Hashkafa With Rav Gershon Ribner Shlita

The longevity of the Zionist movement Secular perspective of Torah doctrines as rigid and unyielding Dropping a bomb on the sixth date Maintaining the unity upon change of ideals and values by spouse Prestigious position in the Rabbinate isn’t synonymous with erudition

Weather: 70° Thunderstorms, some strong during the evening will give way to partly cloudy skies after midnight. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Chance of rain 80%.

- Yeshiva Heichal Eliyohu R"Y Rav Motttel Dick shlita annual; reception at Bais faiga hall Lakewood doors open 8:45 pm Program 10 pm

- Chumash Shiur by Harav Yeruchom Olshin shlita 11:30 pm at B"M Ateres Bracha live 646-726-9977   

Vizhnitz chasidim at the Kosel tonight  davening that their rebbe have a refuah sheleima

Weather:  86° Cloudy skies early then heavy thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Chance of rain 100%. 

Tonight 70° Scattered thunderstorms during the evening, may contain strong gusty winds Chance of rain 70%

The National Weather Service has expanded the flood watch that had been issued earlier today, to cover 12 New Jersey counties that could get lashed with strong thunderstorms and heavy downpours Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening., Monmouth, and Ocean counties included

- Thousands of Vizhnitzer Chasidim gathered tonight at the Kosel for an Atzeres Tefillah on behalf of the Vizhnitzer Rebbe, Rav Yisroel ben Leah Esther shlit"a. The crowd sang emotional niggunei hisorerus associated with the Yomim Noraim and recited chapters of Tehillim, davening for the Rebbe's complete refuah shleimah.

- Flooded roads, cars stuck in water in N.J. today as thunderstorms drop heavy rain or the second time this week, slow-moving thunderstorms have been dumping massive amounts of rain over parts of central and southern New Jersey Thursday afternoon, triggering flash flood warnings and emergency mobile alerts because of rapidly rising water on roads. The National Weather Service has received reports of several roads and highways that have been closed because of rapid flooding, and several reports of cars stuck in high water. Route 1 south in Edison, New Jersey completely flooded from heavy thunderstorms this afternoon.

- Garden state Parkway local lanes flooded by exit 120

- Governor Mikie Sherrill: This week, I signed legislation that makes permanent certain telehealth prescription flexibilities by eliminating the need for in-person visits every three months. From college students who need prescriptions while they are away at school to patients with mobility issues or those who live far from a specialist, we are ensuring New Jerseyans can continue to receive safe, high-quality care and reducing barriers to entry to treatment.

- Hecht Trailers, a longtime family-owned business off Rt 9  in Toms River, has closed after more than a century in operation. The property has been sold  for potential residential homes and its remaining inventory will be auctioned off via Auction.

- JCPL total Customers Out in New Jersey 1,527

- Boys elementary schools finish yeshiva camp today

- The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is increasing the price of First-Class Mail Forever stamps from 78 cents to 82 cents, effective July 12.

- Lakewood Township's Independence Day Fireworks & Light Show will take place on Thursday, July 16, over Lake Carasaljo! The show can be viewed from both North Lake Drive and South Lake Drive. The 9 days begin on Wednesday 

- Giyus: Israel's Torah Study Basic Law has been revised after pressure from legal officials and public opposition. The updated bill no longer explicitly equates Torah study with IDF military service, removing a clause that critics said could have guaranteed yeshiva students benefits comparable to soldiers. However, the bill still declares Torah study a "foundational value" of the Jewish people and the State of Israel, and opponents argue it could still be used to justify draft exemptions and continued government funding for yeshiva students.

- At a special meeting Wednesday, the Lakewood Township Committee approved the renewal of the liquor license for Lake Terrace Hall despite ongoing litigation involving the banquet hall and a neighboring property owner.

- Palm Beach International Airport switched to President Donald J. Trump International Airport at midnight, following a Florida law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in March that renamed the facility near Mar-a-Lago. The airport's code shifts from PBI to DJT

- Pepsi reveals GLP-1 weight-loss drugs (Ozempic) are squeezing consumer appetites, pushing the company to adapt with smaller portions.

- Jackson Township has tightened security at Town Hall by ordering all rear entrances to remain locked during the day and requiring a police officer to be present at every council meeting, even if overtime is needed. Township officials say the changes are intended to improve safety, security, and access control for employees and residentS. App reports 

- The Lakewood Industrial Commission approved a property swap aimed at creating more downtown parking. The owner of 18 South Clifton Avenue, purchased for $52,000 in 2011, will receive part of the former Wachovia bank property at 317 Main Street, which the township purchased for $2.5 million, for office space. In return, the LIC will acquire the Clifton Avenue parcel, demolish the building, and convert it into public parking. The existing municipal parking lot at the former bank property will remain public, and the agreement includes a $15,000 payment to the LIC to equalize the appraised values.

- Hafganos continue on Bar Ilan Street in Yerushalayim at the construction site of the light rail.

- NYP editorial Rahm Emanuel’s anti-Israel speech won’t win over the Jew-hating Dems he’s trying to appease Rahm Emanuel wants to run for president as a Democrat in 2028, but bowing to the antisemitic wing of his party is a beyond-despicable way to do it. The editorial argues the strategy is morally wrong and politically unlikely to succeed.

- A federal judge has ordered Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, to report to prison by 2 p.m. Friday, denying her request to delay her 54-month sentence for additional cancer treatment. Prosecutors argued the Bureau of Prisons can provide the necessary medical care despite her pending surgery.

- Brick Township police are investigating the apparent vandalism of a  license plate reader after someone cut down the 15-foot metal pole supporting the camera near the Exxon station at Drum Point Road and Hooper Avenue. The camera, which helps police identify stolen vehicles and wanted suspects, remained intact despite the damage.

- Princeton, New Jersey  police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of placing anti-Semitic propaganda stickers at multiple locations throughout the community

- Mikie Sherrill signed three energy bills aimed at addressing long-term electricity costs in New Jersey, including new rules for data centers, utility profits, and transmission projects.

However, the measures are not expected to provide immediate relief on residents’ electric bills, with some changes taking up to a year to implement. NJ Republicans 

- Italian-Americans are blasting Mayor Zohran Mamdani after a NYC immigrant enclaves map highlighted neighborhoods like Little Palestine, Little Yemen and Little Pakistan, but left out historic Little Italy. Critics say Italian-Americans helped build New York City and deserve to be recognized, not erased.

- BDE: Reb Yidel Toib z"l, 77, veteran baal koreh of the Gerrer chassidus, was niftar this evening after collapsing during a shiur at the Beis Medrash HaGadol of Gur on Yirmiyahu Street in Yerushalayim.(Belaaz)

- Six flags flash sale today 3 Parks, 2 Days, 1 Great Adventure multi-park ticket! Visit Six Flags Great Adventure, Hurricane Harbor New Jersey, Wild Safari or all three! This ticket is valid for admission for a total of two public operating days through July 31, 2026. for $45 inquire about possibility to upgrade to seasons pass

Rare video of Rav Amrom Blau leading a rally in Meah Shearim, Yerushalayim over 50 years ago

 Large crowds are expected to visit the Kever of the Rav Hakolel and chief rabbi of New York city, Rabbi Yaakov Joseph Zt'l on his 124th Yartzheit - 24 Tamuz 

He is buried in the Union Field cemetery in Ridgewood, NY at the Brooklyn/Queens Border close to crown heights and Williamsburg. He was niftar in 1902 (5662).

Rav Yoel Teitelbaum, the pervious Satmar Rebbe, would encourage his chassidim to daven at the tzion of the Rav Yaakov Yosef. It is reported that many people have found a yeshuah after visiting the tzion.

For the story of thr rabbanus in NYC Here

Driving Directions to the kever:

Union Field Cemetery

82-11 Cypress Avenue

Ridgewood, NY 11385

 (Path 42, at the corner of Main and Maple Road) It will be open until 7:30 pm

Driving directions to kever of Rabbi Yakov Yosef Joseph:

From Lakewood, Staten Island and NJ:

Verrazano bridge to the Belt Parkway to Pennsylvania Avenue exit North on Pennsylvania to the Jackie Robinson parkway  to exit 3 make  a left at 1st traffic light another left at 2nd traffic light onto Cypress Avenue to the Second Cemetery on the right

other Gedolim who are buried nearby in Mt Judah cemetery;

Rav Shlomo Heiman

Rav Reuven Grazovsky

Rav yaakov kamenetzky

The Yampolo Rebbe

The Chofetz Chaim's Rebetzin

Rav Yeruchim  Levovitz Rebetzin

Rav pam

Rav Brus

Rav Henoch leibowitz

- WSJ: Israel shared intelligence with the US that Iran was again planning to assassinate President Donald Trump

- Israeli Prime Minister's Office: "As part of the ongoing relationship between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump, another conversation took place between the two leaders this evening, during which they discussed the continued coordination between the countries in various areas. President Trump updated Prime Minister Netanyahu on US initiatives in the Gulf region. For his part, the prime minister raised the severity of the statements made by Erdogan and his associates against the existence of the State of Israel and the need to establish security zones along Israel's borders."

- The White House is preparing for the possibility of a prolonged escalation in its conflict with Iran, and US President Donald Trump is convening senior advisers and national security officials to discuss Washington’s next steps, Channel 12 reports, citing US officials.

A US official tells Channel 12 that the ongoing fighting could last anywhere between a couple of days and a month, depending on whether Iran continues attacking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

- Explosions are heard in southern parts of Iran including Bushehr, An American official tells CNN that the US military is not currently striking the country. reports say it came from other gulf countries 

- CNN: Pakistan and Qatar, the mediating countries, are working to bring the US and Iran back to the negotiating table

- The withdrawal of Israeli troops from the first of two pilot zones in southern Lebanon is slated to move ahead in the coming days, as Washington aims to advance negotiations between Israel and Lebanon the area will be replaced by members of the Lebanese Armed Forces 

- Andy Burnham, the UK’s next prime minister, says Britain must do more to pressure Israel over its treatment of the Gaza Palestinians, and that it must bar the sale of weapons that Israel will use in the West Bank and Gaza.

- The Chief of Staff: "We are closely monitoring what is happening in Iran and Lebanon and are ready for immediate action. Against anyone who tries to harm us we will respond with force."

- Defense Minister Katz: "Prepared to strike Iran for the third time – and with greater force than before."

- Two Israeli sources for i24NEWS: The current assessment is that Iran has NO interest in involving Israel in the conflict, and therefore, will not fire at Israel. 

- Prime Minister Netanyahu hints to Turkey: “The war is not yet over. Alongside the old challenges, new ones are emerging. We are taking this into account and are prepared for any scenario. Preserving Israel’s air superiority is a cornerstone of national security.”

- Iran is launching ballistic missiles at the Gulf states and Jordan. US Embassy in Jordan urges employees to remain in safe spaces

- A US missile hit the nuclear power plant complex in Bushehr, Iran.

- WSJ: Before Trump's departure for a visit to Turkey, Trump held a discussion at the White House with the Secretary of War Hegseth and Secretary of State Rubio, and his senior advisors after Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The President concluded that Iran is not serious about reaching a final agreement and decided to end the ceasefire.

- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ Navy says US attacks on Iran and intervention in redirecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting the strategic waterway’s gradual reopening and jeopardizing the interests of countries benefiting from it. They warn that any further US intervention would draw a “crushing response.”

- Banners calling for the assassination of US President Donald Trump continue to be widely displayed during the funeral of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

- Jordan has inteercepted eight missiles launched from Tehran, after alarms sounded. No casualties or damages have been caused.

- Today, IDF eliminated the terrorist Khaled Abu Salam, who infiltrated Israel on October 7th, participated in the kidnapping and holding of Israeli civilians.

 Weather 67° Mainly clear. Tomorrow noon Thunderstorms strong gusty winds.

- Yeshiva Ohr Olam Dinner R”Y Rav Heshy Berkowitz Shlita Building tribute Dinner at Kesser Moshe Yehuda hall

- Yeshiva Ohr Zecharia R”Y Rav Uren Reich shlita 22nd Annual Dinner at Ateres Reva hall

- Yeshiva Torah Temima R”Y Rav Tzvi Margulies Rav Betzalel Busel shluita annual reception at 30 Sims Ave Lakewood 8:00 pm 

- Yeshiva Nefesh Hachaim R"Y Rav Shmuel Hirth shlita Vehaamidu charidy campaign donate HERE 

- Yeshiva Noam HaTalmud R”Y Rav Uri Meir Kanarek Shlita annual parlor meeting 36 Airport rd 2nd floor 7:00 pm

- Yeshiva Pe'er HaTalmud R”Y Rav Refoel Stefansky Shlita Inaugural parlor meeting 100 Reagan Court Lakewood 8:00 pm

- Yeshiva Gedolah of Monmouth County R”Y Rav Yaakov Dovid Wasserman shlita Building campaign fundraiser Here

Weather: 83° Partly cloudy skies.

Be prepared  Severe thunderstorms could sweep through New Jersey on Thursday and Friday, with the potential for flash flooding and damaging wind gusts.

Today 23 Tamuz Yartzeit of : R'Moshe Cordovero, the Ramak (1522-1570). Talmid of R'Shlomo Alkabetz & R'Yosef Karo. Founded a Yeshiva in Tzfas where the Arizal & R'Chaim Vital were among his Talmidim. Author - Tomer Devora, Pardes Rimonim, Ohr Yakar, etc..

- Reporter "Were you aware of any credible threat by Iran against Air Force One?"

POTUS "I have a threat all the time. I'm number one on their list, before you — but if I go, you go, right? So perhaps some of you want to change professions

- A mass casualty incident was declared after a bus crashed into a building and several vehicles in Pikesville, Maryland earlier. Baltimore County FD says 30+ people were injured, at least 1 in critical condition.

- Power restored: Lakewood  0 of 37,021 (0%)

- Giyus: Rav Shalom Ber Sorotzkin gave out his personal phone number to the bochurim to call him in the event they get arrested by IDF military police 

- Lakewood Township has rescheduled that its special Independence Day celebration with Deine show and fireworks for Thursday, July 16 at the Lake 8:45pm.

- Trump warns: Signs and Billboards are being put up all over our Southern Border, and Mexico, advertising BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP, with “Deliveries starting at $4000.” Likewise, similar signs going up all over our Country. Billions of Dollars will be illegally made by this SCAM, with Citizenship going to anyone willing to pay. It will be, by far, the number one way of becoming a citizen, and then the entire family will be allowed to follow. Not sustainable. NOBODY SAW THIS COMING!!! AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP IS NOT FOR SALE! In fact, that is a crime, and therefore, the Supreme Court’s ruling is wrong. I will be asking for a Rehearing by the United States Supreme Court, IMMEDIATELY. This miscarriage of justice will destroy America if they don’t change their absolutely insane decision. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Boys elementary school 8th grade are off for the year, Day camps begin on Monday while some sleepaway camps start in a week and half 

- The Kaliver rebbe shlita is in Lakewood at his son in law  and will spend shabbos at Khal Shemen L'Mincha in Brook hill.

- On sale Jonny Pop ices in Shoprite $4.99. please note the sugar free ices does not have a hechsher 

-Brick of American cheese $12.99 at GG

- Shloimy's Kosher World in Lakewood is under new management. The new owners say the longtime supermarket is undergoing renovations to become a modern, full-service grocery while remaining open throughout the process. Customers can expect expanded hours, fully stocked departments, and continued service from the deli, bakery, meat, and produce sections as the store enters its next chapter after more than 35 years. (Feder Status)

- New restaurant in Deal: "Fortune Cookie" Kosher Chinese Restaurant located at 48 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755. under JSOR hashgacha 

- JCP&L total customers still out in New Jersey 8,262 as of this afternoon 

Lakewood Township 3 of 37,021 (< 1%)

Brick Township 54 of 36,268 (< 1%)

Howell Township 4 of 22,043 (< 1%)

Jackson Township 4 of 23,877 (< 1%)

Manchester Township 3 of 27,536 (< 1%)

Toms River Township 2 of 49,352 (< 1%)

- Millions of Shekels to Charedi Institutions Approved in Finance Committee before the knesset dissolves in a few weeks 

- New Jersey residents could see electric bills rise by another 20%, according to a new report that cites growing electricity demand from AI data centers, higher natural gas prices, and limited power generation. Consumer advocates warn rising costs could make it difficult for some families to afford basic necessities as energy demand continues to climb.

- Tzedek Association announced several major advocacy victories for federal inmates, including the rollout of Bureau of Prisons tablets that will allow unlimited video calls with family during designated hours. The tablets will also provide access to educational materials, First Step Act programming, and digital books, giving inmates new opportunities to stay connected with loved ones and prepare for reentry into society.

- A NJ state audit found that the Lakewood School District overpaid two outside educational service providers by more than $1.1 million and directed the district nearly two years ago to recover the funds. The district has yet to take action, adding to ongoing financial challenges, including its $231 million state loan debt and continued state scrutiny. APP

- The Lakewood Industrial commission meeting today approved a property swap to create additional downtown public parking. In exchange for part of its property at 317 Main Street the former Wells Fargo bank on rt 88 the LIC will receive 18 South Clifton Avenue, which will be demolished and converted into a public parking lot. The other party will also pay the LIC $15,000. The township purchased the former bank property for $2.5 million tax dollars through the LDC which transferred it to the LIC for $1

-A 12-month extension of its contract with Aggressive Property Management and Maintenance, to manage the Strand theater building 

- Lakewood Planning Board Approves Kamenitz School Expansion

The Lakewood Planning Board approved Kamenitz School's application to construct a two-story addition with a basement, allowing the school to accommodate approximately 245 additional students. Neighbors voiced concerns about existing parking and bus traffic, saying pickups and drop-offs already back up local streets. They urged the school to create a circular driveway on adjacent properties it owns to improve traffic flow. As part of the approval, the board stipulated that the basement may only be used as the school's gym and cannot be rented out for outside events. The board also encouraged the school to work with neighbors to reduce traffic impacts, including exploring the possibility of adding another entrance from Brook Road

- BDE: tragedy in Monsey, when 7-year-old Baila Weber A"H was killed after being struck by a school bus on Blauvelt Road.

- President Trump walked out directly in front of Spain's socialist PM Pedro Sanchez at NATO after cutting off trade with Spain  

- The high rise on the East Side of Manhattan which has now been deemed stable.A structurally damaged 37-story Midtown Manhattan high-rise that partially buckled Tuesday will likely require a partial demolition, according to structural engineering experts. They warn the building remains at risk of a localized collapse unless it is stabilized quickly, with several buckled columns now carrying only a fraction of the load they were designed to support.

- Giyus: The Ministry of Housing and Construction announced today to all those deemed as draft evaders who registered for the Price for Homeowner lottery that their eligibility to participate in the lottery has been disqualified due to their desertion.

- 12 Jersey Shore beaches under swimming advisories for high fecal bacteria levels including 4 in Deal ar Deal Casino, Hathaway Avenue Beach, Roosevelt Avenue, Philips Avenue, 

- Assemblyman Schnall “I am proud to sponsor legislation that will improve critical infrastructure across the state without burdening ratepayers. By updating existing infrastructure, we increase reliability. But when we strategically deploy advanced technologies, we can reduce costs for ratepayers at the same time,” said Assemblyman Avi Schnall (D-Monmouth, Ocean). “Meeting the energy demands of tomorrow can only be achieved by making forward-thinking investments today.” 

-Tomorrrow Large crowds are expected to visit the Kever of the Rav Hakollel and chief rabbi of New York city, Rabbi Yaakov Joseph Zt'l on his 124tj Yartzheit - 24 Tamuz

- Air sirens sounded in Bahrain and Kuwait

- Trump on Air Force One about Iran: "They want to make a deal so badly. They called a little while ago. They want to make a deal so badly. I just don't know if they're worthy. I don't know if they're going to honor the deal...they're sort of crazy, to be honest with you"

- The U.S. military attacked two railway bridges in northern Iran using cruise missiles, according to a senior American official. This is the first time the U.S. military has attacked infrastructure in Iran since the ceasefire on April 8th.

- Trump on Iran attacks: "This is in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran. If it happens again, it will get much worse!"

- The ceasefire with Iran "has at least temporarily ceased," a U.S. official told CNN.

- The Supreme Leader's advisor threatens Israel: "The aggressor enemy and his partners will be severely punished

- CENTCOM: US forces have started major strikes in Iran Tonight's attacks were more extensive than yesterday's attacks. The strikes are aimed at targets to degrade Iran's ability to threaten the ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz.

- Reports of explosions in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran.

- Trump: “The U.S. Space Force has cameras in orbit capable of reading the badges of Iranian officials as they enter nuclear sites.”

- JD Vance on Iran: "The basic deal that we cut was 'we'll lift our blockade if you stop shooting at ships. But if you shoot at ships, we are going to punch back, and we're going to punch back harder than ever before.'"

- Trump: To honor our brave men and women of the Military, we are sending the brand new, and truly spectacular, Air Force One to Mildenhall Air Force Base, in the United Kingdom, to give them a chance to tour the Aircraft — Everybody is so excited, and we thought that they should be the first. For old time’s sake, we’ll be taking the former Air Force One, from Turkey to Mildenhall, a short trip that is totally worth doing in order to give our Great Military Heroes a chance to appreciate our beautiful new addition to the Air Force Fleet! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- President Trump has boarded the former Air Force One in Turkey, reportedly to Mildenhall Air Force Base in the UK

- Israel braces for possible renewal of fighting as US-Iran tensions mount

Israeli officials are reportedly on high alert as U.S. aerial refueling aircraft that had been repositioned to Europe in recent weeks return to the region. According to reports, Israel has warned that any new Iranian attack would trigger a strong military response. Assessments also suggest the U.S. could carry out several days of strikes against Iran if hostilities escalate.

- Trump: "We're not attacking at the highest level. The highest level are the bridges...their electric plants, where they make their electricity. If we have to, we'll take them out. I don't want to do that, but if we have to, we'll take them out...We attacked Kharg Island last night—we knocked out a piece. I said, 'don't touch the oil' because maybe we'll take over Kharg Island. We may take over Kharg Island. There's not a thing they can do about it...normally, I'm not that way, but they really deserve it."

- President Trump just said he wouldn't be shocked if Iran tries to assassinate him while over in Turkey

- Iranian military spokesman: 8 air and naval soldiers killed in Bandar Abbas and Bushehr as a result of US strikes

- Trump on Netanyahu: "We have an excellent relationship, he's great. If there had been another prime minister in Israel during the war period, Israel would have been destroyed by Iran"

- Trump: "We've already got the nuclear material because it's so far underground. Nobody's going to be able to get it except us because we have the equipment that can get it. The nuclear material is so far down underneath the mountain, and now it's been determined that it would take massive machinery that we have that no other country has."

- Report from the Iranian PressTV network: Developments in the last 48 hours indicate that Iran will not back down from controlling the Strait of Hormuz. "We are ready to fight for control of Hormuz. Iran's new strategy is that after any attack, the Strait will be completely closed. Iran will attack enemy targets on a scale of at least twice the number of targets attacked against it."

- Trump issues a sharp threat to Iran: "We will strike them again with force - perhaps even tonight."

- Trump on Iran: "They're evil people. They're sick people. They're really mentally disturbed people. And it should have been done 47 years ago. Thank you, everybody."

- Trump: on the ceasefire with Iran: "To me, I think it's over. I don't want to deal with them anymore. They're scum... They're led by sick people... I'll speak to our negotiators. They want to negotiate—they're good people... but they have to come back to me. As far as I'm concerned, it's just a waste of time dealing with them."

- Trump: They're a bunch of SCUM." "These are evil, sick people, and we have to rid their cancer. They're CANCER! And you know what you do? You got to cut out cancer EARLY, man."

"I told them, every time you hit, we hit. And of course, they're dirty players. "They've kiIIed thousands and thousands of our soldiers. They've kiIIed hundreds of thousands of innocent people."

- Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim: We attacked 85 US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait, and we also managed to shoot down a US military drone

- Kuwait’s state news agency says two ballistic missiles and 13 drones have been intercepted today amid fresh Iranian attacks on the Gulf state.

- World oil prices soar more than five percent after US President Donald Trump says the memorandum of understanding with Iran is over, following fresh strikes in the Middle East.

- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf: "The US violated the Memorandum of Understanding by carrying out attacks in southern Iran and continuing Zionist aggression against Lebanon"

- Trump: I like President Erdogan. He rolled out the red carpet for me. He is a great man. I love Bibi; he is a great Prime Minister. But Bibi said some harsh things yesterday about Turkey and about Erdogan. And I told him: "You know, I spoke with him. I said he could have joined the war, because he doesn't really like Israel. And he doesn't really like Bibi either. But he didn't do it because of me." And this is a military power. Millions of soldiers. Turkey is very strong. They have a lot of our best equipment. They are also trying to get the F-35 jets. But he didn't enter the war. He wanted to. He would have entered. If not for me, he would have entered — and he would have been on the other side.

- Secretary of War Hegseth is canceling his visit to Israel today

- Trump: We are no longer interested in any business trade with Spain. Spain is a bad member of the NATO alliance.

- A Hamas terrorist who invaded Kibbutz Nirim during the October 7, 2023, onslaught was killed in an airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip yesterday, the military announces.

 Weather: 64° Overcast.

- Yeshiva Sharei Orah annual evening of chizuk Roshei Yeshiva Rav Daniel Cohen shlita, Rav Yoel Dessler shlita , Rav Yosed Rothschild shlita, at 11 Glen Avenue North 7:45 pm

- Yeshiva Nefesh Hachaim R"Y Rav Shmuel Hirth shlita Vehaamidu charidy campaign donate HERE 

- Yeshiva Gedolah Sharei Shmuel R"Y Rav Moshe Fishoff shlilta annual parlor meeting 80 Adams st Lakewood 7:30 pm   

- Mesivta Ner Moshe Fundraiser event R”Y Rav Yehoshua Sukenik shlita, an exhibition of rare antique Judaica sefarim and Kisvei Yad curated by Legacy Judaica at Cedar palace Chupah room 7:30 pm 

- Yeshiva Knesses Bais Aaron R"Y Rav Isser Zalman Olshin Shlita at the Ateres Esther Chupa Room Divrei Bracha by Rav Yeruchom Olshin shlita 

- Yeshiva Nachlas Yisroel R"Y Rav Yerachmiel Ungarischer shlita Parlor meeting at 1459 E. Spruce st Lakewood 

- Yahalom NJ Fathers night out event guest speaker Rabbi Joey Haber  shlita at the Alexandria hall in Howell 

- Kollel Mishkan HaTalmud Rosh Kollel Rav Yisroel Meir Gluesatein shlita, parlor meeting at Eagle Ridge with siyum seder moed 9:15 pm

- Mesivta Central Jersey Rav Shmuel pepfer Shlita R"Y Parlor meeting 1476 Towers st Lakewood     

LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 7/7 the Township's contractor will be performing intersection improvements at Carey Street and Forest Avenue starting at 10:00 PM. During construction, the intersection will be closed to through traffic. A detour will direct motorists to use Route 9 between 14th Street and 9th Street. Forest Avenue between 14th Street and 9th Street will remain open to local traffic and residents only. Residents shall access their homes from the side of Carey Street on which their residence is located

- US strikes Iran

- Pentagon confirms the US military struck OVER 80 targets in Iran via precision strikes tonight after the regime attacked multiple civilian vessels in the Strait.

“U.S. forces struck Iranian air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities, and more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats in and near the strait to degrade Iran’s ability to continue attacking international commerce flowing through the international trade corridor,” CENTCOM says

- Iran: The U.S. has made a serious mistake. The response will be sharp and disproportionate.

- U.S. official's message as the strikes pound Iran's coast: "We're turning up the volume."

-Shahid Haqqani Port in Bandar Abbas has reportedly been struck by U.S. airstrikes, adding a port facility to the target list of radar and launch sites

 - U.S. warships remain on alert to reimpose a blockade on Iranian ports if President Trump makes the decision to do so, according to WSJ, citing U.S. officials.

 “U.S. Central Command: forces have begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway.” “The U.S. strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s demonstrated aggression was unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.”

 - Two tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz right as President Trump arrived in Turkey no casualties reported so far. In the past 24 hours, 5 tankers passing through the Omani shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz were attacked.

- US renews sanctions on Iranian oil U.S. Treasury is revoking the general license that allowed Iranian oil sales, a U.S. official says.

- The IDF located weapons in a bedroom in a civilian home in the village of Talusa in southern Lebanon. During the searches of the area, the forces located explosive devices, anti-tank missile launchers, RPG rockets, vests, helmets, and Hezbollah flags.

- PM Netanyahu said he spoke with President Trump several times and conveyed the message that Turkey is not a friendly state to the State of Israel 

- Netanyahu to CNN: Selling F-35 jets to Turkey would upset the balance in the Middle East; I would not do that.

- Iranian media cites official sources: The passage in the Strait of Hormuz is proceeding in accordance with Iranian arrangements. Any "provocative action" by the US will be met with an immediate response

Weather: 76° Overcast. 

22 Tamuz 5786

- The EDN conference for school executive directors gets underway today July 7-8, 2026

The Armon Hotel and Conference Center in

Stamford, CT

- Gas prices went up today in Lakewood by 28 cents from $3.72 to now $3.99 a gallon 

- LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 7/7 the Township's contractor will be performing intersection improvements at Carey Street and Forest Avenue starting at 10:00 PM. During construction, the intersection will be closed to through traffic. A detour will direct motorists to use Route 9 between 14th Street and 9th Street. Forest Avenue between 14th Street and 9th Street will remain open to local traffic and residents only. Residents shall access their homes from the side of Carey Street on which their residence is located

- Americans will soon be able to take passport photos at home with a phone or laptop camera instead of visiting CVS, Walgreens, or another photo service, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced. The photos would be verified in real time using facial recognition, per the State Department.

- NJ Assembly GOP Get this! GovSherrill NJ held a press conference today and took credit for a $25 electric bill credit. She didn't mention it was $100 last year. That's one way to define "affordability."

- Stats from the National Weather Service the heaviest rain fell in Neptune City in Monmouth County, where 5.74 inches were measured. The Allentown area of Monmouth County was blasted with 4.53 inches of rain.

Lakewood - 2.85 inches

Jackson - 2.59 inches

Brick - 2.31 inches

Toms River - 1.99 inches

Howell - 2.22 inches

- JCP&L total customers still affected in NJ 20,690

Lakewood Township 28 of 37,021 (< 1%)

Jackson Township 10 of 23,877 (< 1%)

Toms River Township 10 of 49,352 (< 1%)

Manchester Township 5 of 27,536 (< 1%)

Brick Township 234 of 36,268 (< 1%)

Howell Township 43 of 22,043 (< 1%)

- A 38-story building in New York City a Midtown Manhattan high rise evacuated after construction workers discover buckled columns sagging floors and falling bricks. 42nd & 43rd streets near 2nd avenue closed as DOB assesses the danger.

- ICE arrested approximately 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking one of the agency's largest recent enforcement operations as it ramps up President Trump's mass deportation agenda. Agents were seen today in Howell area.

- Giyus: The new proposal in Israel would give both IDF soldiers and full-time yeshiva and kollel students special recognition in a Basic Law, saying that both contribute to the State of Israel in different ways It will give stronger legal protection to government funding for yeshivos and kollelim.

- As JCP&L power outages stretched into a fourth day following the holiday weekend, Jersey Shore officials sharply criticized the utility over slow restoration efforts and poor communication. Several local leaders are now calling for a state investigation after residents endured days without electricity during extreme heat (APP)

- AOC soars to an all-time high in the odds to be the 2028 Democratic nominee.She’s now within 2 points of Gavin Newsom.

- NJ Gov. Sherrill, facing criticism for lack of public appearances after severe thunder storms that knocked out power for thousands and caused damage and flooding, just updated her public schedule with site visits to Camden and Oakhurst, where a BJ's store's roof collapsed. App

- Lakewood township committee will hold a special online meeting tomorrow to approve the renewal of the liquor license for Lake Terrace hall , allowing the business to continue serving alcoholic beverages under License

- Lakewood planning board meeting tonight 6pm  watch live stream Here  see agenda Here

on the agenda approve the ordnance for the CHEMED medical village in the Airport Business Commercial Zone

-Bais Reuven Kamenitz 831 Ridge Avenue Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan for a school addition

- Lakewood board meeting recap: 

The Lakewood Zoning Board heard several major applications Monday night, highlighted by the denial of a proposed 71-lot development at Augusta Boulevard and Cross Street, behind The Fairways.

The application sought approval for 66 duplex residential lots, three stormwater lots, one retail/office lot, and one lot for a shul. The applicant's attorney argued the township needs more housing so children can live near their parents and said the project would create less traffic than other uses permitted on the property. The applicant testified the site could legally be developed with four schools and several wedding halls, adding that he was simply explaining the property's existing development rights, while also noting Ocean County's plans to widen Cross Street to five lanes.

The proposal drew strong opposition from residents, particularly seniors from The Fairways, who cited traffic, safety, and quality-of-life concerns. Several noted that the nearby Eagle Ridge development will already add significant housing, while others warned about school buses sitting in traffic on Cross Street with children onboard. One resident criticized the attorney for repeatedly referencing schools as an alternative use, calling it an inappropriate scare tactic. After lengthy testimony, the board voted to deny the application.

The board also approved Chestnut Equity's four-story apartment development off Route 70, despite the project being tied up in ongoing litigation. During public comment, a resident's questioning led to a tense exchange, with board officials urging him to finish more quickly and joking that board members were hungry.

Another proposal by nine property owners near Cross Street and Massachusetts Avenue seeking approval for 37 residential units was tabled after board members raised concerns with the application.

- Brick, NJ Mayor Lisa Crate is urging residents to purchase flood insurance and have emergency plans in place, warning that rising sea levels, stronger storms, and heavier rainfall are increasing the township's flood risk. Brick has more privately owned waterfront miles than any other municipality in New Jersey and has experienced repeated flooding in many neighborhoods. APP

- CNN pundit Scott Jennings I spoke to my old friend Mitch McConnell this morning, the senior Senator from Kentucky. He’s still recovering in the hospital. We talked for just shy of 20 minutes 

- JCP&L : Crews continue working around the clock to restore power following consecutive severe storms that caused widespread damage across our service area. With power restored to over 300,000 customers, more than 2,900 JCP&L personnel along with outside support from FirstEnergy sister companies and contractors, are focused on restoring service to the remaining 40,000 customers. The vast majority of those currently without service are expected to have power restored today or tomorrow, with the remaining outages largely restored by Wednesday.

Many of the remaining outages involve substantial repairs, including replacing broken poles, repairing damaged power lines, clearing fallen trees from electrical equipment and rebuilding sections of the system damaged by the storms. Because restoration work is prioritized based on restoring the largest number of customers first, outages affecting smaller groups of customers may take longer to restore even as crews continue making significant progress. Other locations may require multiple repairs or specialized equipment. While significant progress has been made, crews continue to encounter areas with extensive storm damage, difficult terrain and access conditions that can extend restoration times

-The death toll in Venezuela earthquakes rises to 3,342.

- Trump: Toyota is moving from Mexico to the United States (Texas!). A really big deal. Tariffs at work! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- President Trump announce it's time to remove U.S. sanctions on Turkey, saying his administration is working with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior officials to make it happen. "There's plenty of people who can sanction... We don't want to have sanctioned friends."

The young businessman is on his way to acquire 'Arkia' Israel airlines, Rabbi Ezra Unger, a 36-year-old real estate entrepreneur from Borough Park, is in advanced negotiations to purchase the Israeli airline 'Arkia': "The mass. Chilul Shabbos desecration of the Sabbath is what pushed him to take this step"  according to kikar Shabbat news

- Multiple explosive devices detonated near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus, Syria where French President Emmanuel Macron stayed overnight, The blasts occurred as Macron met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the presidential palace - At least 18 people were wounded, including four police officers.

- Lakewood Bikur Cholim, together with Hatzolah of Central Jersey, is encouraging eligible men to take part in a life-saving platelet donation drive on Tuesday, July 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Community Medical Center, Auditorium C, 99 Route 37 West, Toms River.

 Lakewood Largely Left Out of New Jersey's Record $60 Billion Budget.

Governor Mikie Sherrill last week signed New Jersey's largest budget ever, a $60 billion spending plan but Lakewood received just $1 million in municipal aid despite being the state's fourth-largest municipality. By comparison, Jersey City will receive an additional $15 million in state aid plus a $105 million loan. Under former Governor Phil Murphy, Lakewood typically received $7–8 million annually through discretionary aid, which has now been eliminated. Community leaders warn the shortfall could force the township to consider tax increases or service cuts. according to an article in the Lakewood shopper this past week.

Despite the cuts to Lakewood, the local state representatives Bob Singer and Sean Kean were the only 2 Republicans in New Jersey who voted YES for the budget!

Shlomo Schorr, Director of Agudath Israel of New Jersey, told the Shopper, Lakewood continues to be disadvantaged by a municipal aid formula based on population figures from more than 20 years ago, leaving it among the lowest-funded municipalities on a per-capita basis.

The budget did include A $2 million annual security grant for BMG  that was restored after initially being cut, and funding for nonpublic school security increased from $205 to $217 per student. A newly passed law by Assemblyman Avi Schnall will also allow unused nonpublic school aid to be redirected toward transportation reimbursements instead of being returned to the state.

Schorr also said the previously discussed state takeover of the Lakewood School District now appears unlikely in the near future. He suggested the proposal may have been used as leverage during the state's legal response to the school funding lawsuit  by R' Arthur Lang before being quietly set aside.

The budget also expands New Jersey's child tax credit, increasing benefits by 25% for eligible families, with credits ranging from $250 to $1,250 depending on household income.

For Lakewood, the budget is viewed as a significant disappointment, with local advocates pledging to continue pushing for a fairer state aid formula that better reflects the township's rapid growth and current needs.

Another bill included in the state budget could cost local businesses, yeshivos, and schools hundreds of thousands of dollars. Employers with 50 or more workers will now be required to pay a new state fee for each employee and dependent who receives health insurance through NJ FamilyCare, New Jersey's Medicaid program. The new assessment is expected to significantly increase costs for many large employers.

Weather: 67° Cloudy with occasional light rain...mainly this evening Chance of rain 70%.

- Mir Yerushalayim Yeshiva fundraiser event for the Chasidishe chaburah at the Beru hall in Lakewood 8:00 pm

- Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes HaTalmud R"Y Rav Zev Schechter shlita, annual Parlor meeting 80 Gudz Rd. Lakewood.

- Lakewood Cheder graduation

- Road closures: LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 7/6 the Township's contractor will be performing intersection improvements at Carey Street and Forest Avenue starting at 10:00 PM. During construction, the intersection will be closed to through traffic. A detour will direct motorists to use Route 9 between 14th Street and 9th Street. Forest Avenue between 14th Street and 9th Street will remain open to local traffic and residents only. Residents shall access their homes from the side of Carey Street on which their residence is located

Weather: 77° Thunderstorms likely. Rainfall will be locally heavy at times.Chance of rain 100%. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected. Localized flooding is possible

- President Trump departs Washington for the NATO summit in Turkey, saying he's making the trip for one reason: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

- NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill under fire for refusing to call a state of emergency she tweeted this late today 

"The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management continues to be activated and assisting communities across the state with severe weather conditions, including those impacted by today’s substantial flooding.

I’m grateful to the first responders and public servants who have been working around the clock to keep people safe.

Our communities have been hit hard, and we will continue to help them recover."

- Team USA's World Cup run has come to an end. The United States fell 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 in Seattle.

- The Lakewood Cheder graduation will take place this evening 

- The death toll from the brutal heat wave in New Jersey this past weekend is being blamed for an estimated 29 deaths across the state, the state Department of Health tells nj.com The deaths have been reported across 10 counties, with most in the central to northern part of the state and involving people found in homes without air conditioning. The ages mostly range from the mid-30s into the 80s.

- The National Weather Service received reports of multiple water rescues occurring throughout coastal sections of Monmouth County, including Asbury Park, Deal, Long Branch, Monmouth Beach, Neptune City, Neptune Township, Ocean Township, Wall Township, and West Long Branch. A portion of the roof has collapsed at BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office said.

Belmar police said Route 35 is closed between 16th Avenue and Route 71 and asked motorists to avoid all travel in the borough.

In Neptune City, 25 people were rescued from flood waters as the storm brought record rainfall rates of nearly 5 inches per hour, according to statement from the borough.

“At the height of the storm, dozens of people were trapped in vehicles on flooded roadways and parking lots, and dozens of residences were impacted by flooding, including multiple apartments on Steiner Avenue,” borough officials said. “Emergency responders continue to check on residents in affected areas, and our construction department is working to assess properties to determine when it is safe for residents to return home.”(NJ.com)

Will Kosher meat prices also come down?

- Trump: Great news! I have just been informed that one of the biggest, best, and smartest Retailers in America, Walmart, will be lowering prices, by a lot, at my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday. Walmart will, in particular, be dropping the price for a pound of ground beef by almost 15%, among many other products. This is a huge deal for the many millions of Americans who, smartly, shop at Walmart, which is a truly patriotic Company who loves the U.S.A. My Administration is lowering prices that Joe Biden incompetently raised with the worst inflation crisis in history, a total disaster along with the Southern Border, the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, and many other failures. Just as I promised, Oil Prices are plummeting FAST, and Gas Prices at the pump are dropping too, just like egg and Prescription Drug prices which I am bringing down by historic levels. Walmart is stepping up in a big and bold way, and other Retailers should follow the lead of these absolute Patriots. Together, we will make America stronger and greater than ever before! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- "Worst storm damage since Sandy yet Sherrill hasn't declared a regional state of emergency that can unlock vital resources support for our towns.

Why?

Because a state-level declaration is a prerequisite to Federal help, and Sherrill doesn't want to give the Trump administration any opportunity for a victory in New Jersey. She doesn't care how much our people need help.Sherrill's mind is still stuck on WASHINGTON, DC when it should be on the people of NEW JERSEY. When will her Democrat colleague, and your District 25 Assemblywoman, Marisa Sweeney, will call Sherrill out on this hypocrisy?"

Anthony Somma Candidate for NJ Assembly Randolph, NJ 

- Charlie Kirk's parents and widow, arrived to a court in Provo, Utah Monday for the first day of a preliminary hearing for the man accused of shooting and killing him last year.

- Russia strikes Kyiv with mass missile and drone attack, killing at least 11. The assault marks the second large-scale attack on Kyiv in less than a week, and it comes ahead of Ukrainian President Zelensky's meeting with US President Donald Trump at the NATO summit in Turkey. 

WSJ: "Ukraine has virtually run out of Patriot interceptors that stop ballistic missiles. Ukraine was unable to intercept any of the 23 Russian ballistic missiles that crashed into the Kyiv area in the early hours of Monday"

- Thousands lose power in Jackson after earlier storms including S Cooks Bridge W County Line and Flair area.

- 4:30  pm update JCP&L  Customers Affected

37,367 in New Jersey

Ocean county 4637

Brick  461 of 36,268 (1%)

Lakewood 189 of 37,021 (< 1%) 

Jackson 3,449 of 23,877 (14%)

Howell  183 of 22,043 (< 1%)

Manchester 47 of 27,536 (< 1%)

Toms River 125 of 49,352 (< 1%)

- Despite the weather anti ICE protesters continued their campaign along Clifton Avenue in Lakewood today.

- 3 pm update JCP&L Customers Affected

35,700 in New Jersey

Ocean county 1150

Brick 476 of 36,268 (1%)

Lakewood 80 of 37,021 (< 1%)

Jackson 43 of 23,877 (< 1%)

Howell 206 of 22,043 (< 1%)

Manchester 37 of 27,536 (< 1%)

Toms River 133 of 49,352 (< 1%

 Assemblyman Alex Sauickie is demanding the NJBPU immediately hold a public reliability hearing. More than 200,000 customers lost power over July 4th weekend during a dangerous heat wave. Some won't have power until Thursday

-Local roads flooded along Rt 9 south Oak st and New Hampshire.  Lightning caused a Structure fire to a home on Arlington Ave. DPW crews came out to clear drains as flood waters  covered roadways.

Flash Flood Warning issued from 10:30 am - 2:45 pm indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.

Message Sent to local phones

- Heavy rain has caused severe flash flooding across Monmouth and northern Ocean counties, with multiple water rescues, submerged vehicles, evacuations, and road closures. Officials are urging residents to stay off the roads and never drive through floodwaters. Deal,Naja  area hit by  rising floodwaters 

- Flooded basements across the area  Chaveirim and Chavivim responding

- Heavy flooding in Monmouth county. Jersey shore medical center parking area and ambulance bay a d emergency room hit with floodwaters

- President Trump reveals that on July 4th, $1,000 was deposited into over 500,000 Trump Accounts for Childern! Michael Dell is making a $6 BILLION contribution into the accounts.

