civilian who participated in the “grave” attack carried out by settlers on the West Bank Palestinian village of Jit this evening.

- US says Iran attack may come soon in the coming days and with no warning, but no definitive information White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says “We have information that an attack could come with little or no warning, and certainly could come in coming days, and we have to be ready for it,” 

- Israeli Navy conducts drill to prepare for emergency scenarios in Israel's North

The exercise was done to prepare for escalations in the northern area as tensions between Israel and the Hezbollah terror group continue.

- NYT: Israel has achieved all it can militarily against Hamas in Gaza

Israel has accomplished all that it can militarily in the Gaza Strip against Hamas, and the terror group is unable to plan or carry out a massacre on the scale of October 7, US officials tell The New York Times. But the officials say they will never be able to completely eliminate the terror group, and that an agreement is needed to secure the release of the living and dead 115 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

- Upper Galilee council tells northern kibbutz residents to stay close to shelters

- Israeli delegation begins hostage deal discussions in Qatar

A source in the Israeli negotiating team said that Netanyahu has allowed significant leeway on a few of the substantial disputes.

- IDF says : Hamas photo of murdered hostage is of body recovered in November responding to a statement by Hamas. that a Hamas guard who allegedly killed an Israeli hostage on Monday acted 'in a vengeful manner' contrary to instructions, Abu Obeida, spokesperson for Hamas' Al-Qassam Brigades, announced on his Telegram channel on Thursday.

Oif Simchas 10 Av

Chasunas:

Hertzberg - Levi Bais  Faiga

Bernfeld  - Assaf Ne'emas Hachaim 

Grossman- Schonkopf Lake Terrace 

Tawil - Levy Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

David  - Polter Fountain Ballroom 

Israel At War 10 Av

Israel at war day 313

- Israel sending high-level team to Doha talks, seen as possible last chance for deal

-Iran’s call for restraint after recent assassinations has angered Hezbollah, Hamas, and other allies, causing a heated rift in Tehran.

Iran has angered its allies, particularly Hezbollah and Hamas, by once again urging caution in responding to Israel after the assassinations of high-ranking Hezbollah terrorist Fuad Shukr and Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, the Kuwaiti newspaper al Jarida reported on Wednesday.

Wednesday August 14 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 86° plenty of sunshine

Chatzos is 1:01pm

- WHO declares monkeypox a global public health emergency

-Lakewood resident files suit in New Jersey Superior Court in Ocean County seeking to overturn the zoning Board's approval of a  application for a 4 story 74 unit complex off Chestnut and New Hampshire full story Here

- Online Fundraiser for Chavivim of Ocean county donate HERE

- In clips with Arabic subtitles, Jerusalem rabbis condemn Jewish prayer at Temple Mount Five prominent Jerusalem-based rabbis publicly reiterated the traditional ruling against prayer at the site, with a filmed statement by Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, the previous chief Sephardic rabbi, as well as statements from Rabbis Avigdor Nebenzahl,  Rav Shmuel Betzalel,  Rav Simcha Rabinowitz, and Rav Dovid Cohen Chevron R"Y

- Chai urgent care  Lakewood notifies customers they are working on billing statements that were sent outy to customers that may have been spam or overcharging for services

 

- The Toldos Avrohom Yitzchok rebbe was BH released from hospital and is back at the guest house in KJ

- Most Lakewood girls schools will be starting next school year on September 5th

- Brook Rd in Lakewood  will be paved starting tomorrow 

- Tefilos for the Toldos Avrohom Yitzchok rebbe shlita who is currently in the US in Kiryas Yoel and was hospitalized after he had trouble breathing name us Shmuel Yaakov Ben Yenta.

- Tefilos for the Skulener rebbe of BP who was placed on a respirator as doctors hope it will enable them to insert a trache and avoid infection name is Yeshaya Yaakov ben Raizel.

