Chasunas:

Franco - Ben Chaim Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Klugman- Platnick Fountain Ballroom 

Stern - Shnidman Ateres Esther 

Barenbaum - Eisner Ateres Blima 

Mandel - Broderik Ne'emas Hachaim 

Shmuckler - Rubinstein Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Weinberg - Pecker  Bais Faiga

Messes  Cedar Palace

Kiddush Levana opportunity

 Weather: 73° Light rain transitioning to a few showers for the afternoon Chance of rain 60%.

Showers and thunderstorms will move across New Jersey this afternoon and evening as a cold front passes through, with locally heavy rain and gusty winds possible

Today is Memorial day commemorating the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Most national retailers, grocery stores and restaurant chains will be open on Memorial Day, however banks and post offices will be closed. The stock market will also be closed.

- With less than two months before the New Jersey’s new e-bike laws takes effect on July 19, the New Jersey-based E-Bike Coalition is looking to amend or replace the controversial law regulating the bikes (Onejersey NJ.com)

- Rav Yaakov Bender shlita speaking at a hashkafa in the workplace event today in Lakewood  blasts the  LBA leagues in Lakewood calling it meshuga oifen kup and way out of hand  asking what are we doing to our children?? Why do they allow it?

He said there's 8 pages in the Voice of Lakewood full of stats of the games! Meshugah!! He remarked that where he lives in the 5 towns they kids play ball in the afternoon with their regular clothing no uniforms and that's it. But whats going on is crazy. The audience gave a round of applause to his remarks. 

- Update Levaya in Lakewood tonight 7:30pm at the chapel office 7th street with kevura in Monsey.

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Shmuel Yosef Fishbain ZTL , longtime Rav of White Lake, NY in the Catskills was niftar at the age of 99 after leading the community for more than 55 years.

Born in Chicago in 1927, he was raised in a pioneering Torah family and  was sent to learn in NY at Yeshiva Torah Vodaath and  later Telshe Yeshiva. He later served as a maggid shiur at Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel under Rav Yisroel Zev Gustman. Rav Fishbain maintained close ties with many leading gedolim and rebbes, including Rav Moshe Feinstein and Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky. Before arriving in White Lake in the early 1970s, he served as rov in several Catskills communities, including Ellenville and Hurleyville. For more than 50 years, Rav Shmuel Yosef Fishbain stood as a pillar of Torah in the Catskills, devoted to Torah, halachah, and authentic hashkafah with tremendous mesiras nefesh.

Known for his warmth and humility, he guided generations of families while preserving the traditions and standards of earlier generations. He is survived by his rebbetzin, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The levaya is expected to take place in Monsey. See more at Matzav

- Giyus: Reporter Ari Kelman I24 news reports several Rabbonim within Degel HaTorah Refused to Join and sign on with Rav Dov Lando's Letter on Dissolving the Right wing Bloc. They Explained: "We have no alternative besides the traditional bloc as we are instructed so by our founder harav Shach ztl if we dissolve the bloc, even the slim chance that we will succeed in resolving the issue - will collapse."

- Adirei haTorah satellite location 50% of seats sold by 3 PM today 

- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was taken to Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital late this evening, his office says, adding that the premier was receiving unspecified dental treatment.

- President Trump is scheduled for a routine medical and dental examination at Walter Reed tomorrow. Of course the rag Washington Post’s headline is Trump faces health questions.

- Sale at Bingo Macabee Pizza Bagels 18 ct $7.99

- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill was prevented from accessing Delaney Hill this morning, but Senator Andy Kim was allowed in after she left. Approximately 300 detainees at the ICE detention center in Newark are holding a hunger and labor strike in protest over what they say are poor conditions, lack of access to adequate medical care and insufficient food

Rainfall totals as of yesterday Howell at 1.78 inches, followed by Jackson at 1.56 inches, Lakewood at 1.45 inches, and Toms River at 1.23 inches.

- Memorial day shiurim at B"M Kol Chaim 618 Drive Caranetta Dr lakewood. Delivered by Rav Moshe unger shlita and Rav Doniel Neustadt shlita 10:30 am 

- Today 9 Sivan marks the First Yartzeit of RavEliezer (Ezzy) Newhouse zt”l

- Minyan Shelanu resumes rayze it campaign after it was paused due to the petirah of Reb Chaim Abadi donate Here The Shloshim event will take place next week Monday 

- Lakewood Girls high school acceptance letters are  supposed go out later this week while many are still not placed which may postpone the mailing.

- Gas prices come down a bit averaging $4.38 a gallon 

- A publication issued by the Kehillas of Amshinov has caused a halachick storm after it published a rumor between the Admor of Amshinov and his son, as the Rebbe says that even today one may ascend to the Temple Mount, but not too far in. The rebbe's son issued a clarification. The Rebbe’s comments about the Hat Habayis were taken out of context. Supporters insist he never permitted Jews to ascend Har HaBayis in practice, and that the published remarks were only part of an internal halachic discussion. They emphasize that his view remains in line with mainstream halachic authorities that Jews should not ascend the Temple Mount today because of the serious prohibition involved

- BDE: Petirah of Rebbetzin Esther Leiba Zaks a”h, almanah of HaGaon Rav Hillel Zaks zt”l, Rosh Yeshivas Knesses Hagedolah, who was niftar at the age of 91. The levayah will take place tonight at Yeshivas Knesses Hagedolah in Modiin Illit, followed by kevurah on Har HaZeisim.

Rebbetzin Zaks was born into one of the great Torah families of the generation daughter of HaGaon Rav Moshe Chevroni zt”l, Rosh Yeshivas Chevron, and Rebbetzin Rochel a”h, daughter of HaGaon Rav Moshe Mordechai Epstein zt”l. Her shidduch with Rav Hillel Zaks zt”l was suggested by Rav Aharon Kotler zt”l during one of his visits to Eretz Yisrael.

- At the Adirei HaTorah event at Cure Insurance Arena, seating is organized by shul groups and divided into four tiers: Premium, Priority, Lower Bowl, and Upper Bowl. When members of the same shul purchase tickets within the same tier, their seats are automatically grouped together, so attendees can stay seated with their kehilla and friends while choosing the price level that fits their budget. There will not be a dais as the event will be a mostly hook up to the main event at xfinity arena in Philadelphia. Organizers describe it as an "immersive" experience which means technology completely surrounds you, engaging your senses to make you feel like you are actively inside a virtual or simulated environment rather than just a passive observer. 

- Traffic: The Garden State Parkway will be one of the most heavily traveled highways in the nation tonight. as thousands of vacationers return home from the Jersey shore

- Nichum Aveilim: Shiva for Rav Yisroel Chaim Pichey z"l  is @ 214 Regent drive Lakewood 

Shachris 7:30 am, Mincha 8:00 pm, Maariv 9:00

- The President of the State of Israel Isaac Herzog on a tour of Bnei Brak was invited to put a mezuzah in the home of the Chazon Ish zt'l. who had a personal connection to his grandfather, Chief Rabbi Rav Yitzchak Herzog. 

- Mayor of Paterson, NJ Andre Sayegh, whose parents are from Syria and Lebanon, is holding a Palestinian flag raising ceremony at City Hall next Friday June 5.

-Japanese researchers are moving forward with plans for a revolutionary hypersonic passenger aircraft capable of flying at speeds more than twice as fast as the retired Concorde jet, potentially flights from Tokyo to the United States in just two hours.

- Giyus: Rav Yitzchak Zilberstein addressed rumors about replacing Degel MKs, rejecting claims of internal failure and quoting Rav Dov Landau that they have “faithfully fulfilled their mission.” His comments come amid growing criticism from some voters over the handling of the giyus issue, with concerns that frum representatives have not done enough to protect yeshiva bochurim facing enforcement actions. Critics argue that bochurim facing arrest or enforcement actions have not received sufficient political protection, especially Sefardi bochurim despite earlier expectations that rabbinic and political leadership would strongly intervene.

- Experts are warning that invasive “jumping worms” are spreading in New Jersey and could damage gardens, plants, forests, and lawns by rapidly consuming the leaf layer that keeps soil healthy. Also known as “crazy snake worms” or “Alabama jumpers,” the worms thrash violently and can even launch themselves slightly off the ground. Researchers say their aggressive feeding changes soil composition and disrupts ecosystems, making them a growing concern for homeowners and environmental experts.

- Update: A new federal push to make daylight saving time permanent—backed by President Trump and advanced through Congress could end clock changes in New Jersey if it becomes law. Under the proposal, the U.S. would stop “falling back” and “springing forward,” locking the country into year-round daylight saving time. Because of a dormant New Jersey trigger law, the state would automatically adopt the change if federal legislation passes.

If enacted, winters in New Jersey would mean much darker mornings (sunrise close to 8:30 a.m.), but later sunsets/shkiah in the evening (after 5:30 p.m.), potentially benefiting retail and Jersey Shore tourism. The earliest possible rollout could be late 2026, though delays could push it to 2027.

- Continued tefilos for the mekubal Rav Dov Kook shlita tonight there will be a atzeres tefillah tonight led by his father-in-law, Rav Yitzchak Zilberstein in Ramat Elchanan. Name is Dov ben Shoshana 

- Chicago rabbonim issue public warning that some individuals are allegedly taking advantage of communal trust by requesting urgent loans or credit-card use (points, miles, emergency funds, or deposits for services) and then failing to repay. It stresses that these requests may be misleading and could cause financial harm within the community. They instruct members not to agree to significant loans or credit-card use without first consulting a familiar Rav.

 LSTA notifies The Lakewood community of an important change to student transportation eligibility that will take effect beginning with the 2026–2027 school year.

According to a notice distributed to parents, the Lakewood Board of Education has updated its transportation eligibility guidelines in order to "align with policies followed by neighboring townships." Under the revised policy, students must be 5 years old by September 30 in order to qualify for Board-funded transportation services.

The new guideline will impact children born between October 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021 who are entering school during the 2026–2027 academic year. Families with children in this category may no longer qualify for transportation coverage previously available under earlier criteria.

Parents can opt in at a cost of  $1,272.00 ($1,177.00 cost + $95.00 processing fee)

Officials stated that notifications have already been emailed directly to affected families with additional details regarding the change and available options.

Parents are encouraged to log in to the Lakewood Student Transportation Authority website to review transportation alternatives and plan accordingly for the upcoming school year.

The policy change has also sparks renewed discussion among parents regarding courtesy busing fees. Existing Board of Education guidelines stating that parents who qualify for the school lunch program should not be charged for courtesy transportation if they are unable to afford it. The question is why the Lakewood Student Transportation Authority appears to selectively follow certain BOE policies  such as adopting the new age cutoff for transportation eligibility  while continuing to charge fees for courtesy busing despite the financial hardship provisions outlined in BOE guidelines.

- Fox News: According to a senior US official, two Iranian vessels were intercepted while attempting to deploy mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The US military neutralized both IRGC boats and conducted a strike on a surface-to-air missile site in Bandar Abbas that had targeted US aircraft

- Following reports in Iran about attacks in Bandar Abbas, a Fox News reporter reports from a CENTCOM spokesperson: The US military carried out self-defense strikes in southern Iran. Among the targets attacked were missile launch sites and Iranian boats that tried to plant mines in the Strait of Hormuz

- Trump: "The Enriched Uranium (Nuclear Dust!) will either be immediately turned over to the United States to be brought home and destroyed or, preferably, in conjunction and coordination with the Islamic Republic of Iran, destroyed in place or, at another acceptable location, with the Atomic Energy Commission, or its equivalent, being witness to this process and event. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DJT"

- Official Iranian source to Al Jazeera: Iran warned Washington that any Israeli attack in Beirut would severely damage the efforts to end the war and could completely derail the diplomatic process

- Northern mayors cancel school amid escalation in fighting with Hezbollah The IDF announced tightened restrictions across northern border communities, effective Tuesday morning. Gatherings will be limited to 50 people outdoors and 200 indoors in the Confrontation Line area and towns including Meron, Bar Yochai, Or HaGanuz, and Safsufa.

 - PM Netanyahu instructed the IDF to escalate the war against Hezbollah, no more restraints, full attack.

- US senior official to Al Jazeera: Hezbollah ignored repeated requests to stop firing at Israel, including the latest warning. Israel will now respond accordingly - this is not the Biden administration

- President Trump vowed during Memorial Day remarks on May 25, 2026, that Iran will never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. He stated: “Iran will never have a nuke — not now, not ever.” Trump emphasized America’s military strength and said the U.S. remains ready to act decisively if Tehran violates any emerging peace agreement

- A source familiar with the details told i24NEWS: The negotiations between Iran and the US are progressing, but there are difficulties; there are changes and "upgrades" that each side demands in the language of the memorandum. The Iranian delegation that arrived in Qatar is an attempt to bridge the difficult gaps, such as the issue of thawing the funds that the Iranians demand.

- After massive Hezbollah drone attacks on civilians' areas in the north of Israel and IDF soldiers in the south of Lebanon in the past 48 hours. An Israeli source to i24NEWS regarding Lebanon: We are going to change the equation, unequivocally.

- PM Netanyahu has privately acknowledged to close associates that Israel has limited sway over President Trump’s decisions regarding Iran, according to two sources. According to two Israeli officials familiar with these discussions who spoke to Reuters, Netanyahu’s remarks come at a time when Israel has been largely excluded from negotiations aimed at reaching an early agreement to end the conflict.

- New details on the items currently in the negotiations between the US and Iran: (Amit Segal)

As of now, the Iranians are ONLY willing to commit to not developing nuclear weapons, while the US is offering one of the options: to sell the uranium to the US, transfer the material to a third-party country, or dilute the material.

 Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is insistent on having Iranian management, and the US wants free navigation.

Regarding the frozen Iranian assets: there is NO agreement, so the Qataris proposed to give a "loan" of 12 billion dollars to Iran for humanitarian needs.

Lebanon is included in the agreement, but it is unclear what type of ceasefire will be imposed. 

- Iran News agency Tasnim associated with the IRGC: "Reports that Iran is ready to remove enriched uranium from the country are not true, and they are part of US psychological warfare." The text of the MOU DOES NOT include any clause indicating Iran's willingness to remove nuclear materials from the country, nor does it include any commitment to any nuclear step."

- Saudi Arabia rejects President Trump's demand: "Following Trump's remarks, a Saudi source to CNN: 'Saudi Arabia will reach normalization with Israel only within the framework of an 'irreversible path' to establish a Palestinian state

-  US President Donald Trump says the yet to be unveiled peace agreement with Iran “will either be a great and meaningful one, or there will be no deal.” His remarks came after Iran said a “degree of understanding” has been reached with the US on many issues but that an agreement is not imminent.

- Trump: It should be ‘mandatory’ for 6 Muslim nations involved in Iran deal to join Abraham Accords

- Iran’s chief negotiator in talks with the United States, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the Qatari capital Doha on Monday for talks on diplomatic efforts to end the war.

- Earlier today, an explosive drone struck a home in the northern border community of Metula amid a wave of attacks. No injuries were reported

- The IDF issues an evacuation warning for the southern Lebanese city of Tyre and surrounding areas ahead of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.

CBS: US intelligence estimates that the Iranian operatives who were authorized to work with the Trump administration are struggling to communicate within the government system due to the difficulty of reaching the top leadership, including the Supreme Leader and other senior officials who are also hiding, and this is one of the main reasons why the details of the agreement are progressing slowly.

- Rubio said: Israel will be able to operate in Lebanon as it is operating now, even within the framework of the agreement being formed with Iran. Israel always has the right to defend itself. So does every country in the world. If Hezbollah fires missiles at Israel, Israel has the full right to respond and prevent this from happening. This is understood now, during the current ceasefire, and it will be understood beyond that as well.

- Donald J Trump Truth Social Post:

"I laugh at all of the Dumocrats, RINOS, and Fools who know nothing about the potential deal I am making with Iran, things that haven’t even been negotiated yet, weak and ineffective people like failed Senator Thom Tillis (Soon out of office!), Bill Cassidy, who just suffered a massive Primary loss, really bad Congressman Thomas Massie, a major sleazebag who lost in a landslide to a great American Patriot (Endorsed by “TRUMP”) after showing tremendous disloyalty to his Party (and Country!), and almost all Dumocrats, people that have totally lost their way, constantly supporting bad policy and even worse candidates, but are constantly critical of each and every fantastic win I have. These people should go home and rest, they do nothing but create division and loss. In other words, they are losers! The deal with Iran will either be a great and meaningful one, or there will be no deal. It will be the exact opposite of the JCPOA disaster negotiated by the failed Obama Administration, which was a direct and open path to a Nuclear Weapon for Iran. No, I don’t do deals like that! President DJT".

- Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, sustained “superficial injuries” to his face, head and legs during the February 28 airstrike that killed his father, Iran’s Health Ministry said, seeking to downplay the impact on his health.

-  WSJ: “Will Trump bail out Iran’s regime The Iranian regime has entered this war while grappling with political and economic crises. The war has exacerbated them even further. Saving the regime now through economic rescue will be the true betrayal – in the American interest even more than in the Iranian people's interest

Unlike last year’s primary, which saw a noisy and ultimately unsuccessful campaign by Josh Gottheimer, this year’s primary election season has remained mostly quiet so far. Early voting begins Tuesday, May 26, and runs through Sunday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, except Sunday when polls close at 6 p.m. Election Day will be held Tuesday, June 2, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Lakewood residents may vote at Town Hall or at any public polling location in Ocean County, including locations in Jackson, Brick, and the Manchester Library. Early voting continues through Sunday, followed by Election Day on Tuesday, June 2.

Last year, approximately 250 residents switched their party affiliation from Republican to Democrat for the primary election. Under New Jersey law, voters who wished to switch back were required to do so at least 55 days before the primary. Registered Democrats may vote only in the Democratic primary, and Republicans only in the Republican primary. Independent voters may declare a party affiliation at the polling place on Election Day.

In Lakewood, two seats on the Township Committee are up for election

this year.  Mayor Ray Coles is running on the Democratic ticket, while Debbie Fuentes is seeking reelection as a Republican. Challenging for the Republican nomination are resident Aaron Hirsch, a regular presence at Township Committee meetings, and current fire commissioner Moshe Raitzik. You can vote  for  two candidates on the republican ticket.

 On the Democratic side, Harriet Goldberg is running alongside Coles on the ballot.

Lakewood Township Committee candidate Aaron Hirsch is a frequent attendee at township  meetings, is campaigning on issues he says directly impact local families, including disruptive road closures, school funding inequities, and rising property taxes. Hirsch criticized the lack of coordination between state and local agencies over road work scheduled on Erev Shabbos and Erev Yom Tov, pledging to push for greater accountability to prevent future disruptions. He also highlighted what he described as unfair treatment in state education funding, noting that Lakewood has the largest K-12 student population in New Jersey but ranks 77th in school funding. According to Hirsch, the funding shortfall has forced the township to rely on loans and higher property taxes, while local leadership has failed to secure meaningful results. He vowed to advocate aggressively for resources and policies that better support Lakewood residents.

Candidate Moshe Raitzik has been dedicated  to Lakewood serving on various boards. In his recent campaign for Lakewood it focused on safety, transparency, infrastructure, and taxpayer accountability. Raitzik has pledged to push for safer development by increasing oversight of traffic, fire access, sidewalks, and neighborhood safety concerns tied to new construction projects. He also says Lakewood’s master plan must be updated so roads, utilities, and infrastructure can properly support the township’s continued growth.

Raitzik has also emphasized the need for greater public involvement in local government. He supports restoring in-person Township Committee meetings to make it easier for residents to participate and voice concerns. In addition, he is advocating for expanded hazardous-road busing for children who currently walk on unsafe roads without sidewalks.

A current fire commissioner and former Board of Education and Planning Board member, Raitzik says his background in education and public service gives him firsthand understanding of the needs of Lakewood families. 

Chasunas:

Lewin - Deckelbaum Ateres Reva 

Zafrani - Masalton Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Berger - Heller Fountain Ballroom 

Bodenheimer - Goldstein  Cedar Palace 

Simchas chosson vkalah  request @ Ateres Esther hall 9pm

- Siyum HaTorah  kollel Mashkimim Beru hall

Weather: 55° Areas of fog. L

Weather: 59° Cloudy with occasional rain showers. Chance of rain 50%.

- Soft opening today at Mendelsohns pizza new lakewood/Toms River location delivering the Brooklyn experience  located at 2360 Lakewood rt at the old stop n shop plaza off rt 9.

- On Thursday a House committee overwhelmingly approved legislation that would keep daylight saving time in place throughout the entire year. The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 48-1 to advance the Sunshine Protection Act, a proposal aimed at eliminating the long-criticized ritual of changing clocks every spring and fall. The measure is expected to be folded into a broader five-year transportation package.

This will impact the frum community as shachris during the winter won't start before 8am with a late zman for Netz. Kids will be waiting in the dark to get on a bus to school.

- Traffic Alert: Memorial Day weekend  the Garden State Parkway  one of the most heavily traveled highways in the nation As tens of thousands of drivers head south to kick off the unofficial start of the summer season.

- NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she is disturbed by reports of unsafe and inhumane conditions at Delaney Hall, in Newark where ICE detainees are stationed. she renewed her call to close the private detention facility, and said she is working with ICE, lawmakers, and advocates to ensure humane treatment and accountability

Update: TAdirei Hatorah satellite location will be at the Cure Arena in Trenton,  has a seating capacity of 10,500. The website and phone line to order tickets will be open later today.

Organizers have not announced if there will be a daisy with live program at Cure Arena or just a hook up to the main event in Philadelphia.

- An earthquake has been recorded in northern Israel around the Sea of Galilee Kineret, measuring at 3.5 on the Richter scale.

- A notice  was posted at the Biala chasidus Bais Medrash in EY over Shavuos: A call not to enter into transactions in the "Kiryat Lakewood" project in Ma'aleh Amos, as the  development is not secure financially alongside a call not to lend a hand to the exorbitant apartment prices in the settlement's second-hand market. There no mention who is behind either the kirya or the notice.

- Giyus: Netanyahu prepared a updated draft law to be voted on, however Rav Dov Landau instructed the MKs that they are not going to support this version at this time. New sections are likely to be held on September 15.

Charedim who are considered draft Dodgers as of today will not be eligible for discounts on finances of purchasing a home.

-Lakewood Township announced today  that due to the inclement weather, the planned 2026 Memorial Day Parade scheduled to take place on Monday morning has been cancelled.

- Lakewood High school acceptance letters to go out this week Tuesday. There's still hundreds of girls that have yet to be places yet into a school.

- Hachnosas Sefer Torah today to the Skulen B"M of Lakewood procession leaving from the Gratter building on Park Ave. 4:30pm to Skulen. 

- Hachnosas Sefer Torah at Talmud Torah Yeaodei HaTorah procession leaving from Joe Parker Rd and  Cedarwood 1:30pm

- Lakewood, home to one of the state’s largest Orthodox Jewish communities, reported a birth rate of 36.1 per 1,000 residents in 2023. By comparison, the city of Newark has a birth rate of 12.5.

As a result, nearly 20,500 babies were born in Lakewood between 2020 and 2023, according to the New Jersey Department of Health. That’s nearly equivalent to the entire population of Point Pleasant, 19,463.(NJ.com)

-  Adirei HaTorah announce satellite location  with cheaper ticket prices taking place at Cure Arena in Trenton. Organizers say the reason the tickets sold out in few hours is due to the yeshiva having 11000 talmidim  plus many tickets reserved for VIP sections and donors left a few thousand for purchase by the general public. According to an article in TVOl there is no plans for a live stream however the event has been lived streamed every year.

- Chasuna season resumes the busy June season fron Shavuos to Shiva Asar BTamuz over 200 wedding Kahn are booked for the Lakewood area 

- The sign atop MetLife Stadium read "New York New Jersey Stadium" on Friday, reflecting the temporary name of the venue during the World Cup. The more prominent of two signs will soon read "New Jersey New York Stadium" according to Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Who said “I will always put New Jersey first, and I wanted to make sure the stadium hosting eight World Cup matches in our state did the same".

-  Trader Joe's newly released sugar-free Sweet and Sour Gummy Worms. Shoppers have reported experiencing significant digestive distress and laxative effects after consuming the candy, which contains 14 grams of fiber per serving approximately half of the daily recommended intake. It is kosher with a Chof K Dairy hashgocha.

- Early voting begins Tuesday for primary elections in New Jersey. In Lakewood there are 2 seats on the township committee up for reelection Mayor Ray Coles as the democrat and Debbie Fuentes as the republican. The primary challengers on the ballot for the republican seat are  resident Mr.  Aaron Hirsch a regular at township meetings and current fire commissioner Moshe Raitzik. The running mate on the Democrat ballot is Harriet Goldberg.

A  IDF soldier was killed yesterday in southern Lebanon. Nehoray Leizer, 19, from Eilat, was killed by an explosive drone from Hezbollah. He is the 11th soldier killed during this round.

- The spokesperson for the National Security Committee in the Iranian parliament, Ebrahim Rezaei, in an interview with Al Jazeera, referred to the negotiations on enriched uranium: "At this stage, we have no negotiations at all with the US on the nuclear issue. If there is progress and the US shows positive intentions, we can discuss other issues. Enrichment is not something that can be negotiated. This technology has cost us a lot, and we will not give it up.

- Trump: “If I make a deal with Iran, it will be a good and proper one, not like the one made by Obama, which gave Iran massive amounts of CASH, and a clear and open path to a Nuclear Weapon. Our deal is the exact opposite, but nobody has seen it, or knows what it is. It isn’t even fully negotiated yet. So don’t listen to the losers, who are critical about something they know nothing about. Unlike those before me who should have solved this problem many years ago, I don’t make bad deals! President DJT”- Senior Trump administration official to CBS: The Iranians agreed in principle to a deal that would include the removal of the uranium enriched by Iran.

- Fox News from a senior White House official: No deal without enriched uranium. We won't sign a deal with Iran today or tomorrow. The president typically gives them 5 to 7 days to reach a deal. We will not make a bad deal, that's for sure

- Senior official in the Trump administration: No signing of the agreement is expected today. There are still some details to be finalized. There is still back-and-forth regarding certain details, some words that are important to us, and some words that are important to them. The Iranian system in its current configuration is not moving quickly—Axios

- The IDF Chief of Staff on Iran: "We are prepared to return to intense fighting immediately and to weaken the Iranian terror regime and its capabilities more deeply. We will maintain readiness and flexibility to act as long as necessary."

-  Fox News: A senior official in the administration says, "If the Iranians show significant flexibility on the enrichment issue, then we will also show significant flexibility on easing sanctions." Regarding the nuclear issue, the current plan is to deal with the entire stockpile of enriched material. "If a final agreement is reached where the Iranians continue to enrich, then there is really no final agreement," the official added

- PM Netanyahu: I spoke last night with President Trump about the memorandum of understanding to open the Strait of Hormuz and the upcoming negotiations for a final agreement on Iran's nuclear program. I expressed to President Trump my deep appreciation for his steadfast commitment to Israel's security, including during the "Roar of the Lion" and "Epic Fury" operations, in which US and Israeli forces fought shoulder to shoulder against the Iranian threat. President Trump and I agreed that any final agreement with Iran must remove the nuclear threat. This means dismantling Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities and removing the enriched nuclear material from its territory. President Trump reiterated Israel's right to defend itself against threats on all fronts, including in Lebanon. The partnership between us and our two countries has been proven on the battlefield and has never been stronger. My policy, like President Trump's policy, remains unchanged: Iran will not have nuclear weapons

 - Trump: …” I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side. The Blockade will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed.”

- Netanyahu posts a picture of himself with Trunp declaring "Iran will never have a nuclear weapon "

- Rubio: Iran will never possess a nuclear weapon, certainly not as long as Donald Trump is President of the United States.

- Trump to ABC: "I can't talk about the deal; it's totally up to me, and if there is news, it will only be good news. I don't make bad deals."

- Rubio: "The idea that somehow this president, given everything he's already proven he's willing to do, is going to somehow agree to a deal that ultimately winds up putting Iran in a stronger position when it comes to nuclear ambitions is absurd."

- Over 20 explosive drones launched today by Hezbollah towards IDF positions in the North.

- Trump: “One of the worst deals ever made by our Country was the Iran Nuclear Deal, put forth and signed into existence by Barack Hussein Obama and the rank amateurs of the Obama Administration. It was a direct path to Iran developing a Nuclear Weapon. Not so with the transaction currently being negotiated with Iran by the Trump Administration - THE EXACT OPPOSITE, in fact! The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side. The Blockade will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed. Both sides must take their time and get it right. There can be no mistakes! Our relationship with Iran is becoming a much more professional and productive one. They must understand, however, that they cannot develop or procure a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb. I would like to thank, thus far, all of the countries of the Middle East for their support and cooperation, which will be further enhanced and strengthened by their joining the Nations of the historic Abraham Accords and, who knows, perhaps the Islamic Republic of Iran would like to join, as well! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Iranian official to Reuters: Contrary to reports, we DID NOT agree to hand over highly enriched uranium; the nuclear issue is not part of the preliminary agreement 

- Iran Tasnim  news: Timeline: A 30-day period to resolve the siege and lift the naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. A 60-day period to hold talks on the nuclear issue. For now, Iran has agreed to nothing on the nuclear front

- Fox News: The emerging agreement stipulates that US forces will remain near Iran for 30 days

- Senior member of the Iranian regime negotiation team, Marandi: “The Strait of Hormuz is and will remain under Iran’s control. If Trump fails to meet all of his obligations, the Islamic Republic knows how to respond. The old order is gone.”

- IDF forces identified four Hezbollah terrorists who entered a terror infrastructure. The forces attacked the infrastructure and eliminated the terrorists operating from within it.

Weather tonight: 53° Showers this evening, becoming a steady rain overnight. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.  Tomorrow 60° A steady rain in the morning. Showers continuing in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall around a half an inch. Locally heavy rainfall possible.

- Over 100,000 people came to the kosel over Shavuos and Shabbos. For Vasikin there were 20,000 at the plaza.

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Yisroel Chaim Pichey Z”L, who was niftar over Shavuos at the age of 91.

He was a rebbe in Yeshiva of Brooklyn  for many years before moving to Lakewood several years ago. He was a son in law of  R' Elimelech Mike Tress ztl.

He was from the early talmidim of Yesha Telz Cleveland.

 He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Donya Pichey, and his children R’ Eli, R’ Shloimy,  Mrrs. Rochel Levine, Mrs. Hena Rivka Willner,  Mrs. Chaya Sara Lefkowitz,  Mrs. Leebah Kahn,  Mrs. Dusie Basch, Mrs. Shevy Eisgrau. The levaya is scheduled  for tomorrow Sunday in Lakewood at 9:30 AM at the chapel off 7th st with kevurah in the Wellwood cemetery on Long Island.

- A Neelas hachag took place at BMG with  divrei chizuk delivered byvRav Yisroel Neuman shlita. Followed by dancing that went past the zman

- For the first time a neelas Hachag took place in Brisk Yeshiva at the new apt adjacent to the yeshiva on Rechov Press with the participation of supporters from the US who were spending  Shavuos in Yerushalayim  bhol

The Mashgiach Rav Don Segal shlita made a bracha of Shechayanu on erev YT  upon the publication of the new Sefer Ketzos Hachoshen featuring his footnotes the sefer is called Yeshios Don on the Ketzos.

At Mir Yerushalayim thousands celebrated the Yim Tov at the Yeshiva with shmuesen delivered by the Rosh Yeshiva Rav Lazer Yudel and the mashgiach Rav Binyomin Finkel the 3nd day for the American bichurim. The niggun of Kad Yasvun was sung before shachris.

- In Vizhnitz Bnei Brak, chassidim celebrated a historic hachnosas sefer Torah written by the Rebbe during the medical treatments he underwent in Los Angeles. On Erev Yom Tov, the Rebbe danced with the Torah atop a specially constructed platform.

- Thousands of Satmar Chasidim attended the Neelas Hachag in Kiryas Yoel Monroe culminating  spending Yom Tov with the rebbe. Followed  by the Bagleitin ceremony outdoors where everyone wishes the rebbe on Motzei Shavuos 

- Trump: Thank you to our great Secret Service and Law Enforcement for the swift and professional action taken this evening against a gunman near the White House, who had a violent history and possible obsession with our Country's most cherished structure. The gunman is dead after an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service Agents near the White House gates. This event is one month removed from the White House Correspondent'Dinner shooting, and goes to show how important it is, for all future Presidents, to get, what will be, the most safe and secure space of its kind ever built in Washington, D.C. The National Security of our Country demands it!