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell announced today that she will donate 2,000,000 shares of SpaceX stock to the accounts.

- Giyus: In the Chashmonaim Brigade, discussions were held about establishing dedicated units for different ultra-Orthodox communities in order to make it easier to recruit members of those communities. Shin Bet chief David Zini blocked the move, warning that "the IDF would turn into militias."

- More than 56,000 homes and businesses in New Jersey remain without power early Monday morning following powerful weekend storms that had sparked as many as 240,000 outages

Monday July 6th 12:30 pm 

JCP&L Customers Affected 

Across New Jersey 39,618

Ocean county 1,568

Lakewood 142 of 37,021 (< 1%)

Jackson 85 of 23,877 (< 1%)

Brick 567 of 36,268 (2%)

Manchester 37 of 27,536 (< 1%)

Toms River 155 of 49,352 (< 1%)

Howell 264 of 22,043 (1%)

ETA restoration is Wednesday night July 8 11:30pm

-Mordys Shteible still no power running on generators 

- BDE: Levaya of Rav Yoel Yaakov Sperka zt”l in Lakewood today at the chapel watch livestream on zoom Here

 -President Trump reveals that on July 4th, $1,000 was deposited into over 500,000 Trump Accounts for Childern! Michael Dell is making a $6 BILLION contribution into the accounts.

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell announced today that she will donate 2,000,000 shares of SpaceX stock to the accounts

Trump accounts website HERE

APP HERE

- President Trump is urging parents to enroll their children in the new Trump Accounts program, saying it could provide a significant financial head start. "If parents haven't already done so, they should go right away to TrumpAccounts.gov and sign their child up for a free investment savings account," Trump said, adding that a child with no money today could see the account grow to "hundreds of thousands of dollars" over time through long-term investment growth.

 Trump rings the New York Stock Exchange opening bell from the Oval Office, launching Trump Accounts, for kids.

President Trump says he would be a fan of making Bitcoin eligible for investment in Trump accounts!

https://www.irs.gov/trumpaccounts  

https://trumpaccounts.gov/

 A tructure collapse at the BJ’s Wholesale Club on Route 35 in Oakhurst. There are unconfirmed reports of possible entrapment, and emergency responders are reportedly on scene. The exact circumstances and the extent of any injuries have not been confirmed at this time. 

- NJ Assembly GOP

This morning in New Jersey:

3rd worst power outage state in the nation according to http://PowerOutage.com.

Over 200,000 customers lost power over July 4th weekend. Tens of thousands still without power today Some won't be restored until Thursday - 5 days in dangerous heat.

The NJ Board of Public Utilities oversees grid reliability. Last week it cut your summer electric bill credit from $100 to $25 during a heat wave that knocked out power to over 200,000 customers.It has never held a public reliability hearing.

More on that this afternoon.

-Signs asking to daven for a youngerman Yosef Dan ben Breina Zlata who facing potential legal issues by mesira of אינשי דלא מעלי 

- Tonight the Lakewood Zoning Board meeting 7pm watch live stream Here 

 see agenda here 

9 applications are on tonight's Lakewood Zoning Board agenda, including:

-Rabin & Company –Use variance for a development of single-family homes and duplexes.

-Chestnut Equity  4-story apartment building on Route 70.

-560 Cross Street, LLC 71-lot subdivision with 66 duplex lots, retail/office space, and a house of worship.

-1127 CL, LLC  Use variance for an office building on East County Line Road.

-Ohel Gittel – Use variance for a dormitory on 1070 Cross Street.

- Trump says the White House helipad is being built because the new Marine One choppers are too powerful to land without destroying the South Lawn: "Sikorsky is paying for it... they're paying the full cost."

 -  Vacant for more than two decades, a fitness club is moving into the former Staples store at Town & Country Shopping Center on Route 70.

- NJ Motor Vehicle Commission agencies could have to return to the pre-pandemic practice of doing all license and vehicle transactions and talk walk-if if two bills in the legislature are passed.

- President Trump revealed he pushed back against suggestions to postpone or reschedule his America 250 Independence Day speech: TRUMP: "They had 150,000 THOUSAND people come back!" "They said, we'll do it another time. I said, NO WE WON'T! We're doing it on the 4th of July!" "I think the 150,000 was more impressive than the original 425,000!"

Shuls across Bet Shemesh will hold a special Yom Tefillah today for the gezeiras Giyus

- Iran Escalates Tensions, Fires Two Missiles at Commercial Ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

- Israeli Ambassador to the US Leiter stated: "The trilateral agreement between Israel, Lebanon, and the United States supersedes the MOU between the US and Iran regarding Lebanon. The framework of the new agreement takes precedence over the previous clauses concerning the Lebanese border and security arrangements."

- A Hamas commander responsible for training the terror group’s elite Nukhba Force ahead of the October 7, 2023, onslaught was killed in an overnight strike in the northern Gaza Strip, the IDF says

- Trump on Iran: "I could dismantle all of their infrastructure in a moment, and they know that, but I prefer to reach an agreement with them." Either Iran will make a deal, or we will complete the mission, and that won't be difficult.

- President Donald Trump says Iran has offered concessions in the nuclear talks, before admitting that those proposals aren’t final. “We’ve gotten concessions, now they have to hold [to] those concessions,” Trump tells reporters in the Oval Office.

- A airstrike in the northern Gaza Strip over the weekend targeted five Hamas operatives who were attempting to restore a tunnel system, the military says.

- The Hamas media office announced: The Chairman of the Governmental Emergency Committee announced his resignation - ahead of the transfer of professional management to the National Committee for Gaza Management. It was noted that employees will continue to fulfill their roles and that the current governmental institution heads will be considered temporary during the transition phase

- The Board of Peace says it will assess developments in Gaza “by actions, not promises,” after Hamas announced the dissolution of its governing administration in the Strip in preparation for the transfer of authority to the Board’s technocratic National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.

- PM Netanyahu on Fox News about the planned meeting with Trump: We haven't set a date yet. We weakened Iran and I want to expand the Abraham Accords and advance additional agreements

- At Khamenei's funeral in Tehran: Photos of LauraLoomer, Donald Trump, benshapiroMiriam Adelson, Lindsey Grahamand others, with red targets on their faces. The signs read: "In the end, your heads will be splashed."

Weather 89° Partly cloudy with scattered strong storms developing during the afternoon. Damaging winds with some storms. Chance of rain 40%.

Severe thunderstorms could hit New Jersey with heavy rain on Sunday and Monday. A flood watch has been issued and high winds could cause additional power

- Trump: I would like to congratulate Freedom 250, a Great White House Commission, and Pyrotecnico, on producing the Most Spectacular Fireworks Show I have ever seen, and I’ve seen them all. Congratulations on a job well done! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- 8:00pm Severe weather:Flood watch issued for entire state with multiple rounds of fierce thunderstorms in forecast

More than 65K without power with more severe thunderstorms ahead today

- Satmar rebbe aRav Aaron heads to Hatlaam

New Hampshire for summer vacation.

- Following the completion of this afternoon's F-IFA World Cup match between Brazil and Norway at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, a bomb threat was phoned into Secaucus Police regarding an explosive device at the stadium

- Trump: GET SMART REPUBLICANS, IF YOU DON'T, YOU WON'T BE IN OFFICE FOR LONG!"

President Trump is renewing his push to end the Senate filibuster, saying Republicans should act before Democrats have the opportunity to do so if they return to power. Trump argued that failing to act could have long-term political consequences for the GOP.

- Lalewood Shomrim distributing generators for those who need  due to the storm

-A seaplane made a hard landing and went down in the East River near FDR Drive in Manhattan, officials said. FDNY crews transported all occupants safely to shore, with no immediate reports of serious injuries.

2pm Lakewood  Affected

331 of 37,021 (< 1%

Estimated Time of Restoration

07/08/2026 11:30 PM

- Expect heavy traffic today in the GSP Jersey shore area.

 - Ocean county park and Shanandoa are closed due to fallen trees & fire.(submitted)

Updated: POSPPONED TO LATER DATE DUE TO WEATHER

 Lakewood fireworks show: Weather permitting rain in forecast this evening.

America 250: Tonight  Lakewood Township to Host Un “Drones and Fireworks” Independence Day Celebration  at Lake Carasaljo viewable from both North and South Lake Drives.Sunday July 5th. Drone Show will begin at 8:45 pm; and lead into the fireworks show at approximately 9:00 pm.

- Giyus: Sharp opinion of the Treasury against a Basic Law for Torah study. "Restoring the allowances will prevent going out to work, which will severely harm growth and the welfare of all citizens, and will force the state to raise direct taxes by 16% in the future"

- The Israeli Outreach Center and Moon Night Org are hosting a lecture in Lakewood by attorney Moshe Cohen-Eliya, a participant on Israel's Channel 14 program The Patriots, on "Media and the Social Struggle in Israel." The event will take place on Sunday, July 5, at 8:45 p.m. at 978 River Ave., Lakewood, with separate seating and a $35 admission fee. Registration is required.

- President Donald Trump used a speech at Mount Rushmore National Memorial ahead of Independence Day to warn that communism threatens American freedom and the Constitution. He urged Americans to uphold the ideals of the Founding Fathers, calling communism the opposite of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" and stating that communist regimes caused about 100 million deaths in the 20th century."

- Giyus: After years in which the gezeiras giyus and the arrests of yeshiva bochurim received little or no coverage in the U.S. frum newspapers, those publications have begun⁰ reporting on these developments over the past few weeks. This shift comes as the number of arrests has increased significantly, with reports indicating that approximately 50 yeshiva bochurim were in military custody over Shabbos.

- The Lakewood Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) recently closed on a $4.9 million loan with the New Jersey Water Bank to construct a public sanitary sewer conveyance system in the Old Pine Acres neighborhood of Lakewood Township. The project will allow existing homeowners in the neighborhood to connect to the public sanitary sewer system and eliminate reliance on individual septic systems and septic fields.

- A coalition of Roshei Yeshiva has introduced new summer camp standards aimed at strengthening the Torah atmosphere. The guidelines include a ban on cell phones for 9th–11th graders, a zero-tolerance alcohol policy for campers and staff, and stricter standards for camp programming, trips, and entertainment. Participating camps have agreed to follow the guidelines, and yeshivos may discourage attendance at camps that do not comply

Maintain a true Torah atmosphere: Programming, trips, concerts, and kumzitzes should reflect Torah values. Destinations should be carefully vetted, performers and music should meet high standards of ruchniyus, and disco or colored lights are prohibited.

- Crust Co. Pizza in West long  Branch now under JSOR hashgacha 

- Thousands of residents across Lakewood were left without power over Shabbos after a record-breaking heat wave placed heavy demand on the electrical grid and powerful storm winds knocked out electricity just as Shabbos began. Many families spent most of Shabbos without power and were unable to prepare in advance or enjoy hot meals. While some remained in their homes despite the difficult conditions, others were welcomed by neighbors and relatives with electricity for meals and sleeping accommodations. Because the outages occurred with little warning shortly before Shabbos, many families had no opportunity to make alternative arrangements in advance

.

 Weather 89° Partly cloudy with scattered strong storms developing during the afternoon. Damaging winds with some storms. Chance of rain 40%.

- JCP&L Crews continue making progress after severe storms blew through our service area. Approx 67k customers are without service, and the vast majority are expected to have power restored by Tuesday night, with the remaining customers expected to be in service by Wednesday night.

- More than 65K New Jersey homes without power with more severe thunderstorms ahead today

- 8:00 pm Ocean  County,  customers effected 2,562 of 260,714 (< 1%)

Lakewood customers Affected 270 of 37,021 (< 1%)

- 4pm Lakewood Number Customers Affected

309. 1% Customers Served 37,021

2 pm  Lakewood  Customers Affected

331 of 37,021 (< 1%)

Estimated Time of Restoration

07/08/2026 11:30 PM

-12:00pm Lakewood Customers Affected

2,002 of 37,021 (5%)

10:30 Lakewood 2,011 of 37,021 (5%)

9:15 am Customers Affected

Ocean ckunty ,890 of 260,714 (4%)

Lakewood 2,229 of 37,021 (6%)

- 7:15 am JCP&L Customers Affected

Ocean county 11,573 of 260,714 (4%)

Lakewood 1,251 of 37,021 (3%)

Howell 2,150 of 22,043 (10%)

Jackson 468 of 23,877 (2%)

Manchester 82 of 27,536 (< 1%)

Toms River 438 of 49,352 (< 1%)

Brick 1,596 of 36,268 (4%)

No ETA for restoration 

- JCP&L is warning those who remain without power to prepare for the possibility of an extended outage.

We know many of our customers are spending the holiday without power, and we understand how disruptive and frustrating that can be. Thank you for your patience and understanding as our crews work in tough conditions to restore power.

JCP&L is providing free ice and bottled water to affected customers at participating Acme, Food Circus, and ShopRite locations. Customers can request a voucher at the  customer service desk.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM for southern New Jersey.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Toms River NJ, Lakewood NJ and Long Branch NJ until 10:45 PM EDT

- Update 1:15 am  Lakewood Number Customers Affected

2,232

- Trump : Best fireworks show, EVER! 

President DJT

-The United States just set a WORLD RECORD for the largest fireworks display in history.

850,000 shells lit up the sky over Washington, D.C, shattering last year’s 20,000-shell show.

President Trump and Melania watched from the National Mall alongside thousands of spectators through the entire finale.

12:30am JCP&L

Number Customers Affected

Lakewood 2,228

Jackson 766

Toms River 700

Manchester 446

Howell 5224

- Fireworks illuminate the Washington Monument and the National Mall as America celebrates Independence Day with the nation's largest fireworks display.

-Several bochurim at a yeshiva in Rechasim were reportedly assaulted by a group of violent youths on Motzoei Shabbos. Some injured students said they were afraid to call police or seek medical treatment because they feared arrest as military draft deserters. 

- Trump: We are ONE PEOPLE, ONE FAMILY, with ONE FLAG — and as our Declaration of Independence tells us, we are all made in the image of one Almighty God.

- Trump: The world has seen the great empires, vast kingdoms, mighty nations, and terrible tyrants — they came and they went. But after two-and-a-half centuries, this American Republic still stands tall and strong.

This American Flag still waves proud and free and beautiful.

We have thrived and flourished because our founders were great, our cause was just, our people are brave, our culture is exceptional, and our destiny is written by God.

After 250 years, the Spirit of 1776 still lives within us all.

- Trump mentions Emunah: We are made in the courage, fire, flesh, and blood of the best and the bravest people this world has ever produced. Tonight, we pledge allegiance to the flag they gave us — and we say, 'God bless the immortal patriots of 1776, and LONG LIVE THE CAUSE OF INDEPENDENCE!'

- 12:00 am Howel JCPL Customers Affected

4,968 of 22,043 (23%)

- President Trump celebrates America's 250th anniversary by honoring the Declaration of Independence and hailing the United States as the single greatest nation in human history.

"For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise, the light and the glory among all of the nations of the world."

"All over the world, they try and be like us. Nobody can be like us. And with God's help, we will always be this or even better." | 

- 11:45 pm JCP&L update for Lakewood 

Number Customers Affected

2,191 6% of Customers Served 37,021

Number of Damaged Circuits 22

Estimated Restoration Time

No Information Available

- Power outages continue in and off tonight as the thunderstorms roll through the area.

Westgate a d prospect street lost power briefly

- During the Friday evening severe storms on July 3, Lakewood, NJ, experienced violent straight-line wind gusts estimated between 60 and 70 mph. These hurricane-force gusts hit Central and South Jersey between 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM, downing trees and power lines across the area. 

- Update still many areas with No power restored

- JCP&L: Severe storms moved through our service area overnight, bringing damaging winds that caused widespread tree and equipment damage across many communities. Since the storms passed, crews have been working around the clock to assess damage, make repairs and restore service as quickly and safely as possible.

Additional personnel were positioned early this week ahead of the heat wave, and more than 1,700 workers are currently engaged in restoration efforts. Additional line, transmission, and forestry crews are continuing to arrive to help accelerate restoration work.

Our crews will continue working 24/7 throughout the holiday weekend until all customers have power restored. At the same time, we are closely monitoring the potential for additional severe weather this weekend. While our focus remains restoring service to affected customers, we are also prepared to respond should new outages occur.

We recognize the impact these outages have on families and holiday plans. Please know that restoring service safely and as quickly as possible remains our top priority. We are committed to keeping you informed as restoration progresses and appreciate your continued patience and support.

- Watch Live Trump to deliver remarks at the salute to America 250 celebration in Washington DC Here

-Attendees are returning as the National Mall reopens ahead of President Trump's delayed 11 p.m. remarks.

- Weather Pouring rain and winds began motzei Shabbos. Thunderstorms, some strong during the evening will give way to cloudy skies after midnight. Low 72F. Chance of rain 100%.

- Due to the holiday weekend, there was no visibility of utility, emergency, or township vehicles throughout Shabbos. Residents were unable to fully report power outages or receive updates while remaining in their homes. As the heat wave continued, many were left without information or assistance during a particularly difficult and potentially dangerous situation.

- Thousands of residents across Lakewood were left without power over Shabbos after a record-breaking heat wave placed heavy demand on the electrical grid and powerful storm winds knocked out electricity just as Shabbos began. Many families spent most of Shabbos without power and were unable to prepare in advance or enjoy hot meals. While some remained in their homes despite the difficult conditions, others were welcomed by neighbors and relatives with electricity for meals and sleeping accommodations. Because the outages occurred with little warning shortly before Shabbos, many families had no opportunity to make alternative arrangements in advance. Power was restored shabbos afternoon at 3pm.

Areas affected by power outages included locations along Central Avenue and the Cedarbridge corridor.

- An estimated 140,000 customers of Jersey Central Power & Light were without electricity throughout the state on Saturday evening, following the powerful, fast-moving storm that tore through the region Friday night amid the ongoing brutal summer heat wave.

- New Jersey officials reported 19 suspected heat-related deaths since Thursday as an extreme heat wave continues across the state. The announcement was made Saturday by Health Commissioner Dr. Raynard E. Washington during a news conference with Gov. Mikie Sherrill in Woodbridge. The deaths are still under investigation and have not yet been officially confirmed as heat-related.

- Trump tonight: Storms bring luck to whatever the occasion. They also make events a little bit more exciting! We will wait it out, I don’t care if it’s 2:00 O’Clock in the morning, or in one hour from now. Looks like it is going to pass, they always do. I will be there no matter what, but the “what” usually turns out to be a good thing. It’s Saturday night, LETS HAVE SOME FUN, even if we are out late tonight. They say 11:00 O’Clock for the speech. Who cares??? Remember two weeks ago when the big UFC Event was at 100% chance of heavy rain, all week long, and just minutes before the card started. Well, there wasn’t a single drop, and the fights turned out to be among the greatest in history, an event for the ages. Our great veterans, especially the old timers, many of whom are there, went through hellfire, and it didn’t stop them. It’s not going to stop us either! I’m not going to let some rain stop our 250th. I’m leaving the White House soon. God Bless America! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- The National Mall has quickly become a ghost town. Salute to America guests were evacuated from the site as severe thunderstorms rolled into the area, with loudspeakers ordering everyone to leave, assisted by National Guards and Secret Service. Fox news says attendees were visibly frustrated as they were leaving, and there is currently no update on a reopening or when the event will resume.

-  Ted Cruz: The fireworks are great, but God’s fireworks show—celebrating America’s 250–puts to shame anything done by man.

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Friday, July 3, 2026 / י"ח תמוז תשפ"ו

ערב שבת פרשת פינחס

- Candle lighting 8:11 pm

- Shkia/sunset 8:29 pm

-Weather: Friday night 78° scattered thunderstorms during the evening. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Chance of rain 40%.

Shabbos day:101° Mostly sunny skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible

מפטירין דברי ירמיהו לפרשת מטות שלשה דפרענותא

הָלֹךְ וְקָרָאתָ בְאָזְנֵי יְרוּשָׁלַ‍ִם לֵאמֹר: כֹּה אָמַר ה׳ זָכַרְתִּי לָךְ חֶסֶד נְעוּרַיִךְ אַהֲבַת כְּלוּלֹתָיִךְ, לֶכְתֵּךְ אַחֲרַי בַּמִּדְבָּר בְּאֶרֶץ לֹא זְרוּעָה

           הפטרה פרשת פינחס

  As the Medina shel chesed celebrates 250 birthday of independence  on July 4th, some shuls recite the tefilah of הנותן תשועה למלכים

The following prayer has been said by Jewish communities for millennia for the protection and blessing of leaders and Kings who's countries they lived in. 

הנותן תשועה למלכים" וממשלה לנסיכים. מלכותו מלכות כל עולמים. הפוצה את דוד עבדו מחרב רעה הנותן בים דרך ובמים עזים נתיבה 

הוא יברך וישמור וינצור ויעזור וירומם ויגדל וינשא למעלה את הפרעזידענט ואת הווייס־פרעזידענט

of the united states of america

מלך מלכי המלכים ברחמיו יחיים וישמרם, ומכל צרה ויגון ונזק יצילם. וידבר עמים תחת רגליהם. ויפיל שונאיהם לפניהם. ובכל אשר יפנו יצליחו: מלך מלכי המלכים, ברחמיו יתן בלבם ובלב כל יועציהם ושריהם רחמנות לעשות טובות עם כל העמים ועם כל ישראל. בימיהם ובימינו תוושע יהודה וישראל ישכון לבטח. ובא לציון גואל. וכן יהי רצון. ונאמר אמן:

Friday, July 3, 2026 / י״ח תמוז תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת פינחס

Candle lighting 8:11 pm

Shkiah/Sunset 8:29 pm

Weather: Today 103° sunshine followed by isolated thunderstorms this afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Chance of rain 30%.

Friday night 78° scattered thunderstorms during the evening. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Chance of rain 40%.

Shabbos day:101° Mostly sunny skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible

Motzei Shabbos 73° Potential for severe thunderstorms.  Chance of rain 50%

Sunday hi 86

- America celebrates 250th birthday on the fourth of July independence day. Millions of spectators expected to descend on Washington D.C. to celebrate "Salute to America 250” events and fireworks  taking place in the nation's capital.

- Power outages in Westgate and other areas of Lakewood 

- Chavivim Ocean county has run out of distributing Portable Air conditioners

- Catskill NWS issues severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern  Sullivan County until 6:45 pm

-Prepare  for power ouutages on Shabbos:

Power grid operator PJM, the organization responsible for the electricity in New Jersey and 13 other states, says it is under a "federal alert" to cut electricity consumption across its territory as it deals with generator outages, massive overloading on its transmission lines ⁠and a surge in air conditioning use from prolonged sweltering heat.

- PSA: During extreme heat, some residential central AC systems can't keep indoor temperatures below the upper 70s. Many homeowners are adding window AC units to help keep their homes cooler.

 - A pilot paid tribute to America's 250th anniversary with a patriotic flight over Ohio ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

- Footage shows a Cessna tracing "USA 250th" inside the outline of the contiguous United States, creating a striking aerial salute to the nation's milestone birthday.

- Trump: It is my Great Honor to have just signed Pardons for six people who were persecuted by the Biden Administration, and were in, or being sent to, prison, for “fixing their car.” While I know this sounds ridiculous, it is nevertheless a fact, and part of the Weaponization and Stupidity that our Country had to endure during four long years of Sleepy Joe Biden. I AM SETTING THEM ALL FREE, RIGHT NOW! President DONALD J. TRUMP

-  Inaugural issue of Hamavdil periodical has been distributed to Lakewood area residents  a seasonal magazine bringing awareness to the nisyonos and distractions of technology 

- Media Personality Benny Johnson: 

Communist NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who just came to this country, chose to become an American, is deciding he is the foremost authority to tell Americans what it means to be American. He has the AUDACITY, on America's 250th birthday, to call our great nation "an arena of supremacy" — a nation that "persecutes," ruled by "oligarchs."He sneers that his fellow Americans are "small, weak, unoriginal."He says “ICE is invading our streets” while he endorses and welcomes an invasion of third-world savages. Millions dream of the gift he was given. A man who spends his time burning the most American city to the ground does not deserve to be America, let alone dictate to others what it means to be an America.

- NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani used America’s 250th anniversary to sharply criticize the country, accusing the U.S. of allowing children to go hungry while billionaires and “oligarchs” gain more power. He said America’s wealth was built by working people with “calloused, dirt-streaked hands" while accusing the country of allowing the wealth built by workers to be concentrated in “the soft hands of a precious few.”

- Update: Mir Yeshiva yerushalayim has denied reports that the 21-year-old American bochur indicted on espionage charges was one of its students, stating he was never enrolled, never studied there, and has no connection to the yeshiva. The yeshiva also criticized media outlets for linking it to the case, calling the reports false and misleading. The suspect is accused of carrying out assignments for Iranian operatives, including photographing locations, conducting dead-drop missions, and allegedly attempting to recruit other yeshiva bochurim in exchange for cryptocurrency payments.

- Giyus: The first-ever cadets in the IDF’s Hasmonean Brigade for ultra-Orthodox soldiers completed the first part of their officers’ course this week.

- Knesset Member Yuli Edelstein, a senior lawmaker who has served in several leadership roles during his decades in office, announces he is leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party. “I do not intend to run in the Likud primaries, I am setting off on a new political path,” Edelstein says, in an interview with Channel 12’s “Meet the Press,” that will air in full tomorrow evening.

- U.S. security agencies are preparing for possible terror threats ahead of America’s 250th Independence Day celebrations tomorrow.

- Giyus: 43 yeshiva students spensding shabbos in jail for Draft dodging 

- B"H condition of Brisk Rosh Yeshiva Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik has improved and he was released back home according to reports.

- Lakewood township 4th of July fireworks and drone show scheduled for Sunday night 8:45pm at the  lake 

- Many  Admorim will be spending shabbos in the Catskills 

- The US has issued warnings to Warsaw that Russia is preparing to launch an armed attack on its territory as a provocation intended to test NATO's determination and cohesion. According to the warnings, critical infrastructure in Poland could be targeted by missile or drone attacks, or Russian soldiers could cross the border into the territory of a NATO member state

-With millions expected to travel to the Jersey Shore over the holiday weekend, motorists should plan for extra travel time if heading to the coast. nj 12

- Kashrus PSA The CRC Kashrus Division is reminding the public to remain vigilant about kashrus while shopping during the summer. Consumers should verify the country of origin of fruits due to terumos and maasros concerns with produce from Eretz Yisroel, avoid cut-up fruit from non-Jewish stores, ensure fish is identified by its kosher סימני טהרה rather than its name alone, and maintain the same kashrus standards when traveling as they do throughout the year.

- The rotunda of New Jersey State House bedecked in red, white and blue in honor of the country's 250th anniversary celebration.

The Trenton building, just off the Delaware River, is the third-oldest state house in use in the country.  Onejersey

- A message to Americans... 250 years from now.

A 900-pound time capsule packed with items from all 50 states has officially been sealed ahead of America's 250th birthday. The capsule, created by the nonpartisan America250 commission, will be buried in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026, and isn't scheduled to be opened until the year 2276. After years of planning, engineers say the moment the lid was finally sealed was both surreal and emotional, as part of many celebrations for a special independence day.

- Howell, NJ: A 24-year-old woman has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after allegedly leaving four children, including a 6-month-old infant, in a running car for more than 20 minutes while shopping at Walmart on Sunday. The car was left running Police found the children sweating in the vehicle on an approximately 80-degree afternoon. EMS evaluated them at the scene, and they were not injured. The investigation is ongoing.

- Governor Sherrill signed landmark voting rights legislation on Thursday, making New Jersey the first state in the nation to enact new state-level voting rights protections following the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais.

- A 21-year-old American bochur  living in Yerushalayim and attending a mainstream yeshiva ( Update: The reported yeshiva denies the bochur  was registered there) and  has been indicted on charges of carrying out espionage missions for Iranian intelligence in exchange for cryptocurrency payments totaling approximately $1,379 (about NIS 4,225). He was responded to an ad on the Telegram App and through that made contact with Iranian agents who asked him to take pictures of buildings around Yerushalayim.

- Tucker Carlson says he is committed to helping launch a new political party in the United States, declaring that the Republican and Democratic parties have become indistinguishable on the issues he believes matter most and promising to work toward breaking what he called a one-party political system.

He argued that “because of this war…America’s relationship with Israel, while it may be based on good intentions, is hurting the United States very badly” and urged Washington to end all assistance to Israel, saying, “I don’t think the United States owes Israel anything. I don’t think the United States should give Israel anything. I think we should stop all aid to Israel, all special deals for Israel.”

At the Woodbourne shul in the Catskills the Nilolsburger rebbe prepares the food for Oisfasten after the fast last night.

-  PM Netanyahu just spoke with President Trump and congratulated him on the 250th anniversary of US Independence Day. During their call, the PM stated that the US is a guarantor of global freedom and that Israel highly values the close ties between the two nations. PM Netanyahu and President Trump agreed to meet soon in the US.

- Netanyahu informed the military echelon - the terror tunnel in the Ali Taher ridge will not be destroyed without Trump's approval  i24 news 

- The military says the Israeli Air Force struck some 10 Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon yesterday, in response to an attack on troops earlier, and separately hit a cell of operatives identified near Israel’s buffer zone.

- A Hamas terrorist who abducted IDF officer Cpt. Daniel Perez during the October 7, 2023, onslaught and later held hostages Yotam Haim, Samar Talalka, and Alon Shamriz in captivity was killed in a strike in the northern Gaza Strip this week, the military and Shin Bet announced.

- A IDF reservist soldier was severely wounded in a clash with a Hezbollah gunman in southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil yesterday afternoon, the military announces. He was taken to a hospital, and his family was notified, the IDF adds.

- The body of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lay in state in a vast hall in Tehran on Friday as clerics, officials, foreign dignitaries and other mourners paid their respects to Iran’s late Supreme Leader, who was killed in the opening Israeli-American airstrikes of the war against Iran on February 28. Iran is staging a week of mass funeral processions for Khamenei, who held power for 37 years, in a show of public devotion to the Islamic Republic’s theocratic state and revolutionary zeal.

-  US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he thinks Iran has “agreed to just about everything we need” in negotiations over a final accord between the two countries.

- Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels threaten Saudi Arabia’s airports and vital assets should Riyadh violate its airspace or attempt to attack it, as the rebels accuse the kingdom of an earlier airspace intrusion.

Hashkafa with Rav Gershon Ribner Shlita

Analyzing Roshai Yeshivos varying style of dress and its impact Reversing an incompatible marriage Unfaithful relationship with G-d mirrors unfaithfulness in marriage Source of connection all sense with Rashbi Traversing from the bitterness of Torah to its sweetness

 ושבעה עשר בתמוז הפך לנו ליום ישועה ונחמה

Fast is over at 9:20pm (50 minute zman) According to R' Moshe Feinstein One who finds fasting difficult may eat at -9:10 PM

Weather 102° Sunny. Hot and humid. Tomorrow 104° Mainly sunny. Hot and humid. L

- NWS Update today July 1: High temperatures through Shabbos will be 95-105°F for most areas (hottest days expected to be today and Friday), then some cooling Sunday through Tuesday. Overnight low temperatures only dropping into the mid 70s to low 80s will offer little to no relief.Daytime heat index values are forecast to be between 100-110°F through Saturday, including area beaches and mountainous areas. Heat index values locally up to 115°F possible.

A isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon and evening hours of Friday through Sunday. Any storms may offer some local, temporary relief from the heat.

- Stores will have regular schedules for shabbos shopping 

-Yartzeit shiva Assar B’Tamuz: 28th Yahrtzeit of Rav Yaakov Weinberg zt”l R'Y Ner Yisroel Baltimore

- 25th yartzeit of Rav Yaakov Yitzchak Spiegel Admor of Ostrov-Kalushin, Brownsville. Rav of the Roumanishe Shul - Khal Shaarei Shomayim on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

- First yartzeit of Rav Eliezer Kupperman ZTL long time administrator at Lakewood yeshiva BMG 

- Trump in an interview with CNBC: "How a Jewish person can vote for a Democrat is beyond me. I've been the best president in the history of Israel, and they acknowledge it."

- Howell Township has postponed its Independence Day celebration, originally set for Thursday, July 2, until a date to be determined

- Today Seder Limud אגרא דתעניתא for bochurim under the leadership and guidance of the Skulen Rebbe shlita at B"M Bais Moshe Minyan Avreichim/BMG corner 10th st and Clifton Ave from 3:00pm.

-8:10 pm Mincha, busses will go to the Gratter bilding for Maariv and oisfasten followed by distributors of prizes for those who learned several hours

-9pm Divrei chizuk by Rav Nachum Binder shlita. 

Maariv 9:26 with the Participation of the Skulener rebbe shlita

- Tonight: Asifas Chizuk and Hisoirerus with the Rosh Yeshiva Rav Yaakov Yankelewitz shlita who will also be relocating his yeshiva from Monsey to Lakewood. Tiferes Bais Yaakov hall 613 Oak st. Drasha at 8:40 pm followed by Maariv 9:10pm with refreshments.

- Due to a publication that was mistakenly circulated in America implying a personal havtachah from the Mashgiach, Rav Dan Segal shlita clarified that he does not give personal guarantees for yeshuos. Any yeshuos come solely in the zechus of the great mitzvah of supporting the hachzakas hamikvaos. Accordingly, anyone who donated based on the understanding that there was a personal havtachah from the Mashgiach is invited to contact Merkaz HaTaharah and receive a full refund.

- PSA Kashrus alert: B'gan Foods and Bodek have announced a kashrus concern involving certain lots of frozen strawberries sourced from Peru. As a precaution, the affected products have been removed from store shelves while rabbinic authorities investigate the issue. The companies emphasized that only strawberries from Peru are affected. Strawberries sourced from all other countries remain unaffected and may be used as usual.

-As New Jersey's heat wave drives up electricity demand, energy officials are urging residents to raise their thermostat by 1–2 degrees, especially between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., when power usage peaks. Experts say the small adjustment can help reduce strain on the electric grid, lower energy bills, and decrease the risk of power outages. Utility companies also recommend using ceiling fans, closing blinds, and running major appliances during cooler hours.

- U.S. Senator Andy Kim visited Reform Temple Beth Am Shalom in Lakewood and met with the Jewish Federation of Ocean County to discuss the impact of antisemitism on local Jewish communities. Kim said the meetings reinforced the need to increase funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to help protect houses of worship. During his visit to Lakewood, Kim also met with Agudath Israel of New Jersey to learn about its Zahav program for people with Alzheimer's and dementia and the Yahalom program, which supports children with special needs and their families. He praised the organization's work in providing essential support and building community.

- President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video depicting himself as 'Dr. Trump' treating celebrities for Trump Derangement Syndrome. The video features AI-generated testimonials from the celebrities describing their symptoms and improvement after following Trump's advice to turn off fake news, pray, and drink Diet Coke.

-The New Jersey State Police are urging residents to celebrate the Independence Day weekend responsibly as they launch a statewide enforcement campaign targeting impaired and reckless drivers. From 6:00 p.m. Thursday through 6:00 a.m. Monday, more than 140 additional troopers will be deployed across New Jersey, focusing on speeding, aggressive driving, distracted driving, seatbelt violations, and DWI enforcement.

- MTA work zone speed cameras are now live at bridges and tunnels across NYC. Drivers caught going more than 10 mph over the limit will receive a warning for a first offense, followed by fines of $50, $75, and $100 for repeat violations within 18 months.

- Giyus: The Rosh Yeshiva of Mir Yeshiva, Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel, issued a letter today instructing bochurim not to report to military enlistment offices on their own without first consulting the committee established to assist with draft-related matters. In the letter, he warned, "Do not thrust yourselves into the lions' den of the enlistment danger," urging students to seek guidance before taking any action regarding the army draft.

- Jackson Police have launched a summer traffic enforcement crackdown after the township experienced a record increase in motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and traffic fatalities. The initiative will target speeding, seat belt violations, and other traffic offenses as officials cite population growth as one factor contributing to the rise in accidents. app

- Companies that collect, sell, or trade personal information on New Jersey residents will soon be required to pay an annual state registration fee under a new law. Depending on the size of the business, the fee can reach up to $1.5 million per year and is expected to generate at least $50 million annually for the state.

- The couple who scaled the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon during an apparent marriage proposal have been identified as New Jersey couple from East Orange, they were arrested following the incident and charged with burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, violation of local law, possession of burglar’s tools, criminal tampering, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct. A Manhattan judge granted the alleged Empire State Building climbers supervised release

- NYT: The US suspected during the April negotiations that Israel was trying to eliminate the two heads of the negotiating team, Ghalbsf and Araghchi. As a result, the US asked various countries to warn Iran of this possibility. In April, Ghalibaf was scheduled to fly to Islamabad to meet with Vance. Still, Iranian security officials feared that Israel would seize the opportunity to eliminate Ghalibaf or Araghchi, thereby torpedoing the talks

 - Wall Street Journal: The United States and Oman have offered Iran the release of a portion of the frozen funds in exchange for Iran not imposing fees on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

- The IDF says sirens that sounded a short while ago in the Lebanon border communities of Yiron and Avivim were false alarms.

- Defense Minister Israel Katz says he was updated in an assessment today that the military has demolished 83% of the Hamas tunnels in the IDF-held portion of the Gaza Strip. The assessment with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and other top officers was held to mark 1,000 days since the October 7 onslaught.

- An Iranian military commander warned the United States and Israel on Thursday against any attack as the country prepares for the state funeral of supreme leader ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in Israeli airstrikes on February 28, in the opening attack of the war. “We warn the enemies of Iran, especially the US and the Zionist regime, to avoid any miscalculation and to think about the harsh retaliation our armed forces would make to any threat and aggression against our country,” Ali Abdollahi, commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said in a statement carried by state media.

- A terrorist attacked a Jewish civilian and attempted to run him over near Carmei Tzur in Gush Etzion on Thursday afternoon no one was injured in the incident.BH

- The IDF eliminated a Hezbollah terrorist who emerged from one of the tunnels of the underground infrastructure in the Ali Taher ridge.

- Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Positive progress has been made in the talks in Doha between Iran and the US. The talks will continue after the funeral ceremonies of Ali Khamenei (the ceremonies will begin on July 4th - the upcoming Saturday, and will continue until July 9th).

Shkiah today 8:29pm

Fast begins at 3:45 AM dawn degrees

or at 4:20 AM dawn fixed minutes per myzmanim

Chasunas:

Hirschman - Klang Ateres Reva

Fisgus - Wenick  Fountain Ballroom

Semah - Ohounah Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Jacobovitch - Finkel Lake Terrace 

Steinfeld - Neuman Neemas Hachaim 

Scheiner - Pruzansky Ateres Esther 

Cohen - Naim Ateres Blima

Serebrowsky Ateres Chaim Elazar 

- Dinner Yeshiva Nachlas Hatorah R"Y Rav Yitzchok Moshe Grossman at Estreia

Weather: 97° Sunshine A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible.

Tomorrow fast of שבעה עשר בתמוז Hi of 103° Hot and humid.

- NWS: Issues extreme heat warning starting today 12:00 pm through shabbos day 8:00 pm 

Fast of 17 Tamuz starts tomorrow morning at 3:45 AM dawn degrees or at 4:20 AM dawn fixed minutes

Tips on how to prepare for a fast according to Rabbi Yechezkel Aschayek author of the sefer חיים בריאים כהלכה One should start preparation from the morning 2 days before by drinking 50 % more water of your daily intake. Drink 20 minutes before eating and after meals, don't drink until the food is digested in order not to dilute the acids that digest the food. 

- Update: Some schools have notified parents if their bud routes have no AC and offering an option to pick up their child with early dismissal tomorrow.

- PSA Please note: Many school buses do not have air conditioning. With the current heat wave, it's something to keep in mind if your children have a long bus ride. Make sure they're well hydrated before leaving and consider sending them with extra water on hot days.

- BDE: Petirah of R’ Moshe Nechemya Lipshitz Z”L of Lakewood, following an illness at the age of 75.Levaya today in Lakewood at the chapel off 7th street, with kevurah at the adjacent bais olam 

- Giyus: The Basic Law on Torah Study passed first reading in Knesset plenum. The law is intended to allow the continuation of funding for the yeshivos and the exemption from draft conscription. to the IDF

- Death toll in Venezuela earthquake climbs to : - 2,295  

- Nearly 20 campers from  a junior air force academy were taken to local hospitals near  Goshen, Ny after a Coach USA charter bus traveling from an upstate New York camp to New Jersey lost air conditioning during the trip. Officials said the campers suffered from heat exhaustion and dehydration, and emergency responders evaluated and treated those affected

- Giyus: Vizhnitz chasidim from Bnei Brak set up an outdoor bais medrash outside the Attorney General's office to protest the arrests of yeshiva students. 

-  NJGOP blasts Gov. Sherrill, Democrats plus Bob Singer and Sean Kean over $60.7 billion budget

“Families across New Jersey are struggling with skyrocketing property taxes, utility bills, tolls, insurance costs, and the highest cost of living in the region,” Hanlon said. “Instead of exercising fiscal discipline, the Governor and Trenton Democrats responded by passing the largest budget in New Jersey history.” 

Two Republicans who represent parts of Ocean and Monmouth Counties including Lakewood, State Sen. Robert Singer and Assemblyman Sean Kean, voted with the Democrats to approve the budget.

- NJ Assemblyman Alex Sauickie Nothing in this budget will make NJ more affordable this year.

Not property taxes.
Not utility bills.
Not tolls.
Not insurance. Trenton keeps spending. You keep paying.

- NJ Legislature OKs bill to fine some employers (with over 50 employees) for workers on Medicaid. This will cost businesses in Lakewood and across New Jersey including yeshivos and school who have rebbein on NJ family care  

Assemblyman Avi Schnall defended the employer Medicaid assessment, saying:

“This is called tax fairness. This is called getting the record straight.” Schnall (D-Ocean) said under the current system, taxpayers are left to foot the full bill for Medicaid, which is expected to cost some $26 billion over the next year, with more than $7 million from New Jersey coffers.  

Schnall argued that under the current system, taxpayers bear the full cost of Medicaid, while the new law requires certain large employers with workers enrolled in Medicaid to contribute toward the program's cost. Nj monitor 

- New Jersey's ongoing drought, combined with an expected heatwave, is increasing the risk of wildfires and putting additional strain on water supplies and farms. Monmouth and Ocean counties remain in severe drought, while parts of southern New Jersey's coastal region are experiencing extreme drought conditions.

- Kamala Harris has reportedly reached out to Zohran Mamdani & pro-Palestinian activists as she lays groundwork for a possible 2028 run.

- BDE: Thousands participate in the Levaya Mekubal Rabbi Amos Guetta zt"l in Netanya after he was murdered last night by an individual who is in police custody. According to initial reports, the suspect was known to police and was believed to have been connected to the rabbi’s circle. He allegedly arrived seeking to daven with Rabbi Guetta, an argument broke out, and he then stabbed the rabbi four times before fleeing. MDA teams fought to save the rabbi’s life, performing prolonged resuscitation efforts before evacuating him in critical condition to Laniado, where doctors were forced to pronounce him dead.

- President Trump says Micron will invest $250 million in Trump Accounts, calling it the largest corporate investment of its kind.

- Today A couple who scale tall buildings have climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City, holding a banner from the skyscraper's antenna reading, at 1,454 feet above the ground.

- NJ Transit fares increased by 3% on July 1, marking the second consecutive year of automatic annual fare hikes. The increase follows a 15% hike in 2024 and brings the total fare increase since then to 21%. Under current policy, NJ Transit fares are scheduled to rise by 3% each July 1.

- President Trump took the inaugural presidential flight on a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar and upgraded for use as Air Force One, departing from Joint Base Andrews to Medora, North Dakota. The flight was to attend the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and a Freedom 250 event.

- Teachers in the Montclair Public Schools district walked out of a mandatory staff training session that included the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism. The training was required under a federal settlement following a complaint alleging discrimination against Jewish students. Critics, including CAIR-NJ, argued the IHRA definition could suppress legitimate criticism of Israel, while supporters say it helps identify and address antisemitism in schools.

- NJ Assembly GOP NJ Assembly GOP Last night at Gov Sherrill’s "Affordability Agenda" press conference:Nobody smiled. She signed the budget privately at 11:22 PM. 38 minutes before the deadline. After promising no new taxes. After promising to end pork giveaways. $800M in new taxes. $360M in pork. Schools underfunded $400M.

- Daily anti ICE protests continue in downtown Lakewood following a recent ICE operation that resulted in the arrest of 10 people. Supporters of those arrested have been holding daily demonstrations, with some comparing the arrests to kidnappings. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed that 10 individuals it described as being in the country illegally were arrested during the June 24 enforcement action. APP

- The FBI has reportedly determined the original ransom notes tied to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance were fake, according to a new Reuters report citing two FBI sources.