- Nostalgia restaurant in Lakewood on a message says We are taking a break 

Nostalgia kosher is currently closed for a refresh were working hard to come back and serve our valued customers soon wil keep you posted with updates

-Verizon runs to court after lakewood residents convince clifton avenue property owner to stall agreement for cell tower installation on top of the Eleanor Levovitz building more faanews

- A group of New York yeshivos seek appeal of new funding regulations against yeshivos deemed to be "inadequate" after a ruling that  the NYS education department is allowed to withhold funding and services such as busing and lunch to schools it determines to be inadequate. group of new york yeshivos argue that the regulations also authorize the state to completely shutter such yeshivos and to also to hold liable parents who send their children to such schools. more Here

Kashrus update from Tartikov Bais Din Chickpeas Jarred and Canned Galil brand has been found to be infested lot affected is BB/May/06/2027 it can be returned to store for a purchase credit 

- Shivty/Adireinu offering free download for Nein Hazmanim sugya: As many embark on travels during Bain Hazmanim and find themselves outside the physical walls of the Yeshiva, Adireinu is pleased to offer three complimentary download options of Shivti learning material focused on Hilchos Tefilas Haderech. Here 

 - A NY judge has again denied Donald Trump's request to step down from the hush money case, with sentencing set for September 18.

- Lakewood township to introduce the municipal budget tomorrow at the township meeting no word if they are raising taxes.after the township received an additional $7 million from The state 

- LIC meeting today on the agenda awarding a two year contract for Property Management and Maintenance Services for the Strand Theater and Apartments building.

transference of $3,000,000 of funds to Lakewood Township.

- Donald Trump will hold another press conference at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, this time in Bedminster, New Jersey.

- Krustik Sourdough bread no available in Lakewood 

- Google blames a “glitch” for how the Harris campaign was able to trick internet users into thinking reputable news sites were giving Kamala favorable reporting.

Axios released a report revealing how the Harris campaign edited news headlines on search ads to trick Google users into thinking sites like Guardian, Reuters, CBS News and others were giving her favorable reporting.

Bein Hazmanim Begins in Lakewood for Summer 2024

 For the kolell youngeleit of Lakewood, and Bochurim of BMG summer 2024 vacation begins now as they rest up before resuming to the shtender for upcoming Elul Zman. The learning of course continues in local Botei medrashim some with special bein hazmanim programs. During these weeks one experiences a feeling of relaxation and serenity in Lakewood. people will be heading out to vacation and while roads are usually empty and traffic eases during these weeks, as more people moved into the surrounding areas and neighboring towns the quiet streets may be something of the past.

Motzei Tisha Bav 5784

Shkiah 7:55 

Maariv in BMG at 8:46 pm 

- Kiddush Levana 

- Daf Yomi

- One hour learning seder after the fast at BMG Herzka building Bais Yitzchok after  from 9:45pm - 11:15pm in memory if the Mashgiach Rav Mattisyahu Solomon Ztl. With divrei chizuk from Rav Yeruchom Olshin 11pm

- Due to backlog some local Friday night mikvaos are open in the developments inquire within

- All restrictions of the nine days continue until chatzos Wednesday afternoon  Therefore, one may not eat meat, drink wine, wash clothes, bathe, take a haircut or shave, or listen to music until midday after Tisha Bav.

- A total of 2958 Jews ascended the har habayis on Tisha Bav which most halachick authorities forbid.

At the kosel tonight motzei Tisha Bav

Israel At War Tisha BAv 5784

 Israel at war day 312 

- Heavy rocket attack on Miron area tonight from Hezbollah

- Blinken’s trip to Middle East os cancelled due to America not sure what’s going to happen 

- Biden has said he expects Iran to stand down and not attack Israel if a ceasefire deal is reached 

- Iranian officials have said they will attack regardless of a deal once again

- Pentagon says Over 40,000 US soldiers are currently stationed in the middle east.

-The Wall Street Journal: There is a high chance that Hezbollah and Iran will delay their response and attack at the end of the month, one day before the start of the school year in Israel.

Other Report Iran holding off on attack as it is still coordinating with Hezbollah and plans are not finalized yet. (Kan 11)

Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv, a first since May, as IDF advances in Khan Younis

One projectile shot from southern Gaza city lands in the sea off Tel Aviv.

Iranian officials indicate attack on Israel may only come if ceasefire talks fail with Hamas

IDF kills 100 Hamas terrorists, destroys terror tunnels in extended Rafah operations

Tisha B'Av Lakewood 5784

 כל המתאבל על ירושלים זוכה ורואה בשמחתה          

Check this page for updated content, programing, and Tisha b'Av resources.

