Bomb Cyclone Storm Updates Lakewood January 2018

-Check Eruv for downed wires
-Roads are ok  avoid hills or non plowed areas, all shopping stores open
-Chaveirim responded to 1369 calls this week 12/29-1/4
-7:45 am LPD: Roads still hazardous
- Several Boys Schools are open for the older grades, no transportation
-LSTA Cancels Friday Busing
-Lakewood Girls schools cancelled for Friday No Busing
Friday January 5th, 2017
-8:10pm LPD Hazardous rd conditions exist Plz refrain from driving if possible plows hard @ work

-Snow Totals for Lakewood around 14-15 inches 

-Deep freeze, sub-zero temps dangerously cold conditions starting tonight  
-Township officials: All Lakewood roads were plowed at least once
-Lakewood Public schools cancelled for Tomorrow Friday Jan, 5
-5:15 storm winding down, 6 degrees tonight
-3:25 pm Jackson NJ got 15 Inches 

Oif Simchas/ Events Lakewood January 4 , 2018

-Chasuna: Rosenberg -Levin Fountain Ballroom Lakewood Cheder
-Chasuna: Kuhnreich- Prager at Lake Terrace hall
NOT CANCELLED

-Philly Yeshiva alumni Sinai academy parlor meeting tonight at Columbus Ave shul 1395 Columbus avenue Lakewood, NJ Reception at 8:00 and program at 9:00  The Rosh Yeshiva Reb Yudi Svei  is coming special please come and show support

Parsha Project by GG Lakewood

gourmetglattlakewood #GG ParshaProjects.
Parshas Shemos
Ingredients:
Blue jello 
Green Twizzlers 
lollipop 
Fruit roll up 
Chocolate rocks 
For rice crispy treats:
3/4 Container Marshmallow fluff 
1/2 box rice crispy treat
1/2 stick margarine
Melt the margarine under a low flame add the marshmallow fluff and melt that too. Shut the flame and add the rice crispies and mix all together. .
Directions: Prepare the blue jello and place in a clear bowl. Cut up green Twizzlers and place inside the jello on side. Scatter the chocolate rocks in front of it. Create the marshmallow treats in the shape of a cradle to the best of your ability. Place inside a lollipop with a fruit roll up wrapped around the stick for the "baby". Enjoy 😊

Oif Simchas/Events Lakewood January 3rd, 2018

Chasuna: Werner- Deutsch Ateres Reva hall
-Chasuna: Weinstock- Kinraich Fountain ballroom  Lakewood Cheder
Engaged: Naftuli Bursztein to Hadassa Schmelczer lchaim at 23 E. 7th

-Telshe Chicago Alumni event at Bnos Devorah hall 360 Oak street Lakewood 7:30 pm
-Parlor meeting for R' Lebermanch at 1011 Hearthstone 7:30-11:30 pm
-Parlor meeting for Yeshiva Ruach HaTorah (Rabbi Berger's) at 7:30 1250 Del Mar Rd

Mad Rush at Lakewood Stores Ahead of Storm

It looks like Erev Yom Tov as shoppers are packing the grocery stores stocking up on food for Shabbos before the storm hits.

-Gourmet Glatt is no longer taking delivery orders for today.
-NWS upped snow estimate 6-8 inches for Ocean county.

-Lakewood weatherman predicts 8-14 inches in the town.

-LFD: keep Fire Hydrants clear of snow
Due to the impending snow storm, the Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners in
conjunction with Fire Chief Mike D’Elia Jr. and the members of the Lakewood
Fire Department, remind residents to refrain from shoveling or plowing snow on
top of or in close proximity to fire hydrants.
Residents are urged to keep the fire hydrants in their neighborhood clear of snow and debris. Winter storms can often hide fire hydrants under a mountain of snow making them impossible to find quickly.

Shiva Info

Mispachas Sender sitting shiva for ther Father Zt'l at 142 Powderhorn Drive Lakewood, NJ. Shachris 7:30 Mincha at 4:15 Marriv at 8 o'clock . Getting up Sunday Morning.

Mispachas Kanarek sitting Shiva for their Mother A'H at 125 E. 8th Street Lakewood off Park. Schachris 8:00 Mincha 1:40 Maariv 7:30 R' Yaakov Getting up Thursday Morning. R' Reuvain Getting up Sunday morning.

Mishpachas Aberbach sitting shiva for their

Some Purim Shtick now Legal in NJ

Walk into any store in NJ and they are now selling party snappers and other purim shtick.
New for 2018, Sparklers, party poppers and snappers are now legal in NJ. Christie signed legislation back in June, legalizing "non-explosive, non-aerial" fireworks in New Jersey. That means stores are allowed to sell sparklers, glow-worms, snakes and smoke devices in the state for the first time in decades. The law also legalized some small novelty fireworks that act as noisemakers, including party poppers and snappers that bang when they are thrown on the ground. 