The report says investigators concluded the initial notes sent to media outlets were not authentic

- More than 70,000 had visited the kever of the Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh, as of Wednesday morning to mark the 283rd yartzeit, Israeli officials said.

- Starting today A new Medicare pilot program launching July 1 will allow some eligible beneficiaries to receive certain Ozempic GLP-1 weight-loss medications, including Wegovy and Zepbound, for a $50 monthly copay through the end of 2027. The program is limited to qualifying participants

letter calling for strengthening tefillos during the 3 weeks of bein hamstring in light of the gezeiras giyus

Vishnitz chasidim Giyus protest in front of AG office  building

 - Trump: “Iran is moving along well. They've had very good meetings, and we'll see. We hit them very hard for three nights, as you know. But we're getting along very well, so I call it denuclearization. And it's all taking place. It's all going well."

- Reuters: Indirect and technical negotiations between the US and Iran, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, have begun in Doha. Yesterday, Witkoff and Kushner met with the Prime Minister of Qatar, but they are NOT currently participating in the talks.

 - Saudi report from negotiations: Initial agreement reached between the US and Iran to release $3 billion to Iran from frozen funds

- Araghchi is upset that Israel Defense Minister Kats threatened Mojtaba’s life: “The terms of the Islamabad MoU are crystal clear and public for all to see. POTUS has committed the U.S. to muzzling its pets in Tel Aviv. If they ignore their master, Iran will school them. Any threat against our People and Leadership will receive Immediate Powerful Response.”

- Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary in a direct threat on Trump and Bibi: “The file of revenge for the pure blood of Khamenei and the innocent martyrs of Iran remains open. The instigators and perpetrators of these crimes will be punished in due time - and the day will not be far off.”

- Trump’s Board of Peace in response to the UN trying to get UNRAW funds:”UNRWA has no place in the new Gaza. We are turning the page on the complex of perpetual aid dependency & conflict. The people of Gaza deserve better.”

- Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, at the Herzliya Conference: “Without the Jewish people, the United States would never have come into existence. Our founding fathers in America understood this”

- US-Saudi relations have significantly deteriorated in recent months amid anger in Riyadh over Washington’s decision to launch a war against Iran that has caused massive blowback for the rest of the region, Wall Street Journal reports. Saudi Arabia refused to allow the US to use its bases in order to conduct Project Freedom, which was aimed at breaking Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz by escorting stuck ships out of the channel.

Chasunas:

Svei - Pam Ateres Reva

Semah - Beyda  Lake Terrace 

Weiss - Biala Bais Faiga

Lichtenstein - Lauer Fountain Ballroom 

Cohen - Vine Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Kaganoff - Schnal Ateres Esther 

Friedman - Dorfman Ateres Blima 

Lichtenstein - Basch Neemas Hachaim 

Russak - Brezak- Ateres Chaim Elazer

- Hashkafa in the  workplace Q&A with  Rav Shalom Kamenetzky at yeshiva Ohr Yehuda 110 Franklin st. Lakewood 8:30 pm.

- Hanochas Even HaPina today at Bais Medrash Minchas Shaul 30 Essex drive at Mesivta Nezer HaTorah R"Y Rav Refoel Brus Shlita 

- Hanochas Even HaPina Yeshiva Gedolah of Monmouth county 160 Doria Lakewood R"Y Rav Yaakov Dovid wasserman shlita

Road closures:

- LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 6:30 The Townships's contractor will be performing intersection improvements at Carey Street and Forest Avenue starting at 10:00 PM. During construction, the intersection will be closed to through traffic. A detour will direct motorists to use Route 9 between 14th Street and 9th Street. Forest Avenue between 14th Street and 9th Street will remain open to local traffic and residents only. Residents shall access their homes from the side of Carey Street on which their residence is located

 Weather: 92° Sun and clouds mixed. 

- Yartzeit today 15 Tamuz: Rav Chaim ben Atar, the Or HaChaim Hakadosh (1696-1743). Author of Or HaChaim Al HaTorah,

- SCOTUS has just agreed to hear the case of Daniel Grand, an Orthodox Jew forbidden from holding a Sabbath prayer meeting in his Ohio home without a “special use permit.” City officials later harassed him and encouraged neighbors to watch his home for signs of religious activity

- Israeli police arrested a American Yeshiva bochur in his Dira at the  Bar Ilan area for protesting against the light rail construction site in Yerushalayim. There  are hafganos following the arrest.

- President Donald J. Trump announced that the Republican Party will hold what he calls its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas on September 9–10. He says the event will celebrate his administration's policies and achievements, feature speeches and entertainment, and serve as a major rally ahead of America's 250th anniversary.

- LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 630 The Townships's contractor will be performing intersection improvements at Carey Street and Forest Avenue starting at 10:00 PM. During construction, the intersection will be closed to through traffic. A detour will direct motorists to use Route 9 between 14th Street and 9th Street. Forest Avenue between 14th Street and 9th Street will remain open to local traffic and residents only. Residents shall access their homes from the side of Carey Street on which their residence is located

- LGBT toeiva bill Passed by the Assembly (55-23-0) with two not voting

Assemblyman Avi Schnall voted against the bill A2218 , after consulting with the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America according to a press release sent to  frum media outlets. The official voting roll  callbhas not yet  beeen published.

Critics argued the bill is broad enough to potentially expose religious leaders, faith-based organizations, counselors, and others to legal consequences for expressing or acting on sincerely held beliefs regarding abortion or gender-transition procedures.

- Yeshivos and businesses in New Jersey will now have ro pay hundreds of thousands of dollars per year

The New Jersey Assembly has passed A-5324, which would require certain employers to pay an annual fee for employees and their dependents—who receive health insurance through the State Medicaid program. For employers with 500 or more employees, the fee would be $725 per covered individual. For example, if a business or yeshiva with 500 or more employees has 200 employees enrolled in Medicaid (with no covered dependents), it would owe $145,000 annually under the bill.

- Hanochas Even HaPina today at Bais Medrash Minchas Shaul 30 Essex drive at Mesivta Nezer HaTorah r"Y Rav Refoel Brus Shlita 

- Hanochas Even HaPina Yeshiva Gedolah of Monmouth county 160 Doria Lakewood R"Y Rav Yaakov Dovid wasserman shlita 

- Trump officially declares a power emergency for the nation’s largest grid ahead of an extreme heat wave.

- The CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections after 145 people across 20 states, including New Jersey and New York, became ill between May and mid-June. Twenty people have been hospitalized, though no deaths have been reported.

The parasite can cause explosive watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, fatigue, and other intestinal symptoms. Health officials say most cases can be treated with antibiotics, and they continue to investigate the source of the outbreak.

- Border Czar Tom Homan says Democrats have sold out the country by allowing illegal aliens to pour in.. Homan: "They sold this country's safety and national security out for future political power!" "Here's the truth: they think when a democratic adminisration gets back in power, they'll award amnesty to millions of people who they think will bew futre democrat voters!"

- A New Jersey middle school has recalled its yearbooks after a childhood photo of Adolf Hitler was discovered in the "baby pictures" section. East Brook Middle School in Paramus launched an investigation into how the image was included. Principal Ryan Aupperlee directed families to return all yearbooks immediately after the error was discovered to prevent further distribution.

- By a 48-22 vote, the New Jersey Assembly approved the new fee on businesses and organizations in the state that employ more than 50 people on Medicaid. 

Assemblymen Avi Schnall and Gary Schaer voted yes in committee  yesterday.

The bill now moves to the Senate, which is expected to vote on the measure later this evening. employers with between 50 and 250 employees on Medicaid will pay $325 annually per employee and each dependant, between 250 and 500 employees will pay $525, and $725 for every employee over 500.

- The New Jersey Assembly has passed A4085 by a 50-21 vote. Republicans opposed the bill, arguing it could lead retailers to eliminate customer loyalty programs, such as ShopRite's Price Plus card, because of new restrictions on the use of consumer data for discounts. Supporters of the legislation dispute that claim, saying the bill strengthens consumer privacy protections without ending loyalty programs

- Trump: I would like to congratulate President Xi, and the Great Country of China, on their massive Birthright Citizenship WIN! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- President Trump says the Supreme Court has treated Republicans FAIRLY and that we will right the wrong of birthright citizenship through Congress “The biggest and most consequential Decision issued by the Court, by far, is the Slaughter Case, which overturned the very famous Humphrey’s Executor Rule. This whole concept of “Power” has been fought over for nearly 100 years, going all the way back to Franklin Delanor Roosevelt, where a large slice of his Power was taken away. He fought to regain it, even wanting to “pack the Court,” but was unsuccessful in doing so. This Decision gives tremendous additional Power back to the Presidency, where it belongs. It is an Honor to be the sitting President who, after all these years, WON this very important, and hard fought, Case.” “We had other good Victories, too, and we also had the Birthright Citizenship loss, which we will work to correct in Congress, but the big SLAUGHTER, was SLAUGHTER. The Republican Party was treated very fairly by the United States Supreme Court. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Knesset House Committee votes 10-4 to advance a proposed Basic Law declaring Torah study a foundational value of the State of Israel.

Promoted by the ultra-Orthodox parties, the legislation is intended to shield draft evaders from sanctions and prosecution. Absent a constitution, Basic Laws in Israel have the highest legal status in the country.

- IDF representative in the Knesset, Shay Taib: 'There are already more than 90,000 charedim evading military service; the number is growing at an alarming rate.'"

- NJ  legislature votes Today on budget: $611M in pork. $765M in tax increases. Watch proceeding here

With a change in routine today 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.

- Lakewood shuttle bus routes  and schedules on township website has not updated the routes schedule since 2023.

- Missionaries continue dropping off material in Lakewood neighborhoods leaving paraphernalia at people's front door

- Supreme Court rules against Trump's Day 1 executive order to end birthright citizenship, deciding children born in US to parents in country illegally are citizens at birth under Fourteenth Amendment

- Supreme Court decides in favor of West Virginia and Idaho laws restricting transgender athletes from competing in women's sports

- The Supreme Court just handed states a major victory in one of the country's most closely watched culture battles: protecting girls' and women's sports. In a 6-3 ruling along ideological lines, the court upheld laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender students from competing in women's and girls' school sports.

- Mir Yerushalayim has received approval from the Jerusalem Municipality for a major expansion of its current campus. The project will connect existing buildings with bridges and walkways, replace older structures, and utilize nearby properties acquired by the yeshiva. Once completed, the expanded campus is expected to accommodate approximately 10,000 talmidim.

- Trump: BIG WIN: The United States Supreme Court just RULED AGAINST MEN PLAYING IN WOMEN’S SPORTS. Wow! That takes that ridiculous situation off the table!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Trump: The Supreme Court just took restrictions off political spending! A BIG WIN FOR REPUBLICANS and, more importantly, The First Amendment! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- The New Jersey Assembly is expected to vote today on A2218/S2260, a pro Toeiva bill expanding legal protections for reproductive health care services. The legislation would make it a fourth-degree crime to interfere with access to clinics or hospitals and would prohibit insurers from denying or limiting coverage for abortion and gender-transition services. With the vote approaching, many in the Lakewood area are watching to see how the frum legislators vote.

- New Jersey is one of two dozen states that sued the Trump administration Monday claiming that work rules the federal government recently issued for the Medicaid program are unlawful in how they reduce protections for people who are medically frail. 

- Chaveirim and Hatzolah of Central Jersey have launched a free Child Safety Initiative to help prevent children from being accidentally left behind. Participating daycares and morahs receive an automated reminder call about 15 minutes after the start of the day to confirm that all children have arrived safely. A tablet-based attendance system is also available through DropGuard. Text message and WhatsApp alerts for parents are expected to be added soon. To enroll, call 732-329-7732. For sponsorship opportunities, call 908-308-2181.

- Mark R. Levin Hard to forget what John Roberts did on Obamacare. Hard to believe he and Barrett, who views herself as some kind of swing vote, will step up now. We’re about to find out.

- A decision that fails to strike down birthright citizenship will illegitimately constitutionalize a grievous practice that not only was never intended but is a stab at the heart of Republican/representative government and the purpose of the American Revolution.

- Trump: DROP YOUR PRICE FOR OUR GREAT AMERICAN PEOPLE!" President Trump is calling on gasoline retailers to immediately lower prices, warning there will be "no gouging" as oil trades around $68 a barrel.He also urged prices to move toward $2.50 a gallon and blasted California's gas taxes.

Mishpacha: Article Taking Aim The surge in gun ownership among Orthodox Toms River recently recorded the highest number of concealed carry permit applications in New Jersey — more than 1,600 since July 2022, surpassing even Newark. Jackson ranked seventh, Lakewood eleventh, and Howell sixteenth. While there is currently no demographic breakdown of who is applying for those permits, former Toms River police chief Mitchell Little had observed a recurring pattern: Major antisemitic attacks are often followed by a surge in firearm permit applications. Jews https://mishpacha.com/taking-aim/  

- A proposed mosque in Marlboro, NJ has been unanimously rejected by the township's zoning board after a nearly five-year approval process.The application for a mosque at 449 Tennent Road was denied on June 23. Attorneys representing the developer criticized the decision, alleging the review process was marked by hostility and infringed on their client's religious rights. They announced plans to file a lawsuit challenging the board's decision.

- Trenton On the Assembly agenda are two bills sponsored by Avi Schnall:

A bill revising licensing requirements for nursing home administrators.

A bill requiring unspent state aid for nonpublic school nursing and security services to be redirected to support nonpublic school transportation services.

- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. disclosed Tuesday that he has spent the last several months hospitalized for depression, revealing for the first time why the two-term New Jersey Republican has not cast a vote in Congress since March.

- Shas party in an official statement: "The extreme statements heard last night against the Chief of Staff at the Torah honor protest rally held in Bnei Brak do not reflect the view of our rabbis of the Council of Torah Sages, and are contrary to the path of the SHAS movement, which our master Rabbi Ovadia Yosef zt"l instilled in us and as expressed in the speech of the Chief Sephardi Rabbi Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef shlita during the rally."

:Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Most of New Jersey Through Fourth of July Weekend. The fast of 17 Tamuz is Thursday  with temps at 104.

New Jersey is bracing for what forecasters say could be the state's most intense heat wave in 15 years, with the National Weather Service issuing an Extreme Heat Warning for much of the state from noon Wednesday through 8 p.m. Saturday.

The warning covers Eastern and Western Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington counties, along with many other areas across New Jersey. Heat index values are expected to range from 100 to 110 degrees each day, with the hottest conditions forecast for Thursday and Friday.

"The intensity and length of the extreme heat will exacerbate impacts to both people and infrastructure," the National Weather Service said. Forecasters added that this could be the hottest stretch of weather the region has experienced since July 2011.

Adding to the danger, overnight temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-70s to low 80s, offering little relief and increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses over several consecutive days.

Residents are urged to:

Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.

Spend as much time as possible in air-conditioned buildings.

Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.

Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.

Check on elderly relatives, neighbors, and others who may be vulnerable to the heat.

Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles, where temperatures can become deadly within minutes.

Anyone experiencing symptoms of heat exhaustion should move to a cool place, hydrate, and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen. Heat stroke is a medical emergency—call 911 immediately.

Officials also remind residents without access to air conditioning to call 211 or contact their county or state health department to locate cooling centers and emergency heat relief resources.

With dangerously high temperatures expected to continue through the Fourth of July holiday weekend, residents are encouraged to monitor the latest forecasts and take precautions to stay safe.

- WSJ: President Trump considered returning to an all-out war with Iran and in recent days held several talks with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Dan Caine about further strikes - but decided to stick to diplomatic talks for now, according to American sources familiar with the details

- Despite Israeli opposition, the United Nations is pushing to maintain a military presence in southern Lebanon after the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expires at the end of the year, Channel 12 news reports.

- Ghalibaf: There are disagreements within the US administration - Rubio is acting one way, and Vance another. Rubio tried to incite Gulf states against the MOU; HE IS OUR ENEMY, but we stand firmly behind the agreement. Rubio is trying to normalize relations between Israel and Lebanon, while our agreement preserves Lebanon's independence.

- Ghalibaf: In the first clause of the MOU, the US committed to guaranteeing the end of the war in Lebanon, the return of residents to their homes, and the implementation of Lebanon's national sovereignty over its entire territory. This is a very great victory, and we are now working to ensure its full implementation. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, we are committed to ensuring that movement there proceeds as agreed in the MOU. If the US does not fulfill its obligations in the talks, we are ready for war

- An American citizen in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of maintaining contact with Iranian intelligence operatives and carrying out paid assignments that included photographing sensitive sites in Israel, the Israel Police and Shin Bet announced on Tuesday. He was arrested several weeks ago.  

- Iranian Foreign Ministry: Access of IAEA inspectors to damaged nuclear facilities is BLOCKED. We will NOT hold a meeting with the US in the coming days; we have emphasized this very clearly

- According to a security report from the Joint Maritime Intelligence Center (JMIC), the security threat level in the Strait of Hormuz has been raised to "imminent." The JMIC, led by the United States, is a multinational maritime advisory body based in Bahrain. The statement reported that vessels continued to pass through the Strait of Hormuz via both the southern Omani corridor and the northern route under Iranian control, and that commercial passages with US assistance continue.

- Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz visited the security zone in southern Lebanon

- Former IDF Air Force Commander Amikam Norkin on the feasibility of a “blue-and-white “ operation in Iran: "We didn't hurt the Iranians enough to bring them to the right point in the negotiations, so there could be another show of some kind or another. But the military-strategic reality is that we won't be able to achieve many more achievements with more bombs, and so I think the State of Israel is at a very significant crossroads where policy decisions will be required"

- Kushner and Witkoff to meet in Qatar with Qatari mediators, NO high-level meetings planned between Iran and the US.

- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: "No negotiations, at ANY level, with the US side will be held in the coming days. The fact that US representatives are traveling to Qatar is not related to the Iranian delegation's trip," according to Qatar's Al Jazeera network

- WSJ reports that the Trump administration says that this is the United States' interpretation of the wording of the memorandum of understanding regarding Lebanon: "On this issue, the VP supports Secretary of State Rubio; no one on Trump's team is interested in forcing Israel to hand over all of southern Lebanon to an Iranian proxy, as Iran demands."

- Fox News Brit Hume: "So here we are. It’s hard to resist the conclusion that the President of the United States is being jerked around by an Iranian regime in much the same way that previous administrations have been

- Iran reported that Mohammad Akbar-Zadeh, a senior officer in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy and considered one of the "brains" behind Iran's strategy in the Strait of Hormuz, was killed in a car accident in the city of Kerman.

- A Hamas terrorist Jihad Al-Salami, who participated in holding hostages and commanded terrorists during the 10/7 massacre, was eliminated by the IDF.

- Representatives from the various US-led Board of Peace bodies involved in the postwar management of Gaza are meeting this week in Cyprus, as they seek to prepare a committee of Palestinian technocrats for entering the Strip in order to replace Hamas as governors of Gaza.

Chasunas:

Hertz - Bronner Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Baddouch - Toledano Ateres Esther

Hirsh - Zucker Ateres Blima

Doppelt - Weinreb Bais Faiga

Perlman - Rothenberg Ateres Reva

Sadwin - Heineman Fountain Ballroom 

Levy - Lebovics Lake Terrace 

Septimus  - Gross Ateres Chaim Elazar

Weather: today 86° Partly cloudy. 

The National Weather Service has issued extreme heat alerts for all 21 New Jersey counties starting Wednesday afternoon and continuing through Shabbos

Wednesday 98°

Thursday 104° (Fast of 17 Tamuz)

Friday 104°

Shabbos 100°

Sunday 95°

- Today 14 Tamuz: R'Yaakov Yitzhak HaLevi Ruderman (1901-1987). Founder & Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Ner Yisroel, Baltimore. Led the Yeshiva for 54 years 

- WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to connect without sharing their phone numbers for the first time in the app's 17-year history. The new feature, rolling out gradually, also includes an optional security key to help block unwanted first-time messages, giving users greater privacy and control.

- At the atzeres tonight in Bnei Brak Rav Yitzchok Yosef spoke to the bochurim: "Go to prison with your head held high with a sefer in hand, 95 percent of the detainees are Sephardim, we are in a racist country, you are shluchim of am Yisroel."

- At the conclusion of the Atzeres protest in Bnei brak it was decided if a yeshiva bochur from Bnei Brak is arrested all the rabbonim of the city will go out to protest in Prison 10

- Reporter: 'Zohran Mamdani said in an interview that he was open to being the poster child for socialist candidates.' 

President Trump: 'It's not socialism, It's really communism. I think it's the biggest threat to our nation since our founding, that includes World War 1, World War 2, September 11th. It includes the Pearl Harbor attack . I think this is the biggest threat to our nation.'

- Tens of Thousands head tonight to the kever of the ohr Hachaim Hakodosh on Har Hazeiaim on his yartzeit.

- New Jersey Senate Republicans

At 11 PM Sunday night, Trenton Democrats rushed through the largest budget in NJ history before anyone had the chance to read it. They rejected our efforts to cut waste, restore vital programs, & provide fair school funding for NJ's students. New Governor, same broken process.

- Giyus: The Attorney General and the Ministry of Defense oppose the pending draft Arrest Law which would freeze the arrests of yeshiva bochurim for three months: It creates a workaround to the military conscription law and legitimizes avoiding military service

- In addition to 1 million grant for Lakewood township the NJ Budget Restores $2M in Security Funding for BMG reversing earlier proposed cuts in Gov. Mikie Sherrill's initial budget plan.

- Beware Missionaries are in Lakewood today hanging out books and propaganda to residents 

- Feder status now launches a website to see all the videos.

- Hatzulas Nefashos issued a statement claiming it had been chosen by patient's family and Israeli medical team to transport a critically burned 7-year-old from Newark Airport but was prevented from doing so by another organization. See full letter Here  there's no public response Issued from other org.

- SCOTUS: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states may continue counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day if state law allows it and the ballots were postmarked by Election Day.

Following the decision, President Donald Trump called on the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require photo ID and proof of citizenship to vote and limit mail-in ballots to cases of illness, disability, military deployment, or travel. He criticized senators who have not supported the legislation

-With a change in routine today 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.

- Day Camp season begins today with girls proudly wearing their camp bags and other camp paraphernalia. After a long hard year and cold weather, the kinderlach get some time to unwind in a non pressure environment enjoying the summer fun. Thanks to the morah's and counselors who provide a fun Torah environment for the Lakewood kinderlach. 

-Heavy traffic: expect late morning traffic with new bus routes car pools

- Long Beach Yeshiva moves to their summer location in Princeton, NJ until end of Zman. New campus expected to be ready next year Pesach zman.

Tehillim: Please daven for Meir Pinchas ben Hadass Esther, a chassan and talmid of Yeshivas Oryasa in Jerusalem, who was critically injured in a serious car accident overnight on the road between Monsey and Kiryas Joel. The chassan, who is scheduled to be married next month, remains in critical condition. .

- Reports indicate additional ICE enforcement activity today in Lakewood. Federal agents reportedly stopped a van carrying construction workers near the corner of New Central Avenue and Princess Court. Further details have not yet been confirmed.

- Anti ICE protesters gathered again today at Lakewood Town Square on Clifton Ave.

- Lakewood to receive $1,000,000 Aid for municipal operations and public safety expenses from the new Jersey budget that will be voted on this week as Legislative leaders unveiled a revised $60.743 billion state budget Sunday

- Lakewood Township Committee will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, July 8, at 3:00 p.m. for a liquor license renewal hearing for Lake Terrace (License #1514-33-048-001). The meeting will be livestreamed.

- President Trump has directed all Americans to report gas station price gouging to officials after he noticed crude oil is CRASHING “WTI CRUDE - $69, and heading down. This is less than it was prior to the start of the Denuclearization of Iran!“ “GAS PRICES COMING DOWN, FAST! REPORT ANY ABUSES AT RETAIL LEVEL!!! President DJT

- New Jersey lawmakers have advanced a record $60.7 billion state budget, setting up a final vote Tuesday before the July 1 deadline. The budget includes a revamped property tax relief program for seniors, a full pension payment for public workers, and hundreds of millions of dollars for local projects across the state.

- Three members of Venezuela’s Jewish community have been confirmed dead as a result of earthquakes that have devastated the country, a communal leader told The Times of Israel on Sunday.Close to 1,500 people have been confirmed dead in the country

- Trump: Do you think people appreciate what a fantastic job we did in building and operating the Great American State Fair at the National Mall, packed with happy people, and everybody loving it? Ask yourself this simple question, “DO YOU THINK THAT OBUMA OR SLEEPY JOE BIDEN COULD HAVE DONE IT?” THE ANSWER IS NO!

- Giyus rally: This evening , a massive public Atzeres will take place in Bnei Brak, with tens of thousands expected to attend policeestimate 30,000. The event is intended for the Sephardic  bnei Torah community and will be led by leading  talmidei chachomim  members of the Council of Torah Sages, and roshei yeshivas, under the leadership of the Rishon LeZion, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef.

- Trump: Highest Poll Numbers Ever. Even Higher than Election Day, November 5th. This despite the fact that, IRAN WILL NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON

- Toaiva LGBT  legislation will be voted on tomorrow Tuesday in Trenton voting session as Lakewood area eyes how local assemblyman will vote. With a few bills up for vote one  bill would outlaw protesters blocking access to clinics and video-recording people outside of clinics and hospitals. insurers also would be prohibited from denying or limiting coverage of abortion and gender transition and identity medical services. NJ Bill S2260/ A2218. 

 Anothrr bill designates June as pride month in NJ still not schedules yet.

- 2 bills sponsored by Assemblyman Avi Schnall scheduled for vote tomorrow one for the nursing home industry Revises law related to licensure of nursing home administrators.

Another bill Requires unexpended State aid for nonpublic school nursing services and nonpublic school security services to be used to support nonpublic school transportation services.

- Netanyahu’s judges reiterate their recommendation that the prosecution drop the bribery charge. (​Amit Segal)

- New Jersey lawmakers add $359 million "pork" supplemental spending  bill alongside the proposed fiscal year 2027 state budget. The package also includes an increase in the state's child tax credit for eligible families. Critics have labeled some of the supplemental spending as "pork," while supporters say it funds important state and local priorities

- The U.S. dollar has climbed back above the 3-shekel mark for the first time since late April, reversing months of shekel strength amid weakness in global AI and semiconductor stocks, heightened regional tensions, and growing expectations that the Bank of Israel will soon cut interest rates.

-Levaya of R Meir Greisman Z"L today in Bet Shemesh 3pm live hook up HERE

Announcement of massive anti draft Atzeres protest today in Bnei Brak By the Sefardi Bnei Torah community

- Israel Defense Minister Katz in a briefing for military reporters:

Trump connected Iran and Lebanon because he wanted to have an agreement with Tehran. This prevented a huge hit against Hezbollah in all of Lebanon"

The enormous tunnel that was destroyed yesterday was not known to us before. We found tunnels that were not seen anywhere else. To blow them up, we will need hundreds of tons of explosives"

The danger of an invasion of Israel from Lebanon still exists - there are 1,200 Hezbollah terrorists from the fence to the Litani"

I informed the CENTCOM commander - we will not withdraw from the security zones in Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon"

Iran has not yet decided whether to return to the nuclear program"

The fighting in Iran will resume either because Trump decides that the negotiations are exhausted, or because Iran fires on Israel. If Iran attacks, this will be the third Iran war"

- Trump: “IRAN HAS REQUESTED A MEETING. IT WILL TAKE PLACE TOMORROW IN DOHA! President DJT” 

- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt in an interview with Fox News: Envoys Witkoff and Kushner will attend the meeting in Doha; technical talks will be held on the sidelines of the high-level talks. Trump wants the peace process to be implemented. 

- Iranian President: Iranian funds frozen in Qatar ($6 billion) will be transferred to Iran

- Trump: “Highest Poll Numbers Ever. Even Higher than Election Day, November 5th. This despite the fact that, IRAN WILL NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!”

- IDF Military Intelligence submitted a warning l that Hamas’s military wing is preparing for renewed war with Israel,the IDF believes that it must restart its offensive against Hamas, but the United States is opposed to this option. Instead, it said, Washington prefers to preserve the current status quo in the Gaza Strip while continuing to advance US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace initiative.

- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister confirms NO MEETING this week with the US negotiation team.

No meetings of the technical teams are planned for this week under the Memorandum of Understanding.

Consultations with Qatar will continue regarding the implementation of the other side's commitments in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding.

The round of talks by the technical teams will take place after the conditions for this are prepared and a date and place are set.

Chasunas: 

Smith - Kaplinsky Bais Faiga

Oppenheim - Barenholtz Ateres Reva

Bernath - Mueller Lake Terrace 

Lowy - Berkovic Neemas Hachaim 

Richt  - Oppenheimer Fountain Ballroom 

Eidenson Weinfeld Cedar Palace 

Frank -Shechter  Ateres Esther 

Ehrman - Steinharter Ateres Blima

Lieberchuk - Mordykovych Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

The Hachtara of Rabbi Yecheskel Lowenthal for the Lakewood Commons Shul will take place tonight in Bnos Bracha 1665 Corporate Road West. Seuda at 7:45

 Weather: 80° Considerable cloudiness. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible

Extended off Shabbos yeshiva bochurim have off today

Girls day camp starts tomorrow some on Tuesday 

- Trump: The FIFA Numbers are far greater than any World Cup in History. This is a Great Tribute to the United States of America. Thank you to all! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Chuck Schumer geta booed at the NYC Toaiva parade today by the far left.

- "Communism is the greatest threat to our country since World War I, World War II, Pearl Harbor, or 9/11!” President Trump is escalating his attacks on the political left days after socialist Democrats scored high-profile victories in New York's primary elections.

In a separate post, Trump labeled Washington, D.C., mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George a "communist" and vowed he would not allow the nation's capital to be "destroyed" by her.

- Agudas Israel od America: Tefillos needed 

We call upon Klal Yisroel to please daven for the Brisker Rosh Hayeshiva, Hagaon HoRav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveichik, Avrohom Yehoshua ben Etil, who requires great rachamei Shamayim. 

May we share besoros tovos.

- BDE: Petirah of R' Meir Greisman Z"L from Flatbush noted. Aal tzedaka and Tomech Torah He was 74. Survived by his wife and children, R' Duvy from Lakewood. Levaya today in Lakewood 4:30 pm at the chapel off 7th street with Kevurah in Eretz Yisroel.

- Chavivim car safety inspection today  free ar The Westeood business center bear Beru hall Lakewood/Toms River border off rt 9 from 1pm - 5pm checking fluid levels tire pressure valid paperwork.

- Hachnosas Sefer Torah tomorrow morning in Lakewood on behalf of SCHI procession leaving from Rachmastrivka Bais Medrash corner Oak and Vine at 2 30pm to SCHI

- Optimum power outage this morning in Lakewood  phone and internet service are down.

- Mexican community holding a rally in Downtown Lakewood against recent ICE arrests on Clifton Ave 

- An official in Venezuela’s Jewish community says there are two Jews among the 1,430 people confirmed dead so far in the devastating earthquakes that have rocked the country.

- The new fee on businesses in New Jersey who employ more than 50 people on Medicaid will not apply to part-time or per diem employees.

Employers with between 50 and 250 employees on Medicaid will pay $325 annually per employee and each dependant, between 250 and 500 employees will pay $525, and $725 for every employee over 500. The state expects to raise $145 million in Fiscal Year 2027.(One Jersey)

-B"H A three-day search for missing Bnei Brak resident 25-year-old Yisroel Mordechai Stern ended Sunday when he was found alive near Modi’in Illit, exhausted but conscious. Police confirmed his safe recovery after he disappeared Thursday, prompting a large search effort

-Knesset panel to advance measure freezing arrests of  Talmidei yeshivos for 90 days

-Giyus: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz drafted legislation to implement a temporary freeze on the enlistment of  yeshiva students while negotiations continue over legislation regulating military service exemptions. The proposed interim arrangement would suspend enforcement measures against eligible charedi men until a new draft law is finalized.The Arrest Cancellation Law would apply where a sbo hur studies 45 hours at a yeshiva, the rosh yeshiva will sign an affidavit, and a supervisory mechanism is established. It also allows up to 20% absences and provides for retroactive cancellation of arrest orders issued from July 1, 2023.

-Monmouth and Ocean counties, though both part of the Jersey Shore, show a significant income gap. In 2024, Monmouth County’s median household income was $124,845 about 40% higher than Ocean County’s $89,863. Monmouth ranked fifth in New Jersey, while Ocean ranked 15th, according to a Stacker report. App

- BDE: Petirah of Rebbetzin Rachel Lieff a"h Almana of Rav Yaakov Lieff Z L who served as Rav of the Avenue O Jewish Center, 

 mother of Harav Moshe Tuvia Lieff, Rov of Agudath Israel Bais Binyomin of Avenue L in Flatbush, and Harav Eliezer Simcha Lieff, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Gedola of South Monsey, has passed away at age 104. Levayah today at 12:00 p.m. at Yeshiva Gedola of South Monsey

- NJ Authorities say they found 109 homemade explosive devices and a suspected bomb-making lab at a home in Denville, New Jersey.

Prosecutors allege the explosives were “capable of massive destruction.” A 37-year-old man has been arrested and faces multiple charges as the investigation continues.

Jewish California Democrat chased out of San Francisco Toaiva March. Scott Wiener, the leading Democratic candidate to succeed Nancy Pelosi in Congress, chased from event by pro-Palestinian activists despite his criticism of Israel, with protesters calling him 'not progressive enough.

- NY Chasidic Leaders Call for Removal of imodest Bus Ads. Orthodox rabbis and community leaders are urging the MTA to remove advertisements promoting  filth, saying the displays are inappropriate for children and families using public transportation. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber said the agency is limited by First Amendment protections and cannot remove ads simply because some riders object to their content.

- LPD: Summer Safety Starts With You

Summer is a time to enjoy our parks, neighborhoods, and time with family and friends. The Lakewood Police Department is committed to helping everyone have a safe and enjoyable season.

A few simple reminders can go a long way:

• Lock your vehicle and remove valuables from plain view.

• Keep your home and garage doors secured.

• Report suspicious activity immediately.

• Slow down and watch for children, pedestrians, and bicyclists enjoying the outdoors.

Together, we can keep Lakewood a safe place to live, work, and visit all summer long.

If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1. To report suspicious activity, contact the Lakewood Police Department at 732-363-0200.

Stay safe. Stay alert. Have a great summer!

Brisk Talmidim At the kosel last night davening from their Rosh Yeshiva who is in need of a refuah.

Signs urging everyone to attend the Giyus  protest tomorrow in Bnei Brak organized by Rav Yitzchok Yosef shlita

- Joint statement to PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz: As part of the operation, the IDF has just destroyed the underground terror infrastructure of the Hezbollah terror organization in the Majdal Zun village area in southern Lebanon. The route, over 200 meters long and more than 25 meters deep, contained hundreds of weapons and several launch shafts intended to target the territory of the State of Israel and its citizens. Israel informed the US and the American representative in Lebanon in advance about the destruction of the infrastructure.

- The US and Iran have agreed to stop mutual attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and to hold a meeting on Tuesday in Doha

- The IDF has sent a very unusual notification warning to all of Northern Israel. A huge explosion will be heard in Lebanon in the coming hours. The IDF is about to blow up a massive Hezbollah underground terror infrastructure. The IDF said the earthquake detectors and warning systems might be activated, but there is no concern

- Talks scheduled this week between US and Iran in Switzerland  have been suspended due to the resumption of fighting - WSJ.

- The state television in Iran: The passage through the Strait of Hormuz still requires coordination with the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.

 - IDF eliminated one of the terrorists who celebrated near the burning tank on October 7: the commander of the Nokhba squad, who also stole IDF vehicles to Gaza

- IDF officer was killed in a clash with a Hezbollah  terrorists in southern Lebanon overnight. David Hazutt Hyd, 21, from Ashkelon. 

- Netanyahu on Erdogan's remarks: "We take his calls for the destruction of the State of Israel very seriously - we will draw the attention of the US to this. Almost every day passes without Erdogan calling for the destruction of the State of Israel - we take these words very seriously, because if we have learned one thing from the history of our people, when someone says they intend to destroy you, you must take them seriously. We take these matters seriously and will also bring these statements to the attention of our American friends. We are not ignoring them

-Turkey's president accused Israel of committing 'genocide' in Gaza hours after Israel's government officially recognized the genocide of 1.5 million Armenian Christians, as tensions deepen between Jerusalem and Ankara.

- Iranian media reported that the Speaker of the Parliament, Mohammad-Baqer Gahlibaf, spoke on the phone with the Speaker of the Parliament of Lebanon, Nabih Berri, regarding Hezbollah

- The IRGC released a video of the missiles fired tonight towards Bahrain and Kuwait in response to US strikes in southern Iran. One of the missiles read:

“The only success Trump will have is to increase the income of coffin and wheelchair manufacturers for his soldiers in this war of defeat

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Ocean County and surrounding areas from Wednesday afternoon through motzei shabbos, warning that dangerously hot conditions could produce heat index values of up to 110 degrees, with the most intense heat expected Thursday and Friday. Thursday also coincides with the Fast of 17 Tammuz, when many members of the Jewish community will be fasting from 4:20 am until 9: 20pm. Those planning to observe the fast are encouraged to prepare in advance by drinking plenty of fluids before the fast begins, limiting outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, and consulting a physician or rabbi if they have health concerns.

 Weather: 66° Mainly cloudy

Tomorrow 81° Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible..

Heat wave end of week. Thursday fast of  17 Tamuz temps will hit 102°

Tefillos for Brisk Rosh Yeshiva

- An Atzeres Tefillah took place tonight at the kosel, where thousands of talmidim from Brisk Yeshiva, along with American yeshiva bochurim, gathered to daven on behalf of Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik (Avrohom Yehoshua ben Ettil), who is in need of a refuah sheleimah.

- ICE raides continue in Lakewood with officers  making  illegals in the vicinity of Clifton  Ave and Rt 88. On Mexican Facebook groups they advised people not to go out if you don't have to.

- Hachnosas Sefer Torah tomorrow morning in Lakewood on behalf of SCHI procession leaving from Rachmastrivka Bais Medrash corner Oak and Vine at 2 30pm to SCHi.

- Netanyahu announces: "After the elections, I intend to establish a broad national unity government. Only in this way can we reach agreements among ourselves. I want to achieve a consensus on the issue of military conscription."

Frum partied fear they will not be part of the ruling coalition. This comes after  UTJ announced there's no right wing bloc.

- Large crowds were at the home of thr Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita this shabbos  wishing mazel tov as he  celebrated the birth of a granddaughter to his son Rav Shneur shlita 

- Giyus: Govt officials prepare legislation that will temporarily freeze the arrests of yeshiva bochhrim

- Netanyahu: "When you send people to prison and make arrests, it pushes the public away from enlistment."If a country in Europe were arresting Torah students, everyone would be horrified."

- The death toll from the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela has continued to climb, with some reports estimating that as many as 1,400 people have been killed. 

-JD  Vance signals a new America where Israel is no longer the exception. Politico reports Vance’s sharp warning reflects a broader shift in Washington, where Trump’s America First policy no longer appears to give Israel automatic priori

- A suited-up Mayor Zohran Mamdani leapt into an East Harlem pool Saturday morning to officially kick off the Big Apple’s summer pool season

- Biden criticized Trump today at a fundraiser: "It’s not just his vanity projects – tearing down the East Wing of the White House making room for his ballroom. Putting his name on the Kennedy Center. Building an arch in his own honor. Even hiring his own pool guy to fix the reflecting pool. Woah – what a loser,” Biden said to applause"

Search in Bnei Brak: A 25-year-old man, Yisroel Mordechai Stern, who has special needs, has been missing since Thursday after leaving his home in Bnei Brak. Hundreds of volunteers and rescue personnel have been searching continuously for nearly three days, including throughout Shabbos under special halachic authorization due to concerns that his life may be in danger.

- Segula  from the בעל הלשם  against  עין הרע to say 11 pesukim that begin and end with the letter נ.

Printed in siddurim by Motzei shabbos tefillos 

א. נֶגַע צָרַעַת כִּי תִהְיֶה בְּאָדָם וְהוּבָא אֶל הַכֹּהֵן. (ויקרא י"ג, ט')

ב. נַחְנוּ נַעֲבֹר חֲלוּצִים לִפְנֵי ה' אֶרֶץ כְּנָעַן וְאִתָּנוּ אֲחֻזַּת נַחֲלָתֵנוּ מֵעֵבֶר לַיַּרְדֵּן. (במדבר ל"ב, ל"ב)

ג. נָבִיא מִקִּרְבְּךָ מֵאַחֶיךָ כָּמֹנִי יָקִים לְךָ ה' אֱלֹהֶיךָ אֵלָיו תִּשְׁמָעוּן. (דברים י"ח, ט"ו)

ד. נָהָר פְּלָגָיו יְשַׂמְּחוּ עִיר אֱלֹהִים קְדוֹשׁ מִשְׁכְּנֵי עֶלְיוֹן. (תהילים מ"ו, ה')

ה. נָחִיתָ כַצֹּאן עַמֶּךָ בְּיַד מֹשֶׁה וְאַהֲרֹן. (תהילים כא כא)

ו. נֶגֶד אֲבוֹתָם עָשָׂה פֶלֶא בְּאֶרֶץ מִצְרַיִם שְׂדֵה צֹעַן. (תהילים ע"ח, י"ב)

ז. נַפְתִּי מִשְׁכָּבִי מֹר אֲהָלִים וְקִנָּמוֹן. (שיר השירים ה', י"ג)

ח. נֵר ה' נִשְׁמַת אָדָם חֹפֵשׂ כָּל חַדְרֵי בָטֶן. (משלי כ כז)

ט. נֹפֶת תִּטֹּפְנָה שִׂפְתוֹתַיִךְ כַּלָּה דְּבַשׁ וְחָלָב תַּחַת לְשׁוֹנֵךְ וְרֵיחַ שַׂלְמֹתַיִךְ כְּרֵיחַ לְבָנוֹן. (שיר השירים ד', י"ב)

י. נֻדוּ מִתּוֹךְ בָּבֶל וּמֵאֶרֶץ כַּשְׂדִּים צֵאוּ וִהְיוּ כְּעַתּוּדִים לִפְנֵי צֹאן. (דניאל ז', י"ג)

יא. נֹשְׁקֵי קֶשֶׁת מַיְמִינִים וּמַשְׂמִאלִים בָּאֲבָנִים וּבַחִצִּים בַּקָּשֶׁת מֵאֲחֵי שָׁאוּל מִבִּנְיָמִין. (שמואל א', כ"ג, ו')

לאחר מכן אומרים את התפילה הבאה:

"רִבּוֹנוֹ שֶׁל עוֹלָם, הַצֵּל אֶת עַמְּךָ בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל מִכָּל מִינֵי עַיִן הָרָע, וּכְשֵׁם שֶׁפֵּרַשְׂתָּ כְּנָפֶיךָ עַל אֲבוֹתֵינוּ שֶׁבַּמִּדְבָּר, שֶׁלֹּא שָׁלְטָה עֲלֵיהֶם עֵינָא בִּישָׁא דְּבִלְעָם, כֵּן תִּפְרוֹשׂ עָלֵינוּ בְּרַחֲמֶיךָ הָרַבִּים לִהְיוֹתֵנוּ מְכֻסִּים בְּמִכְסֶה וּבְהַנְהָגָה בִּשְׁמוֹתֶיךָ הַקְּדוֹשִׁים מִכָּל עֵינָא בִּישָׁא."

"אַתָּה סֵתֶר לִי מִצָּר תִּצְּרֵנִי רַנֵּי פַלֵּט תְּסֹבְבֵנִי סֶלָה."

"בִּטְחוּ בַה' עֲדֵי עַד כִּי בְּיָ-הּ ה' צוּר עוֹלָמִים."

"ה' עֹז לְעַמּוֹ יִתֵּן ה' יְבָרֵךְ אֶת עַמּוֹ בַשָּׁלוֹם."

- In the past 24 hours, the US struck dozens of targets in Iran in response to Iranian strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Trump warns US may be ‘forced to militarily complete the job’ in Iran after new strikes

- Trump: United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites, for violating the Cease Fire Agreement, AGAIN! It is very possible that they will never learn! There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable, and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist! President DJT

IRGC confirms launching attacks on US military sites in Kuwait, Bahrain after US strikes.

- Fox News reports that the latest US strikes on Iranian targets are complete.

- Netanyahu in a press conference tonight:

The US and Lebanon agreed on an Israeli security zone in southern Lebanon - until there is no longer a threat to Israel. Iran tried to force Israel to withdraw from Southern Lebanon - the agreement prevents this. Lebanon took a brave step. I thank President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their involvement and contribution regarding the agreement.