- After a customer wrote on Twitter that B&H photo won't let him checkout because their website observes Shabbat and said he would order from another site, users listed backbin strong support if the frum owned store for  sticking to their religious values. On the end The customer ordered the item 4 hours later from B&H.

- Early voting begins in New Jersey on Tuesday ahead of the June 2nd primary.

Trump in Monsey on Friday 1st day Shavuos

Thousands of supporters gathered Friday at Rockland Community College as President Donald Trump made a historic visit to Rockland County alongside Rep. Mike Lawler, marking the first presidential appearance in the county in nearly 50 yeara. Organizers said more than 5,000 people attended the campaign-style event focused on affordability, tax relief, and the economy. Nearby shuls on Forshay Ŕd had Trump signs welcoming the president to the area.

- IRAN DEAL? President Trump announces that Iran and the US are about to finalize a Memorandum of Understanding to bring an end to the war in Iran. 

President Donald Trump said that a peace deal with Iran has been “largely negotiated” after Oval Office calls with leaders of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain, followed by a separate call with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. 

Earlier Saturday, Trump said the odds of a “good” deal were only “a solid 50/50.”

- Reuters: The proposed plan is expected to proceed in three stages, an official end of the war, resolution of the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and opening of a 30-day window for negotiations on a broader agreement, with the possibility of an extension for another 30 days

- The New York Times is reporting that according to American sources, Iran has AGREED to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

- Sen. Lindsey Graham, expressed fear over terms that would allow the Iranian regime to survive, saying a deal that leaves Iran in a strong position in the region would lead to a “nightmare for Israel.”

Senior Republican US senators voiced criticism on Saturday over the reported terms of the deal that US President Donald Trump, is negotiating with Tehran to end the Iran war.

- Israel’s N12, Israeli officials claim that US envoy Steve Witkoff is pushing to reach a deal by any means necessary and is urging President Trump to avoid resuming hostilities.

- IDF soldier killed n Lebanon by a Hezbollah explosive drone. Noam Hamburger Z"L (23) from  Atlit.

-A person who opened fire Saturday on a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the US Secret Service said. It was the third incidence of gunfire in the vicinity of President Donald Trump in the past month.

The gunman who opened fire near the White House on Saturday afternoon has been identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best of Maryland. He was shot by Secret Service agents and died on the way to the hospital.

Best allegedly had multiple prior encounters with the Secret Service and had a history of mental health issues.

- Trump post today on Truth Social:

I am in the Oval Office at the White House where we just had a very good call with President Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, of The United Arab Emirates, Emir Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, and Minister Ali al-Thawadi, of Qatar, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah, of Pakistan, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, of Türkiye, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, of Egypt, King Abdullah II, of Jordan, and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, of Bahrain, concerning the Islamic Republic of Iran, and all things related to a Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE. An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed. Separately, I had a call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel, which, likewise, went very well. Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly. In addition to many other elements of the Agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

חג השבועות תשפ"ו לייקווד 

כד יתבין ישראל ועסקין בשמחת התורה, קודשא בריך הוא אומר לפמליא דיליה חזו בני חביבי דמשכחין לצערא דילהון ועסקין בחדוותא דילי

- Eruv Tavshilin 

- Yizkor candle reminder 

- Candle lighting 7:53 pm להדליק נר של יום טוב/שהחיינו

-Shkia 8:11 pm 

-(Maariv 1st night Minhag Hayeshiva to wait 72 minutes 9:24 pm for Temimos) 

-עלות השחר is 3:46 am

-Earliest zman for bracha on Tzizis/Talis  is 4:53 am

-נץ החמה is 5:35 am

-Sof zman Krias shema gra 9:15 am

-Sof zman tefila 10:27 am

ט שעות on Friday 4:52 pm

Weather Tonight: Low 54° Chance of rain 50%.

1st day YT Friday Hi 61° Cloudy 

2nd day YT Shabbos Hi 56° Overcast Chance of rain 60%.

(Some poskim hold it is preferable for women to wait until it is night to light candles and say Shehechiyanu on Shavuos night -Luach R' Yechiel Michel Tukatchinsky, Piskei Tshuvos 494:2 )

- Shavuos at BMG Bais Medrash Ateres Bracha will be open all night for children in Memory of Rav Kolman Krohn ZTL Program will begin 12:00 am until 15 minutes before shachris Vasikin there will be 3 breaks throughout the evening.

The Lakewood roshei yeshiva will deliver 3 shiurim over Shavuos at various botei medrashim of BMG first day after mincha.

The Neelas Hachag/Shaloshudis is at Beren hall 7 pm with a drasha by Rav Yisroel Neuman shlita

-At KNA Roberts shul  all night learning with Starbucks coffee Reb Yosef Deutsch Medrash and stories  for young and old Candy and prizes 12:00 am - 4:15 am

- Brookwood 3 Jackson - Three tracks for boys. 1-5th grade, 6th, 7th and 8th. Shiurim, stories, and learning all night.

- water and drinks on their front lawns for the Tzibbur to enjoy. Dark areas near walking paths will be lit up  up for those going to learn shavuos night. There will also be extra security over the 2 days of  yom Tov Lakewood Chaveirim put up lighting at the Eastern pedestrian bridge over Lake Carasaljo between  N. Lake and S. Lake drives.

- Lutzk Bais Medrash learning program all night for children

-Lev Avos:  Shavuos night boy kollel  Refreshments served.

-Rav Gissinger /kzy: There will be shiurim throughout the night for men & kids  with refreshments in the simcha room! 

- Bais Shabsi shavuos night Learning shiurim for talmidim

-Divrei Zikaron for Rav Shaul Brus ZTL Yartzeit first day shavuos at the Chabura rooms in BMG

 סגולה לרפואה – בעת קריאת התורה של עשרת הדיברות מושפע על העולם שפע עצום, כשם שהושפע על העולם לפני כ-3,337 שנה, בעת מתן תורה בהר סיני. כשם שבעת מתן תורה, נרפאו כל החולים, כך בכל שנה ושנה ניתן לזכות לישועות ורפואות, גם למחלות שבדרך הטבע אין ל1

 Hilchos uminhagei Shavuos 5786 (For reference only) 

- This year we make an Eruv Tavshilin on erev Shavuos since the first day Yom Tov is Friday. there are those who make sure not to eat the seuda too late after plag.

 Zman ט' שעות is 4:32pm

In Eretz Yisroel this year some shuls will lein the entire parshas Naso by Mincha on shabbos 2nd Yom Tov for bnei chutz Laaretz.

- The shabbos candles should be prepared ahead of time on the first day or prior to YT.

- poskim discuss taking a warm shower on the first day Yom Tov lekavod Shabbos. Ask you LOR

- On Shavuos at night the minhag is to wait until it is night (Tzeis Hakochavim) to daven Maariv in order to have 49 complete days. Shulchan Aruch w/Mishnah Brurah 494:1. BMG davens at 72 most shuls daven earlier 50 0r 60  minutes after shkiah.

(some poskim say that women should wait until it is night to light candles and say Shehechiyanu on Shavuos night. Luach R' Yechiel Michel Tukatchinsky, Piskei Tshuvos 494:2)

There is a minhag (brought in The Zohar) to stay up the night of Shavuos and learn Torah. This is based on the Midrash which says that Klal Yisroel overslept the night before Matan Torah and Hashem had to awaken them to receive the Torah. Therefore we stay up all night to rectify their oversight. Shulchan Aruch with Mishnah Brurah 494:1

 The Ari'zal writes that one who does not sleep the night of Shavuos and toils in Torah is assured to live out the year and no harm will occur to him. Shulchan Aruch with Mishnah Brurah 494:1

There is a compilation of torah learning known as "Tikkun Lay'l Shavuos" which has The Zohar and the writings of The Ari'zal as its source, and many have the minhag to say/learn this on Shavuos night. Kaf Hachaim 106:7, Lev Dovid L'Hachidah.

 Generally women should not say the "Tikkun Lay'l Shavuos". However, some say that a woman who counted all the days of Sefiras Ha'omer may learn the portions of the Tikkun which are from Tanach. S'U Rav Poalim 1SY:9, Kaf Hachaim 106:8

 One who stayed awake all night of Shavuos should immediately, at Alos Hashachar wash one's hands for Netilas Yadayim without a beracha, and listen to Birchas Hatorah from someone who slept, before one continues to learn.

Shulchan Aruch 4:14, 47:12MB28

 Before Shachris one should use the restroom, wash his hands and then make the berachos of "al netilas yadayim" and "asher yotzar". Shulchan Aruch w/Mishnah Brurah 594:1

 One who stayed awake all night should not make a beracha on his tzitzis. Rather, he should make the beracha on his Tallis Gadol and have in mind to be yotze for his tzitzis with the same beracha. Shulchan Aruch w/Mishnah Brurah 494:1

 One who stayed awake all night should listen to the berachos of "Elokai Neshama" and "Hamaveir Shayna Mayeinoi" from someone who slept during the night.

Shulchan Aruch w/Mishnah Brurah 46:MB24

 One who goes to sleep after Alos Hashachar Shavuos morning (or on any day) does not say the beracha of Hamapil. Shulchan Aruch w/Mishnah Brurah 239:1MB8, Piskei Tshuvos 494:5

 There is a well known minhag to bring flowers into shul and one's home as a remembrance that on Shavuos we are judged on "Peiros Ha'ilon" - fruits. However, one should not cut off branches from fruit bearing trees for this purpose because of the Torah prohibition of "Bal Tashchis". (Shulchan Aruch w/Mishnah Brurah 494:3, Piskei Tshuvos 494:10)

 There is a (not so well known) minhag to bring good smelling grasses into shul to be passed around for people to make a beracha and smell the grass in remembrance of the Simcha of Mattan Torah where Har Sinai was surrounded by grass.

(Shulchan Aruch w/Mishnah Brurah 494:3)

 Many have the minhag to eat a milchige meal (and milk and honey) on Shavuos. Some eat milchig at night and fleishig at the day meal, while others eat milchig, bentch, and then wash again, and eat fleishig to be yotze Simchas Yom Tov with meat.

(Shulchan Aruch w/Mishnah Brurah 494:3)

 If one eats milchig but not "hard cheese" (which requires one to wait six hours before eating meat) one need not bentch and wash again before eating meat. However, one should wash his /her mouth well and the tablecloth should be changed. (Other poskim require one to bentch).

(Shulchan Aruch w/Mishnah Brurah 494:3, Piskei Tshuvos 494:12)

 -One should be careful not use leftover challah from a milchig meal at a fleishig meal. (This is applicable all year as well). Rather, one should use new challahs for each meal. This also fulfills the minhag of remembrance of the Shtei Halachem (Two Loaves) brought on Shavuos in the Beis Hamikdash. (Shulchan Aruch w/Mishnah Brurah 494:3)

 We read Megillas Rus on Shavuos because it was written to document the yichus of Dovid Hamelech and (according to one opinion) Dovid Hamelech was born and niftar on Shavuos. (Shulchan Aruch w/Mishnah Brurah 490:9, see also Shaarei Tshuvah 494:3)

 Shavuos and Memorial Day weekend in New Jersey is expected to feel more like early spring, with rain, gusty winds, and much cooler temperatures replacing this week’s heat.

Showers and winds up to 25 mph will move in Thursday, with highs only in the low to mid-60s

Friday will be mostly cloudy with occasional showers, while the steadiest rain is expected Saturday into Saturday night. Weekend highs are forecast to stay in the upper 50s to low 60s

Candle lighting 7:53pm

Shkiah/sunset 8:11pm

- TRUMP: Based on the successful Election of the now President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, who I was proud to Endorse, and our relationship with him, I am pleased to announce that the United States will be sending an additional 5,000 Troops to Poland.

- Verizon land lines in Lakewood and surrounding area are not working  since yesterday. Company says it won't be fixed until Tuesday.

- At the entrance to Shaar yafo in the old city of Yerushalayim there's a banner with a picture of the Adirei haTorah event for Lakewood yeshiva 

- Lakewood Girls High school acceptance letters to be mailed out over Shavuos 

- Adirei HaTorah update:  While tickets are sold out for the event next week there's  plans for a satellite hookup at Cure Arena   location details TBA tickets $18,$36,$54,$72.

- Marine One, other army helicopters land near Rockland Community College in Monsey ahead of President Trump‘s visit to Rockland County tomorrow on first day of Shavuos for a event.

- A community wellness event hosted by Wellpoint will take place today Thursday in Lakewood, offering residents free health screenings, giveaways, and community resources.The “Wellpoint Community Day” event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellpoint storefront located at 100 Clifton Avenue in Lakewood.

- CBS News Radio signing off after nearly 100 years Friday at 11 p.m. will be the final sign-off for CBS News Radio, home of the "World News Roundup" and several generations of the best in the business. a victim of corporate cost-cutting and changing habits.

-  Earlier today brick PG temporarily closed the Trader Joes as the store was full to capacity with people buying flowers for Shavuos 

- Seastreak Ferry service is launching a summer ferry route between Lower Manhattan and Point Pleasant Beach, offering a traffic-free trip to the Jersey Shore in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The service will run on select weekends from June 19 through Sept. 7, with departures from Manhattan on Fridays and return trips on Sundays. Round-trip adult tickets cost $99, and reservations are required through Seastreak. 

- Several thousand homes and businesses in New Jersey remain without power Thursday morning after strong storms lashed New Jersey on Wednesday night. As of 7:10 a.m, more than 6,000 are waiting for their power to be restored, down from 24,000 on Wednesday night.

- Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick has vetoed an ordinance that aimed to limit personal use of township vehicles.The measure, adopted by a 4 to 3 vote on the Township Council last week, would have barred Rodrick from using a township vehicle to commute to his full-time job as an assistant principal at Irvington High School.

Adirei Ad  at Shar Yafo for the visiting Americans going to the kosel.

- Trump on the enriched uranium: “No. We will get it. We don't need it. We don't want it. We'll probably destroy it after we get it, but we're not going to let them have it."

-Trump: "Right now, we're negotiating, and we'll see, but we're going to get it one way or the other. They're not going to have a nuclear weapon."

- Senior Iranian sources to Reuters: Mojtaba Khamenei ordered - the uranium enriched to a high level will remain in Iran.  The White House disputes the accuracy of the Reuters report, citing a negotiator involved who asserts the information is incorrect. - Fox News

- In Iran, they deny that Mojtaba Khamenei said he refuses to remove the uranium enriched to 60% from the country - but at the same time, they add: they are only willing to dilute the material.

- IDF Chief of staff Zamir says IDF will be ‘on highest alert, operating on all fronts’ during Shavuos

 - CNN: Iran has already resumed part of its missile production during the ceasefire, indicating that certain military capabilities that were damaged in US-Israeli strikes - including the destruction of missile launch sites, launchers, and the production capacity of key weapon systems - are being restored.

- WSJ: Israel has a list of thousands of terrorists who participated in the October 7 massacre - and is working to eliminate or capture them. According to the report, hundreds have already been eliminated or captured, and anyone found to have two pieces of evidence that they were part of the massacre has been marked for elimination

- All foreign activists from the recent Gaza flotilla have been deported from Israel, the Foreign Ministry announces in a statement.

- A Texas congressional candidate’s call to imprison and castrate “Zionists” rocked her Democratic party this week, as lawmakers expressed alarm and decried antisemitism in politics. Two Democrats  US Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Jared Moskowitz said in a joint statement that if the candidate, Maureen Galindo, enters Congress, “We will force a vote to expel her every single day.”

Every Democrat in Congress signed onto a joint statement saying her “vile, bigoted and antisemitic views” were anathema to the party.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 / ה׳ סיון תשפ״ו

ערב שבועות

Candle lighting 7:53pm

Shkiah/sunset 8:11pm

-Weather: 

Today 64° Periods of rain Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near a half an inch.

Tonight: Low 54° Chance of rain 50%.

1st day YT Friday Hi 61° Cloudy 

2nd day YT  Shabbos Hi 56° Overcast Chance of rain 60%.

 מתן תורה on Har Sinai was 3,338 years ago in the year 2448

Reminder Eruv Tavshilin 

Remember to buy 2 day Yizkor Lecht if needed.

1st night Yom Tov Maariv Minhag Hayeshiva to wait 72 minutes 9:24 pm for Temimos. There's a seder erev shavuos at 6pm in all botei medrash 

- PSA: Star K alert those with thankless  water heaters that have an electronic ignition can not be turned on during Yom Tov. It is like turning on a car. Some systems come with a reserve just for YT

- Shavuos at BMG Bais Medrash Ateres Bracha will be open all night for children in Memory of Rav Kolman Krohn ZTL Program will begin 12:00 am until 15 minutes before shachris Vasikin there will be 3 breaks throughout the evening.

The Lakewood roshei yeshiva will deliver 3 shiurim over Shavuos at various botei medrashim of BMG first day after mincha.

The Neelas Hachag/Shaloshudis is at Beren hall 7 pm with a drasha by Rav Yisroel Neuman shlita

Flowers for Shavuos:

Pearl Blau flowers will be available at NPGS Flowers at Gourmet Glatt

- Floral Shop at Shop Rite Howell, Brick 

- 10th street and Madison parking lot across Aisle 9

- Aisle 9 in Jackson 

Trader Joe's, Aldi, Global flowers Ave of the states, Perachim Todd plaza

- There is a segula for one that wants to have a son to separate 91 perutahs on Erev Shavuos and then add more till he gets to 104, the gematria of 2 times בן , and then give it to a humble, worthy talmid chacham. (R’ Yaakov Falagi, Father of R’ Chaim Falagi) Shevuos is a good time to daven for barren woman. It is brought down from mekubolim that when the Mishna in Roshana says that we are judged on fruits of the RoseaBarrens it refers to children, because man is called a 2h and the fruits are the children.

- Water and drinks on their front lawns for the Tzibbur to enjoy. Dark areas near walking paths will be lit up  up for those going to learn shavuos night. There will also be extra security over the days of  yom Tov. Lakewood Chaveirim and put up lighting at the Eastern pedestrian bridge over Lake Carasaljo between  N. Lake and S. Lake drives.

 סגולה לרפואה – בעת קריאת התורה של עשרת הדיברות מושפע על העולם שפע עצום, כשם שהושפע על העולם לפני כ-3,338 שנה, בעת מתן תורה בהר סיני. כשם שבעת מתן תורה, נרפאו כל החולים, כך בכל שנה ושנה ניתן לזכות לישועות ורפואות, גם למחלות שבדרך כלל אין להם רפואה

Nigunim released ahead of Kabolas HaTorah 5786

The מעליצער ידיד נפש

אמת תורתנו

תורת חיים ובנוחה יאמר Dirshu Shavuos Medley אזי בשלישי. באבוב

 
The stirring song is sung on several occasions in the Jewish calendar most prominently on Shavuos and Simchas Torah there is great debate on who composed the niggun and where the lyrics come from some attribute it to the Chazon Ish, Rav Meir Shapira, others say the vilna gaon, click HERE for more. Article in Mishpacha Magazine HERE the story behind the song. Watch this video for a different niggun sung by Benny Friedman to the words of Kad Yasvun. כד יתבין ישראל ועסקין בשמחת התורה, קודשא בריך הוא אומר לפמליא דיליה חזו בני חביבי דמשכחין בצערא דילהון ועסקין בחדוותא דילי

 English translation: When Klal Yisroel are sitting and engaging in Torah study, the Holy One, blessed is He, says to his heavenly army: 'See! See! My beloved children who forget about their personal problems and engage in My delight'."

 ...ברוך אתה

היום תשעה וארבעים יום שהם שבעה שבועות בעומר/לעומר

הרחמן הוא יחזיר לנו עבודת בית המקדש למקומה במהרה בימינו אמן סלה

-Kiddush Levana Opportunity 

- Weather: 60° Showers with a possible thunderstorm, early Gusty winds and small hail are possible.Chance of rain 100%.

- Eruv Tavshilin reminder even for  those in Eretz Yisroel 

- Shiur by HaRav Yeruchum Olshin shlita live at B"M Ateres Bracha 11:30 pm call in 646-726-9977

 Weather: 94° Sunny early, then thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Gusty winds and small hail are possible Chance of rain 60%.

 weather over Shavuos rainy cold in the 50's and 60's 

- Reminder Yizkor 2 day candle and Eruv Tavshilin erev Yom Tov 

- Heavy  rain winds with falling trees this evening across the region with downpours expected 

: President Trump will reportedly visit Rockland County, NY this Friday, the first day of Shvuos, to address an official White House fundraiser event for GOP Congressman Mike Lawler.(KH)

- Amazon founder Jeff Bezos called for eliminating federal income taxes on the bottom 50% of earners to ease affordability pressures. He highlighted how the top 1% already pay about 40% of income taxes and criticized government waste, like New York City's schools spending $44,000 per student with poor results. Bezos argued higher taxes on the rich won't help working people and praised efficiency over more revenue.

- The Keren Olam HaTorah Fund” raised about $30 million in South America, which will be distributed among more than 1,400 yeshivas and kollelim. The estimated monthly operating cost is around $12 million, and another fundraising campaign is expected soon in the United States per GLZ radio.

- With a change in routine and schedule especially with hot weather It’s important to keep the safeguards and implement reminders not to forget a child in the car. A good deterrent is for the Morah to call after a pre set time if the baby does not come after 10:15 am. It should be mandatory to take attendance each morning and call both parents if baby or child is not there by 10:30 .Tesla vehicles, for example, offer a “Dog/Pet Mode” that keeps the car climate controlled when occupied. There are also newer safety gadgets that use a tag placed in a child’s bag or backpack, which scans upon arrival at school or playgroup. If the child does not arrive, it triggers alerts on both parents’ phones until acknowledged, helping ensure parents are immediately notified if something is wrong.

-Watermelon goes on sale tomorrow at Shop Rite $3.99 with a digital coupon for memorial day sale 

- Trader Joe's flowers opens at 9 am 

- Mishpacha/Ami magazine $12 for Shavuos issue Yated $6.50 

- Hachnosas Sefer Torah at Cincinnati yesterday with the attendance ofthe Lakewood Rosh yeshiva Rav Dovid Schustal shlita

- Google, which has already added AI to the top of its search results as well as in a separate AI mode, is now redesigning the search box itself. It will now automatically expand for longer queries and offer suggestions as you go that go beyond traditional autocomplete.

-Giyus: A IDF representative at knesser hearing today: Part of the increase in ultra-Orthodox enlistment figures is a result of the sanctions. There are 80,000–90,000 draft evaders. There has been an increase in ultra-Orthodox combat-support personnel, and a moderate increase in ultra-Orthodox combat soldiers. We prepared to recruit two Hasmonean companies in the May enlistment cycle, but we will recruit only about one company.”

- DOJ has indicted Raul Castro, president of Cuba on murder and conspiracy charges for the 1996 killing of 4 American civilians when Cuba shot down Brothers to the Rescue humanitarian planes.

- A bipartisan group of senators introduced the “Jewish American Security Act,” which would increase federal funding for Jewish community security to about $1 billion and create a federal coordinator to combat antisemitism amid rising hate crimes in the U.S.

- Shocking incident in Bnei Brak when a mentally disturbed individual stabbed and murdered Rabbi Yishai Por z”l inside Kollel Chazon Ish while learning Torah. According to reports, the suspect had argued with him in recent days over studying the writings of the Rambam and allegedly carried out the fatal stabbing during seder, in front of the victim’s 13-year-old son.

- Chaos broke out Tuesday night at Pier Village as large groups of teens gathered, sparking fights, teens jumping on cars, and a massive police response from multiple surrounding towns. Authorities were forced to impose an 8 p.m. curfew as officers worked to disperse the crowds.

- Officers on horseback, police dogs and expanded surveillance could line the Seaside Heights boardwalk this Memorial Day weekend as officials try to prevent a repeat of recent summer violence

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- Jackson crossing seeks $120 million default judgment after jackson township council fails to respond to discovery demands Faanews 

- Toronto Police have upgraded the search for 14-year-old frum girl to a Priority 1 investigation as massive search efforts continue across North York. Hundreds of volunteers from the Jewish community, alongside Toronto Police and Shomrim, are searching parks, neighborhoods, and nearby properties after Esti disappeared Friday night near Bathurst & Sheppard. name is Esther Hodaya bas Shira Miriam

- Lakewood Township 2026 Memorial Day Parade will take place Monday, May 25, The program will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a flag-raising ceremony at Town Square at Clifton Avenue and 3rd Street. From there, participants will proceed southbound along Clifton Avenue in a memorial parade toward the All Wars Memorial at North Lake Park

- The Lakewood Police Department has announced the arrest of William Cottrell, 41, of Toms River, following an investigation into the theft of a boat engine from a marina on Lake Carasaljo.

- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill tells she is considering merging the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and NJ Transit as an innovative way to address the transit agency's decaying equipment and to provide stable funding for NJ Transit, similar to the way a 2003 merger fixed the Driscoll Bridge.

- The Mayor of Boonton, New jersey vetoed a measure allowing a Pride flag to fly in a public park .

-New Jersey projects about $59.2 billion in revenue for the next fiscal year, which could leave nearly $6 billion in reserves and slightly reduce its deficit, though officials caution about economic uncertainty ahead of final budget negotiations.

- Rep. Thomas Massie after losing his the primary election: "I would have come out sooner but I had to call my opponent to concede and it took a while to find him in Tel Aviv.." Scott Jennings: of CNN “Thomas Massie tonight in his concession speech said something despicable, anti-Semitic, nasty, gutter politics right at the end. What a way to go out. 

- Italy Condemns Israeli Minister's Taunt of Detained Gaza Flotilla Activists, Meloni, in a joint statement with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, labeled the treatment unacceptable and summoned Israel's ambassador in Rome for explanations, demanding an apology and the immediate release of the detained Italians.

- Trump told Netanyahu that the mediators were working on a "letter of intent" that both the U.S. and Iran would sign to formally end the war and launch a 30-day period of negotiations on issues like Iran's nuclear program and opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. source said. Axios.

- Trump: I will wait a few days for Iran's response. It will not receive any relief until an agreement is reached

- Senior Israeli official: Trump's inner circle is pressuring him to reach an agreement with Iran even if he has to make big compromises

- Trump: "I'm right now at 99% in Israel. I could run for prime minister. So maybe after I do this, I'll go to Israel, run for prime minister. I had a poll this morning. I'm 99%."

- Trump on Netanyahu: He will do everything I want him to do regarding Iran; Herzog does not treat him well.

- The United States has informed Pakistan that it will not offer concessions to Iran regarding demands in the nuclear field and on the Strait of Hormuz.

- Trump: "There's a lot of anger now in Iran because people are living so badly. There's a lot of foment that we haven't seen before so much  and we'll see what happens."

- Iran Revolutionary Guards threaten: If the US and Israel attack Iran, the war will spread far beyond the Middle East

- President Trump and PM Netanyahu held a phone call last night that was defined as "intense and dramatic

- An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power. - NYT

- Ben Gvir taunts detained Gaza flotilla activists as they kneel on floor, hands tied

- The IDF says troops struck Hezbollah surveillance equipment embedded inside a civilian building in southern Lebanon yesterday. According to the military, the surveillance system was used by Hezbollah operatives to monitor and direct activity against troops in the area.

- Kiryat Shmona residents take shelter from Hezbollah drone attack.

Hashkafa With Rav Gershon Ribner Shlita  listen  to Audio version Here.

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היום שמונה וארבעים יום שהם ששה שבועות וששה ימים בעומר/לעומר

הרחמן הוא יחזיר לנו עבודת בית המקדש למקומה במהרה בימינו אמן סלה

Weather:  Tonight 71° Thunderstorms this evening, then skies turning partly cloudy after midnight. Low 71F.Chance of rain 80%.

Power outage restoration ET 10:00pm - 11:00pm

שלושת ימי  

מובא מהגאון ר' שלמה וולבה זצ"ל כי הלומד בימים אלו בהתמדה רבה ובלי ביטול לרגע, סגולה היא שיצליח כל השנה בעליה בתורה

Weather: 96° Sunshine Near record high temperatures. rain in the forecast over shavuos and early next week,

Tonight 71° Thunderstorms this evening, then skies turning partly cloudy after midnight. Low 71F.Chance of rain 80%.

Power outage restoration 10:00pm or 11pm

- The annual Shavuos shiur and song by Rav Ephraim Wachsman shlita in the five towns will take place tonight at Yeshiva  Sh'or Yoshuv in Lawrence, NY. 8:30 pm

-  Ed Gallrein wins the Kentucky US House  Republican primary defeating Thomas Massie.

- Over 10, 500 customers out of power

Estimated restoration 8pm for Jackson Westgate area and 9:30 pm south Lakewood 

Outage in Toms River Rt 70 Whitsevill areas over 3500 customers effected. Restoration ETA 11pm

Power outage affecting  over 7,000 JCP&L customers in Lakewood and Jackson . Areas effected South Lakewood along rt 9, Oak st,Pine st, James and Cross st  Massachusetts,  Hearthstone, 

West aeeas near Westgate, E veterans Jackson  up to Cooks bridge near Flair. Cause of outage possible from brush fires in Manchester near power lines.

- A magnitude 1.7 earthquake was detected early this afternoon near Washington Township, New Jersey according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

No damage was reported from the tremor, which is the sixth one detected in New Jersey so far this year.

- Safecell Bulletin: Tesla is expected to release an update which includes the option to block the browser in their cars. At the same time Chevy Equinox has released an update adding many more apps and it has the ability to install a browser. This can be remedied already.

- Shavuos sale at Bingo Side of scottish salmon $7.99

- President Donald Trump on Monday called on the Department of Justice to investigate Maryland’s distribution of 500,000 mail-in ballots, accusing Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, of rigging elections to benefit his party.

- Longtime Lakewood BOE member Ada Gonzalez has resigned after nearly two decades on the board. Gonzalez, first elected in 2006, submitted her resignation on May 7, citing a chronic medical condition that has limited her ability to regularly attend meetings. APP

- Hachtara tonight for the Tangelwood kehila in Howell appointing Rav Dov Bechofer shlita as their new Rav to lead the kehila

- Kesivas Oisiyos at B"M khal Chasidim Stamford meadows in Lakewood this afternoon.

- Members of Chaverim of Rockland search and rescue team head to Toronto on Tuesday to assist in the search for a missing 14 year old frum girl by the name of Esti She has been missing since Friday night

 Name is Esther Hodaya bas Shira Miriam

- Trump says a military hospital, research facilities and meeting rooms, for the military, are being built below the White House ballroom.

- A new bill introduced by New Jersey state lawmakers would eliminate the state’s current restriction on ammunition magazine capacity.Right now, New Jersey law defines a “large capacity magazine” as one that holds more than 10 rounds, and possession of such a magazine is a fourth-degree crime.

- Continued tefillos for R' Chaim Avrohom Moshe ben Rivka who is in need of a refuah sheleima 

- BDE: Petira of Mr. Albert (Avrumi) Itzkowitz, 75, a veteran Hatzalah member and beloved figure in the Queens Jewish community, was tragically found shot Monday afternoon along the Kissena Lake shoreline in East Flushing. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made.

- Unofficial reports from Agudat Yisrael members indicate that tomorrow, immediately after the Knesset is dissolved, announcements will be made regarding the replacement of most or all of Agudat Yisrael's knesset  representatives, and the new names will be declared. 

- Giyus: Two Lubavitcher soldiers serving in the IDF were reportedly disciplined for not cutting their hair during Sefiras HaOmer, in accordance with the longstanding Chabad minhag observed between Pesach and Shavuos. The soldiers were stopped by military police, issued citations, and summoned to disciplinary proceedings because they had not received haircuts.

- NJ Assembly yesterday approved bill to rein in prescription drug middlemen.The New Jersey Office of Legislative Services says the proposed bill could have an unclear (indeterminate) impact on costs. It may both increase and decrease prescription drug and health insurance expenses for the state, school districts, and NJ FamilyCare, but the overall financial effect cannot currently be determined.Assemplyman Avi Schnall is a co sponsor 

- Giyus: The Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee receives a report showing that the IDF recorded 2,420 reports of .... misconduct in “military-related circumstances” in 2025 Seventy percent involved male perpetrators and female victims. Of the complainants, 1,798 concerned conscript soldiers, 188 concerned reservists

- The International Criminal Court has filed a request for an international arrest warrant against Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for suspicions of "war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of apartheid," against Palestinians in the West Bank.

- In Israel, it is estimated that Trump will attack Iran at the end of the day. Sources to i24NEWS: "Netanyahu and Trump are aligned and coordinated on everything and will continue to be so.”

-  In Israel, it is estimated tonight that an attack on Iran is "not a question of if – but when." - N12

- VP JD Vance : "Iran can never have a nuclear weapon... Iran would really be the first domino in what would set off a nuclear arms race all over the world. That's very, very bad for the safety of our country."