Zmanim for Lakewood 5784

Fast begins 7:56 pm fast is over 8:46pm (50 minute zman)

Chatzos 1:01pm

Watch LIVE at the Kosel HERE or HERE

Live Tisha Bav Asia at Khal Zichron Yaakov

 

- Avos Ubanim Tisha bav program for boys fron2pm-6pm at the trailer shul 9th st and Monmouth Ave stories and divrei chizuk by Rav Dovid Gildwasser and Rav Simcha Back

- BDE: Petirah of Mr. Moshe Yonason, Gary Blum Z"L caterer at Ateres Reva hall at the age of 59. Levaya in Lakewood today at the chapel off 7th st at 4:00PM

- 5:00pm Tisha B'Av Hisoirerus at Khal Zichron Yaakov 175 Sunset Rav Simcha Bunim Cohen Rav Yitzchok Dwek Rav Nosson Levine Rav Dovid Merling  Rav Uri Deutsch, followed by Mincha 7:15 watch livestream HERE

-Lakewood grocery stores open today after chatzos.

- Chayeinu kinus programming on phone throughout Tisha Bav for Men, Women & Children 712-832-5656

Phone for kids Rav Kolman Krohn ztl and Rav Aaron Burstowsky

712-832- 5656 400#

24 hour programing on Lakewood radio stations 107.9 & 104.7

-Audio Rav Gifter in English on Tisha Bav Here

- Replay kinnus 5784 with Rav Zev Leff HERE

Monday August 12 Erev Tisha B'Av News updates Lakewood

 1956 years since the churban bais Hamikdosh Fast of תשעה באב begins 7:56 pm tonight is over 8:40 pm tomorrow night

Weather: 83° Mostly sunny  Tisha B'Av high 82

-Estimated magnitude 5.0 earthquake in Syria also felt in Turkey and Lebanon  

Los Angeles residents were shaken by a 4.4 magnitude earthquake.

- Israel has put its military on high-alert for the first time this month after observing preparations by Iran and Hezbollah to carry out attacks, a person familiar with the matter says. - WSJ 

- Newly released records reveal that Trump would-be assassin, Thomas Crooks, spent months engaging in rifle training at Clairton Sportsmen’s Club, the same training ground used by DHS, FBI, and local police. US Senator Chuck Grassley obtained records showing Crooks went through intense preparation leading up to the assassination attempt. Crooks joined the Claritin Shooting Range on Aug 10, 2023 he had since visited the gun range 43 times, even spending holidays there, he made one final visit to that range the day before the attempt.

- Continued tefilos for the Skulenner rebe shlita of BP who is in critical condition in need of rachmei shamayim Yeshaya Yaakov ben Raizel 

- Road closures begin to day across Lakewood at 7th street near the Rail road crossing at Marys lane and Park Avenue. There Will be closure of Cross street bet Massachusetts ave and Augusta Blvd for the next week. 

- The end of an Era WCBS news radio 880 AM will be no more as the all news radio station will become ESPN sports starting August 26.

It leaves one all news radio outlet in 1010 WINS in NYC. ESPN says they will stay committed to local programming on the station, which pending FCC approval, will switch from WCBS to WHSQ-AM

The parent companies of WFAN and ESPN New York have agreed a deal that gives ESPN New York a stronger signal, while ending the nearly60-year run of the all-news format WCBS-AM 880 radio station, Audacy and Good Karma Brands have announced today. (Sschoor)

- Russian President Putin says there will be no more peace talks with Ukraine. "What is there to even talk about with those who attack civilians and nuclear facilities?"

- Continued tefilos for the Skulenner rebe shlita of BP in need of rachmei shamayim  Yeshaya Yaakov ben Raizel 

-Gourmet Glatt open today until 7pm and on Tisha Bav from 1:00 pm

- Bingo closes today at 7 reopen tomorrow  at 1pm

- Evergreen open today until 7:00 pm tomorrow reopens  1pm

Kinnus events tonight 

- BMG: Maariv begins 8:47pm in most Botei Medrashim, Rav Chaim Ginsburg shlita will recite megilas Eicha in the Yoshon B"M

 there will be a tikkun chatzos in the chabura rooms

- B"M Lutzk will have a drasha tonight fromnThe Yerushalmi magic Rav Asher Druk shlita 10:00pm

- Ateres Yeshaya kinnus 10:15pm with Rav Simcha Bunim Cohen shlita Rav Yisroel Neuman shlita Rav Yitzchock Basser shlita 908 E. County line Lakewood (Ezras Noshim open)

Kinus tonight  at KZY Rav Gissijger shul, drasha byvRav Yitzchok Sorotzkin shlita