- The IDF maintains a hold on the entire anti-tank line and the ridge line controlling the first kilometers from the Lebanese border, including strategic points like the Beaufort, Kfar Tibet and the Ali Taher ridge.

nformation on the 2 areas where the IDF will withdraw in Lebanon for the pilot program is as follows:

1. One area under IDF control north of the Litani - the area of the villages Zotar al-Sharqiya and Zotar al-Arabiya, two villages captured a few weeks ago by the forces of the Givati Brigade.

2. Another area located south of the Litani but outside the yellow line - the area of the village of Andouria and its surroundings (the area west of Wadi Saluki

וּכשֵׁם שֶׁפָּרַשׂתָּ כּנָפֶיךָ עַל אֲבוֹתֵינוּ בַּמִּדבָּר והִצַּלתָּם מֵעֵינָה בִּישָׁא דּבִלעָם הָרָשָׁע כֵּן תִּפרֹש כּנָפֶיךָ עָלֵינוּ בּרַחֲמֶיךָ הָרַבִּים ונִהיֶה מכֻסִּים

Friday, June 26, 2026 / י״א תמוז תשפ"ו ערב שבת פרשת חקת-בלק

-Candle lighting: 8:12 pm

-Shkia/sunset: 8:30 pm

- מפטירין פרשת בלק, והיה שארית

-Pirkei Avos 'פרק ה

-Weather: Friday night 68° Cloudy skies then rain showers overnight Chance of rain 40%.

Shabbos day 78° Cloudy with showers. Chance of rain 60%. Locally heavy rainfall possible.

..אָז יָשִׁיר יִשְׂרָאֵל אֶת הַשִּׁירָה הַזֹּאת עֲלִי בְאֵר עֱנוּ לָהּ בְּאֵר חֲפָרוּהָ שָׂרִים כָּרוּהָ נְדִיבֵי הָעָם בִּמְחֹקֵק בְּמִשְׁעֲנֹתָם

    כִּי מֵרֹאשׁ צֻרִים אֶרְאֶנוּ וּמִגְּבָעוֹת אֲשׁוּרֶנּוּ הֶן עָם לְבָדָד יִשְׁכֹּן וּבַגּוֹיִם לֹא יִתְחַשָּׁב

                    וְלֹא אָבָה ה׳ אֱלֹהֶיךָ לִשְׁמֹעַ אֶל בִּלְעָם וַיַּהֲפֹךְ ה׳ אֱלֹהֶיךָ לְךָ אֶת הַקְלָלָה לִבְרָכָה כִּי אֲהֵבְךָ ה׳ אֱלֹהֶיךָ

  שבת שלום ומבורך

New version by Avrohom Fried composed by RYom Tov Ehrlich</ifram

This weeks Parshsa discusses the נחש הנחושת.
The symbol of the serpent on a pole is used as the international symbol of medicine. It is used today in modern times as the symbol of medicine and healthcare. Commentators have interpreted the symbol to mean many different things. Some attribute it to the Rod of Asclepius of greek culture or other. However, the origin most likely comes from the נחש הנחושת the Nehushtan that we read in this weeks parshas chukas. Where hashem commands Moshe Rabbeinu to build a "serpent of bronze" that was used to heal those who looked upon it (Numbers 21:4-9).

 The Mishna in Rosh HaShana states, וכי נחש ממית או נחש מחיה ! אלא בזמן שישראל מסתכלין כלפי מעלה ומשעבדים את לבם לאביהם שבשמים היו מתרפאים ואם לא היו נימוקים

that the snakes were not intrinsic to either the plague or the recovery from it, but rather everything depended upon the degree to which the people would be able to  direct their hearts to HaShem.

In these trying times let us lift our eyes to our father in heaven and daven that he heal all those that are sick,  and bring  רפואות , ברכות, ישועות ובשורות טובות to all of klal yisrael

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 Friday, June 26, 2026 / י״א תמוז תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת חקת-בלק

Candle lighting 8:12 PM

Shkiah/sunset 8:30 pm

Latest shabbos of the year 

weather: 87° Cloudy skies

 Friday night 68° Cloudy skies then rain showers overnight Chance of rain 40%.

Shabbos day 78° Cloudy with showers. Chance of rain 60%. Locally heavy rainfall possible.

Welcome home bochurim last off shabbos of the year 

Boys elementary schools off today

First yartzeit of Rav Yisroel Hersh Eidelman  ZL of MTJ

15th Yartzeit of Leiby Kletzky ZL

- Trump on the RENT FREEZE in New York City: “What [Mayor Zohran Mamdani] doesn't say is that these buildings will soon turn into ghettos and slums, and that everybody will continue leaving New York. And as this spreads throughout the country very much like an uncontrollable form of cancer. The country itself will be taken down. It will be third world… It’s not going to happen to the United States of America.” 

“Communism, really, is the past, and freedom is the future.”

- President Trump sends a massive warning to European countries considering adding a new digital services tax on U.S. companies, saying any nation that moves forward will "immediately be met with a 100% TARIFF on any and all Goods sent to the United States."

- Rabbi Ephraim Wachsman will be spending shabbos in the Deal,NJ  Sephardi community.

- Lakewood's ZIP code 08701 ranked as the most populated ZIP code in New Jersey

Ocean County town tops New Jersey's most populated ZIP codes New Jersey remains the nation's most densely populated state, and new U.S. Census Bureau data shows the Garden State's population continues to grow. The state's population increased by 0.3%, rising from 9,261,699 to 9,290,841 residents. Among the findings, Lakewood's ZIP code 08701 ranked as the most populated ZIP code in New Jersey, reflecting the township's continued rapid growth.

- The planned atzeres protest by Yeshivas Mir has been cancelled as the bocur has been released from military prison 

- Grand opening Truffle Grill & Bar 604 2nd Ave Long Branch, NJ 07740 under JSOR Hashgocha.

- Old Bakery in keansburg NJ closing chef says “Bakeries are a dying breed,” “There are a lot of people not eating sweets today; everyone’s on Ozempic.”

- Politico: New Jersey lawmakers steered state money to employers, relatives and clients

Add-ons to the state budget have become an annual tradition for the Democrats who control the state Legislature.

- Hundreds packed B"M Bais Yitzchok of BMG in Lakewood last night for an atzeres tefilah on behalf of Brisk Rosh Yeshiva Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik who is in need of rachmei Shamayim. Avrohom Yehoshua Ben Ettil.

- Dozens of demonstrators gathered in Bnei Brak today, calling for Charedi men to be drafted into the IDF, in response to anti-draft protests held earlier this week. The protesters blocked traffic at the Coca-Cola Junction, but police handled the demonstration with a noticeably lighter touch than they did earlier this week, when officers used force to disperse anti-draft protests by yeshiva bochurim, drawing criticism over the apparent difference in policing.

- Update: The body of the young avreich, R' Akiva Rand z"ל, who was tragically killed in the devastating accident near Chișinău, Moldova, has been released by local authorities.

He is expected to be flown to Israel on a specially chartered private plane, likely before Shabbos, so that he can be brought to kevurah without further delay bringing a tremendous sense of relief to his family and the hundreds of chassidim who have been anxiously awaiting the news. Earlier, the Chernobyler Rebbe had issued an emotional call to Klal Yisroel to increase tefillos for the swift release of R' Akiva's body from the Moldovan authorities.

- Vaad L’Mishmeres Shatnez recommends that all rekelach, bekeshes, and of course woolen coats, regardless of brand, be properly tested and not presumed to be free of Shatnez. The belief that these garments cannot contain Shatnez is incorrect and should not be relied upon by a Torah Jew who is careful about Shatnez. Additionally, proper guidance from qualified experts is essential, and assumptions regarding kashrus—whether in food or clothing—should not replace proper verification, oversight, and adherence to the standards required of a Torah-observant consumer. 

- Trump: For all of those who like to say that Barack Hussein Obama, and his Vice President, Sleepy Joe Biden, did as many Criminal ICE removals as President Trump, the figures are just in. Number One, they included hundreds of thousands of people that never came close to getting into our Country, a difference of perhaps 50% in the numbers. We don’t include such categories but, even if we did, ICE and CBP removed many more Illegal Aliens under President Trump than under Obama — It’s not even close! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP

- New Jersey American Water. A mandatory conservation notice has been issued for customers in Monmouth and Ocean Counties to reduce water usage due to ongoing drought conditions. Customers must limit all non-essential outdoor water use until further notice, including limiting outdoor watering to twice per week or less if it rains. 

- Rav Dov Landau issued a public call Thursday night urging the public not to participate in street demonstrations or protests. His remarks came just days after Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch expressed support for the nationwide protest vehicle convoy held across Israel. Rav Landau delivered the message during a gathering at his home in Bnei Brak attended by dozens of Roshei Yeshiva intended to summarize the historic fundraising trip by keren Olam HaTorah. He said "All kinds of other protests that we did not hear about from our rebbeim Zatzal in previous generations are not our way,, "Very often these protests cause serious damage to the charedi public's image. We must remember that the most important thing is dedication, and ameilus baTorah. Strengthening Limud haTorah within the bais medrash is what will help counter these decrees and difficulties." 

- Keren Olam HaTorah funds also Mizrachi yeshivos that were cut from funding. Editorial from bakehila editor Shlommo Kook "And here the details that are not known: This money is not intended only for charedi yeshivos. In the list of Torah institutions expected to suffer budget cuts, every yeshiva that refuses to cooperate with the draft law will see discriminatory enforcement, without exception. Likewise, many yeshivos of the Religious Zionist community, including Mercaz HaRav, are expected to receive significant monthly budget cuts. Great Torah scholars who attempted to draft the regulations did not ask whether the institution was charedi or knitted-kippah They saw before them Torah institutions in the Beis Medrash and acted to save them.

- Lakewood schools tried to stop New Jersey from taking it over on Wednesday.

In front of Administrative Law Judge Susan Scarola, Lakewood school board attorney Joshua Forsman sought to have the intervention halted in the first hearing related to the state Department of Education's hostile takeover of the school district. In a 30-minute session before Scarola the state Attorney General’s Office countered that the takeover effort is going by the proper procedures. APP

- More than 700 rabbis on Friday released an open letter denouncing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s speech last week that likened AIPAC to “monsters,” saying the comments endangered American Jews and demanding an apology. The rabbis hail from New York and around the US and represent a range of denominations, including Reform, Conservative, Orthodox and Reconstructionist.

- Venezuela earthquakes toll more than doubles to 589 

- President Trump's former National Security Advisor John Bolton is pleading guilty to 1 of the 18 counts against him in his classified documents case, facing a possible 5-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $2.25 million.

- A NYC board voted to freeze rents for up to two years for about 1 million rent-stabilized apartments, delivering on a key piece of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s agenda while rattling the real estate industry.

At yesterday's Lakewood Township Committee meeting, routine business was conducted, with the most noticeable change being Mayor Ray Coles' new beard. There were no public comments. The committee defended its continued use of virtual meetings, highlighting that Committeeman Menashe Miller was able to participate remotely from Germany while on military assignment.

The meeting did not address the possibility of adopting a hybrid format holding meetings in person while allowing remote participation via Zoom a model used by many neighboring municipalities. Critics argue that Lakewood's continued reliance on virtual meetings has limited public accessibility since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Summer kicks off in the  catskills at the Woodbourne Shul

- Senior US official: The US military is striking Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz 

- CENTCOM announced that they attacked Iranian missile and drone storage sites and command centers.

- Israel and Lebanon have reached a framework agreement for the IDF to begin partially withdrawing from southern Lebanon, a source familiar with the matter tells The Times of Israel. 

Israeli forces will pull out of two areas located inside the six-mile-long buffer zone the IDF has established in southern Lebanon. The Israeli troops will be replaced by members of the Lebanese forces, the source says.

- Major Diplomatic Breakthrough: The trilateral framework constitutes a major achievement for Israel, which completely rejects Iran's attempt to force a unilateral withdrawal from southern Lebanon and denies Iran and Hezbollah any role whatsoever in Lebanon. Following a long negotiation between the US, Israel, and Lebanon, representatives of the three countries signed a trilateral working framework aimed at leading to future agreements between Israel and Lebanon in order to end the conflict between the countries and reach a peace settlement. Israel will maintain its security zone along the Yellow Line border in Lebanon until the day Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations in Lebanon are disarmed and no longer pose a threat from Lebanon to the territory of the State of Israel.

- PM Netanyahu Announces Lebanon Security Agreement right before Shabbos 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that negotiations in Washington between Israel, Lebanon, and the United States have resulted in a new security arrangement.

According to Netanyahu, Israel's key achievement is maintaining its security zone in southern Lebanon, which will remain in place as long as Hezbollah remains armed and continues to pose a threat. He also described the agreement as a significant setback for Iran, saying Israel, Lebanon, and the U.S. made clear that Tehran has no role in Lebanon through Hezbollah or any other terrorist organization. As part of the agreement, the Lebanese Army will begin taking control of two pilot areas on the recommendation of the IDF—one south of the Litani River and another in a limited area north of the Litani that the IDF says is no longer operationally necessary. Netanyahu stressed that Israel will continue to enforce its original security zone beyond the range of anti-tank missiles and will not allow Hezbollah or civilians to enter it, concluding: "Israel's security comes first."

- Trump accuses Iran of foolishly  firing 4 drones at ships in Hormuz. 

Trump: The Islamic Republic of Iran shot at least four One Way Attack Drones at Ships transversing the Strait of Hormuz. One of the Drones solidly hit the upper deck of a large and very expensive Cargo Carrying Ship. Damage was done, but the Ship was able to proceed on its way. We knocked down three other Drones. Obviously, this is a foolish violation of our Ceasefire Agreement. President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Bloomberg: Oman has informed European parties that there is no possibility of returning to the pre-war situation in the Strait of Hormuz, and that ships passing through the strait may be required to pay tolls.

- Iranian media: A "communication line" has been established between Iran and the US in the Strait of Hormuz.

- An Iranian source told the New York Times that Tehran is furious with Oman for allowing ships to pass through an alternative route in the Strait of Hormuz without coordinating with the IRGC. In response, Iran launched a drone at a ship in the strait to damage the passage and completely halt maritime traffic in the area.

-Four IDF soldiers, including two officers, were injured in a clash with a Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon on Thursday night, the military said Friday, as Israel and Lebanon were set for another day of direct talks in Washington.

- The Israeli Air Force struck and killed seven Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon this morning, after they were identified transporting weapons near Israel’s buffer zone, the military says.

- Israel Defense Minister Katz posts a response to Qanni’s threats: “The commander of Iran's Quds Force, Qaani, has recently been issuing numerous threats toward Israel. It seems the image of a collaborator suited him much better than this ridiculous barrage of threats. Either way, if Iran attacks Israel, it will be its biggest mistake yet. Here, no Hormuz or firing at the population will help it. Nothing will stop us. Our forces are prepared to finish the job.”

-Israel and Lebanon on Thursday wrapped up a third day of US-mediated negotiations in Washington without an agreement on a partial Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, although the sides agreed to extend talks for an extra day.

- Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Gulf States and the US State Department Secretary Marco Rubio:

1. Support the disarmament of all militias not affiliated with the Lebanese government.

2. Support negotiations between Israel and Lebanon.

3. Continue negotiations with Iran to end the war and prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons.

4. Peace in the region requires addressing Iranian threats, including drones, missiles, and support for terrorist proxies.

5. The Hormuz Strait must be opened and navigation through it must be free and without tolls.

6. All investment in Iran must be contingent on a final agreement.

7. Condemnation of attacks by Iraqi groups on neighboring countries.

- Hezbollah’s Chief Naeem Qasem is feeling good: “We declare this clearly: We have broken the 'US-Israeli project' and entered a new phase. America and Israel wanted to eliminate the existence of Iran by changing the regime and controlling the country, and they believed they could do so. Iran stood firm. Israel must leave without conditions or restrictions. There is no normalization and no cancellation of the state of hostility; there are no achievements for Israel, and there is no partial presence in the Lebanese land”

The fast Day of Erev Shabbos Parshas Chukas 
By Rabbi Yehuda Spitz
‘Zos Chukas HaTorah’ There is no mention in the Gemara of the week of Parshas Chukas being one of tragedy, nor is it mentioned by the Rambam, nor Tur, nor Shulchan Aruch! Not even in the Siman where tragedies and proper days to fast are mentioned, Orach Chaim 580! In fact, most are wholly unfamiliar with anything specifically attributed to this week. Yet, the Magen Avraham, citing the Sefer HaTanya, tells of a terrible, albeit fascinating, historical tragedy. on Erev Shabbos Parshas Chukas. On that day, in the year 1242, 20 wagonloads (other versions state 24) filled with Gemaros and Talmudic literature, were burned in Paris.

The Magen Avraham prefaces his terrible tale by quoting certain writings[2]
explaining that it is “worthwhile for every Jew to cry for the burning of the Torah”. He then proceeds to tell of a customary annual fast specifically for this purpose,  by agents of the Church and King Louis IX. The pretext was a public debate between an apostate monk and several of the most eminent rabbinical authorities in France; the official verdict against them a foregone conclusion[3]. The impact and importance of this loss was tremendous. Keep in mind that this occurred over 200 years before the printing press was invented, and each of these volumes was a priceless, handwritten manuscript. In fact, this was considered such an enormous loss for Klal Yisrael, that the famed Maharam M’Rottenburg[4], an eyewitness, composed an elegy for our loss, ‘Sha’ali Serufa Ba’Aish’, deemed so essential, that it is incorporated into the Kinos recited every Tisha B’Av (Kinah 41).

The great rabbis at the time, at a loss to understand the extent of the tragedy, inquired of Heaven by means of a dream (known as a she’elas chalom) to discover whether this terrible event had been so decreed by Hashem. The heavenly reply was a succinct three words ‘Da Gezeiras Oraysa’. This is the Aramaic translation (see Targum Onkelus) of the opening verses to Parshas Chukas, ‘Zos Chukas HaTorah’, ‘These are the decrees of the Torah’ (Bamidbar Ch. 19, verse 2). The Rabbanim understood from this cryptic reply that the burning of the Talmud was indeed Heavenly decreed. Moreover, they gleaned that it was due to the proximity of the Parsha that the tragedy transpired, and not the day of the month[5].

Therefore, and as opposed to every other fast on the Jewish calendar, instead of a specific day established as a fast day, this one, designated a Taanis for Yechidim (fast for individuals), was set annually on the Erev Shabbos preceding Parshas Chukas. For those fasting, Asarah B’Teves would not be the only Taanis that practically occurs on a Friday[6]!

Retribution for the Rambam?

Rav Hillel of Verona, a talmid of Rabbeinu Yonah, and another eyewitness to these events, wrote a famous letter[7] in which he considered the burning of the Talmud as a clear sign of Divine anger and retribution for the burning of the works of the Rambam, in the exact same place in Paris not even forty days prior!

After the Rambam’s passing (in 1204), many great scholars who did not agree with his philosophical observations in his ‘Moreh Nevuchim’ and ‘Sefer HaMada’ banned his sefarim, with a tremendous controversy erupting throughout the Torah world[8]. Eventually, a number of his detractors submitted copies of his work to the monks of the Dominican Order to determine whether the Rambam’s works contained heretical ideas. The Dominican Friars, naturally, summarily concluded that the Rambam’s writings were not only false, but blasphemous. In 1234, inMontpelier, France, they publicly collected and burned all copies they found of ‘Moreh Nevuchim’ and ‘Sefer HaMada’. Similarly, in 1242, afanatical mob burned many of the Rambam’s writings in Paris. Less than 40 days later, at the exact same site, the 24 wagonloads of the Talmud were burned, on Erev Shabbos Parshas Chukas[9].

According to Rav Hillel’s letter, the famed Rabbeinu Yonah, one of the Rambam’s primary opponents, took the Talmud burning as a Divine sign, and publicly and vociferously denounced his former position and opposition against the Rambam’s writings and instead emphatically concluded “Moshe Emes V’Toraso Emes, V’Kulanu Bada’in!” “Moshe and his Torah are true (here referring to the Rambam), while we all are liars”[10]. He planned on traveling to the Rambam’s grave (in Teverya) and begging forgiveness. Some say this tragic incident was the catalyst of Rabbeinu Yonah’s writing what came to be known as his Magnum Opus, ‘Shaarei Teshuva’.

Further Grounds for Fasting

After discussing the burning of the Talmud, the Magen Avraham offers another reason for fasting. On this very day, Erev Shabbos Chukas, two entire cities of Jews were brutally decimated, as part of the Gezeiras Ta”ch V’Ta”t, the Cossack massacres led by Bogdan Chmielnitsky ym”sh[11] in 1648 - 1649, as recorded by the Shach.

Although most know of the Shach as simply one of the preeminent halachic authorities, due to his extensive and authoritative commentary and rulings on the Shulchan Aruch, few know that he also wrote a sefer titled ‘Megillas Eifa’[12], detailing the horrific slaughter of tens of thousands (possibly hundreds of thousands!) of Jews (and hundreds of entire communities) during these terrifying years. Among his entries he mentions the two cities that were wiped out on this same day in the year 1648 (5408). Hence, the Magen Avraham avers, that it is proper to fast (Taanis Yachid) on Erev Shabbos Chukas, due to both of these tragedies happening on this same day in history.

Kiddush Levana opportunity 

Chasunas: 

Klein - Klor Lake Terrace

Stern - Friedman Fountain Ballroom

Neuman - Krohn Bais Faiga

Lederer - Goldberg Ateres Esther

Meiseles - Horwitz Cedar Palace 

Chase - Weider Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Backenroth - Rosenberg Ateres  Chaim Elazar 

- Tehillim gathering tonight in BMG as Lakewood The roshei yeshiva call on the talmidei hayeshiva to learn and daven for refuah sheleima for the Brisk Rosh Yeshiva Rav Avrohom Yehoshua ben Ettil Soloveitchik. There will be Tehillim B'tzibur at Bais Mesrash Bais Yitchok 10:50 pm. 7th st and private way.

- Chumash Shiur by Harav Yeruchom Olshin shlita 11:30 pm at B"M Ateres Bracha live 646-726-9977

Haahkafa With Rav Gershon Ribner shlita

The persistent struggle in ever present temptations – The battle and the war Abstaining from sinning due to cultural or sociological considerations Why would HG”R Shimon Shkop opt teaching in YU over Grodno Why an insular sheltered youngerman joins an out of town Kollel Ingratiating yourself with your in laws

 Weather: 85° Partly cloudy.

shabbos will be rainy

 Boys Schools have half today as yeshiva camp starts Monday 

- Tehillim gathering tonight in BMG as Lakewood The roshei yeshiva call on the talmidei hayeshiva to learn and daven for refuah sheleima for the Brisk Rosh Yeshiva Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik. There will be Tehillim Betzibur at Bais Mesrash Bais Yitchok 10:50 pm.

- Trump: The Communists are finally making their move. I’ve been waiting and preparing for this for a long time. It’s easy to be a Communist — All you have to do is say, “I’ll give you everything,” but that means you’re taking it away from others that have earned it. Over thousands of years, that Ideology has not worked once. The game is on. Enjoy watching! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Giyus: Mir  Yerushalayim Yeshiva will hold a public atzeres tefilah and protest at Kikar Zaks near Zhville this coming Sunday in response to the arrest of a bochur who is a talmid in Mir at a enlisting office in Beer Sheva when he went to arrange a deferment. The atzeres will officially be a public machaah but no other form or protest If the bochur is not released by Sunday the atzeres will proceed 

-  At Today's Lakewood Township Committee meeting, it was business as usual although Mayor Ray Coles debuted a new beard. Otherwise, there wasn't a single public comment. The committee again defended its continued reliance on virtual meetings, noting that Committeeman Menashe Miller was able to participate remotely from Germany, where he is serving on military assignment. 

What wasn't discussed was the option many municipalities have adopted: holding meetings in person while also offering Zoom for remote participation. Neighboring towns have long returned to in-person meetings out of respect for their residents. Meanwhile, Lakewood officials have continued meeting virtually, with critics arguing they have remained largely inaccessible to the public since the COVID era.

- Relatives of a  frum 75-year-old kosher bakery owner found shot dead near a Queens park lake last month said they suspected the “visibly Jewish” man was targeted in a hate crime – as investigators and family bumped the award for any leads on the slaying to $20,000. NYP

- Although an agreement has been reached on the topline number for the $60.7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, New Jersey’s top Democrats are still working out many details and the process again appears poised to stretch to the eve of the government shutdown deadline of July 1st.

- A majority of Israelis oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reported deal with ultra-Orthodox parties Shas and United Torah Judaism to swiftly advance some of their legislative agenda in exchange for supporting coalition priorities, according to a Channel 12 poll. The two Charedi parties have denied the existence of a deal, despite widespread reports on its details. The survey finds that 62% oppose the agreement, while just 23% support it. Even among coalition voters, 22% say they oppose the deal.

-Giyus:  IDF has decided to establish a charedi  base City" at a cost of tens of millions. It will be built in the Jordan Valley, will include training for all Charedi tracks, officers' courses, fighters and combat supporters. It will have an external compound for women, mikvaos and shuls. And this is happening despite failing to meet Charedi recruitment targets.channel 13

- Reports of additional ICE arrests in Lakewood today at a car mechanic shop off Route 88, following activity yesterday in which workers were detained at a grocery store off Clifton Avenue.

- Thousands are heading up today to the Catskills for the official start of summer.

Traffic alerts are in effect around the MetLife Stadium area due to World Cup games taking place today. Motorists are advised to avoid the Turnpike and Route 3 and instead use alternate routes.

- Lechem sourdough bakery from Lakewood opened a location in the Catskills in MOnticello off Broadway 

- Deal Nj more restaurants opening CASA dairy Italian kosher restaurant is now open Located at 232 Norwood Avenue, Ocean, NJ 07755

Slices pizza moved to another location on Norwood 

-Tehillim for Rosh HaYeshiva, HaRav Reuven Feinstein, shlita who is having a procedure today Sholom Reuven ben Shima

-Tefilos in Brisk: Continuous tefilos took at Brisk Yeshiva, the Kosel and in Meron for a refuah sheleima the recovery of Brisk Rosh Yeshiva Rav Avraham Yehoshua ben Ettil Soloveitchik.

Venezuela earthquake: Authorities reported that the death toll from the two powerful consecutive earthquakes that struck the Latin American country has risen to 188, while the number of injured stands at 1,520.

-Lakewood township commite meeting today remote only watch livestream Here

 See agenda Here 

Items on the agenda 

-The addition of two new NJ Transit bus stops along southbound Route 9. The proposed stops would be located near 6th Street and 4th Street, with the request now moving to the NJDOT for final approval.

-Public sale of property

Block 1139, Lot 1 – Vacant 0.918-acre property at Havens Ave / Vine Ave / Broadway (R-12 zone) Sale price: $3,000,000 minimum bid

-Accepting a 25k Energy Plan through a NJBPU grant to help align the township with New Jersey’s goal of 100% clean energy by 2050

-A 5 year Tax abatement to Towbin Realty, located at 850 Towbin Avenue

-No Parking along Park avenue MOnday - Friday at Gratter building from Park Avenue and Second Street and extending 764 feet south.

-No Parking on Massachusetts 50 feet both sides of Payne street 

-Vacating “paper street” from public use known as Beaumont Street

Publi can comment  during meeting via email [email protected]

- Day trip ideas Free tour at Amazon warehouse fillfilment center age 6 an older must schedule in advance here 

- North Jersey police are warning of a rise in thefts targeting Honda and Acura vehicles, with criminals stealing airbags and crash sensors in quick break-ins. Similar cases in Clifton and Teaneck have led to arrests and increased police patrols.

-The Lakewood Board of Education challenged New Jersey’s planned state takeover of the district during its first court hearing, calling the intervention a “drastic” and “extreme” measure. State officials argued the takeover is being carried out through the proper legal process. No witnesses testified during the brief hearing, with further proceedings expected. App

-  El Al Airlines will suspend its Tel Aviv-Moscow flights for the coming days due to developments between Russia and Ukraine and recent aviation incidents in the region, a spokesperson says.

- Members of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah in Eretz Yisroel, in a special letter, have joined the call of Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch shlita to observe a taanis dibbur at the beginning of the sedorim, as a zechus to strengthen the fight against the enemies of Yiddishkeit. The letter was signed by Rav Meir Tzvi Bergman, Rav Berel Povarsky, Rav Aviezer Pilz, Rav Dovid Cohen, and Rav Lazer Yehuda Finkel.

-The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a Hawaii law in a 6-3 ruling that barred people with concealed-carry permits from bringing firearms onto private property open to the public  such as stores, restaurants, hotels, malls, and gas stations, unless the property owner gave explicit permission. 

- New York Attorney General Letitia James criticized the Democratic Party's progressive wing, warning that efforts to reshape the party could deepen internal divisions. Her comments came after Zohran Mamdani’s primary victory and endorsements of several progressive candidates.

- Rent control vaad in Yerushalayim Roshei yeshiva and Kollel heads Launch Housing Committee to Curb Rent Hikes for Kollel Families A new "Housing Committee" (Va'ad Diyur) to address sharp rent increases affecting avreichim on several streets including: Panim Meiros Sorotzkin, Menachem Meishiv, Zayist Ra'anan, Imrei Bina, Toras Chessed, and Divrei Chaim. Organizers say landlords have been exploiting the local housing shortage, placing a heavy financial burden on kollel families. The new committee will now set and oversee rental price guidelines for kollel apartments in the area. Under the new rules, kollel or yeshiva students who rent without the committee's approval risk losing their right to study at participating yeshivos and kollelim. The notices are signed by numerous rosh yeshivas and kollel heads who say they will enforce the regulation among their talmidim

- New IRS data reveals NJ has bled a staggering $48.25 BILLION in taxable income since 2004 as residents and businesses flee our crushing tax structure. Just last year, another $2.8 billion walked out the door to states like Florida and Pennsylvania.

- The Postmaster General announced the USPS will NOT deliver mail-in ballots to states that refuse to comply with President Trump’s executive order and provide lists of eligible voters.

- US Supreme Court deals blow to activist judges by allowing the Trump administration to Block "asylum seekers" from entering America In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court rules that asylum seekers standing in Mexico have not “arrived in the United States” under immigration law, meaning they aren’t entitled to inspection or allowed to apply for asylum until they actually cross the border.

- Just 7% of voters, mostly young and white, led Mamdani’s NYC socialist election surge.

- The heads of the Hesder Yeshivos announced that yeshiva students will enlist in the Armored Corps in August.After a meeting with the IDF Chief of Staff and senior military officials, and following a special discussion on the integration of female soldiers in combat units, the yeshiva heads decided that Hesder students will proceed with their scheduled enlistment into the Armored Corps as planned.

- The spokesperson for Iran's National Security Committee threatened in a post on X that the negotiations could collapse and war could begin, citing recent statements by U.S. officials.

- The evacuation of around 11,000 mariners stranded by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has been suspended after an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) says. The UN’s maritime agency said earlier this week it would begin evacuating 600 ships and their crews that were trapped by the US-Iran war, after Washington and Tehran agreed a preliminary deal to end the conflict.

- Iran fired on a cargo ship that reported earlier being hit by a projectile as it attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, two US officials tell Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity.

- WSJ: Iran plans to make billions from reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran estimates that security and safety services in the Strait will generate nearly $40 billion a year for the countries involved (Iran and Oman)

The IDF says it struck and killed at least six Hezbollah operatives who posed a threat to troops operating in southern Lebanon today.

-  Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz, according to two senior U.S. official

- Vance: "We agreed with the Iranians that a Revolutionary Guard officer and an officer from the US Central Command will sit together in Qatar. That way, we will resolve many of the conflicts between us."

- The Israeli government will officially recognize the Armenian genocide carried out by the Ottoman Empire, after decades in which Israel refrained from doing so for political reasons related to Turkey.

- Quds Force Commander of the Revolutionary Guards: "If Israel does not voluntarily withdraw from South Lebanon today, it will be forced to leave there tomorrow defeated

- A senior U.S. official told Reuters that Israel has withdrawn from part of southern Lebanon, and the Lebanese army will deploy there instead.According to the senior official, the Israeli withdrawal is a gesture of “good will” toward the Lebanese government.

- Rubio: The Iranian regime is still led by extremist clerics. This has always been the case, and it continues to be so today.

- Rubio: “You're not going to have peace and stability in this region as long as there are non-state actors operating within the boundaries and borders of sovereign countries and being funded by Iran."

- Israeli, Lebanese officials deny US claim that IDF withdrew from parts of Lebanon

- Oil prices have fallen to prewar levels as the United States say flows through the Strait of Hormuz are nearing normal, and its top diplomat wraps up a Gulf tour aimed at winning support for a preliminary Iran deal. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says shipments through the strait are approaching levels seen before the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, with at least 20 million barrels exiting the strait in the previous 24 hours.

- Ghalibaf disputed Trump’s statement about the use of funds: “America falsely claims that the assets unfrozen for us will be used to purchase American agricultural products. Interesting. The only crop we harvest is what you sowed: decades of distrust. It is organic, abundant, and grows at home. But apparently, the United States only exports genetically modified soybeans, broken promises, and nonsense.”

- A IDF  reserve soldier was lilled in an “operational accident” in southern Lebanon last night. Basil Sweid, 32, a truck driver from Peki’in. The military says Sweid was killed when his refueling truck overturned in the Rab al-Thalathine area.

- Rubio claims Israel-Lebanon talks close to yielding ‘commitment of intent’

- Israel and Lebanon are making good progress in their talks in the United States and are close to making a “commitment of intent,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims,

- The IDF has postponed the demolition of several Hezbollah terror infrastructures in southern Lebanon amid the current ceasefire with the terror group, The Times of Israel has learned.

- A tunnel in the southern Lebanon village of Majdal Zoun, which reporters visited last week, has not yet been demolished.

- A Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander was killed in an Israeli strike in the southern Gaza Strip this week, the military announces.

Chasunas:

Goldstein - Hamburger  Bais Faiga

Ginsberg - Dickstein The Beru

Reichman - Follman  Lake Terrace 

Shcechter - Golombeck Fountain Ballroom

Herzog - Britz Ne'emas Hachaim

Baum - Tessler Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Engelman - Deutsch Ateres Blima

Koslowits - Niehause Ateres Esther

Ausch  - Heskel Ateres Chaim Elazar 

- Shiur in Tanya by the Amshinov Rebbe 910 E. Kennedy after 10:00pm Maariv

 Weather: 84° Sunny.

9 Tamuz Yahrzeit of Rav Dovid Lipschitz ZT"L, the "Suvalker Rav

9 Tamuz: Rav Yekusiel Yehuda Halberstam ZT"L, the Klausenburger Rebbe

On this date 20 wagons loaded with gemaras and commentaries were burned in France, 1244 it was on Friday erev shabbos chukas 

- Giyus: Attempted arrest of a yeshiva bochur at the Maccabim checkpoint on Highway 443 was unsuccessful after dozens of chareidi protesters rushed to the scene within minutes, and preventing the arrest.

- Trump: Schumer has become essentially a Palestinian. In fact, I’ve asked for a beautiful, beautiful silk outfit to be sent in the Palestinian tradition. I’m going to send it to him as a birthday present.

- Keren Olam HaTorah delegation finishing up the campaign tonight in Monsey and another stop in Manhattan  before heading back to EY

- Tehillim in BMG Botei Medrashim for Rav Avrohom Yehoshua ben Ettil at 7:05pm

- Updated: Reports from Lakewood indicate that ICE agents conducted an enforcement operation today at The Oaxaqueño restaurant and market on Clifton ave and 1st street , with multiple workers reportedly taken into custody. The owners went on social media  that they had no prior knowledge of the raid as people questioned if ICE can just walk into a business. 

- Eight New Jersey residents are among 455 people charged nationwide in what federal officials described as the largest coordinated health care fraud enforcement action in Justice Department history. The defendants including 90 doctors and other licensed medical professionals — are accused of participating in schemes involving more than $6.5 billion in fraudulent claims, illegal opioid distribution and other health care crimes, according to the Department of Justice.

- PSA: Many parks in and around Lakewood, including several Ocean County parks, have recently been upgraded with beautiful new playground equipment. If you're looking for a fun, free outing with the kids this summer, it's a great time to check them out!

- Hundreds of Talmidei Brisk gathered tonight for an Atzeres Tefillah at the Kosel, they stood near the plaza entrance further from Wall davening on behalf of the Brisk Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik, who remains hospitalized and in need of rachamei Shamayim. See video. Below 

- The vehicle protest supporting imprisoned bnei Torah ended after about four hours, with organizers claiming around 10,000 vehicles participated. The event was marked by several violent incidents of Secular Israelis physically assaulting charedim, including a confrontation on Highway 1, an alleged firearm incident, and an assault on the deputy mayor of Beitar Illit, who required medical treatment.

- Camp between camp begins today as regular camps start Monday 

- ICE agents made several arrests this morning on Clifton avenue in Lakewood 

- Giyus: Thousands Depart from 19 Cities Toward Prison 10; Violent Clashes Erupt During Vehicle Protest Thousands of participants joined a large-scale vehicle protest Tuesday, traveling in organized convoys from 19 locations across Israel to Military Prison 10 in support of imprisoned bnei Torah. The demonstration, organized as a show of solidarity with yeshiva students and avreichim detained over the draft issue, drew significant crowds and caused major traffic disruptions. Reports from the scene indicated incidents of violent confrontations between protesters and security forces as tensions escalated during the protest.

- Lakewood BOE meeting tonight on the agenda to place a question on the November 2026 ballot asking Lakewood voters whether to shrink the Board of Education from 9 to 7 members. If approved, only 1 of the 3 expiring seats would be filled this election (the other 2 eliminated), reducing the Board to 7 members starting January 1, 2027. No sitting member would be removed early current members finish their terms regardless.

Doubling the Legal Services budget to $600,000 for 2026-2027. approves a law firm to provide legal services to the Lakewood School District as needed for the 2025-2026 school year, billed at $425/hour, capped at an additional $10,000,

- Property taxes:The 2026-2027 l school tax levy is ($120,736,581) Using the 2025 Lakewood school tax rate of $1.026 per $100 of assessed value, a home assessed at $300,000 would pay approximately $3,078 annually in school taxes. A property assessed at the 2017 median value of $444,600 would pay about $4,561, while homes assessed at $500,000, $600,000, and $700,000 would pay roughly $5,130, $6,156, and $7,182 respectively. A property assessed at $1 million would pay approximately $10,260 in school taxes.

- Trump: Big Rally tonight on the National Mall. Fantastic Music!!! MAGA!!! FUN!!! Be there at 7:00 P.M. President DJT

- Trump: America the Beautiful will NEVER be a Communist Country!!! President DJT

- Ari Fleischer former WH spokesman: Free advice for New Yorkers: get out while you still can. The rise of socialists in NYC will threaten everyone. Mamdani’s power will increase, socialists will gain more seats and they’re coming next for you. Get out now. NYC is going down the tubes.

- Kavod Shabbos: New Jersey state Assemblyman Avi Schnall (D-Lakewood), one of two Orthodox Jews in the Legislature, tells NJ Globe he is prepared to sleep in the statehouse on Friday night in case his Budget Committee vote is needed on Saturday to pass the state budget. Schnall said he would bring his own food and use the stairs rather than the elevators on the Sabbath. He said he would have someone push his vote button under his supervision if necessary to avoid using electronics.

- Supporters of Democratic Socialist candidates celebrated their victories in New York’s primary elections by chanting “Free Palestine” "From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free"

following the victory speech alongside Zohran Mamdani

- Trump: Mayor Mamdani pulled through 3 solid Communists, and has received loud and universal applause from the Fake News Media. Congratulations Mr. Mayor! I went 16-0 last night, helping to elect wonderful American Patriots, and the Media doesn’t say a word. Over the last two years, my endorsement has netted 259 Primary WINS, and almost no losses, with Zero media attention!!! FAKE NEWS. President DJT

- Tefillos in Brisk: As concern continues over the condition of the Brisk Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik, who remains hospitalized and in need of rachamei Shamayim, tehillim gatherings are continuing throughout the day at Yeshivas Brisk. Tonight, shortly before midnight, a special tefillah gathering will take place at the kever of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai in Meron, led by prominent Talmidei chachomim and close talmidim of the Brisk Yeshiva, including Rav Dovid Miller, Ponovezh, Rav Yitzchok Dov Schechter, Kol Tora, Rav Meir Kessler, Rav Aryeh Bernstein, Yagdil, Rav Menachem Kraus, Slabodka, Rav Zalman Dovid Zuckerman, Rav Yerucham Poversky, Rav Shaya Gorlitzky, and others, together with current and former students of the yeshiva.(MWeisberg)

- Giyus: Initially Three major chareidi groups Agudath Israel, the Bnei Torah faction Peleg Yerushalmi, and the Eida HaChareidis have joined a large protest, now boosted by the public support and Bracha of Degel HaTorah leader Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch expected to draw thousands more Litvish participants and cause major road disruptions, including organized convoys from places like Rechasim and Telshe Stone. The Gerrer Rebbe, currently at a Tel Aviv hospital for eye treatment, also directed his driver to join the vehicle protest in support of Bnei hayeshiva

- Thousands of drivers are expected to take part this afternoon in a nationwide vehicle protest supporting imprisoned bnei Torah. Convoys will depart from 19 locations across Israel at 4:00 p.m. and travel toward Military Prison 10. The demonstration, backed by numerous chassidic courts, organizations, and the Eidah HaChareidis, is calling for the release of detained bnei Torah, an end to arrests related to the draft issue, and the cancellation of measures affecting lomdei Torah and their families. Organizers say the protest is intended as a show of solidarity and unity, carrying the message: "Enough is enough! There is no path without the path of Torah!" Thousands of participants have already registered for the event.

- An ordinance for township meeting tomorrow carves out a zoning pathway for one or more very large hospital/medical campuses to be built in Lakewood's Airport Business Commercial Zone, with detailed dimensional standards tailored to a major facility It allows a parking garage with 6 floors and up to 765 feet in height!!

- Lakewood watershed report at the township meeting tomorrowThe report introduces a watershed inventory for Lakewood Township, NJ, aimed at supporting sustainable watershed management planning. Lakewood median household income of $69,521, and roughly 20% of residents below the poverty line. Land use data from the 2017 Master Plan shows the township has nearly 26,000 parcels, with residential (Class 2) properties making up the majority of parcels (80.7%) and the largest share of land area (34.4%), followed by public property like parks and open space (21.5%).

Lakewood's flood-prone areas include South Lakewood, Lanes Mill Road near the Brick Township border (which has seen several feet of flooding), and zones along smaller tributaries of the Metedeconk River that back up when the main river is high. While the township overall carries a moderate-to-high flood risk with localized street flooding during heavy rain, data shows less than 14% of Lakewood properties face 100-year storm flood risk notably lower than the New Jersey state average of 23.9%.

- A Lakewood-based developer, 451 Old Lacey Acquisition LLC, has sued Manchester Township, alleging officials changed zoning rules to block townhouse and garden apartment projects on its 25-acre Whiting property. The lawsuit claims the ordinance contradicts the township's own master plan recommendations and unlawfully restricts housing development in the area.

- Prime Minister Netanyahu is holding a flurry of conversations in recent hours with Knesset members ahead of the opening of discussions on the law to cancel arrests of yeshiva bochurim and the Basic Law on Torah Study.

- Trump:The big Oil Companies are not dropping their price at the pump commensurate with the sharply lower prices they are paying for Oil. Those prices are dropping like a rock! In other words, customers are being “gouged.” I have instructed the DOJ to immediately start looking into this. Gasoline prices better start going down a lot faster than what I’m seeing! President DJT

- Elise Stefanik Gotham has fallen.

The mass exodus out of the New York will continue apace. I call it the Blue Exodus. Last night’s sweep of Marxist Socialist candidates will further destroy New York City. The virulent antisemitism in the Socialists’ campaigns is dangerous not only to Jews, but to every American. Because they are attacking the West. If they continue to win, the American Dream and Western Civilization will fall. Wake up.

- Trump: Even though he tried unsuccessfully to prosecute me, and despite the fact that he is a major Slimeball, I feel sorry for FORMER Congressman Dan Goldman. He is wandering aimlessly, together with the former husband of the great Kellyanne Conway, through a large field of Dumocrat Communists, trying so hard to find his way - A very sad finish for a man who has no clue, and never did!!! President DJT

-Trump: Weak and pathetic Congressman Dan Goldman just lost, BIG! I guess people didn’t like him illegally targeting President TRUMP. In any event, this jerk is finally GONE! President DJT

Shtender on roof

Leaving from Yerushalayim 

Slowing down traffic

Brisk talmidim at the Kosel tonight

- Trump: The war is going very well. As you know, we are winning by a lot. Iran is making very significant concessions. We'll see what happens, but it's going very powerful.

- NYP: Republican poll: “After hearing details of the memorandum of understanding signed by President Trump last week, just 32% deem it a 'good deal' while 44% pan it as a 'bad deal,' with another 15% saying it’s 'neither.”