- After 7 failed attempts, the US Senate has advanced a measure that would require congressional approval for continued military strikes on Iran.In a 50-47 vote, the Senate has now officially advanced the Iran War Powers Resolution.

- Trump sets a deadline for Sunday: "Iran has limited time to reach a deal, they have a few days – maybe until the beginning of next week."

- IDF reservist killed in Southern Lebanon Itamar Sapir, Hyd 27 from Ariel

- Trump on Iran: "Whether it's popular or not popular, I have to do it — because I'm not going to let the world be blown up on my watch. It's not going to happen."

- Q: "How close were you to striking Iran?"

Trump: "I was an hour away. We were all set to go... it would have been happening right now."

- WSJ reported that officials from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE say they were not aware of any imminent planned strike on Iran when Trump made his Monday (May 18, 2026) announcement. According to the Journal's Gulf sources, they were not briefed on any imminent attack and therefore could not have asked Trump to pause it.

- Iran is preparing for a short but high-intensity conflict. It is expected to launch dozens, even hundreds, of missiles per day, and Gulf states must prepare for extensive attacks on their energy infrastructure, refineries, and ports. Another possibility is the closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait by the Houthis - NYT

- NATO is considering assisting vessels in passing through the obstructed Strait of Hormuz, should the passage remain closed beyond early July. According to a NATO official cited by Bloomberg, backing for the operation is increasing, but certain member states are hesitant to become more involved in the conflict.

- At least two people were lightly wounded on Tuesday when a drone launched by Hezbollah hit a parked vehicle and exploded in northern Israel without a siren sounding beforehand.

- Reuters: Iran's new proposal to the US to end the war includes:

Withdrawal of American forces from areas near Iran

Payment of war reparations by the US

Lifting of sanctions on Iran

Release of frozen Iranian assets

End of the US Naval blockade

- British Airways and Iberia Express have announced further postponements for resuming their flight services to Israel citing the ongoing security situation in the Middle East. The flights have been pushed back tp August 1.  

- Dozens of American military refueling aircraft are expected to continue operating out of Ben Gurion Airport until at least the end of 2027

- The IDF says it destroyed a Hamas weapons warehouse and a rocket launch shaft overnight in the northern Gaza Strip that it says posed a threat to troops and Israeli civilians.

- The United Arab Emirates’ defense ministry says that a drone that caused a fire at its nuclear power plant on Sunday had been launched from Iraq.

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היום שבעה וארבעים יום שהם ששה שבועות וחמשה ימים בעומר/לעומר

הרחמן הוא יחזיר לנו עבודת בית המקדש למקומה במהרה בימינו אמן סלה

 שלשת ימי הגבלה  תשפ"ו

Siyum Hashas at Khal Hampshire Heights Jackson

Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli Dinner @Bellworks

Weather: High 89F. Plentiful sunshine.  tomorrow high 96

A heat advisory has ben issued for Camden, Gloucester, Mercer and northwestern Burlington counties runs from noon Monday through 8 p.m. Tuesday.

- Organizers of the upcoming Lake Front chasidishe community in Okochobee Florida released  a list if the first 100 or so families that will be moving in after the summer season. Including 40 from Brooklyn 40 from Monsey and 4 from Lakewood. Others from Monroe Baltimore and other cities.

 -JSOR has issued an update regarding local establishments. Soya, Bubbi’s Cafe, and LBK remain under valid JSOR kosher certification. However, The Wave Bar is not under any hashgacha and is not certified kosher; non-kosher food and beverages are served there. Please share this information to help inform the community

- New Jersey officials have launched the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign running May 18–31, with increased police patrols and public awareness efforts aimed at boosting seat belt use ahead of the busy summer travel season.

- Update Two suspects (ages 17 and 19) opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in the area

-Three adult victims killed inside the mosque

-Both suspects later found dead in a vehicle a couple blocks away

 Three adult male victims have been KlLLED in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, per the FBI

- BDE: Petirah of Reb Mutti Feldbrand z”l, of Toms River who was suddenly niftar this Monday morning after collapsing at home. He was 47 years old. Last night he was zoche to celebrate the vort of his daughter. He previously lived in the villas neighborhood in Lakewood He is survived by his wife and children, The levaya is tentatively set to take at 9 PM Monday night at the Lakewood Chapel off 7th st.

- The smell of smoke outside is from controlled burns at joint Base MDL in Jackson and BUrlington county side 

- The Lakewood Township Police Department advises residents that beginning May 18, contractors for New Jersey American Water and CDM Smith will conduct door-to-door water service line assessments in parts of Lakewood over the coming weeks. Inspectors working in Census Tract 7154.01 should carry proper identification.

- Jackson Township police are investigating a homicide involving a grandson and his grandmother after officers responded to the Jackson Green Apartment Complex on West County Line Road (Justin Way area) early Sunday morning. The situation was quickly contained and there is no danger to the public as the investigation continues

- Giyus: A major policy change under which any yeshiva bochur encountered by police will now be detained and transferred to military police. The move marks a sharp shift from the previous policy, under which police largely avoided dealing with so called  Chareidi draft deserters.

- Shavuos  sale at Bingo smart milk $2.29 

Viva la Dough Breakfast special sandwich plus any Pastry and a drink for $13.95

- Primary election ballots arrive in the mail ahead of the voting on June 2 locally there are several candidates running for 2 open seats on th Lakewood township committee 

- Admor of Viznitz Lakewood yersushalayim will be spending Shavuos in Yerushalayim 

- Lakewood planning board meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled.

- There have still been no updates from Lakewood officials regarding the ongoing daily and nightly traffic issues that are seriously affecting residents’ quality of life. The mayor and township committee have not publicly addressed the situation, while residents continue to raise concerns on social media about the unbearable impact that traffic congestion and road closures are having on the community.

- Registration for ben hazmanim camps for mesivta-age boys is now in full swing, as traveling camps have become increasingly popular, with trips to destinations such as Utah, Arizona, Kentucky, Alaska, and other locations. This year’s schedule is shorter than three weeks, as programs continue to adjust their itineraries and offerings

- The New Jersey Assembly will vote Monday on the “Patient and Provider Protection Act,” aimed at limiting pharmacy benefit managers to lower drug costs and expand patient choice. Supporters say it will help consumers and local pharmacies, while critics warn it could raise costs for insurers, patients, and taxpayers. The bill has passed key Assembly committees but has not yet been heard in the Senate.

-  New Yorkers should prepare for travel disruption Monday, the city’s officials have warned, as service on the vital Long Island Rail Road remains suspended because of a historic strike.

- Trump: "We were getting ready to do a very major attack tomorrow, and I put it off for a little while hopefully maybe forever... because we've had very big discussions with Iran, and we'll see what they amount to."

- Trump Calls Off Attack on Iran Set For Tomorrow: President Trump says he called off a planned U.S. strike on Iran that had reportedly been scheduled for tomorrow, after requests from leaders in Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Trump says “serious negotiations are now taking place,” which is why the attack was halted for now. He warned, however, that military action remains on the table if a deal with Iran is not reached

- Trump:  "I have been asked by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow, in that serious negotiations are now taking place, and that, in their opinion, as Great Leaders and Allies, a Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable to the United States of America, as well as all Countries in the Middle East, and beyond. This Deal will include, importantly, NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN! Based on my respect for the above mentioned Leaders, I have instructed Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, The Chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Daniel Caine, and The United States Military, that we will NOT be doing the scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow, but have further instructed them to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

 - The US sees Iran's new proposal as "not enough for a deal" (Axios)

- Trump: "If Iran surrenders, admits their Navy is gone and resting at the bottom of the sea, and their Air Force is no longer with us, and if their entire Military walks out of Tehran, weapons dropped and hands held high, each shouting “I surrender, I surrender” while wildly waving the representative White Flag, and if their entire remaining Leadership signs all necessary “Documents of Surrender,” and admit their defeat to the great power and force of the magnificent U.S.A., The Failing New York Times, The China Street Journal (WSJ!), Corrupt and now Irrelevant CNN, and all other members of the Fake News Media, will headline that Iran had a Masterful and Brilliant Victory over The United States of America, it wasn’t even close. The Dumacrats and Media have totally lost their way. They have gone absolutely CRAZY!!! President DJT"

- Pakistan has forwarded an updated Iranian proposal to the US does not address the uranium or strait of Hornuz

Source in the negotiation team: Iran has submitted its latest response, which includes 14 points, through the Pakistani intermediary who passed it to the Americans

- The Pentagon is preparing for a resumption of the war with Iran in the coming days. Two sources in the Middle East said that the US and Israel are carrying out intensive preparations for the possibility of a resumption of the attacks already during the coming week. According to the report, this is the largest scale of preparation since the ceasefire came into effect- NYT

- IDF Navy boarded the Gaza flotilla from Turkey, which included 54 ships and nearly 500 participants from 45 different countries. They  are being transferred to the Navy's landing craft, and the incident is proceeding without incident. According to the source, the forces have not yet reached the Turkish vessels and initially took control of the European vessels.

- CNN: Trump met on Saturday with senior members of his administration, including VP Vance, Secretary of State Rubio, CIA Director Ratcliffe, and Special Envoy Witkoff, to discuss how to proceed in the war with Iran. According to the report, Trump is very impatient with Iran's conduct in negotiations and later this week will discuss with them again the plans prepared by the Pentagon for an attack on Iran.

- Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon a short while ago, triggering sirens in the northern city of Kiryat Shmona and nearby border communities. According to the military, some of the rockets crossed the border into Israeli territory. They were intercepted or struck open areas, and no injuries were caused, the IDF says.

- Report from the Iranian news agency Tasnim, affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards: The US agreed to ease sanctions on Iran's oil industry within the framework of negotiations

- Yom HaMeyuchas - The Second Day of Sivan And Its Special Yichus. No Tachnun is said

The second day of Sivan is called Yom HaMeyuchas.  The Taamei HaMinhagim brings a number of reasons for this.  This is the day that Hashem told Bnei Yisroel "V'Atem Tihiyu Li Mamleches Kohanim", you will be to me a kingdom of Kohanim (Yisro 19:6).  This is the day we received our special Yichus setting us apart from the rest of the nations.

Another explanation he brings is that according to the Yalkut, when the other nations questioned why Bnei Yisroel received the Torah, Hashem told them to bring their Sefer Yuchasim, to see if their pedigree stands up to the level of Bnei Yisroel's whose forefather's included Avrohom, Yitzchok, and Yaakov.
Rav Shlomo Kluger says in HaElef Licha Shlomo (also brought in Taamei HaMinhagim) that since this day is between two special days it also is considered special.  The day before is Rosh Chodesh and the day after starts the Shloshes Yimei Hagbala, the final preparation for Kabalas HaTorah.

יום המיוחס

כתב בשו"ת האלף לך שלמה, (לרבי שלמה קלוגר, סי' שלא'): במה שכתב השולחן ערוך בסי' תצד' סעי' ב' בהגה"ה, ואין אומרים תחנון מתחלת ראש חודש סיון, עי' במג"א הטעם מפני שמיד ביום ב' התחיל משה לדבר מן התורה (דמיד בשני בסיון אמר להם משה לקדשם לתורה, כדכתיב "אם שמוע תשמעו בקלי ושמרתם את בריתי וגו', ואח"כ מתחיל שלשת ימי הגבלה. – מ"ב בס"ק ח' בשם המג"א) אבל העולם נוהגין לקראו יום מיוחס. וכוונתם מחמת שהוא בין שני ימים מקודשים בין ראש חודש ובין ימי הגבלה, ולזה הדעת נוטה. ויש סמך לזה ממסכת תענית (דף יח' ע"ב) דאמרינן, גבי וזה הואיל ומוטל בין שני ימים טובים עשאוהו כיום טוב עצמו א"כ כמו דהתם שלולי זה הי' מותר בהספד וע"י שהוא בין שני ימים קדושים אסרוהו ועשאוהו ג"כ כיו"ט עצמו כן הכא נמי ביום זה כיון שהוא בין שני ימים שאין מתענים ואין אומרים בו תחנון עשאוהו כאלו היה גם כן מהם לענין שאין אומרים בו תחנון ואין מתענין בו, עי"ש.

ובספר ליקוטי מהרי"ח: ב' בסיון, הנה יום זה נקרא בישראל יום המיוחחס, ומרגלא בפי העולם משום דביום הזה נאמר לישראל 'ואתם תהיו לי עם סגולה וממלכת כהנים וגוי קדוש ונעשו בו ביום מיוחסין.

ובספר ישמח ישראל (ליום מיוחד, מאמר א') כתב לבאר בטעם שקורין ליום השני בחודש סיון "יום המיוחס", כי ביום זה הגיע עם ישראל לתכלית ההתבטלות אחד בפני השני, שזו המעלה וסגוליות המיוחדת של עם ישראל, על כן נתייחסו ביום זה במעלתם המיוחדת, 'והייתם לי סגולה מכל העמים – ואתם תהיו לי ממלכת כהנים וגוי קדוש' לפי שבראש חודש באו למדבר סיני שם נאמר: 'ויחן שם ישראל נגד ההר', ודרשו חז"ל במכילתא כאיש אחד בלב אחד, דהיינו אחדות שלימה בתכלית ההתבטלות של איש לרעהו, על כן ביום המחרת היו יכולים להגיע לרום חשיבותם וייחוסם להיות לעם הנבחר כעם סגולה (ס' הבן יקיר לי אפרים עמ' עט').

עוד טעם כתב בספר אזור אליהו (מובא בטעמי המנהגים), לפי שיחוס של ישראל הוא טעם לקבלת התורה הקדושה, על דרך דאיתא בילקוט, בשעה שקבלו ישראל את התורה, נתקנו בהם אומות העולם ואמרו, מה ראויים אלו להתקרב יותר מכל האומות. אמר להם הקב"ה, הביאו לי ספר יוחסין שלכם, שנאמר הבו לה' משפחות עמים, כשם שבני מביאים, שנאמר ויתילדו על משפחותם.

ובערוך השולחן (סי' תצד' ז') כתב: ועוד דבאותו היום (ב' סיון) אמר להם משה לקדשם ורגילין לקרותו יום המיוחס מפני זה, ועוד מפני שביום זה חל יום הכפורים המיוחס. (ואכן בחזרת הש"ץ למוסף של יום הכיפורים איתא בפיוט "יום מימים הוחס, יום כפור המיוחס, יודעיו חמול יחס. – ס' עצרת עמ' 277. וע"ע בספר תנובות ברוך דרוש ח'. ועי' בספר זיו המנהגים עמ' קז'. וע"ע בספר אהבת ישראל עמ' קלב').

 היום ששה וארבעים יום שהם ששה שבועות וארבעה ימים בעומר/לעומר

Chasunas:

Golombeck - Perel Ateres Reva

-Meoros Dinner at Ateres Chaim Elazar

-Shiur Hachana for Kabolas HaTorah tonight at Bais Medrash Emunas Yisroel of Lakewood by the Rav shlita 8:30 pm Ridge area

Weather: 88° Plenty of sunshine.  Temps will hit mid 90's midweek with rain in the forecast for shavuos.

Erev shavuos shopping traffic at local plazas

- The 14th siyum Hashas of Daf Yomi will take place exactly in a year on Rosh Chodesh Sivan 5787

- Nesivos Marathon this afternoon starting at North Lake Park to industrial park. Expect road closures 

- Bikur  Cholim Men's Health screening today at Ateres Esther hall off Oak Street from 10am - 8pm

- Hachnosas Sefer Torah to B"M Kol Aryeh  leavibg from 102 Destiny Way at 4:00pm

- Shiur Hachana for Kabolas HaTorah tonight at Bais Medrash Emunas Yisroel of Lakewood by the Rav shlita 8:30 pm Ridge area.

- Large crowds gathered at the kosel for Rosh Chodesh prayers as tensions rose over Women of the Wall reportedly bringing a Sefer Torah into the women’s section against regulations. Hundreds of  frum seminary girls came by to protest there was and heavy police force present.

- Tehillim: Please continue to daven for Chaim Avrohom Moshe ben Rivka a Lakewood resident who  is still intubated in the ICU and needs Rachamei shamayim.

- Giyus: Israel’s Land Authority Council approved a major change today that could block Charedim who have not resolved their military status from entering the next  "discounted housing" lottery.

- At least one person was killed and three others injured after a tanker carrying 8,000 gallons of gasoline collided with another vehicle on Route 287 in Edison, New Jersey, causing a massive fire on the side of the highway. Over 150 firefighters were battling the blaze.

All lanes on I-287 North remain closed.

- Charedi enlistment data to the IDF:

- In the 2023approximately 2,200 charedim enlisted.

- In the cohort, a2,800 enlisted.

- In the first half of the 2025 1,850 enlisted, and according to IDF estimates, by the end of 2025, more than 3,000 charedim are expected to enlist.

Deserter data: Out of 80,000 individuals in draft evasion processes, approximately 75% are from the charedi public.(Ishay cohen)

- New home construction is surging across New Jersey  driven mostly by three counties.  Hudson, Ocean and Bergen counties led the state in new home construction from 2020 through 2024, according to a new Rutgers University study that found New Jersey is building homes at its fastest pace in decades.Hudson County saw an annual average of 5,777 new homes between 2020 and 2024. Ocean County added 3,923 new homes and Bergen County added 3,648 new homes

In Ocean County, construction is being fueled by the influx of Orthodox Jews and the proliferation of retirement communities. NJ.com

- Israel and the United States have reportedly raised their military readiness levels amid growing discussions over a possible renewed strike on Iran. According to an Israeli source cited by Kann News, if President Trump approves further military action against Iran, any future operation is expected to be carried out jointly by both countries.

- Trump is expected to hold a meeting on Tuesday with the senior national security team - to discuss options for military action ( Axios)

- Trump: “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!” - President Donald J. Trump

- Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump spoke a short while ago and coordinated the continuation of joint actions against Iran.

American Airlines extended its suspension of nonstop New York-Tel Aviv flights today through Jan. 6, 2027.

- The prevailing assessment inside Iran is that President Trump may resort to restarting military action, and Tehran is now deliberately pursuing a strategy of “deception and delay” with the hopes that buying time will complicate any potential return to war,” two regional intelligence officials told Fox News

-  The massive USAF airlift towards the Middle East is continuing

- Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament (Deputy of Ghalibaf) “If it is decided to strike our oil, the oil of the countries of the region will be attacked, whether it is countries that claim to be our friends or our enemies. If our oil is attacked, the whole world will not be able to receive oil from this region for a long time. If they harm our energy infrastructure, the regional energy infrastructure will also be harmed

- Iranian National Security Committee Spokesperson: "A return to war may cause damage, but for sure - the enemy will be hit harder, much harder."

- NYT: Israel has intermittently operated at least two secret military bases in the Iraqi desert for over a year, since 2024 not just one as initially reported

- IED wounds four IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon.

- Iran publishes the 5 conditions Trump set for a deal:

1- The US will not pay any compensation for damages to Iran

2- Transfer of enriched uranium to the US

3- Only one nuclear facility will remain active within Iran

4- Release of less than a quarter of the frozen Iranian assets

5- Cessation of the war on all fronts is conditional on the holding of negotiating

-  UAE says drone hit generator at nuclear plant, no injuries or safety issues reported.

Weather:  low 62° Cloudy skies this evening, tomorrow high of 89°

Rosh chodesh Sivan 5786

היום חמשה וארבעים יום שהם ששה שבועות ושלשה ימים בעומר/לעומר

- Tonight  Oorah auction Oorahthon watch live Here call in 937- 348-3474

- Evergreen and Judaica plaza open tonight for Shavuos shopping.

-Men's health screening in Lakewood tomorrow at Ateres Esther hall 10am.

-There  was  Candle lighting  this past erev shabbos at the white house ahead of Trump shabbos 250. A delegation of several chasidishe yiddin from Tzedek organization spent  shabbos near in Washington DC near the Whitehouse.

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Boruch Genuth zt”l, longtime menahel of Yeshivas Tushiyah in Tifrach, who was niftar Motzoei Shabbos at the age of 74 following a serious illness.

- Critics are blasting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani after he posted a message marking “Nakba Day,” describing the displacement of Palestinians during the creation of the State of Israel. Critics say Mamdani’s post erases key historical facts including that the Arab world rejected the UN partition plan which would have created both a Jewish state and an Arab state, and instead launched a war in 1948 aimed at destroying the newborn State of Israel just three years after the Holocaust.

They also point out that roughly 850,000 Jews were expelled or forced to flee Arab countries in the years that followed, a mass displacement rarely acknowledged in discussions surrounding the conflict.

 - A senior Israeli official to Channel 12: "The renewal of the fighting with Iran is approaching" According to him, Israel is preparing for the possibility of "days to weeks of fighting," as the Americans understand that the negotiations are not progressing toward a breakthrough. In Jerusalem, they are waiting for Trump's decision, with the assessment predicting that the picture will become clear within about 24 hours.

- Amid reports Iran war could resume, Trump posts image warning of ‘calm before the storm’

- Hezbollah claims to have struck a military target in northern Israel, saying its fighters targeted “the Ya’ara barracks with a swarm of attack drones.”

- A  IDF officer was killed in a Hezbollah explosive drone attack in southern Lebanon on Friday, The slain officer was named as  Maoz Israel Recanati, 24, from Itamar. who was set to get married next month

- Israeli media: An explosion at the Tomer company's factory in Bet Shemesh. The company develops and manufactures heavy and light rocket engines, including the propulsion engines for the ARROW 2 and ARROW 3 missiles. Media reports it was  a planned detonation 

- The British Telegraph: Senior Trump administration officials are urging the United Arab Emirates to intervene more in the war against Iran, and even to take control of the Iranian island of Lavan, one of the key centers in the oil industry.

- Sources in Hamas officially confirmed to the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat that the commander of Hamas's military wing, Ezz al-Din al-Haddad (Number 1 in Gaza), was eliminated last night in an IDF strike in Gaza City.

Friday, May 15, 2026 / כ״ח אייר תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת במדבר

Candle lighting 7:47 pm

Shkiah/sunset 8:05 pm

Weather tonight 50°

shabbos day 81° Sunny skies

Rosh chodesh Sivan is Sunday 

Molad for Sivan is Shabbos afternoon, 2 minutes and 15 chalakim after 6:00 pm

Trump shabbos 250

- מפטירין מחר חדש הפטרה לער''ח שחל בשבת ואומרים אב הרחמים 

One should be mindful to avoid any shailos of saying Yaaleh Veyavo by benching on Shalashoudos.

We do not say ויהי נועם on Motzei shabbos

הפרשה נקראת במדבר, ועל כך אומר מדרש רבה: "בשלושה דברים ניתנה תורה - באש, מים ומדבר

רבי מאיר שפירא מסביר, כי האמונה של עם ישראל עומדת למבחן בשלושת המצבים הללו: אברהם נזרק לכבשן האש, עם ישראל זרק עצמו למים בים סוף, ואחר כך הלך אחרי הקב"ה במדבר

Friday, May 15, 2026 / כ״ח אייר תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת במדבר

Candle lighting 7:47 pm

Shkiah/sunset 8:05 pm

Weather 67° Mostly cloudy tonight 50°

shabbos day 81° Sunny skies

Rosh chodesh Sivan is Sunday 

Molad for Sivan is Shabbos afternoon, 2 minutes and 15 chalakim after 6:00 pm

Trump shabbos 250

- מפטירין מחר חדש הפטרה לער''ח שחל בשבת ואומרים אב הרחמים 

One should be mindful to avoid any shailos of saying Yaaleh Veyavo by benching on Shalashoudos.

We do not say ויהי נועם on Motzei shabbos

- The Skulener rebbe of Lakewood will be spending Shabbos in Toms River

- Krasna Rebbe will be spending shabbos in Lakewood Tefillos and Tish will take place in Satmar B"M on E. Kennedy and  nearby yeshiva Yagdil Torah 

- This week, we Lain the הפטרה of מחר חדש. The last time we Lained this הפטרה was 18 months ago, ער"ח כסלו תשפ"ה and the next time will be in 5 months, ער"ח מרחשון תשפ"ז. (From Ichud B'chidud)

- President Trump departed China aboard Air Force One, wrapping up his two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

- According to the new U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 estimates released today, Lakewood, New Jersey's population grew by over 6% between 2020 and 2025, and continues to stay ahead of Elizabeth for the fourth most populated town in the state. According to the Census, Lakewood's population is now at 143,765, trailing only Newark (323,808), Jersey City (302,013) and Paterson (161,793). (Shlomoschorr)

- Traffic woes continued disrupting life in Lakewood last night, with road closures on major arteries causing major delays as residents prepare for Shabbos and the upcoming Shavuos season. Local officials have yet to publicly address the ongoing congestion or take responsibility for the disruptions. Meanwhile, businesses say they are losing customers and revenue as shoppers struggle to access stores and shopping areas.

Rav Yeruchom Olshin new Sefer on chumash Meged Yerachim is now available at local seforim stores 

- A special song composed in honor of Trump Shabbos Here 

- Thiis motzei shabbos annual Oorahthon will take place Here   

- Moadim LSimcha held a special Shavuos distribution ahead of Yom Tov 

- Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Avi Schnall to modernize New Jersey’s nursing home administrator licensing process advanced Thursday out of the Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee, which Schnall chairs. The bill would create an online application portal, establish a structured 1,750-hour training program, allow applicants to count training hours completed while awaiting approval, set standards for supervising administrators, and give applicants three chances to pass the licensing exam before additional requirements can be imposed.

- Fears over a possible cancer cluster in New Jersey are intensifying after the number of reported cases in one community reportedly surged to nearly 200 people, according to a new report published Thursday. Residents in the Keyport area have raised concerns for months about unusually high cancer rates near the former Aeromarine landfill site, where environmental officials previously identified contaminants including benzene, arsenic, and PCBs in groundwater. State officials have not confirmed a formal cancer cluster designation, but investigations and community pressure continue to grow.

- Trump on Iran: "We really had the confines of a deal; no nuclear, they were going to give us the dust...and every time they'd make a deal, the next day it’s like we didn't have that conversation...they’re crazy

- Targeted elimnation in Gaza of the number 1 in Hamas, Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, leader of the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization

-  "The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by an additional 45 days to allow for further progress

- The US is considering asking Israel to transfer part of the tax revenues it withholds from the Palestinian Authority to Trump's "Peace Council" to fund the US President's plan for Gaza. According to the report, under the proposal, part of the tax revenues would be transferred to the government in Gaza, and an additional part would be transferred to the Palestinian Authority if it implements reform

- An IDF  Israeli soldier was killed Thursday night by Hezbollah mortar fire in southern Lebanon, His name is Negev Dagan Hy"d , 20, from Dekel He is the 19th aoldier killed dueing this round since March 2nd.

- Trump on the Iran deal: “An unacceptable sentence. Because they are fully agreed, no nuclear, and if they have any nuclear of any form, I don't read the rest of it.” 

“You have to get everything, but we're not even talking about, I call it the nuclear dust, came up with the term, which seems to have caught on.”

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi: "Iran is ready to return to fighting but also ready for diplomatic solutions."

- The IDF said it was installing sheets of mesh nets to guard against the threat of Hezbollah’s explosive drones,

- Trump on enrichment: “20 years is enough, but the level of guarantee from them is, in other words, it's got to be a real 20 years, not a big one. They've got to get all the fuel out and no more production.”

- Several explosive drones launched by Hezbollah struck Israeli territory, close to the border with Lebanon, today. The drones triggered sirens in several communities in the Western Galilee. No injuries were caused in the attack.

- The IDF Chief of Staff Zamir visited the United Arab Emirates secretly during the war.

Recently more and more weddings are taking place during the 2nd half of sefira it was not so long ago  ago that  weddings did not take place between Lag Baomer and Shavuos. It was always more common to make weddings from after Pesach up to Rosh Chodesh Iyar.  The trend has changed and currently wedding halls have been busy during the second half of sefira after lag Baomer. The main factor is the lack of  availability to book a hall and set a wedding date during the busy chasuna season after shavuos. A long engagement is standard by chasidim but not in the yeshiva circles. (Chasidim have an option to plan a wedding and book a hall a 9 months to (or a year) in advance).  A 4 months engagement is now common for a chosson kallah that get engaged in February/March (after The freezer opens) and are first getting married after shavuos.

 Years ago in Baltimore there was a lack of Chasuma halls and it was hard to find a wedding date.  Rav Moshe  Heineman shlita ruled that you can make weddings during sefira after Lag baomer, something that was not done prior to that. Some Roshei yeshiva will not be mesader kiddushin though, during sefira.

 Rav Moshe Feinstein (Igros 159) explains that the prohibition of getting married during Sefira belongs only to the chosson and kallah and when they are permitted to marry, others are permitted to attend. Harav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach zt”l  would go to weddings after Lag B’Omer, even though he was still keeping Sefira, yet he avoided from being mesader kiddushin.

 The Minchas Yitzchok held  one may not attend a wedding during their Sefira, even if the chosson and kallah are not keeping Sefira.

ברוך אתה.... היום שלשה וארבעים יום שהם ששה שבועות ויום אחד בעומר/לעומר

Nightly road closures continue 

route 9 closed from oak to rt 70. 

Pine Street Rt 9 - Gevuras Ari

E. County line from Princeton to squankom.

Chasunas: 

Gourdgi - Greiniman Ateres Esther 

Berenbaum - Rosenberg Fountain Ballroom 

Graff - Cymet Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

- Chumash shiur by HaRav Yeruchum Olshin shlita live at B"M Ateres Bracha 11:30 pm call in 646-726-9977

- Tonight is Shmuel Hanavi’s Yahrzeit: A Shiur by Rav Michoel Sorotzkin on the Forgotten Mesorah Restored through Pilpul. Watch HERE

- Ohr Naava pre Shavuos event for ladies at Chen Bais Yaakov, Lakewood.

Weather: 

weather : 65° Overcast. Slight chance of a rain shower. tonight Low 48F.   

- Agudath yisroel held a lre Siyum Hashas event today kicking off the countdown to the 14th cycle of the  Daf Yomi Siyum Hashas which will take place next year Rosh chodesh Sivan June 6. A campaign video showed how the Siyum is impacting 1 million people  due to the increase in popularity of loaded daf yomi since last siyum with the new online shiurim.

- Giyus: A demonstration of yeshiva bochurim was held again outside the home of the IDF Military Police chief, Brig. Gen. Yuval Yamin over the arrest of yeshiva students for evading mandatory military conscription as the police keep on arresting yeshiva bochurim. 

- Fox News: Secret Service agents have gotten into heated and physical clashes with Chinese police during President Trump's visit

- A swastika flag was reportedly raised above an NYU building during graduation week, prompting outrage and an investigation. Governor Kathy Hochul condemned the act as “disgusting,” said antisemitism has no place in New York, and confirmed the state is assisting NYPD and NYU in the investigation

- New sefer from Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva Rav Yeruchom Olshin shlita on Chumash Bamidbar מגד ירחים now available limited supply This is the first of the set for chumash

- Gas prices came down by 5 cents today

- A dozen eggs at GG north 79 cents 

- Tonight Hashkafa in the work place in preparation for Shavuos with Rav Daniel Glatstein at Torah Links 1301 Central ave Lakewood 8:10 pm

-  This Shabbos, Jews across the United States and around the world will unite in observing Shabbos. As part of the “Shabbat 250” initiative marking America’s 250th anniversary, President Donald Trump called for a “National Shabbat” from sunset Friday, May 15 through Saturday night, May 16, 2026. Rabbi David Yosef, Chief Rabbi of Israel, issued a worldwide call encouraging Jews everywhere to strengthen Shabbos observance, thanking President Trump for promoting the importance of Shabbos to American Jewry. The Israel Heritage Foundation also noted the remarkable connection that on Lag BaOmer the yahrtzeit of Rashbi President Trump issued this proclamation. Rashbi taught in maseches Shabbos 118b: “If Israel keeps two Shabbosim properly, they will be redeemed immediately.”Another fascinating connection: the gematria of this Shabbos’s Hebrew date, כ״ט אייר, equals 250.

- Chabad, Lakewood, and Ponevezh Connect in Argentina Litvishe Roshei Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Peretz Berman R"Y Ponovezh, and Rosh Yeshiva of Lakewood, Rabbi Aryeh Malkiel Kotler. who are visiting South America, on behalf of Keren Olam HaTorah met with Argentina shluchim, and spoke in learning with the hanhala and bochurim of the Buenos Aires yeshiva and met with head shliach to Argentina, Rabbi Tzvi Grunblatt, and his son-in-law, Rabbi Chaim Oirechman. Anash

- When you have schools located near an airport, Lakewood’s deputy mayor addressed concerns that children from nearby schools were getting too close to the runways at the Lakewood Airport. Officials are now working to address the issue by upgrading and securing the airport fencing to help ensure the safety of the children and the surrounding community.