Mordys shtiebel tonight kinus with R" Yotzchok Feldheim followed by drasha by Rabbi Avrohom Chaim  Samuels starting 8:45pm

Halachos for Erev Tisha B'Av 5784

 Monday August 12, 2024/ 

ח׳ אב תשפ"ג ערב ט׳ באב Lakewood 

Chatzos: 1:01 pm  

Fast begins at Shkia:/sunset 7:56 pm

1. After Chatzos (1:01 pm) on Erev Tisha B'av some poskim hold the minhag is not to learn anything which is Assur on Tisha Bav itself. Only that which is Muttar to learn on the 9th of Av. (see below for permissible learning)

2. We do not say tachnun after Mincha on erev Tisha B'av. One may not take a leasurly stroll unless he does it commonly for health reasons.

3. It is prohibited to fast on Erev Tisha bav. We eat a  final meal before the fast, it is called the Seudas hamafsekes סעודת המפסקת the seudah which separates from eating to beginning the fast of Tisha b'av

4. It must be eaten after noon and before shkiah/sunset (at 7:56 pm) and no other meal may be eaten thereafter. One may drink water or eat if he did not assume the fast after the seudas hamafsekes.

5. The Seudas Hamefsekes may be preceded by a regular meal the minhag is to daven mincha in between the 2 meals.

6. The minhag  for the seudas hamafsekes is to eat only bread and water, and a boiled egg dipped in ash some dip the bread in Ash.

7. The seudah is eaten seated on the ground or on a stool within 3 tefachim, we do not socialize, we it alone and avoid eating three people together to not have  a chiyuv of zimun

8. If  One wants to drink water or eat after the seudas hamafsekes untill shkiah it is better if he stipulates his intent verbally to do so before bentching.

9. We may not sit on a chair after sunset. Shoes are to be removed before shkiah.

10. Individuals who will not be fasting should eat a Seudas Hamafsekes. 

11. Washing hands in full can only be done till shkiah after shkiah the laws of Tisha Bav begin one can only wash until the knuckles.

On Tisha B'av The 5 Inuyim (afflictions: eating & drinking, washing, Marital rations, etc.) are Rabbinically prohibited the whole day. There are other customs, such as not sitting on a chair, etc. and these are only customary until noon.

 See Halachos for Tisha B'av HERE Based on "A Summary of Halachos of the Three Weeks" by Rabbi Shimon D. Eider ztl

List of Torah Learning permissible on Tisha Ba'v

Israel At War Monday August 12

 Israel at war day 311

- Senior white house and Israeli officials believe Iran attack will not take place tonight according to Barak Ravid.

- The IDF says it cannot confirm or deny claims made by the military wing of Hamas this evening that members of the terror group assigned to guard Israeli hostages killed and wounded captives.

- Israel prepares for potential Iran axis missile assault on Ben-Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv,

WallaNews  reports. 2. in case of ongoing attacks, Israel will shut down Ben-Gurion & shift operations to Ramon Airport in the south within 12 hours of activating emergency protocol.

- Estimated magnitude 5.0 earthquake in Syria also felt in Turkey and Lebanon  

- Iran military posts an official tweet saying they are all set with hands on a missile ready to be fired 

Khaled Qudumi, representative of the Hamas Political Bureau in Tehran: says Iran will respond at a high level to the assassination of Martyr Haniyeh.

- Israel has put its military on high-alert for the first time this month after observing preparations by Iran and Hezbollah to carry out attacks, a person familiar with the matter says. - WSJ 

- Fox News reports Iran is expected to launch an attack on Israel within the next 24 hours.

-Several reports Sunday evening indicated that Israel was expecting a major Iranian attack to be launched within days, though the military sought to downplay this by stressing that instructions to civilians were unchanged.

- Another soldier killed in Gaza bringing death toll to 332,  Omer Ginzburg,19, from Kiryat Tivon.

 

- US Defense secretary Lloyd Austin  had ordered the deployment of the USS Georgia guided missile submarine to the Middle East and the Abraham Lincoln strike group to accelerate its deployment to the region.

- Hezbollah has entirely evacuated Beirut HQ in anticipation of flareup.

- Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel has been bolstering its defenses in recent days amid an anticipated Iranian and Hezbollah attack on the country, as well as preparing potential attacks as a response, or preemptive actions if needed.

- The IDF on Monday announced new closures starting from 12 p.m. in portions of the South as an attack from Iran looms.