- Rubio on Lebanon: The US is working to establish a “pilot zone” where the Lebanese Army will incrementally begin taking over these zones one by one.

- NYP: Israel furious with Trump for being left out of the US-Iran peace talks: ‘It’s a huge mess’

- David M Friedman Brad Lander made a simple calculation. He could betray the Jewish people, slander the State of Israel, and embrace radical Islam, and thereby pick up enough votes to enter Congress. The math was correct, the morality despicable.

- Scott Jennings cnn Pundit: What is happening right now in New York City, the Democratic Socialist takeover of the Democrat Party should frighten not just Jewish Americans but all Americans everywhere because this is the direction the Democrats are headed nationally.”

- Trump: Iran has informed the U.S. that, despite troublemaking Fake News reporting to the contrary, there are “NO TOLLS, NO INSURANCE COSTS, & NO OTHER CHARGES OF ANY KIND BEING SOUGHT OR RECEIVED BY IRAN ON SHIPS TRAVELING THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ. If this is false information, negotiations would end, immediately! Additionally, no money has been given to Iran, or released from their money to them, by the U.S. We will be releasing some of their money, that is totally controlled by us, to our Farmers and Ranchers, for the purchase of Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, and more. Food is desperately needed in Iran, and we will be purchasing it for them exclusively from the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- IDF struck two Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon: "They endangered our forces; we will continue to operate to remove immediate threats

- The Hamas  terrorists  in Gaza are strengthening: The IDF reports that it struck four rocket-launching positions in the Gaza Strip overnight that were prepared for launch and had been established during the ceasefire."

- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz:

“Even if there will be an American demand, we will not withdraw from southern Lebanon.

Two hundred thousand residents will not return. There are no residents and no terrorists. Why? Because in the past, security zones that included a civilian population became breeding grounds for roadside bombs and attacks against our soldiers. We will not allow that to happen again. Soldiers inside, residents outside. The infrastructure is destroyed, the houses are damaged and pose a threat. We are not withdrawing.”

- Trump: So, I have Iran on the “ropes,” ready to go down for the fall, willing to give us practically anything, and for the first time in decades, respecting the hell out of the United States and its President, ME, and the U.S. Senate decides to have a poorly timed and meaningless War Powers Act Vote, telling the Number One Sponser of Terror in the World that the United States doesn’t like what I am doing to them, and I must stop, and by so doing has provided aid and comfort the Enemy. Four Republican Losers voted with the Dumocrats, and Iran asked my people, “what does that all mean?” These Senators have just made my job more difficult, but I will get it done, one way or the other, because I always get it done! President DJT

WSJ: Iran's negotiation team consulted psychologists to understand better Trump's line of thinking in light of his series of threatening tweets alongside the talks. According to the report, there are no psychologists on the negotiation team itself, but they are assisting Tehran in understanding how the president will respond to Iranian proposals

Chasunas:

Frank - Rubin Neemas Hachaim 

Hasenfield  - Weingarten  Fountain Ballroom 

Nussbacher - Rosenberg  Ateres Blima

Lecht - Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

-Annual Dinner mesivta Keren Orah R"Y Rav Chaim Blum shlita,at Bnos Devorah hall

- Mir Yerushalayim Reception with Rav Binyomin Carlebach shlita at Jackson 21 club house

 weather: 74° Showers this morning becoming a steady rain during the afternoon hours. Chance of rain 80%.

Yesterday 7 Tamuz  47th Yartzeit of Rav Gedalya Schorr Zatzal

On the eve of the 60th yahrzeit of Rav Zalman Sorotzkin zt”l, The Lutzker Rav, a rare recording is being released of the moving hesped he delivered at the funeral of Rav Aharon Kotler zt”l. Watch Here.

-Stephen Miller warns New York’s Democratic primary is the latest sign of a party moving sharply left, with new candidates who want to abolish ice, while opening America’s borders, and emptying our country’s prisons.

-Dems elect anti Israel candidates in NY Primary elections. 3 out of 3 Mamdani-backed candidates won their Democrat primaries tonight 

- Two-term incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman federal prosecutor at Trump impeachment  trial  was ousted by Mamdani ally Brad Lander in New York Democratic primary shaped by anti Israel trends in the democratic party. 

The victory is being seen as a win for the Democratic Party's progressive wing in one of the bluest congressional districts in the country.

- Beginning June 26, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will start booking appointments for customers to obtain licenses and registrations to operate e-bikes in the state.

The new law, which takes effect July 19, requires all e-bikes in New Jersey to be insured, and owners must have a license and be registered with the MVC. (One Jersey)

-Badatz  Eidah Hacharedis joining the car protest tomorrow across Eretz Yisroel. Drivers will go 50 KMH making their way to prison 10.

- The US Senate has just passed a symbolic Iran War Powers Resolution to block President Trump's authorities in Iran, while he works out a peace deal, 50-48 with 4 republicans joining democrats

- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the charedi parties have reportedly reached a deal that would delay the dissolution of the Knesset until July 17 and schedule elections for October 20. In exchange for backing the government and postponing elections, the charedi parties are expected to receive passage of several key bills, including Basic Law: Torah Study, legislation preventing the arrest of draft evaders, and a kashrus bill. The parties have reportedly agreed to drop efforts to pass the daycare subsidy bill in the current Knesset.

- Federal investigators reveal the Champlain Towers South condo in Surfside, Florida, began crumbling a full three weeks before its catastrophic June 2021 collapse, which claimed 98 lives(Kol Haolam).

- The family of Michael Mizrahi Z"L who was killed in Montreal shooting by a police officer said confusion in the hours following Monday's shooting led some to believe the 68-year-old was still alive and had been taken to a hospital. Rabbi Barak Hetsroni said Mizrahi's relatives received reports that he had survived, prompting his son to search local hospitals for answers. The family later learned that Mizrahi had been killed at the scene. The uncertainty persisted for several hours before authorities confirmed his death, Hetsroni said.

- New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and legislative leaders have reached a FY2027 budget deal just ahead of the July 1 deadline that both increases the state Child Tax Credit by 25% and revises the Stay NJ property tax relief program. Under the revised Stay NJ plan, eligibility would be limited to households earning up to $200,000 annually (down from higher thresholds proposed earlier), with a sliding benefit scale: seniors earning under $100,000 would receive up to $6,500, those earning $100,000–$150,000 about $5,000, and those earning $150,000–$200,000 about $4,000.

- New York’s primaries are exposing a growing divide within the Democratic Party, as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is going all-in to help elect three far-left congressional candidates. The candidates are campaigning on policies such as ending U.S. military aid to Israel, expanding access to housing, abolishing ICE, and raising taxes on wealthier Americans as they seek to beat establishment-backed Democrats. Just six months into his term, Mamdani is directly challenging the Democratic machine, fueling speculation that a broader political realignment could be underway as New York voters head to the polls in these pivotal primaries.(Foxnews)

- The Mordy Klughaupt Dedication Page for B"M kelmwoods building campaign 

Mordy possessed a remarkable gift for making others feel comfortable and appreciated. Whether celebrating at a wedding, sharing in a family simchah, offering a kind word, or remembering someone with a thoughtful birthday card, he brought positivity and joy wherever he went. His kindness, humility, and willingness to help others were hallmarks of his character and endeared him to all who knew him. Bais Medrash D'Kelmwoods held a special place in Mordy's heart. From the founding of the shul, he was actively involved in its growth and development. He used his talents to document many of its earliest moments through his photography and was a familiar presence at its functions, events, and milestones. Always eager to help, he generously contributed his time and talents whenever needed. He took great pride in the kehillah and cherished the friendships and connections he built there over the years. Donate HERE 

- Prime day starts today on Amazon see many deals on Dandeals 

- Last official day for local girls’ schools is today, with summer camps in Lakewood starting next week Monday. Sleepaway camps begin later this week, leaving many parents juggling schedules and staying home to watch kids as the transition into camp season begins.

Unpaid tuition balances are at a record high.

- The Lakewood area now has over 140 kosher restaurants cafes and eateries.

Long Branch, NJ has a couple of new kosher food spots opening:

“Truffle,” a new meat restaurant, is also set to open soon at 604 2nd Ave, Long Branch.

A former non-kosher place “Jr’s” has reopened as a kosher sandwich shop called “Sr’s,” which held its grand opening last week under supervision of the JSOR.

- With summer schedule Changes in routine are a leading cause of children being left in cars. Research shows that summer schedule disruptions like vacations and camp changes can increase risk. Safety experts recommend building a habit of always opening the back door when you park. Place something you need in the back seat (like a bag or lunchbox) as a reminder. Husband and wife should always check with each other if kid was dropped off and taken out of the car

- Israel’s Central Elections Committee said today that police will not carry out draft-evasion enforcement operations on Knesset Election Day, allowing all citizens to vote without fear of arrest.

- Keren Olam HTorah dlegation in Toronto today.

Team Lakewood raised $3,411,565 including BMG Collection Raised $802,854 Lakewood Leadership raised $26,796,496.

- U.S. markets open down as tech stocks drive sell-off Tech Stocks Plunge Worldwide With Nasdaq Down Nearly 1,000 Points

- New Jersey American Water customers may notice a temporary change in the taste or smell of their water from June 22–26 as the company switches to free chlorine as part of routine system maintenance and hydrant flushing. The water remains safe to drink and use.

- BDE: Petirah of Hamekubal Rabbi Rachamim Attiyah z"l, senior rav of the Aleppo Jewish community and a Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshivas Hamekubalim Nahar Shalom in Yerushalayim, at the age of 95. He was a talmid of Rav Mordechi Sharabi ztl and a father in law of Sefardi Chief Rabbi Rav Yitzchok Yosef shlita. Levaya tonight in Yerushalayim

- Building campaign B'M Kelmwoods in Westgate Donate Here  

- The Lakewood Education Association is calling on member teachers to attend tomorrow’s Board of Education meeting as 164 paraprofessionals face layoffs due to budget cuts. The meeting will be held Wednesday, June 24, at 7:30 p.m.

- Free Fireworks show tonight in Toms River Waterfront at Shelter Cove

- Giyus: A Vehicle protest will take place tomorrow with thousands of cars making their way to prison 10 as military police up the arrests of yeshiva students. The protest is organized by Agudah and will be joined by Safardim with the encouragement of Rav Moshe Maya shlita and the Litvish bnei Torah faction.

Degel HaTorah will not be joining 

- Giyus: Hours after National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced he is considering permanently removing police officers and commanders involved in the use of force against Charedi protesters, and hinted at the possible dismissal of the Bnei Brak police chief, Israel Police issued a statement expressing full support for the commanders who led the operation.

- A significant shift in the position of Rabbi Dov Landau and Degel HaTorah: About a month ago, the directive was to dissolve the Knesset “as quickly as possible.” Now, the party is reportedly willing to delay dissolution in exchange for advancing several legislative bills. Israel media 

- A proposed New Jersey law would make it easier to transform vacant shopping malls and underused office parks into housing, part of a broader push to address the state’s persistent housing shortage and revive struggling commercial properties. The legislation, Senate Bill S1766, would authorize developers to convert qualifying retail centers and office parks into mixed-use developments that combine residential units with retail, office or recreational space.

- Rep. Josh Gottheimer accused Zohran Mamdani of antisemitic rhetoric after Mamdani called the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) a “monster” using dark money at a rally. Gottheimer said the language echoes antisemitic tropes, while Mamdani said he was criticizing AIPAC’s political influence and Israel policy. The dispute reflects deep Democratic Party divisions over Israel and Gaza.

- In Likud, they are pressing Netanyahu to dissolve the Knesset as soon as possible, fearing electoral damage from the ultra-Orthodox legislation and a scenario of a constructive vote of no confidence that would prevent him from reaching the elections as prime minister.

Letter from Roshei Yeshiva regarding the gezeiras Giyus on bnei Hayeshiva 

Hachtara of the New Rav in Gateshead Rav Yisroel Mantel shlita (Photo credit to photographers)

Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch visits Rav Shlomo Miller in Toronto

-Trump: "Iran has been great, if Iran is reasonable, if they're smart. Otherwise, we'll have to finish the job.

- Trump on his deal with Iran: Anyone who criticized the deal must be educated, even if they are my friends.

- Reporter Q: Iranians say there are no planned visits by inspectors from the IAEA?

Trump: They are wrong. They told us face-to-face, and we have it agreed upon – 100% oversight.

- Rubio on the round of talks between Israel and Lebanon: "This is separate from the negotiations with Iran, Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese. The dialogue with Iran concerns their support for Hezbollah. The war cannot be ended as long as Iran's proxy continues to launch missiles"

- SOS Rubio on the Strait of Hormuz: "No country is allowed to collect tolls on ships in an international strait"

- Pakistani Prime Minister: "I confirm that the MOU signed does NOT include any reference to Iran's ballistic missiles. This issue was NOT part of the negotiations"

- Diplomatic negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are set to include discussions regarding the return of the remains of missing Israeli navigator Ron Arad.

- Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the U.S. needs to protect Israel’s right to self defense during ongoing talks in Switzerland.

- Israeli Embassy in Washington: The fifth round of talks between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the United States, has just begun.

- Iran Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei: 'It was with the weapon of Allahu Akbar that the devoted armed forces in Islamic Iran, accompanied by the mujahideen of the Resistance Front, especially dear Lebanon, achieved remarkable victories against the two terrorist American-Zionist armies in the Third Imposed War.'

- Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter at the start of talks with Lebanon: "This is the fifth round of talks, and I must say – we are in a train wreck. For the previous four rounds, we all boarded the same train. We sat in the same carriage and traveled to the same destination, with the United States serving as the leading engine. The train was heading in a very clear direction: full peace between the countries; Iran out and its malicious influence out of Lebanon; the dismantling of Hezbollah; peace and security for Lebanon and Israel. Today, this train is in danger of derailing. I hope we can get it back on track.

- NY Post cover mocks Iran deal "Easy Mullah"as The US government on Monday formally waived oil sanctions on Iran for two months allowing for up to $10 billion in revenue as nuclear talks continued with Iranian officials in Switzerland. 

- Trump: 19 Millions Barrels of Oil flowed out of the Hormuz Strait yesterday, an all time RECORD. Oil prices are tumbling down, and the World is a much safer place!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- The Iranian news agency Fars contradicts Trump's words: "According to a security source, only a limited number of ships have been given permission to cross the Strait of Hormuz; the amount will change daily according to conditions

- The Iranian government officially contradicts JD Vance's announcement: there is no plan to allow IAEA inspectors to visit nuclear facilities that were damaged in the war.

-Trump on Truth Social: Despite their protestations and false statements to the contrary...Iran has fully and completely agreed to highest level Nuclear inspections long into the future (Infinity!!!). This will insure “Nuclear a qHonesty.” If they did not agree to this, there would be no further negotiations! Based on this and other major concessions being made by Iran, I have agreed to allow the Hormuz Strait to remain OPEN, with no further Naval Blockade. However, all ships are remaining in place should it be necessary to reinstitute the Blockade, which seems, at this point, highly unlikely. The Money and/or Sanctions that the U.S. Treasury is releasing goes into escrow, controlled by the U.S.A., and will be used for the purchase of food and medical supplies, exclusively from the United States, including Corn, Wheat, and Soybeans from our great American Farmers. These are things that are desperately needed by Iran. This is a humanitarian crisis, and I feel it is necessary to help, NOW, before it is too late. Talks are going well! Thank you for your attention to this matter President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Iranian Head of Negotiations Ghalibaf: Iran and Oman established a joint committee to discuss the Strait of Hormuz; details will be provided later.

- IDF: We attacked armed terrorists operating near our forces in the security zone in Lebanon, in the Ali a-Tahr Ridge area. “Immediately after identification, the forces attacked the terrorists north of the security zone to eliminate the threat."

- Hezbollah says Israel violated the ceasefire by opening fire on a “group of civilians” near Nabatieh in southern Lebanon today.

- On eve of direct Jerusalem-Beirut talks, Israel vows to maintain presence in Lebanon

5th round of negotiations in DC kicks off Tuesday; Lebanese PM says he won’t let ‘any other party’ negotiate for Beirut, after Tehran insists halt to IDF strikes there is precondition to its own talks with US

Chasunas:

Knopfler - Nadoff Fountain Ballroom 

Baker - Markman Ateres Esther 

Friedman - Simblist Ateres Blima 

Pachtman  - Miller Tiferes Bais Yaakov

Nasser - Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Lebowitz  - Miller Lake Terrace 

Weather Tonight: 68° Thunderstorms likely. Some may be severe, especially this evening. Storms could contain damaging winds.  Chance of rain 100%

- Keren Olam Hatorah 

Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch at Tallymawr shul in Toms River 

Rav Yosef Chevroni at Hearthstone shul

 Weather: 81° Cloudy early followed by heavy thunderstorms this afternoon Chance of rain 60%.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for 15 New Jersey counties starting Monday afternoon with rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour expected during severe thunderstorms.National Weather Service not including Ocean county

- Keren Olam HaTorah delegation heading to Toronto tomorrow 

- B"M Kelmwoods Westgate building campaign launch Here 

- Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Ocean County from 6:36 pm - 7:15 pm 

- Amazon’s biggest sale of the year Prime Day starts at 3 a.m. ET on June 23 and runs through June 26 so members can grab deals earlier than usual.

- New restaurant in Lakewood Carve Bistro soft opening High-end food without the high-end bill 1094 River Ave unit 2, Lakewood, NJ under KCL Hashgocha reserve Here

- Keren Olam Hatorah delegation will head to an event in Edison tonight 

Shutfus Campaign hits goal of $12 Million new goal set to $13 million. Team Lakewood over $3.2 million with 800k from BMG collection.

The Lakewood Leadership team raised $26,796,496

- BDE: Update: ZAKA confirms Michael Mizrahi A"H , who was seriously injured in the Montreal shooting incident, has been pronounced dead,R"L.

Updated Montreal ZAKA retracts, and reports that a Jewish man was not murdered, but rather seriously injured. His family members request to pray for the recovery of Moshe Michael ben Miriam.

- An Atzeres Tefillah with a Minyan Tehillim will take place tonight at 11:00 PM for the refuah sheleimah of the Brisk Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik, who is currently hospitalized in the ICU. Location: Bais Medrash of Albert, 699 Albert Ave, Lakewood.

- In person meetings at the township 

Lakewood Township is pleased to announce that - following extensive outreach and coordination – the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be hosting in-person interviews in Lakewood for its popular Global Entry Program. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will conduct Global Entry interviews in Lakewood this August, marking the first time the program will be offered in Ocean County. A limited number of interview slots will be available for Lakewood residents who receive conditional approval by July 31. Global Entry provides expedited customs processing and includes TSA PreCheck benefits.

- Lakewood cheder Hachodosh boys  elementary will be moving to Jackson where most of the parent body lives.

- Tucker Carlson announces he is officially leaving the Republican Party

Updated: ZAKA retracts, and reports that the Jewish man was not murdered, but rather seriously injured. His family members request to pray for the recovery of Moshe Michael ben Miriam 

- (An israeli citizen was killed in Montreal today after a female police officer mistook  for the shooter near the scene of the attack.)

Update in Montreal 

- Chabad shloach tells ynet about 100 people sheltered inside the Chabad House after shots fired nearby, wounding a police officer, as authorities search for a second suspect after shooter caught

- There are no Jewish hostages. It occurred in a neighborhood of Montreal where there is a Chabad community but it appears to be unrelated. The grocery store is not a Jewish store

- Initial field intelligence confirms that the active shooter incident has officially ended, with the primary gunman neutralized & deceased following direct law enforcement engagement.

One police officer was tragically killed or fatally wounded during the violent exchange, marking a severe casualty for local emergency personnel answering the call.

Reports say Jewish businesses were the target

One police officer killed another critically injured 

- There's a Chabad a Judaica store and koaher restaurant and supermarket nearby  all on lock down.

-Tehillim Reports of hostages taken at Kosher supermarket in Montreal 

- Active shooter in Montreal on Decarie at PA Grocery Store. in heavily Jewish neighborhood 

There is an active shooter situation in the Montreal neighborhood of Cote Des Neiges at the Westbury project. Over 20 shots heard with apartment windows visibly struck by bullets.

At least one police officer injured & 1-2 people reported dead on scene.

- Last day of school for several girl schools others finish tomorrow 

- Tefillos for Rav Avrohom yehishua Soloveitchik shlita who was taken to the ICU after a deterioration in his condition and is in need of rachmei shamayim name is אברהם יהושע בן עטיל

- Tefilos for the vizhnitz rebbe reb Srultche who is undergoing a medical procedure today name is ישראל בן לאה אסתר

- Traffic alert An accident on River Avenue at Cushman Street caused delays Monday morning after a car began leaking gas. Motorists were urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes while emergency crews responded.

- Jackson traffic alert: Expect delays for the next three days as the southbound lane of North Hope Chapel Road, between New Central Avenue and South Cooks Bridge Road, will be closed daily from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The northbound lane will remain open.

- Keren Olam HaTorah Team Lakewood Total Raised $3,106,272 led by BMG collection $793,556 and many shuls as of this morning The Shutfei Olam Hatorah Goal is $12,000,000 Total Raised

$11,589,358 96% of 12 million goal 

- Lakewood planning board meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled 

- Keir Starmer announces he will resign as UK prime minister and leader of the Labour Party

- New pizza shop in Long Branch CRUST CO had their Grand Opening last week.

Located at: 379A Monmouth Road, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 under the hashgacah of Vaad kashrus mehadrin Lakewood 

- Alan Greenspan, the influential economist who led the Federal Reserve for nearly two decades died Monday morning at the age of 100.

- Giyus: The vehicle procession machaah protesting the arrests of Charedim will take place on Wednesday at 4 pm. The vehicles will depart from several points across the country toward Prison 10. At this time, the procession will be held under the leadership of the Agudah faction of UTJ. As of now Degel haTorah will not be joining as Rav Dov Landau has ruled it should take place after 17 Tamuz in order not to bring the bein hazmanim atmosphere earlier.

- Giyus: Additional protests took place today outside Prison 10 as several detainees were released and returned home. Large crowds gathered to welcome them back, celebrating their release.

- Jackson: Faanews reports Despite months of public assurances that the Township would vigorously defend two major lawsuits, court filings show Jackson officials have sought delays in both the Adventure Crossing case and the challenge to the Township’s mobile home rent control ordinance in order to pursue settlement negotiations. More 

- More Jewish accounts are being suspended on X for opposing the new Iran deal. Accounts critical of JD Vance appear to be getting hit the hardest as Elon Musk’s X slides back into the same Biden era, COVID style censorship it once claimed to oppose. Free speech for everyone, unless you question the Iran deal or criticize the government. (awesome jew on x)

- An Assembly panel approved a bill Thursday that would ensure doctors in New Jersey can continue to get paid the same amount for treating patients in person as they do by video call. Assemblyman Brian Rumpf (R-Ocean), opposed the measure, questioning why a physician should receive the same pay for an online visit when they can offer far more services in person.

- NJ Republicans who recently toured NJ State Prison say they found deteriorating infrastructure, overcrowded conditions, no air conditioning, and more than 300 correctional officer vacancies. The lawmakers contrasted the conditions with the attention Democrats and Gov. Sherrill have focused on Delaney Hall, arguing that state leaders should address problems in facilities under New Jersey's direct control. The group has also requested a tour of Delaney Hall for comparison. NJ GOP 

- President Trump threatens a 10-year prison sentence after photos and videos appear to show people damaging and removing pieces of the newly renovated Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C."There is a 10 year prison sentence for the destruction, or even the attempted destruction, of such things — which will be fully enforced!"

- According to a report in Haaretz, Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar-Zini has warned in closed discussions that “the next October 7 could happen in Eilat.” Zini reportedly instructed senior officials in the agency to prioritize the scenario of a possible attack on the city, viewing Eilat as a security weak point mainly because of its geographically isolated location.  

- Montclair, NJ just cancelled their pride parade because they have no money, and the school district is going broke. 

- U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called President Donald Trump’s agreement to end the war with Iran “an abject surrender” and “a cataclysmic failure.”

- Israel Hayom: Substantive disagreements are roiling between the Vance group and the State Department under Rubio over the Lebanon issue. The State Department opposed the creation of the new mediation mechanism in Lebanon, arguing that it could undermine the direct talks between Israel and Lebanon.

- Reporter to Trump : "Earlier today, the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, said that his forces are not leaving Lebanon."

Trump: "Well, we will look into that."

Reporter: "What will you do to ensure he does not sabotage the agreement?"

President Trump: "I'm not going to tell you what I'm going to do, but it will be resolved. I solve problems, and I solve them very quickly—including with Bibi."

- Iranian Parliament Speaker Gahlibaf: The signing for the release of frozen Iranian assets worth 12 billion dollars was completed in talks in Switzerland.

- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson: Tehran has NOT negotiated its nuclear program and has not made any new commitments in talks held with the United States in Switzerland. Iran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency will continue in accordance with existing procedures, subject to the approval of the Iranian parliament and the decisions of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

-Trump: Everybody is fully aware that Iran will agree to have Major Weapons Inspections in order to ensure “Nuclear Honesty” long into the future. President DONALD J. TRUMP

- NYT: IDF commanders in Lebanon have been restricted, and soldiers are authorized to fire only in response to an immediate threat, unless they receive direct authorization from the IDF Chief of Staff. Without authorization from senior

- The US is removing sanctions on Iranian oil: 'Temporary authorization for 60 days, following successful talks in Switzerland"

- Netanyahu: "My directive and that of the Minister of Defense to the IDF is clear and has not changed: Our soldiers in southern Lebanon have full freedom of action to thwart any direct or emerging threat to them or to the residents of the north. The IDF has no restrictions in this regard. I stand firm that we will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon as long as necessary to protect the residents of the north and all citizens of the country."

- Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday that he expects the newly signed U.S.-Iran framework agreement to unravel and warned that President Trump is prepared to use military force to take control of the Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy fails.

- Mark R. Levin: Israel has boots on the ground fighting Hezbollah terrorists who murdered Americans. And they’re losing soldiers. Not a damn word of appreciation let alone acknowledgment. No role in deterring what’s in any deal. The countries that fund terrorism are actually making decisions at our behest about the future of the Israelis and Lebanese. Just more insanity.

- Iran contradicts official statements from the US after talks in Switzerland: The Iranian Tasnim news agency, affiliated with the IRGC, writes that "the entry of inspectors from the IAEA into Iran CONTRADICTS the understanding agreement and may cause significant damage. Until now, the issue of granting approval for the entry of agency inspectors into Iran HAS NOT been approved by the Iranian negotiation team or by other official government bodies, and it is better that it remains so and is never approved"

- JD Vance: "What we told the Iranians yesterday is that when you guys engage in what us millennials might call trash talk, you can't expect the president of the United States not to respond and not to correct the record.

- Vance: The Israelis were very clear that they have no territorial ambitions in Lebanon; they are there only to prevent the firing into Israel

- Vance: There is progress in the talks; Iran agreed to allow IAEA inspectors to check the enrichment facilities

- JD Vance, in a statement from the summit in Switzerland, said, "We wanted to build a mechanism that will deal with a regional ceasefire. If there is fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, the mechanism will bring them to talks." According to him, the US and Iran also established a technical mechanism for the continuation of talks between the sides”

- Iranian news agency Tasnim, affiliated with the IRGC, celebrates the agreements reached with the US in Switzerland: "Iran has become, contrary to the wishes of the US and Israel, part of the security arrangement in Lebanon and has succeeded in establishing mechanisms to implement the first clause in the Lebanese arena

- IDF says: “The IDF struck a terrorist in Hamas’s military wing while he was traveling in a vehicle in the Gaza City area. The claim that an uninvolved civilian was harmed as a result of the strike is known. The IDF regrets any harm to uninvolved civilians and operates, whenever possible, to minimize such harm.”

- Ben Gvir, “Netanyahu needs to go to President Trump, embrace him, and say to him: ‘President Trump, thank you, but what can we do, we cannot fulfill this agreement. You wouldn’t tolerate having Nazis on your border. You wouldn’t tolerate your soldiers being attacked and being limited in terms of the response. Our response must be 100 percent.'”

- US Vice President JD Vance says the US seeks to create a process to ensure that any unfrozen Iranian assets would be used to “benefit” the Iranian people rather than fund terrorism, by directing the funds to American purchases.

Chasunas:

Weintraub - Carron  Ateres Blima

Azoulay - Stein Ateres Esther 

Schwimmer - Krasnow Bais Faiga

Tropper - Burnham Fountain Ballroom

Milstein. - Milworm Ne'emas Hachaim

Weather: 86° Partly cloudy. 

Tomorrow night Rain and thunderstorms 

- Ride4Regesh bike event today at Blueclaws stadium

- Rav Reuven Leuchter will ne delivering a shiur  tonight in Lakewood 8:30 pm at B"M Ner Yisroel 733 Ridge Ave.

- ADL: NYC Mayor Mamdani must apologize. Referring to members of the Jewish community who advocate for causes they care about as “monsters” wielding “dark money” is shockingly offensive and unacceptable for a mayor who claims to represent all New Yorkers. This is not about political disagreement, it is about crossing a dangerous line by invoking dehumanizing and conspiratorial rhetoric with a long and troubling history in antisemitic tropes. We cannot allow fearmongering, conspiracy theories, or the demonization of Jews to become normalized in our public debate

- Trump: Work will begin immediately on fixing the seriously vandalized Reflecting Pool. I just inspected it, and could only say to myself, and those gathered around me, WOW, who would do such a thing? SICK, DERANGED PEOPLE! We will fix it? President DJT

- Graduation day for many schools ,stores running low on Helium

- Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch at a fundraiser today in Deal. "The reason there is so much antisemitism in the world is because the Shechinah is not among us. And when Jews say that we want the Shechinah, by supporting Torah study, the Eibishter says, 'If that's the case, I am returning.'"

- Trump: After spending Trillions of Dollars on NATO, Italy, and its Prime Minister, wouldn’t even think of becoming involved with the Islamic Republic of Iran and their very serious Nuclear Threat. For decades, we defend them but, when tested, they are not there to defend us, and the rest of the World. Not good! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Today MDY Daf Yomi Live shechita event at Rabbi Babad shul in Toms River 6:30 pm khal Bnei Yissochor 1767 Whitesville  Rd.

- Busy camp shopping day at local stores

- Hachnosas Sefer Torah today at B'M Zichron Yoel in memory of the  Rav Rav Zalman Leib Gruber ZTL. Procession  leaving 5:30 pm 1014 Lawrence ave

- Keren Olam HaTorah delegation in Deal,NJ today with small events at private homes on the beach. Rav Moshe  Hillel Hirsch and Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita joined the delegation today. Rav Moshe  Hillel heading back to EY on Wednesday. Local shuls in Lakewood kick off the shutout campaign with credit card sign up and complimentary danishes.

- In front of  Pier village in Mong Branch a Israeli flag flies along with the American flag. The  project is owned by the Kushner family.

- Mike Huckabee: "I checked President Trump's social media to make sure this wasn't my last speech in Israel.""He typically fires people in the middle of the night through social media."

- Girls school will be finishing the year this week, with parents having to still pay full tuition for the month of June plus camp between camp and regular camp.

- Kalamata  opens mini Cafe inside Aisle 9 Jackson location 

- Taam Eden bakery of New Square coming soon to new Lakeood location near Bun Rt 9 south (feder)

- B"M Kelmwoods Westgate building campaign launch Here 

- Giyus: MK Goldknopf went to visit over 50 bochurim sitting in jail for  Draft evasion. He said They are served food from a month ago.

MK Avigdor Liberman criticized the visit by Goldknopf  tying him to Netanyahu saying it took place on a day that the country is burying 5 soldiers. 

- Toaiva legislation expected in Trenton this week as Lakewood area eyes how local assemblyman will vote. With a few  bills up for vote. One bill designates June as pride month in NJ.Amother bill would outlaw protesters blocking access to clinics and video-recording people outside of clinics and hospitals. insurers also would be prohibited from denying or limiting coverage of abortion and gender transition and identity medical services. NJ Bill S2260/ A2218.

- More than 26,000 New Jersey residents have been kicked off their monthly food benefits since the Trump administration’s federal work rules took effect, state officials said. In Ocean County 1,124 people lost  SNAP  benefits. 

Hudson counties are most affected by the new federal work rules. More than 6,800 people lost their benefits in Essex County and more than 3,200 people are off SNAP in Hudson County. The numbers reflect individuals who didn’t meet work requirements, or file a medical exemption in May and June.

Emergency food advocates say it’s only going to get worse, further straining food pantries that are already seeing surging demand amid soaring gas prices and stubbornly high living costs.

- Senior leaders in Shas and United Torah Judaism were reportedly  upset that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may dissolve the Knesset and call elections without passing key Charedi-backed laws. The move has caused frustration among chareidi parties, which had hoped to secure legislation on daycare subsidies, arrests related to draft enforcement, and legal protections for Torah study before any election. The tentative date for new elections is 9 Cheshvan.

- BDE: Three Israelis were killed in a plane crash A pilot and two passengers have died after a small aircraft that departed from New Jersey crashed in Maryland. The single engine Piper Cherokee crashed in the town of Bowie on Saturday night, the Maryland State Police said in a Sunday statement. The plane departed from Ocean City, New Jersey and was scheduled to land at Montgomery County Air Park in Gaithersburg, Maryland, police said. They were part of a flight school. Identities have not yet been published.

- A fire that broke out Saturday morning at an RV park in Barnegat Township destroyed five RVs and prompted the evacuation of residents. Firefighters, assisted by neighboring departments and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, prevented the flames from spreading into nearby wooded areas. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation. #Barnegat #OceanCounty #NJNews #FireResponse

- Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi:  "The tireless mediation of Pakistan and Qatar has yielded significant progress towards ending the war in Lebanon. Exemptions were granted for the export of oil and petrochemical products, the blockade was lifted, some frozen assets were released, and a major plan for the reconstruction and economic development of Iran was launched. The first real test - the friction prevention cell in Lebanon"

- A joint statement from Qatar and Pakistan: The first session of senior-level talks under the MOU between the US and Iran concluded in Birgnstock, Switzerland. The Lake Lucerne summit took place in a positive and constructive atmosphere. Encouraging progress was made, including the establishment of a mechanism for continuing technical talks.

The senior committee agreed on a roadmap to achieve a final agreement within 60 days, thereby laying the foundations for the immediate opening of further technical talks. In addition, a communication channel was established between the parties to prevent incidents and misunderstandings and to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz"

- PM Prime Minister Netanyahu: "I ask you, Jews of America, Jews of the Diaspora, arise! Do not be afraid! Fight back! People will respect us only if we respect ourselves.

- Trump: The headline in the Corrupt and Failing New York Times: “What Changed After Almost 4 Months of War? Analysts Say Not Much.” REALLY? Their Military is DONE, their Navy is GONE, their Air Force is GONE, their Launching Pads, Missiles, Drones and Manufacturing of same, is almost GONE, their top two sets of Leaders are GONE, their Inflation is at 250%, their Economy is BROKEN, their Soldiers aren’t being paid, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN, THE OIL IS GUSHING, and the U.S. Stock Market and Jobs are at record HIGHS. That’s what’s CHANGED, you corrupt and unethical cowards, and MORE!!! President DJT

- Trump: After spending Trillions of Dollars on NATO, Italy, and its Prime Minister, wouldn’t even think of becoming involved with the Islamic Republic of Iran and their very serious Nuclear Threat. For decades, we defend them but, when tested, they are not there to defend us, and the rest of the World. Not good! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Iran threatens: We will not return to negotiations without an apology from Trump and an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

- Iranian source to Reuters: The talks between Iran and the US in Switzerland have not ended, only paused.

- Syrian President responds to Trump and declares: "You will NOT see Syria fighting against Hezbollah in Lebanon"

- Netanyahu: As long as we need to protect our people, we will remain in the "security zone" in southern Lebanon. The reason is completely understandable. No country would be asked to act differently.

 - The Iranian delegation left the negotiation site in protest against Trump's threats.

- Lindsey Graham: "I spent 4.5 hours with President Trump on Friday. Here's what I think will happen next. If this deal fails, President Trump is gonna take the Strait of Hormuz over by force. We'll charge a fee for all those who go through to pay for the operation ... if Iran contests control of the Strait of Hormuz by the United States we'll obliterate them."

- Trump: Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble. If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- US, Iran and Qatar kick off talks in Switzerland with discussions on Lebanon truce.

Reports from Geneva: The Americans had planned a joint photo and handshake at the start of the meeting, senior members of the Iranian delegation refused.

- Trump referred to Lebanon: disappointed that Israel cannot "move" Hezbollah. They can't do anything without blowing up some buildings; I'm close to "giving it to Syria."

 - Iranian news agency Tasnim, which is affiliated with the IRGC, has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until a ceasefire is reached in Lebanon.

- Trump responded to the president of Iran: "He should keep his mouth shut and get a grip—or we will take over the rest of the country." Also regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Trump threatened, "If the Iranians close it, they will have no country."

- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: What is certain is that we will never give up our right to enrich uranium, and the other side will have no choice but to accept this. In the past, they demanded that Iran's missiles also be part of the negotiations, but now they say that just as other countries have missiles, Iran should also have the right to possess ballistic missiles. The rules of the game have changed.

- Trump to Fox News: This is not a deal with the Iranian regime; it is just an extension of the ceasefire. Trump also told Fox News, "I hold the cards; if the Iranians do not fulfill their commitments at the negotiation table, I have a 60-day option, and then I will do what I want." Trump also said that 90 million barrels of crude oil crossed the Strait of Hormuz yesterday.

- A Hamas terrorist from the shadow unit that held Israeli hostages eliminated today by IDF strike on his house in Gaza.

 - A senior Israeli source estimates that a US demand for Israel to withdraw the IDF from southern Lebanon is only a matter of time. He added that when it arrives, it will present Israel and Netanyahu with a very difficult dilemma. At the same time, those around PM Netanyahu also estimate that a US-dictated withdrawal is expected. However, Netanyahu told his people that leaving the security zone is a "red line," as he put it. Those around the PrM say that the situation with the Americans is "definitely challenging."

- Shin Bet and IDF accuse Erdogan: In the past year, dozens of attacks directed by Hamas operatives operating from Turkey have been thwarted, where they were planning their terror attacks without interference.

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Weather:  tonight 62°

Tomorrow 86° mainly sunny.

-Girls schools will finish the year on Monday

- Keren Olam Hatorah 

Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch  left EY and will arrive iyh tomorrow to join the  delegation of Roshei yeshiva currently still in the US. Tomorrow there will be a community wide event in Deal,NJ, at  the Sephardic Torah Center 213 Lenox ave,Deal.  7:30 PM, followed by the program and Arbit.

Rav Chaim Peretz Berman spent Shabbos in Lakewood and will join the delegation in Deal.

- Tonight Levaya of Mrs. Miriam Steinhardter A”H From Baltimore/Lakewood at 11:30 pm at the Lakewood Chapel, Kevurah will take place in Eretz Yisroel.

- Tomorrow 10am  Daf Yomi Live shechita demonstration and shiur this Sunday in Toms River. For those who missed the lakewood shiur in Lutzk last night there will be a shiur and live shechita presentation this Sunday morning, June 21, arranged by Agudath Israel of America Torah Projects Commission presents featuring Rav Amitai Ben-David, author of Sichas Chulin and a renowned expert in the practical and halachic aspects of shechita.The program will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Khal Zichron Yechezkel, located at 1871 Old Freehold Road in Toms River, New Jersey.

- NJ Senator  Cory Booker: “The two of the worst administrations of all democratic governments on the planet Earth right now are the Netanyahu administration and the Trump administration, both led by criminals. Remember our president, first in history to have dozens of felony convictions. So we have two criminals leading — leading nations and acting in deeply immoral ways. And so this to me is the chickens coming home to roost. Israel is less safe and America is less safe, because of immoral leaders that made horrible decisions.”

- Mark Levin delivered a fiery defense of Israel, sharply criticizing what he described as growing attacks on the Jewish state from figures within President Donald Trump’s orbit and warning against efforts to rehabilitate the image of Iran’s regime following the recent U.S.-Iran agreement.“Stop trashing, smearing & bullying The Little State of Israel,” “Stop cozying up to and telling us that the enemy regime in Iran is now more rational, more moderate, and a regime that we can deal with,”.

- Trump: The United States Park Police have arrested multiple individuals for vandalizing our Nations magnificent Reflecting Pool. Who would do such a thing? These are very serious crimes having to do with the destruction of National Monuments. Years in jail! Work will begin immediately on its repair. President DJT

- A group of children and parents were left dangling more than 50 feet in the air for more than two hours after an amusement park ride malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island

-  President Trump floated renaming ICE to “NICE” today, saying the agency’s full name could become “National Immigration and Customs Enforcement” as a way to defend agents and mock media coverage of immigration enforcement.

Rav Yitzchak Yosef speaking tonight in Yazdim says Trump  behavior on Israel I'd because of the AG action to arrest and draft Yeshiva bochurim

- Senior Israeli official: PM Netanyahu reiterated that Israel will remain in the security zone as long as necessary to protect its northern border. The PM instructed the IDF to respond forcefully to any Hezbollah attack and to act to remove threats against our forces.

- Trump reshared a post hinting he holds Netanyahu's political fate in upcoming Israeli election.  An article published by Trump on Truth Social titled "Trump Holds the Cards on Netanyahu's Fragile Chances of Re-election." Previously, in an interview with "Kan" television, the American leader stated that he would "most likely" support Netanyahu, but the final decision would depend on the composition of the candidates.

- VP Vance will be arriving in Switzerland shortly for the beginning of talks with the Iranian delegation, who are already in the country, along with Witkoff and Kushner.

- IRGC claims Strait of Hormuz is shut down

- Some officials in the Trump administration are working to establish informal channels of communication with Israel’s opposition, including the leading contenders to replace PM Netanyahu in the upcoming election, former prime minister Naftali Bennett, and former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot - N12

-IDF soldier was killed and 13 others wounded in southern Lebanon during an attack by the Hezbollah tearly Shabbos morning.

Nir Ben Ari, HY"D 21, from Kerem Maharal.

Two slain IDF soldiers identified from Thursday attack that killed 4 soldiers

Yoav Klein, 21, from Herzliya.

Liav Kababia, 20, from Hod Hasharon.

- Lebanon: Vicious fighting between the IDF and Hezbollah over the past 24 hours has lead to hundreds of Israeli strikes across Southern Lebanon as ground operations intensify. The fighting is centered around a massive Hezbollah underground complex in the Nabatiya area. 

Iran is desperately trying to halt an IDF offensive in the area of of the Al-Taher ridge where Israeli ground forces have surrounded one of Hezbollah's most significant terror infrastructures in southern Lebanon – a fortified underground complex that served as the Southern Front HQ from which Hezbollah's activities against Israel were managed over the years, including directing fire towards northern settlements and IDF forces.

There are currently dozens of militants trapped in the complex, and it served as a central command and control center for Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon.

- What’s happening in the Ali al-Tahir ridge area (the former pumpkin outpost area) and the Nabatieh region is highly significant.  Dozens of Hezbollah operatives are trapped there in one of Hezbollah’s most important terror infrastructures in southern Lebanon — a fortified underground complex that served as the organization’s Southern Front headquarters. From there, they operate fire and observation against the IDF and, no less importantly, direct fire toward the residents of the north. (Amit Segal)

- Vance: "I will be there for two days. I hope we see progress on the nuclear issue and the ceasefire issue in Lebanon. These are the two things we need to focus on"

- Vance on Lebanon: "SoS Rubio and the entire team are actively involved in managing the situation in Lebanon. Despite the headlines, the situation there is actually improving, and the escalation is calming down to some extent. This is something we will need to continue managing on an ongoing basis to ensure that both Israel and Lebanon are safe and secure. This is our basic goal – to make the entire region safer and more stable."

- Former Sephardic chief rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, links Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to the US-Iran ceasefire, blaming it on her backing of enforcement measures against ultra-Orthodox draft evaders. “Yeshiva students since the time of [David] Ben-Gurion, may the name of the wicked rot, have been exempted and engaged in Torah. The Torah protects us. Why did US President Donald Trump  turn against us for no reason? Because of the decrees they make against the students of Torah, that is why he turned against us.

Friday, June 19, 2026 / ד׳ תמוז תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת קרח

Candle lighting 8:11 pm

Shkiah/Sunset 8:29 pm

9:13:08 סוף זמן קריאת שמע

Weather: Shabbos day 85° Mainly sunny.

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והנה פרח מטה אהרן לבית לוי ויצא פרח ויצץ ציץ ויגמל שקדים

חז"ל אומרים בפרקי אבות: "איזוהי מחלוקת לשם

שמים? זו מחלוקת הלל ושמאי; ושאינה לשם שמים - זו מחלוקת קֹרח וכל עדתו".לכאורה, מדויק יותר לנסח "זו מחלוקת קרח ומשה". כמו "הלל ושמאי". שני צדדים למחלוקת. אלא שזה בדיוק העניין: למחלוקת הזו לא היו שני צדדים. רק קרח נחלק. משה לא היה פרטנר.