- Adirei HaTorah bus registration is now open for yungeleit and talmidei hayeshiva. The cost per ride is $36, however subsidized talmidim must register through the memunim in order to secure a seat.

- The Toms River Township Council voted to bar Mayor Daniel Rodrick from using a township vehicle for personal use, including commuting to his full-time job as assistant principal at Irvington High School. The decision was approved by a council majority during a contentious meeting amid ongoing disputes between the mayor and council members.

- King Charles III of England on Thursday visited Golders Green, the London neighborhood where a jihadist terrorist stabbed two frum Jews last month, on a solidarity visit with the Jewish community following a wave of attacks on its members. The King of England received a fresh Challah during his visit to the Orthodox Jewish community of Golders Green. community representative recited the bracha you say upon seeing a monarch shenasan mikvodo livasar vadam.

- BDE: Petirah of R’ Yosef Chaim Lieberman ZT”L, at the age of 98. From the original talmidim of Rav Aharon Kotler zatzal, he lived in Lawrance Ave and than in Brookhill. The levayah is scheduled for 2:30 PM today Thursday in Lakewood at the chapel off 7th st with kevurah in Deans, NJ

- Sun Country airline merges with Allegiant Air to create larger budget airline following Spirit Airlines shutdown

- The township of Belleville, NJ has made history by electing 24-year-old Frank Velez as its new mayor. Velez unseated the incumbent, Michael Melham, in a major political upset that saw residents choosing a new generation of leadership for the community. Velez campaigned on a platform of transparency and change, With this victory, Velez becomes one of the youngest individuals ever to hold the mayoral office in New Jersey.

- Driverless cars could soon be coming to New Jersey roads under a proposed three-year pilot program designed to test and ensure the safety of autonomous vehicles. The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously advanced legislation that would also create a task force to develop protocols for crashes, cyberattacks, operational disruptions, liability issues, and protections for pedestrians and the public.

- The Satmar Rebbe reb Zalman Leib currently visiting Europe with a delegation of donors have been granted permission to stay at the new Siget Bais Medrash in Romania which was owned by the Satmar Rebbe Reb Aaron of Kiryas yoel a sign of improving relations between the Satmar factions

- Lakewood vaad gives endorsement 

The campaign of Republican U.S. Senate candidate for New Jersey Dr. Bob Lebovics announced that he has secured the endorsement of the Lakewood Vaad, The backing is expected to boost Lebovics in the closing weeks of the June 2 Republican primary, particularly in Ocean and Monmouth counties, where Orthodox Jewish communities in towns such as Lakewood, Jackson, Manchester, Toms River, and Wall have become an increasingly powerful voting bloc. he is among a list of republicans seeking the nomination to run against Cory Booker.

- Toms River resident and former Hillside, New Jersey police officer has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for a 2021 crash in Monmouth County that killed a husband and wife. He was impaired by marijuana when he caused a crash. John P. McClave III, 39, of Toms River, was sentenced before Ocean County Superior Court Judge David M. Fritch after being convicted by a jury of two counts of second-degree vehicular homicide. The crash occurred on October 9, 2021, on Asbury Avenue near the Garden State Parkway overpass in Tinton Falls.

- President Donald Trump used a formal dinner in Beijing on Thursday to invite Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Washington later this year, underscoring ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two nations.

- Police say 13 arrested over ‘isolated’ violent incidents in the old city of Yerushalayim leadup to the Jerusalem Day Flag March. Some knesset members including Itamar Ben Gvir went up and danced on the Har Habayis _blank">Here

-Some say the tefilas Hashla Here today as the shelah hakadosh said that the optimal time for parents to recite this tefilla is Erev Rosh Chodesh Sivan because “that is the month when Hashem gave us His Torah, and when we began to be called his children.” since erev rosh chodesh is on Shabbos this year some say it today whil other poskim sau that it can be said on shabbos as it is considered a bakasha for Ruchniyos (Rav Felder shlita) according  R' Eliyashiv zt"l the part related to parnassa should be omitted.

תפילת השלה

- New sefer on Chumash Meged Yerachim from Rav Yeruchom Olshin shlita

Zmanim of Minyanim for Mincha and Yom Kippur Koton ערב ראש חודש סיון מוקדם תשפ'ו

 Rosh Chodesh Sivan is Sunday 

 Please post additional minyanim or corrections in the comments section. For more zmanim see Lakewood Luach Here

Some say the tefilas Hashla Here today as the shelah hakadosh said that the optimal time for parents to recite this tefilla is Erev Rosh Chodesh Sivan because “that is the month when Hashem gave us His Torah, and when we began to be called his children.” since erev rosh chodesh is on Shabbos this year some say it today whil other poskim sau that it can be said on shabbos as it is considered a bakasha for Ruchniyos (Rav Felder shlita) according  R' Eliyashiv zt"l the part related to parnassa should be omitted.

תפילת השלה

- Satmar Forest ave 1:35 , 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 5:30 6:30 7:30

- Lutzk 1:45 BM, 3:00, 4"00 5:00 6:00  7:00 pm in the simcha hall

- Babad Toms River 1:05  and 7 pm

- Kahanow shul 185 Miller rd 1:05

- Rav Herzka shul Adams st 1:10 pm

- Ishay Yisrael 1:10 pm 110 Miller Rd

- Zichron Shneur Oak Knoll 1:35

- Lev Avos 1:30

Sharei Tefila 205 James  with  ויחל

- Arlington shul 1:45 and 7 pm

-Kol Shimshon 1:45 and 7pm

- Mordys Shteibel 1:10 pm

- Vyolipol 1:30 pm

- Ishay Yisrael 1:10 pm 110 Miller Rd

- Central court shul 1:30

- Chayei Yisroel Gudz rd 1:30 pm

- Torah links on Central Avenue  

-Somerset walk- 1:30

-Hearthstone 911 Hearthstone 6:30

-B"M Westgate 1:33pm    6:35

Rabbi hertzberg E. 9th st. 1:30

-Lakewood Commons 1:35 in the Upstairs E"N

- Sterling Forest 1:30

- Kol Aryeh 1:30 pm ezras nashim open

- Prospect Square 317 Blanche St 1:30, 6:15

- Chasam Sofer  Ridge/Mannetta ave 1:35

-Williams street shul 1:40 Ezras Nashim open

-Kol Shimshon 1:45 only

-Alumni B'M 1:45 pm

- Arlington 1:45

- Bais Shabsi Pawnee rd 1:45

- Old shul park & 4th 1:40

-B"M Kelmwoods westgate 2:45 pm (Ezras Nashim open)

Prospect Heights 1:45 pm

- Kollel Choshen Mishpat 625 forest 3:00 pm

Stolin e 7th 4:00pm 6:50 pm

Hearthstone  6:15 pm 

- Chateu Park Sefard 6:30 pm

-Chateau Park Ashkenaz  

- Breslov 423 6th street 7:05 pm

- Breslov 944 E County Line 7:20pm

- Hampshire heights 6:15 pm 

- Klausenberg Oak m Vine 7:30

- Lakewood Residence courtyard shul /1st between forest and madison-direct entrance to shul) at 7:20 pm 45 minutes before shkia (ezras nashim too)

- According to AXIOS Israeli officials say that over this weekend, Israel will be at the highest level of readiness as the country awaits President Trump's decision on resuming the war against Iran.

- Trump may make the next decision about Iran immediately after the end of his China trip.

Options on the table include resuming the "Freedom Project" to break the Strait of Hormuz deadlock and also starting a new round of attacks on Iran's infrastructure. Israel will also be on full alert if the war resumes.

- Trump in a  long social post: ..."the military decimation of Iran (to be continued!)..."

-  CENTCOM: "Today, Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis are all cut off from Iran's weapons supply and support."

- BBC: The ship hijacked today to Iran near the Strait of Hormuz serves as a "floating weapons warehouse" storing arms for private companies that protect at sea against pirate activities

-  Iran has reportedly seized a ship off the coast of the UAE, ramping up tensions in the region as disputes grow over alleged attacks and a denied Netanyahu visit.

- President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping offered to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open and pledged not to send military equipment to support Iran in its conflict involving the U.S. and Israel. Trump made the comments on Fox News, saying Xi “strongly” committed to not providing military aid and expressed willingness to assist in opening the waterway

- 3 civilians wounded, 2 seriously, in Hezbollah drone attack near Rosh Hanikra at a shopping mall parking lot.

- The IDF says it intercepted an apparent Hezbollah drone over an area of southern Lebanon where troops are deployed a short while ago.

- Israel Defense Minister Katz : We may need to return to operations in Iran soon.

- Iran Revolutionary Guards: About 30 ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz "with Tehran's approval" since last night

- Treasury Sec. Bessent on Iran: "We believe we're at a point where Iran is not paying soldiers or replenishing weapons stocks from abroad."

- WSJ: PM Netanyahu's secret visit to the Emirates took place on March 26, accompanied by senior officials in the Israeli security establishment

- PM Netanyahu: “Today I instructed my legal advisers to consider the harshest legal action against The New York Times and Nicholas Kristof. They defamed the soldiers of Israel and perpetuated a blood libel about rape, trying to create a false symmetry between the genocidal terrorists of Hamas and Israel’s valiant soldiers. Under my leadership, Israel will not be silent. We will fight these lies in the court of public opinion and in the court of law. Truth will prevail.”

ברוך אתה... היום שנים וארבעים יום שהם ששה שבועות בעומר/לעומר

Chasunas:

Heller - Tress Ne'emas Hachaim

Hirschman - Fine Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Boas - Zimberg  Ateres Blima

Scott  - Wenger Lake Terrace 

Aisenstark - Katzenstein Fountain Ballroom

Ferber - Rabinowitz Ateres Esther 

Weather: Tonight 53° Rain early..with showers overnight. Chance of rain 60%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.

Weather: 72° Mainly sunny few afternoon clouds. 

Tonight 53° Rain early..with showers overnight. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.

- The kever of R' Hershel Spinker ztl will be open 24 hours for erev Rosh Chodesh Sivan mundane at Floral Park  cemetery Deans NJ.

- Falling debris keeps part of George Washington Bridge closed through rush hour The New Jersey-bound lower level  is expected to remain closed through the evening rush as crews work to make repairs

- Vizhnitz rebbe of Bet Shemesh will be in Lakewood today with Kabolas Kahal at 6 Riverside Ct. 

-The government coalition has submitted a motion to dissolve the Knesset. This paves the way for early new elections. "The 25th Knesset will be dissolved before the end of its term, According to Israeli media reports, the bill could be put to a vote on wednesday May 20.

- Satmar rebbe Rabbi Zalman Leib Teitelbaum departed on a special trip to Europe יwith approximately 400 donors and supporters. The group is scheduled to spend Shabbos in Kraków, Poland.

- Vice President JD Vance announces the federal government is deferring over a billion dollars in Medicaid reimbursements to California, citing a failure by the state to combat systemic fraud

- The Hidden Cost of Buying a House You Can’t Afford Rabbi Eliezer Gewertzman od lakewood speaks very honestly about the pressure people feel around money, buying homes, keeping up appearances, and living within your means. watch episode HERE 

Call-in  number: 605-477-2100

- Keren Olam Hatorah delegation is in Argentina  before they will head back.

-President Trump has arrived in Beijing for his high-stakes meeting with President Xi Jinping

- Tefillos for Mekubal Rav Dov Kook shlita of Tveria and son in law of rav Yitzchok Zilberstein who is hospitalized with a severe case of pneumonia name is aDov ben Shoshana 

- New Jersey Democrats just advanced a bill to expand legal protections for transgender healthcare providers and patients, including protections tied to blockers, hormone therapy, and other gender-affirming care. The vote heads to the Assembly tomorrow.

- Tefilas Hashla since  erev Rosh chodesh Sivan is on Shabbos this year some recite the tefilas Hashla on Thursday.

- An editorial in HaPeles criticizes certain ultra-Orthodox parties for remaining aligned with Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc for an extended period and only distancing themselves as elections approach. It questions their recent declaration that they will act solely in the interests of the Charedi public, arguing that this raises doubts about whether past political cooperation truly reflected those interests or achieved meaningful gains for yeshiva students.

- The 2026 Yeshiva Summit is taking place today in Staten Island, for yeshiva leaders, special education professionals,The event features sessions on funding, compliance, legal updates, and school operations, along with networking opportunities to help strengthen and support yeshiva administration.

- CHEMED announces the new medical village on Lakewood on Airport Rd The project, will bring more than 50 specialties under one roof in a purpose-built, outpatient-first facility designed to eliminate the fragmentation that typically forces patients to navigate multiple providers across multiple locations. Planned services include primary care, dental, mental health, pediatric specialties, women’s health, a standalone emergency department, an ambulatory surgery center, and a state-of-the-art diagnostic radiology center. The facility will be exclusively outpatient and non-hospital,

- While President Trump has proposed suspending the federal gas tax, NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill is skeptical about a similar move in New Jersey. Some experts also argue that suspending the gas tax would likely provide little real relief to drivers, with limited impact on overall fuel prices

- Stickel Packaging Supply in Lakewood acquired by Veritiv a leader in innovative specialty packaging, facility and print solutions

- CIA whistleblower James Erdman III "Dr. Fauci's role in the cover-up was intentional." lays out the "cover-up" of the COVID pandemic, claiming scientists and analysts were skewed from the start, all stemming from Dr. Anthony Fauci. "Public health policy would have been very different had the American public been made aware that a virus from a lab in China was going to serve as the foundation for an emergency use authorization M-RNA products."

While President Trump has proposed suspending the federal gas tax, NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill is skeptical about a similar move in New Jersey. Some experts also argue that suspending the gas tax would likely provide little real relief to drivers, with limited impact on overall fuel prices.

- Howell update: 

A Howell Township council meeting last night was canceled after officials determined the council chambers and overflow room had reached capacity due to a large resident turnout. Several ordinances up for vote were meant to target the frum community 

 Before the cancellation, the council approved the 2026 budget, which includes a $3.2 million spending increase and a $1.7 million tax increase, reportedly without public comment on the budget prior to the vote. The remaining agenda items, including several land-use ordinances, will be rescheduled for a future meeting at a larger venue. The proposed ordinances include requirements for commercial mercantile licenses and new regulations on impervious coverage, driveways, garages, and accessory structures such as sheds and detached buildings.

The ordinances discussed in Howell Township would tighten local land-use and business regulations. One would require all commercial businesses to obtain a mercantile license. Others would set limits on impervious surfaces like pavement and buildings, regulate residential driveways and require garages for certain home sizes (with existing homes exempt), and establish rules for accessory structures such as sheds, pool cabanas, storage buildings, and detached garages, including how they can be built and used.

 CHEMED to Purchase $26 Million Lot From LIC on Airport Road.  For a planned medical village 

At its meeting today, the Lakewood Industrial Commission approved the sale of approximately 60 acres at Lakewood Airport to CHEMED for $26 million.

The land, located on Airport Road off Cedarbridge ave and across the exit to the GSP identified as part of Lot 242 in Block 1160, measures approximately 60 acres.

According to the resolution the sale is intended to expand business activity, increase the tax base, and support community medical services. The property value was based on two appraisals reviewed by the Federal Aviation Administration, and the agreement requires CHEMED to develop the site within 10 years or the land can revert back to the LIC.

The parcel was transferred from Lakewood Township ownership to the Lakewood Industrial Commission for $1 in 2018. Under the current structure, once the LIC takes ownership of township property, proceeds from future sales go into LIC accounts rather than directly back to Lakewood municipal government or the Board of Education, meaning revenue of 26 million won't necessarily down property taxes.

What the $26 million from this sale will ultimately be used for remains unclear.

The parcel sits along the runway of the Lakewood airport.

- In the midst of Operation Roaring Lion, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the United Arab Emirates in secret and met with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheik Mohamed bin Zayed. This visit led to a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

- The US preparation for the possibility of renewed fighting against Iran: 15 F16 fighter jets were spotted yesterday at the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. The number of US F-16 fighter jets at this base currently stands at 53. In addition, Ossint sources have reported in recent hours on training sorties by USAF B-1 B strategic bombers over the skies of the Eastern Mediterranean.

- Trump says US will ‘finish the job’ against Iran, ‘peacefully or otherwise’

- European low-cost carrier Wizz Air will resume flight operations to and from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport starting May 28.Wizz Air says the decision follows yesterday’s update from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) softening its recommendation against operating in Israeli airspace

- The UN Interim Force in Lebanon says it has come under several Hezbollah drone attacks in recent days, including one that caused damage to its headquarters in southern Lebanon.

- WSJ: The head of the Mossad visited the United Arab Emirates at least twice during the war to coordinate the campaign against Iran

- The IRGC is regrouping, and according to some reports, managed to get online 33 out of the 35 missile sites struck during the war. 

- Iranian Armed Forces Spokesperson Iran: "Our supervision of the Hormuz Strait will generate enormous economic revenues, even multiples of our country's oil revenues, and will strengthen our power in the external political sphere. After the end of this war, there will be no place for retreat."

Hashkafa with Rav Gershon  Ribner Shlita

Greetings to the new Mashgiach of BMG Dramatic changes R' Yisroel Salanter Z"L instituded in image of ben yeshiva (payos chups etc..)  Reason for vacancy of seat of Mashgiach in new yeshivos My in-laws' Shabbos table is laden with venomous emissions

 Lakewood residents are asking a simple question:

Who is running this town?

Every year after Pesach or summer bein hazmanim, local politicians rush to the media with PR statements praising themselves for scheduling roadwork while residents are away to “minimize disruption.”

What they never mention is the reality residents face every single night: endless road closures, unbearable traffic, confusing detours, and construction projects that seem to never end.

Last night, drivers were forced to navigate Lakewood like an obstacle course. Main roads were shut down with little to no warning, turning a 10-minute drive into an hour-long nightmare. Residents missed simchas, skipped appointments, and sat stranded in traffic trying to get across town.

And through it all, silence.

No leadership.

No guidance.

No updates.

No notifications.

No explanations.

No sympathy.

No apologies.

Nothing.

The June wedding season is approaching, and residents still have no timeline or communication about when this disruption will end. Balei simcha deserve to know their family and friends can actually reach their weddings. Parents deserve to pick up medicine or groceries without spending another hour trapped on Route 9 or James Street. People should be able to learn a full night seder.

Many residents don’t rely on Waze or Google Maps for local driving, which makes sudden nighttime closures even more chaotic and dangerous. Roads are blocked without warning, forcing drivers onto crowded side streets and perimeter roads.

The bigger question people are asking is:

Who is benefiting from all this construction?

Residents are hearing that many of these drainage and infrastructure projects are connected to future development approvals. Whether true or not, the perception exists because township officials have failed to communicate honestly and transparently with the public.

For more than 20 years, the same elected leadership has controlled this township. At some point, blaming the county or the state is no longer acceptable. Leadership means taking responsibility, communicating with residents, and showing basic respect to the people paying taxes and living through this daily disruption.

Lakewood residents deserve quality of life.

They deserve transparency.

They deserve accountability.

And they deserve leaders who represent the people not just developers and politically connected interests.

Enough is enough.

ברוך אתה... היום אחד וארבעים יום שהם חמשה שבועות וששה ימים בעומר/לעומר

Traffic Alert Roads Closed Again

Chasunas:

Perman - Zeiger Cedar Palace 

Danziger - Flax Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Zemble  - Herskovitz Fountain Ballroom 

Weather: 49° Partly overcast overnight

Tomorrow 72° A mix of clouds and sun in

 Weather: 64° Plentiful sunshine

- A packed crowd forced Howell Township officials to cancel Tuesday night’s council meeting after the building was deemed overcrowded and a fire hazard. Residents gathered to oppose three proposed ordinances limiting driveway size, detached structures, and garage-to-living-space conversions, with many in the frum community strongly objecting to the measures.

- A Hanochas Even HaPinah took place today at the new Lake Front development in Okeechobee, Florida, marking the beginning of the mosdos for the upcoming community. The event was attended by a large contingent of chassidishe rabbonim.

- Governor Mikie Sherrill announced a redesigned NJ TRANSIT app featuring a smarter trip planner, with future updates expected to include real-time train tracking

- President Trump has officially departed for his high-stakes summit in China. A powerful delegation on board, including Stephen Miller, Marco Rubio, Scott Bessent, Eric Trump other top advisors and Elon Musk. Massive security preparations are already underway in Beijing, with multiple military aircraft and a heavily armored motorcade ready. 

- Girls high school acceptance letters to go out over Shavuos.

- New strip mall with offices coming to Rt 70 Named Lanox Mills it is near Belz

- Agudah Yeshiva summit tomorrow in Staten Island

- Rav Ezriel Auerbach shlita went to Toronto for a brief visit to fundraise for his mosdos in EY he is expected to be back in Lakewood possibly for another week.

- Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva Rav Malkiel Kotler is on the second day of the fundraising trip to South America on behalf of Keren Olam Hatorah viaiting5 Brazil and Argentina.

- Lilac & Cream Shavuos order deadline has passed and we are no longer accepting pre-Yom Tov orders. There will be a pop-up shop erev YT 575 Prospect St, Unit 240C, Lakewood

 Thursday, May 21 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

- Tyler Oliveira posts on Twitter: I got banned from Israel and deported back to America for “anti-Semitic” content.

- Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach opens for the 2026 season, the amusement park will debut a new roller coaster called Patriot’s Run.Standing over 35 feet tall It replaces the Tidal Wave, a longtime park fixture.

-New solar-powered streetlights are being installed along New Hampshire Avenue in Lakewood between Ridge Avenue and Route 88 to improve pedestrian safety and visibility.

Approximately 50 solar-powered LED streetlamps are being added after officials determined traditional lighting could not be installed due to the lack of electrical infrastructure along the roadway.

- Fox: Confirmed hantavirus cases climb to 9 as WHO officials say they expect to see that number increase even more while insisting containment plans are being followed. In the U.S., officials report 1 confirmed case and 1 person showing symptoms, while 16 others remain isolated in Nebraska. Eight states are now monitoring for potential symptoms as the White House says it’s tracking the situation closely. The incubation period remains long, raising continued caution.

- A New Jersey “Fair Pricing Act” would ban grocery stores from using “surveillance pricing,” meaning they could not change prices based on a shopper’s personal data, behavior, or location. The bill aims to ensure all customers pay the same price for groceries, whether shopping online or in-store.

-  NJ Hospital networks operating in Monmouth and Ocean counties  including Hackensack Meridian Health, RWJBarnabas Health, and CentraState Healthcare System saw rising revenues after the pandemic. According to reporting in the Asbury Park Press, CEO bonuses across these systems totaled about $15.2 million in 2024, up nearly 75% from the prior year, as patients faced steep increases in health insurance premiums.

- Lakewood Planning board meeting today at 6 pm watch livestream HERE  see Agenda HERE

-Public Hearing East 7th Street Holdings, LLC Proposal for preliminary and final major subdivision approval involving properties at 366 & 370 East 7th Street (Block 224, Lots 12.02 & 12.03).

- Trump Mayor Mamdani "came down to the Oval Office twice. He's a nice person. I really like him, he's a nice guy, but you can't tax people out of New York. When you tax people out of New York you never get them back...it's a very dangerous thing that's happening right now."

- NYC Mayor Mamdani announces New York City has cut the $12 billion budget deficit to zero With A $4 billion bailout from NYS

Israeli papers report on Dissolving the Knesset

Lakewood and Ponovizh at the Keren Olam Hatorah fundraiser mission in Brazil

- Trump: "When the Fake News says that the Iranian enemy is doing well, Militarily, against us, it’s virtual TREASON in that it is such a false, and even preposterous, statement. They are aiding and abetting the enemy! All it does is give Iran false hope when none should exist. These are American cowards that are rooting against our Country. Iran had 159 ships in their Navy — Every single ship is now resting at the bottom of the sea. They have no Navy, their Air Force is gone, all Technology is gone, their “leaders” are no longer with us, and the Country is an Economic Disaster. Only Losers, Ingrates, and Fools are able to make a case against America! President DONALD J. TRUMP"

- Trump: "I'm getting along great with Bibi. We were partners in the truest sense; you wouldn't have had Israel without the both of us"

- Trump on Iran: "They're going to stop. They told me...we're going to get the dust. Iran told me that it was so devastating that no country in the world would be able to have the machinery to be able to get there."

- Trump on Iran: We don't have to rush anything. We have a blockade which allows them no money. It's a very simple thing: we cannot let them have a nuclear weapon — because they'd use it.

- Graham: “I don't trust Pakistan as far as I can throw them. If they actually do have Iranian aircraft parked in Pakistan bases to protect Iranian military assets, maybe we need somebody else to mediate!"

- Israeli troops crossed the Litani River on the outskirts of the southern Lebanon town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, around 10 kilometers from the border with Israel, during a recent operation against Hezbollah, the military announces.

- Iran official warns country could start enriching uranium to 90% if attacked again

- IDF Spokesperson: The Air Force intercepted an uncrewed aerial vehicle launched from the EAST  a short while ago. No alerts were issued in accordance with policy. The Israeli Air Force is still probing whether a “suspicious aerial target” shot down over the Red Sea earlier was a drone. It is possible that the target was a “false identification,” oftentimes triggered by flocks of birds. As such, the IDF does not yet know the origin of the target.

- The IDF is currently establishing a factory that will produce explosive suicide drones (FPV drones) - for use in all war zones. The goal of establishing the factory is to significantly expand the arsenal of suicide drones that the IDF has, to increase capabilities on the battlefield. IDF estimate: Within two months from today, the factory will begin supplying the army with large quantities of drones, thousands every month, and subsequently even tens of thousands a month.

- The US-Israeli war in Iran has cost the United States $29 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official says, an increase of $4 billion from an estimate provided late last month.

- U.S. Considered Renewed Iran Strikes - Walla News

- According to security sources speaking to Israel’s Walla News, the United States considered resuming strikes across Iran more than a week ago on Saturday, but the move was halted at the last minute. This came amid failed Pakistan-brokered talks and a sense that communication channels with Tehran had been exhausted. However, Israeli assessments say figures in President Trump’s inner circle urged delayed the strikes to allow one final attempt at negotiations before further military escalation. President Trump on Iran: We don't have to rush anything. We have a blockade which allows them no money. It's a very simple thing: we cannot let them have a nuclear weapon — because they'd use it.

 Rav Dov Lando has instructed the Degel HaTorah faction of UTJ to work toward dissolving the Knesset, citing a complete loss of trust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the failure to pass legislation exempting yeshiva students from military service.

The statement followed a meeting with party MKs at his home in Bnei Brak, Rav Lando declared that “the concept of a right-wing bloc no longer exists” from the perspective of his faction.

The dispute centers on the long-delayed “giyus law,” after Netanyahu reportedly told Haredi lawmakers the coalition currently lacks enough support to pass the exemption legislation.

Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly told ultra-Orthodox parties that the coalition lacks enough support to pass the military draft law because of party primaries, possible early elections, and coalition rebels, Amit Segal reports.

While Degel HaTorah alone does not have enough votes to force new elections, support from Shas and the Hasidic Agudat Yisrael faction could threaten the coalition’s survival. Elections are currently scheduled no later than October 2026, though Charedi parties are reportedly pushing for an earlier vote in September.

Text of letter from Rav Dov Landau to the Knesset members of Degel HaTorah

״לכבוד חברי הכנסת החרדים של דגל התורה שליט"א

אתם עשיתם מעל ומעבר את שליחותכם נאמנה. ואין לנו אמון בראש הממשלה איננו מרגישים שותפים שלו יותר. איננו מחויבים לו.

ואנחנו נעשה מכאן ואילך רק מה שאנחנו חושבים שטוב ליהדות החרדית ולדעתנו צריך בחירות בהקדם היותר מהר.

כל מיני דיבורים על גוש אינם קיימים יותר.

בכאב ובחרדה

דוב לנדו״

“Honorable  Members of Knesset of Degel HaTorah, shlita

You have fulfilled your mission faithfully, above and beyond. We have no trust in the Prime Minister; we no longer feel we are his partners. We are not committed to him. From this point onward, we will do only what we believe is good for yahadus Hacharedis, and in our opinion elections should be held as soon as possible. All kinds of talk about a political bloc no longer exist.

With pain and deep concern,

Dov Lando

היום ארבעים יום שהם חמשה שבועות וחמשה  ימים בעומר/לעומר

Heavy traffic and road closures tonight along Rt 9 Central rt 88 Pine St. 

Chasunas:

Basch - Ehrnfeld Fountain Ballroom 

Reich - Jacobowitz Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Cohen - Klein Ateres Blima 

Spetner  - Teitelbaum Ateres Esther 

Ausfresser - Gerson Ne'emas Hachaim 

Cweiber - Wechsler Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Levy - Dabbah Cedar Palace

 Weather: 58° Rain showers this morning with overcast skies during the afternoon hours Chance of rain 70%.

- Tzedek: President Trump announced today a major new step to expand fertility coverage in America through a proposed federal rule creating a new pathway for employers to offer standalone fertility benefits up to $120,000. This could significantly increase access to fertility treatment for millions of families across the country.

- Confrontations repprted tonight outside of Young Israel Synagogue of Midwood, in Brooklyn as Hamas supporters gathered outside to protest a event.  NYPD has a few hundred officers outside.

- Trump: "I am very much looking forward to my trip to China, an amazing Country, with a Leader, President Xi, respected by all. Great things will happen for both Countries! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Romanian meat from Chicago Food Hot Dog Truck is now available in the Lakewood area for events and neighborhood visits under the KCL hashgacha.

- Drivers in Ocean County, including Lakewood, Toms River, and Manchester, should expect delays on Route 70 and Route 9 as a $10 million road project begins May 12. Daytime and overnight lane closures are planned through the coming months.

- New Rav at KAJ Brewers in Washington Heights: Rabbi Liron Rogovsky shlit”a has been selected as the new rabbi of the Khal Adas Jeshurun (KAJ) community. He is a musmach of Ner Yisroel in Baltimore and currently serves as a rosh kollel in the Monsey–Chestnut Ridge area. The previous rav, Rabbi Mantel shlit”a, has relocated back to Gateshead, UK.

- Trump to CBS: I intend to suspend the federal gas tax for a period of time and gradually reinstate it when gas prices fall

- Tyler Oliveira has officially been denied entry into Israel. Laura Loomer reports Israel’s Minister of Diaspora and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli exclusively tells me,“I’m proud to have denied entry to Israel today to an unfortunate YouTuber who is using the harassment of Jews as a way to get clout on social media. Furthermore, let this be a lesson to all Jew haters and supporters of BDS. Israel has strong immigration policies, and if you come to Israel with the intent on inciting violence and hatred against Jewish people, you will not be allowed entry into our country.”

- Keren Olam HaTorah delegation of gedolim arrives in South America including Rav Yaakov Hillel, Rav Avraham Salim, Rav Chaim Peretz Berman, Rav Malkiel Kotler, Rav Shimon Galai, and Rav Yosef Chevroni shlita.

-Tonight 25 Iyar marks the first yahrtzeit of three yeshiva bochurim Dovid Yitzchok Handler z”l, Chaim Zelig Berl z”l, and Refael Faham z”l\ who were killed in a car accident in Lakewood near North Hope Chapel Road. Their families will be holding siyumim and yahrtzeit seudos in their memory, l’iluy nishmasam. 

- Tonight marks the shloshim for Habachur Eliyahu Schepansky z”l of Lakewood, who was tragically killed in a car crash in Hamilton shortly after Pesach.

- Tehillim: name added for lakewood resident in serious condition name is Chaim Avraham Moshe ben Rivka who is undergoing a major procedure this morning 

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Dovid Shmidl zt”l, of Asra Kadisha at the age of 92. He dedicated his life against the desecration of Jewish graves and was known for his activism in protecting burial sites from construction and development projects. In his youth, He learned at the Slabodka Yeshiva, and he became close to the Chazon Ish zt”l during that time He was talmid of Rav Gedaliah Nadel zt”l, and Rabbi Moshe Shmuel Shapiro zt”l. The Brisker rav would send him on missions regarding desecration of kevarim 

- YouTuber Tyler Oliveira, whhas been spotted last night boarding an El Al flight and has arrived in Israel today. This afternoon he posted videos about Orthodox Jews in Lakewood and Monroe painting them in a bad light filled with misinformation.

- Thousands of NJ residents face food stamp cuts under new federal rules.

