Friday, April 10, 2026 / כ״ג ניסן תשפ״ו

ערב שבת פרשת שמיני אסרו חג

candle lighting: 7:12 pm

 Shkiah/sunset 7:30 pm

Weather shabbos day 65° Sunny skies.

Shabbos Mevorchim chodesh Iyar

 Rosh chodesh is Friday and Shabbos 

Molad is Friday morning, 18 minutes and 14 chalakim after 5:00 am

Sefiras haomer reminder

- Minhag Hayeshiva  not to say אב הרחמים this shabbos mevorchim even though it is sefirah (sefer Noheg Bachachma)

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שבת שלום!

Friday, April 10, 2026 / כ״ג ניסן תשפ״ו

ערב שבת פרשת שמיני אסרו חג

candle lighting: 7:12 pm

 Shkiah/sunset 7:30 pm

Weather 63° sunny

tonight: 50° partly cloudy skies 

shabbos day 65° Sunny skies.

Shabbos Mevorchim chodesh Iyar Rosh chodesh is Friday and Shabbos (those holding first half of sefira can get haircut and shave next Friday)

Molad is Friday morning, 18 minutes and 14 chalakim after 5:00 am

Reminder no music for those who keep first half of sefira

- Updated AKO Post-Pesach Shopping Information 2026 Here 

- No soughrdough challos available at stores due to short schedule 

- Nichun Aveilim: Shiva for Rebbetzin Reva Halperin A"H is at 705 Valley Dr. Lakewood her brothers Rav Dovid and  Shlomo Feivel Schustal shlita are sitting at same address.

- Nichum Aveilim: shiva For Mrs. Beatie Solomon A"H of Brooklyn is at 1459 58th st in Boro Park. Her sons are R' Yaakov Schwartz of Lakewood R' Yossi, R' Moshe Akiva Schwartz. 

- ICE agents arrested an undocumented Mexican man in Jackson, New Jersey, on April 1, despite Governor Mikie Sherrill’s ban on masked enforcement officers. Officials said the qman had been deported twice before and also faced prior domestic violence charges.APP

- New Jersey Human Services Commissioner has announced that his Department has fully reopened the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), restoring access to all eligible families seeking child care assistance. All new enrollments were frozen last August due to a funding shortage. In her proposed $60.7 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2027, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill included an additional $18 million for the program, which is projected to support for up to 77,500 children, or 2,500 more than the current year's budget.(Shlomoschorr)

- New Jersey drivers who have a vehicle inspection sticker set to expire between April and July of this year will get a three-month grace period due to the closure of the Newark Inspection Station this weekend. Vehicles with April expirations will now be extended to July, May stickers are good until August, June stickers are extended to September and July stickers are valid until October. (Onejersey) 

- BDE: Petirah of Hagaon Rav Chanoch Friedman zt”l, Rosh Kollel and Av Beis Din of Beis Yechiel in Har Nof, who passed away while in the US. He was known as a iluy a respected talmid chochom and marbitz Torah a mechaber sefoeim and was one of the youngest talmidim of Rav Aharon Kotler Zatzal. The levaya was scheduled for Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Congregation Adas Yeshurun, 3050 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, with a second levaya planned in Lakewood on Sunday 10 am at BMG, followed by kevurah in Eretz Yisrael.

- Report Lakewood Police say that drones spotted over sensitive areas during Pesach were part of an authorized security operation. The effort involved local police, county and state law enforcement, and Shomrim, providing coordinated aerial and ground coverage across Lakewood during Yom Tov. Specific monitored locations were not disclosed.

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Avrohom Altman zt”l, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Ateres Tzvi in Ashdod, passed away at the age of 94 after collapsing at his home. He had recently been weakened but was still able to daven in his bais medrash over Pesach. The levaya was held at Yeshivas Ateres Tzvi in Ashdod, and continued to Har Hamenuchos in Yerushalayim for kevurah.

- A tragic incident occurred at Tzanz Beach in Netanya on Friday, where two brothers were caught in the water. One was rescued in critical condition and taken unresponsive to Laniado Hospital in Netanya, while the second remains missing as search and rescue operations continue.

- Emergency teams, including ZAKA and Magen David Adom, are conducting intensive efforts along the shoreline and surrounding waters. Please be mispallel for: 

אברהם ישעיהו בן שושנה

יששכר דב בן שושנה

10 Reasons for Shlissel Challa on shabbos after Pesach see below

(As this year Isru Chag is Friday some opinions say that this segula is for the first time that one bakes challah after Pesach that can be done next week.)

There is a minhag to bake shlissel challah (shlissel means key in Yiddish) for the Shabbos after Pesach. Shlisel challos are best known as a segula for parnasa,Some bake the challah with an actual key inside,
some make the challah in the shape of a key and some put sesame seeds on top in the form of a key. The Ohev Yisroel says about shlisel challah that “the minhagim of our fathers are most definitely Torah”. There are many reasons given for this minhag of baking shlissel challah; (Some of the items written below can also be found in Taamei Minhagim, Nitei Gavriel, Sefer Hatoda’a and Minhag Yisroel Torah)

First of all, the second mishna in Rosh Hashanah says on Pesach we are judged on the grains, parnasa. Rabbeinu Nissim asks if we are judged on Rosh Hashana then how are we judged on Pesach? He answers that on Pesach it is determined how much grain there will be in the coming year for the world, but on Rosh Hashana it is decided how much of that grain each individual receives. The
Meiri, however, says that on Rosh Hashana it is decided if one will live or die, suffer or not and other such things, but on Pesach is when we are judged on the grains. Based on this there are customs in Sephardic communities to do things Motzei Pesach as a sign that we want Hashem to give us livelihood. In Aram Soba (Syria) and Turkey they put wheat kernels in all four corners of the house on Motzei Pesach as a sign of prosperity for the coming year. (Moed L’kol Chai -R’ Chaim Palagi, Beis Habichira). From a mishna we already see that there is a connection between Pesach and parnasa.

10 Reasons for Shlissel Challa on shabbos after Pesach

1).In Shir Hashirim (which we read on Pesach) it says פִּתְחִי-לִי אֲחֹתִי רַעְיָתִי - “Open for Me, My sister, My beloved". Chazal say that Hashem asks us to open up for Him a small whole like the tip of a needle and He will open up a huge hole for us. Also, Klal Yisroel is called a bride and they are called the bechina (aspect) of bread. During Pesach all the upper gates and minds are open and after Pesach they close and we need to open them. Therefore, we put a key in the challah after Pesach to hint at us opening a small “hole”, through the mitzvah of Shabbos (and, if I might add, the mitzvah of challah) and now Hashem should open up all His good from his storehouses and the heavens like He gave the mon to our fathers in the month of Iyar, and this Shabbos we bless the month of Iyar.

2. After Pesach is when the mon stopped falling and we brought the Omer. From then on we needed to eat from the produce of the ground; we needed parnasa, since untill now we had the mon. It is known that everything has a gate. Therefore just as we daven to Hashem to open up the gates of parnasa we have a minhag to put the form of a key on the challos to allude that Hashem should open up the gates of parnasa for us.

3. During sefira we count 49 days till Shavuos, the 50th day, which is the shaarei bina. We go from gate to gate, and each gate has a key. That is why we make an image of a key on the challah.

4. It says in Shir Hashirim 1:11 תּוֹרֵי זָהָב נַעֲשֶׂה לָּךְ עִם נְקֻדּוֹת הַכָּסֶף - "We will make for you circlets of gold with spots of silver." By the Mishkan it says זהב וכסף ונחשת, putting zahav (gold) before kesef (silver). In Bereishis, by the creation of the world, the first day it says Yehi ohr which is chesed (which is represented by silver) and the second day represents gevurah, which in turn represents gold. The reason is that by the creation of the world it was pure chesed, as it says “the world was built on chesed” (Tehilim 89,3), therefore chesed, which is representative of kesef, precedes gevurah, which is representative of zahav. By the Mishkan, however, Hashem had to, so-to-speak, contract (tzimtzum) the Shechina (Divine Presence) to dwell in it, and tzimtzum is from the aspect of gevurah, therefore zahav precedes kesef by the Mishkan. However, the zahav written there has the nekudah (vowel sound) of a פַתַּח (it has a patach instead of the usual kometz), it says זְהַב הַתְּנוּפָה (Shemos 38,24), and that is the nekuda of chesed –the nekuda of chochma. And פתח (the vowel) also means opening like פתח ושער- from there comes all the kindness. Putting it all together, this that we say in Shir Hashirim תּוֹרֵי זָהָב נַעֲשֶׂה לָּךְ עִם נְקֻדּוֹת הַכָּסֶף means the Mishkan was made with zahav, the aspect of tzimtzum, but with the nekuda of kesef, meaning the (word “zahav”,instead of having the usual vowel, kometz, is written with the)nekuda of patach, which is chesed. And the Shabbos after Pesach is always in the second week of sefira which is gevurah, the aspect of zahav, except that it is menukad with kesef, nekudas patach. Through this we say that we will open up all the gates of blessing and since every gate has a מפתח (key) we make the image of a key on the challah.