 An interesting indication of the busy wedding season (besides Traffic on Oak st.) was highlighted in a recent Shavuos article featuring Rabbi Daniel Carlbach, who writes kesubos for weddings. He noted that there are more than a dozen accepted ways to write in Hebrew "Lakewood, New Jersey"  in a kesubah. To ensure accuracy, he maintains a detailed list of the preferred wording used by each mesader kiddushin and prepares the kesubah accordingly. Most attendees may not pay close attention during the krias kesubah, but those who do will often hear different versions being read aloud. It is one of the many unique details that reflects the remarkable number of chasunos taking place throughout our communities.

It is chasunah season. Simcha halls are booked throughout the week. Walk to your fridge, glance at your calendar, or check the schedule on your phone, and you will likely see every box filled with reminders of the many simchas taking place during the month of June.

Baruch Hashem, there are so many simchas in Klal Yisrael.

We often focus on challenges and difficulties and do not always take note of the good news around us. Yet how can we ignore the reality before our eyes? Yidden are traveling every night to attend one, two, and sometimes even three or four weddings. Families are commuting throughout the Tri-State area from Brooklyn to Lakewood, from Lakewood to Monsey, from the Catskills to the city and many are traveling from out of town. Some are even making long journeys from the Midwest and beyond to participate in family simchas.

We are witnessing the continued growth and building of Klal Yisrael. We are seeing the fulfillment of the promise of "Lo yomushu mipi zaracha." The Jewish people continue to thrive and grow.

Yes, we may be getting home very late from one wedding, only to attend another the next evening. And that is before the Shabbos aufruf, the family gatherings, and the Sheva Brachos celebrations that follow.

It is easy to take all of this for granted. But when we look around, we should recognize the tremendous chesed of Hashem reflected in these countless simchas. At the same time, we should remember those who are still waiting for their own yeshuah in shidduchim and be mindful of their feelings during these joyous times.

May we continue to share in the many simchas of Klal Yisrael and celebrate together in good health, happiness, and peace.

 ויזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל

 Friday, June 19, 2026 / ד׳ תמוז תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת קרח

Candle lighting 8:11 pm

Shkiah/Sunset 8:29 pm

9:13:08 סוף זמן קריאת שמע

Weather: Today 84° Sun and clouds mixed

Shabbos day 85° Mainly sunny.

Juneteenth federal holiday no mail, banks are closed.

-Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch shlita expected to come to the US on Sunday on behalf of Keren Olam HaTorah. He will visit Lakewood 

- BDE: Petirah of Mrs. Miriam Steinhardter A”H From Baltimore/Lakewood she  was  80 years of survived by her husband, Mr. Bernie Steinhardter, and their children. The levaya is scheduled to take place Motzei Shabbos at 11:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Chapel, Kevurah will take place in Eretz Yisroel.

- President Trump steps off the new Air Force One and is immediately greeted by service members at Joint Base Andrews

- The fast day of erev shabbos parshas Chukas  ו חקת is observed today in Eretz Yisroel  however since in chutz laaretz it is parshas Korach  some are of the opinion the  day of Vov chukas is dependent on the day of the week which is next Friday in the US

- This shabbos  following the Yartzeit of Rav Shneur Kotler there will be a  Siyum Hashas with shaloshudis at BMG dining hall with the participation of Rav Malkiel Kotler and Divrei Zikaron by  Rav Chatzkel Rutkin shlita starting with Mincha at 7:00 pm 

- Rav Chaim Peretz berman shlita will deliver sa shiur and divrei chizuk today erev shabbos 4:00 pm for the entire Ridge Kehila at B"M Chasam Sofer 490 Manetta avenue He will spend shabbos in the Central court area Speaking tonight at Columbus Ave shul and Shabbos day at B"M Chanichei Hayeahivos.

- Rav Aaron Kohen shlita Rosh Yeshiva  TAY and  son of the Toldos Avrohom Yitzchok rebbe will spend shabbos in Lakewood in the whispering pines neighborhood 

- Rav Dov Landau and Rav Don Segal have arrived back in EY

- Amazon prime day sale will run from June 23-26,

- Rav  Yitzchak Zilberstein comments on President Trump regarding Iran: "The Pasuk   וְהָיִיתָ מְשֻׁגָּע מִמַּרְאֵה עֵינֶיךָ is being fulfilled in us. Apparently, the Meshiach needs to arrive."

- Daf Yomi Live shechita demonstration and shiur this Sunday in Toms River. For those who missed the lakewood shiur in Lutzk last night there will be a shiur and live shechita presentation this Sunday morning, June 21, arranged by  Agudath Israel of America Torah Projects Commission presents  featuring Rav Amitai Ben-David,  author of Sichas Chulin and a renowned expert in the practical and halachic aspects of shechita.The program will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Khal Zichron Yechezkel, located at 1871 Old Freehold Road in Toms River, New Jersey, 

- BMG Youngeleit took upon themselves to learn uninterrupted beretzifus as a zechus and refuah sheleima for  HaGaon R' Yisroel Bunim ben Chaya Roiza Schreiber who was in Lakewood on behalf of Keren Olam haTorah and delivered shiurim on all topics across yeshivos in Lakewood 

-Large numbers of highly venomous clinging jellyfish have been found in the Metedeconk River in Brick, according to marine biologist Paul Bologna of Montclair State University. The tiny jellyfish, which hide among seaweed and algae, have already been linked to a severe sting suffered by a 6-year-old child. Officials are urging caution for swimmers, kayakers, and others entering the water.

- Lakewood Rosh yeshiva Rav Yeruchom Olshin paid a shiva visit at the home of r Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin in Jackson  who is sitting shiva for his mother

- Yesterday talmidim from Yeshiva Shagas Aryeh Boys School in Lakewood  had the opportunity to visit Satmar Rebbe Aron at his homee in the Town of Palm Tree, Kiryas Joel.

- Italian PM Giorgia Meloni rages at President Trump, calling his statement that she "begged" him for a photo "completely fabricated" Trump said: "She begged me to take a picture with her. She wanted a picture with me so badly. I wouldn't have taken it, but I felt sorry for her."

Meloni responded : "We NEVER BEG!" "I can only say it's unfortunate he doesn't have the same [behavior] toward enemies."

 Lakewood Rabbanim Release Tznius Awareness Letter

Chodesh Sivan 5786

As the summer months come upon us, we feel a responsibility to publicize a halachah which pertains specifically to this time of year when breaches in tzniyus of dress are unfortunately more common.

It is incumbent upon women to know the halachos of tzniyus well. Additionally, husbands and fathers must recognize the possible pitfalls and guide their wives and daughters properly so that they dress in a way befitting Bnos Yisroel. When women wear clothes that do not conform with tzniyus, they cause men to transgress serious issurim. (See Gemora Ta'anis 24a.)

In our times, tzniyus in general needs much chizuk, but we would like to highlight a specific breach in tzniyus which many, and even well-meaning people, are not careful with. This is the issue of tight clothes, whether because they are too small or whether due to their design. Any article of clothing which accentuates the form of the body is unacceptable. This is a common issue with all types of clothes and specifically T-shirts.

It pains us to know that many stores sell clothes that do not conform with the halachos of tzniyus. Recently, however, form fitting tops have become popular. At times, even those who are trying to be careful about this cannot easily find T-shirts that are tzniyus l'halachah. Therefore one must be careful while shopping not to purchase clothes that are not tzniyusdik. It is important to note that since most stores/vendors will cater to the requests of their customers, it is a mitzvah to bring to their attention and to request of them to provide only tzniusdik clothes. One must be careful to check the clothes that she owns to ensure that they are acceptable. Just as with every question of halachah, a question of tzniyusdik clothing must be dealt with properly and not disregarded due to financial or personal concern.

Teachers bear a great responsibility to dress tzniyusdik k'halachah in every way since the students tend to emulate them.

In the zechus of vigilance in the mitzvah of tzniyus may we merit that the Shechinah reside among us. May the zechus of this great mitzvah protect all those who are careful to keep the halachos of tzniyus, and especially those who encourage others to do so, and may they be blessed with all goodness. May we all be zocheh to the Geulah Sheleimah b'meheirah.

Signed by:

Rav Yaakov Forchheimer

Rav Simcha Bunim Cohen

Rav Shmuel Meir Katz

Rav Ahron Zuckerman

Rav Yosef Zimbal

Rav Shmuel Felder

Rav Moshe Chaim Kahan

Rav Dov Kahan

Rav Osher Chaim Lieberman

Rav Aryeh Malkiel Kotler

- Former Ambassador David M Friedman: I have know President Trump longer than almost anyone in the current administration. I have worked with him both as a businessman and as the President.

He is a closer. He is an astute negotiator and he is the best friend Israel ever has had in the White House. We are at the very beginning of a process with Iran. Candidly, some of the comments of our Vice President have been disturbing, but he’s not in charge. Trump is. And I will give the President the benefit of the doubt  which he has earned  to bring this conflict to a successful conclusion. The President’s decision to engage with Iran militarily, in partnership with Israel, was bold and courageous and perfectly executed. I believe he will end this war on terms that will make the US, Israel and the entire world safer and more secure.

- Trump to Axios:The Iranians, very smart people. They're sort of primitive genius, but they're smart. They would've blown up Israel.

If it weren't for me, Israel would not exist today.

- US Secretary of State Rubio and Israel PM Netanyahu to hold a phone call, Israeli media reports

- Israeli source to i24NEWS: We have entered a ceasefire. We continue to act against threats and remain in the security zone. If Hezbollah harms our soldiers and civilians, we will respond with force.

- Despite the reported ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah (LH), the Israel Defense Force has carried out additional strikes in Lebanon in the hours since the ceasefire was announced. This, amidst pledges from Israeli military and civilian decision-makers that Israeli forces will not withdraw from areas in Southern Lebanon as long as LH poses a threat to Northern Israel.

- Iranian Foreign Ministry: The meeting planned for today in Switzerland is no longer urgent. "Preparations are underway for talks to take place "in the coming days." The discussions on a final agreement depend on "the start and continued implementation of the conditions set in the memorandum of understanding with the US." It was also stated that "the memorandum of understanding with the US to end the war was signed digitally, so the meeting planned for today in Switzerland is no longer urgent."

- Lindsey Graham: I  Completely agree with President Trump’s analysis that Iran’s capability to generate another October 7 or continue to be the largest state sponsor of terrorism on the planet has been massively degraded. To those who say Iran is stronger now than before, that is an insult to the American military and it is delusional thinking because the Iranian economy is in shambles. Mr. President, continue to try to find a diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear ambitions and other issues that have plagued the world since 1979. The day diplomacy is off the table will present America and our allies with some very stark choices. In the meantime, as we pursue diplomacy, make it crystal clear that Israel will not have to tolerate being attacked by Iranian proxies who cause parts of Israel to be uninhabitable. Pray for peace.

- The Iranians were very smart to insist on including the Lebanon war in the MOU. They didn’t want to be accused of violating the MOU and stalling the talks, so now they have a built-in lever to manipulate the negotiations. Every time they want to delay or back off from the talks, they tell Hezbollah to attack. Israel must respond, and Iran will claim, “This is a violation of the MOU, and the US is responsible for it.” Meanwhile, they get to sell oil and make billions of dollars without giving anything in return. The fact that Vance didn’t see this coming is just further proof of how bad this deal is.(Jewish warrior on x)

- Trump: The  War has diminished Iran! It doesn’t, any longer, have an Air Force, a Navy, Antiaircraft Equipment, Radar, or practically anything else, and yet the Dumocrats say that Iran is better off now than it was four months ago. Can you imagine getting away with that??? How stupid can some people be??? President DJT

- Trump: We didn’t meet out of desperation, Iran did. They are FINISHED! We’ll play out the 60 days. They get no money, not ten cents

- Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a senior U.S. official told Reuters.

- CNN: The US conveyed a message to Iran that Israel will not escalate its attacks in Lebanon.

- Interviewer to Trump: Would you be able to prevent Israel from attacking Lebanon?

Trump: Yes. They have a lot of respect for me, and they do what I say.

:Q: You said you want only unconditional surrender from Iran. The MOU doesn't look like unconditional surrender.

Trump: Yes, I suppose it's like unconditional surrender.

- Defense Minister Israel Katz says the IDF will remain in southern Lebanon “We will not allow harm to our soldiers and civilians, and every violation of the ceasefire by Hezbollah will be met with great force,” 

“The IDF will remain in the security zone in Lebanon, from the coastline to the heights of the Beaufort, to protect the northern communities, thwart threats, and destroy terror infrastructure in the area, both below and above ground,”.

- US Ambassador to Israel Huckabee: “French FM said Israel needs to stop strikes on Hezbollah. Does France get all its info from Hezbollah? Last night, Israel had 4 of its soldiers killed. Israel strikes when struck as 

@yechielleiter brings FACTS. Ceasefire happens when Hezbollah stops shooting & killing.”

- Iran's Strait of Hormuz Authority announced that, following the memorandum of understanding with the United States, it WILL ALLOW passage through the Strait for vessels that submit requests and meet the established requirements.

- CNN: Iran requested guarantees that the fighting in Lebanon would end before returning to talks with the United States in Switzerland

- Pakistan: Israel's attack on Lebanon threatens US-Iran talks.

- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “I share with all my heart the sorrow of the families of the commander of the 52nd Armored Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Dor Gedaliya Ben Simhon, and of three heroic fighters whose names have not yet been released. May God avenge their blood, and I wish a full recovery to those injured in yesterday's exchange of fire. 

Following Hezbollah's criminal attack, which is a blatant violation of the ceasefire, I instructed the IDF last night to strike Hezbollah with force. The IDF attacked more than 80 terror targets and eliminated dozens of terrorists. Later, the IDF attacked Hezbollah headquarters in the Bekaa this morning...

The IDF will act to thwart any threat to our forces and territory. As I have made clear unequivocally, including yesterday, Israel will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon as long as necessary to protect the northern communities.

- The IDF said it killed dozens of Hezbollah operatives in strikes on over 80 targets in southern and eastern Lebanon since Thursday night, after they launched several attacks on troops.

 - Hours after the deadly strike on a IDF tank, an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah struck forces of the Commando Brigade in Kfar Tebnit, wounding five soldiers, one of them seriously, according to the IDF.

Heavy clashes between IDF and Hezbollah terrorists last night in Southern Lebanon resulting in Casualties and injuries of soldiers. In response IDF killed at least 15 Hezbollah terrorists.

- 4 IDF Soldiers HY"D killed  when a suspected drone or anti-tank missile struck the tank killing all four crew members, the IDF said

Identified  so far:

Naveh Chabshush Hy"d from Geva.

Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, 32,, from Bet Hashitah

- IDF Spokesman: The Israeli army carried out attacks overnight and continues to strike against terrorists and terrorist infrastructure of the terrorist organization Hezbollah in several areas in southern Lebanon.

These attacks come after repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement by the terrorist organization Hezbollah.

- Mark Levine: Hezbollah launcheld an attack tonight in which 4 Israeli soldiers were essentially incinerated. I assume Israel will hit back very hard. No MOU or final agreement will change who these terrorists are.

- Vice President Vance delays his departure for talks scheduled with Iran tomorrow. Due to technical issues

Hashkafa With Reb Gershon Ribner Shlita

Conduct upon eruption of a religious war directed at your rebbi Rav Noach Weinberg's cry: Holocaust of assimilation Divine choice to save one yeshiva from the holocaust Direction for children struggling with kriah

Kiddush Levana opportunity 

Chasunas:

Ornstein - Schwartz Fountain Ballroom 

Jackin - Shwartz Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Labovitz  - Irons Ateres Esther

Schustal - Gartner Ateres Reva 

Gertz - Stern Bais Faiga

Zebrowsky - Mandel Cedar Palace 

Rotenstein Neemas Hachaim

- Daf Yomi Special Shiur tonight Thursday, Presented by: הרה"ג ר' אמיתי בן-דוד the בעל מחבר שיחת חולין Featuring: A real-life Shechitah and Treifos demonstration at Bais Medrash Lutzk (Simcha Hall) 520 New Egypt Road Lakewood 8:45 pm

- Chumash Shiur by Harav Yeruchom Olshin shlita 11:30 pm at B"M Ateres Bracha live 646-726-9977

 Weather: 91° Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms during the morning. Potential for severe thunderstorms. Chance of rain 70%.

NWS Severe thunderstorms are expected on Thursday afternoon from 1pm - 8 pm following a very warm and windy day with up to 40-mph gusts across New Jersey. “Scattered showers and storms will develop later today, with the main threat being damaging wind gusts,”

-  JCP&L Power outage in  Lakewood, including the Route 88, Sterling, Ridge, and East 7th Street areas restoration 9pm

- FAA news : Judge upholds Lakewood township’s plans for dormitories, wedding halls and mid-rise residential apartment buildings on cross street After a lengthy legal battle, a Superior Court judge has upheld ordinances adopted by the Lakewood Township Committee in December 2024 that allow for additional dormitories, wedding halls, and mid-rise residential apartment buildings on Cross Street. The ruling clears the way for the proposed development plans to move forward. more HERE 

- Shots fired in Times Square following celebrations for the New York Knicks championship parade. Police are responding and allegedly have a suspect in custody. No injuries have been reported at this time.

- JetBlue Airways will be ending their seasonal service between Newark and Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and will close its flight attendant and tech operations bases at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey this fall as it seeks to reduce costs and beef up service in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, (Onejersey)

- Catskills Hatzalah' in the Mountains celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its new garage facility in Kiamesha Lake 

- Update the youngerman was released from prison.

Giyus: Hundreds of talmidim from Yeshivas Be'er HaTalmud, together with their rosh yeshiva, demonstrated today outside Prison 10 in support of a Avreich alumni of their yeshiva who was incarcerated over draft-related issues.

Meanwhile, in Elad, members of the Bnei Torah faction protested outside the home of a chareidi recruiter whom they accuse of facilitating the enlistment of approximately 30 bochurim from Chevron Yeshiva into the IDF's Kodkod unit

- Today is the 44th Yartzeit of Rav Shneur Kotler Zatzal There will be a shiur Zikaron in yeshiva bais Medrash Govoha today @ 12:45 pm by Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita. Later today at second seder there will bi a Kinus Zikaron 6:15 pm at Beren hall with the participation of Rav Malkiel shlita and Rav Shlomo Feivel Schustal shlita at Beren hall.

- New Air Force One May Debut July 3 A new era of presidential travel could begin as early as July 3, with reports that President Trump may make his first trip aboard the new Air Force One (gifted by Qatar) during a visit to Mount Rushmore. The iconic Boeing 747 aircraft that has served U.S. presidents for more than 35 years is expected to be retired, with the new plane potentially debuting as part of the kickoff to America's 250th anniversary celebrations.

- Reminder tomorrow is Junteenth holiday no mail service and banks are closed.

- Some schools will have early dismissal today ahead of Camp season starting next week.

- Daf Yomi  Special Shiur tonight Thursday, Presented by: הרה"ג ר' אמיתי בן-דוד the בעל מחבר שיחת חולין Featuring: A real-life Shechitah and Treifos demonstration at Bais Medrash Lutzk (Simcha Hall) 520 New Egypt Road Lakewood 8:45 pm 

- A Truck with digital screens drove around the yeshiva area in Lakewood displaying pashkevilin against gedolei Yisroel regarding the gezeiras giyus in EY

- Keren Olam HaTorah Team Lakewood has raised over $2 million dollars so far, Rav Dov Landau shlita and the Rachmastrivk Rebbe head back to EY

- A new White House immigration website shows 114 arrests in Lakewood, NJ  by ICE between February 2025 and May 2026, with officials citing a range of criminal charges and gang affiliations among some individuals taken into custody. According to the White House database, the arrests involved individuals accused of a variety of offenses, including assault, burglary, fraudulent activities, immigration violations, obstruction-related offenses, traffic offenses, and weapons crimes. 

- Lakewood School District's legal costs in defending Superintendent Laura Winters against a discrimination lawsuit have exceeded $80,000 and could top $100,000 after the Board of Education recently approved up to $20,000 in additional spending. The case, brought by a Puerto Rican employee alleging discrimination, is scheduled for trial in August.

- Nichum Aveilim: Shiva for Rav Yechiel Moskowitz ztl is at 128 11th St, Lakewood, family is getting up Friday afternoon before shabbos 

- At the late-night levayah for Mordy Klughaupt Z"L, hundreds of friends and family members came despite the late hour to pay their final respects and kavod acharob to a man who cared deeply for everyone around him. He had a unique ability to put a smile on people's faces, always offering a kind word and encouragement. Known for his trademark birthday and anniversary cards sent to clients and friends, he brought joy and simcha wherever he went. Those who knew him remembered a person who constantly radiated warmth, happiness, and genuine concern for others.

Shiva for R' Eliezer Mordechai Mordy Klugaupt Z"L is at 510 Carey street Lakewood shachris 8 am , Mincha 8:15 pm Maariv 9:40 pm

- There's buses to the Ohel in Queens today leaving from Kennedy and Squankum round trip $25

- A bill board on a busy road in Monsey displayed a obscene ad against president Trump, written in Yiddish.

- Bell Works has received a $10 million grant from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to fund energy-efficiency upgrades. The project includes installing a 12.99-megawatt solar system, replacing refrigerants with lower environmental impact, and making other sustainability improvements at the 2 million-square-foot complex in Holmdel.

- Giyus: Tonight erev shabbos Vov Chukas in E"Y A major atzeres tefillah rally is being held in the streets surrounding Kikar Zupnik in Yerushalayim at the call of the Edah HaChareidis. to daven and beseech rachmei shamayim while voicing strong opposition to the escalating redifas hadas religious persecution and gezeiras giyus military draft decree targeting yeshiva bochurim in Eretz Yisroel.

-- Traffic into NYC today at the tunnels and bridges from New Jersey due to the Knicks parade causing major delays 

 The New York Police Department declaring there’s no more room for spectators at the Knicks parade hours before the event is set to kick off. All viewing pens for the parade are full, no one else will be allowed into the viewing areas.

- Giyus: Leading community rabbonim and Roshei yeshiva are meeting in Bnei Brak to discuss the recent arrests of yeshiva bochurim and ongoing developments surrounding Israel's military draft dispute. 

- Seastreak ferry has abandoned its plan to operate ferry service between New York City and the borough after the council failed to adopt an ordinance to regulate the business.

- A Jackson couple is suing the township after police impounded their minivan during a drug investigation that ultimately found no drugs. The couple says they were charged nearly $1,000 in towing and storage fees to retrieve the vehicle and are seeking reimbursement, damages, and legal costs. The van remains impounded because they say the fees exceed the vehicle's value.

- More than 600 NJ police officers disciplined for misconduct in 2025 Hundreds have been suspended, demoted, or fired for 3,000 offenses since 2020

-Trump post: OIL IS FLOWING, IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON (THE WORLD WILL BE SAFE!), THE STOCK MARKETS ARE ROARING, JOBS ARE AT RECORDS, AND PRICES ARE DROPPING (AFFORDABILITY!). OUR COUNTRY IS STRONG, SAFE, AND RESPECTED LIKE NEVER BEFORE. “YOU’RE WELCOME!” President DJT

- NY Governor Kathy Hochul: On Gimmel Tammuz, we join Jewish communities across New York and around the world in honoring the life and legacy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. His influence inspired generations to lead lives of service, compassion, and purpose.

- Vice President Vance delays his departure for talks scheduled with Iran tomorrow. Due to technical issues

-  Serious security incident tonight in South Lebanon involving IDF soldiers with Hezbollah  terrorists injuries reported R"L after a missile was fired on a tank.

- Hezbollah and Israeli forces are fighting  in Ali Al Tahrir in southern Lebanon. Reports indicate Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli positions and the IDF answered with their own artillery and flares.

- CNN: Vance indicates that certain "gentleman's agreements" referenced by US officials have been documented, though not included in the official MOU. This suggests there are undisclosed side arrangements between the US and Iran

- Iran will invite the UN nuclear watchdog to inspect its nuclear sites and help identify the locations of Tehran’s enriched material, White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff told US lawmakers Thursday, according to The Associated Press.

- Iran's delegation to the nuclear talks has been suspended following Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, per Al Mayadeen. Tehran reportedly warned Washington that Lebanon remains central to any continuation of negotiations

- Channel 14 reporter: I spoke with President Trump earlier today. I asked him whether the U.S. would impose an arms embargo on Israel if it continues operating in Lebanon-

"I've never heard of that."

- Trump to Kan News on the enriched uranium inside Iran: "It's not very important, at the right time we'll get it." On the agreement that was reached: "The public in Israel needs to support it, it will ensure that Iran won't have nuclear weapons"

- In an exclusive interview with Channel 14 correspondent Libby Alon, President Trump confirmed that the U.S. would "absolutely" back Israel if it launches an independent attack on Iran.

- Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, with a response to JD Vance who asked what is their proposal:

“This is the proposal, @JDVance To deal with the Nazis of the 21st century, just as the United States dealt with the Nazis of the 20th century.”

- JD Vance to Israel “You’re a country of 9 million people. You can’t just kill your way out of solving every single national security problem that you have.”

- Trump: The United States is committed to PEACE, and we encourage everyone in the Middle East Region to maintain their commitment to allowing our negotiations to beautifully unfold. The Markets are loving what is happening with Oil Prices way down, and Stocks way up. We expect a complete Ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Israel. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that today the US forces lifted the blockade on "all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, in accordance with the President's direction."

"Our great Naval Ships will remain in the general area to make sure that all aspects of the agreement are adhered to, obeyed and in full force and effect,"

- Trump: “There is no 300 Billion Dollar payment to Iran by the U.S. That’s Fake News! All there is for the U.S. is Success, Lower Oil Prices, and Victory. Check out the Stock Market. Dumocrat propaganda at play!!! President DJT” 

- JD Vance: My message to people in Bibi's government who are attacking Trump: Do not attack the only leader in the world who supports you. ..In the last three months, two-thirds of the defense systems that protected Israel were created by American workers and funded by American taxpayers.

(An earlier quote about your country was built with our money  was from Reporter  Amit Segal but the video of Vance does not show he said that)

- Trump to Israel Kan News: "I will likely support Netanyahu in the elections, but I need to see who is running. He needs to be more rational."

-Vance: Israel must respect this "peace process." We expect Hezbollah not to launch rockets - but we also expect Israel not to "run wild" in Lebanon.

- Vance: "The Iranians do not give up their right to self-defense, but we do expect that under the final agreement they will not be able to develop the type of missile that threatens the entire world"

- VP Vance: “The President has grown frustrated sometimes that we seem to be right on the cusp of a major breakthrough in the agreement, and then all of a sudden, there's a major explosion that goes off in a civilian population center in Beirut, and a lot of people who have nothing to do with Hezbollah lose their lives. That's not acceptable.” “We do not want Hezbollah attacking Israel. But in order to ensure that that happens, we have got to actually build the kind of regional framework that can cut off the money to Hezbollah, cut off Iranian support for Hezbollah, and also ensure that Lebanon's territorial sovereignty is respected by by all parties.”

- U.S. Vice President: “The moderate faction in Iran, which wants better relations with the West, has won the internal debate in recent months. The memorandum of understanding — Trump’s peace plan for Iran.”

- Netanyahu: The struggle is not over yet, and more challenges lie ahead. We will continue to navigate our path with wisdom and judgment. Just as we restored security and prosperity to the Gaza envelope, so we will restore security and prosperity to the northern settlements. This requires maintaining the "security zone" in southern Lebanon, this requires that we do not leave there as long as Israel's security needs require it. Because this zone separates Hezbollah from our citizens and our settlements. Iran will not have nuclear weapons. And as long as I am the Prime Minister of Israel, it will not happen.

- Israel Hayom: In light of President Trump's major shift in attitude towards Iran, Israel is preparing for a period of at least several months during which pressure will be applied on Israel to limit its military activities. Additionally, Israel does not see itself as bound by the agreement Trump signed.

- Ambassador Yechiel Leiter: The murderous thugs of Tehran are not like any other state in the region. If they have ballistic missiles - they’re going to use them on their neighbours.

- JD Vance interview with the New York Times about Israel: There is a strange panic within the Israeli establishment, which I sense, where it is assumed that anything considered and potentially beneficial to Iran will indeed happen — but that it will happen without the Iranians changing any behavior on their part. Therefore, I find this whole wave of hysteria in Israel somewhat strange, because in my opinion, it stems from a lack of trust. The US has rightfully earned the trust of this region. We have done a very good job for that "particular country" and its government, and I believe the facts do not support the claim that we made a bad deal, which does not make sense when considering the depth and duration of the parties' relations.

- Tucker Carlson: Israel lost the only president it had full control over. Trump went from being a slave to Israel to comparing Benjamin Netanyahu disfavorably to al-Qaeda.

- Trump: These fools, who think I haven’t been tough enough on Iran, when the Stock Market Just Hit A RECORD HIGH, and Oil prices are “tumbling” down, are either jealous, bad people, or stupid. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!! President DJT

- Trump suggests Israel in no place to criticize Iran deal since it backed out of 2020 strike on Soleimani

- CNN: PM Netanyahu told Trump that Israel does not see itself bound by an immediate and permanent end to the war in Lebanon.

- Iran says Israel’s continued presence in south Lebanon would nullify deal with US

- The IDF publishes an updated map of its security zone in southern Lebanon, saying it will not be withdrawing from the territory at this stage. Stretching east to west, the deployment line on the map runs up to 10 kilometers (6 miles) deep from the border into Lebanese territory.

- IDF reservist soldier was killed, and seven others were wounded, by a Hezbollah explosive device in southern Lebanon yesterday afternoon. The slain soldier is named as Alexander Filin, 29, from Chaifa

-Trump administration officials have recently expressed growing frustration with Netanyahu. Israeli officials have criticized some of Trump's advisers, believing they are feeding him negative information about Israel.

- The United States will restart military action and reimpose a blockade if Iran does not fulfill its commitments under its agreement with the US, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tells reporters.

- Israeli senior official close to Netanyahu tells Reuters: "Israel is conducting tough negotiations with the US regarding its presence in southern Lebanon. Israel has no intention whatsoever of withdrawing from its positions."

Chaaunas:

Schwartz - Rothstein Ateres Reva 

Tyberg - Rubinfeld Fountain Ballroom

Krausz - Friedman Ne'emas Hachaim

Shoshana - Levi Ateres Esther

Marizan - Dresdner Eagle Ridge

Tikotzky - Sommers Bais Faiga 

Inzelbuch - Ehrman Lake Terrace 

Levy - Michaeli Cedar Palace

Kalter - Fuchs Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Pinkowitz - Itzkowitz Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Shreibman - Bernstein Ateres Blima

 Weather: 80° Cloudy with a few showers. Chance of rain 30%.

Severe thunderstorms in forecast for Thursday as temperatures soar into 90s

Today, 2 Tammuz, is the 59th yahrtzeit of R' Elimelech Gavriel "Mike" Tress z'l,

tonight is the Yartzeit of Rav Shneur Kotler ZTL

- BDE: Petirah of R' Mordy Klughaupt Z"L of Lakewood following an ilness he was 40  years old. He Leaves behind 3 children. Son of R'  Michel and Cipora. He was the owner of Crystal photography  providing Photographer and waiter services at local Simchas. The levaya will take place tonight 11:30 pm at the Chapel office 7th st.

Zoom link HERE passcode 758077

Phone 305-224-1968

- Rav Chaim Peretz Berman Ponovezh R"Y arrives in Lakewood on behalf of Keren Olam haTorah with a visit at the home of Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita see photo below.

- Israel Police Commissioner Danny Levy announced that officers who acted contrary to police regulations will face severe disciplinary action and be removed from operational duty.

Levy said senior commanders were present at the scene and stressed that he expects them to maintain control over such events. In addition, the officer seen kicking one of the protesters has been suspended

- Bulk items sale at Bingo case of 9x23 $25 case of cups $9

Gas in Lakewood area $3.98

- Keren Olam Hatorah some gedolim from the delegation will be heading back home today  to EY. 

- The NYPD will deploy over 10,000 officers to tomorrow's Knicks parade the largest number assigned to any planned event. Heavy weapons teams, explosive detection k9s, transportation, transit, highway, aviation, drones, and more will be on hand to keep things secure.

- Gourmet Glatt location in the Catskills now open for summer 2026 in Kiamisha, NY off rt 42

- Giyus: Israel Police on the documentation of brutality from this morning: "Exceptional cases that do not align with the organization's procedures and with what is expected of commanders and officers in the field will be examined and investigated in depth and handled disciplinarily accordingly."

- A drunk illegal immigrant Raul Luna-Perez of Red Bank pleaded guilty in connection with a 2024 Lakewood crash that killed a mother and daughter on Cross street Prosecutors said he was speeding, intoxicated, and had cocaine in his system when he crossed into oncoming traffic and caused the deadly collision. He faces two consecutive 10-year prison terms after pleading guilty to aggravated manslaughter. He had 3 prior arrests for DWI. The whitehouse used this incident in opposing sanctuary cities 

- Heads of the Haredi Hesder Yeshivos in a letter to the Prime Minister and Defense Minister: Call to enact a temporary order and freeze the arrests of yeshiva bochurim for one year, parallel to a process that will include expanding the scope of Charedi enlistment and broadening service track. This is not supported by any mainstream Roshei yeshiva 

- IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir stresses that men and women will not serve in the same tanks during training or operational activity, after the leaders of more than two dozen yeshivas threatened to stop sending their students to serve in tank units because of a pilot program integrating women into the Armored Corps.

- Amit Segal calls the protesting faction extreme and fanatical but says Police enforcement cannot be carried out on the basis of revulsion. Police violence directed at one offender and not at another offender is discriminatory and invalid enforcement. We all know what would have happened here if such violence had been directed at the Kapalnists.The absence of media coverage of this gap is no less disgusting than the gap between the praise that Ben Gvir, for example, gave to the thrower of the stun grenade on the Ayalon and the shock this morning at the throwing of stun grenades.

-A protest in Bnei Brak by followers of Rabbi Tzvi Friedman known as Ratzafim, against the draft law and arrests of yeshiva students turned violent Wednesday morning, with footage showing injured demonstrators, stun grenades, and baton strikes. Protest organizers said the demonstration was held earlier in the day to avoid conflicting with a separate protest planned by the Ger Chassidus. The police response sparked sharp condemnation from Chareidi politicians, including Meir Porush, Aryeh Deri, and Yisroel Eichler, who accused police of excessive force and demanded investigations. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded by announcing an urgent review of police use of stun grenades. Meanwhile, politicians from Degel HaTorah had not publicly commented as of Wednesday afternoon.

- Giyus: The last four detainees from the incident in front of Judge Solberg's home have been released

- Mount Holly has canceled its Fourth of July celebration, citing safety concerns after recent incidents of violence at public events across New Jersey, according to township officials.

- A 53-year-old Lakewood woman was arrested following an investigation into more than $1,000 in unauthorized charges on a resident's bank account. Police say the suspect had previously worked for a local transportation service used by the victim and now faces charges including fraudulent use of a credit card and theft by deception.

- Ocean County Man Charged After Allegedly Striking ICE Agent A man living illegally in Ocean County was arrested after allegedly hitting an ICE agent with his van during a vehicle stop in Manahawkin. He faces a federal charge of assaulting a federal officer, which carries up to 20 years in prison.

- A Jackson woman has admitted to shooting a 79-year-old man during an incident at a residence on Jackson Pines Road last year and now faces a potential seven-year state prison sentence.

- Gloucester Township Mayor David Mayer, a key figure in South Jersey Democratic politics, was appointed to a $201,889-a-year position leading the South Jersey Port Corporation. Critics say the move could significantly boost his state pension and potentially qualify him for lifetime public health benefits, highlighting concerns about politically connected officials receiving lucrative public jobs late in their careers.

Rav Chaim Peretz Berman Ponovizh R"Y visiting  Lakewood R"Y Rav Malkiel Kotler as he arrives on behalf of Keren Olam HaTorah

The Gerer Protest in front of prison 10

- NYP: "Tehran reportedly promised the inflow of cash is getting from the sanctions relief to Hezbollah as soon as possible, paving the way for the group to rebuild its military wing and political arm in war-torn Lebanon, two regional diplomats and two senior Lebanese sources said."

- Ben Shapiro: "This MOU appears to be a disaster that does not achieve any of the signal goals that were set by the administration at the beginning ... in my opinion the vice president, the chief negotiator, has not well served the president".

- Iran deal was signed there will not be a ceremony in Switzerland.

- The memorandum of understanding has entered into force: The US and Iran signed tonight a memorandum of understanding to end the war with a "digital" signature, according to two senior US officials. President Trump personally signed a copy of the MoU during a dinner at the Palace of Versailles. A photo of the signed agreement was later sent to Iran and the mediating countries.

- Senator Lindsey Graham now supports the deal: I just had a very lengthy and productive discussion with Steve Witkoff  about the state of play regarding Iran. After this discussion, it is my opinion that signing the MOU will be beneficial to the United States, in as much as the Strait of Hormuz will begin to open, and the hostilities with Iran will stop. Whether or not the United States can reach an acceptable, verifiable deal with Iran regarding its nuclear program and other issues is yet to be determined, but I see little downside to trying. The economic stability that comes from opening up the Strait and the cessation of hostilities could create a pathway to peace well beyond the Iranian conflict.  The expansion of the Abraham Accords and normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel is President Trump’s and my ultimate goal.

- Full text of MOU released 

The full text of the MOU 14 points: Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran

The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran have mutually agreed in good faith as follows:

1. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and their allies in the current war, declare upon signing this Memorandum of Understanding an immediate and permanent cessation of military activity on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and undertake not to initiate further war or any military action against each other, to refrain from the threat or use of force against each other, and to ensure the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon. The final agreement shall confirm the permanent end of the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, as well as the remaining provisions of this Article.

2. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran undertake to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of each other and to refrain from interference in the internal affairs of the other.

3. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran undertake to negotiate and reach a final agreement within a maximum of 60 days, with the possibility of extension by mutual consent.

4. Immediately upon the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding, the United States of America shall begin to lift its naval blockade and any other interference or restrictions it has imposed on the Islamic Republic of Iran. It shall complete the lifting of the blockade within 30 days. During this period, vessel traffic shall be gradually restored by the Islamic Republic of Iran to the volume that existed before the war. In addition, the United States undertakes to remove its forces from the vicinity of the Islamic Republic of Iran within 30 days after the signing of the Final Agreement.

5. Upon the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding, the Islamic Republic of Iran will work, using its best efforts, to arrange safe passage of commercial vessels, free of charge, for a period of 60 days only, from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of ​​Oman and vice versa. The movement of commercial vessels will resume immediately, and, taking into account the need to remove technical and military obstacles and carry out mine clearance by the Islamic Republic of Iran, full movement will be restored within 30 days.

6. The Islamic Republic of Iran will hold a dialogue with the Sultanate of Oman with a view to determining the future governance arrangements and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz, in consultation with the other States bordering the Persian Gulf and in accordance with applicable international law and the sovereign rights of the coastal States in the Strait of Hormuz.

7. The United States of America commits, together with its regional partners, to develop a final and agreed-upon plan of at least $300 billion for the economic rehabilitation and development of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The mechanism for implementing the plan will be agreed upon as part of the final agreement within 60 days. The United States will grant all necessary licenses, exemptions, and permits to conduct the relevant financial transactions.

8. The United States of America undertakes to lift all types of sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic of Iran, including UN Security Council resolutions, IAEA Board of Governors resolutions, and all unilateral U.S. sanctions, primary and secondary, in accordance with a timetable to be agreed upon in the final agreement. The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America recognize the critical importance of sanctions relief and express their intention to discuss it promptly within the framework of negotiations, with a view to reaching a mutual agreement on the matter. 

9. The Islamic Republic of Iran reaffirms that it will not acquire or develop nuclear weapons. The United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran agree to resolve the issue of enriched material accumulated in the stockpile through a mechanism to be mutually agreed upon and in accordance with the timetable referred to in Article 7, with the minimum method being on-site dilution of the material. itself under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The two sides also agreed to discuss enrichment and other matters to be agreed upon between them related to the nuclear needs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, based on an agreed framework to be established in the final agreement. The final agreement will confirm the provisions of this article. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran recognize the critical importance of the aforementioned nuclear issues and express their intention to discuss them promptly in the framework of negotiations, with a view to reaching a mutual agreement.

10. Until the final agreement is signed, the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran agree to maintain the status quo. The Islamic Republic of Iran will maintain the current status of its nuclear program, and the United States will not impose new sanctions or deploy additional forces in the region.

11. The United States of America undertakes that, immediately upon the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding and until the sanctions are lifted, the United States Treasury Department will issue waivers to permit the export of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, and derivatives, as well as all related services, including banking, insurance, transportation, and the like.

12. The United States of America undertakes to allow full use of funds and assets of the Islamic Republic of Iran that have been frozen or restricted, upon the implementation of this Memorandum of Understanding. The United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran will agree on procedures for the release of funds during negotiations. These funds, whether remaining in the original account or transferred to another account, will be fully available for payment to any final beneficiary determined by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The United States undertakes to issue all necessary licenses and permits accordingly.

13. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran agree that an implementation mechanism will be established to monitor the successful implementation of this Memorandum of Understanding and the Parties’ compliance with the provisions of the Final Agreement in the future.

14. Following the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding, and subject to the commencement and continued implementation of Articles 1, 4, 5, 10, and 11, the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran shall enter into negotiations on the Final Agreement with respect to the remaining Articles only. A binding resolution of the United Nations Security Council shall approve the Final Agreement.

- Trump: “I told Bibi, the biggest danger to you is if a (nuclear) bomb is dropped in the center of Israel. So this is a good deal for you. I think they (Israel) are happy."… Iran's ballistic missiles that hit Israel and killed Israelis are fine with Trump.

- Amit Segal: Another evening of Trump’s crazy remarks:

1. After months of explaining why Iran must not have missiles, he now explains that as long as other countries have them, Iran should have them too.

2. He thinks that al-Shaara should deal with Hezbollah because, unlike Israel, he doesn’t topple buildings but handles things in a targeted manner.

- Trump: Iran is behaving appropriately. They agreed not to purchase or manufacture nuclear weapons.

- Trump: We just sent the MOU to Israel now; they are wonderful partners

- Trump: "If we didn't do this deal, we could have dropped more bombs for another three weeks, two weeks, four weeks, two years."

- Trump: We did have a regime change in Iran, and we will continue talking about the proxy and the ballistic missiles at a later time

- Trump on Netanyahu: Bibi is a great guy, he gets emotional from time to time. We have a good partnership, but we have a dispute over Lebanon. I told him to be more delicate with Lebanon and not to bring down a building with a Hezbollah man inside. We have a good partnership, but he is a small part of the partnership, and we are the ones who decide.''

- Trump on Syrian President al-Sharaa: He would have been very happy to enter Lebanon and deal with Hezbollah, to enter precisely and capture Hezbollah and not just knock down buildings like that.

- Trump on Israel: “I think they can handle things better regarding Hezbollah. I'm not saying they shouldn't defend themselves. I'm saying that when two 'stupid' missiles are fired, fall in the desert and cause no damage, there is no need to bomb buildings in Beirut. They can handle things better. And honestly, they can do a better job against Hezbollah. I love them, they are great, but they can do a much better job regarding Hezbollah."

- Trump “I think it will be done, they want to sign.” President Trump announces he’s confident that Iran will formally agree to the latest peace deal that’s set to be adopted on Friday. “This is a memorandum of understanding, but it's a very strong one. This isn't just like a two paragraph- this is a long, you know, pretty detailed memorandum that goes into a regular contract. I would think they would do it. If they don't, then that's, you know, that's okay. We'll have to start the process again.”

- The US, Iran, and the mediating countries are discussing the possibility of advancing the signing of the memorandum of understanding to today

- Trump: I don’t want Israel to quit fighting Hezbollah, but I ‘want them to use good judgment’

- Five IDF soldiers were injured, including one seriously, by explosive drones launched by Hezbollah at troops in southern Lebanon this morning, the army announces. Following the attack, the IDF carried out artillery shelling on Hezbollah infrastructure in the area

- Trump: The text is not final; it is just an MOU. If I don't like it, we will return to bombing

“If they don’t behave, we’ll go right back to dropping bombs right smack in the middle of their head.”

- Fox: The proposed framework reportedly includes reopening the Strait, ending the U.S. blockade, a 60-day negotiation period over Iran's uranium enrichment, sanctions relief, and a ceasefire agreement involving Israel and Hezbollah. President Trump says he plans to move against Iran's nuclear program on Tuesday, while pointing to the 60-day window for negotiations over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

- Trump: “The alternative to this deal was a global recession. There are stupid people who want to see a global recession. They are just stupid people. The Strait of Hormuz would never have been opened."