New Jersey officials say federal SNAP changes could cut benefits for many residents and potentially end assistance for about 47,000 people. New work rules now require some previously exempt groups to work or volunteer 20 hours weekly, and the state may also absorb higher program costs. The average benefit is about $194 per month for roughly 430,000 households.

- Shatnez Alert:

Vaad Lmishmeres Shatnez: A Shatnez warning was issued after linen shatnez was found in a Ricercato brand wool suit sold at an Igud Bnei Torah sale in Toms River before Pesach. Experts warned that even similar suits may contain shatnez, so garments should be individually checked, as other items from the same batch may also be affected. This finding should serve as a reminder to buyers that they cannot assume items are shatnez-free simply because they were sold at an Igud Bnei Torah or similar event.

- Attempted Trump Assassin Cole Allen Pleads NOT GUILTY in federal court today on charges that could put him away for life.

- Tax Dollars; LDC meeting today spending UEZ funds.

 $2 million dollars for snow removal equipment for on-site snow melting in the UEZ. The machine is capable of melting approximately 80 tons of snow per hour

 $440,000 in UEZ funds to continue the Downtown Clifton Avenue Clean Team program for Year II, covering personnel and supply costs.

 $35,000 in UEZ funds for drones and drone training for Chaverim of Central Jersey to assist the Lakewood Police Department and OEM with searches, within the UEZ area.

- Yisroel Beiteinu MK Avigdor Liberman accused Israel’s Charedi leadership of being “anti-Jewish,” claiming they care more about “power, money, and status” than Torah study. Speaking at the Shalom Hartman Institute, Liberman criticized efforts to keep yeshiva students out of the workforce and exempt from military service.

- Giyus: A crowd of frum residents in Dimona reportedly blocked military police from arresting a gerer chosid for alleged draft evasion by gathering and dancing outside his home overnight.

The anti-conscription Tzeva Shachor hotline said supporters quickly arrived after learning of the military police presence.

- At least one American has tested positive for the hantavirus as passengers exposed to the virus on a cruise ship are now back on U.S. soil. Seventeen U.S. passengers are headed to Omaha, Nebraska, where they’ll spend 42 days in quarantine as doctors urge the public not to spiral into COVID-style panic. Officials say the risk of hantavirus to the general public remains “very, very low,” with Admiral Brian Christine, MD, Assistant Secretary for Health, noting that the Andes variant does not spread easily and requires prolonged, close contact with a symptomatic person.

Agudath Israel of America Statement in Support of the “Shabbos 250” Initiative

May 10, 2026 - 23 Iyar, 5786

Dear friends and supporters of Agudas Yisroel,

Last week, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month and included a call to Jewish Americans to observe a “national Sabbath” as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of America. The President suggested Shabbos Parshas Bamidbar (May 15-16) as a day to be devoted to such observance.

At the direction of our senior rabbinic leadership, Agudath Israel of America supports the President’s initiative, and encourages our constituents to use the occasion to reaffirm our most sincere appreciation for the United States of America.

It is particularly appropriate to appreciate the bedrock principle of religious liberty upon which America was founded, and to reflect on the historic role America has played in serving as a haven for embattled Jews the world over. Rabbonim may want to use this opportunity to speak about hakaras hatov, particularly the importance of recognizing and appreciating the incredible good of our host nation. Families and individuals may want to encourage conversations at their Shabbos tables about ways to show their gratitude for the United States, which Harav Moshe Feinstein, zt”l, referred as a “Malchus Shel Chesed”—a kingdom distinguished by kindness.

Throughout Jewish history, observance of our faith—and Shabbos in particular—has often been restricted or prohibited entirely. We are therefore fortunate to live in a nation whose legal and civic framework safeguards our ability to observe Shabbos openly and without fear. And now, with Shabbos observance being publicly acknowledged and encouraged by the President himself as an essential component of Jewish identity, our good fortune to reside in this country is compounded exponentially.  

Sincerely,

Agudath Israel of America

Statement from Agudath Israel:

Agudath Israel of America Statement in Support of the “Shabbos 250” Initiative

President Donald Trump issued a proclamation in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month and included a call to Jewish Americans to observe a “national Sabbath” as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of America. The President specifically pointed to the Shabbos of Parshas Bamidbar (May 15-16) as a day to strengthen Sabbath observance and express gratitude for our great Nation.

Agudath Israel supports this initiative, which is referred to in some circles as “Shabbos 250.” We encourage our constituents to use the occasion of Shabbos 250 to reflect on the historic role America has played over the years in serving as a haven of religious freedom. Indeed, the basic obligation of hakaras hatov, recognizing and appreciating the incredible good of our host nation, is a fundamental principle worthy of public acknowledgement.

“Shabbos 250 is an opportunity to celebrate the religious liberty we enjoy in this great country and to reflect on the gratitude owed to the United States by each and every one of us,” said Rabbi A.D. Motzen, Agudath Israel of America’s national director of government affairs. “We thank President Trump for recognizing the important role of the Jewish People and Shabbos in the history of the United States.”

- The United Arab Emirates has carried out military strikes on Iran, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing people familiar with the matter. The strikes, which the UAE has not publicly acknowledged, included an attack on a refinery on Iran’s Lavan Island in the Persian Gulf, WSJ says, adding that the attack took place in early April

- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf: Our armed forces are ready to respond to any aggression. A wrong strategy and wrong decisions will always lead to wrong results. We are ready for all possibilities - they will be surprised

- Advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Akbar Velayati: Trump, "Do not assume you can exploit the current calm in Iran and march victoriously to Beijing." First of all, learn the alphabet of the new geopolitical order in the Middle East. We defeated you on the battlefield; do not imagine you will come out victorious in the diplomatic arena."

- Iranian news agency Tasnim: Contrary to reports in the Western media, the Iranian proposal does not mention any agreement to remove the enriched uranium from the country. Additionally, Iran has set a timeframe in which it demands to receive the frozen funds

- CBS: Days after the ceasefire in the war at the beginning of April, Pakistan, mediating in the talks, allowed Iran to transfer Iranian aircraft to it, including an RC-130 reconnaissance and intelligence aircraft. This was to ensure they would be protected in case the US tried to bomb them. The aircraft were stationed at the main Noor Khan base near the city of Rawalpindi. Additionally, Iran also transferred civilian aircraft for a similar reason to Afghanistan. A senior Pakistani official denied the report

- Trump to Fox News: I am considering restarting the operation to free Hormuz (Freedom Project)

- Trump on Iran: "They think that I'll get tired of this or I'll get bored, or I'll have some pressure, but there’s no pressure, there’s no pressure at all. We're going to have a complete victory."

They're very dishonorable people, the leadership. They just change their mind... These people, you make a deal, and then they send you a document that takes 5 days to get there when it should've been there in 20 minutes.

- Trump: The Iranian people "want to go out on the streets. They have no weapons. We thought the Kurds were going to give [them] weapons, but the Kurds disappointed us”

- Trump: on the ceasefire in Iran: "After reading that piece of garbage they sent us... It's on life support."

- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is convening a security discussion after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to his ceasefire proposal, and ahead of direct Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington later this week.

- Iran calls US greatest threat to international peace, says its demands are unreasonable

- WSJ: During his visit to Beijing this week, Trump will pressure China to mediate an agreement that will end the war with Iran

- Three IDF soldiers were lightly injured in a Hezbollah explosive drone attack in southern Lebanon this morning, the military says.

- Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approves the extension of the call-up of up to 400,000 reservists until May 31, first authorized by the government in March.

- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghai at a press conference: "We demand to stop the maritime piracy against Iranian ships, and to release the assets belonging to the Iranian people that have been frozen for years in foreign banks due to American pressure."

- A highly classified document details on Hamas’s military rehabilitation in the Gaza Strip 

The document indicates that Hamas is adding dozens of fighters to each of its battalions, and is manufacturing hundreds of mortar shells, IEDs, and anti-tank missiles every month.

- CBS 60 minutes interview: Asked if it is possible to topple the Iranian regime, Netanyahu says: “I think that you can’t predict when that happens. Is it possible? Yes. Is it guaranteed? No. But I can tell you it’s like bankruptcy, you know? It… proceeds gradually and then it falls.”

- Netanyahu says that before Oct. 7, he was seen as ‘perhaps the most restrained PM in Israel’s history. Netanyahu says he believes Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, despite the fact that he has not been seen or heard since he was appointed to succeed his slain father in early March.

- Israeli PM Netanyahu tells 60 Minutes he wants Israel to eventually stop relying on U.S. military aid: “It's time that we weaned ourselves from the remaining military support.”

- The IDF issues evacuation warnings for nine villages in southern Lebanon ahead of airstrikes targeting the Hezbollah terror group.

היום תשעה ושלשים יום שהם חמשה שבועות וארבעה ימים בעומר/לעומר

Chasunas: 

Freishtat  - Zion  Cedar Palace 

Yakoel  - Safdieh Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Tress - Holland Ateres  Chaim Elazar

Edison Yeshiva dinner at Bellworks

Weather: 78° slight chance of a rain showers tonight 50° Showers early, Chance of rain 70%.

Trump just one Shabbos:

JNS- Rabbi A.D. Motzen, Agudath Israel of America’s national director of government affairs, said he will be celebrating the national Shabbat, dubbing it “Shabbos 250.” “Shabbos 250 is an opportunity to celebrate the religious liberty we enjoy in this great country and to reflect on the gratitude owed to the United States by each and every one of us,” he stated. “We thank President Trump for recognizing the important role of the Jewish people and Shabbos in the history of the United States.”

Rabbi David Katz, executive director of the Israel Heritage Foundation, thanked the president and called his proclamation “historic,” noting that there was a time in America when Jews who “left work early on Friday to light Shabbos candles, or would not come in on Saturday to honor the Sabbath, often paid dearly.”

“They were told to choose between their paycheck and their faith,” he wrote. “How beautiful, how moving, how deeply healing it is to witness the opposite today.”

Rabbi Steven Burg, CEO of Aish, told JNS that he was “very moved” by the president’s message because it shifts the narrative from Jew-hatred to Jewish faith. “In a social media world, the overwhelming majority of the hate is coming towards the Jews,” he said. “The celebrating of Shabbos and everyone putting down their phones and putting down X, where all this hate lives, is actually really good and really healthy for society.”

-  Tehillim for Avrohom Moshe ben Rivka a Lakewood resident in serious condition  who ran into complications during a scheduled procedure and is having emergency surgery tomorrow morning.

- Adirei HaTorah:  The Philadelphia basketball team was disqualified from the playoffs avoiding any potential games on Sunday May,31. The Philadelphia hockey team was also  eliminated (Updated)

- Giyus: i24 news plays recording from Rav Dov Lando shlita that only the Torah learners are the ones saving us. When questioned about the Religious Zionist soldiers that are killedin battlehe said we are not learning enough and ‘They are being killed because their rabbis teach a distorted version of Torah.

- The Satmar Rebbe, Rabbi Aharon Teitelbaum, strongly condemned the modernization of dancing and singing at chassidishe weddings. He said that disgusting songs are being played together with disgusting dances involving strange body movements. The Rebbe addressed both bochurim and youngeleit, declaring that this music is: שקץ תשקצנו תעב תתעבנו כי חרם הוא

 utterly repulsive and forbidden.

- Rav Ezriel Auerbach is currently in Lakewood raising  funds for yeshivos in Eretz Yisroel. The  Lakewood Rosh  Yeshiva Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita will travel  to South America tomorrow joining up with the delegation of gedolei Yisroel from Eretz Yiroel raising funds in behalf of Keren Olam HaTorah.

- BDE: ADL deeply mourns the loss of our longtime national director, Abraham H. Foxman z”l. Abe, a Holocaust survivor, served his entire 50-year career at ADL, becoming one of the world’s foremost voices against antisemitism and hate. May his memory be a blessing. He was 86.

- Adirei HaTorah: Harav Uri Deutsch shlita the rav of Forest Park shul will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming Maamad Adirei Hatorah on Sunday, May 31st in Philly.

- Gas  in NJ could hit $5 by Memorial Day. A ‘70s-style gas crisis could soon follow, experts warn

- Edison yeshiva dinner tonight at Bellworks.

- A  lawsuit  was filed against the Manchester Township Zoning Board of discriminating against Pine Lake Park’s growing Orthodox Jewish community by denying a mikvah application despite extensive supporting testimony. The suit claims the decision violated religious land-use protection see full story at Faanews

- Giyus: Senior Charedi figure admits in closed conversations: "We are not satisfied with the draft law, it's hard to see it passing in the current knesset term also due to the question of the majority in the plenum. We have failed in our central mission in the Knesset." Reporter Ishay Cohen/Kikar

- People who lose weight on Ozempic are viewed worse than people who don’t lose weight at all: study NYP

- Major rally against antisemitism kicks off in London with thousands participating along Downing street.

- JetBlue is adding dozens of new flights from Fort Lauderdale airport in Florida to replace routes lost when Spirit airlines shut down last week. 

- The weekly Chumash shiur by Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik of yeshivas Brisk  was canceled motzei shabbos after a resident allegedly sprayed pepper spray or another irritant at arriving bochurim, causing coughing and panic. Witnesses also said garbage and liquids were thrown at the residence amid ongoing tensions over the large weekly crowds.

Talmidim say a known, troubled man complains about thr gatherings at the RY home and still occasionally disrupts things and makes threats despite a prior arrangement. Bhol.

- Lakewood committeeman Meir Lichtenstein tells TVOL  he opposed the planned ban on left turns along Route 9 and proposed an alternative traffic plan to the Department of Transportation. His proposal would have kept left-turn lanes while adding an extra lane in each direction by narrowing lanes and reducing shoulders instead of widening the road. The state rejected the idea, arguing that shoulders are needed for drainage, bicycle safety, and emergency vehicles. Lichtenstein expressed concern that banning left turns may not improve Route 9 traffic and could instead worsen congestion on nearby roads such as Route 88, South Clifton Avenue, and James Street. 

- Affordable Homes New Jersey has opened a waiting list for 90 affordable rental apartments at The Sylvan, a residential development in Englewood Cliffs set to be completed this summer. The housing lottery is open to very-low-income, low-income and moderate-income households. Rentals range from $559-a-month studios to $1,766-a-month three-bedroom apartments

- Update from reporter Omri Maniv

Six directors at KKL-JNF submitted a proposed resolution for board approval stating that “the events described may give rise to suspicion of criminal offenses and are requesting that KKL-JNF freeze all engagements with the nonprofits mentioned in the investigation.

Israel channel 12 investigation: An investigation alleged that associates of Eretz Hakodesh and Degel HaTorah party gained senior positions in the JNF Keren Kayemeth Lyisroel and other Zionist institutions, after which nonprofit organizations linked to them received large amounts of funding for alleged Zionist activities. The report claims some of the activities may have been fictitious and raises concerns about conflicts of interest involving relatives or associates employed by the nonprofits. Following the investigation into KKL and Degel HaTorah, an external audit committee headed by former District Court Judge Esther Shitrit will examine the transfer of millions of shekels to associations linked to the Degel HaTorah party/and Eretz Hakodesh. The funds were allegedly allocated for fictitious activities, amid concerns over a possible conflict of interest according to Investigative journalist Omri Maniv. 

MK Moshe Gafni responded that those are private individuals and not political figures, adding that the party involved is “Eretz HaKodesh and not degel haTorah.

MK Yitzchak Pindrus said that, under the guidance of Rav Chaim Kanievsky, he advised personell of “Eretz HaKodesh” five years ago, but later withdrew from involvement following instructions from Rabbi Dov Lando shlita.

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- IDF reservist  killed  by Hezbollah explosive drone at the Lebanon border. Alexander Glovanyov, 47 from Petach Tikva.

-In a interview with CBS's 60 minutes, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to acknowledge he has some responsibility for the failures that enabled Hamas’s cross-border invasion and onslaught of October 7, 2023, but claims that “everyone” from the top to the bottom bears responsibility as well, and the “real issue” is what has happened since that attack and not what preceded it.

- Iranian English-language channel: “Iran rejected an offer designed to subjugate it to Trump's excessive demands”

- TRUMP: I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it  TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP

- WSJ: Iran's response to the US does not include the US demand for Iran's commitments to the nuclear program and the enriched uranium stockpile. Iran offered to end the war and gradually open the Strait of Hormuz, removing the naval blockade by the US

- Trump: “Iran has been playing games with the United States, and the rest of the World, for 47 years (DELAY, DELAY, DELAY!), and then finally hit “pay dirt” when Barack Hussein Obama became President. He was not only good to them, he was great, actually going to their side, jettisoning Israel, and all other Allies, and giving Iran a major and very powerful new lease on life. Hundreds of Billions of Dollars, and 1.7 Billion Dollars in green cash, flown into Tehran, was handed to them on a silver platter. Every Bank in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland was emptied out — It was so much money that when it arrived, the Iranian Thugs had no idea what to do with it. They had never seen money like this, and never will again. It was taken off the plane in suitcases and satchels, and the Iranians couldn’t believe their luck. They finally found the greatest SUCKER of them all, in the form of a weak and stupid American President. He was a disaster as our “Leader,” but not as bad as Sleepy Joe Biden! For 47 years the Iranians have been “tapping” us along, keeping us waiting, killing our people with their roadside bombs, destroying protests, and recently wiping out 42,000 innocent, unarmed protestors, and laughing at our now GREAT AGAIN Country. They will be laughing no longer! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

-Trump on Iran: "We could go in for two more weeks and do every single target, we have certain targets we wanted of which we've done 70%. There are more that we could conceivably hit" 

- Trump on Iran's enriched uranium, buried deep under rubble: "We'll get that at some point... We have it surveilled. I did a thing called Space Force, and they are watching that... If anybody got near the place, we would know about it and we'll blow them up."

- Iranian ISNA News Agency: "Iran's response to the US proposal focuses on ending the war and ensuring the safety of maritime traffic in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. 

Apparently No talks in Nuclear issue for now. 

- Report from Iran: Response to the US proposal has been conveyed to Pakistan.

- Iran fires two drones at the United Arab Emirates, the Emirati Defense Ministry says.

Both were “successfully engaged,” according to the UAE.

Iran:The response to the US proposal is expected to be delivered today

- IDF  says it intercepted several rockets and apparent drones launched by Hezbollah at troops stationed in southern Lebanon today.

No injuries were caused in the incidents.

- Likud Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar says the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack was “concocted” during the term of the short-lived government led by former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, which left office in late 2022. He claims that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar planned the attack under the previous government “the moment he saw [their] weakness.”

- Iraqi security source to Saudi Al-Hadath channel after the report that Israel established a secret military base in Iraq: During the war in Iran, a "suspicious" military presence was observed in the western desert of Iraq. We failed to identify the force that was present in the Najaf desert. The US warned us against approaching them for security reasons

היום שמונה ושלשים יום שהם חמשה שבועות ושלשה ימים בעומר/לעומר

Weather  tomorrow  75° Cloudy skies with some morning fog. Slight chance of a rain shower

-Power outage rt 9 South due to a transformer fire at Todd plaza

- The Levaya of Rebbetzin Necha Weiss A"H, the wife of Rav Gershon Weiss ZT"L, will take place tomorow Sunday morning 11:30 am  at Tiferes Bais Yaakov 613 Oak Lakewood with kevurah in the Lakewood bais olam.

- Sephardic chief Rabbi  David Yosef, shlita, issued a call urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Yitzchak Herzog to publicly join U.S. President 

Donald Trump  Shabbos 250” initiative as he called on American Jews to observe Shabbos this coming week parshas Bamidbar.

- A two-alarm fire damaged two abandoned homes on 5th Street near Clifton Avenue in Lakewood early Shabbos morning. Firefighters brought the blaze under control with no injuries reported. Officials suspect squatters may have been involved, and the cause is under investigation.

- Agudah: New York Governor Kathy Hochul publicly expressed her intention to opt in to the new federal scholarship tax credit (FSTC).

While 27 states have already joined, only one Democratic governor, Jared Polis of Colorado has opted in so far. Governor Hochul’s support can help encourage other states to opt in.

 Governor Hochul hasn’t opted in just yet and may wait until the rules come out of Treasury. Agudah is working with its allies to ensure that the regulations are reasonable and achieve the goals of the tax credit to help students and families in every state.

- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that the conflict in Ukraine is nearing its end after he oversaw a military parade on Red Square

- Keren olam HaTorah  delegation of Gedolei Yisrael, from EY departed tonight on a  fundraising  mission to Brazil and Argentina.

- Over Shabbos Hezbollah launched several salvos of explosive-laden drones and rockets at Israeli forces. One drone struck Israeli territory, close to the border with Lebanon, seriously injuring a reservist soldier and moderately wounding a reservist officer and another reservist soldier.

- At  least 12 terrorists were reported killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon as IDF carried out a series of strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon after issuing evacuation warnings to nine villages. IDF struck over 100 targets in 24 hours.

- US intelligence assesses that the new Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, plays a "critical" role in shaping the war strategy alongside other senior Iranian officials. (CNN)

 -Today, Axios reported that SoS Rubio and WH envoy Witkoff met in Miami with Qatari PM al-Thani as part of efforts to reach a deal to end the war in Iran. The report says the US and Iran are now negotiating over a one-page memo meant to stop the fighting and create a framework for broader, more detailed talks.

- According to a report published in the WSJ, Israel secretly built a covert military outpost in Iraq’s western desert before Operation Roaring Lion and used it to support the air campaign against Iran. Israel built the base deep in a remote area of the Iraqi desert, just before the war started with the knowledge of the US. The site housed special forces units and served as a logistical and CSAR hub for the Israeli Air force. The base helped support thousands of Israeli airstrikes during the five-week war.

- President Trump on stopping the Project Freedom operation to free the ships in the Strait of Hormuz: "We will take a different path if everything is not finalized and agreed upon. We might return to Project Freedom if things do not progress, but it will be Project Freedom Plus, meaning it will come with additional things."

"Oib Mir Vill UpShatzen A Yid Darf Min zen vu er halt noch er geit durch a toichecho" 

friday, May 8, 2026 / כ״א אייר תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת בהר-בחקתי

Candle lighting 7:40 pm

Shkiah/sunset 7:58 pm 

Weather: Friday night low 51°

Shabbos day 67° Cloudy with rain developing later in the day. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall around a half an inch.

- Remember Sefiras Haomer

- Sof zman Krias shema Gra 9:21 am

- Pirkei Avos Perek 'ה

אם בחוקותי תלכו...ונתתי שלום בארץ, ושכבתם ואין מחריד...ואכלתם לַחְמְכֶם לָשֹׂבַע, וִישַׁבְתֶּם לבטח   בְּאַרְצְכֶס.  שבת שלום, חזק חזק ונתחזק

Reb Moishe Feinsteins Vort On Parshas Bechokoisai (Toras Abba)
 Last year an older man came to speak in the shul i daven in He said shortly after the war he saw a sign that Reb Moishe was speaking in  a shul on the Lower East Side Of New
York. The purpose of the speech was to give chizuk to holocaust survivors who recently immigrated to New York. Reb Moishe asked: 
Why is the Parsha of Eiruchin right after the Toichocho? What does Eiruchin have to do with the Toichocho. Reb Moishe Zatzal Answered:
"Oib Mir Vill Shatzen Op A Yid Darf Min zen vu er halt noch er geit durch a toichecho" 

If you want to see the greatness of yid- see how he is after he went through a Toichocho. Toras Abba

 friday, May 8, 2026 / כ״א אייר תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת בהר-בחקתי

Candle lighting 7:40 pm

Shkiah/sunset 7:58 pm 

Weather: 67° A mix of clouds and sun Friday night low 51°

Shabbos day 67° Cloudy with rain developing later in the day. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall around a half an inch.

Welcome home yeshiva bochurim as many mesivtas have an off shabbos this week

- Today, 21 Iyar, is the 28th yahrtzeit of Rabbi Moshe Sherer zt'l, leader of Agudas Yisroel 

- This shabbos 17 yeshiva bochurim are sitting in Israeli military prison for draft dodging 

- Rav Ezriel Auerbach shlita will be spending shabbos in Lakewood in the New Central area

- BDE: Petirah of Rebbetzin Necha Weiss a”h, wife of Rav Gershon Weiss zt”l, longtime menahel  at Yeshiva of Staten Island. Levaya details TBA.

- Tehilim:  Belaaz reports Three people were struck by vehicles in three separate accidents in Boro Park within a span of approximately 25 minutes on erev Shabbos, leaving all three critically injured with brain bleeds, Two of the victims are 13-year-old boys:

Yaakov Tzvi Hirsch ben Chana Yettel and

Chaim ben Feiga Rivka

- Tucker Carlson: When Tyler Oliveira exposed Somali welfare abuse in Minneapolis, Republicans praised him. When he did the same thing in an orthodox Jewish community in New York, the very same people called him a Nazi.

- NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill The New Jersey Department of Health been notified by the CDC that two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus after that individual departed from the cruise ship MV Hondius. The residents were not passengers on the ship, and the potential exposure occurred during air travel abroad. Both individuals are being monitored in coordination with local health officials and are not currently showing symptoms.

Risk to the public remains very low. There are no confirmed cases of hantavirus in New Jersey.

We will continue to keep residents informed as the situation develops.

- Two New Jersey residents may have been exposed to Hantavirus infection after contact during international travel with someone linked to an outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius. Health officials say neither resident is showing symptoms, and there are currently no confirmed cases in New Jersey.

- Trump announces 3 day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine 

Trump: “I am pleased to announce that there will be a THREE DAY CEASEFIRE (May 9th, 10th, and 11th) in the War between Russia and Ukraine. The Celebration in Russia is for Victory Day but, likewise, in Ukraine, because they were also a big part and factor of World War II. This Ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a prison swap of 1,000 prisoners from each Country. This request was made directly by me, and I very much appreciate its agreement by President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard fought War. Talks are continuing on ending this Major Conflict, the biggest since World War II, and we are getting closer and closer every day. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Keren Olam HaTorah: Rav Moshe HIllel Hirsch shlita will not be joining the delegation to south America this coming week due to his wife's health issues name for tehillim is  Gittel Avigayil bas Chava Miriam.

- President Trump has directed federal agencies to begin the process of identifying and releasing government files related to UFOs and extraterrestrial life.The move follows  promises a level of transparency into unidentified aerial phenomena never before seen from the U.S. government.

- The new traffic signal at Pine Street and James Street is reportedly causing significant backups on Route 9. The concern is that while the light allows more vehicles to turn onto Route 9, it also leads to congestion when turning traffic gets stuck and ends up blocking the flow of cars coming down James Street, worsening overall traffic in the area.

- New store "Prachim"  a flower shop now open in Todd Plaza Lakewood.

- Tribute articles for Rav Chaim Abadi ztl in this weeks news papers front cover story in Ami Magazine see article Here 

- This Tuesday, 25 Iyar, marks the first yartzeit of the three yeshiva bochurim who were tragically killed in a car accident on Hope Chapel Road in Lakewood. Yartzeit seudos will be held Monday night to commemorate and honor their memories l’zecher nishmasam.

- Smash House kosher burger introduces a new item, Pastrami Heimishe cholent adding to the items on the menu in contrast to the parcel cheese and bacon. 

- A week after the changes along Route 9, there has still been no official statement or update from authorities or local officials, leaving drivers confused about the new traffic pattern. Motorists continue attempting to navigate the altered intersection, while the new northbound left lane on Route 9 reportedly remains underutilized, contributing to ongoing congestion and uncertainty in the area.

- Trump: “Huge win for the Republican Party, and America, in Virginia. The Virginia Supreme Court has just struck down the Democrats’ horrible gerrymander. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Trump: “As for my promise to you, the Department of War has released the first tranche of the UFO/UAP files to the Public for their review and study. In an effort for Complete and Maximum Transparency, it was my Honor to direct my Administration to identify and provide Government files related to Alien and Extraterrestrial Life, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, and Unidentified Flying Objects. Whereas previous Administrations have failed to be transparent on this subject, with these new Documents and Videos, the people can decide for themselves, “WHAT THE ... IS GOING ON?” Have Fun and Enjoy! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Israel channel 12 investigation: An investigation alleged that associates of Eretz Hakodesh and Degel HaTorah party gained senior positions in the JNF Keren Kayemeth Lyisroel and other Zionist institutions, after which nonprofit organizations linked to them received large amounts of funding for alleged Zionist activities. The report claims some of the activities may have been fictitious and raises concerns about conflicts of interest involving relatives or associates employed by the nonprofits. Following the investigation into KKL and Degel HaTorah, an external audit committee headed by former District Court Judge Esther Shitrit will examine the transfer of millions of shekels to associations linked to the Degel HaTorah party/and Eretz Hakodesh. The funds were allegedly allocated for fictitious activities, amid concerns over a possible conflict of interest according to Investigative journalist Omri Maniv. 

MK Moshe Gafni responded that those are private individuals and not political figures, adding that the party involved is “Eretz HaKodesh and not degel haTorah.

MK Yitzchak Pindrus said that, under the guidance of Rav Chaim Kanievsky, he advised personell of “Eretz HaKodesh” five years ago, but later withdrew from involvement following instructions from Rabbi Dov Lando shlita.

- About 100 Camden school employees are expected to be laid off at the end of the school year as the district contends with financial difficulties due to increased costs and declining enrollment.

- WhatsApp founder Jan Koum is donating $200 million to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in what is being described as the largest philanthropic contribution in the history of Israel’s healthcare system, officials from the Jerusalem hospital told JNS on Thursday.

- Tansim Iranian News reports: The situation in the Gulf is calm for now, but if Americans try to enter there again and cause trouble for Iranian ships, confrontations are possible

- Three IDF soldiers hurt, one seriously, in Hezbollah explosive drone attacks

- Secretary of State Marco Rubio: Awaiting Iran's response today

- Hezbollah fired a barrage of several rockets at the Western Galilee and Haifa Bay area a short while ago. The IDF says one of the rockets was intercepted by air defenses, while the others struck open areas. There are no reports of injuries in the attack.

- UAE: Iran launched 2 ballistic missiles and 3 drones at the us today. Three people were injured with moderate injuries.

- The IDF says it is preparing for the possibility that Hezbollah will fire rockets from Lebanon at northern Israel in the coming hours, “against the backdrop of recent developments.”

- The Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi refers to "intelligence assessments" published by various US media outlets and declares: Our current missiles and launchers are not 75% of what we had on 2/28, but 120% compared to this date…. Our readiness to defend our people stands at 1000%….

-  CENTCOM: As of today, there are more than 70 tankers prevented from entering or leaving ports in Iran following the US blockade. These merchant vessels have the capacity to transport more than 166 million barrels of Iranian oil, valued at an estimated more than $13 billion.

- Trump on Iran: “They trifled with us today. We blew 'em away... If there's no ceasefire, you're not going to have to know. You're just gonna have to look at one big glow coming out of Iran and they better sign their agreement fast."

היום ששה ושלשים יום שהם חמשה שבועות ויום אחד בעומר/לעומר

Chasunas:

Mintz - Nussbaum Ateres Blima 

Friedman  - Arem Lake Terrace 

Goldstein - Lieber Fountain Ballroom 

Dabbah  - Dabbah Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Yarmusch  - Adler Ateres Esther

Khiyayev  - Zak Ateres Reva 

- Tech talk asifa for kedushas Yisroel at the bias Horaah Madison manor hall speaking Rav Aron Zuckerman shlita 

- Yahrtzeit seuda and siyum mishnayos in Memory of Rav Zalman Leib Gruber ZTL at his shul B"M Zichron Yoel 1013 Lawrence Ave Lakewood Maariv 9:10 Birchas Hamazon 10:45pm.

- Chumash shiur by HaRav Yeruchum Olshin shlita live at B"M Ateres Bracha 11:30 pm call in 646-726-9977

weather: 63° Sun and clouds mixed. 

- New York state will opt in to the  Federal School Choice Tax Credit that was passed earlier this year in the big beautiful bill signed  by President Trump.

New Jersey yet to anounce. 

Governor Kathy Hochul told a meeting of Agudah representative  today that New York will opt into the federal Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), that will provide $5 billion annually in K-12 scholarships nationwide.

Beginning in 2027, donors in every state that opts in can receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit for contributions to nonprofit scholarship organizations SGO, which will then distribute K-12 scholarships to eligible students.

The maximum contribution per taxpayer is capped at $1,700, but the program carries no overall national cap allowing communities to raise scholarship funds from taxpayers across the country. 

-Reporter: Are you considering going back to Project Freedom now that gas prices are more than $4.50?  

Trump: No. Gas prices have come down today. Have you looked? They came down very substantially today. Gas prices are way down, and the stock market is way up today.