Storm Update

The Jersey Shore is expected to see 4-7 inches of snow, while the rest of New Jersey could get 1 to 4 inches. A winter weather advisory is also in effect in South Jersey, while a hazardous weather outlook has been issued for the rest of New Jersey.

The snow should end by Thursday night, but it won't be melting anytime soon. The high temperature on Friday will be around 25 degrees. It will be even colder on Saturday with a high near 11. The predicted wind chill temperature at 8 a.m. Saturday: 8 degrees below zero.

The worst of the storm will hover 20 to 50 miles, or more, off the Jersey Shore But it could produce winds throughout New Jersey exceeding 45 mph.

Besides wind that could knock down trees, signs and poles, there could be incredibly poor visibility on the roadways. And after the snow exits, the temperatures will dip into the polar vortex range with some of the coldest air of what has, at just two days old, already been a bone-chilling year.

Oif Simchas Lakewood January 2nd, 2018

Update: R' Getzel Rubashkin Coming to Lakewood Motzei Shabbos at Yeshiva Gedolah Of  South Lakewood Parlor Meeting.  
Chasuna: Goldberg- Rothkopf Ateres Chana Hall Bais Faiga
-Chasuna: Cohen- Abraham fountain Ballroom Lakewood Cheder
-Chasuna: Feurer - Cohen Ne'emas Hachaim Hall Bais Tova
-Parlor meeting for Mishpacha of Reb Meilech Izak Z"L at 6 Treeside Lane, Lakewood, NJ 7:30- 10:30 Guest Speaker Rabbi Shmuel Dishon Shlita

Potential storm This Weekend

A serious storm is lurking along the East coast  and forecasters are being very cautious about it. Lakewood may get up to 6 inches. 
What do you do if you loose power on shabbos and its near or below zero?

There is the potential for not only a foot or more of snow to fall but also the risk of hurricane-force winds and frigid air at the same time. Tremendous blowing and drifting snow is likely and some communities could be isolated for several days in the wake of the storm, should this worst-case scenario unfold, according to the release by the NWS.

Charidy Campaign $72,000* Yeshiva Stolin Karlin of Lakewood

                                                             Donate HERE 

*72 Hours = $72,000* Yeshiva Stolin Karlin of Lakewood has B"H established itself over the last 3 years as a Cheder that excels in chinuch. We’ve witnessed with great siyata dishmaya the amazing growth of our cheder. JOIN US!  In celebrating 3 Years of excellence in chinuch!

Rabbi Duvi Bensoussan: The Untold Story of President Trump and Shalom Rubashkin

Another story.

Hamodia: A Discussion about Bitcoin "Short on substance and large on Flash and Glitz"

From the Hamodia Financial Event The New Tax Law and Bitcoin: What You Need To Know: Watch Video Below.
Why are Heimishe people more susceptible to these scams?

Rabbi Issamar Ginzberg,(see video below minute mark 1:14:00) renowned marketing strategist and Hamodia columnist, gave a characteristically lively and humorous 20-minute presentation, punctuated by some attention-grabbing visual gags, laying out in brief how bitcoin works. He also gave some insight into psychological factors that, in his view, are contributing to the popularity of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In sum, his experience and understanding led him to the conclusion that bitcoin is short on substance and large on flash and glitz that are enticing many to jump onto something they don’t quite understand.

Mr. Naftali (Mark) Horowitz, (Video 1:33:45) managing director and financial advisor at J.P. Morgan, followed, and spoke in even starker terms about what he deemed a scam in the tradition of many schemes and cons that have befallen the world at large and the frum community in particular. He cautioned against the human tendency of confirmation bias, seeking information that only confirms a rosy view of reality without taking opposing views into account. And he insisted that to purchase bitcoin, with no product or revenue stream behind it, cannot be deemed an investment but is mere speculation, akin to seeking profits through gambling. He called for potential investors to follow the example of Warren Buffett or JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, who have both said purchasing bitcoin is a bad idea, and advised, instead, to pursue sound, long-term investments. Read More at Hamodia.com

Video: Hespedim at BMG for Harav Shteinman ZTL

Harav Malkiel Kotler Shlita 36:30 
Harav Moshe Hillel Hirsch Shlita 1:16:45 
Harav Don Segal Shlita 1:50:30 
Harav Yeruchem Olshin Shlita 2:31:30

Oif Simchas Lakewood January 1, 2018

-Vort: Hachosson Sruly Bak to Hakallah Mindy Wechsler at Estreia 7:30pm
-Chasuna: Illes - Gruenbaum at Ateres Chana hall Bais faiga