5. The previous four reasons are all brought by the Ohev Yisroel in Shabbos Acher Pesach and Likutim Parshas Shmini. There is a fifth reason brought by the Ohev Yisroel, also based on the posuk תּוֹרֵי זָהָב נַעֲשֶׂה לָּךְ עִם נְקֻדּוֹת הַכָּסֶף, connecting the written and oral Torah to challah. (See Ohev Yisroel, Shabbos Acher Pesach)

6. The matza we ate on Pesach is supposed to instill in us Yiras Hashem. And Yirah is compared to a key as we see from the following Gemara in Mesechta Shabbos 31a-b: “Rabbah bar Rav Huna said: Any person that has Torah but doesn’t have Yiras Shomayim is comparable to a treasurer who has the keys to the inner parts (of the treasure house) but the keys to the outer area was not handed to him. How can he get to the inner parts (if he can’t first get into the outer parts)?” Therefore we put a key in the challah the Shabbos after Pesach to show we want the Yirah obtained from the matzos to stay with us, because if one has Yirah then the Torah will stay attached to him. (Yismach Yisroel)

7. The Rambam lists out at the beginning of Hilchos Chometz U’Matzathat there are 8 mitzvos (3 positive & 5 negative) involved there. The key we put in the challah alludes to this Rambam: the letters of מפתח (key) spell פ״ת ח׳ מ׳צות. (פ״ת is bread, representing the “chometz” and מ׳ is for matza- these allude to Hilchos Chometz U’Matza, and theח׳ is the 8 mitzvos involved) (Tzvi LaTzadik)

8. The Shabbos after Pesach we make challos that look like matzos, as an allusion to the matzos that were eaten on Pesach Sheini. And we put a key in it to allude to the “gates” being open untill Pesach Sheini. (Imrei Pinchos)

9. The minhag is to put keys in the challah and make them in the form of matzos. The reason is that in these seven weeks of sefira we are supposed to work on our Avodas Hashem until we reach the the level of the first night of Pesach. The way to do this is to put the “left into the right”, meaning mix the trait of ahava (right side) with yirah(left side). In this second week of sefira we have these two traits in our hands, since the first week of sefira is chesed- ahava, and the second week is gevura - yirah. That is why we make the challah look like matza. Matza is representative of the yetzer tov, the right, andchometz is representative of the yetzer horah, the left. Now, we havechallos which are true chometz, in the form of matza; “the left is in the right”, chometz in matza. (Shearis L’Pinchos)

10. There are many reasons given for the shlissel challah, and I say that the shlisel challos are the keys to parnasa. (Segulas HaBeShT V’Talmidov quoting Nachlas Yaakov)

- Israeli Ambassador to the US Yehiel Leiter: Israel agreed to negotiations with Lebanon on Tuesday, but it refused to discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah

- WSJ: The US military continues to deploy forces to the Middle East - with fighter jets and attack aircraft that recently arrived in the area and 1,500-2,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division. Meanwhile, thousands more Marines and sailors are making their way to the area, as is the aircraft carrier George Bush

- Hezbollah continues to shoot rockets Friday night into Israel 

- Trump says the results of talks with Iran will be clear "in about 24 hours. We’re going to know soon."Trump added, "We have a reset going. We’re loading up the ships with the best ammunition... even at a higher level than we use to do a complete decimation." NYP

Trump: In the meantime, US warships are being loaded with the best ammunition ever produced to resume attacks on Iran if the talks fail - we will carry out destruction.

- Trump Warns Iran Has “No Cards” Ahead of High-Stakes Islamabad Talks

In fresh remarks, Donald Trump said Tehran’s only remaining leverage is short-term pressure through international waterways, adding that negotiations are now Iran’s only viable path as U.S.-Iran talks intensify in Pakistan 

- The Saudi Al-Hadath network reports from its sources: Intensive international efforts are underway that may lead to a ceasefire declaration between Israel and Lebanon tomorrow

- 4 lightly injured in latest hezbollah rocket attack on the north. Strategic site in tzefas was hit with fragments falling near the meor chaim shul and Ziv hospital which Israel suspects was the target

- A senior Iranian security official told Press TV: "Due to Iran's insistence and pressure, Israel was forced to stop the attacks in Beirut. Their cessation was set as a precondition for their participation in ceasefire negotiations with the US." According to him, the Iranian delegation's trip to Islamabad was postponed several times for this reason, and Iran warned that continued attacks in Lebanon could lead to the complete cancellation of the talks.

 - Hezbollah fires missile at southern port of Ashdod as IDF strikes launchers in Lebanon

No injuries in overnight attack, which sets off sirens in Tel Aviv due to falling interceptor debris; home in Misgav Am hit by rocket; Lebanese reel from major Israeli strikes

- Airlines returning with gradual schedule to Ben Gurion Airport starting next week and April 25,  Bluebird, Wizz air and Etihad airlines.  British Airways will fly again from July 1st

- IDF Chief of Staff Zamir on a visit inside Lebanon: "We are not in a ceasefire - the IDF is in a state of war. Iran is much weaker, and Hezbollah understands that it is isolated."

 - Israel is removing Spain from the Gaza coordination center in Kiryat Gat due to an anti-Israel obsession

 - New York Times: Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is under lockdown ahead of the US-Iran talks scheduled for the weekend. Authorities have blocked roads using shipping containers and barbed wire fences, and deployed security forces throughout the city. The area within a radius of more than three kilometers around the Serena Hotel, where the delegations are expected to stay, has been completely closed off. Even the walking trails on the hills overlooking Islamabad have been closed to the public.

                             א געזונטן זומער

 היום שמונה ימים שהם שבוע אחד ויום אחד  

לעומר/בעומר

Isru Chag pesach 5786

Erev shabbos shmini/Schlissel challah

-  long lines at local pizza shops with wait times at 45 minutes. Stores are giving out numbers to customers to keep their place. Evergreen open tonight until 2am , aisle 9 open all night Madison location. Nutmeg, Manko all open Gourmet Glatt locations open until 1:30am

NPGS locations open until 1:30 am

 Rt 9 south road closures 

- Post pesach chometz bonanza at ShopRite Howell will be open all night motzei Yom Tov 4594 Route 9 South. Saker Shop Rites are fully owned by Saker family and has no חשש of חמץ שעבר עליו הפסח

- post pesach shopping  guide by AKO - The Association of Jewish Kashrus Organizations HERE last year info

- POST PESACH GLUTEN FREE Gemach

Have you miscalculated and bought too much pesach products? There are lots of children and adults who are gluten free all year long and look forward to these Pesach foods. If you have any UNOPENED, SEALED PACKAGES of cookies, cake mixes, sauces, snacks, flours, etc... consider donating to the "Post Pesach Gluten Free Gemach"

Drop off at 145 Cannonball Dr, Lakewood

More dropoff locations available

 - Trump calls Alex Jones, Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens and Megyn Kelly, "Low IQ... stupid people... nobody cares about them, they’re NUT JOBS, TROUBLEMAKERS

- Automatic military draft registration in the US  takes effect in December. 

 The Trump administration is preparing to implement a new system that would automatically register eligible men for the military draft beginning in December, a move aimed at simplifying the process should conscription be reinstated for the first time in more than five decades.

Under the proposal, the Selective Service System would directly enroll “every male citizen of the United States” between the ages of 18 and 25 into its database, replacing the current requirement that individuals sign up on their own

 - President Trump declares a 2-week ceasefire with Iran ahead of negotiations for a larger deal

- Lebanon is not included in the deal and IDF carries out unprecedented wave of strikes against Hezbollah

- Negotiations with Iran starting  tomorrow in Pakistan with VP Vance leading US delegation

Ben Gurion Airport fully reopened Wednesday night resuming regular operations.

El Al will operate full flights to about 30 destinations under the ministry’s new outline.

Kosel has reopened without restrictions 

- Iran violates ceasefire numerous times with attacks on Gulf countries and not fully opening Strait of Hormuz

- Trump tonight: Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz. That is not the agreement we have! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Trump tonight: There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait — They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Israel says peace talks with Lebanon to begin ASAP, rejects calls for truce first

 Netanyahu says disarming Hezbollah will be focus of talks, said set to kick off next week in DC

- The Israeli Air Force on Wednesday carried out its largest wave of airstrikes yet against Hezbollah, the military said, after announcing that it would keep fighting the Iran-backed terror group in Lebanon, despite the two-week ceasefire.

Netanyahu 

We have achieved tremendous accomplishments

We still have goals to complete. We will achieve them by agreement or by fighting.

The ceasefire was made in full coordination between the Americans and Israel. We were not surprised.

Iran gave up all its preconditions for the ceasefire agreement. Iran is weak.

The relations between me and President Trump are excellent.