- An opinion article in Jpost highlights growing financial pressure on America’s Orthodox Jewish middle class,The death of the US Jewish Orthodox middle class 

Why $400,000 a year isn’t enough and what our community must do about it. Families earning $300,000–$500,000 annually are struggling in major frum communities. Rising housing prices, yeshiva tuition, kosher food, healthcare, and the costs of raising large families were cited as major burdens. Many families reportedly earn too much to qualify for assistance programs, yet still face significant financial strain, with some relying on loans, savings, or outside support to manage expenses. The report calls for stronger financial planning, business development, and long-term community economic strategies to help stabilize the Orthodox middle class. 

- The U.S. government will begin revoking passports of parents who owe $100,000 or more in unpaid child support and plans to soon expand enforcement to those owing as little as $2,500, according to AP.

- Gedolim to rule on Giyus bill: Members of Degel HaTorah in the Knesset reportedly met today at the home of Rav Dov Landau shlita to discuss a potential go-ahead on the conscription law. According to reports, Rav Landau told them: “A final decision on the conscription law will be made in a few days, possibly at the beginning of next week.”

- 7-Eleven is offering fuel savings for Rewards members: 50¢ off per gallon on the 7th and 11th of each month through July 11th (text ALLIN to 711711), plus 11¢ off per gallon on your first 7 fuel-ups with Fuel Rewards. Stacking offers may increase total savings at the pump.

- Deadline to register for the primary elections is May 12 the elections will take place on Tuesday June, 2.

- Yahrzeit seuda and siyum mishnayos  in Memory of Rav Zalman Leib Gruber ZTL at his shul B"M Zichron Yoel 1013 Lawrence Ave Lakewood Maariv 9:10 Birchas Hamazon 10:45pm.

- WSJ: President Trump’s advisers are worried that the GOP will pay a political price for high fuel costs. Many of those advisers are eager to end the war, hoping prices will begin to fall before the midterm elections.

- Giyus: Protests are taking place today at the entrance to Yerushalayim following the arrests of yeshiva  bochurim for draft  dodging. Police responded with force and water cannons.

- Adirei HaTorah tickets have officially sold out including obstructe view seats.

Finding a larger venue is challenging due to the FIFA World Cup coming to New Jersey this June and July, with many area stadiums already booked for team practices and related events.

- Submitted: The claim that “Lakewood has a traffic fatality rate of 7.76 per 100k” is based on the WRONG population data. They used the population of the “Lakewood CDP” (about 69k people) instead of all of Lakewood Township (about 139k people).Real numbers:

• 27 fatalities over 5 years = 5.4 per year

• Actual Lakewood fatality rate = 3.9 per 100k

• NJ average = 6.79 per 100k

That means Lakewood is actually about 42% SAFER than the NJ average. Bad data created a false narrative. The original claim dramatically overstated Lakewood’s fatality rate by using the wrong population data. In reality, Lakewood is statistically safer than the statewide average.

- TAX dollars: The Lakewood Development Corporation is requesting UEZ funding of $2 million dollars for snow removal equipment for the Township’s Public Works Department. The equipment is intended to improve winter storm response by increasing snow removal efficiency and enabling on-site snow melting in the UEZ. The machine is capable of melting approximately 80 tons of snow per hour

- A elementary  boys yeshiva in Lakewood sent notice to parents reminding them that fade/step-style haircuts or any similar modern styles considered Chukas Hagoyim are not permitted. Children arriving with such haircuts will be sent home to get them fixed.Parents are urged to clearly instruct the barber beforehand. Additionally, it references Halacha prohibiting cutting the peyos too short the hair must remain long enough to bend and touch its root. known as Lakuf Roisho L'ikro based on the Rambam and Minchas Yitzchok.

- Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita will be traveling next week to South America on behalf of Keren Olam HaTorah A delegation of leading Gedolei Yisroel, including Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Rav Yaakov Hillel, Rav Shimon Galai, Rav Avraham Salim, and Rav Yosef Chevroni, are set to travel to South America on behalf of Keren Olam HaTorah. The mission begins Motzaei Shabbos, with travel via Paris en route to Brazil, arriving in São Paulo on Sunday. They will later be joined by Rav Malkiel Kotler and additional U.S. board members.

The trip includes a packed schedule in Brazil and Argentina focused on fundraising and community engagement.

- NJ Transit has agreed to lower the price of their roundtrip ticket for the upcoming FIFA World Cup at New Jersey's MetLife stadium to $105 - down from the $150 they announced last month,

- Israel justice Minister Yariv Levin says that if the two hardline conservative academics he wants appointed to the Supreme Court do not get appointed, he will let the court “disappear” by refusing to make any new appointments to the top court at all.

- Trump: “This lunatic, Hakeem “Low IQ” Jeffries, should be charged with INCITING VIOLENCE! The Radical Left Democrats actually want to Destroy our Country. President DJT”

- BDE: Petirah of Rebbetzin Meirah Edelstein A"H the alman Of Rav Yaakov Eidelstein Zatzal the Rav in Tel Aviv. Levaya took place in Bnei Brak on the way to Yerushalayim.

- Lakewood, NJ has been awarded more than $170,000 by the state Department of Environmental Protection under the annual New Jersey Clean Communities grants program. The grants, target littering and keeping communities clean throughout the state Toms River was awarded $270,000

- The World Health Organization is trying to ease global concerns about the recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, drawing comparisons to the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove clarifies that the newly identified hantavirus is vastly different from the coronavirus: "This is not coronavirus, this is a very different virus, we know this virus. Hantaviruses have been around for quite a while... This is not the start of a COVID pandemic, this is an outbreak that we see on a ship, there’s a confined area, we have 5 confirmed cases so far."

- Trump: “We're negotiating with the Iranians….we took our 3 destroyers, and we rammed them through some pretty big stuff today.... The destroyers weren't hurt in any way."

- Trump: Three World Class American Destroyers just transited, very successfully, out of the Strait of Hormuz, under fire. There was no damage done to the three Destroyers, but great damage done to the Iranian attackers. They were completely destroyed along with numerous small boats, which are being used to take the place of their fully decapitated Navy. These boats went to the bottom of the Sea, quickly and efficiently. Missiles were shot at our Destroyers, and were easily knocked down. Likewise, drones came, and were incinerated while in the air. They dropped ever so beautifully down to the Ocean, very much like a butterfly dropping to its grave! A normal Country would have allowed these Destroyers to pass, but Iran is not a normal Country. They are led by LUNATICS, and if they had the chance to use a Nuclear Weapon, they would do it, without question — But they’ll never have that opportunity and, just like we knocked them out again today, we’ll knock them out a lot harder, and a lot more violently, in the future, if they don’t get their Deal signed, FAST! Our three Destroyers, with their wonderful Crews, will now rejoin our Naval Blockade, which is truly a “Wall of Steel.” President DONALD J. TRUMP

- A senior US official to Fox News: The US attacked one of Iran's oil ports on Qeshm Island in response to the launch of 15 ballistic missiles and cruise missiles this week towards the port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. This is not the end of the ceasefire

- CENTCOM: US. forces intercepted unprovoked Iranian attacks and responded with self-defense strikes as U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz to the Gulf of Oman, May 7. Iranian forces launched multiple missiles, drones and small boats as USS Truxtun (DDG 103), USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), and USS Mason (DDG 87) transited the international sea passage. No U.S. assets were struck. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) eliminated inbound threats and targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces including missile and drone launch sites; command and control locations; and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance nodes

- Fox News: The US attacked on Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas in Iran. A senior US official told the channel: "This is not a renewal of the war."

- Spokesperson of the Iranian Armed Forces: "The US violated the ceasefire Iran will respond strongly and without hesitation to any attack."

- According to Iranian state TV, after the US military attacked an Iranian oil tanker, Iran launched missiles at a US destroyer in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing them to flee after sustaining losses.

- Tasnim Agency: There are signs that this is an attack by the UAE on Qeshm Island

- Iran Fars Agency: There was an exchange of fire between the Iranian army and the “enemy” after explosions were heard near the city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran.  According to reports, the source of the explosions is fire carried out by the Revolutionary Guards against "unauthorized" ships that attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz

- WSJ: Trump may restart Project Freedom" operation in Hormuz this week - after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait removed their opposition to the US operating from their territory

- WP: Iran holds about 75% of the mobile launchers it had before the war, and about 70% of the missile stockpiles it had before the war

- Donald Trump posted a chart on Truth Social

 comparing the length of major U.S. wars, including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Vietnam, with what he called an “Iran Excursion,” which the graphic listed as lasting six weeks.

- U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz lays out what the Trump administration and the international community are demanding from Iran: "Cease its attacks on commercial shipping, cease mining and remove its mines from an international waterway, cease tolling, charging illegal tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, and allow the UN to move forward with humanitarian aid, lifesaving aid, through that international corridor. It's really just that simple."

- Announcement in Mirom for crowds to evacuate from kever Rashbi due to fear of Hezbollah rockets  

- US President Donald Trump halted the naval operation to guide trapped ships through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz after Saudi Arabia told Washington it wouldn’t let American aircraft involved in the effort use the kingdom’s airspace, NBC News reported Thursday. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states were surprised by Trump’s announcement of Project Freedom on Sunday,

- Iran on Thursday is expected to give mediators its reply to a US proposal for ending the war. CNN

- Due to the possibility that Hezbollah will fire rockets at Israel in response to the killing of the commander of the terror group’s elite Radwan Force, the IDF says it is canceling several civilian events on the northern border that had been exempt from the Home Front Command’s wartime guidelines. The current guidelines in the Lebanon border communities limit gatherings indoors to 600 and outdoors to 200.

- IDF says it destroyed 30-meter Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon

- Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says he met recently with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, state media reports, offering a first public account of him meeting Khamenei after the latter suffered severe wounds at the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

- Trump: The war will be over quickly, Iran cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon

“When you look at the kind of things that are happening, we are doing that for one very important reason: We cannot allow them to have a nuclear weapon. So I think most people understand that. They understand that what we are doing is right, and it’ll be over quickly,” Trump tells a tele-rally for Georgia Republican governor candidate Burt Jones.

-WSJ: President Trump’s advisers are worried that the GOP will pay a political price for high fuel costs. Many of those advisers are eager to end the war, hoping prices will begin to fall before the midterm elections.

Hashkafa With Rav Gershon Ribner shlita

Operating a vehicle with a youthful sense of immortality. audio

היום חמשה ושלשים יום שהם חמשה שבועות בעומר/לעומר

Chasunas:

Kramer - Taub Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Peynur  - Messner  Fountain Ballroom 

Gardner  - Schwartz Ateres Blima 

Goldblatt - Gutwirth Ateres Esther 

Brecher  Bais Faiga

 weather: 73° Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain for the afternoon.Chance of rain 100%.

- Jackson Township officials say a recent audit found 458 rental properties out of compliance with local registration rules, leaving $4,580 in unpaid fees and exposing landlords to potential fines of $500 per property—totaling $229,000. Altogether, the township estimates $233,580 in outstanding fees and penalties, and beginning May 8, 2026, its Rental Safety Housing Bureau will start issuing Notices of Violation to affected landlords

- MIr Yeshiva to build campus in Bet Shemesh A new branch of Yeshivas Mir Yerushalayim was approved in Beit Shemesh on a five-dunam site in Ramat Beit Shemesh Hei 2. Planning for construction is underway.

- S&P 500, Nasdaq end at record highs on hopes for US-Iran peace deal Wall Street stocks jump, extending a global rally and lifting major indices to fresh records as oil prices tumbled amid hopes for a US-Iran peace deal.The broad-based S&P 500 rises 1.5 percent to 7,364.99, a second straight all-time high, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index surges 2.0 percent to 25,838.94, also a second record in a row

- Rav Ezriel Auerbach shlita in Lakewood to raise funds for yeshivos in EY.

- ועל נסיך שבכל יום עמנו 

A 2026 traffic safety analysis found that residents of Lakewood, New Jersey face a higher-than-average lifetime risk of being involved in a fatal car crash compared to the rest of the state. The report estimated a lifetime fatal crash probability of about 1 in 165 (0.61%), compared to the New Jersey statewide average of 0.53%, making Lakewood’s risk roughly 14% higher. Over the past five years, the township recorded 27 traffic fatalities, averaging about 5.4 deaths per year, and a fatality rate of 7.76 per 100,000 residents, compared to 6.79 statewide. The study attributed the elevated risk to rapid population growth, increased congestion, and heavy pedestrian activity in densely used residential and commercial areas (Shore news)

-The dollar has weakened sharply, with $1 ≈ ₪2.90–₪2.92, strengthening the shekel to its highest level in decades. This is increasing costs for those paying in shekels (like diras for bochurim) and making Israeli exports—such as food products and seforim—more expensive in the U.S., leading some distributors to consider shifting publishing or production to America.

- Giyus: PM Benjamin Netanyahu urged Charedi parties to delay the conscription  giyus bill, saying there’s no majority in the Knesset and it’s the wrong time due to elections and security concerns.He suggested pushing it after elections, before the next knesset session but Charedi leaders have not agreed. MK Gafni denied the report

- Adirei HaTorah: with tickets sold out there's currently a Waiting list to sign up Here List https://www.adireihatorah.com/tickets does not guarantee that tickets will become available or be reserved for you.  Organizers say they are exploring all options.  With both Philly Basketball and Hockey teams in the playoffs there a  possibility for a potential game on Sunday may 31 the day of the maamad .

- Today marks 89 years since the Hindenburg disaster in Manchester, New Jersey after it caught fire while attempting to dock with its mooring mast at the Naval Air Station in Lakehurst. 35 of the 97 people on board were killed, along with an additional fatality on the ground.(Onejersey)

-Shavuos order deadline at Lilac & cream for Corporate & Bulk Orders:  May 7th at 4:00 PM Standard Orders: May 11th at 4:00 PM 

-Giyus: This Sunday on recruitment day  231 Charedi recruits enlisted this week for combat roles in  chashmonaim and Netzach Yehuda brigades and 131 for combat support roles. This falls short of expectations, which were about 300 combat recruits and 200 support recruits for the cycle.

- Shiva for Reb Chaim Abadi ztl is at Mimi CT Jackson Shachris 9am, Mincha/Maariv 7:45pm

Break time 12pm-2pm

- ADL antisemitisim audit Antisemitic Incidents in New Jersey Remain at Historically Elevated Levels Despite Modest Decline

In Lakewood, two trends emerged relating to the rhetoric used in harassment incidents. First, the Holocaust was commonly referenced by perpetrators. Second, we saw resentment about the Orthodox community’s presence in the neighborhood.

In January, an Orthodox Jew at a gas station in Ocean County was told “your grandparents are on a train to Auschwitz.”

In Jackson, a constituent reported that a man came up to her visibly Jewish son in a park and pointed a gun at the child and said, "Dirty Jew."

ADL: In 2025, recorded 6,274 antisemitic incidents across the U.S. Incidents occurred in all 50 states New York led the nation with 1,160 reported antisemitic incidents. New Jersey ranked third in the nation with 687 reported antisemitic incidents (a 4% decline compared to 2024).

Audit found that antisemitic incidents in New Jersey were recorded in 20 of 21 counties, with the highest numbers in Bergen (139), Middlesex (80), Monmouth (76), Mercer (61), and Ocean (50).  At the municipal level, Princeton recorded 30 incidents (including 6 at Princeton University, mostly vandalism), Lakewood had 29 incidents (about 75% harassment), and Teaneck had 26 incidents (about 80% harassment).

See Audit HERE

- Belgian authorities filed criminal charges today against three mohalim in Antwerp for allegedly performing bris milahs without a licensed doctor present, sparking backlash  Jewish leaders around the world

- The FDA approved its first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers, marking a policy shift after industry pressure tied to Donald Trump.Supporters say vaping can reduce harm compared to smoking, while critics warn flavored products may attract teens despite youth vaping recently declining.

- Donald Trump said a new White House ballroom is being built larger and higher quality than originally planned, raising the cost from about $200M to under $400M.

He claims it’s necessary, ahead of schedule, under budget, and criticized media coverage as misleading.

- An 80-year-old New Jersey crossing guard was killed Monday after pushing two children out of the path of an oncoming car in Woodland Park, New Jersey. Jean Schultz was struck just after 3:30 p.m. and later died at the hospital. The children were hospitalized in stable condition.

- Alan Dershowitz: “Bernie Sanders is the MOST antisemitic senator in modern history! He’s Jewish!  thousands of Jews voted for Adolf Hitler  in the 1932 election in Germany And Bernie Sanders would have voted for Stalin! I have no doubt about that … He’s an evil, evil man!”

- Video Satmar Hachnosas Sefer Torah on Lag Baomer in Williamsburg

- Trump on Iran: "We'll see if we get there. They can't have nuclear weapons. We have to get what we have to get. If we don't do that, we'll have to go a big step further; they want to make a deal. We've had very good talks over the last 44 hours

- Iran's Oil Ministry to the New York Times: Iran has begun to reduce production in some of its oil wells to cope with a storage crisis caused by the naval blockade. According to him, within 40-45 days, land and sea storage space may run out.

- Son of senior Hamas figure Khalil al-Hayya, who was a Nukhaba terrorist, has been eliminated

- Trump sets a new deadline for Iran. In a phone call with Fox News, President Trump said he gives Iran one week to sign a deal.

- IDF struck a building in Beirut The target Commander of the Hezbollah Reduan force, Major Alak Blout. The elimination was coordinated with the US, Netanyahu andDefense minister Katz say Radwan Force operatives “were responsible for firing [rockets] at Israeli communities and harming IDF soldiers.”

- Netanyahu says that he will speak with US President Donald Trump tonight, as the US is reportedly moving toward an agreement with Iran to end the war before resolving Iran’s nuclear program. “We maintain continuous contact with our friends in the United States,“I speak with President Trump on an almost daily basis.”

- Three soldiers were injured in Hezbollah explosive drone attacks in southern Lebanon, as the Iran-backed terror group continued to launch attacks on troops and on northern communities on Wednesday.

- Chairman of the Iranian Parliament, Ghalibaf: "We do not rule out the possibility of a military attack. I am surprised how our enemies still haven't realized that we are ready to die and not give up."

US, Iran said closing in on framework to end war; Trump warns ‘bombing starts’ if Tehran rejects proposal

- Trump: “Assuming Iran agrees to give what has been agreed to, which is, perhaps, a big assumption, the already legendary Epic Fury will be at an end, and the highly effective Blockade will allow the Hormuz Strait to be OPEN TO ALL, including Iran. If they don’t agree, the bombing starts, and it will be, sadly, at a much higher level and intensity than it was before. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Following reports from Axios that the U.S. and Iran may be nearing a 14-point memorandum of understanding, U.S. President Donald J. Trump warned that if Tehran fails to finalize a deal, military operations against Iran will resume at a far more aggressive pace.

- Israel was unaware that US President Donald Trump was close to reaching an agreement with Iran to end the fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz, an Israeli official tells Army Radio.

“We were preparing for an escalation,” says the official.

- Reuters from Pakistan: US and Iran close to one-page agreement to end the war.

- According to sources cited in a report obtained by Axios, the parties are closest to an agreement since the war began. Here are the details.

 -The naval blockade by the US and Iran will be lifted gradually during the period of the detailed ceasefire.

-The US will be required under the memorandum of understanding to lift sanctions and release hundreds of billions of dollars gradually.

- Ceasefire negotiations are still ongoing for the duration of the uranium enrichment freeze. Three sources said the freeze would be for at least 12 years, and one source estimated the outcome would be 15 years. Additionally, the US wants to include a clause in the agreement stating that any Iranian violation regarding uranium enrichment will extend the freeze period.

-Two sources claimed Iran will agree to remove the highly enriched uranium it holds outside the country.

-The United States expects to receive Iran's response to several key points in the draft framework agreement within the next 48 hours.

Chasunas

Feurst - Leiser  Cedar Palace

Stein - Hellman Lake Terrace 

Rockove  - Lurie Ateres Blima

Schorr  - Shonfeld Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Bak - Kurland Fountain Ballroom 

Rapport Bais Faiga

Weather tonight low 60°Winds 10 to 15 mph

 Weather: 82° A good deal of sunshine. Higher wind gusts possible.

Allergy alert high pollen count today at 11.5 

Today marks the 5th yahrzeit of 45  Kedoshei Miron 

-About 100 pro palestinian protesters wearing  Keffiyehs gathered near Park East Synagogue in Manhattan  tonight during an event promoting real estate in Israel and the West Bank; some clashed with police after trying to breach barricades, injuring one officer, and the protest later continued toward Hunter College with no arrests reported. Mayor Mamdani didn't comment.

-  Tens of thousands of Satmar chasidim  men - women a day children line the streets of Williamsburg for a hachnosas Sefer Torah with the Satmar rebbe Rav Zalman Leib dedicating it to the shul on Rodney Street today at the close of Lag Baomer.

- Gas prices are closer to $5 and gallon as average around Lakewood area has jumped to $4.70

- Thousands headed to Deans,NJ Floral Park cemetery onag Baomer to daven at the kever of previous Bobover Rebbe Reb Naftoli Halberstam, who said “Rabi Shimon ben Yochai will be by me on Lag BaOmer”. There's tents with food for all those coming. 40 minutes from lakewood 

- List of Hadlokas Lag Baomer day Lakewood area.

- Bais medrash Erech Shai 1st & Madison 7:00

- Yeshivas Harama E 9th st 7pm

- Shedlitz  1151 Somerset Ave Lakewood 6pm

- Yeshiva cheshkas hatorah 704 Whitmore 4 pm

Kol Aryeh 6pm

-Coventry area 5-7pm

Satmar Kennedy 7pm

- UPDATED:Minyan Shelanu WILL e having the annual BBQ today at Blueclaws stadium.

- Thousands participated last night at the Hadlaka of the Skulener rebbe in Lakewood Over 10,000 came throughout the night. 

- Long lines at local barbershop with haircut prices going up.

- Newly paved roads off Central Avenue were ripped up just days after crews finished repaving part of a growing pattern across Lakewood. Officials say utility companies, including gas and water, are not coordinating with each other, leading to repeated disruptions. Township officials are facing criticism for failing to take charge and properly coordinate the work.

- President Donald Trump called on Americans especially Jewish communities to observe Shabbos (May 15–16, 2026 parshas Bamidbar) as part of the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations. In a proclamation for Jewish American Heritage Month, he highlighted Jewish contributions to the U.S., emphasized religious freedom, and linked the initiative to efforts to combat antisemitism.

- Brick Township Public Schools approved a $178 million 2026–27 budget that raises taxes, cuts about 40 positions—including teachers and support staff—and will increase class sizes across all grade levels, according to Superintendent Thomas Farrell.

- At the Lakewood  zoning board meeting last night , three applications were carried to the next session, and a new member, Mr. Shalom Friedland, was added. A proposal for 16 units on Prospect sparked debate, with residents raising concerns about families in an industrial area and the lack of space for a shul. The board responded that the use had already been approved years ago and said the current issue is density. Officials advised the applicant to revise the plan making it less crowded and including space for a shul before it returns for discussion in June.

- Many traveled to Miron by foot trekking for a few miles to be there during lag baomer as authorities closed road access.  Parents brought their little boys for upsherin outside miron as close as they can get to the Rashbi.

Later today police reportedly opened the gets letting the crowds in.

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Rachamim Eliyahu Mazuz ztll a noted gaon and posek in Eretz Yisrael   He was the younger brother of Rav Meir Mazuz zt”l  Rav Rachamim served as head of the “Machon Harav Matzliach” publishing institute. 

- The Lakewood Police Department joined regional law enforcement at a “Click It or Ticket” safety event at Citizens Bank Park, to promote seat belt use. The campaign runs May 11–31 with increased enforcement expected.

- $1 million, Powerball, April 29: sold at Exxon on Route 37 in Toms River (Ocean County)

- Smash house giving 10% off to teachers this week out of appreciation 

- Main seating tickets for Adirei HaTorah have sold out, with only a limited number of obstructed-view tickets still available online. Organizers are reportedly exploring the possibility of moving the event to a larger venue, potentially outdoors in Philadelphia or at a stadium in Piscataway, NJ, though no official updates have been announced yet.

- Jonathan Pollard, who previously served 30 years in a U.S. prison, announced that he is entering Israeli politics and intends to run in the upcoming elections.

- A Stockton University poll found that 75% of New Jersey residents support stronger regulations on children’s social media use, even if it limits some freedoms, while 17% prioritize online freedom. Women showed higher support for increased government oversight than men.

- Police in Toronto arrested Michaelo Markicevic, 67, for the fatal shooting of a Jewish man Daniel Stopnicki, 47, who was killed while walking his dog in a North York park. He was charged with second-degree murder, but the motive remains unclear and no link between the two has been confirmed. The incident comes amid a broader rise in antisemitic attacks in Canada, though police have not determined if this case is related. 

Today May 5 is Cinco Demayo Mexican holiday

- President Trump says at the request of Pakistan and others “Project Freedom” ship movements through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused while a final agreement with Iran is worked out.

Trump:"Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran, we have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed. President DONALD J. TRUMP

- US officials: If the president thinks the negotiations are at a dead end, he will not hesitate to take short and deadly action against Iran." - N12

- Trump on Iran: "They should wave the flag. The white flag of surrender. In hockey, they say uncle, right? When are they going to cry, uncle?"

- Trump: "Iran has no chance, they never did, they know it, they express it to me when I talk to them, then they get on television they say how well they're doing"

- Reporter: "[Iran] fired at us several times in the last 24 hours. What do they need to do to violate the ceasefire?"

 TRUMP: "You'll find out, because I'll let you know... They know what to do, and they know what not to do."

- Fox News quoting US officials: We are closer to resuming large-scale fighting in Iran than we were 24 hours ago.

- UAE says 15 missiles, 4 drones fired from Iran, sparking fire at oil facility in first major attack since ceasefire.

- US says it sunk 6 small Iranian boats as ships come under missile fire

- Israel and the US are coordinating preparations for a potential new round of strikes on Iran as the ceasefire appears increasingly at risk amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, an Israeli source tells CNN.“The intention would be to carry out a short campaign aimed at pressuring Iran into further concessions in negotiations,

- Trump: on Iran: "They've run out of areas for [oil] storage and they said that in two weeks... they're going to have a natural explosion of their oil that's going to make it impossible for them to really recover

- Donald Trump indicates that if he decides to return to war against Iran, it would take 2-3 weeks to achieve his goals in the war.

“We’ve taken out much of what we’d have to do, probably another two weeks, two weeks, maybe three weeks,” 

- Israeli source to CNN on the coordination between Israel and the US that includes preparations for a wave of attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure and senior Iranian officials: “The intention is to carry out a short operation aimed at pressuring Iran to make further concessions in negotiations.”

- A Hamas commander who participated in the massacre at the Nova music festival on 10/7 was eliminated by the IDF

-Hezbollah attempted to shoot down an Israeli Air Force drone over southern Lebanon a short while ago, the military says. The IDF says the surface-to-air missile “failed” and no damage was caused to the drone.

-CBS: 2 US Navy destroyers broke the Iranian blockade on Hormuz and crossed the strait into the Persian Gulf. This is the first time that military vessels have crossed the Iranian blockade since it was imposed, even though the Iranians have publicly announced more than once that they will sink any military vessel, especially US Navy ships, that tries to cross Hormuz: the two-faced missiles, uncrewed underwater vehicles, and small boats fired by the Iranians towards them. The destroyers were accompanied by helicopters and other aircraft that assisted them in dealing with the threats.

היום שלשה ושלשים יום שהם ארבעה שבועות וחמשה ימים בעומר/לעומר (הוד שבהוד)

Chasunas:

Fishman - Schubert Ne'emas Hachaim 

Stefansky - Issacson Lake Terrace 

Marcus - Klein Fountain Ballroom 

Rabinowitz - Gold Ateres Esther 

Frischman - Loewi Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Frankel - Grossman Cedar Palace

Greenberer  - Mann Bais Faiga 

The cry of יבטל כל הגזרות at the hadlaka with Reb Meilich Biderman in Yerushalayim

ל"ג בעומר Lakewood 5786

 List of Lag Baomer bon fires Monday night:

Please add or correct in comments section

Weather Tonight 56 ° clear

-Minhag Hayeshiva is not to say tachnun today by Mincha erev Lag Baomer

Livestream central Hadlaka in Miron [HERE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0l9XjlJaAk Fjfh) and HERE

R' Meilech Biderman hadlaka in Yerushalayim live stream HERE  or HERE Begins 4:30 pm EST

List of Hadlokas around the world HERE 

-Skulen 120 2nd street behind yeshiva Ktana 9:30 pm

-Satmar Forest Ave 10:00 pm

-Stolin E 7th cor Cornelius 9:15

-Breslov 423 6th st 9:30 pm

-Mordy’s Shtiebel divrei hisorerus at 8:15 p.m. from HaRav Dovid Schustal, shlita, Hadlaka 9:15 pm

-The Clubs Jackson Twenty-One at 8:30 PM

- MOE mesivta of Eatontown 1300 New hampshire 7:15pm 

-Hampshire heights lakewood maariv 8:50 pm

- Kosov Lakewood Isabella and Belgian 8:45 pm

-Tiferes Pinchos/ Ostrov Kalisheen 187 E4th Street at 9:15 

- Apta B"M 101 Havens Avenue, 10:15 pm

- Sharei Tefila Oak N Vine Maariv 8:57 pm

- M'Hallovitz 614 Ocean Ave rt 88 9:45 pm

- Krishevsky 677 87th street 9:30 pm

- Shvilei Dovid broadway Oak n vine 9:06 pm

- Neimark shul 2461 Whiteseville Toms River 9:30 pm 

- Kosson Oak and Vine 57 Havens 9:45 pm

- Rachmastrivka Oak n Vine Tish 10:00

- Zichron Yechezkel 1871 Old Freehold Toms River 8:15 pm

- Royal Grove Jackson 9:15 pm

- Sadigura 55 Holy st 9:15pm

- Babad Toms River 9:00pm 

 -Lizhensk 2187 Vermont Toms River 

- Ohr hatefila Jackson 23 Avalon ln 9:15 pm 

- Adas Yeshorim 1694 St Regis ct, Toms River 8:30 maariv

- Bais Efraim- Rav Shimano at New Central & Leigh  

- Bais Nochum 31 Arosa hill Brookhill 9:15

- Belz Harmony dr 9:30 pm

- B"M Tiferes Pinchos/ Ostrov Kalisheen 187 East 4th St 9:15 pm

- Boston Oak N Vine 90 Havens 10:15pm

Tuesday Lag Baomer day day:

Yeshivas Harama E 9th st 7pm

-Rachmastrivka County Line 11:30am

-Shedlitz 1151 Somerset Ave 

- Babad Toms River 

-List of Hadlakos around the world Here 

 Lag Baomer In New Jersey

Lag Baomer at the kever of Bbobover rebbe at Deans cemetery Floral park NJ.

Open 24 hours 

 Rav Naftulche of Bobov would say "Rav Shimon Bar Yochai will be by me on Lag Ba'omer". Over the Last 16 years thousands have flocked on Lag Ba'omer day to Deans New Jersey to the tziyun of Rav Naftali Tzvi Halberstam zt'l of Bobov. People testified how they saw Yeshuos from the davening there on Lag Ba'omer from childless couples blessed to people finding their zivug.

Directions from Lakewood its a 50 minute ride to the Floral Park cemetery Directions for GPS: 104 Deans Rhode hall Rd. Monmouth Junction, NJ. Location: North Second Street corner Park Blvd. A seuda will be provided near the ohel Monday night and throughout the day Tuesday free of charge. There is a separate entrance for kohanim and a place for ladies. To send kvittel email to: to [email protected]

The Shulchan Aruch (493:1) writes that haircuts are not permitted until the morning of the 34th day of the Omer and Sefardim follow this position. The Rema writes that Ashkenazic traditions allows haircuts the morning of the 33rd day of the Omer. Ashkenazim follow the Rema. The Mishnah Berurah (493:11) writes that according to Ashkenazic tradition, some are lenient and allow haircuts the night of Lag B’omer, but the custom is to not permit weddings at night. Nonetheless, many poskim maintain that we do not follow this stringency. Igros Moshe (OC 1:159) and Sridei Aish (1:50) both write that a wedding may be made the night of Lag B’omer. The prevalent custom is that one may get married on the night of Lag B’Omer. (OU Torah)

Rav Belsky, zt”l ruled that the chassan and the fathers of chassan and kallah may shave even on the 32nd day of the Omer before shekiah. (See פסקי הלכה, Volume One, pages 109 – 110) Other family members and guests should not shave before shekiah. Rav Belsky zt”l did permit them to bring a shaver to the wedding and shave there after shekiah.