Last night to say Kiddush Levanah until Jan 2, 12:42 AM

-Kinus at Pine River shul Monday Night at 8pm  with Reb Yitzchok Sorotzkin Shlita LZechus Refuah Shelama HaBachor Shlomo Ben Sarah Aliza Sorotzkin @ 8:00pm Maariv 8:45pm. Call in: 712-775 -7100 Pin: 3069# 

Tonight: Divrei Hisoirerus in BMG for Harav Shteinman Zatzal

Watch Live Stream HERE

Helpful Tips from Lakewood Chaveirim

Members responded to over 230 calls in the cold yesterday.
Open up cabinets and vanities to allow heat in. 
* Let sinks drip a bit over night to avoid freezing.
* Remove soda cans, bottles from vehicles to avoid busting.
* Don't turn off the heat even if going away.
If your heat runs on oil DONT let the tank empty completely before calling for a fill up. if you do let it run dry your asking for big trouble when u refill it, because your heater most likely will not start up without calling a repairman.

Photos: At The Philadelphia Alumni Shiur in Lakewood

Rav Shmuel Kamenetzky Shlita at The Coventry shul speaking to Philadelphia Yeshiva Alumni today.

Groups from Across the Country and around the world Joining Shivti Yarchei Kallah

Groups from Miami, Moscow, Chicago and elsewhere will be joining the annual Beth Medrash Govoha Shivti Yarchei Kallah this weekend. The Yarchei Kallah begins on Motzei Shabbos, January 6,2018 at 8:30 pm and concludes on Monday evening, January 8,2018 at approximately 8:30 pm. It will take place at the  Hyatt Regency Hotel in Princeton, NJ. The Sugya learned will be on the topic of Lifnei iver "וְלִפְנֵ֣י עִוֵּ֔ר לֹ֥א תִתֵּ֖ן מִכְשֹׁ֑ל".
 This year’s shiur will be given by Rav Asher Weiss from Yerushalayim.  The 4 Lakewood w Roshei Yeshiva will stop by during the program. To register click HERE

Monday January 1, 2018 Lakewood

-Lakewood Township Municipal Offices will be Closed on Monday, January 1, 2018 for New Year's Day

-Agra D'Pirka Halacha shiurim at Khal Zichron Yaakov 175 Sunset Lakewood, NJ
 10:30am-12:00 pm Rav Dov Kahan at 10:30 on the topic of Golus in Western Society- Rav Micha Cohn 11:15 Yiush and Hefker when does ownership end.

-Kinus at Pine River shul Monday Night at 8pm w/Reb Yitzchok Sorotzkin Shlita LZechus Refuah Shelama HaBachor Shlomo Ben Sarah Aliza Sorotzkin @ 8:00pm Maariv 8:45pm.

-Atzeres Hisoirerus for Rav Shteinman ZTL at BMG 6:00 pm

No Threat to Public in Long Branch, NJ Shooting

Four family members are dead after a shooting with an assault rifle in Long Branch, New Jersey, law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation tell NBC 4 New York. 

Oif Simchas/Events Lakewood December 31, 2017

-Vort of Hachosson Shloimy Milworm to Kallah Naftali @ River Terrace 1094 river ave Lakewood 6:00 pm
-Lakewood Chaveirim Responds to over 200 calls today Friends u can count on
-Parlor Meeting for Lev Pinchas 17 Walker Drive,(The Woods) Lakewood, NJ 7:30 pm Divrei Bracha Rabbi Yitzchak Dwek

-Shiur By Reb Chaim Kramer on Toras Breslov at Berditchev Kloiz 9:45 pm 

-Want to go to Florida? snow expected there too

BDE

Petira of HaRav Yitzchok Sender Ztl father of R' Moshe R' Shraga R' Dovid R' Yakov R' Mordechi R'  Meir R' Shlomo.  Rabbi Yitzchok Sender ZT'L was a Rosh Yeshiva in Skokie Yeshiva,IL a Gaon and Talmid Chochom he was Mechaber seforim and authored the acclaimed commentators series in English on Yomim Tovim. He recently moved to Lakewood.
The Levaya will take place 9:30 am tomorrow morning at Khal Zichron Pinchos 145 Flintlock Lakewood, NJ  (off Powderhorn dr New England Village).
TNZBH

NWS: Wind Chill Advisory Tonight- Frostbite in 30 minutes

Wind Chill Advisory Alert:
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM 
EST MONDAY... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to range from 5 above zero to 10 below zero. 
 * WHERE...Portions of central and southern New Jersey, southeast Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland, and all of Delaware. 

New Dates for Trash pick in Lakewood

Starting January 1, 2018, all normal trash (green can) and recycling (yellow can) pickups for Thursday and Friday will be collected the day before. So if the normal pickup day was Thursday, it is now Wednesday. If your normal pickup day was Friday, it is now Thursday.