We destroyed the missile production machine. They are firing what remains in their warehouses and are not producing new missiles.

We severely damaged Iran's nuclear program. We eliminated more nuclear scientists.

All the enriched material will be removed from Iran either by agreement or by fighting.

We destroyed Iran's money printing machine.

We destroyed the Iranian navy and the military bases of Iran.

We damaged the regime's protest suppression mechanism.

We eliminated senior regime officials.

We are creating new alliances in the region.

I insisted that the ceasefire agreement would not include Hezbollah.

Anyone who tries to belittle our achievements either does not know what they are talking about or does so for foreign considerations.

 Lakewood Zmanim ערב שביעי של פסח תשפ"ו

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 / כ׳ ניסן תשפ״ו

ערב שביעי של פסח

Candle lighting 7:09 shkiah 7:27

Weqther today 56° Sunny tonight low of 29°

Wed Shvii shel pesach 48° Sunny

Thursday Achron 55° Cloudy

- Yizkor candle reminder

- Check shabbos clothing for Muktzah items

- (yizkor Lecht) בשביעי של פסח אומרים תפילת יזכור (Achron in חו"ל)

PSA: Some items that people buy for achron shel pesach like Bisli  the matzoh meal is not shmura matza

- Kriyas Yam Suf at Toldos Mordechai Vizhnitz Clifton Ave 12:00 am

- Shiras hayom at Satmar Rockwell 12:00 am Shvii Shel Pesach

-Sterling Forest Krias Yom Suf 11:15 'Bizas Hayam 'All Night long

-Lev Avos Krias Yam Suf 11:15

-N'eelas Hachag at BMG Beren hall Achron shel Peach Mincha 6:40 pm

 חסידים אומרים שבתפלת ואמונה כל זאת' שבתפלת ערבית של ליל שביעי של פסח הוא הזמן שמחלקים את הפרנסה לכל אחד ואחת לכל ימות השנה...

חסל סידור פסח כהלכתו, ככל משפטו וחוקתו, כאשר זכינו לסדר אותו, כן נזכה לעשותו לשנה הבאה בירושלים

There is a well-known Segulah from Rav Yaakov Edelstein to be said today Erev Shvii Shel Pesach at Chatzos Hayom midday 12:59pm it is for Parnassah shidduchim and any yeahuah that one needs.

There is a well-known Segulah from Rav Yaakov Edelstein to be said Erev Shvii Shel Pesach at Chatzo Hayim

נוסח התפילה לסגולה 'בדוקה ומנוסה' של הגר"י אדלשטיין 

מדובר בסגולה שרבים מספרים כי נושעו בזכות אמירתה, בזיווג, פרנסה, בריאות וכל ישועה שהאדם זקוק לה.

פרק ס"ז בתהילים:

א לַמְנַצֵּח בִּנְגִינֹת מִזְמוֹר שִׁיר. ב אֱלֹהִים יְחָנֵּנוּ וִיבָרְכֵנוּ יָאֵר פָּנָיו אִתָּנוּ סֶלָה. ג לָדַעַת בָּאָרֶץ דַּרְכֶּךָ בְּכָל גּוֹיִם יְשׁוּעָתֶךָ. ד יוֹדוּךָ עַמִּים אֱלֹהִים יוֹדוּךָ עַמִּים כֻּלָּם. ה יִשְׂמְחוּ וִירַנְּנוּ לְאֻמִּים כִּי תִשְׁפֹּט עַמִּים מִישׁוֹר וּלְאֻמִּים בָּאָרֶץ תַּנְחֵם סֶלָה. ו יוֹדוּךָ עַמִּים אֱלֹהִים יוֹדוּךָ עַמִּים כֻּלָּם. ז אֶרֶץ נָתְנָה יְבוּלָהּ יְבָרְכֵנוּ אֱלֹהִים אֱלֹהֵינוּ. ח יְבָרְכֵנוּ אֱלֹהִים וְיִירְאוּ אֹתוֹ כָּל אַפְסֵי אָרֶץ.

פרק ס"ח בתהילים:

א לַמְנַצֵּחַ לְדָוִד מִזְמוֹר שִׁיר. ב יָקוּם אֱלֹהִים יָפוּצוּ אוֹיְבָיו וְיָנוּסוּ מְשַׂנְאָיו מִפָּנָיו. ג כְּהִנְדֹּף עָשָׁן תִּנְדֹּף כְּהִמֵּס דּוֹנַג מִפְּנֵי אֵשׁ יֹאבְדוּ רְשָׁעִים מִפְּנֵי אֱלֹהִים. ד וְצַדִּיקִים יִשְׂמְחוּ יַעַלְצוּ לִפְנֵי אֱלֹהִים וְיָשִׂישׂוּ בְשִׂמְחָה. ה שִׁירוּ לֵאלֹהִים זַמְּרוּ שְׁמוֹ סֹלּוּ לָרֹכֵב בָּעֲרָבוֹת בְּיָהּ שְׁמוֹ וְעִלְזוּ לְפָנָיו. ו אֲבִי יְתוֹמִים וְדַיַּן אַלְמָנוֹת אֱלֹהִים בִּמְעוֹן קָדְשׁוֹ. ז אֱלֹהִים מוֹשִׁיב יְחִידִים בַּיְתָה מוֹצִיא אֲסִירִים בַּכּוֹשָׁרוֹת אַךְ סוֹרֲרִים שָׁכְנוּ צְחִיחָה. ח אֱ‍לֹהִים בְּצֵאתְךָ לִפְנֵי עַמֶּךָ בְּצַעְדְּךָ בִישִׁימוֹן סֶלָה. ט אֶרֶץ רָעָשָׁה אַף שָׁמַיִם נָטְפוּ מִפְּנֵי אֱלֹהִים זֶה סִינַי מִפְּנֵי אֱלֹהִים אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל. י גֶּשֶׁם נְדָבוֹת תָּנִיף אֱלֹהִים נַחֲלָתְךָ וְנִלְאָה אַתָּה כוֹנַנְתָּהּ. יא חַיָּתְךָ יָשְׁבוּ בָהּ תָּכִין בְּטוֹבָתְךָ לֶעָנִי אֱלֹהִים. יב אֲדֹנָי יִתֶּן אֹמֶר הַמְבַשְּׂרוֹת צָבָא רָב. יג מַלְכֵי צְבָאוֹת יִדֹּדוּן יִדֹּדוּן וּנְוַת בַּיִת תְּחַלֵּק שָׁלָל. יד אִם תִּשְׁכְּבוּן בֵּין שְׁפַתָּיִם כַּנְפֵי יוֹנָה נֶחְפָּה בַכֶּסֶף וְאֶבְרוֹתֶיהָ בִּירַקְרַק חָרוּץ. טו בְּפָרֵשׂ שַׁדַּי מְלָכִים בָּהּ תַּשְׁלֵג בְּצַלְמוֹן. טז הַר אֱלֹהִים הַר בָּשָׁן הַר גַּבְנֻנִּים הַר בָּשָׁן. יז לָמָּה תְּרַצְּדוּן הָרִים גַּבְנֻנִּים הָהָר חָמַד אֱלֹהִים לְשִׁבְתּוֹ אַף יְהוָה יִשְׁכֹּן לָנֶצַח. יח רֶכֶב אֱלֹהִים רִבֹּתַיִם אַלְפֵי שִׁנְאָן אֲדֹנָי בָם סִינַי בַּקֹּדֶשׁ. יט עָלִיתָ לַמָּרוֹם שָׁבִיתָ שֶּׁבִי לָקַחְתָּ מַתָּנוֹת בָּאָדָם וְאַף סוֹרְרִים לִשְׁכֹּן יָהּ אֱלֹהִים. כ בָּרוּךְ אֲדֹנָי יוֹם יוֹם יַעֲמָס לָנוּ הָאֵל יְשׁוּעָתֵנוּ סֶלָה. כא הָאֵל לָנוּ אֵל לְמוֹשָׁעוֹת וְלֵיהוִה אֲדֹנָי לַמָּוֶת תּוֹצָאוֹת. כב אַךְ אֱלֹהִים יִמְחַץ רֹאשׁ אֹיְבָיו קָדְקֹד שֵׂעָר מִתְהַלֵּךְ בַּאֲשָׁמָיו. כג אָמַר אֲדֹנָי מִבָּשָׁן אָשִׁיב אָשִׁיב מִמְּצֻלוֹת יָם. כד לְמַעַן תִּמְחַץ רַגְלְךָ בְּדָם לְשׁוֹן כְּלָבֶיךָ מֵאֹיְבִים מִנֵּהוּ. כה רָאוּ הֲלִיכוֹתֶיךָ אֱלֹהִים הֲלִיכוֹת אֵלִי מַלְכִּי בַקֹּדֶשׁ. כו קִדְּמוּ שָׁרִים אַחַר נֹגְנִים בְּתוֹךְ עֲלָמוֹת תּוֹפֵפוֹת. כז בְּמַקְהֵלוֹת בָּרְכוּ אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה מִמְּקוֹר יִשְׂרָאֵל. כח שָׁם בִּנְיָמִן צָעִיר רֹדֵם שָׂרֵי יְהוּדָה רִגְמָתָם שָׂרֵי זְבֻלוּן שָׂרֵי נַפְתָּלִי. כט צִוָּה אֱלֹהֶיךָ עֻזֶּךָ עוּזָּה אֱלֹהִים זוּ פָּעַלְתָּ לָּנוּ. ל מֵהֵיכָלֶךָ עַל יְרוּשָׁלָ‍ִם לְךָ יוֹבִילוּ מְלָכִים שָׁי. לא גְּעַר חַיַּת קָנֶה עֲדַת אַבִּירִים בְּעֶגְלֵי עַמִּים מִתְרַפֵּס בְּרַצֵּי כָסֶף בִּזַּר עַמִּים קְרָבוֹת יֶחְפָּצוּ. לב יֶאֱתָיוּ חַשְׁמַנִּים מִנִּי מִצְרָיִם כּוּשׁ תָּרִיץ יָדָיו לֵאלֹהִים. לג מַמְלְכוֹת הָאָרֶץ שִׁירוּ לֵאלֹהִים זַמְּרוּ אֲדֹנָי סֶלָה. לד לָרֹכֵב בִּשְׁמֵי שְׁמֵי קֶדֶם הֵן יִתֵּן בְּקוֹלוֹ קוֹל עֹז. לה תְּנוּ עֹז לֵאלֹהִים עַל יִשְׂרָאֵל גַּאֲוָתוֹ וְעֻזּוֹ בַּשְּׁחָקִים. לו נוֹרָא אֱלֹהִים מִמִּקְדָּשֶׁיךָ אֵל יִשְׂרָאֵל הוּא נֹתֵן עֹז וְתַעֲצֻמוֹת לָעָם בָּרוּךְ אֱלֹהִים.