- Giyus: The commander of Bnei Brak’s police station was seen tearing the trousers of an ultra-Orthodox man as he drags him off the highway during a protest this morning. In footage of the incident, Ch. Supt. Yuval Shavit attempts to grab a protester sitting in front of a car on the highway and severely rips his pants. The officer then drags the man by his ankles to the side of the highway. Two other demonstrators with torn pants were seen being dragged by officers from off the highway. The demonstration, held against the arrests of Charedi draft dodgers, blocked traffic for over an hour near Bnei Brak at the height of rush hour. The protest ended with five arrests and several light injuries, with police using stun grenades and batons to clear demonstrators from the road.

- Iranian oil tankers have exited the zone in the Gulf blockaded by the US Navy, the TankerTrackers website says, calling it the country’s “first crude oil exports in two months

- Trump denies $300 billion Iran investment fund in deal, despite MOU pledging financing plan.

Trump says, “People can invest if they want. I mean, what am I going to do — say nobody’s ever allowed to invest? We’re not investing. We’re not putting up ten cents. People can decide to do that, but that’s up to them… We do not have a fund.”

- Two terrorists who invaded Israel during the October 7 onslaught, one of whom also held hostages during the war, were killed in airstrikes over the weekend, the IDF announces.

 - A senior US official to NBC:  Since the MOU between Iran and the US was digitally signed on Sunday, Iran has launched several drones every night towards merchant ships. The drones were launched by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), but US forces intercepted them.

- Bloomberg: This is the 14-point MOU between Iran and the US

1. Iran and the United States, together with their allies in the current war, declare upon signing this memorandum of understanding an immediate and permanent end to the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, and undertake not to initiate any hostile action against each other from now on, nor to threaten or use force against each other. The final agreement will confirm the provisions of this article and the remaining articles. 

2. Iran and the United States undertake to respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to refrain from interfering in each other's internal affairs. 

3. Iran and the United States undertake to negotiate and reach a final agreement within a maximum period of 60 days, which may be extended by mutual consent. 

4. Immediately upon signing this Memorandum of Understanding, the United States will lift the naval blockade and refrain from any interference or blockade against Iran, and restore traffic within 30 days to full levels; the United States also undertakes to withdraw its forces from the region within 30 days of the final agreement. 

5. Upon signing this Memorandum of Understanding, Iran will take immediate steps to ensure the resumption of merchant shipping traffic from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of ​​Oman and vice versa, within 30 days to pre-war levels, taking into account the need for the removal of technical obstacles and the neutralization of mines by Iran. 

6. The United States undertakes, together with its regional partners, to create an agreed comprehensive plan for the rehabilitation and economic development of Iran, with funding of at least $300 billion. The plan's implementation mechanism will be formulated within 60 days. 

7. The United States commits to ending, according to a timetable to be agreed upon in the final agreement, all types of sanctions against Iran, including resolutions of the United Nations Security Council and the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and all unilateral U.S. sanctions. 

8. Iran reiterates that it will never produce nuclear weapons. Iran and the United States agreed that the fate of enriched material and all other nuclear issues would be addressed in the final agreement. 

9. Iran and the United States agree that until a final agreement is reached, the status quo will be maintained: Iran will maintain the status quo on its nuclear program, and the United States will not impose new sanctions or strengthen forces in the region. 

10. The United States undertakes that immediately after signing, the U.S. Treasury Department will issue waivers for the export of Iranian crude oil, petrochemical products, and related services (banking, insurance, transportation, etc.). 

11. The United States undertakes to release and make fully available frozen or restricted funds and assets of Iran, in accordance with the progress of negotiations. 

12. Iran and the United States agree to establish an implementation mechanism to monitor the implementation of the agreement. 

13. After signing and with commitments to implement Articles 4, 5, 10, and 11, the parties will enter into negotiations on the final agreement.

14. A binding resolution of the UN Security Council will approve the final agreement.

Chasunas: 

Roth - Sherer Lake Terrace

Weissler - Lichtenstein Fountain Ballroom

Jacobson - Friedman Bais Faiga

Bronspiegel - Birnbaum Ateres Reva

Weinberger - Assaf Ne'emas Hachaim

Markowitz - Lichtmnan Ateres Chaim Elazar

Burstein - Peker Cedar Palace

Mann - Lefkowitz Ateres Blima 

Goldring - Weinberger Ateres Esther 

- Rav Bunim Schreiber will drover a shiur at B"M of Albert Lakewoof 7:20 pm

- Rav Chaim Mordechai Ausband will speak divrei chizuk at Coventry shul tonight 9:00 pm 

LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 6/16 NJDOT Contractor advises they will be repaving the following: Route 70 WB ramp (200 ft) Walnut (25 ft)Locust (25 ft) Honey Locust ( 150 ft) There will be FULL CLOSURES of Route 9 from Chestnut to Route 70 from 11pm to 7am. Southbound Detour is Cross St to Massachusetts to Route 70E. Northbound Detour is 70E to New Hampshire to Chestnut

NJNGAS advises infrastructure improvements on MLK Dr from Cedarbridge to Center St 8 PM. There will be a lane from Cedarbridge to Pine open for Traffic and Detour to get onto Cedarbridge from MLK is Center St.

Last night KOH event in Lakewood with Skulener rebbe, Rav Bunim Schreiber, Rav CM Ausband, Rav SB Londinsky

Lakewood parents of yeshiva and other nonpublic school students are being charged nearly $400 per child for courtesy busing, while courtesy transportation for public school students is paid for through taxpayer funds by the Township Committee.

In 2002 about 10,000  yeshiva students paid the fee generating $2.5 million  for LSTA while the township paid $1.2 million for the courtesy busing of public school students.

No one disputes that the Township is not required to fund courtesy busing. However, once it chooses to cover those costs for non-mandated public school students, many parents question why the same benefit is not extended to nonpublic school students, the overwhelming majority of whom attend local yeshivos.

Adding to the frustration is the role of the LSTA. Under New Jersey law, students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch generally cannot be denied transportation because their families cannot afford transportation fees. Yet parents say the LSTA has not clearly informed families of any transportation rights or options available to those who cannot afford the fees.

From NJ Dept. of education Website:

Q. Is it a district's responsibility to provide transportation for students who live less than remote from school when hazardous road conditions exist?

A. Boards of education are not required by law to provide busing for students who live less than remote from school even for safety reasons. However, boards are permitted, at their own discretion and expense, to provide transportation for students who reside less than remote from school and may charge the student's parents or legal guardians for this service. Students who are unable to pay because of financial hardship shall not be excluded from receiving services described under this section. The criteria used to determine financial hardship shall be the same as the Statewide income eligibility standards established for free and reduced-price meals under the State school lunch program

Officials have argued that certain state transportation requirements apply to school districts but not necessarily to an entity such as the LSTA. If that is the case, many parents are asking why yeshiva students should lose protections that would otherwise exist if transportation were administered directly by the district.

The issue became even more confusing when the LSTA recently denied transportation for some children turning five after October, citing school district policy. The argument is officials cannot selectively apply district rules when convenient while claiming exemption from other district transportation requirements.

Whether or not the law ultimately supports the LSTA's position, parents deserve a clear explanation. Why are public school courtesy transportation costs covered while nonpublic school families are charged hundreds of dollars per child? And why has there been so little public discussion about transportation rights for low-income families?

Lakewood families are still waiting for answers.

Weather: 78° Abundant sunshine. 

- The Gerrer rebbe will personally attend the protest tomorrow outside prison 10 and will than visit the bochur who is jailed for draft evasion 

- A new bill introduced by New Jersey state Senator Tim Berlake would establish a uniform rent control framework for the state, limiting how much landlords can raise rents. According to the bill, landlords would be prohibited from increasing rents for existing tenants by more than 2% in a single year or by more than 4% over a five-year period. For vacant units rented to new tenants, rent increases would be capped at 10% above the rent charged during the previous lease term. (Onejerseyshorr) 

- Nightly Road closures in Lakewood  continue 

LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 6/16 NJDOT Contractor advises they will be repaving the following: Route 70 WB ramp (200 ft) Walnut (25 ft)Locust (25 ft) Honey Locust ( 150 ft) There will be FULL CLOSURES of Route 9 from Chestnut to Route 70 from 11pm to 7am. Southbound Detour is Cross St to Massachusetts to Route 70E. Northbound Detour is 70E to New Hampshire to Chestnut.

NJNGAS advises infrastructure improvements on MLK Dr from Cedarbridge to Center St 8 PM. There will be a lane from Cedarbridge to Pine open for Traffic and Detour to get onto Cedarbridge from MLK is Center St.

- Brooklyn police arrested two cleaning ladies accused of dressing as frum women and going door-to-door in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods to solicit money under false pretenses. Authorities say the pair allegedly impersonated members of the community while collecting donations from residents.

- Police in Toronto say young people are being recruited through encrypted messaging apps to carry out paid shootings and arson attacks targeting Jewish institutions. Several incidents have occurred, though no fatalities have been reported

-  The Vaad Hakehillos Technology Office is pleased to announce that customers with home phone service through Exchange Telecom/Skywire can now add the Vaad Hakehillos AI Block to their phone line by calling Skywire at 1-844-SKYWIRE, giving them access to a block list that currently includes more than 10,000 phone numbers.

- Netanyahu’s Likud Party has canceled a planned election campaign highlighting the premier’s close ties to US President Donald Trump, after assessing that the messaging will not help Netanyahu’s chances at the upcoming election, the i24 news outlet reports

- Suspects in White House attack plot targeted politicians linked to Israel, FBI says

The FBI first received intelligence on the plot on June 10, days before it was carried out. A Signal group used to coordinate the operation had 23 members - 5 have been arrested so far. One of those arrested told investigators the goal was to target "billionaires and capitalists" receiving money from the Jewish lobby AIPAC.

- Reminder: This Friday, June 19, is Juneteenth, a federal holiday in the United States.

As a result, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will be closed, and most banks and financial institutions will not be open for regular business. Most major retailers, supermarkets, and big-box stores are expected to remain open.

- Update: Lakewood girls schools will end this coming Monday 

- The court in Yerushalayim ordered the release of American yeshiva bochurim who were arrested last night in a dirah on rechov Pines for "disturbing the peace," after rejecting the police's request to extend their detention by five days.

- Giyus: Ger chasidim are planning a massive atzeres protest in front of prison 10 where a bochur from ger has been jailed for draft evasion the rebbes son Rav Nechemiah Alter shlita, will lead the rally with thousands expected to join 

- Giyus: The Avreich Harav Aviel Cohen,of a kollel in Kfar Avraham, Petach Tikva, has been sentenced to 14 days in military prison.

- Keren Olam HaTorah event today in Queens at yeshiva Chofetz Chaim with the Rachmastrivka rebbe from EY joining the delegation 

Rav Bunim Schreiber will drover a shiur at B"M of Albert Lakewoof 7:20 pm

Rav Chaim Mordechai Ausband will speak divrei chizuk at Coventry shul tonight 9:00 pm 

- Tefillos for the Vizhnitz rebbe of Bnei Brak Rav Srultche who is weak and needs a refuah name is Yisroel ben Leah Esther 

- At the Kosel this morning on Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, members of the Women of the Wall group held their monthly minyan A group of Israeli seminary students also arrived as they do regularly, and protested the gathering by singing and davening loudly in an effort to drown it out

- Machlokes between Slabodka Roshei Yeshiva over the the planned vehicle protes agains the drafting of yeshiva Bochurim According to the report, Rav Dov Landau issued an unequivocal opposition to the protest, he has asked whether the protest is likely to be effective under the current circumstances, and his decision will be based on that assessment. Meanwhile,  Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch reportedly continues to support holding the protest.

- More travel chaos is expected for Tuesday’s World Cup match at MetLife Stadium, with nearly 30,000 train tickets reportedly still unsold as of Monday evening. Transit officials are urging fans to plan ahead amid concerns that transportation issues could once again impact travel to and from the event.

- Three Lakewood police officers were suspended following internal investigations into separate incidents involving a vehicle pursuit and the handling of an injured crash victim. One officer was disciplined for violating pursuit policies, while two others received 10-day suspensions for failing to provide aid to an injured motorist despite repeated requests for medical assistance. All three officers remain employed and were ordered to undergo additional training.

- Central Jersey Hatzolah has unveiled a new $400,000 ambulance funded through a grant secured by Assemblyman Avi Schnall. It will be the first ambulance dedicated specifically to the Howell community

- Toms River residents will see no municipal tax increase for the fifth consecutive year after the Township Council approved Mayor Daniel Rodrick’s $142.2 million budget. The municipal tax rate remains at 43.7 cents per $100 of assessed value, keeping the average homeowner’s municipal tax bill at about $1,969 annually. APP

- Dime Commercial Bank has opened a branch in Lakewood, the 162-year-old bank's first location outside of its New York home turf. The new two-story building, which has a Dime branch on the first floor, is located at 500 Boulevard of the Americas.

- The FBI is handling an investigation following an ICE agent being struck by a vehicle while trying to pull it over, officials said. The incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. Monday on Route 72 near Mermaid Drive, Stafford police said.

- JD Vance, speaking on the Megyn Kelly Show, said that if Iran continues funding Hezbollah, the United States will not unfreeze Iranian assets.

- US Intelligence Assessment: Iran May Launch a Surprise Attack on Israel Without Prior Warning Following the Strikes in Lebanon. Tasnim report

- Ambassador Mike Huckabee: "Without Israel, without the Jewish foundation, there would not be an America. We owe our very existence to what happened in this land."

- Former Vice President Mike Pence on Iran: "Its' my view that we would be better off allowing the armed forces of the United States to finish the job, on our terms, open the Strait, take down their offensive capabilities and give the people of Iran a real shot at freedom."

- The Iranian Khatam al-Anbiya Armed Forces Command threatens Israel: "The army of the Zionist terrorist entity violated the ceasefire in southern Lebanon 84 times in the last two days, after the American president declared the end of the war, and it continues to commit crimes and massacres against the oppressed Lebanese people. If the army of the Zionist entity does not cease its actions in southern Lebanon, it should expect a harsh response from the mighty Iranian armed forces.

- U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says Iran and Hezbollah are not linked in the reported deal.Responding to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Huckabee wrote: “Fortunately, @SecRubio made clear that Iran & Hezbollah aren’t linked in a deal. Israel doesn’t need Iran’s permission to defend itself. The tether of terror must end.”

- The intelligence assessment in Israel, as conveyed in recent days to the political leadership, is that Mojtaba Khamenei does not want to reach a final agreement, and that approving the framework agreement stems from a desire to open the Strait of Hormuz and provide an economic boost to the regime—but NOT to make concessions on the nuclear issue.

- Saudi outlet Al Arabiya is publishing, it claims, the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.

Its clauses, in brief:

- An immediate and permanent end to the war on all fronts, including Lebanon.  

- The U.S. will immediately lift the naval blockade on Iran and prevent “any interference” on the matter.  

- The U.S. will withdraw all its forces from the region within a month of concluding a final agreement.  

- Iran will lift the Hormuz blockade within a month.  

- The U.S. and its “regional partners” commit to formulating a plan for Iran’s reconstruction — funded with at least 300 billion dollars.  

- If the final agreement is implemented, the U.S. will remove all current sanctions on Iran, including all U.N. and IAEA resolutions.  

- Iran commits: “We will never produce nuclear weapons.” The issue of enriched uranium will be settled in the final agreement. Until such an agreement is reached, the U.S. allows Iran to remain in the current status quo of its nuclear program.  

- The U.S. will authorize the export of Iranian crude oil — including banking, insurance, and shipping — and Washington will release all frozen Iranian funds. (Amit Segal)

- This Friday in EY is known as Vov Chukas a day that some fast due to the burning of 24 wagon loads of seforim in France in 1242.   The signing of the Iran deal will take place this Friday in Switzerland’s mountainside Burgenstock resort. In chutz laaretz it's parshas Korach.

 - The Wall Street Journal reveals the extent of the US concessions to Iran: Sanctions will be lifted, and Iran will be able to sell oil immediately

- CNN: US intelligence estimates that Iran is now capable of closing the Strait of Hormuz at any time it chooses. A source familiar with the intelligence said, "We have effectively given Iran de facto control over the strait, a weapon more powerful than any nuclear weapon."

- Israel's Ambassador to Washington, Yechiel Leiter, addressed reports claiming that an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon is a condition for a U.S.-Iran agreement, and clarified: "We are remaining in southern Lebanon to protect the people of Israel, just as any self-respecting country would do."

- JD vance ‘confident’ Israel will join deal, as US and Iran prepare for signing and talks on Friday

- President Trump vows to hold a press conference to read the full memorandum of understanding with Iran word-by-word to make sure the media covers it fairly. "I will actually not only release it, I'll probably have a press conference and read it to you word-by-word, so that the press covers it accurately, because it's, it's a very important document." "And, unlike Obama, who could have destroyed the Middle East with a horrible JCPoA, it is the worst agreement that was a road to a nuclear weapon. Mine is a wall against a nuclear weapon."

- Trump announces Qatar will be investing around 19.4 Trillion Dollars into the US... because the money they invested so far in promoting Jew Hatred and hate of Israel wasn't enough, they need more...

- Israel Hayom: Trump is weighing the firing of several senior administration figures who opposed the Iran deal, including Defense Secretary Hegseth and CIA Director Ratcliffe. “The argument has been settled. Those who opposed it may pay a personal price,” a senior U.S. official said.  According to the report, Secretary of State Marco Rubio appears to be safe for now.

- Trump: “I never cared about regime change in Iran, but I assume you received regime change. We are talking with very rational people"

- Trump on the Obama deal with Iran: “Netanyahu came to Washington and begged - yes, begged - before Obama not to sign the deal with Iran. But Obama was on the side of Iran, not Israel, and in the end he signed the deal. This deal was a disaster"

- Hezbollah has received assurances from its backer Iran that it will demand a withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon in its next phase of talks with the United States, Hezbollah’s media relations office tells Reuters.

FBI arrests 5 people in connection with drone attack plot against White House UFC Freedom 250 event. A suspect that told reuters attack was to target “capitalist elites,” “billionaires” and politicians who received money from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), according to the outlet

-  President Trump on the Iran Deal: "The Biggest thing is they WILL NOT have a nuclear weapon." 

TRUMP: "They will NOT purchase, buy, or otherwise acquire a nuclear weapon. If they do, ALL H... will rain down on them." 

"The first group, they're ALL DEAD, the second group they're DEAD, a part of the third group is gone." 

"Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, it says LOUD and CLEAR, they're not going to develop it, they're not going to buy it, they're not going to do anything."

- President Trump on Israel and Hezbollah:

"Israel is fighting Hezbollah too long, and too many people are being killed."

"You don't have to knock down an apartment house every time you're looking for somebody. There are a lot of people in those apartment houses and they're not all Hezbollah."

"I suggested to Israel to let Syria take care of Hezbollah."

On Israel striking Hezbollah in Beirut: "I did not like that, I let them know that." Says the attack was "too much."

"If Israel can't do the job without killing everyone else, he'll do the job, Syria will do the job."

"Bibi has to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon."

"I'm not happy with the way Israel has handled themselves with Lebanon, and with Hezbollah."

"Israel would have been blown up a long time ago, had I not gotten involved."

יעלה ויבוא 

Chasunas: 

Katz - Weiss Fountain Ballroom

Prawer - Fishman Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Markowitz - Eisenbach Ne'emas Hachaim

Shoneblum - Kaluazyner Ateres Reva

Rosenbaum - Blonder Cedar Palace

Weinstock - Skolnik Ateres Esther 

Schwab - Pecker Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Adams  - Blitz Ateres Blima 

- KOH event for working balei batim at 300 Rt 70 at the former Harley Davidson store. With  Rav Bunim Schreiber and Rav CM Ausband.

- Hope Chapel Rd will be closed from Shonny Ct to Hope Hill Ln for an emergency road job. Plan alternate route if possible. (Submitted)

Road Closures continue:

LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 6/15 NJDOT Contractor advises they will be repaving the following: Elmhurst (25ft), Yale (25ft), Walnut (25ft), Honey Locust(150ft). There will be FULL CLOSURES of Route 9 from Oak st to Chestnut between 11pm and 7am. Southbound Detour is Oak St to New Hampshire to Chestnut. Northbound Detour is Chestnut to New Hampshire to Oak.

NJNGAS advises infrastructure improvements on MLK Dr from Cedarbridge to Center St  8 PM. There will be a lane from Cedarbridge to Pine open for Traffic and Detour to get onto Cedarbridge from MLK is Center St.

 weather 81° generally sunny skies for the afternoon. 

New Jersey residents will get a break from the hot and stormy weather to start the week before thunderstorm chances return on Wednesday and Thursday.

- yahrzeit  today of Rabbi Meir Zlotowitz.

- Hope Chapel Rd will be closed from Shonny Ct to Hope Hill Ln for an emergency road job. Plan alternate route if possible.(Submitted)

Update: Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California; 8-member crew presumed dead -

- LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 6/15 NJDOT Contractor advises they will be repaving the following: Elmhurst (25ft), Yale (25ft), Walnut (25ft), Honey Locust(150ft). There will be FULL CLOSURES of Route 9 from Oak st to Chestnut between 11pm and 7am. Southbound Detour is Oak St to New Hampshire to Chestnut. Northbound Detour is Chestnut to New Hampshire to Oak.

NJNGAS advises infrastructure improvements on MLK Dr from Cedarbridge to Center St 8 PM. There will be a lane from Cedarbridge to Pine open for Traffic and Detour to get onto Cedarbridge from MLK is Center St. 

- NJ State Senator Bob Singer sponsored a bill  that recognizes Judea and Samaria as the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people. It was introduced on June 11 2026.

- ICE arrested multiple illegals at a Wawa in Jackson New Jersey this past weekend

- Speaking in Lawrence, Rav Don Segal said that President Donald Trump "flipped" when efforts began to target and pressure the lomdei Torah in Eretz Yisrael. We clearly see that when one supports Torah, there is siyata d'Shmaya, and when one does not, there is no Siyata. Trump  who has been so helpful to Israel is now 

Taking a different approach.

- NJ Democrats are more 'extreme' than ever, and fear is growing it could fracture the party, as party boss power is diminished and progressives make waves, according to NJ.com.

- El Al will begin offering Starlink internet on its aircraft starting in 2027 The service, which El Al said will be free for passengers subject to certain conditions, is expected to support streaming, remote work and other online activities during flights.

- Today in Lakewood Keren Olam haTorah event Tonight for hard-working people a evening of chizuk with the gedolim anda chance to receive direct bracha for your family. Joined by Rav Bunim Schreiber Shlita and Rav Chaim Mordechai Ausband Shlita 7:00 PM at The Former Harley-Davidson Showroom 300 Route 70, Lakewood no formal attire, come straight from work. 

- Speaking during a visit to the Five Towns Rav Dov Landau addressed the challenges facing the Torah world in Israel. “In Eretz Yisrael, we are facing great and terrible difficulties from the authorities, the courts, and all those who persecute the Torah world. They target the yeshivos and the avreichim, harassing them in every way, cutting off their livelihood, and causing every possible hardship. May Hashem help us be rid of them.”

- A B-52 Stratofortress bomber has CRASHED at Edwards Air Force base in California No word on casualties at this time, but its not looking good.

- President Trump touts his Iran peace deal as the Strait of Hormuz reopens and oil prices begin to drop: "I think a lot of great things are going to happen with the Middle East right now. Very importantly, the oil is plummeting down, and the stock market is shooting up like a rocket."

- Refuah Helpline is urging parents to think twice before allowing children to ride electric scooters, warning that they continue to see serious injuries caused by scooter accidents. The organization stresses that electric scooters are not toys and reminds parents to ensure children wear helmets when riding scooters or bicycles to help prevent severe injuries.

 - A 15-year-old Middletown High School South student involved in an e-bike crash with a vehicle on Wednesday, June 10 has died of his injuries, officials said.

- A group of frum Yidden  went up to the Har Habayis today on a rosh chodesh with singing and dancing. As more people  are ascending the mako Hamikdosh while most possible today forbid it.

- Out to Lunch pre packaged kosher food is now avilable at the Quickcheck location Cedarbridge and New Hampshire in Lakewood.

- Traffic along rt 9 south today with more construction taking place.

- Girls school will be finishing the year this week, with parents having to sill pay full tuition for June plus cmp between camp and regular camp 

- Giyus: IDF Military Police detectives arrested Aviel Cohen, a 22-year-old avreich and resident of Netivot, for draft evasion. Another bochur from Ger was arrested today, the chasidus is considering protest 

- Keren Olam haTorah With a target of $150 million, the gedolim are continuing their fundraising campaign in the US to finance the yeshivas and kollels whose budgets were cut due to the Attorney General's directive. So far, around 100,000 donations have been collected, but they still haven't reached the target. per Israeli media 

- Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva Rav Malkiel Kotler traveled to Miami yesterday, joining a delegation of leading Torah figures including Rav Don Segal, Rav Yosef Chevroni, Rav Yitzchok Ezrachi, Rav Asher Weiss, and Rav Avrohom Salim. The group participated in community events and private fundraising gatherings on Miami Beach, with heightened security visibly present as a precaution.

Yesterday  Rav Bunim Schreiber Rav CM Ausband g continued their mission to Philadelphia. A kobolas ponim with the roshei yeshiva of the Philadelphia Yeshiva a the home of  Rav Sholom Kamenetsky  with Rav Shimon Yehuda Svei.

- Report: Netanyahu Advancing Plan to End Arrests of Charedi "Draft Evaders"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly promoting an initiative that would halt the detention of Haredi draft evaders. The move comes amid pressure from Belz and Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch and aims to freeze arrests while broader legal and legislative solutions are pursued. Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs has been tasked with advancing the proposal, which remains under legal review. According to reports, the government hopes to pass the measure as a temporary order before the Knesset is expected to disperse next month. (I24news)

- Hate in Disguise: A NJ man talks about the "Deer" taking over his community, referring to the Orthodox Jewish community. "The deer are reproducing at a much higher rate than the rest of us...they all look the same...they're walking through our streets at all hours of the night."

(Frum tiktok)

- Ocean county: This morning a suspect allegedly struck an ICE agent with a vehicle and fled. The agent fired at the fleeing vehicle, but the suspect escaped and remained at large as of Monday afternoon. The incident occurred on Route 72 near Mermaid Drive in Manahawkin and prompted a major law enforcement response.

- BDE Petirah of Mrs. Rivka Rubashkin a”h, of Boro Park, at the age of 90. Mrs. Rubashkin was the almana of R’ Avrohom Rubashkin a”h, a pioneer in the kosher meat industry who helped ensure reliable kosher meat availability across the United States. Together, they were also known for operating a kosher deli on 13th Avenue in Boro Park, where anyone in need was welcomed warmly and provided with a meal free of charge. She is survived by her distinguished family, including her son R' Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin, along with other members of the prominent Rubashkin family. The levaya will take place today in Boro Park.

- Three sold-out Banana Ball games brought thousands to Lakewood and generated major revenue for the BlueClaws. But under the stadium lease, the township receives only a fixed $175,000 annual payment, which goes to the Lakewood Industrial Commission, not the municipal budget. Lakewood Residents have been questioning whether the benefits outweighed the traffic and disruptions.

- The official catskills summer vacation kicks off this coming shabbos.

- Report: frustration is growing among Charedi soldiers serving in specialized IDF units over government policies affecting the Charedi community, including draft enforcement and cuts to benefits. According to the report, some soldiers have discussed the possibility of a coordinated refusal to report for duty if the government's approach does not change. The claims reflect rising tensions surrounding

- New Jersey American Water, crews are canvassing homes in Route 88 and Cedarbridge Avenue, to determine whether properties may be eligible for lead service line replacement.

- Three New Jersey childrens hospitals have been recognized among the nation’s leading pediatric facilities in Newsweek’s 2026 rankings. out of the top 50.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at RWJ University Hospital New Brunswick New Jersey 

Children's Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Newark New Jersey 

Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack New Jersey.

- Trump: Sadly, if you import people from Third World Countries, you quickly become a Third World Country — And there’s not a thing you can do about it. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- President Trump arrives in Geneva, Switzerland for the G7 summit, just a day after announcing an agreement to end the U.S. war with Iran. G7 leaders will convene in France, where discussions are expected to focus on the Iran conflict, the Russia-Ukraine war, and a range of other global issues.

- Hospitals in New Jersey could continue to hold emotionally unstable patients against their will for up to six days under a bill advancing in the Statehouse, a move even supporters called imperfect but necessary given the lack of appropriate inpatient options for people in a psychiatric crisis.

- Trump: On July 4th, at The Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument, in beautiful and safe Washington D.C., we are going to host the most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all, a “TRIBUTE TO AMERICA.” Starting at 7 P.M. EST, this HUGE Celebration will honor our Country's People, Spirit, Strength, Resolve, and Triumphs. With the backdrop of the Lincoln Memorial and surrounding the beautifully new Reflecting Pool, more than 300 Members of our strong and talented Military Bands, Orchestras, and Ceremonial Units, will perform Patriotic Melodies and American Classics, and my Playlist (We will have none of those people that put you to sleep and constantly complain!), as we celebrate our Country, and Rally into the next 250 years. This ensemble will be the largest formation of Joint Military Music and Ceremonial performances in History. There will be incredible Flyovers and Airshows featuring our Top Military Pilots and Equipment, and I will deliver keynote remarks that you will not want to miss. To conclude the program, and commemorate this Historic Occasion, I will be launching, what will be, the LARGEST FIREWORKS SHOW IN HISTORY, right here in our Nation's Capital. Do not miss it. See you on JULY 4th in Washington, D.C. President DONALD J. TRUMP

- The Knesset’s ultra-Orthodox parties will boycott additional coalition legislation to protest an expected lack of advancement of a bill restoring daycare subsidies to the children of frum families labeled as draft evaders.

- Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says, calling it “a big moment for our country.” Starmer says he will fight back if technology companies resist the move, intended to protect children from harmful content and excessive screen time. He says he is “not prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children

- Trump: "Iran has agreed to never have a Nuclear Weapon! Also, the story that the U.S. is paying Iran 300 million Dollars is Fake News, put out by the Dumocrats!!! President DJT

- Axios: According to three sources familiar with the matter, CIA Director John Ratcliffe informed President Trump and other top officials that intelligence collected by U.S. agencies cast significant doubt on Iran's readiness to agree to the nuclear terms sought by the U.S. in any potential final agreement.

- Netanyahu, following the signing of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding: “At this stage, we still do not know the full details of the agreement.”

- Speaking about Trump, Netanyahu says, “Many times we see eye to eye, and there are also cases in which we see less eye to eye. I am responsible for Israel’s security interests. I stand up for them.”

- Netanyahu: The nuclear threat from Iran had been an “immediate danger” and Israel succeeded in removing it, “together with our American friends.” “We launched the largest attack operation in Israel’s his

- Senior US official, in a briefing to reporters: "We signed the agreement with Iran. The President and Vice President signed it. The Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf also signed it

- Axios, a senior US official stated that an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon is not a condition of the agreement with Iran and that if Hezbollah attacks, Israel retains "the right to self-defense and to respond."

- Trump: "Hopefully, we can resolve the situation in Lebanon as well. Because it's something that never ends. We need to talk to Hezbollah about this"

- Offficial: There will be a signing ceremony on Friday. Vance, Witkoff and Kushner will be there. We have direct contact with officials in the Iranian system, something that hasn't happened in 47 years. Therefore, we understand what they want. The Iranians are agreeing to concessions they did not agree to in the past, and therefore we are agreeing to consider steps we did not agree to in the past"

- IDF drone attack against a car in Lebanon, one dead

-PM Netanyahu expected to deliver statement to Israeli media this evening (Israel time) amid US-Iran deal and growing criticism

- Trump: Ships are starting to move, many loaded up with Oil, out of the Strait of Hormuz. They are going along the Southern “Highway,” which is totally safe, secure, and pristine. There are other areas of travel, also!!! President DJT

- Amit Segal : "If this is the moment of truth, there is only one correct answer to the prime minister’s test: stand up to Trump. As the senior cabinet minister put it, “This is our war, forced upon us, and we must not accept the Iranian equation”—even at the cost of a “sharp confrontation with the president of the United States.” Quite simply, Israel cannot allow its security to be dictated from Washington, and the prime minister who allows that to happen will not be prime minister for long."

- Vice President Vance: The agreement with Iran was already signed online last night. We haven’t released any funds to them — that will only happen if they truly change.

- Mark  Levin Here’s an idea:  if you want people to stop speculating about the MOU release the MOU. Don’t brief a few anointed ones to control the narrative and expect everyone else to sit silently.  That’s not how our country works. It’s going to be signed soon. It takes time for people to digest it all once it is released.  Controlling the narrative can only last so long.

- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Bakaei: Lebanon and the end of the war in Lebanon are an integral part of the ceasefire agreement. Lebanon appears three times in the memorandum of understanding.

-Response by Iran’s Foreign Ministry to Israel’s claim they will not withdraw from Lebanon:

– We know that Israel never takes any action without consultation and direct coordination with America Therefore, we hold America directly responsible if it fails to force Israel to submit to its obligations as part of the MoU, with necessary consequences.

- JD Vance on Iran: We are now speaking directly to the Iranian system. We have some good relationships there. We are not passing messages through backchannels anymore; we are actually talking to them. When you talk to them, you figure out what's real, what's fake, what they're serious about, and what they're not serious about.

- National Security Minister Ben-Gvir: The security of the citizens of the State of Israel comes above all. A sovereign state is not a subcontractor for any superpower. It is not obligated to agreements that seal its ability to defend its people against existential threats.

We must not act under external pressure but rather from our own conscience. Just as a person is obligated to do what is necessary to protect their home, the State of Israel is obligated to do everything to protect its citizens.

- JD Vance on Iran: We are extending an open hand to Iran. If they want to change their relationship with us, we will change our relationship with Iran. That's the offer.

- Trump: effectively allows Iran to enrich uranium. Trump to The New York Times: Iran will only be able to enrich uranium to a low level. We are talking to them about a 15-20-year ban. If an agreement is not reached within 60 days, we will return to war.

- Across Israel, the belief is this is one of the worst agreements ever signed with Iran

. Here are some of the quotes from Israel:

“Trump completely surrendered to Iran

“Any part of this Agreement does not bind us”

“The 2026 Munich agreement”

“Trump saved the Iranian regime”

“All Trump did was sign another JCPOA that pushes the can down the road”

“Trump promotes the worst regimes in the world”

- A senior Israeli to IDF radio: This is a horrible deal for Israel, and everyone from top to bottom thinks so, from the Prime Minister to the IDF Chief of Staff

- Editor of Jerusalem post: If this US-Iran ceasefire/“peace deal” is so good for Israel, where are the Israelis saying so? I’ve been looking all morning. Officials, IDF voices, MKs, analysts, think tanks, prominent media figures.

So far: zero serious Israeli public endorsements.

- qDefense Minister Israel Katz vowed Monday that the Israeli military will remain in southern Lebanon and warned that if Iran strikes, it will be hit “with full force,” promising that Israel will resist any pressure after the US and Iran agreed a deal to end the war that also reportedly includes a commitment to end hostilities in Lebanon.

- Iran claims: The U.S. acknowledged the fact that Iran will be able to collect fees for "maritime services" for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz starting in 60 days, under the service name: "Safety services, navigation, environmental protection and insurance, and using these revenues to promote the country's economic development"

- Authorities in southern Lebanon warn people displaced by three months of war between Israel and Hezbollah against rushing home despite a US-Iran deal to end the wider conflict, as Israel says it will not withdraw troops from the south.

- Smotrich condemns the agreement, calling it “bad for Israel and for the entire free world. Period.”He says that Israel must continue efforts to topple the Iranian regime and ensure Tehran never obtains nuclear weapons, but also defends the government, declaring that none of those running to replace Netanyahu could “withstand even ten percent of the pressure currently being exerted on the Israeli government, and especially on its leader.”

Flash Flood Warning for Ocean county 

Until 345 AM EDT.

At 1142 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin.

יעלה ויבוא 

Chasunas: 

Liss - Grama Ateres Reva 

Weissman - Abromowitz Fountain Ballroom 

Weiss - Joseph Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Kaufman - Chapman Ateres Esther 

Silverman - Pear Ateres  Blima 

Terebelo Ne'emas Hachaim

Blumenkrantz - Loletch Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Westher tonight 66° Thunderstorms - some locally heavy downpours are possible, especially late. A few storms may be severe. Chance of rain 100%.

Weather 92° Sunny to partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible.

Erev Rosh chodesh Tamuz 5786

- Flash flood warning for Ocean  county until 3:45 am

- Senator Graham:” the architect of the  Iran deal, Vice President Vance...” Remember that in 2028, I will.

A group of hooded thieves broke into Focus Camera in Lakewood  off Cedarbridge  Ave, around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, smashing through the glass doors and stealing thousands of dollars worth of equipment in about 30 seconds. Police and other law enforcement agencies are investigating and searching for the suspects.

- Brisk RY Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik BH is back home following a brief hospitalization flyer undergoing a procedure. He is still in need of tefillos 

- Dozens of charedim are currently demonstrating outside the home of Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit in Mevaseret Zion."

- Hachnosas sefer torah lz"n habocher dovid yitzchok handler zt"l Ben rav moshe shlita he was niftar just over a year ago in the car accident with other bochurim right before shavous . Will take place TODAY Sunday Parahas Korach at yeshiva Netiv hatorah (rabbi aron yeshiva) 2040 whitesville rd roms river. Ksiva is at 3:00 and dancing at 5:00)

- Keren Olam HaTorah events today

Passaic/Clifton visit byvRav Sov Landau  1:15 PM Ohel Rivka Hall, 181 Pennington Ave, Passaic, NJ for men & bochurim only.

Philadelphia:  1:15 PM at the Philadelphia Community Kollel, 364 Montgomery Ave. Merion Station, PA

- South Florida Rav Yitzchok Ezrachi and Rav Asher Weiss arriving from EY Kabalas Panim  at Yeshiva Toras Chaim Toras Emes

Klurman Campus 1025 NE Miami Gardens Dr, North Miami Beach

- PSA Kosher Alert: Product certifications at Aldi can change frequently, so always check the package for a current kosher symbol and do not rely on previous purchases. Recent changes include a switch in hashgacha for Lettuce Garden Salad products, Fruit Stripe Raspberry/Strawberry flavor currently lacking Star-K certification, only certain bags of French fries being certified, and some items that were previously pareve now being dairy. Please verify each product before purchasing.

- Girls high school There's still many girls without a school for next year as askonim work on placement 

- Travel disaster at Metlife after World. Up ga e

More than three hours after Brazil and Morocco ended their World Cup match in a 1-1 tie at MetLife Stadium on Saturday night, hundreds of frustrated soccer fans remained ensnarled in a travel nightmare just outside the venue in East Rutherford. Gridlock choked the highways and streets surrounding the stadium near midnight, and fans waited in thick crowds at the designated rideshare area at Meadowlands racetrack. Some had been in line for more than an hour after wandering the stadium grounds searching for a way out.

- Ocean County is now classified in a severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, as New Jersey enters the summer months under a persistent water crisis that state officials have called one of the worst in more than two decades. As of June 9, approximately 88 percent of New Jersey.

- Last night in BMG The Rosh Yeshiva Rav Bumim Schreiber shared a personal example of the hatred directed against the Torah community. He is currently not well and undergoing treatments. At one of his appointments thebdoctor asked him about his job to which he wrote he's a Rosh Yeshiva the doctor wqlked out a doctor and refused to treat him after alizing he was a Charedi yeshiva head. According to Rav  Schreiber, the doctor left and sent another medical professional in his place, allegedly because he was uncomfortable treating a rabbi. Ra  Bunim Schreiber presented the incident as an example of anti-Charedi discrimination in Israel. Name for Tehillim Yisroel Bunim ben Chaya Roiza.

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

 Rosh Chodesh Sivan is  Monday and Tuesday 

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

- 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 1:40 and 6:15

-B"M Westgate 1:33pm    7:35

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 7:40pm

- 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 7:45 pm 45 minutes before shkia (ezras nashim too)

US, Iran confirm deal reached to end the war; Trump: Hormuz to open, US blockade to end.

- Senator Graham: …” the architect of the deal, Vice President Vance...” Remember that in 2028, I will.

- Trump: “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Some political pundits calling it a bad deal and surrender  by the US to Iran.

-Netanyahu has rejected the the US-Iran peace deal, telling Trump that Israel will not withdraw the IDF from Lebanon and does not consider itself bound by that part of the deal. Maariv

(source: Israeli channel Maariv)

Iranian Mehr Agency: Details of the agreement between the US and Iran

1. A permanent and immediate cessation of the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

2. A commitment by the US not to interfere in Iran's internal affairs and to respect the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

3. A complete lifting of the naval blockade within 30 days.

4. A commitment by the US to withdraw its forces from the areas adjacent to Iran.

5. Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days, within the framework of Iranian arrangements.

6. Suspension of sanctions on the sale of oil, petrochemical products, and their derivatives, and granting Iran full access to its financial resources.

7. The United States and its allies will present plans for the reconstruction of Iran worth at least $300 billion.

8. Sixty days of negotiations to reach a final agreement based on nuclear issues and the complete removal of the main, secondary, and US sanctions, as well as the resolutions of the UN Security Council and the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

9. Renewal of Iran's commitment under the NPT not to develop nuclear weapons.

10. During the negotiation period, the United States undertakes not to add forces to the region or impose new sanctions.

11. Release of $24 billion of frozen Iranian funds during the final 60-day negotiation period. Half of the amount will be made available to Iran even before the negotiations begin.

12. Establishment of a monitoring mechanism for the implementation of the agreement.

13. A resolution of the UN Security Council will approve the final agreement.

14. The final negotiations will not begin until half of Iran's frozen funds are released, oil sanctions on Iran are suspended, and the naval blockade is lifted. The final agreement will deal only with the fate of enriched materials and their enrichment, the lifting of sanctions, and Iran's economic rehabilitation program. Discussions on Iran's missile program and support for resistance groups will be definitively removed from the agenda

- New York Times: Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibsf and Foreign Minister Araqhchi will attend the signing of the agreement in Switzerland on Friday, in what is expected to be the first official meeting between Iranian and US officials in 47 years.

I- ranian Mehar News Agency: The agreement stipulates an immediate end to the war, including in Lebanon. The US will release frozen Iranian assets worth $24 billion, half of which will be released immediately before the start of the talks. The agreement does not include Iran's missile program and support for proxy organizations

- Trump: “This Great Deal will bring Peace and Security to the whole Region. Many presidents have tried to make Peace with Iran, and all have failed before me. The Leaders of the Region have, for the first time, found a President who can help them achieve real Peace. With the opening of the Strait upon the signing of the Deal on Friday, for purposes of mine removal, oil will flow on both ends again for the Region, and the World! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Trump: “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- PM Netanyahu told Trump that Israel is not bound by the Lebanon clause in the U.S.-Iran agreement, and the IDF will not withdraw from Lebanon.

Wall Street Journal: The agreement with Iran also includes a ceasefire in Lebanon and Israel's right to respond "if attacked.

- Trump said that "there is no pressure to take the enriched uranium. We can do that later."

- Netanyahu and Trump spoke. Trump updated that he is expected to sign the agreement with Iran- possibly tonight

- Iranian Fars News Agency: Iran canceled the attack on Israelfollowing last-minute concessions offered by the US President, including maintaining Lebanon's territorial integrity, Israel's withdrawal from the Lebanese border, and the immediate lifting of the blockade - Iran was convinced to give up on carrying out the attack. It was also determined that the legal framework for regulating traffic in the Persian Gulf waters would be formulated in cooperation between Iran and Oman

- Iran: "Trump offered us money in exchange for silence about the attack. We rejected it—we will respond very soon."

Netanyahu has already faced off against U.S. presidents — this could be the toughest confrontation of them all." (Amit Segal)

- An IDF soldier was moderately wounded and another was lightly hurt by rockets launched by Hezbollah at troops in southern Lebanon earlier today, the military says.

- Trump: I will ask Iran not to launch missiles at Israel. The agreement will be signed in the coming hours."

The mixed messages coming from the U.S.:

Trump criticizes Israel for the strike in Dahiyeh.

His defense secretary praises the action as restrained.

The State Department is pressuring Iran not to respond.(Amit Segal)

- Trump to Fox News: I spoke with Israeli PM Netanyahu. I told him, "What.. are you doing? A deal with Iran will be signed in the next 2-3 hours

- Trump orders Israel to stop ALL attacks in Lebanon.

- Israel braces for Iranian missile fire after strike on Beirut’s Dahiyeh

- IDF Home Front Command says it is restricting gatherings nationwide to 5,000 people.

- The IDF in an official statement: "Preparing for missile launches from Iran in the coming hours."

-  Senior member of the Iranian negotiation team, Marandi: "There will be no more negotiations for now."