Starting January 1, 2018, the bulk trash pickup day will be Friday (not Wednesdays), every week according to your zone*. Bulk trash are items, such as brush, metal, leaves, e-waste, and sanitation bulk. All residents must call the DPW for an appointment at 732-905-3405 to have bulk trash picked up. Remember, bulk trash is only collected once a month in your zone so if a holiday occurs on your bulk trash pickup week, you will have to wait until the next month.

Melava Malka Motzei Shabbos Parshas Vayechi 5778 Lakewood

MOISTURE FROM TODAYS MELTED SNOW MAY REFREEZE INTO ICY STRETCHES OF PAVEMENT TONIGHT. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY SIDEWALKS, SLIPPERY PARKING LOT SURFACES AND ICY SPOTS ON SOME OF THE LESS TRAVELED ROADS.

-Inaugural Dinner Yeshiva Lekach Menahel Rav Gershon Eichorn Tov at 10 Sienna way 8:30- 10:00 pm Divrei Bracha Rosh Yeshiva Harav Yeruchem Olshin shlita 

-Annual Dinner Skver Talmud Torah of Lakewood at Tashbar hall 82 Oak street 8:30 pm

-Lakewood Fellowship Melava Malka

-Mekimi production  at Yeshiva Ktana hall 120 second street 8:30 pm (for Women only)

Bais Kaila School annual Melava Malka

Lakewood Zmanim ערב שבת פרשת ויחי - חזק

 Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Vayechi/Shabbos Chazak Friday 11 Teves 5778/December 29, 2017


-Candle lighting 4:21 pm
-Shkiah 4:39 pm
Weather for Shabbos hi of 10 Friday Night,shabbos day Hi of 28 very cold with a little snow, accumulating a coating to an inch.
!חזק חזק ונתחזק

Bun Burger Kitchen opens in Lakewood

Bun Burger Kitchen soft opening in Lakewood Located 1091 river Avenue, Todd Plaza South Lakewood, NJ  (732) 806-5287
From Great Kosher Restaurants Facebook Page:
Words from the chef, Jason Cappetta (former chef of Ottimo Cafe)

"There really is nothing quite like starting up a new restaurant. Its like building a plane from scratch and hoping it will fly. It's an idea, it's a spark of passion, a collaboration of dreams, love, hard work and talent. It's finding out people's skills and nurturing them , it's identifying their weaknesses, overcoming them and finding out what they are made of. As a chef , it's taking what you have learned from years of physical and mental exhaustion and building a team that will execute the ultimate vision. The odds are against you, but still you see it through." Photos courtesy of Elan Kornblum

Bitter Cold Temps Through next Week

Forecasters expect the cold weather to stick around for a while and remain below freezing until January 7th. Snow is expected over shabbos Between 1-2 inches inch in the Central Jersey area. Still too early but some forecasts are predicting a bigger storm for next weekend. 

 If you see Yeshiva  Bochurim Walking or Hitching Please pick them up. Take Meshulachim into your homes and give them a hot drink offer to drive them around. 

Ocean County Department of Human Services activated a cold Blue alert when Temps fall below freezing.

 If you see anyone homeless they can seek shelter at the warming center 
Lakewood Community Center 20 East 4th Street Lakewood, NJ
Thursday 12/28/17- Tuesday 01/02/18  7:00pm until 8:00am the following day.

"Surreal" The Yated and the Rubashkin story

It was an unpopular stance to take, but Rabbi Lipschutz put pen to paper and wrote what was on his mind and in his heart. He couldn’t stand by silently as a good man was being maligned.

Yated Neeman 
Surreal
By Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger -  Dec 27, 2017
It’s a day and a moment that I will forever remember. We had dreamed, we had prayed, we had hoped. We had talked, we had read, we had pondered. We had written and we had reported. Shalom Mordechai had become part of our lives in some way, shape or form.

While Shalom Mordechai’s belief in his salvation seemed ever-present, we, in an honest moment, will admit that we had moments of questioning and doubt. There were good tidings and then there were apparent setbacks. Our emotions seemed to be on a proverbial roller coaster for about a decade.

The reaction we witnessed to the phenomenal news this past week was a reflection of just how personal Shalom Mordechai’s plight was to Klal Yisroel across the globe.
Here at the Yated, we didn’t just report on Shalom Mordechai. We seemed to be living his saga week in and week out.

I recall like yesterday when Rabbi Lipschutz became the first member of the Jewish media or of any Jewish group to publicly recognize and bring attention to the miscarriage of justice perpetrated in this case. He had the courage of his conviction to wholly devote his newspaper – and, in truth, his life – to the cause of Shalom Mordechai.