פרק ל"ב בתהילים:

א לְדָוִד מַשְׂכִּיל אַשְׁרֵי נְשׂוּי פֶּשַׁע כְּסוּי חֲטָאָה. ב אַשְׁרֵי אָדָם לֹא יַחְשֹׁב יְהוָה לוֹ עָו‍ֹן וְאֵין בְּרוּחוֹ רְמִיָּה. ג כִּי הֶחֱרַשְׁתִּי בָּלוּ עֲצָמָי בְּשַׁאֲגָתִי כָּל הַיּוֹם. ד כִּי יוֹמָם וָלַיְלָה תִּכְבַּד עָלַי יָדֶךָ נֶהְפַּךְ לְשַׁדִּי בְּחַרְבֹנֵי קַיִץ סֶלָה. ה חַטָּאתִי אוֹדִיעֲךָ וַעֲו‍ֹנִי לֹא כִסִּיתִי אָמַרְתִּי אוֹדֶה עֲלֵי פְשָׁעַי לַיהוָה וְאַתָּה נָשָׂאתָ עֲו‍ֹן חַטָּאתִי סֶלָה. ו עַל זֹאת יִתְפַּלֵּל כָּל חָסִיד אֵלֶיךָ לְעֵת מְצֹא רַק לְשֵׁטֶף מַיִם רַבִּים אֵלָיו לֹא יַגִּיעוּ. ז אַתָּה סֵתֶר לִי מִצַּר תִּצְּרֵנִי רָנֵּי פַלֵּט תְּסוֹבְבֵנִי סֶלָה. ח אַשְׂכִּילְךָ וְאוֹרְךָ בְּדֶרֶךְ זוּ תֵלֵךְ אִיעֲצָה עָלֶיךָ עֵינִי. ט אַל תִּהְיוּ כְּסוּס כְּפֶרֶד אֵין הָבִין בְּמֶתֶג וָרֶסֶן עֶדְיוֹ לִבְלוֹם בַּל קְרֹב אֵלֶיךָ. י רַבִּים מַכְאוֹבִים לָרָשָׁע וְהַבּוֹטֵחַ בַּיהוָה חֶסֶד יְסוֹבְבֶנּוּ. יא שִׂמְחוּ בַיהוָה וְגִילוּ צַדִּיקִים וְהַרְנִינוּ כָּל יִשְׁרֵי לֵב.

פרק קל"ב בתהילים:

א שִׁיר הַמַּעֲלוֹת זְכוֹר יְהוָה לְדָוִד אֵת כָּל עֻנּוֹתוֹ. ב אֲשֶׁר נִשְׁבַּע לַיהוָה נָדַר לַאֲבִיר יַעֲקֹב. ג אִם אָבֹא בְּאֹהֶל בֵּיתִי אִם אֶעֱלֶה עַל עֶרֶשׂ יְצוּעָי. ד אִם אֶתֵּן שְׁנַת לְעֵינָי לְעַפְעַפַּי תְּנוּמָה. ה עַד אֶמְצָא מָקוֹם לַיהוָה מִשְׁכָּנוֹת לַאֲבִיר יַעֲקֹב. ו הִנֵּה שְׁמַעֲנוּהָ בְאֶפְרָתָה מְצָאנוּהָ בִּשְׂדֵי יָעַר. ז נָבוֹאָה לְמִשְׁכְּנוֹתָיו נִשְׁתַּחֲוֶה לַהֲדֹם רַגְלָיו. ח קוּמָה יְהוָה לִמְנוּחָתֶךָ אַתָּה וַאֲרוֹן עֻזֶּךָ. ט כֹּהֲנֶיךָ יִלְבְּשׁוּ צֶדֶק וַחֲסִידֶיךָ יְרַנֵּנוּ. י בַּעֲבוּר דָּוִד עַבְדֶּךָ אַל תָּשֵׁב פְּנֵי מְשִׁיחֶךָ. יא נִשְׁבַּע יְהוָה לְדָוִד אֱמֶת לֹא יָשׁוּב מִמֶּנָּה מִפְּרִי בִטְנְךָ אָשִׁית לְכִסֵּא לָךְ. יב אִם יִשְׁמְרוּ בָנֶיךָ בְּרִיתִי וְעֵדֹתִי זוֹ אֲלַמְּדֵם גַּם בְּנֵיהֶם עֲדֵי עַד יֵשְׁבוּ לְכִסֵּא לָךְ. יג כִּי בָחַר יְהוָה בְּצִיּוֹן אִוָּהּ לְמוֹשָׁב לוֹ. יד זֹאת מְנוּחָתִי עֲדֵי עַד פֹּה אֵשֵׁב כִּי אִוִּתִיהָ. טו צֵידָהּ בָּרֵךְ אֲבָרֵךְ אֶבְיוֹנֶיהָ אַשְׂבִּיעַ לָחֶם. טז וְכֹהֲנֶיהָ אַלְבִּישׁ יֶשַׁע וַחֲסִידֶיהָ רַנֵּן יְרַנֵּנוּ. יז שָׁם אַצְמִיחַ קֶרֶן לְדָוִד עָרַכְתִּי נֵר לִמְשִׁיחִי. יח אוֹיְבָיו אַלְבִּישׁ בֹּשֶׁת וְעָלָיו יָצִיץ נִזְרוֹ.

פרק קי"א בתהילים:

א הַלְלוּיָהּ אוֹדֶה יְהוָה בְּכָל לֵבָב בְּסוֹד יְשָׁרִים וְעֵדָה. ב גְּדֹלִים מַעֲשֵׂי יְהוָה דְּרוּשִׁים לְכָל חֶפְצֵיהֶם. ג הוֹד וְהָדָר פָּעֳלוֹ וְצִדְקָתוֹ עֹמֶדֶת לָעַד. ד זֵכֶר עָשָׂה לְנִפְלְאֹתָיו חַנּוּן וְרַחוּם יְהוָה. ה טֶרֶף נָתַן לִירֵאָיו יִזְכֹּר לְעוֹלָם בְּרִיתוֹ. ו כֹּחַ מַעֲשָׂיו הִגִּיד לְעַמּוֹ לָתֵת לָהֶם נַחֲלַת גּוֹיִם. ז מַעֲשֵׂי יָדָיו אֱמֶת וּמִשְׁפָּט נֶאֱמָנִים כָּל פִּקּוּדָיו. ח סְמוּכִים לָעַד לְעוֹלָם עֲשׂוּיִם בֶּאֱמֶת וְיָשָׁר. ט פְּדוּת שָׁלַח לְעַמּוֹ צִוָּה לְעוֹלָם בְּרִיתוֹ קָדוֹשׁ וְנוֹרָא שְׁמוֹ. י רֵאשִׁית חָכְמָה יִרְאַת יְהוָה שֵׂכֶל טוֹב לְכָל עֹשֵׂיהֶם תְּהִלָּתוֹ עֹמֶדֶת לָעַד.