This Should Be The Last Fast of Tisha B'Av

Another year we sit on the floor again if mashiach does not arrive.

Chazal say:

כל המתאבל על ירושלים - זוכה ורואה בשמחתה. ושאינו מתאבל על ירושלים - אינו רואה בשמחתה

Hopefully this will be the last tisha B'av we have. We await the geula and hope for the day to become a moed speedily in our days. It should be the last Tisha B'av because we don't know what to mourn and how to mourn.

Unfortunately we are at a time in history that the sad day of Tisha Bav is  sadly no more. Sitting on the floor reading the kinnus in shul is not what the children are growing up with today. The day has been taken over and abused. 

Ask a kid today what they know about Tisha B'av and see what the the first thing that comes to mind is. It has become a movie day of video binge watching, marketers use it as a release date for high end productions, premiers and to at times, to push agendas.

Israel At War Sunday August 11

Israel at war day 310

- Israel expects major Iranian attack on Erev Tisha Bav. Intelligence agencies in US and Israel say unprecedented preparation at Iran military bases.

- Israeli intel believes Iran will attack directly within days

- Israeli intelligence has updated its assessment, suggesting that Iran intends to launch a direct attack on Israel in response to the killing of Hamas terrorist leader Ismail Haniyeh, Barak Ravid reports. This retaliatory strike may occur within days.

- More foreign airlines have canceled flights to Eretz Yisroel thru Sukkos

-Hamas head Yahya Sinwar allegedly wants a ceasefire deal, CNN reported, citing Israeli sources familiar with the subject. 

According to the CNN report, the Egyptian and Qatari mediators informed Israeli officials of Sinwar’s stance in the last several days, ahead of a hostage negotiation summit later toward the end of the second week of August. 

- Hamas claims that they have been "keen to make the efforts of the mediators Egypt and Qatar successful to reach a ceasefire agreement and it had asked mediators to present a plan based upon past talks instead of engaging in new negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire deal.

-Hamas takes responsibility for the terror shooting attack earlier today in the Jordan Valley, in which an Israeli man was killed he was identified as Yonatan Deutsch HYD ,20, from Beit Shean  who was to get married in 2 weeks,and another was moderately wounded.  The atttack was a drive-by shooting near the Mechola Junction in the Jordan Valley. The victims, motorists, were driving on Route 90 highway when they were targeted from a passing vehicle.

Sunday August 11 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 83° Sunshine and clouds mixed. 

- A special Atzeres tefilah and chizuk will take place tonight in Lakewood at Ateres Teva hall for ladies at 8:00pm due to the matzav. A robot call by rebbetzin Neuman wife of R"Y Tav Yisroel shlita has urged all the Nassim Tzidkonyos to attend as long as it does not cause bittul Torah. Live callbin 712-432-4305

Speakers: Harav  Yisroel Neuman Shlita, Rav Asher Chaim Lieberman shlita, Rav Sadya Grama shlita,  Rebbetzin Leah Horowitz from Intensive seminary 

- Trump will start posting again on Twitter following his interview with Elon Musk this coming Monday

- Nutmeg kosher supermarket in South Lakewood near Belz and rt 70 will be opening right after Tisha B"Av

-GG powerade 28oz on sale for .99

- Breadberry Lakewood 50% off sale with purchase of $75. Over an hour wait Long lines to checkout 

- A stone fell out from a wall adjacent to the kosel briefly closing down the plaza. Authorities say their is no danger to the mispalelim.

- Tips on how to prepare for the fast of Tisha B'Av according to Rabbi Yechezkel Aschayek author of the sefer חיים בריאים כהלכה One should start preparation from the morning 2 days before by drinking 50 % more water of your daily intake. Drink 20 minutes before eating and after meals, don't drink until the food is digested in order not to dilute the acids that digest the food. The food should be chewed well before swallowing in order for the body to digest it and not have it sit in the stomach. One should increase protein starting 2 days before, such as eggs fish etc. By the seudas Hamafsekes one should drink 20 minutes before and no need to drink afterwards

- 18 months later no shul or playground at Lakewood development more

- Yeshiva Mir Yerushalayim will have first seder continuing from the day after Tisha Bav through Tu Bav heeding the call of gedolim to increase Torah learning during this time of bein Hazmanim

-Israel to stop subsidizing charedi children's daycare amid IDF draft efforts

The attorney-general's ruling will likely lead to a financial blow to thousands of charedi families just weeks before a new school year begins.