- Iran Revolutionary Guards: Our response will come before dawn tomorrow

- Trump: "This morning’s attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran. Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but the attack it was responding to was very small and meaningless, nobody was hurt, injured, or killed, and should not disrupt this important process. We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down. There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but there should also be no more attacks by any other party, including Hezbollah, against Israel. This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace — Let’s not blow it! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP"

- The Iranians are now threatening to cut off all negotiations with the US if Israel does not stop hitting Hezbollah. The Iranians know that if they hit Israel, they will suffer major strikes, so they go to the next best thing, Trump. They know how desperate Trump is to get a deal, so they are blackmailing him to achieve what they can't achieve militarily.

- IDF Spokesperson: In a precise strike in Dahiyeh, Beirut: The IDF struck a Hezbollah terror organization command center. The strike was carried out after, earlier today, the Hezbollah terror organization fired aerial targets towards the territory of the State of Israel.

- Hezbollah launched rockets at Northern Israel again today.

- US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz says President Donald Trump “has every intent” to sign an memorandum of understanding with Iran today. “The president has every intent for it to happen. I’ll leave the actual details and timing to the White House. The Iranians are incredibly difficult negotiators, coupled with the fact that they’re having a very hard time getting guidance from their supreme leader, and they’re not always on the same page within their team,” Waltz tells ABS’s “This Week.”

“They have every intent of getting this done today,” he adds.

The Rischa Doraysa Event in Lakewood with Rav Dov Landau and Lakewood Talmidei Chachomim on behalf of Keren  Olam HaTorah

Weather: 66° A few clouds. Tomorrow hi 91° Overcast in the afternoon 

Riots and Mayhem in NYC following the Nick's win.  Cars and busses getting smashed  with thousands celebrating and rioting in the streets 

- Keren Olem Hatorah event tonight in BMG Bais medrash Bais Yitzchok 11:00 Pm with Rav Chaim Mordechai Ausband  a d Rav Bunim Schreiber Divrei Pesicha by Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Yechiel Moskowitz zt”l, a noted marbitz Torah, Rosh Chabura  and  Baal Korei in BMG and former magid shiuǰr at Yeshiva of Bayonne he was 70 years old. A son in law of YBL"c Rav Shmuel Kamenetzky Shlita. Levaya Sunday in Lakewood  2:15 pm in Bais Onya next door to Bais Faiga 1210 Clifton Ave.. Kevurah in Lakewood 

- Rav Bunim Schreiber and Rav Chaim Mordechi  Ausband spent  shabbos in Lakewood. The delegation  for Keren Olam HaTorah will travel to Lakewood 

- Giyus: The Eidah Hacharesis held a hafgana with kabolas Shabbos at the Russian compound to protest tge5 arrest of  demonstrators and bochurim.

- First World cup game took place today  at Metlife stadium between Brazil and Morocco.

- Hundreds of NYPD officers, including heavily-armed Counterterrorism units, are preparing to LOCK DOWN the area around Madison Square Garden

- President Trump's name is removed from the Kennedy Center, after a series of legal challenges amid final preps for UFC fight night at The White House tomorrow.

- Adirei HaTorah: The drasha by Rav Yitzchok Soloveitchik shlita that was said at the Maamad in Philadelphia  was  written up and  distributed in ahuls across Lakewood this shabbos  by   Alei Zayis publications.

 Asifa tonight  in BMG Rav Schreiber describes the hatred against frum hidden in EY Video credit Pargod media

Keren Olam Hatorah Lakewood Atzeres Tefillah

- Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday,

“The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

He added that Iran will not attain nuclear weapons, claimed the regime no longer wants them, and indicated that Iran’s uranium stockpile will not be retrieved at this stage.

- Israel i24 News is reporting that as part of the emerging deal/MOU, Iran is demanding a FULL Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon as part of the ceasefire (which he says will NOT happen).

He poses that the key question is whether the US will demand that Israel limit the war only to the southern Lebanon area or not.

- CNN reported that in recent weeks, Iran has dramatically increased its efforts to seal off its enriched uranium stockpile - through the deliberate collapse of tunnels and the bombing of openings with mines, according to 5 sources involved in American intelligence.

According to the report - these actions are concerning because Iran can claim it lacks the capability to extract the enriched uranium, and even in a future agreement scenario, it could avoid handing it over by arguing an inability to retrieve it from the ground.

- Opposition Leader Yair Lapid slams the emerging US-Iran deal, tweeting that it “doesn’t achieve any of Israel’s war goals — the regime survives, the missile program is intact, and Iran can rebuild the nuclear program.”

Lapid claims this is a “total failure” by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that turns Israel into a “protectorate that receives instructions regarding its national security,” criticizing the premier’s “inability to turn military achievements into strategic successes.”

- The Israel Defense Forces said it struck over 70 Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, targeting rocket launchers and buildings allegedly used by the terror group to advance attacks, after the army issued evacuation warnings for over 20 locations. The military added that it killed several Hezbollah operatives identified in areas of southern Lebanon where troops were operating.

-Trump post: Barack Hussein Obama’s Deal with Iran, the JCPOA, was an easy, beautiful, smooth road to a Nuclear Weapon, which Iran would have had six years ago, and would have used long before now. My Agreement with Iran is the exact opposite, A WALL TO NO NUCLEAR WEAPON! In fact, they no longer want a Nuclear Weapon, nor will they have one, either through purchase, development, or any other form of procurement. The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL. Our relationship with Iran is a much different and better one than previous Administrations have had. Unlike Obama’s Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in payments to them, including 1.7 Billion Dollars in green, cold cash, no money will exchange hands. At the appropriate time, when all is calm, we will go in and get the Nuclear Dust, buried deep under the powerful sunken granite mountains, thanks to our beautiful B-2 Bombers and their brilliant pilots, and downblend and destroy it, whether in Iran, or the United States. We look forward to working with Iran, and the entire Middle East, long into the future. Hopefully, this process will all work out quickly, easily, and smoothly. If it doesn’t, we have the ultimate alternative, hopefully never to be used again! Thank you for your attention to this matter!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Friday, June 12, 2026 / כ״ז סיון תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת שלח

Candle lighting 8:08 pm

shkiah/sunset 8:26 pm

Rosh chodesh Tamuz is Monday and Tuesday 

Molad Monday morning, 46 minutes and 16 chalakim after 6:00 am

Weather: 

Tonight 66° Scattered thunderstorms, partly cloudy skies after midnight. Storms could contain damaging winds Chance of rain 40%.

Shabbos day 89° Sunny skies. 

הָאָרֶץ אֲשֶׁר עָבַרְנוּ בָהּ לָתוּר אֹתָהּ טוֹבָה הָאָרֶץ מְאֹד מְאֹד

                                   שבת איז שיין. שבת איז ריין

 Friday, June 12, 2026 / כ״ז סיון תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת שלח

Candle lighting 8:08 pm

shkiah/sunset 8:26 pm

Rosh chodesh Tamuz is Monday and Tuesday 

Molad Monday morning, 46 minutes and 16 chalakim after 6:00 am

Weather: Day 93° Scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Near record high temperatures. Chance of rain 50%.

Tonight 66° Scattered thunderstorms, partly cloudy skies after midnight. Storms could contain damaging winds Chance of rain 40%.

Shabbos day 89° Sunny skies. 

N.J. weather: Severe thunderstorms, record heat possible today.

Yartzeit today of Rav Chaim Stein ZTL R"Y Telz

Yartzeit today of Rav Dovid Trenk ZTL

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Yechiel Moskowitz zt”l, a noted marbitz Torah,  Rosh  Chabura in BMG and former magid shiur at Yeshiva of  Bayonne he was 70 years  old. A son in law of YBL"c Rav Shmuel Kamenetzky Shlita. Levaya Sunday in Lakewood details TBA .

- NWS: Unfortunately, there has been little change in the Drought Monitor from last week. Most of the region remains in at least a Moderate Drought, with the exception of the Poconos. An extreme drought is now posted for portions of the Delmarva & southern NJ.

- Elon  Musk just created 4,400 millionaires in a single day. 400 of them are now worth over $100 million.

- Stock Market Today: Dow Rises On Iran Peace Deal Hopes; SpaceX Shares Hit 168 In Debut

Elon Musk company SpaceX priced its IPO at $135 per share, raising about $75 billion and valuing the company at roughly $1.77 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history. Shares reportedly rose on early trading, pushing valuation higher amid strong investor demand.

- The Keren Olam HaTorah delegation will travel to Florida on Sunday 

- Rav Dov Landau, will spend Shabbos in Monsey 

Rabbi Avraham Salim, will spend Shabbos in Kew Gardens Hills

Rabbi Yosef Chevroni, will spend Shabbos in Kew Gardens Hills 

The Modzitz Rebbe will spend Shabbos in Lakewood 

The Koson Lakewood Rebbe is spending Shabbos in Tosh Hungary for the yahrtzeit of Rabbi Meshulam Feish of Tosh.

Rav Don Segal will spend Shabbos in Boro Park 

- Lakewood police have increased police presence on local roads, with LPD motorcycle officers conducting traffic enforcement and pulling over motorists.

 Jackson Police have also stepped up enforcement efforts, issuing more traffic tickets along the Lakewood–Jackson border. At W, County line rd

- Slices Pizza in Deal has moved to a new location at 232 Norwood Avenue 

- Giyus: Seven yeshiva bochurim were released this morning from Prison 10 after detention periods of 3–20 days. The released individuals were greeted with song, dance, and excitement by their family members and friends who arrived to welcome them upon their release.

- Jackson officials approved a fifth straight budget with little or no tax increase, but concerns are growing over the township's finances after at least $9 million was taken from surplus funds to balance the budget. Some council members warned that continued reliance on surplus could create fiscal challenges in the future APP

- Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick is suing the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, alleging it interfered with township oversight of the police department by denying the business administrator access to a police radio and the department's Facebook page.

- Rav Moshe HIllel HIrsch shlita i at a wedding last night was surrounded by talmidim as they danced to songs עוצו עצה ותופר against the military campaign to arrest yeshiva bochurim 

- NJ Assembly GOP: After months of careful study, Trenton Democrats have finally identified New Jersey's most urgent crisis. The state nut. We don’t have one. You think we’re joking.

- Dime Commercial Bank opened its newest branch in Lakewood located at 500 Boulevard of the Americas.

- Hapeles newspaper editorial argues that the recent anti-draft protests demonstrated the strength of the Chareidi community's opposition to drafting yeshiva students. It calls for even broader participation from all segments of the Chareidi ציבור, claiming that a united mass movement could halt any effort to impose military service on bnei yeshiva, while criticizing reliance on political and parliamentary solutions alone.

- Giyus: Chanel 13: Very senior officials in the police conveyed a message to leading Charedi figures that the police are expected to stop conducting proactive arrests of charedi draft evaders. On Monday, a meeting will be held between police commanders and senior frum leaders. The commanders reportedly assured the Charedi representatives that the goal is to "calm tensions" and return to a policy under which a police officer who encounters a draft evader will only issue a summons to report to the Israeli military (IDF), rather than arresting him.

-  LGBT bill: Rutgers law professor Ronald Chen and the New Jersey Press Association, said the language could punish protected speech, truthful reporting, and political advocacy. Supporters say the bill is intended to protect patients and providers from harassment and intimidation, not restrict free speech. The Assembly is expected to amend the legislation before moving forward with a vote later in June.

At Keren Olam Hatorah Atzeres in Lakewood 

- Araghchi: After completing the final stages of the negotiations, the agreement will be signed and officially announced. In the first stage, the signing will be done digitally and remotely; this may happen as early as in the coming days

- US official: An agreement has been reached on the destruction of enriched material, so Israel will cooperate

- Pakistan declares that a final draft of the peace deal has been reached. Currently working with the parties to complete the next steps.

- Trump reposts this from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

"The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer. Pending its finalization, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content.

In line with our responsible and transparent approach, all details will be shared with the public in due course."

- Trump: "The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing. What they said, including their weak and pathetic statement on having a deal, bears no relation to the truth. Very dishonorable people to deal with. With them, there is no such thing as dealing in good faith. AMAZING! Also, their totally rebuffed Drone attack last night against Indian Ships leaving the Hormuz Strait is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. They better get their act together, and FAST! President DONALD J. TRUMP"

- A senior US official: As part of the agreement, enriched uranium will be destroyed and removed. The nuclear program will be dismantled, and NO funds will be released to Tehran until there are on-the-ground results. The Strait of Hormuz will be opened, and Iran will NOT fund terrorist organizations. The deal with Iran is based on performance.

- Bloomberg: Switzerland has been raised as a possible location for signing the agreement between the US and Iran, possibly on Sunday

- The US military was about three hours away from an attack on Iran when President Trump announced the achievement of an agreement, NBC reported citing official US sources

- Iran's Mehr news agency publishes a draft deal with the United States which would, if adopted, secure the release of $24 billion in frozen assets within a 60-day period.

- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “As long as I am the Prime Minister of Israel, Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. There is an agreement between President Trump and me on this issue. For over 30 years, I have been at the forefront of the international fight against Iran's nuclear program. Without this fight, Iran would have long since had the nuclear bomb to destroy Israel. Iran is acting to destroy the Jewish state, and I am dedicating my life to preventing it from doing so. As long as I am the Prime Minister of Israel, this will not happen."

- Hezbollah is confident that Iran will insist on Lebanon being included in a deal with the United States, a leading Hezbollah politician said on Friday, as hopes grew for an agreement between Tehran and Washington.

- Iranian News Agency Mahar: The MOU with the US includes US commitments to lift sanctions, withdraw its forces surrounding Iran, and lift the naval blockade. Additionally, the memorandum includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the lifting of oil sanctions, and the release of Iran's frozen funds.

- The Israeli Air Force recently struck and destroyed five Hezbollah launchers used to fire rockets at troops in southern Lebanon, the military says.

-The Iranian news agency IRNA details the content of the MOU between the US and Iran:

In the current Memorandum of Understanding, NO agreement will be reached on the nuclear issue, and Iran will NOT make any new commitment.

 Discussions on the nuclear issue will take place within 60 days from the date of signing.

The US commit to forcing Israel to end the war in Lebanon.

There is no place in the text of the agreement for the term "extension of the ceasefire."

 Some of the frozen Iranian assets will be released immediately upon signing, and the rest will be released gradually during the negotiations.

 Iran does NOT commit to handing over the management of the Strait of Hormuz. The issue of managing the strait will be settled within a regional framework and through dialogue and joint decision-making between Tehran and Oman.

The mechanism for implementing the payment of compensation will be determined during the negotiations that will last 60 days after the signing.

During the 60-day period, the removal of all US sanctions and the cancellation of relevant international decisions will be examined.

The negotiations, which will last 60 days, will focus on ONLY three issues: the civilian nuclear program, the removal of unilateral US sanctions, and compensation. No other issu

Severe Thunderstorm Watch From Thu 7:15 pm until Fri 12:00 am Low 72 Chance of rain 70%

Chasunas:

Antebi - Kuperman Bais Faiga

Berkowitz - Berger Foun,tazin Ballroom 

Dreyfus - Carlebqch Neemas Hachaim 

Paretzky - Zucker Ateres  Blima 

Grossman - Nossonchuck Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Joseph - Lench Lake Terrace 

Chumash Shiur by Harav Yeruchom Olshin shlita 11:30 pm at B"M Ateres Bracha live 646-726-9977  

Road closures:

LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 6/11 NJDOT Contractor advises they will be repaving the following: Providence (25 ft), Finchley(25 ft), Elmhurst (25 ft), Yale (25 ft), Ford (25 ft), Roosevelt (25 ft). There will be FULL CLOSURES of Route 9 between 11pm and 7 AM. Southbound detour is Prospect st to Massachusetts Ave to Cross St. Northbound Detour is Chestnut to New Hampshire to Oak St.

NJNGAS advises infrastructure improvements on MLK Dr from Cedarbridge to Center St 8 PM. There will be a lane from Cedarbridge to Pine open for Traffic and Detour to get onto Cedarbridge from MLK is Center St.

LPD Traffic Advisory: Residents should expect increased traffic in the area of ShoreTown Ballpark (BlueClaws Stadium) today due to the Banana Ball game.

Heavy traffic is anticipated between approximately 2:30 PM and 10:00 PM, particularly on Cedar Bridge Avenue, Route 9, and surrounding roadways.

9:15pm Event concludes with music as crowds disperse. Tents along the perimeter offer to sign up ans support the keren. Maariv followed.

Tehillim recited  by Rav Shimon Galei shlita capital 20, 142, followed by kabolas Ohl Malchus Shamayim by Rav Saalim shlita.

9pm 

Rav Bunim Shreiber shlita addresses the crowd  we are in a milchama and we must fight back and show Hashem that we are on his side weather financially or increasing our Torah learning as the was by the  reshape is waged against Hashem and his followers the bnei Torah.

- Rav Chaim Mordechai Ausband speaks to the crowd. He was asked by the gedolim that  everyone be mekabel to support one month salary of a youngerman. But more importantly that thousands together will join to support financially that will win the mikchama and defeat the  coach HaTumah 

Music plays songs of Torah as crowds dance

- Rav Yaakov Hillel shlita addresses the crowds in English. He said this gathering is a machaa on the desecration and degradation of Torah in EY the humility and vicious campaign by The wicked reshape against the bnei Torah in EY. At the same time he said we gathered to show solidarity with our brothers in EY as Tensbof thousands in the NY area alone came out to show support. He called on everyone to continue learning and being mechazek in Torah.

8:35 Rav Don Segal addresses the crowd as the music plays his niggun tattaleh kum shoin aheim as circles of bochurim dance. He mentioned the gezirah in EY is a milchama of Tumah and ttahara in Shamayim  and if we in the  US are mechazek then it will bring a yeshuah in EY.

8:30 pm Rav Dov Landau addresses the crowds calling on everyone to support the keren and take on the budget of one youngerman 

Video screenshot and water stations throughout the parking lot.

- 8:00pm thousands fill the parking lot and surrounding streets awaiting the arrival of the Gedolei Yisroel. 

Weather holding up for now with a severe thunderstorm threat. 

Heavy security in the perimeter 

Keren Olam Hatorah Kabolas panim in Lakewood pushed back to 7 30 pm due to potential severe weather 

Keren Olam HaTorah Kabolas Panim and Atzeres tefilah will take place today in Lakewood to Strengthen the Keren HaTorah and daven for the bnei Torah in EY.

 Location: In the Township Parking Lot Clifton Ave between 9th and 10th Street across from Bais Aaron and Bais Shalom 7:00 PM With the participation of leading Roshei Yeshiva and members of Keren Olam HaTorah. All residents are invited men, women, and children.

Atzeres weather forecast  is 92° with showers at 7pm and scattered thunderstorms at 8 pm.

 Weather: 96° Partly cloudy early followed by scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. Near record high temperatures. Chance of rain 40%.

Tonight 72° Showers early, then cloudy overnight. Chance of rain 50%.

NWS Mount Holly The hottest heat indices so far this year are expected today, topping out near 100° this afternoon in most areas. Near record breaking highs in the low to mid 90s. A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Friday for portions of the area

N.J. weather forecast: Severe thunderstorms, high winds possible today after dangerous heat, humidity Scattered severe thunderstorms with gusty winds and hail are possible Thursday evening after heat and humidity soar to dangerous levels across New Jersey. from 5pm - 11 pm

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LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 6/11 NJDOT Contractor advises they will be repaving the following: Providence (25 ft), Finchley(25 ft), Elmhurst (25 ft), Yale (25 ft), Ford (25 ft), Roosevelt (25 ft). There will be FULL CLOSURES of Route 9 between 11pm and 7 AM. Southbound detour is Prospect st to Massachusetts Ave to Cross St. Northbound Detour is Chestnut to New Hampshire to Oak St.

NJNGAS advises infrastructure improvements on MLK Dr from Cedarbridge to Center St 8 PM. There will be a lane from Cedarbridge to Pine open for Traffic and Detour to get onto Cedarbridge from MLK is Center St.

LPD Traffic Advisory: Residents should expect increased traffic in the area of ShoreTown Ballpark (BlueClaws Stadium) today due to the Banana Ball game. Heavy traffic is anticipated between approximately 2:30 PM and 10:00 PM, particularly on Cedar Bridge Avenue, Route 9, and surrounding roadways.

- Rav Don Segal shlita will be spending shabbos in Boro Park with his kehila.Tefilos will take place at the Stolin Yeshiva 18th Ave and 54th

- At a Keren Olam HaTorah parlor meeting in Lakewood, a bochur posed a question to Rav Chaim Mordechai Ausband that required identifying every machlokes between Rabbah and Rav Yosef throughout Maseches Bava Basra. Rav Ausband referred the question to Rav Bunim Schreiber, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Nesiv Hadaas, who was present at the event. Demonstrating his remarkable bekius and mastery of Torah, Rav Bunim mentally reviewed the entire masechta from memory and provided the answer on the spot

- Adirei HaTorah announced that a fraudulent look-alike website used to solicit donations has been shut down. The organization said only limited contact information was exposed, with no evidence that financial systems, donor data, or payment information were compromised. The public is urged to verify donation requests through official Adirei HaTorah channels and report suspicious messages. To help protect our community going forward All official text messages from Adirei HaTorah will come only from 848-261-8251 or 732-800-1524. All official email communications from Adirei HaTorah will clearly identify Adirei HaTorah as the sender and will be sent only through our official communication channels. Before making any donation, please verify that you are visiting our official website: www.adireihatorah.com

- Traffic in the vicinity of Blueclaws stadium due to a ballgame event road closures in the area with PD directing traffic 

- Agudah announced they pulled a provision from the Toeava bill scheduled for vote in NJ assembly A2218/S2260.

Agudahg statement: Baruch Hashem, we are pleased to report that, following significant outreach and discussions with legislative leaders, as well as your efforts, the provision that would have allowed lawsuits against individuals accused of "interfering" with a person's decision to obtain gender-related healthcare services has been removed from the bill and was pulled from today’s voting session.

This was reported earlier today in the media. Opponents of New Jersey's reproductive and transgender health care protection bill say they are not objecting to the provisions that increase penalties for assault, threats, intimidation, obstruction, or property damage.

Instead, critics, including the New Jersey Press Association, are challenging a section that would allow lawsuits against those who cause reputational, financial, or emotional harm to individuals or organizations involved in providing or receiving reproductive health care. They argue the language could infringe on free speech and potentially punish truthful reporting and protected opinions. As a result, lawmakers plan to amend the bill before bringing it back for a vote.

- Vaad Harabbanim D'Gittin Monsey  Statement:

The Vaad Harabbanim D'Gittin is pleased to confirm that a complex divorce which has drawn significant communal attention in recent months has been brought to a successful resolution. We wish both parties bracha and hatzlacha as they move forward with their lives.

The Vaad does not ordinarily comment on the cases it handles, and it does not intend to depart from that practice going forward. We offer this brief statement only because of the unusual degree of public attention this particular matter attracted.

The work that brought this to a close was carried out privately, with unwavering fidelity to halacha, sound legal judgment, and respect for the dignity of everyone involved, as is our practice in every case we undertake. We are grateful to the rabbanim, askanim, and professionals whose deliberate and methodical efforts made this outcome possible.

The Vaad Harabbanim D'Gittin remains available to assist anyone facing difficulty in obtaining or resolving a get, and confidentiality is assured in every matter brought before us. Inquiries may be directed to [email protected].

Rabbanim:

Rabbi Chaim Schabes

Rabbi Noach Shapiro

Rabbi Avrohom Cohn

Rabbi Dovid Grunbaum

Chief Counsel:

James J. Sexton, Esq

- Tehillim: Tefillos for  Rav Avraham Yehoshua Soloveitchik shlita, Rosh Yeshivas Brisk, who was hospitalized today at Hadassah Ein Kerem following a deterioration in his condition.

Thr Rosh Yeshiva underwent a complex heart procedure last week performed by a specialist from abroad. Following complications, he was hospitalized Thursday morning name is Avraham Yehoshua ben Ettil.(Bhol)

- Keren Olam Hatorah Kabolas panim in Lakewood pushed  back to 7 30 pm due to potential severe weather 

- The New Jersey Assembly has approved legislation designating the hazelnut as the official state nut. Assemblyman Schnall voted yes.

- The New Jersey Assembly is delaying a vote on bill A2218,  a Toeiva which aims to expand protections for reproductive and transgender health care, after constitutional concerns were raised. A dangerous bill that could expose Rabbanim, educators, counselors, schools, and even parents to costly lawsuits and potential criminal penalties for expressing views or providing guidance regarding gender-related medical procedures in New Jersey. 

The bill, already passed by the Senate. Lawmakers plan to amend the bill before bringing it back for a full Assembly vote later this month.

- Keren Olam Hatorah  today Kabolas panim Atzeres Tefillah  Clifton Avenue parking lot bet 10th st and 9th st 7pm

- Pentagon is under lockdown after a suspected hazardous materials incident, with hazmat teams deployed and emergency response underway. Cause remains under investigation. 

-  Giyus: Thousands of members of the Bnei Torah and the Edah HaChareidis are protesting across central Israel after the decision to transfer 17 yeshiva students, arrested during protests outside the home of Deputy Supreme Court President Justice Noam Sohlberg, to military prison. The demonstrations are expected to significantly disrupt major transportation routes in the area. Police have closed Route 4 to traffic in both directions ahead of demonstrations expected to draw thousands of protesters to central Israel.

- The Jackson Township Council unanimously voted to begin the process of merging Fire Districts 2 and 3, saying the move could reduce costs and improve efficiency as the town continues to grow. The proposal now heads to the state Local Finance Board for approval. Fire District 4 would not be affected.

- 13 additional hesder yeshiva heads joined the call not to send students to the Armored Corps after IDF decision to bring female combatants into the Armored Corps into tanks this brings the numbers to 25 Hesder leaders.  

- NYC: Knicks fans smashed a yellow cab, waved a Palestinian flag and stood on top of the destroyed car like a hunting trophy in a disgraceful scene as the streets outside Madison Square Garden descended into chaos after Game 4 of the NBA Finals Wednesday night. Two fans proudly brandished a Palestinian flag as they sat upon the wrecked vehicle. (NYP)

-  Trump: The United States States of America cannot live with the shackles of Birthright Citizenship. It is not economically, or otherwise, sustainable, and no other Country in the World, of consequence, does it! President DJT

- A new Rutgers-Eagleton poll found that 83% of New Jersey voters view misinformation as a major problem, including 61% who consider it a "very big problem." The survey also found that 77% get their news through search engines, making them the most common news source.

- Despite concerns about misinformation, 67% of New Jerseyans say they trust government news websites for accurate information, while a majority also expressed trust in social media platforms, including 61% for X, 59% for YouTube and TikTok, and 51% for Instagram.

- New stores coming to Freehold mall Levi's Gap Kids Empire

- New video Caleb Snyder on Kryas Yoel I Investigated New York's "Jewish Invasion" Here

Trump  says settlement almost reached with Iran. Calls off strikes. Deal can be signed this weekend in Europe.

- Israeli Prime Minister's Office: President Trump spoke this evening with Prime Minister Netanyahu about the emerging memorandum of understanding with Iran to enter negotiations. Although Israel is not a party to the memorandum of understanding, the prime minister expressed his appreciation for President Trump's commitment that the final agreement at the conclusion of the negotiations will include the removal of enriched material, dismantling of enrichment infrastructure, limiting missile production, and stopping Iran's support for its terrorist proxies in the region.

- Iran has not yet made a final decision on a possible agreement with the US and will not compromise on its “red lines” in negotiations, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says, according to Iran’s IRNA news agency.

Al-Arabiya - This is the framework agreement:

Extension of the ceasefire to 60 days

Opening the Strait of Hormuz to international navigation within 30 days

Allowing Iran to sell and export oil with phased consideration of sanctions relief

- Trump: We are expected to sign soon, and the documents are already in the almost final stage. This is supposed to conclude very quickly.

- Trump: We have reached a wonderful agreement. We can finalize the details in the coming days and sign soon. The documents are at a fairly final stage. I spoke with Netanyahu."-

 "The Strait of Hormuz will open the moment we sign. We might sign by the end of next week. The signing will take place in Europe, and Vice President Vance will be there." 

- Trump: “Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening. Discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved, including the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, and others. The Naval Blockade will remain in full force and effect until this Transaction is finalized — Time and place of the signing to be announced shortly.

DONALD J. TRUMP
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”

-  Trump: “The United States will be hitting Iran (Whose Navy, Air Force, Radar, Anti Aircraft, and all other forms of Defense, together with most of its offensive capability, are GONE!), VERY HARD TONIGHT. At some point in the not too distant  future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela, which is working out brilliantly for both Venezuela and the United States of America. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Trump to Fox News:  "It could be the greatest deal in history. They could wave the white flag of surrender. They could say, ‘We surrender, we surrender. We're finished. We've had it. The United States is the greatest power. Praise be to Allah.’ And they could do all of this. They could say it loud and clear. And the fake news would say it was a great victory for Iran.”

- The Iranian Ministry of Defense in a statement: "Our enemies have no choice but to accept a ceasefire and end hostile acts on all fronts. We will not fold under pressure, and our enemies must understand that the solution to the region's problems is not in wars."

- Iran claims: We struck an American ship off the coast of Oman

- Jordanian Army in an official statement: "Air defense systems intercepted and shot down 20 missiles fired from Iran towards the Al-Azrak area. There were no casualties, and no damage was caused."

- Iranian sources: Tehran is still engaged in negotiations with Washington on the initial agreement, including on the mechanism for unfreezing Iran's frozen funds

- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene top ministers and aides for a security discussion this evening, The meeting comes amid ongoing fighting against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and after a new wave of US strikes on Iran, which has targeted US military sites in Arab states.

Hashkafa With Rav Gershon Ribner Shlita Utilizing the contribution of 24six to yeshiva world Compromising oh prohibitions in the name of kiruv Seeking a mentor when deviating from parents standards The cosmic impact of Adirei Event. audio video option below

Chasunas:

Deckelbaum - Greenberger Bais Faiga

Kempler  - Schreibman Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Dick - Feinzeig Ateres Reva 

Broyde - Cziment Fountain Ballroom 

Shischa- Berliner Ateres  Esther

Eisman  - Gradman Ateres Blima 

Weather: 69° Showers and thundershowers likely this evening with a shower or two possible overnight Chance of rain 100%.

LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 6/10 NJDOT Contractor advises they will be repaving the following: Halsey St (25 ft), Broadway (200 ft), Chateau(200 ft), Cushman (25 ft). There will be FULL CLOSURES of Route 9 between 11pm and 7 AM. Southbound detour is Prospect st to Massachusetts Ave to Cross St. Northbound Detour is Chestnut to New Hampshire to Oak St.

NJNGAS advises infrastructure improvements on MLK Dr from Cedarbridge to Center St 9 PM. There will be a lane from Cedarbridge to Pine open for Traffic and Detour to get onto Cedarbridge from MLK is Center St

 Weather: 86° cloudy skies this afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Tonight Scattered thunderstorms early, then mainly cloudy after midnight.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across New Jersey on Wednesday, followed by dangerous heat and humidity Thursday and Friday and chances for more thunderstorms.

- LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 6/10 NJDOT Contractor advises they will be repaving the following: Halsey St (25 ft), Broadway (200 ft), Chateau(200 ft), Cushman (25 ft). There will be FULL CLOSURES of Route 9 between 11pm and 7 AM. Southbound detour is Prospect st to Massachusetts Ave to Cross St. Northbound Detour is Chestnut to New Hampshire to Oak St.

NJNGAS advises infrastructure improvements on MLK Dr from Cedarbridge to Center St 9 PM. There will be a lane from Cedarbridge to Pine open for Traffic and Detour to get onto Cedarbridge from MLK is Center St

- The Knesset voted 56-43 on Wednesday in a preliminary reading to advance a Basic Law declaring Torah study a foundational value of the State of Israel, and effectively equating the study of Torah with military service. The vote passed despite several coalition lawmakers breaking ranks to vote with the opposition against the divisive legislation, causing an uproar in the plenum. The bill will now be sent to the Knesset House Committee, which will determine which committee will prepare it for its subsequent readings. The coalition hopes to pass the bill before the upcoming national election in the fall.

- Monsey: A large rescue operation took place in Nyack after 71 children became stranded in an underground sewer tunnel while following a creek during a hike. Emergency crews, including the Nyack Fire Department, Hatzoloh, and Chaveirim, safely rescued all of the children after a bystander spotted them and called 911. No injuries were reported

- Action alert by Agudah NJ URGENT: New Jersey Residents Take Action Against Dangerous Bill Jeopardizing Religious Rights Tell Your Assembly Members to Vote NO on A2218/S2260

The New Jersey General Assembly is expected to vote this Thursday on A2218/S2260, a dangerous bill that could expose Rabbanim, educators, counselors, schools, and even parents to costly lawsuits and potential criminal penalties for expressing views or providing guidance regarding gender-related medical procedures in New Jersey. 

- PSA! A sophisticated scam is targeting the community. Someone has been sending out text messages & emails with a link to donate using a duplicated web page that looks like Adirei HaTorah's website. Please note:Adireitorah .com is a scam website. The correct website is Adirei"Ha"Torah.

- Rav Bunim Schreiber shlita delivered  more shiurim around Lakewood yeshivos on several sugyos hashas.

- LSTA: The Lakewood Student Transportation Authority Oversight Committee held its quarterly public business meeting this morning, June 10, via Microsoft Teams. 

The meeting was mot advertised in local papers.

During the meeting, the committee received a report from the transportation consortium regarding its operations, as required under New Jersey administrative regulations. Committee members also heard public testimony related to the consortium's operations. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please

email Student Transportation at [email protected]

- Giyus: Stormy Hafganos are taking place today across Eretz Yisroel with escalated protests against the arrest and transfer of yeshiva students to military authorities. Rav Moshe Sternbach called on The Edah HaChareidis and  Rav Ezriel Auerbach called on the the bnei Torah faction  to go out and join  the protests, which were sparked by the planned transfer of 19 detainees who were arrested for protesting outside the home of Justice Solberg, to the  IDF military police.

 Demonstrations and road blockages were reported in central Israel and near detention facilities, including clashes in Yerushalayim  and Abu Kabir.

- Attorney Natan Rosenblatt on Kol Chai: “There is no legal prohibition on protesting outside a judge’s home, and the High Court has repeatedly ruled that there is full freedom of protest in the country. Out of 65 detainees, 64 have no connection to the breaking of windows, and the police have no shred of evidence against them in court, their representative simply stood there stammering without answers. This is a clear silencing event intended to make the charedi public afraid to go out and protest in the future against the draft.”

- World cup traffic Severe traffic delays and gridlock are expected across New Jersey and the Northeast Millions of visitors are expected in the New Jersey–Philadelphia region during June–July 2026 due to the FIFA World Cup and major U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations.

Matches will be held in East Rutherford, NJ and Philadelphia from June 11 to July 19, with fan festivals in Harrison (NJ) and Philadelphia. These events will significantly increase traffic and transit usage. The heaviest congestion is expected around game days, especially from about 5 hours before kickoff through 5 hours after.

- Keren Olam HaTorah Kabolas Panim and massive Atzeres tefilah will take place tomorrow in Lakewood to Strengthen the Keren HaTorah

 Location: In the Township Parking Lot Clifton Ave between 9th and 10th Street across from Bais Aaron and Bais Shalom 7:00 PM With the participation of leading Roshei Yeshiva and members of Keren Olam HaTorah. All residents are invited  men, women, and children.

Atzeres weather forecast is  95 Overcast with possible  stray thunderstorm 

The delegation was in Chicago yesterday and today have scheduled events in Brooklyn.

- With summer vacation starting next week, several bungalow colonies in the Catskills have reportedly informed residents that e-bikes and electric scooters will be banned on property, due to safety concerns, liability issues.

- Planning board meeting recap 

Points made  by the board Lakewod a disaster but applicants have the right to build based on the masterplan

At Wednesday night's Planning Board meeting, members approved an application to create 75 residential lots on a 10-acre parcel behind the High Point development off Massachusetts Avenue. The hearing featured extensive testimony and public comment, with neighboring residents raising concerns about drainage, lighting, utility access, and traffic impacts. Particular attention was given to the project's proposed access plan, which currently calls for a right-turn-only exit onto Massachusetts Avenue. Residents argued that adding more than 100 vehicles to an area already experiencing congestion from Prospect Street would worsen traffic conditions.

The meeting also saw tense exchanges between board members and an attorney representing opponents of the project. The board chairman and several members repeatedly criticized the attorney, accusing him of filibustering rather than presenting substantive arguments. Board members also expressed frustration with the length of the hearing, despite the meeting ending before 9 p.m.

- LGBT Toeva bill up for vote tomorrow in the NJ Assembly all eyes on our representatives in Trenton.

The state Assembly is scheduled to vote on a bill Thursday that would outlaw protesters blocking access to clinics and video-recording people outside of clinics and hospitals. Health insurers also would be prohibited from denying or limiting coverage of abortion and gender transition and identity medical services. NJ Bill S2260/ A2218 Would Criminalize Lo Sa'amod, Endanger Children S2260 criminalizes Torah-mandated efforts to save kids and others from "transforming" their "gender" - and from committing abortion.

 A Yeshiva Rebbe, Rov, Rosh Yeshiva, Principal, Teacher/Morah, Social Worker, mental health professional, therapist, chevrusa, mentor - perhaps even a parent - could potentially face massive fines - and hefty jail time - for merely: • trying to verbally convince a girl or boy out of transgendering,

- Road closures in Lakewood are continuing, and the LPD has begun issuing nightly closure alerts. There is still no clear timeline or official communication from township authorities about how long the situation will last or what measures are being taken. There are also growing safety concerns, as emergency responders have reportedly been forced to take longer detour routes to reach calls, potentially delaying response times. In other news the Township posted a Press release  to the media  that they repaved and restriped a dozen roads across its downtown and Central Avenue corridor in recent weeks, continuing an infrastructure push that gained momentum during the spring season. "We greatly appreciate the professional dedicated work of Lakewood's Engineering team and Township subcontractors," said Committeeman Meir Lichtenstein. "Thanks to their efforts, our Town's infrastructure is continuously being updated, enhancing both safety and quality-of-life for our residents."

- Lakewood Industrial Commission meeting today on the  agenda a resolution to advance plans for the proposed  CHEMED Lakewood Medical Village development on nearly 60 acres along Airport Road. The project involves a minor subdivision and boundary reconfiguration of portions of Lots 242 and 246 in Block 1160, totaling about 59.8 acres.

- Senator Andy Kim: I visited Barnert Temple last week to speak with members of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey and Temple leadership. With rising antisemitism, federal grant funding is vital for temples across our state to address their security needs. We must do everything we can to protect our Jewish communities and combat antisemitism.

- Masa Umatan Lakewood rental List June 10 HERE  

-LPD: They’re silent. They’re speedy. And they’re easy to miss. If you're riding an e-bike or e-scooter, stay visible, signal your moves, and don’t ghost traffic rules

-Rav Don Segal at Keren Olam haTorah:  Just as those who participated in building the walls of Yerushalayim until the Second Temple merited having their names remembered forever, so too those who will contribute to saving the Torah now will merit an inconceivable merit for eternity upon eternity.

At the kever on Chazzan Yosseleh Rosenblatt on Har Hazesim on his 93rd Yartzeit

7:30pm

- The Iranian news agency Tasnim: Trump's claim that he spoke with Iranian officials who asked to stop the attacks is an absolute lie. There was no conversation with Trump, and Iran will respond to the aggression against it by military means

- Trump added, "Either the war returns and they get hammered on the battlefield or ultimately they sign this deal that American negotiators presented."

- Trump said 49 Tomahawk missiles were used in strikes on Iran, with some targets reportedly as close as 40 miles from Tehran. He added that U.S. fighter jets are operating over Iran, targeting radar and air defense systems in the country’s southwest.

- Trump says Iran called him directly tonight and asked for the bombing to stop, so it will "stop shortly." Then came the condition: sign the deal or "we'll bomb ..... them tomorrow night."

Speaking to Fox from the Situation Room alongside Vance, Kushner, and Witkoff, the president detailed the night's campaign, 49 Tomahawks fired at targets as close as 40 miles from Tehran, with fighter jets sweeping Iranian radar and air defenses near the Gulf.

- WSJ: Trump insists that the crisis with Iran is under control, but US sources say that Trump did not expect the ceasefire that lasted months to collapse and certainly did not expect to see Iran launching missiles and drones without restraint, inflation soaring to a three-year high, and fuel prices rising and erasing recent wage gains

- Israel: Security officials are preparing for the possibility of missile launches toward Israel.

- Iran’s state media posted photos of a drinking water reservoir that officials said was destroyed in a missile strike as well as images of munition fragments that experts told CNN appeared to be from a US-made bomb.

- Qatari negotiators still in Iran, source says, as US launches new strikes

- New York Times: Chances for a breakthrough in the negotiations have decreased after the Qatari mediation delegation left Tehran today without any progress in the talks

- Iranian media reports that Iran attacked US ships near the Strait of Hormuz using missiles and drones

6:30 pm

- Iran has fired ballistic missiles and drones at the Al-Harir American base in Northern Iraq.

- A source in the IRGC told CNN that “Trump is delusional” and said he should recognize the “great power and momentum of the Iranian people.”

- U.S. Central Command forces began launching additional self-defense strikes today at 5:15 p.m. ET against multiple targets in Iran at the Commander in Chief’s direction. The strikes are in response to Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression

- US officials say the strikes on Iran have begun

- IRGC visw to attack American interests 

- News reports of explosions across Iran.

-  Reports in Iran of explosions on Qeshm Island and in Sirik near the Strait of Hormuz

5:30 pm

- Hegseth: "Tonight's attacks will be powerful and 'clear.'"

- President Trump held a discussion this evening in the White House situation room to discuss possible additional strikes against Iran, just hours after telling reporters that the US "will hit them again hard today," according to two American sources

 - VP Vance says that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “certainly gotten some things wrong" but has ultimately “been a good partner” to the U.S. “Sometimes, we have interests that are perfectly aligned, and sometimes, we have interests that are misaligned." Vance said CBS

- Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel’s campaign against Iran is “far from over” and that the military remains prepared to “attack with great strength.”

- US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee: “Things may get a bit spicy in the neighborhood soon.”

- Trump continues with threats against Iran: “We will attack them very strongly today”

- Trump reveals: We captured 22 Iranian ships containing millions of oil barrels. The Iranians won't know about this until this moment

- CENTCOM: At 11:14 p.m. on June 9, U.S. forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman for the second consecutive day after another vessel violated the ongoing blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran.

- Trump was asked about Erdogan's threats against Israel and replied: "Erdogan is a good friend of mine. I haven't heard these things; if I had heard them, I would have called him. Nothing bad will happen - as long as I am the president."

- Trump to Fox News: These two pilots were able to take [the Apache] down into the sea, where ultimately, they were rescued, for the first time in U.S. military history, by an unmanned sea drone. He said the Iranians had tried to rebuild their defensive capabilities during the ceasefire. Still, they were unable to stop these U.S. strikes overnight, and they were hammered by U.S. fighter jets. The bully of the Middle East is dead,' I may keep going'. They had a chance to sign a deal and survive.

- Trump: ran’s Military is a complete and total mess. Much of it, like their Navy and Air Force, doesn’t even exist anymore - They have been completely defeated. Iran is all talk and no action. The Bully of the Middle East is DEAD!!! They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- President Donald Trump says he may order fresh strikes on Iran’s power plants and bridges, saying that Tehran is taking too long to reach a deal. “I may keep going,” he says in comments in a phone interview, cited by Fox News. “They had a chance to sign a deal and survive.”

- Netanyahu calls Turkey president Erdogan a ‘antisemitic dictator’ who supports Hamas after the Turkish leader condemned Israeli strikes. Erdogan said earlier today that Israel’s attacks on Syria and Lebanon have reached a point where they also threaten Turkey, adding Israel’s “aggression” poses a threat to the whole world and must be stopped.

- A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran after consulting with the U.S., seeking to bridge the remaining gaps in negotiations.

- Trump: “The Fake News Media refuses to report how EFFECTIVE the U.S. Naval BLOCKADE is, the most successful Blockade in the history of Naval Warfare. NOTHING GETS THROUGH unless we want it to. IT IS A STEEL WALL! Iran is doing ZERO business, not paying their military, or any of their bills, and quickly becoming a FAILED NATION! Lots of oil is getting out. Praise be to Allah! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- WSJ: Trump initially thought the US should not attack Iran in response to the downing of the helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, but was convinced otherwise after SOW Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine advised him to do so

- Trump on Netanyahu tonight: “It's an open question whether Netanyahu will want to continue to run in the elections. I don't know, he had an amazing career. Does he want to continue? You know, he's a wartime Prime Minister- does he even want to continue?"