אחר כך יאמר תפילת 'נשמת כל חי':

נִשְׁמַת כָּל חַי תְּבָרֵךְ אֶת שִׁמְךָ יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ. וְרוּחַ כָּל בָּשָׂר תְּפָאֵר וּתְרוֹמֵם זִכְרְךָ מַלְכֵּנוּ תָּמִיד. מִן הָעוֹלָם וְעַד הָעוֹלָם אַתָּה אֵל. וּמִבַּלְעָדֶיךָ אֵין לָנוּ מֶלֶךְ גּוֹאֵל וּמוֹשִׁיעַ פּוֹדֶה וּמַצִּיל וּמְפַרְנֵס וְעוֹנֶה וּמְרַחֵם בְּכָל עֵת צָרָה וְצוּקָה אֵין לָנוּ מֶלֶךְ עוֹזֵר וְסוֹמֵךְ אֶלָּא אָתָּה. אֱלֹהֵי הָרִאשׁוֹנִים וְהָאַחֲרוֹנִים. אֱלוֹהַּ כָּל בְּרִיּוֹת אֲדוֹן כָּל תּוֹלָדוֹת הַמְהֻלָּל בְּכָל (בְּרוֹב) הַתִּשְׁבָּחוֹת הַמְנַהֵג עוֹלָמוֹ בְּחֶסֶד וּבְרִיּוֹתָיו בְּרַחֲמִים. וַיהֹוָה עֵר הִנֵּה לֹא יָנוּם וְלֹא יִישָׁן. הַמְעוֹרֵר יְשֵׁנִים וְהַמֵּקִיץ נִרְדָּמִים. וְהַמֵּשִׂיחַ אִלְּמִים וְהַמַּתִּיר אֲסוּרִים וְהַסּוֹמֵךְ נוֹפְלִים וְהַזּוֹקֵף כְּפוּפִים, וְהַמְפַעֲנֵחַ נֶעֱלָמִים. לְךָ לְבַדְּךָ אֲנַחְנוּ מוֹדִים. וְאִלּוּ פִינוּ מָלֵא שִׁירָה כַּיָּם וּלְשׁוֹנֵנוּ רִנָּה כַּהֲמוֹן גַּלָּיו וְשִׂפְתוֹתֵינוּ שֶׁבַח כְּמֶרְחֲבֵי רָקִיעַ וְעֵינֵינוּ מְאִירוֹת כַּשֶּׁמֶשׁ וְכַיָּרֵחַ וְיָדֵינוּ פְרוּשׂוֹת כְּנִשְׁרֵי שָׁמָיִם וְרַגְלֵינוּ קַלּוֹת כָּאַיָּלוֹת. אֵין אֲנַחְנוּ מַסְפִּיקִים לְהוֹדוֹת לְךָ יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ וֵאלֹהֵי אֲבוֹתֵינוּ וּלְבָרֵךְ אֶת שִׁמְךָ מַלְכֵּנוּ עַל אַחַת מֵאָלֶף אֶלֶף אַלְפֵי אֲלָפִים וְרִבֵּי רְבָבוֹת פְּעָמִים הַטּוֹבוֹת נִסִּים וְנִפְלָאוֹת שֶׁעָשִׂיתָ עִם אֲבוֹתֵינוּ וְעִמָּנוּ. מִלְּפָנִים מִמִּצְרַיִם גְּאַלְתָּנוּ יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ וּמִבֵּית עֲבָדִים פְּדִיתָנוּ. בְּרָעָב זַנְתָּנוּ. וּבְשָׂבָע כִּלְכַּלְתָּנוּ. מֵחֶרֶב הִצַּלְתָּנוּ. וּמִדֶּבֶר מִלַּטְתָּנוּ. וּמֵחֳלָיִים רָעִים וְרַבִּים וְנֶאֱמָנִים דִּלִּיתָנוּ. עַד הֵנָּה עֲזָרוּנוּ רַחֲמֶיךָ וְלֹא עֲזָבוּנוּ חֲסָדֶיךָ יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ וְאַל תִּטְּשֵׁנוּ יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ לָנֶצַח: עַל כֵּן אֵיבָרִים שֶׁפִּלַּגְתָּ בָּנוּ וְרוּחַ וּנְשָׁמָה שֶׁנָּפַחְתָּ בְּאַפֵּנוּ וְלָשׁוֹן אֲשֶׁר שַׂמְתָּ בְּפִינוּ. הֵן הֵם יוֹדוּ וִיבָרְכוּ וִישַׁבְּחוּ וִיפָאֲרוּ וִישׁוֹרְרוּ וִירוֹמְמוּ וְיַעֲרִיצוּ וְיַקְדִּישׁוּ וְיַמְלִיכוּ אֶת שִׁמְךָ מַלְכֵּנוּ תָּמִיד. כִּי כָל פֶּה לְךָ יוֹדֶה. וְכָל לָשׁוֹן לְךָ תִשָּׁבַע. וְכָל עַיִן לְךָ תְּצַפֶּה. וְכָל בֶּרֶךְ לְךָ תִכְרַע. וְכָל קוֹמָה לְפָנֶיךָ תִשְׁתַּחֲוֶה. וְכָל הַלְּבָבוֹת יִירָאוּךָ. וְכָל קֶרֶב וּכְלָיוֹת יְזַמְּרוּ לִשְׁמֶךָ. כַּדָּבָר שֶׁכָּתוּב כָּל עַצְמֹתַי תֹּאמַרְנָה. יְהֹוָה מִי כָמוֹךָ: מַצִּיל עָנִי מֵחָזָק מִמֶּנּוּ וְעָנִי וְאֶבְיוֹן מִגֹּזְלוֹ. שַׁוְעַת עֲנִיִּים אַתָּה תִשְׁמַע צַעֲקַת הַדַּל תַּקְשִׁיב וְתוֹשִׁיעַ: מִי יִדְמֶה לָּךְ וּמִי יִשְׁוֶה לָּךְ וּמִי יַעֲרָךְ לָךְ. הָאֵל הַגָּדוֹל הַגִּבּוֹר וְהַנּוֹרָא אֵל עֶלְיוֹן קוֹנֵה שָׁמַיִם וָאָרֶץ. נְהַלֶּלְךָ וּנְשַׁבֵּחֲךָ וּנְפָאֶרְךָ וּנְבָרֵךְ אֶת שֵׁם קָדְשֶׁךָ כָּאָמוּר לְדָוִד בָּרְכִי נַפְשִׁי אֶת יְהֹוָה וְכָל קְרָבַי אֶת שֵׁם קָדְשׁוֹ:

הפיוט 'ויאתיו כל לעבדך':

וְיֶאֱתָיוּ כֹל לְעָבְדֶךָ. וִיבָרְכוּ שֵׁם כְּבוֹדֶךָ. וְיַגִּידוּ בָאִיִּים צִדְקֶךָ. וְיִדְרְשׁוּךָ עַמִּים לֹא יְדָעוּךָ. וִיהַלְלוּךָ כָּל אַפְסֵי אָרֶץ. וְיֹאמְרוּ תָמִיד יִגְדַּל יְהֹוָה. (וְיִזְבְּחוּ לְךָ אֶת זִבְחֵיהֶם.) וְיִזְנְחוּ אֶת עֲצַבֵּיהֶם. וְיַחְפְּרוּ עִם פְּסִילֵיהֶם. וְיַטּוּ שְׁכֶם אֶחָד לְעָבְדֶךָ. וְיִירָאוּךָ עִם שֶׁמֶשׁ מְבַקְשֵׁי פָנֶיךָ. וְיַכִּירוּ כֹּחַ מַלְכוּתֶךָ. וִילַמְּדוּ תוֹעִים בִּינָה. וִימַלְלוּ אֶת גְּבוּרָתֶךָ. וִינַשְּׂאוּךָ מִתְנַשֵּׂא לְכֹל לְרֹאשׁ. וִיסַלְּדוּ בְחִילָה פָּנֶיךָ. וִיעַטְּרוּךָ נֵזֶר תִּפְאָרָה. וְיִפְצְחוּ הָרִים רִנָּה. וְיִצְהֲלוּ אִיִּים בְּמָלְכֶךָ. וִיקַבְּלוּ עֹל מַלְכוּתְךָ עֲלֵיהֶם. וִירוֹמְמוּךָ בִּקְהַל עָם. וְיִשְׁמְעוּ רְחוֹקִים וְיָבוֹאוּ. וְיִתְּנוּ לְךָ כֶּתֶר מְלוּכָה:

'האדרת והאמונה':