The state may no longer subsidize daycare for children of full-time yeshiva students whose exemption from IDF service has expired, Deputy Attorney-General Gil Limon ruled on Sunday morning. The ruling will likely lead to a financial blow to thousands of haredi families just weeks before a new school year is set to begin, and Labor Minister Yoav Ben-Tzur (Shas) announced soon afterward that his ministry was holding a series of "emergency discussions" in order to examine the issue, which he said would cause "severe harm to families' financials since thousands of mothers will leave the workforce."

-Ahead of Tish Bav 5784, A special kinnah was composed by Rav Dovid Goldwasser of Lakewood reflecting the Hamas massacre on Simchas Torah  October 7h.

Motzei Shabbos devorim News Upfates Lakewood

- Schools increase tuition for next year as New contracts arrive by mail. Some schools went up by $500 others a bit more. A Lakewood girls high school sent a letter to parents who still owe a balance for this year  that their daughters will not be allowed back to school next year and given an admission card until  the balance is paid up.

- New NYT/Siena poll shows Kamala Harris extending her lead over Donald Trump in key toss up states of MI,PA, WI

- Road closures in Lakewood Cross st bet Massachusetts Avenue to Augusta Boulevard, Lakewood Township from Monday, August 12, for Paving and Road Widening 

7th street at rail road will be closed for a week

-Reb Osher Eisemann spent shabbos at camp SCHI in the Poconos and was warmly greeted with singing and dancing by the campers and staff as he arrived in Friday.

- Red cross: Our disaster volunteers responded today  to a home fire on Cedarbridge Avenue in Lakewood, (Washington Square) helping 9 people in 3 families with Red Cross emergency assistance for temporary lodging, food, clothing and other immediate needs.

- Trump: Kamala Harris, whose “Honeymoon” period is ENDING, and is starting to get hammered in the Polls, just copied my NO TAXES ON TIPS Policy. The difference is, she won’t do it, she just wants it for Political Purposes! This was a TRUMP idea - She has no ideas, she can only steal from me. Remember, Kamala has proposed the LARGEST TAX INCREASE IN HISTORY - It won’t happen. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!”

- BDE: Petira of Rav Simcha Hevi Schiff ZTL in Yerushalayim a rosh yeshiva in Itri and mechaber sefer Shaarei Simcha on Bava Basta. He was a talmid muvhak of Rav Michel Feinstein Zatzal. Levaya at Gur Bais Medrash in Yerushalayim he was 92.

-The New Jersey State Education Commissioner -guided in court by the Murphy Administration - is once again fighting in court against R' Aron Lang's tireless advocacy over a decade for fairer school funding for Lakewood. A key point argued by the Commissioner is Board of Education Attorney  high salary, a result of which "legal expenses per pupil in Lakewood are significantly higher than comparable districts as a reason why Lakewood does not need more funding faanews.com 

-On Friday night, a bochur suffered a stabbing in Crown Heights, an incident deemed a hate crime, taking place within 100 feet of Chabad’s 770 Headquarters when a black male  encountering a group of bochurim,started to harass and provoke them, shouting “free Palestine!” along with other anti-Semitic insults and than stabbed a bachur, he was hospitalized and expected to make a full recovery. The bochurim gave chase and held the attacker until police arrived.

Israel At War Motzei Shabbos Devorim 5784

 Israel at war day 309

- Iran attack on Israel could last 3-4 days, says Iranian official,Iran "is certainly prepared for the consequences of such an attack and will be ready for any subsequent developments." 

- The IDF announced that 19 terrorists from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad were killed earlier this morning in an airstrike on the Taba'een school in Gaza City. The IDF states that the strike targeted a command center operated by Hamas and Islamic Jihad, located within a mosque on the school premises, using 3 precision-guided munitions.

Kamala Harris denounces alleged harm to Palestinian civilians after Gaza Strip’s Hamas-run civil defense agency claimed over 90 people were killed in the airstrike, describing the incident as a “horrific massacre.” “Yet again, far too many civilians have been killed,” Harris tells reporters, while also reiterating calls for a Gaza ceasefire.

- Hezbollah  launched several explosive-laden drones at northern Israel, saying the attack was in response to an Israeli strike that killed a Hamas commander in Lebanon.

Hezbollah said it targeted the Michve Alon military base near Maghar.