Rav Dovid Feinstein held that celebrating with music on the night of Lag BaOmer shows the minhag is to begin the simcha כבר בלילה (from the evening), supporting leniency.

This reflects the view of his father, Rav Moshe Feinstein, who treated Lag BaOmer like a full יום טוב–type celebration, not just relying on miktzas hayom k’kulo. Accordingly, he permitted weddings (and by extension haircuts) starting from the night of Lag BaOmer, arguing that if weddings are allowed, haircuts should be as well.

As for wedding guests shaving or taking haircuts  contact your LOR.

Weather: 73° Sunny. tonight 56

- Adirei HaTorah claims to have sold out tickets for the maamad in just 4 hours after opening up sales online.  There may be arrangements for another venue. And there's a possibility of a playoff  game at the arena.

BDE: Petirah of Mrs. Rivky Goldberg A"H of Lakewood. She was a gym teacher at Bais Yaakov of Lakewood she was 74. Son is  R' Fishel shlita. Levaya tomorrow in Lakewood details TBA.

Over 30,000 at Reb Meilich Bidermam Hadlaka sound system is down. 

- Viva la Dough: To show our appreciation to the Lakewood community, we’re offering Buy 1 Get 1 FREE pastries all week 1700 Madison Ave, Lakewood, NJ Hours: Sunday–Thursday: 8am–10pm Friday: 8am–4pm

- Mir Rosh Yeshiva rav Lazer Yudel Finkel shlita is visiting the Lakewood area today as hes in the states raising funds for the yeshiva

- Adirei HaTorah shul tickets now available for purchase  for select  shuls while purchasing will ba available Lag Baomer on the website. General ticket $360 subsidized $150

- Police attempt to shut down lag baomer festivities in Miron after the hadlaka by the  Boyaner rebbe which was pushed  up ahead  of schedule, but the crowds have breached the barriers to the  ohel Rashbi.

Live broadcast Boyan Hadlaka in Miron Here (be mindful of music)

- Last Monday of בה"ב Behab minyan mincha with krias Hatorah of Vayechal at Rabbi Forcheimers shul 418 5th st 2:10 pm

- Minhag Hayeshiva is not to say tachnun today mincha erev Lag Baomer 

- Confusion on Route 9 in Lakewood after NJDOT removed the left-turn lanes onto Central Ave and Hurley Ave without prior notice. Since yesterday, unaware drivers have been stopping to turn left, backing up traffic while missing the new straight-only arrows and freshly painted yellow lines.

- Monday, May 4th, marks 30 days since we began reciting V’sein Beracha instead of Vesein Tal Umatar. After this point one is halachically considered to have accustomed to saying Vesein Berachah. Therefore, beginning with Maariv on Monday night, May 4th, one who is unsure if he davened correctly does not repeat Shemoneh Esrei. (Tidbits from Artscroll)

- A levaya was held today in Eretz Yisrael for Rav Chaim Abadi ZTL at Eretz Hachaim Cemetery in Beit Shemesh. Hespedim were delivered by talmidim and friends, and many Lakewood talmidim  flew and traveled in for the levaya. He was buried  next to his father Rabbi Yitzchok Abadi ztl who was niftar  5 months ago. Watch the replay of Levaya in EY. HERE  

- The Stolin Hadlakah  will twke place tonight  on E 7th st abd Cornelius with Maariv 9:00 PM.

- Skulen Lag BaOmer hadlaka, will take place at 121 First Street Lakewood behind Yeshiva K’tana 9:30 pm

- There will be 2 buses leaving today Monday evening to Monroe one for men and one for women. Departure is 6:30pm from the Satmar shul at 608 E. Kennedy Blvd round trip $55

- There will also be busses from Satmar Rockwell neighborhoods in Lakewood going to Williamsburg tonight for knives Oisiyos an tomorrow for the Hachnosas Sefer Torah with the rebbe Rav Zalman Leib.

- Lakewood zoning board meeting tonight 7pm Lag baomer watch live stream Here 

 see agenda Here 

Applications on the agenda

-SK Prospect Cross Lakewood, LLC – Seeking a use variance to subdivide property on Prospect Street into 8 duplexes (16 units total) in an M-1 zone.

-Request to add a dormitory to an existing school at 1 East 13th Street in an R-10 zone.

-Chestnut Equity, LLC – Seeking a use variance to construct a 4-story apartment building along Route 70 across multiple lots.

-Requesting bulk variances to build a single-family home on Ashley Avenue in an R-7.5 zone.

- The JCC in china held a Lag Baomer hadlaka event for the businessman that traveled to the trade show 

- Three people died and more than a dozen were injured after a massive fire tore through a six-floor walk-up in Manhattan early Monday, offg Dyckman Street in Washington heights at about 12:30 a.m. 

Shiva for Rav Dovid Tyner is at 700 Princeton Ave Lakewood getting up Wednesday morning 

United Airlines statement:

- United Airlines  Upon its final approach into Newark International Airport, United flight 169 came into contact with a light pole. The aircraft landed safely, taxied to the gate normally and no passengers or crew were injured. Our maintenance team is evaluating damage to the aircraft. We will conduct a rigorous flight safety investigation into the incident and our crew has been removed from service as part of the process.

-Preparations underway for Satmar Rebbe Rav Zalmen Leib’s Lag Ba'Omer tish in Williamsburg, including completion of a new Sefer Torah, followed by Hachnuses Sefer Torah tomorrow, with tens of thousands expected. Tomorrow 

- Rudy Guiliani is being treated in the ICU at a West Palm Beach hospital near his home and was placed earlier Sunday on a ventilator after experiencing severe respiratory distress. newsmax 

- Lakewood Police are investigating an explosion in a portable toilet at a construction site as an act of criminal mischief. The explosion, reported about 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, happened at the site near Clinton Avenue and Holden Square. Lakewood police, using an explosive detection dog, and the New Jersey State Police Bomb Unit swept the area, finding no secondary device.( APP)

Smash house burger on frum x: "We are just going to continue spreading happiness and joy around our communities. We changed our hours on Thursday from closing at 2am to now 12am, and we completely closed on Saturday night, and we hired security."

- Lakewood Police tried to stop a vehicle on Cedarbridge Avenue on May 1 around 10:55 PM. The driver fled, but the pursuit was quickly ended for safety. The vehicle stopped nearby and two occupants ran into the woods. Police caught the driver, Evan Cruz (41), who showed signs of DUI, and found open alcohol in the car. A drone helped locate the second man, Juan Carlos Ramirez-Hernandez (33

- Trump on Iran: "One way or the other, we have one thing  they will never have a nuclear weapon."

- Trump: If Iran attacks any US ships around the Strait of Hormuz, they will “blown off the face of the earth,” Trump tells Fox News.But he says that the Iranians are showing flexibility in talks and are “much more malleable” in the face of the US blockade of Iranian ports.

- IDF official: Military remains ‘at high readiness’ amid escalation in Gulf- “Our air defense systems and offensive capabilities are at a high level of readiness, which has not changed since the ceasefire [took effect],” the official says.

- Trump: “Iran has taken some shots at unrelated Nations with respect to the Ship Movement, PROJECT FREEDOM, including a South Korean Cargo Ship. Perhaps it’s time for South Korea to come and join the mission! We’ve shot down seven small Boats or, as they like to call them, “fast” Boats. It’s all they have left. Other than the South Korean Ship, there has been, at this moment, no damage going through the Strait. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, will have a News Conference tomorrow morning. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Israel’s Iron Dome missile system shot down one of the Iranian missiles fired at the UAE today, a source tells CNN. The presence of the Iron Dome in the UAE would indicate that IDF forces are stationed there.

- Senior Adviser to the Iranian negotiation team Marandi: “The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan are assisting the Trump regime - and by extension Netanyahu - in preparing for an imminent major assault against the Iranian people. This is one act of treachery too many. The people of Iran will be unforgiving.”

- Source in UAE to CNN: Expect US/Israeli strikes on Iran in the next 24 hours.

- UAE : 4 cruise missiles were launched from Iran. 3 were successfully intercepted, and one fell into the sea. 

- Axios: A U.S. official said the rules of engagement for U.S. forces in the region have been changed, and they were authorized to strike immediate threats against ships that cross the strait, like IRGC fast boats or Iranian missile positions. A source close to the president described this as the "beginning of a process that could lead to a confrontation with the Iranians."

- Barack Obama to The New Yorker: Netanyahu tried to persuade me to go to war with Iran using the same arguments he later presented to Trump. “Maybe Netanyahu got what he wanted, but I doubt whether that’s what’s good for the citizens of Israel or the United States. There is extensive documentation of my disagreements with Netanyahu.” (Amit Segal) 

- CENTCOM is announcing that it has broken the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and 2 US vessels are safely out.

- Iranian Army Statement: Several US Navy destroyers turned off their radars and tried to approach the Strait of Hormuz. After the destroyers did not respond to the first warning sent to them, a second warning was issued clarifying that any attempt to enter the Strait of Hormuz would be considered a violation of the ceasefire and would be met with a response from the naval forces. At this stage, and after further disregard by the destroyers, the Iranian Navy fired warning missiles near the destroyers to warn them against passing through the strait. The responsibility and consequences of such dangerous actions lie with the enemy

-Iran's Fars News Agency claims two missiles hit a US warship in the Strait of Hormuz after it ignored warnings

- US official denies the Iranian report that Iran fired two missiles at a US Navy vessel after it attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

The denial from an unnamed official is made to Axios and Channel 12 reporter Barak Ravid,as 

the United States launches Project Freedom in  to guide stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.

-The Spokesman of Iran National Security Council: “The Strait of Hormuz isn't closed by a tweet to be opened by a tweet, The path to opening the Strait of Hormuz is either accepting defeat, reaching an agreement, and acknowledging Iran's sovereignty and supremacy over the Strait of Hormuz, Or returning to the battlefield, accepting another humiliating defeat, and acknowledging Iran's sovereignty and supremacy over the Strait of Hormuz, No path remains other than this.

- CNN: The Strait of Hormuz remains almost devoid of ship traffic despite US President Donald Trump's announcement that the US military will begin defending the passage under "Project Freedom." According to maritime tracking data, only one sanctioned tanker crossed the strait today.

- IDF hits HeBollah targets in South Lebanon 

- An Iranian source to the Iranian Tasnim News Agency: "Iran is fully prepared for any scenario, and the Americans know that Iran will not allow Trump and US forces to bully them. The Iranian Armed Forces, as in the 40-Day War, will not allow the passage of US forces, and any movement in the Strait of Hormuz will be carried out only with the approval of the Iranian Armed Forces."

- IDF forces eliminated a Hamas terrorist who posed a threat to Israeli forces:

  היום שנים ושלשים יום שהם ארבעה שבועות וארבעה ימים בעומר/לעומר

Tomorrow last Monday of בה"ב

Weather tonight low of 47° tomorrow hi 74°

Minhag Hayeshiva is not to say tachnun tomorrow mincha erev Lag Baomer

Weather: 59° Rain showers this morning with some sunshine during the afternoon hours. Chance of rain 40%.

- Trump: “Our fabulous Rudy Giuliani, a True Warrior, and the Best Mayor in the History of New York City, BY FAR, has been hospitalized, and is in critical condition. What a tragedy that he was treated so badly by the Radical Left Lunatics, Democrats ALL — AND HE WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING! They cheated on the Elections, fabricated hundreds of stories, did anything possible to destroy our Nation, and now, look at Rudy. So sad! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- The New Jersey State Police say a preliminary investigation shows that United Airlines flight 169 did in fact strike a tractor-trailer which was travelling on the Turnpike alongside Newark Airport. The aircraft also collided with a pole, which struck a Jeep. The truck driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

-Former NYC mayir Rudy Giuliani is in critical but stable condition, according to his representative.

- A United Airlines plane struck an NJ Turnpike light pole  and bakery truck while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon before landing safely.

The faa said The impact also caused damaged to a tractor-trailer  bakery truck driving south on the Turnpike, injuring the driver, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey said in a statement. The plane was landing following a flight from Venice, Italy.

The FAA as well as the National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB, are investigating the incident.

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill tweeted Sunday that she was briefed on the incident and monitoring developments. “I’m grateful the aircraft landed safely, and all passengers and crew are unharmed".

Flight 169 landed on runway 29 at about 1:50 p.m. Flights at Newark typically take off and land on one of the runways parallel to the New Jersey Turnpike.

Runway 29 runs perpendicular to the highway and landing flights would fly over the highway at a low altitude before touching down.

The airport’s staff inspected the runway for debris and operations resumed a short time after the landing, the Port Authority said.

The tractor-trailer driver was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries and has since been released, the Port Authority said.

- With 24 hours before Lag Baomer people are making their way to Myron through the surrounding forests and climbing fences to get in as all roadways leading in have been closed by police. Israeli officials fear a hezbollah rocket attack in the area tomorrow according to reports. 

- Chometz sale today at Shiras chaim office across at and prospect 2pm - 8pm

- Giyus: Slabodka Roshei Yeshiva Rav Dov Lando and Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, issued a strict directive: it is forbidden to enlist in the frum military tracks in IDF, including those that provide exemption from uniforms. As they are all part of the Israeli army.

- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced that the Trump administration will appeal the ruling from a federal judge which allowed New York's controversial congestion pricing program to continue.Judge Liman, a Trump appointee, ruled in March that the DOT lacked the authority to rescind federal approval of the program on its own. (One jersey)

- Viva La Dough grand opening free pastries only until 2pm. Kids entertainment was earlier in the day.

-Segulah ט"ז אייר the day that the מן started to fall from the sky. Some day parshas המן

- Local rabbonim in Toms River wrote a letter dated this past Thursday advising  their kehilos to avoid a nearby establishment due to concerns about its environment and lack of control over behavior, until significant improvements are made.

They .mentioned the fact that it's open past family meal time but give no specific time.

 the letter was written to the Kehillos of Liberty Village and Bumker Hill, Toms River,

"There is reason to believe that one who cares about their and their children’s יראת שמים, would or should not want to patronize an establishment that at certain times has an environment that adds to the degrading of accepted boundaries. By patronizing them at any time they are open, we are allowing this behavior at our doorstep. We appreciate efforts they are making, however as long as they have seating past family mealtimes and/or don’t control loitering in and out of their store, we strongly recommend not patronizing this store. [We are not telling them how to run their business, but we are telling you – our Kehilla – what we feel about patronizing it.] If you feel there has been significant improvement in this situation, please bring it to our attention.

- This year’s Meron plan, as of now: the mountain will be completely closed. Three hadlaka ceremonies will take place tomorrow evening with only 200 participants each. Several thousand people are already on the mountain; they will not be forcibly evacuated but will instead disperse across multiple designated areas in the region.

- There will be several big Hadlakas in Yerushalayim instead of Miron. Reb Meilich Biderman will conduct a Hadloka at  Rechiv Shefa Chaim stToldos Avrohom Yitzchok will be in Beitar. Rav Yaaakov Meir Shechter at Kikar Zaks near shnuel Hanavi. Toldos Aaron rebbe at Shivtei Yisroel Yeshiva Oraysa on Rechov Strauss with Hachnosas Orchim of Miron providing refreshments in Yerushalayim 

- Shavuos sales at local stores bingo Givat cream cheese 2 for $5

- Women  warehouse sale at American dream today at the Address nothing more than $30.

- At the Levaya of Reb Chaim Abadi ztl divrei hesped were delivered by Rav Malkiel Kotler, Tav Yeruchom Olshin, Rav Elya Brudny, Rav Shalom Kamenetzky, Rav Uren Reich, R Ari Ben Soussan,R' Mordechai Kesserman and minyan Shelanu talmidim. The annual minyan fundraiser campaign has been suspended  for now. Kevura tomorrow in Beit Shemesh 

Shiva at 207 Grant st in Jackson.

- There will be 2 buses leaving Monday evening to Monroe one for men and one for women. Departure is 6:30pm from the Satmar shul at 608 E. Kennedy Blvd round trip $55

- Adirei HaTorah event will take place  Sunday May 31 at Xfinity Mobile Arena formerly Wells Fargo. The NBA team that plays there the Philadelphia 76ers are currently in the playoffs and potentially if they advance to the 3rd round there could potentially be a home game scheduled at that time , with the finals starting June 3.

- Smash House kosher burger responds to having security to avoid teen hangout: "We appreciate all the feedback and want to make one thing clear for everyone saying let them chill. They don't just chill, they get rowdy, violent, aggressive and act disgusting. We want our establishment to be a safe environment for everyone to eat in. If they're coming to eat and chill we are very good with that. But to stir things up, go outside and make a mess, drive crazy in the parking lot, screaming and blasting music, this we will not accept on our property. We want all to have a great experience and not have a parent worry if its safe for my kid to be there."

- A Jewish woman filed a federal lawsuit against the NYS DMV after being forced to remove her shitel (head cover) for a driver’s license photo at the Brooklyn Atlantic Ave office. Despite law allowing religious exemptions, staff allegedly refused her request.

This project has been in the making since 2016 the NJDOT had several public meetings over the years.

The NJDOT proposal to ease traffic on Rt 9 Through Lakewood calls to eliminate left turning lanes from Rt 9 onto Central avenue and on to Hurley. By doing so it will open an additional lane on Route 9 going north bound which will take away the bottle neck that causes a mile back up at that intersection. Officials noted that these left turning lanes only allow a few cars to turn per cycle of the trffic light. So, If you are coming from 7-11 on rt 9 North you will not be able to turn let onto Central avenue. Your only option is to go from James street to Sunset or to John street to Cedarbridge and back up from Hurley. Same for motorist traveling from Rt 9 South coming from rt 88 you will not have an option to turn left onto Hurley at the gas station you will have to turn left at rt 88 or at John street.

Other key fixes that  were planned along route 9 intersection
-Adding wider side walks on southern part of rt 9 for a 1.7 mile stretch
-Intersection of Locust street adding a right turn going to the west onto route 9 North for traffic coming off 70
-Cross and chestnut will be adding additional right turn lane a thru lane and a left lane
-Broadway and chateau will get a traffic signal adding left turn lanes to rt 9
-Oak street and rt 9 will be adding a traffic light
-Prospect street adding right turn lane for rt 9 south bound more space for trucks turning
-James & Pine widening providing two lanes
-Extend the turning lane from rt 9 south to rt 88 first street will be right in right out only.

- Trump  announced “Project Freedom” to escort vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz 

Any interference by Iran will be met with force, he added

- Trump: “Countries from all over the World, almost all of which are not involved in the Middle Eastern dispute going on so visibly, and violently, for all to see, have asked the United States if we could help free up their Ships, which are locked up in the Strait of Hormuz, on something which they have absolutely nothing to do with — They are merely neutral and innocent bystanders! For the good of Iran, the Middle East, and the United States, we have told these Countries that we will guide their Ships safely out of these restricted Waterways, so that they can freely and ably get on with their business. Again, these are Ships from areas of the World that are not in any way involved with that which is currently taking place in the Middle East. I have told my Representatives to inform them that we will use best efforts to get their Ships and Crews safely out of the Strait. In all cases, they said they will not be returning until the area becomes safe for navigation, and everything else. This process, Project Freedom, will begin Monday morning, Middle East time. I am fully aware that my Representatives are having very positive discussions with the Country of Iran, and that these discussions could lead to something very positive for all. The Ship movement is merely meant to free up people, companies, and Countries that have done absolutely nothing wrong — They are victims of circumstance. This is a Humanitarian gesture on behalf of the United States, Middle Eastern Countries but, in particular, the Country of Iran. Many of these Ships are running low on food, and everything else necessary for largescale crews to stay on board in a healthy and sanitary manner. I think it would go a long way in showing Goodwill on behalf of all of those who have been fighting so strenuously over the last number of months. If, in any way, this Humanitarian process is interfered with, that interference will, unfortunately, have to be dealt with forcefully. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

DONALD J. TRUMP
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”

- President Trump tells reporter “I studied Iran’s new proposal, it is not acceptable to me.”-

- Iran stated that the US responded to its 14-point proposal through Pakistan and that it is examining the response, according to reports from Iranian state media

- UK reports cargo ship attacked by small boats in Strait of Hormuz

- Government offices and institutions in Tehran were placed on heightened alert on Saturday, with many employees instructed to remain on "full alert" amid security concerns, according to a report on Sunday by the Iranian news site Rouydad24, based in Tehran.

- Netanyahu in video message: 

 Our pilots are ready to reach any location in the skies of Iran - if required.

 Regarding drones: A few weeks ago, I ordered the defense establishment of a special project to thwart the drone threat, and a progress report on the matter will be presented to me today. It will take time - but we are on it.

We will develop a groundbreaking aircraft made in Israel. This will be a game-changer

- IDF Spokesperson in Arabic issued an evacuation warning this morning for 11 villages in southern Lebanon

- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad: "The law that will be passed regarding the Strait of Hormuz, in accordance with the Supreme Leader's directive, will not apply only to Iran's borders. We must also take into account international law and the rights of other countries, but what is clear is that we will not give up the Strait of Hormuz, and it will not return to its pre-war state.”’

- IRGC Intel Organization: Iran issues an ultimatum to the Pentagon regarding the siege, a tone similar to that of China, Russia, and Europe towards Washington, a passive letter from Trump to Congress, and acceptance of Iran's terms. There is only one way to read this: Trump must choose between an 'impossible military operation' or a 'bad deal with Iran'. The scope of the US decisions has narrowed

היום אחד ושלשים יום שהם ארבעה שבועות בעומר/לעומר

Weather tonight 42° cloudy tomorrow  61° Sunshine and clouds mixed

Left turn signals eliminated fromRt 9 onto Hurley going south and on to to central  Ave going North

- Over 20,000 spent shabbos in Miron as police close off roadways leading to the mountain ahead of lag Baomer when they will restrict the outdoor gatherings to 200 people. For the first time in 20 years Rav Yaakov Meir Shechter if Breslov went to Miron late motzei shabbos.

- United Airlines flight 1837 (737 Max) declares an emergency at Newark this evening because a passenger attacked a flight attendant and was trying to gain access to the cockpit

- Viva La Dough French bakery and cafe grand  opening 1700 Madison Ave Lakewood at GG plaza

- Mir R"Y Rav Lazer Yudel Finkel heard out tonight  to the US to raise funds for the yeshiva

- High school acceptance letters to be sent out soon

- The Lakewood Police Department is once again under fire  this time in federal court  over stunning allegations that officers manufactured drug accusations out of thin air, only for the entire case to collapse when the science didn’t back them up. Faanews

- Hearthstone shul carnival  fundraiser tomorrow at Hearthtone park

-A small plane crashed while attempting to take off from Linden Airport in Union County on Saturday afternoon, authorities said. Only the pilot was aboard the plane, a Cessna 172S, when it crashed around 3:35 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration said. No info on condition of pilot was given. 

- All Spirit flights have been cancelled, and Spirit guests should not go to the airport.”

Spirit Airlines abruptly shuts down, grounding flights nationwide and leaving customers scrambling. The low-cost carrier is calling it quits after a $500 million federal bailout failed to come together

- UN Plaza Grill has dropped its kosher certification. The NYC steakhouse and sushi restauran near thr  United Nations, is no longer  kosher establishment and gave up the kosher certification on April 30, 2026. GKRF

- Trump: We we will be withdrawing much more than 5,000 soldiers [from Germany

- Trump: “So ironic that Cryin’ Chuck Schumer and the Democrats are hiring SLEAZEBAGS like Barack Hussein Obama’s Crooked former Attorney General, Eric Holder, and others of that ilk, to look into Voter Integrity, when this same group of Human Garbage RIGGED the 2020 Presidential Election. GET TOUGH REPUBLICANS — THEY’RE COMING, AND THEY’RE COMING FAST! They’re no good for our Country, they almost destroyed it, and we don’t want to let that happen again! These are highly dishonest people who are, in many ways, treasonous, in that they are trying to destabilize the United States of America in what, some would call, a War. Republicans must TERMINATE THE FILIBUSTER, and approve all of the necessary Safeguards we need for Elections to protect the American Public during the upcoming Midterms. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Trump says that Iran has not yet paid a big enough price and that their recent proposal to end the war will probably not be good enough.

- US President Donald Trump tells reporters that there is the possibility the United States could restart strikes on Iran If they misbehave, if they do something bad, but right now, we’ll see,” he says. “But it’s a possibility that could happen, certainly.”

-Hezbollah launched attacks on Israeli troops as the military carried out airstrikes that reportedly killed at least seven people in Lebanon despite a declared ceasefire.

- One rocket fired by Hezbollah at Israeli soldiers stationed in southern Lebanon was intercepted, while several more rockets and explosive-laden drones exploded near the forces but did not cause any injuries, the Israel Defense Forces said.

-On Friday night, Hezbollah also launched at least four drones at northern Israel. According to the IDF, the Israeli Air Force shot down two drones from Lebanon, which triggered sirens in the Galilee Panhandle and Golan Heights.

- Iran's new proposal no longer requires President Trump to lift the blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz before negotiation delegations meet face-to-face, the New York Times reported, citing two senior Iranian officials. According to the report, Iran is also willing to open the Strait of Hormuz before Trump declares the end of the blockade

Petirah of Rabbi Chaim Abadi zt”l, a beloved mechanech, visionary leader, founder of the Minyan Shelanu and guiding force for countless young people, who was niftar over shabbos at the age of 66 after a lifetime devoted to Torah, chinuch, and boundless ahavas Yisroel. He was a son of Rabbi Yitzchok Abadi ztl a Posek and talmid Rav Aharon Kotler who was niftar 5 months ago.

 Levaya 10:00am Sunday morning at the Minyan rt 88 145 Ocean Ave in Lakewood with kevurah in Eretz Yisroel. Livestream link for Levaya HERE

From Matzav.com

 As the founder and longtime head of Minyan Shelanu in Lakewood and a widely respected figure in the field of chinuch, Rabbi Abadi leaves behind a legacy that reshaped how an entire generation understands and approaches struggling youth.

For decades, Rabbi Abadi stood at the forefront of one of the most sensitive and misunderstood challenges facing the community: reaching teens who felt disconnected, overlooked, or adrift. Long before the term “at-risk” became widely recognized or addressed, he was already quietly, persistently, and compassionately building bridges. At a time when others struggled to understand the phenomenon, Rabbi Abadi saw not labels, but neshamos, precious souls yearning to be understood, embraced, and guided.

He was a true pioneer. While many were still grappling with what this emerging crisis meant, Rabbi Abadi was already deep in the trenches, forging relationships, developing approaches, and creating environments where young people felt safe, respected, and valued. His work was not theoretical. It was deeply personal. He knew his talmidim. He listened to them. He fought for them. And above all, he believed in them, often long before they believed in themselves.

As the driving force behind Minyan Shelanu, Rabbi Abadi created far more than a place to daven. He built a makom of belonging, a haven where boys who felt alienated elsewhere could reconnect to Torah, to tefillah, and to their own inner greatness. The warmth of his smile, the sincerity of his words, and the depth of his care transformed lives in ways that cannot be measured. More

  תּוֹרָתוֹ מָגֵן לָנוּ, הִיא מְאִירַת עֵינֵינוּ, הוּא יַמְלִיץ טוֹב עָלֵינוּ, אֲדוֹנֵנוּ בַּר יוֹחָאי

Friday May 1, 2026 / י״ד אייר תשפ"ו ערב שבת פרשת אמור פסח שני

Candle lighting 7:33 pm

Shkiah 7:51 pm

Weather: Friday night 47° cloudy skies

Shabbos day 60° Cloudy.

-Pirkei Avos: Perek 'ד

וּסְפַרְתֶּ֤ם לָכֶם֙ מִמָּֽחֳרַ֣ת הַשַּׁבָּ֔ת מִיּוֹם֙ הֲבִ֣יאֲכֶ֔ם אֶת־עֹ֖מֶר הַתְּנוּפָ֑ה שֶׁ֥בַע שַׁבָּת֖וֹת תְּמִימֹ֥ת תִּֽהְיֶֽינָה  'עַ֣ד מִמָּֽחֳרַ֤ת הַשַּׁבָּת֙ הַשְּׁבִיעִ֔ת תִּסְפְּר֖וּ חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים י֑וֹם וְהִקְרַבְתֶּ֛ם מִנְחָ֥ה חֲדָשָׁ֖ה לַֽהֹ

Vdio: Malchus Choir Shabbos Acapella

-Trump: Iran isn’t coming through with the kind of deal that we need to have. We’re going to get this thing done properly. We’re not going to leave early and then have the problem arise in 3 years.

- Trump: If we didn’t stop Iran with B-2 bombers, they would’ve had a nuclear weapon. Israel, the Middle East, and Europe would hlave been blown to pieces.

- Wall Street Journal: Iran softened its proposal - it dropped the demand for an immediate end to the US naval blockade

- Trump: “We just had a conversation with Iran. Let's see what happens, but I would say that I'm not happy... They've got to come up with the right deal. At this moment, I'm not satisfied with what they're offering."

 Trump: "When this war ends, gasoline and oil and everything, it's going to come tumbling down.""Other prices are way down, but gasoline's high. But when this is over, you'll have a world without a nuclear weapon with Iran. If you allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon, the world would be in great jeopardy. So it's not going to happen. As soon as the war ends, the gasoline prices will come down." 

- CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine briefed President Trump last night for 45 minutes on new operational plans for strikes against Iran, according to two senior US officials

- Iran sent its latest proposal for negotiations with the United States to Pakistani mediators yesterday, state news agency IRNA announces.

- Senior Trump Administration Official tells Reuters: The war on Iran has ended, due to the War Powers Resolution, designed to curb the President's authority to engage in military conflict without congressional consent.

- Senior IDF official: If we do not remove the enriched uranium from Iran, everything we did in Operation "Roaring Lion" was one big failure

- The United States helped deliver 6,500 tons of munitions and military equipment in just 24 hours. In a statement from Israel's Ministry of Defense, two cargo ships carrying thousands of air and ground munitions, military trucks, Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs), and additional military equipment were offloaded at the ports in Ashdod and Haifa. 

- WSJ: reports on the escalating economic crisis within Iran.”The war has imposed a high cost on Iran’s economy, with more than a million people out of work, soaring food prices, and a prolonged internet shutdown that has slammed online businesses. Its crisis-hit economy is now facing the risk of collapse. The value of Iran’s currency has more than halved since a year ago, and the U.S. dollar’s exchange rate recently surged to 1.81 million rials as the blockade showed no sign of ending.”

- Spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry: "It is not realistic to expect quick results from the negotiations with the USA."

- Israeli military is optimistic that a solution will be found to counter the threat of Hezbollah’s first-person view (FPV) fiber-optic cable-guided drones, which have been repeatedly used in attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon and northern Israel in recent weeks.

Friday, May 1, 2026 / י״ד אייר תשפ״ו

ערב שבת פרשת אמור פסח שני

Candle lighting 7:33 pm

Shkiah 7:51 pm

Weather: 64° Sunny to partly cloudy. 

Friday night 47° cloudy skies

Shabbos day 60° Cloudy. 

B"H many Oifrufs this shabbos as wedding season begins in Lag Baomer

- First yartzeit of R' Aryeh Zak ztl of Lakewood (Torah Treasures)

NJbGiv. Mikie Sherrill said she took immediate action on rising utility costs by freezing rate hikes, expanding energy supply, and advancing solar, gas, and nuclear projects to lower prices.

Residents responded with backlash, saying their bills have continued to rise and accusing her of offering no real relief.

- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is again urging the public to continue voluntarily conserving water as the statewide Drought Warning remains in effect. 

New Jersey has experienced eight consecutive months of below-normal rainfall and remains under a drought warning issued December 5, 2025. If conditions do not improve, the next step could be the declaration of a Drought Emergency, which carries mandatory restrictions. (Onejersey(

- This shabbos Admorim will conduct a pesach sheni tish that includes eating. Matza some have a pesach seder with 4 cups of wine and distribute Afikoman for shmira.

- Thousands spending shabbos in Miron ahead of Lag Baomer (although the government is now restricting gathering at 200 people for lag Baomer) 

- The Belz rebbe will spend shabbos at the David Citadel hotel  together with chasidim and  supporters 

- Bobov 45 rebbe will Shabbos in Union city, NJ

- Daf Yomi makes siyum today on מסכת מנחות and begins מסכת חולין .The 14th Siyum Hashas will take place next year erev Rosh chodesh Sivan.

- Adirei Hatorah shul members  can now make reservations to purchase tickets for the mammad in Philadelphia 

- Senator Jihn Fetterman was in Lakewood last night for a fundraising event hosted by people in the Healthcare industry 

-  יבטל כל הגזרות This means that the annual Lag B’Omer on Mount Meron next week will be restricted to just 200 people Ahead of Lag BaOmer and amid rocket fire in the north, the Home Front Command tightened restrictions in Meron and nearby border communities, with plans for three bonfire lightings and 

Gatherings will be restricted to 200 people outdoors and 600 indoors.