הָאַדֶּרֶת וְהָאֱמוּנָה, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הַבִּינָה וְהַבְּרָכָה, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הַגַּאֲוָה וְהַגְּדֻלָּה, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הַדֵּעָה וְהַדִּבּוּר, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הַהוֹד וְהֶהָדָר, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הַוַּעַד וְהַוָּתִיקוּת, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הַזָּךְ וְהַזֹּהַר, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הַחַיִל וְהַחֹסֶן, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הַטֶּכֶס וְהַטֹּהַר, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הַיִּחוּד וְהַיִּרְאָה, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הַכֶּתֶר וְהַכָּבוֹד, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הַלֶּקַח וְהַלִּבּוּב, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הַמְּלוּכָה וְהַמֶּמְשָׁלָה, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הַנּוֹי וְהַנֵּצַח, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הַסִּגּוּי וְהַשֶּׂגֶּב, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הָעוֹז וְהָעֲנָוָה, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הַפְּדוּת וְהַפְּאֵר, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הַצְּבִי וְהַצֶּדֶק, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הַקְּרִיאָה וְהַקְּדֻשָּׁה, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הָרוֹן וְהָרוֹמֵמוֹת, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הַשִּׁיר וְהַשֶּׁבַח, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

הַתְּהִלָּה וְהַתִּפְאֶרֶת, לְחַי עוֹלָמִים:

פרק ק"נ בתהילים:

א הַלְלוּיָהּ הַלְלוּ אֵל בְּקָדְשׁוֹ הַלְלוּהוּ בִּרְקִיעַ עֻזּוֹ. ב הַלְלוּהוּ בִגְבוּרֹתָיו הַלְלוּהוּ כְּרֹב גֻּדְלוֹ. ג הַלְלוּהוּ בְּתֵקַע שׁוֹפָר הַלְלוּהוּ בְּנֵבֶל וְכִנּוֹר. ד הַלְלוּהוּ בְתֹף וּמָחוֹל הַלְלוּהוּ בְּמִנִּים וְעוּגָב. ה הַלְלוּהוּ בְצִלְצְלֵי שָׁמַע הַלְלוּהוּ בְּצִלְצְלֵי תְרוּעָה. ו כֹּל הַנְּשָׁמָה תְּהַלֵּל יָהּ הַלְלוּיָהּ.

לאחר סיום סדר התפילה, יבקש כל אחד מהקב"ה את בקשתו בדבר הנצרך לו לישועה

6:45pm

Trump suspends bombing of Iran for 2 weeks.

Trump on Truth Social: Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE! The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives, and are very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran, and PEACE in the Middle East. We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate. Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated. On behalf of the United States of America, as President, and also representing the Countries of the Middle East, it is an Honor to have this Longterm problem close to resolution. Thank you for your attention to this matter

- Report Political figures in Lebanon were informed that there is a high possibility of a ceasefire declaration that will also include Lebanon within an hour.

- Official White House X account: Iran's decades of terrorism won't continue under President Trump.“47 years of extortion, Corruption, and death, will finally end.”

- Middle East Regional source to CNN: "A deal is expected to be closed tonight; good news may come from both sides."

-President Trump to Fox News: We are in the midst of intense negotiations

Senior US official to Al Jazeera: The Pentagon has prepared military plans and our forces are ready - if the president decides to implement his threats against Iran tonight. The Pentagon's plans range from limited strikes to extensive operations against Iran. We will not reveal whether nuclear facilities are among the targets Trump has identified within Iran.

- Pakistan PM requests US President Trump yo extend the Iran attack deadline for two weeks.

- Fox News' Bret Baier: "I just got off the phone with the president. He called. He said '8pm is happening. If we get to that point, there is going to be an attack like they have not seen.' He's sticking to that at this point."

-IDF regrets “collateral damage” to Tehran’s Rafi Niya synagogue during a strike on a senior Khatam al-Anbiya commander. The military says precise munitions and aerial surveillanceq were used to minimize civilian harm; results are still under review.

-Progress has been made in the past 24 hours in the negotiations between the U.S. & Iran, though reaching a ceasefire deal by President Trump's 8pm deadline still looks like a long shot. Axios

- President Trump to Fox News: The 8:00 PM ultimatum remains in place. If we reach that point, there will be an attack like no other. If negotiations progress today and something concrete emerges, there might be a change, but for now, the ultimatum stands.

- White House: Denies US intent to use nuclear weapons in Iran

- Senior US official tells Fox News this morning, "We are absolutely in touch with (Iran). Absolutely. (The talks) have been positive. If we get lucky, we will have something by the end of the day."

- Iran closes all diplomatic and indirect channels of communication with the U.S., suspending the exchange of messages, following Trump’s threat to kill Iran's "whole civilization." — Reuters

-Hours before Trump deadline,  Iran sends thousands of civilians to act as human shields at energy infrastructure locations and protect from attack

- Prime Minister Netanyahu: "We are crushing the terrorist regime in Iran with increasing force. Yesterday we destroyed transport planes and dozens of helicopters, and today we attacked the railroads and bridges used by the Revolutionary Guards." "And this is the main point: These actions, which I approved together with the Minister of Defense, are not intended to attack the Iranian people. 

On the contrary, they are intended to weaken and crush the regime of terror that has oppressed them for 47 years. 

This is no longer the same Iran, nor is this the same Israel. We are changing the balance of power from one end to the other."

- The IRGC has issued a stark warning: any "red lines" crossed by the U.S. will trigger a response that extends "beyond the region."

- Trump threatens: A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!

- Israeli source: The next 24 hours are the most decisive in the war. If it were up to the political leadership in Iran, there would have been a ceasefire long ago. There is doubt about their control. (Amit Segal)

- US sources to the Wall Street Journal: The US attacked more than 50 military targets on Kharg Island including ammunition depots and bunkers with air defense systems.

- Terror attack at Istanbul in front of Israeli consulate 3 Isis terrorist began shooting and we're eliminated by Turkish police.

- Iranian state media claimed that Israel targeted and partially destroyed a synagogue in Tehran in an airstrike, an Israeli official tells The Times of Israel that “Israel doesn’t target synagogues. Anyone claiming otherwise thinks you’re gullible.”

- Trump said his team is actively trying to identify a leaker who revealed that a pilot was missing, claiming Iran only learned this because of the leak. Amit Segal responds to accusations from several outlets blaming him, denying responsibility and noting that other journalists reported the pilot’s status first. They suggest the claims are driven more by attention-grabbing headlines like “Israeli Journalist Endangers American Pilot” .

- Trump: US has plan to destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran Tuesday night if no deal. All of Iran ‘can be taken out in one night… might be tonight,’ president warns, calling Tehran’s truce offer ‘significant’ yet insufficient; Iran: ‘Baseless threats’ by a ‘delusional US president’

Damage was caused in central Israel by cluster submunitions from an Iranian ballistic missile, according to rescue services, impacts in Rosh Haayin, Ramat Hasharon, Bnei Brak and other areas of central Israel

- Israel source says IDF will attack the Iran railways infrastructure as residents were warned not to ride the trains today.

- Iran leader Mojtaba Khamenei being treated in ‘severe’ condition in Qom, unable to govern Iran, reports say based on US Intel.

-Heavy airstrike Attacks in Isfahan, tonight 

- Trump on Iran: "We're communicating like they used to communicate with 2,000 years ago with children, bringing a note back and forth!

- NYP: The media outlet who published the US had only saved ONE of two F-15 airmen risking the mission to save the second was Israel's Channel 12, per NYP The reporter, Amit Segal, told NYP he "will protect my sources," despite President Trump's threats. Segal cited "western sources" in his post (as opposed to "US sources"), and a second Israeli reporter, Ariel Kahana, later specified the news came from "Israeli sources"

President Trump made clear today the leaker  should be jailed

- President Donald J. Trump told reporters moments ago during a press conference, that if Iran does not make a deal by Tuesday at 8:00PM Eastern Time, then every bridge in Iran “will be decimated” and every power plant in Iran “will be out of business, burning, exploding, never to be used again,” within four hours of the deadline, or by 12:00AM on Wednesday

. Iranian state TV is calling on Iranian children to surge to power plants so they can be human shields against President Trump

- Trump: "Essentially, they have till 8 p.m. tomorrow, Eastern time, but we are dealing with them. I think it's going well. Mr. Witkoff is here, and JD is involved in the deal."

- Starting next week, Ben Gurion Airport will ease restrictions, increasing departures to three per hour and allowing up to 150 passengers per flight, which is expected to significantly boost flight activity and meet rising travel demand

 - Several impact sites in the  center of the country from an Iranian cluster missile including a area in Bnei Brak. BH no injuries. Reports indicate a strategic strategic site my be the target as this is a 3rd impact in the area in recent days. Other fragments fell in Yerushalayim Petach Tikva, Lod and Tel Aviv.

- Over 460 people have been displaced in Bnei Brak since their homes were hit during the war

4 bodies found in wreckage of Chaifa residential building hit by Iranian missile 2 have been identified as a couple in their 80's. and a family member.

Source to Reuters: The commander of Pakistan’s army was in contact “all night” with the U.S. Vice President Vance, envoy Witkoff, and the Iranian Foreign Minister.

The proposal: Immediate ceasefire; the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened  - Then, within 15–20 days, a broader agreement will be concluded in direct talks between the parties to be held in Pakistan (Amit Segal)

- Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz:

"The IDF has now powerfully attacked the largest petrochemical facility in Iran, which is located in Islava. Now the two facilities, which together are responsible for about 85% of Iran's petrochemical exports - have been put out of use and are not functioning

IDF Eliminated Majid Khademi, the Head of Intelligence of the IRGC. Khademi was one of the IRGC’s most senior commanders and had accumulated extensive experience over many years. Khademi worked to advance terrorist attacks worldwide, and was responsible for monitoring Iranian civilians as part of the regime’s suppression of internal protests.

- Donald Trump has issued a 24-hour extension, giving the regime until tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The extension appears to be tied to the prospect of negotiations

Hadath WILD Report: Iranian officials suggest the U.S. rescue mission may have been a cover operation, possibly linked to moving uranium or other sensitive materials. They point to a mismatch between the reported crash area and where U.S. forces operated, raising questions about the mission’s true objective.

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Reports indicate the U.S. Air Force carried out a precision strike on an Iranian uranium enrichment and research facility, allegedly destroying it. The site was reportedly linked to nuclear weapons development using partially enriched uranium.

- Iran WILD Report: Iranian officials suggest the U.S. rescue mission may have been a cover operation, possibly linked to moving uranium or other sensitive materials.  

They point to a mismatch between the reported crash area and where U.S. forces operated, raising questions about the mission’s true objective.

 Gut Moed 2nd day Chol Hamoed Pesach

Weather 70° Areas of patchy fog early. Cloudy with periods of rain. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.

 sefira reminder Sunday night

 היום   ארבעה ימים בעומר

Sunday April 5

לא ניתנו שבתות וימים טובים אלא לעסוק בהם בדברי תורה" (ירושלמי שבת טו, ג) ספר החינוך: "כי לא לעסוק במלאכה נקבעו ימי חולו של מועד, כי אם לשמוח לפני השם, רוצה לומר להתקבץ במדרשות ולשמוע נועם אמרי 

ספר" מצווה שכג

- kollel Chazu with 45 locations to Learn in the greater Lakewood area

-Greater adventure chol Hamoed learning at Bais Faiga hall 10:30am - 11:30am

For chol Hamoed trip ideas BeenThereDoneThatTrips.com

- Jacob Javetz car show this week in NYC open all week. Not free. tickets $22 !adults 13 and up $8 children, under 2 is free.

- KNA Roberts carnival today at Blue Claws stadium. No rain date

Shiur at Lutzk today 12:45 pm Rav Meir Rieder

Six flags great adventure in Jackson Discounted tickets through NCSY are $52 for the theme park (until April 4) and $25 for the safari, with theme park prices rising to $57 afterward; parking is $30. Tickets can be bought online or at the gate, and kosher-for-Pesach food will be available.

sixflags.ncsy.org

-BDE:Petirah of  Rebbetzin Reva Halpern a”h, the wife of Rav Binyomin Zev Halpern shlita of K’hal Bais Halevi of Lakewood, daughter of Rav Simcha Schust Zatzal and sister of BMG rosh yeshiva Rav Dovid Schustal shlita and Rav Shlomo Feival Schustal shlita. She was 75 Levaya 8:15 from the shul with kevura at the Lakewood bais olam off 7th st.

- Tefillos for Rav Shmuel Yosef Fishbain, the longtime rov of White Lake, New York, who is currently hospitalized and is reported to be in stable but critical condition. Name is Shmuel Yosef ben Miriam Devorah.(Matzav)

- American dream mall free shows 2&4pm today Shimon Sez show tomorrow science and magic show

- Restrictions eased at the kosel to 150 ppl during each round 

Rav Aaron Feldman RY Baltimore visiting Rav Ezriel Auerbach today in EY

Limited Birchas Kohanim at the kosel on chol hamoed Pesach

An empty Kosel plaza on chol hamoed 

Simchas Yom Tov at Rav Moshe Shternbuch

- A missile was fired early Monday morning  from Iran into central  Israel resulting in 7 impact sites with 2 injuries in Tel Aviv and Petach Tikva

- A last-ditch push, the U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, according to four U.S., Israeli and regional sources. 

- Four still missing in Chaifa feared trapped in the rubble of a building hit.

-Trump to ABC: The conflict should be over in days, not weeks, but if no deal is made, he’s blowing up the whole country with “very little” off the table. "If it happens, it happens. And if it doesn't, we're blowing up the whole country." When asked if there’s anything off-limits: “Very little,” he said.

- Four injured, including one seriously, in Iranian missile strike on Chaifa residential building .Three people missing, believed to be trapped under rubble after Haifa missile strike.

- Trump extends deadline for Iran by an additional 24 hours. 

- President Trump: "If Iran doesn't make a deal quickly, we will bomb them and take their oil. The Iranian negotiators have been granted immunity." 

- El Al canceled all scheduled flights this afternoon through April 18 due to ongoing war-related restrictions on departures from Ben Gurion Airport. Under the emergency plan, Israel is now allowing limited flights from 80 up to 100 passengers each and two departures per hour, with El Al operating only select routes like New York, London, and Paris while prioritizing urgent humanitarian cases.

- Israel provided intelligence support to the U.S. during the rescue of an F-15E aircrew member in Iran, Reuters reports.

- According to Fox News, the safety of the American pilot who crashed in the mountains of Iran was protected by the US Air Force around the clock. Moreover, as part of the protective operation, the positions of the Iranians near the American pilot were struck with the full range of weapons, from tactical aviation to B-1 type strategic bombers.

- Trump in a profanity laced post..Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the.......Strait, you crazy ......, or you’ll be living in He.... - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP

-I24 NEWS: Ahead of the ultimatum's deadline, the list of targets and objectives between Israel and the US has been agreed upon. Operational coordination between the US Army and the IDF has been completed. Last Thursday, the IDF chief of staff and the CENTCOM commander attended a discussion to agree on the targets.

- Trump: The brave navigator we rescued is seriously injured. I will hold a press conference later.

- Flight restrictions have been eased as 100 passengers will be allowed to depart from Ben Gurion Airport with more flights added.

- US forces rescue second pilot who was shot down over Iran. Trump posted “WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is now SAFE and SOUND!” Trump posted on Truth Social just after midnight.

- President Trump reinforced his ultimatum for Iran set to expire in less than 48 hours and threatened that "all H..l will reign down" on the regime.

- Fox News reports that over 50 senior Iranian officials were killed in a U.S. airstrike in Iran.

- A missile fragment fell in Bnei Brak Friday night some damage but BH no injuries.

- A US F15 plane was shot down in Iran 2 pilots on board. US forces recovered one pilot on April 3 after the jet was shot down over southwest Iran. The search for the second crew member continues into its second day, with no official confirmation of recovery from the Pentagon, 

- Today, Israel struck Iran's petrochemical industry with massive strikes that will not only severely harm the Iranian economy, but also heavily degrade Iran's ability to produce material needed for ballistic missiles and other weapons.

The US military presented President Trump with a plan to seize highly enriched uranium in Iran weighing about 450 kg, which will include flying in excavation equipment and building a runway for cargo planes to remove the radioactive material

 Wednesday, April 1, 2026 / י״ד ניסן תשפ״ו ערב פסח

Most people have the מנהג that the woman says שהחיינו at נרות הדלקת ;others rely on 

קידוש at שהחיינו

Candle lighting 7:03pm

Shkiah 7:21pm

Chatzos 1:01am

Weather: over Yom Tov

Tonight 44° Scattered thunderstorms rain likely late Chance of rain 80%.

First day YT 47° Cloudy skies

Second day YT 70° Cloudy skies early,

Shabbos Chol hamoed 74° Sunshine/clouds 

Sunday Chol Hamoed Rain 

- First day YT Tefilas Tal

-Sefiras Haomer 2nd night

 להדר לברך לעלה ולקלס למי שעשה לאבותינו ולנו את כל הניסים האלו הוציאנו מעבדות לחירות מיגון לשמחה מאבל ליום טוב ומאפלה לאור גדול ומשעבוד גאולה  יגיענו למועדים ולרגלים אחרים הבאים לקראתנו לשלום שמחים בבנין עירך וששים בעבודתך, ונאכל שם מן הזבחים ומן הפסחים

       זך שוכן מעונה קומם קהל עדת מי מנה בקרוב נהל נטעי כנה  פדויים לציון ברינה 

לשנה הבאה בירושלים הבנויה

Chasal Siddur Pesach Aharale Samet

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 / י״ד ניסן תשפ״ו

ערב פסח

Candle lighting 7:03pm

Shkiah 7:21pm

Chatzos 1:01am

Weather: 79°Cloudy skies.

Tonight 44° Scattered thunderstorms rain likely late Chance of rain 80%.