Giyus: A Kabolas Panim was held last night at the home of the Grosno Rosh Yeshiva, Rav M. Shmida, for talmidim who were arrested for breaking into the home of the head of the Military Police.“You have only one ‘crime’: that you and we sit and learn Torah, and everything else is a false accusation. We hereby declare clearly that nothing will deter us not sanctions of any kind, not any delays, and no decrees.”

- Lakewood BOE rejects budget that cut teacher's aides. A plan to lay off all 165 district teacher’s aides, known as paraprofessionals, to save more than $7 million has been put on hold as the Board of Education rejected the proposed 2026-27 school year budget.APP reports The board unanimously voted down the $313 million proposed spending plan at Wednesday night’s meeting, claiming the cutbacks would harm children and teachers. 

- BDE: Tragedy in Williamsburg A 9-year-old boy, Yoel Jacobowitz A"H ben R' Naftali Herzka, was fatally struck by a school bus Friday morning at the intersection of Lorimer Street and Lee Avenue in Williamsburg.

- The terrorist who stabbed two Jews in the terror attack this week is Essa Suleiman. A Somali translator who has a history of violence, including stabbing two police officers and a police dog in 2008

- DOJ release video where The K9 detects the WHCD shooter Cole Allen and tries to follow him to another room. The handler pulls the K9 away. A second later, the shooter runs out of the same room with a rifle in his hand.

- New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says redistricting is on the table to fight Trump. "We have some constitutional limitations on doing it immediately. We'd have to get some votes through, but I'd certainly be willing to work with the legislature to do that."

-A fatal single-vehicle crash in Jackson Township Thursday afternoon killed Ronald Miller, a township building inspector. Police said the crash occurred around 1:55 p.m. on South Cooksbridge Road near Westlake Boulevard, when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. He was pronounced dead at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus.

Rav Ben Tzion  kook shlita posek from EY visiting Rav Simcha Bunim Cohen shlita in Lakewood (photo  credit M. Weisberg)

Minhagim for Pesach Sheini

Some have a minhag to eat Matza on Pesach Sheini  it is brought down in the siddur of the Yaavetz (Rav Yaakov Emden) that it was revealed to him from the heavens that the kedusha of pesach and matzah lasts until pesach sheni because when they went out from Mitzrayim they ate the matzos that they came out with until the 15th of iyar.

Some dont say tachnun.

Nitai Gavriel (Pesach Vol 3 Chapter 57) brings several Pesach Sheni customs. Among them:

To increase in Simcha (source: the Chida)

To read the parsha of Pesach Sheni and learn its Halachos (source: The Shalo).

To read the Parsha of the Nesi'im (source: The Shalo).

To visit the kever of Rabbi Meir Baal HaNeis in Teveria (this is a sefardi custom sourced from many places). Some object to the festive nature of this practice.

To visit the grave of Rabbi Yehuda Bar Illoi (a custom of residents of Tzefas).

He also mentions in a footnote that one of the objections Misnagdim had to the practices of Chassidim was making a meal on Pesach Sheni even if it was one of the days of בה"ב.

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היום תשעה ועשרים יום שהם ארבעה שבועות ויום אחד בעומר/לעומר

הרחמן הוא יחזיר לנו עבודת בית המקדש למקומה 

Last night to say Kiddush Levana cloudy w Rain

Kollel Ezras Torah/Hillary Rav Meir Baal Haness event at Madison manor hall

- Shiur Shaar Habitachon  R' S"M Rubaskin with Pesach Sheni tish in Jackson 

- Chumash shiur by HaRav Yeruchum Olshin shlita live at B"M Ateres Bracha 11:30 pm call in 646-726-9977

Weather  °Rain ending this evening. Partial clearing overnight Chance of rain 100%.

Hashkafa With Rav Gershon Ribner Shlita

The kosher cheeseburger Crave Audio Version

 Weather: 64° Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy this afternoon. 

-  Trump on wearing a bulletproof: "I don't know if I can handle look 20 pounds heavier... I haven't asked about it."

- The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit challenging New Jersey laws which provide in-state tuition and financial assistance for illegal immigrants. The lawsuit argues such laws "unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens who are not afforded the same reduced tuition rates, scholarships, or subsidies, create incentives for illegal immigration, and reward illegal immigrants with benefits that U.S. citizens are not eligible for, all in direct conflict with federal law."

 - President Trump has signed an executive order to create retirement accounts for tens of millions of workers who don’t currently have access to a 401(k) or another workplace plan.

“I promised to make the same types of retirement accounts enjoyed by federal employees available to all Americans, and that’s what we’re doing. It only seemed fair,”

Low-income earners without an individual retirement account (IRA) through their employer will receive a yearly federal matching contribution of up to $1,000 each, the president noted.

- Reporter "The average price of a gallon of gas is now $4.30 in this country..."

TRUMP: "And you know what? And we're not going to have a nuclear weapon in the hands of Iran." "The gas will go down. As soon as the war is over, it'll drop like a rock. There's so much of it. It's all over the place, sitting all over the oceans of the world."

- Trump: In Honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, who have just left the White House, soon headed back to their wonderful Country, I will be removing the Tariffs and Restrictions on Whiskey having to do with Scotland’s ability to work with the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Whiskey and Bourbon, two very important Industries within Scotland and Kentucky. People have wanted to do this for a long time, in that there had been great Inter-Country Trade, especially having to do with the Wooden Barrels used. The King and Queen got me to do something that nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking! A wonderful Honor to have them both in the U.S.A. President DONALD J. TRUMP

- House passes homeland security funding bill, ending shutdown

- Security officials are considering canceling the large Lag BaOmer pilgrimage at Mount Meron and closing the site to visitors, due to rising security tensions in the north after a rocket struck the Upper Galilee without warning.

- Giyus: twelve yeshiva students who were arrested yesterday during protests have been released to house arrest in their yeshivas after posting bail.As part of their release conditions, they are restricted from traveling to Ashkelon, where they had previously taken part in protests outside the office of the IDF Military Police chief over the arrest of yeshiva students labeled as draft evaders.

- Mincha erev pesach sheini minhag hayeshiva in Lakewood is to  say tachnun since the simcha on pesach Sheni was only during the time that the Korban was brought and not all day or the night before which than you wont say tachnun at the mincha that predeeds it (Noheg Bachachma)

- For those fasting Behab there will be a minyan Mincha with krias hatorah of ויחל at Rabbi Foscheiners shul 418 5th street 2:10 pm

- Adirei HaTorah announces Rav Yitzchok Soloveitchick shlita from the ziknei Roshei Yeshiva in Eretz Yisroel will be attending the maamad in philadelphia . Ticket sales for the general public will be available for Lag baomer the bnei hayeshiva have begun registration and can purchase a children's ticket for $125 there will be a special section for those who want to sit with their children 

- At Hershey's bakery today and tomorrow 50% off the signature Kokosh cake “A sweet celebration As we celebrate 22 years of tradition and sweetness, we share with you the sweetness of our signature kokosh cake. Sweeter prices as a sweet anniversary gift.” located at the grebow shopping center Rt 9 N Lakewood /Howell border

- Gas prices in Lakewood area are at $4.50 and other gas stations are $4.30

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Dovid Tyner z”l from Los Angeles long time rebbe at Yeshiva Toras Emes LA who recently moved to Lakewood he was 72. The Levaya was held in  Lakewood 10:00 am at the chapel with Kevura in Eretz Yisroel . 

- In an interview, the father of the children who accidentally ate from a non-kosher restaurant said:“The kids ate the cheeseburger. The one who ate it was 8 years old, and he even said it tasted strange and wasn’t that good.” He explained that the incident happened while his children were staying at his brother’s house while the parents were away. A frum babysitter was supervising and asked the kids what they wanted for supper. The children mentioned the new kosher cheeseburger everyone had been talking about, and the babysitter mistakenly placed the order at a non-kosher restaurant. When the delivery arrived, the kids took the food immediately and ate it, while the babysitter was not fully paying attention to what had been delivered. He added that he is a regular user of Uber Eats, and brought the incident to public attention to highlight how easily such mix-ups can occur without proper oversight. listen to the interview HERE or call-in number 605-417-0303

- Continued tefillos for the 2 yidden who were stabbed in London terror attack Shloiuma ben Baila aged 34 and Nachman Moshe ben Chaya Sara age 76 Both victims remain in the hospital in stable condition

- Lakewood schools are asking parents to send in birth certificates of their children  due to new BOE regulations. No such rule has been enforced on public school students as of now.

- Detectives are investigating a shooting Wednesday night involving a police officer in South Toms River, authorities said.The shooting, which occurred around 9:50 p.m. on Dover Road, was not fatal, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.

- Lottery players in New Jersey scored big in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, with 18 tickets winning either $1 million or $2 million. While the $143 million jackpot was split between winners in Indiana and Kansas, New Jersey stood out with 14 $1 million tickets and four $2 million winners, boosted by the Power Play option.

- A large fire broke out at the Mesivta Yeshiva Stamford Hill London, reportedly starting in the Pardes catering kitchen located inside the building. There were reports of possible arson but the cause remains under investigation.

- How much abuse can the Republican Senate take from the Radical Left Lunatics in the form of Democrat Senators, before they BLOW UP (TERMINATE!) THE FILIBUSTER, and approve things at a record clip, including The Save America Act, that would be unthinkable without the Filibuster Termination??? The Dems will do it on the first hour of their first day. DO NOT BE STUPID!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Trump: “86” is a mob term for “kill him.” They say 86 him! 86 47 means “kill President Trump.”James Comey, who is a Dirty Cop, one of the worst, knows this full well! EIGHT MILES OUT, SIX FEET DOWN! Didn’t he also lie to the FBI about this??? I think so! President DJT

- The Chancellor of Germany should spend more time on ending the war with Russia/Ukraine (Where he has been totally ineffective!), and fixing his broken Country, especially Immigration and Energy, and less time on interfering with those that are getting rid of the Iran Nuclear threat, thereby making the World, including Germany, a safer place! President DJT

- Total employment in New Jersey increased by 5,800 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate in the state decreased by 0.2% to 4.9%. The February estimate was revised upward by 2,100 jobs, resulting in a January-to-February net loss of 8,200 jobs, up from the preliminary estimate of 10,300 jobs lost.(Onejersey)

- Report: Israel braces for Iran war to resume as early as next week, as Trump briefed on military options TOI

- Trump on Iran: They're either going to agree to no nuclear weapons or they're not, and if they're not, they're in big trouble—BIG—even bigger than they are right now.

- The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on its citizens to leave Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq immediately in light of recent developments in the region and also prohibits its citizens from visiting those countries

- An Israeli soldier was killed, and another was moderately wounded in a Hezbollah explosive drone attack in southern Lebanon on Thursday morning,The slain soldier was named Liem Ben Hamo hyd, 19, from Herzliya

- President Trump posted a picture changing the name of the Strait of Hormuz to the Strait of Trump

- Twelve IDF soldiers were wounded in Hezbollah’s drone attack on a military position near the northern border community of Shomera this morning. According to the IDF, two of the soldiers were moderately hurt, while the rest are in good condition.

The Hezbollah drone launched from Lebanon struck an armored cargo carrier, which caught fire. Several artillery shells in the area also exploded. The military is investigating whether the drone was guided by a fiber optic cable, which is immune to electronic jamming. Hezbollah has been using fiber optic

- President Trump is expected to receive a briefing on possible military action plans against Iran from the commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper, according to two sources familiar with the details - Axios

- Mojtaba Khamenei in a written message: “Today, two months after the start of the offensive campaign by the world's thugs in the region and America's shameful failure, a new chapter begins in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz”

- Bloomberg: The US Central Command requested to deploy the "Dark Eagle" hypersonic missile system in the Middle East, aiming to expand the capability to strike missile launchers that Iran has moved eastward beyond the range of other weapons. If the request is approved, this will be the first operational deployment of the advanced system

- Wall Street Journal: The US is trying to recruit countries for a new coalition to help secure ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz. The coalition's goal is to share information, coordinate diplomatically, and help enforce sanctions.

- Senior Hamas official abroad, Osama Hamdan: We informed the mediators that we refuse to move to the second phase of the agreement before the commitments of the first phase are fulfilled

-Iranian media outlets associated with the regime confirm that Pakistan, Iran's neighbor, has opened 6 land transport routes for trade. This somewhat undermines the blockade's effectiveness and gives Iranians a little breathing room. However, keep in mind that more than 90% of Iran's total exports are shipped by sea, so the impact of the Pakistani move is limited. The land crossings are not used for transporting oil. (Jewish warrior)

... ברוך אתה

היום שמונה ועשרים יום שהם ארבעה שבועות בעומר/לעומר

- Tomorrow is Thursday of בה"ב

- Last chance for kiddush Levana is tomorrow night

Weather tonight low 47° A steady rain this evening. Showers continuing overnight. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch. Locally heavy rainfall possible.

 Weather: Today 61° Overcast. tonight Rain. Low 47F Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall near a half an inch. Locally heavy rainfall is possible

Update: Benji from Smash House with a strong message after some stories circulated around social media.watch video Here 

 he said Smash House is intended as a family-oriented restaurant, not a teen hangout. He noted that hours will not run late Thursday night until 2am but close 12am, and security has been hired to prevent loitering. for now it will be closed motzei shabbos until things are figured out.

Addressing recent concerns, about a mix-up involving a non-kosher order, corrections were made and the kosher status on Uber Eats has been updated, while customers are expected to verify proper hashgacha indicators on delivery and look for simanim that the hashgacha makes them do.

He added that menu listings were also adjusted, including removing "cheese" labels even for vegan items, and emphasized that the goal is to serve the Lakewood community respectfully. He apologized for any confusion and said the store aims to provide a positive experience for the community.

- Giyus: AG Gali Baharav-Miara ruled that yeshivas whose students do not comply with military draft orders will no longer be eligible for tax-exempt donations, arguing that such benefits indirectly support draft evasion. In a filing to the High Court of Justice, she said the state cannot continue financially supporting these institutions. However, implementation will take time, with the Finance Ministry given until May 28 to outline how the policy will be carried out. Frum knesset members strongly condemned her actions accusing her of waging a “war” against the Torah world and the Haredi community.

- Giyus: A bochur from Yeshivas Banecha Shavim was arrested earlier this week and sentenced to 20 days in military prison. His Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Yehuda Menachem said he was taken from his home early in the morning, leaving his family unaware for a full day of where he was, and described him as gentle and unprepared for detention. The yeshiva is supporting the family and organizing tefillos for his release.

- The Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged, remains at 3.50% - 3.75%. Market reacted with a small pump after the announcement.

-  Yartzeit of Rav Meir Ben Yehuda Feist Z"L a early talmid of Lakewood yeshiva who didnt leave over any children the bnei hayeshiva are asked to learn mishnayos for his neshama

- Gas prices shoot up by 30 cents with an average of $4.30 a gallon in Lakewood area 

- Giyus protests continue today at the entrance to Yerushalayim following the arrests of 2 yeshiva bochurim this week by IDf military police sprayed skunk water and tear gas at the protestors.

Yesterday 12 bochurim were arrested for protesting in Ashkelon and trespassing into the courtyard of a Military officer who is in charge of the enforcement on yeshiva bochurim 

- Adirei haTorah registration begins today for talmidei Hayeshiva ahead of the 5th annual maamad amudei Olam adirei hatorah that will take place in Philadelphia 

- The Keren Olam HaTorah campaign will continue for a third year following budget cuts to yeshivos mandated by Israel’s High Court. Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch will lead the delegation as they travel globally to raise funds for Israeli yeshivos. The first stop is scheduled for South America in the coming weeks, including a new visit to Argentina, following last week’s visit by Javier Milei to Chevron Yeshiva.

- The Lakewood planning board approved a new housing development along Route 9 in the Oak & Vine area. A resident raised concerns about how it might impact any future expansion of Route 9, but the board said a revised plan reduced by one unit addresses those concerns. As part of the approval, the development will also be limited to one basement entrance instead of two.

- Outdoor dining is officially open at CharQ restaurant in Lakewood overlooking the golf course at Eagle Ridge 

- Viva La Dough French bakery and cafe soft opening 1700 Madison Ave Lakewood at GG plaza 

- Lakewood area at over 100 restaurants and counting 

- The chief rabbi of England has told BBC News that visibly Jewish people are not safe on British streets after the attack in Golders Green. "I'm sad to say that today's event proves that if you are visibly Jewish you're not safe, and far more needs to be done," says Sir Ephraim Mervis

- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill will attend the wreath-laying ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City later this afternoon, with King Charles III and Queen Camilla also expected to participate.

- FAAnews insider rent scheme? lawsuit claims Jackson Township ordinance was written by politically connected residents to benefit themselves more 

- Officials in Jackson Township proposed a 2026 municipal budget that maintains current spending while expanding services, despite rising costs. Mayor Jennifer Kuhn said the plan boosts services like sanitation, snow removal, parks, and policing while preserving fiscal stability. However, the school tax may increase. 

- Jackson Township is increasing enforcement against illegal use of e-bikes, scooters, and other motorized vehicles in parks due to safety concerns and property damage.

Officials say the activity is already banned under existing laws, and the focus now is on stricter enforcement, added signage, and public awareness.

- James Comey Former FBI Director has surrendered to law enforcement at federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia today.

- Ocean township,NJ has placed a for-sale sign at the Logan Road school, the former Hillel day school the town purchased seven years following contentious zoning board hearings where a group sought to turn the school into a mesivta bais medrash with dorm rooms. APP reports Single-family houses will likely become its future use. The school and property will be sold at public auction. the starting price is $2.75 million.

- The DOJ released new images of Cole Allen, who attempted to assassinate President Trump. Here is a mirror selfie he took about 30 minutes before charging past the magnetometers.

- New Jersey Education Association issued a public statement on April 24, calling Lakewood's potential paraprofessional layoffs disrespectful and saying that reducing their hours or benefits disregards the value they bring to public schools. The district's presentation shows paraprofessional benefits cost nearly $6.4 million annually and proposals under consideration include shorter work weeks, no health benefit eligibility and outsourcing.

 Meanwhile NJ Schools in Free Fall: Layoffs, Closures, Tax Hikes Hit 10+ Districts more 

- Today is the Yartzeit of the Brother of Reb Shayala of Kerestirer, Rav Yehuda Tzvi Steiner ZTL, he is buried in Staten Island at The Baron Hirsch cemetery 2 minutes off the SI Expressway going to Brooklyn or coming back to Lakewood. It is said over that Reb Shayala appeared in a dream and told someone that you can go daven at my brothers kever in New York and will be helped just as if you came to me in Kerestir. The address for GPS is 1125 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314. Exit 7 off the SI expressway. The kever is located on second street and avenue c in the Bais Hachaim a 5 minute walk from the entrance. Volunteers are on hand guiding the public to the tziyun there is hot food and refreshments for those visiting it will be open for 24 hours.This event will take place tonight from shkiah until shkiah tomorrow at the society grounds of Hungarian Brotherly Love Yehuda Yorkville, in section F8 

- Miron proposal, for Lag Baomer each designated section at Meron will be limited to crowds of up to 1,500 participants at a time. These areas will be spaced apart and properly organized, including the Rashbi kever, the Bnei Akiva complex, Moshav Meron, and the expanded celebration zone known as compound 89. Visitors will be admitted in staggered time slots lasting up to two hours. Capacity limits will factor in required safety perimeters to ensure that crowd control measures remain effective throughout the day. Davening, dancing, bonfires, and hospitality setups will take place across multiple locations to help distribute attendees and minimize overcrowding. Organizers say the aim is to maintain the spirit of the traditional celebration while adhering to current safety restrictions.

- The Israeli Navy has begun to intercept the activist flotilla sailing to the Gaza Strip to challenge Israel’s naval blockade, according to security sources. According to tracking data, the Global Sumud Flotilla  which includes 58 vessels is located near the Greek Island of Crete, hundreds of nautical miles from Israel.

- Trump: "Militarily, we have finished Iran. All they have left is to raise the white flag and simply say 'we surrender'."

- Trump on talks with Iran: "They've come a long way  the question is whether or not they're going to go far enough. There will never be a deal unless they agree that there will be no nuclear weapons."

- The US Navy aircraft carrier Ford will leave the Middle East in the coming days and return to the US, according to the Washington Post

- President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift the U.S. naval blockade in exchange for delaying nuclear negotiations, Axios reports.

Axios: CENTCOM prepared a plan for a "short and powerful" wave of strikes on Iran in hopes of breaking the negotiating deadlock.

- Chairman of the Iranian Parliament Ghalibaf, in a voice message to the Iranian people: "The enemy has entered a new phase: naval blockade, cognitive warfare, economic pressure, and deepening internal division to bring about weakening and even internal collapse. Trump publicly divides the country into camps of extremists and moderates, while simultaneously talking about a naval blockade - to force Iran to surrender through economic pressure and internal division."

- Iran has warned of 'unprecedented military action' against continued U.S. seizures of Iran-linked vessels - Reuters 

-According to the Reuters report, the Revolutionary Guards have taken control of both the military management and the political decision-making process. A Pakistani source said that there is no clear decision-maker, and sometimes Iran requires between two and three days to respond during the talks

- Two  frum Jews stabbed outside Golders Green  shul in London. A knife-wielding assailant attacked two Jews outside a synagogue in London’s Golders Green neighborhood

 The terrorist was detained by Shomrim staff before police arrived, tasered him, and arrested him. One of the victims is in serious condition the other us stable. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the stabbing of two Jews in London’s Golders Green is “deeply concerning.”

Name for tehillim נחמן משה בן חיה שרה and Shlomo ben Baila

- Trump: “Iran can’t get their act together. They don’t know how to sign a nonnuclear deal. They better get smart soon! President DJT”

- 2 rockets were shot from Lebanon into Israel one was intercepted the other fell in a open area.

- US officials say Trump is not willing to drop his demand from Iran - to suspend uranium enrichment for at least 20 years. On Monday, Iran told the US that they need a few more days to consult with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to formulate a unified proposal

- WSJ: Trump ordered his advisors to continue the naval blockade on Iran and to continue strangling its economy and oil shipments. Trump believes that the other two options - returning to war or abandoning the conflict - are more dangerous

- The Israel Defense Forces announced it had located and destroyed two major Hezbollah tunnels in the southern Lebanon town of Qantara, which it said were constructed by the terror group with “direct guidance” from Iran.

- The IDF says troops shot dead a Palestinian Hamas terrorist who crossed the Gaza ceasefire line in the Strip’s south earlier today.

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היום שבעה ועשרים יום שהם שלשה שבועות וששה ימים בעומר/לעומר

- Bensalem Kollel event at Eagle  Ridge

-  Adirei HaTorah shul ambassador event 

- Yeshiva Gedolah Ateres Mordechai of Dereoit Parlor meeting 17 Noam Ln With participation of the  R"Y Rav Yehuda Bakst shlita

Weather 45° Overcast.

 64° A mix of clouds and sun during the morning will give way to cloudy skies this afternoon.

- Israeli police arrest 25 yeshiva bochurim  protesting against the IDF arrest of yeshiva bochurim after they broke into the courtyard of the Military Police commander Yuval Yamin's home. 

- Kellogg is bringing back toys in cereal boxes for the first time in over 10 years. Special editions of Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, and Corn Pops will include Toy Story themed figures.

- kosherkav.com First Ever 100% Kosher Food Delivery App! to launch soon 

- Smash house burger has been updated as Kosher on Uber eats(Feder status)

- A federal grand jury has indicted former FBI Director James Comey over his social media post calling for the assassination of President Trump

- A US soldier stationed at Fort Polk in Louisiana was arrested last week after he told users on the popular messaging platform Discord that he planned to conduct a mass shooting at a synagogue

-  A large crowd of bochurim protesting against the IDF arrest of yeshiva bochurim broke into the courtyard of the Military Police commander Yuval Yamin's home. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF chief condemned it saying “I strongly condemn the attack. Harm to security personnel and their families constitutes the crossing of a dangerous red line,” Zamir says in a statement. 

- Giyus: Following the High Court of Justice's decision on the revocation of benefits for Frum Jews as draft dodgers, the Satmar rebbe Rav Zalman Leib shlita convened a meeting with gevirim at his home in Williamsburg, with the aim of establishing a fund that will finance the benefits that will be revoked from the yeshiva students.

- New shtellas in Brisk yeshivas Hagramad (Rav Dovid) due to the increase in the number of bochurim for this summer zman the Rosh hayeshiva Rav Velvel Soloveitchik shlita has appointed his oldest son Rav Chaim shlita to deliver shiurim which will be given at the home of the Rebbetzin, the almana of Rav Dovid Soloveitchick zt”l, as a chizuk for her. The younger son Reb Yeruchom shlita will be starting to say the chaburos. Bhol

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- New store: Viva La Dough French Kosher Patisserie bakery and cafe from Avenue M Brooklyn, opening location in Lakewood next week 1700 Madison Ave, Lakewood at Gg plaza, Kosher. Dairy. Cholov Yisroel. Under KCL & OU Grand Opening: Sunday, May 3rd

- Tehillim for for Avrohom Yehuda ben Alta Zissel, an older man  who was involved in a crash on River Avenue in Lakewood on Monday, who is currently in an induced coma following brain surgery.

- Today Tuesday is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, recognizing those who safely transport students each day.The LSTA sent a message reminding parents that even a quick “thank you” at the bus stop can go a long way in showing drivers they’re appreciated.

- Giyus protests today: Protests are taking place in Bnei Brak and Yerushalayim following the IDF’s renewed arrest of yeshiva bochurim. The enforcement had largely paused during the war with Iran but has now resumed, triggering demonstrations. .

- Tonight is the Yartzeit of the Brother of Reb Shayala of Kerestirer, Rav Yehuda Tzvi Steiner ZTL, he is buried in Staten Island at The Baron Hirsch cemetery 2 minutes off the SI Expressway going to Brooklyn or coming back to Lakewood. It is said over that Reb Shayala appeared in a dream and told someone that you can go daven at my brothers kever in New York and will be helped just as if you came to me in Kerestir. The address for GPS is 1125 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314. Exit 7 off the SI expressway. The kever is located on second street and avenue c in the Bais Hachaim a 5 minute walk from the entrance. Volunteers are on hand guiding the public to the tziyun there is hot food and refreshments for those visiting it will be open for 24 hours.This event will take place tonight from shkiah until shkiah tomorrow at the society grounds of Hungarian Brotherly Love Yehuda Yorkville, in section F8 

- Today Tuesday April 28 in Lakewood a free Homebuyer Education hosted by the LRRC, STEPS and Living Smarter Jewish, 6:30 pm. at Spruce Street Elementary School. The program will guide attendees through the homebuying process, mortgage options, and financial planning, and will include a live discussion with Rabbi Eliezer Gewirtzman and Eli Langer of Kosher money on responsible homeownership.

- Lakewood planning board meeting tonight watch live stream Here see Agenda Here 

 items on the agenda a to review an ordnance about Lakewoods affordable housing Ordinance to update its Affordable Housing rules in line with new state regulations adopted in December 2025 and the amended Fair Housing Act. Limits or eliminates payments-in-lieu unless previously approved before March 2024. Greater transparency and tracking of every unit and dollar. Stronger rules on resale, rentals, occupancy, and violations.

application Oak Vine Estates, LLC Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision to create thirteen lots

- In preparation for the Satmar R' Zalman Leib Hachnosas sefer Torah on Lag Baomer in Williamsburg, organizers introduced a simple emergency system for crowded conditions: raising four fingers. The signal forms a “human chain,” allowing volunteers to quickly and quietly guide first responders to the exact location of an incident without relying on phones or radios which is hard to hear in large crowds. The event is expected to draw tens of thousands. The Satmar Rav Aaron in MOnroe will also be holding its annual Lag baomer hadlaka drawing over 50,000 people

- Israel foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar pushes back against Ukrainian allegations that Israel is allowing stolen grain to enter its ports, accusing Kyiv of conducting “Twitter diplomacy” and failing to provide evidence that the Russian cargo waiting to dock in Israel was stolen from occupied Ukrainian territory.

- A Judaica store in Toronto was targeted Sunday morning when a rock was thrown through its window, Police said the incident took place near Bathurst Street and Regina Avenue at Aleph Bet Judaica, which has now been hit in similar attacks for the third time

- Trump: If our ancestors could see us today, they would surely be filled with awe and pride that the Anglo-American Revolution and human freedom were never extinguished, but carried forward across centuries, oceans, and history, becoming a fire that lit the entire world.

- LFD: Lag Ba’Omer is almost here! Planning a bonfire? Make sure you get your permit in time and celebrate safely. In-person permit assistance will be available at Lakewood Fire Headquarters (733 Cedar Bridge Ave) Monday, April 27 – Friday, May 1 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Permits are required for all bonfires. Our team, along with the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office, is here to help make the process easy and ensure a safe and enjoyable Lag Ba’Omer for everyone. 

- The DOJ confirms to Fox News that the FBI and HSI are raiding over 20 locations in Minneapolis, Minnesota, largely Somali-run, related to federal fraud investigations, including the “Quality Learning Center.”

- Jackson township has posted a list of 129 delinquent tax properties on its homepage and Facebook page and begun the process of making them pay up or lose their land. in an effort to collect $14 million in back property taxes. “We put all of the properties out there and if you know someone who owns these parcels have them call the (township) attorney or the tax collector and get them to avoid forfeiture,” Mayor Jennifer Kuhn said in an interview. “Or if they want to keep the property, come and pay their taxes.”

- NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill will discuss her first 100 days in office with a live, public conversation Wednesday, April 29 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, covering topics that range from the cost to live in New Jersey to working with President Donald Trump’s administration.

- Trump: “The Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about! If Iran had a Nuclear Weapon, the whole World would be held hostage. I am doing something with Iran, right now, that other Nations, or Presidents, should have done long ago. No wonder Germany is doing so poorly, both Economically, and otherwise! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

-A  Defense Ministry civilian contractor who was killed in a Hezbollah explosive drone attack in southern Lebanon today is named as Amer Hujirat, 44, from the northern Arab town of Shfaram. His son, 19, who worked for the same company employed by the Defense Ministry, was lightly wounded in the incident.

- Iran is working to restore parts of its ballistic missile program, ministers were told during a recent Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting, Channel 12 reports.

The assessment was reportedly delivered in a closed-door briefing by an IDF intelligence representative, who said Tehran has made progress in rehabilitating elements of its missile capabilities.

- US intelligence agencies are investigating how Iran would respond if President Trump declares a unilateral victory in the war, according to a report by Reuters news agency

- Trump: "Iran has just informed us that they are in a “State of Collapse.” They want us to “Open the Hormuz Strait,” as soon as possible, as they try to figure out their leadership situation (Which I believe they will be able to do!). Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP"

- The United Arab Emirates has announced that it is withdrawing from OPEC as of May 1.

- WSJ: Iran is scrambling to find new ways to store its oil, hoping to avoid a crippling production shutdown as a U.S. naval blockade bottles up its exports and negotiations to end the war remain deadlocked.

- Chairman of the Israeli Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Boaz Bismuth, at the end of the security briefing: “The Iranian regime is about to pay a very heavy price. I call on everyone to continue with their routine, be patient, and stay alert.” 

- Hezbollah claims to have targeted an Israeli military bulldozer in the southern Lebanon town of Bint Jbeil this afternoon, while it was demolishing homes.

- NYT: The Trump administration believes that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei or senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are not authorized to agree to any concessions on the nuclear issue. Therefore, there is no reason to think that a change in Iran's position is expected - without a return to fighting.

- Bloomberg: Iran is running out of oil storage and is expected to cut its oil production rate by mid-May, according to a report by the research company Kpler. According to the report, Iran has only 12-22 days left before it will be forced to cut production, at a daily volume of about 1.5 million barrels of oil

- Secretary of State Rubio: Promising signs were received over the weekend that an agreement regarding the disarmament of Hamas is approaching

 היום ששה ועשרים יום שהם שלשה שבועות וחמשה ימים לעומר/בעומר

- Kiddush Levana opportunity 

- At Maariv tonight those davening nusach Ashkenaz will have omitted משיב הרוח for the 90th time and those  davening nusach Sefard have included מוריד הטל for the  90th time as of Mincha today. Upon establishing a Chazaka one does not repeat שמונה עשרה if you're unsure if it was said correctly. (Torah tidbits Artscroll)

Weather: 41°A clear sky.