First day Yuntiff 47° Cloudy skies

Second day YT  70° Cloudy skies early,

Shabbos Chol hamoed 74° Sunshine/clouds 

Sunday Chol Hamoed Rain 

-Eruv Tavshilin reminder

- Lakewood Matza bakery will be open tomorrow after noon for erev Pesach matzos from 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm no need to pre order drive thru pick up only $90 for 6 matzos

- State of New Jersey official twitter account: "Today, we are announcing plans to lift the statewide ban on self-service gas stations in New Jersey. We encourage New Jerseyans to familiarize themselves with gas pumps as this change is in effect immediately, April 1, 2026"

- New Jersey is increasing police patrols in April for the “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Drivers using handheld phones can expect stricter enforcement, more stops, and higher chances of fines.

- National News reporters were in Lakewood documenting erev pesach in the community 

- After NJ supreme court shuts down the 12 year battle by R 'Aaron Lang to fix the funding formula for Lakewood school district

R' Aaron  Lang says "If the state continues to encumber Lakewood children with hundreds of million of dollars of debt, we'll be back in Court." "The Court never decided the (NJ) constitutionality of lending a district $100 million a year just to meet operating expenses

Trump: We are the only Country in the World STUPID enough to allow “Birthright” Citizenship! President DONALD J. TRUMP 

-In response to President Trump’s executive order that seeks to crack down on mail-in voting, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill says she will “take every action available to protect New Jerseyans fundamental voting rights.” onejersey

Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch at Biur Chometz

Amshinover Rebb (Video M. Weisberg)

1:00m 

-Report: Trump to declare  tonight that the month-long war in Iran is winding down, and  is expected to claim that all military objectives have been met according to Politico.

Trump is also set to shift responsibility for reopening the Strait of Hormuz onto European and regional allies.

- Trump:”Iran’s New Regime President, much less Radicalized and far more intelligent than his predecessors, has just asked the United States of America for a CEASEFIRE! We will consider when Hormuz Strait is open, free, and clear. Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion or, as they say, back to the Stone Ages!!! President DJT

-A barrage of 8 missiles were fired from Iran right before Pesach, IDF says they have all been shot down

- A 11 year old girl  from Bnei Brak is in critical condition  29 others were injured to various degrees Wednesday morning after an Iranian ballistic missile attack on central Israel.

The injuries in Bnei Brak, occurred after an Iranian missile carrying a cluster bomb warhead spread bomblets over a wide area. Multiple impacts were reported in Bnei Brak as well as in Tel Aviv, according to rescue services.

Name for Tehillim  נסיה בת הילה 

- The Houthis fired a missile at the south  of Israel today.

- Trump threatened to pull the  US out of NATO

- IDF eliminated in Beirut the commander of Hezbollah's "Southern Front," Haj Youssef Ismail Al-Ashem.

- Trump will address the nation tonight about a important update on Iran at 9:00 pm during the Pesach Seder

One of the impact sites in Bnei Brak

                                           איגרת רבי שמשון מאוסטרופולי
The following mystic and great segulah was written by Mekubal Rabenu Shimshon Magid of Austropoli, zt'l HY'D. Any person that reads (Learns) this, especially Erev Pesach, is promised to be saved the entire year from stumbling, unusual death, tragedy, no person will rule over him, his enemies will perish, and will succeed in all business endeavors till the Redemption will arrive. See below or Download HERE 
וּמַה שֶּׁכָּתַב שֶׁבּוֹ אָחַז דָּוִד בֶּן יִשַׁי, רָמַז גַּם כֵּן, דָּוִ"ד בֶּ"ן יִשַׁ"י גִּימַטְרִיָּא שֵׁם שפו, שֶׁבְּאוֹתוֹ הַשֵּׁם דַּוְקָא בָּא דָּוִד בֶּן יִשַׁי

 Tuesday, March 31, 2026 / י״ג ניסן תשפ״ו

shkiah today is 7:20 pm 

Weather: 82° Sun and clouds mixed.

tomorrow Erev Pesach 80° cloudy morning followed by scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40%.

Gas up to $4.20 a gallon

- Trump signs executive order curbing mail-in ballot fraud, requiring Homeland Security to prepare a list of citizens eligible to vote in each state, require the Postal Service to only send absentee ballots to voters on the list and mandate those ballots have envelopes and barcodes for tracking

- Lakewood Matza bakery will be open tomorrow after noon for erev Pesach matzos from 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm no need to pre order drive thru pick up only

Gilyonos for Pesach HERE

- Stocks surge after President Trump signals the Iran war could end soon, per WSJ

Iran’s President Pezeshkian says Tehran is ready to end the conflict but wants guarantees

-R 'Aaron Lang in response to App article on funding formula case  "If the state continues to encumber Lakewood children with hundreds of million of dollars of debt, we'll be back in Court." "The Court never decided the (NJ) constitutionality of lending a district $100 million a year just to meet operating expenses." 

-APP The New Jersey Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from the Lakewood School District, leaving in place a lower-court ruling that the district is not entitled to additional state aid. The earlier decision found that Lakewood’s ongoing financial problems stem from local mismanagement rather than a lack of funding from the state. As a result, the district now faces continued financial uncertainty, including the possibility of a state takeover and a recently announced plan to raise school taxes by an average of $140 per home.

-Malchus - Trump: Melania and I are pleased to announce that Their Majesties, the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, will visit the United States for a Historic State Visit from April 27-30th, which will include a beautiful Banquet Dinner at the White House on the evening of April 28th. This momentous occasion will be even more special this year, as we commemorate the 250th Anniversary of our Great Country. I look forward to spending time with the King, whom I greatly respect. It will be TERRIFIC! DONALD J. TRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

- About 58% of New Jersey voters approve of Mikie Sherrill’s performance early in her term, according to a Fairleigh Dickinson University poll, while many also prefer she take a cooperative approach with Donald Trump.

- BDE: Petirah of Rabbi Naftali Leibovitz ztl of Williamsbutg He served as the “hoize bochur” of the satmar rebbe Rav Yoel Teitelbaum and transcribed and published his teaching, he was 92

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- The Seaside Park Borough Council voted unanimously to annex South Seaside Park, ending a decade-long effort by South Seaside Park to break away from Berkeley Township.

- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that therapists have a First Amendment right to discuss conversion therapy with LGBTQ+ kids, thwarting laws that banned the controversial practice in New Jersey and 21 other states.

Rav Moshe Shternbuch at Bedikas Chometz erev Pesach 5786 in Yerushalayim

 Please note shiurim are for reference only please consult with your LOR OR FAMILY MINHAGIM as there are various shitos for moitze matza some poskim rule the mevorech should eat 1 and a half times the shiur of Moitze matzoh. (The Chazon Ish ate a shiur of 60.g)

-Shiurim for the seder  based on Rabbi Dovid Braunfeld shiurim:

-Seder Scale call  732-791-6148 available to purchase in local Judaica stores or at 132 Powderhorn

Hand Matza

Motzie Matza  1.02 oz of (29.0g) even if you want the chumra of 2 kezaysim

Korech .4 oz (11.2g)  stringent shiur for korech .6 oz (16.7 g)

Afikoman  .8 oz (21.9 g )

Marror:

Marror  1.02 oz of lettuce (28.8 g) or 1 fluid oz (28.8 cc) of horseradish

Shiur of maror for korech is 2/3 of an oz (19.3 g) leetuce or 2/3 of a fl oz (19.3 cc) of horseradish

it's preferable to use the same shiur as for maror 1 oz lettuce or 1 fl oz of horseradish

The four kosos-

Rav Chaim Noeh shiur is 2.9 fluid oz (86cc)

Chazon Ish 5.1 fluid oz (150 cc)

the preferable amount to drink is the whole cup the minimum is a cheekful which is 1.5 fl oz according to the mishna berura.

-Seder Scale 732-791-6148 purchase at 132 Powderhorn.

3:00pm 

- Trump on concluding Operation Epic Fury: I would say that within two or three weeks... but we want to knock out every single thing they have. Now, it's possible that we'll make a deal before that.

- Trump: "We had regime change already. We've knocked out one regime, and then we knocked out the second regime. Now we have a group of people that's very, that are very different. They're much more reasonable, I think much more, much less radicalized."

- Q: Gas prices hit $4. What's the plan to bring them down?

Trump: 'All I have to do is leave Iran.'

The average American drives 15,000 miles a year. At $4 a gallon that's an extra $400-600 a year just in fuel — on top of groceries, energy bills and everything else the war is inflating.

See you on the way out.

- IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin: We expect missile launches to continue to target Israel throughout Pesach

- Three people were wounded following an impact in a Western Galilee town amid Hezbollah’s rocket and drone attack on northern Israel this evening, medics say.

- Trump to the New York Post: I think that if the Strait of Hormuz opens automatically, it means the war will end, but my approach is that I will wipe out Iran. They have no power left, and let the countries that use the strait go ahead and open it... because I imagine whoever controls the oil would be very happy to do so.

- Netanyahu says Israel is creating “new alliances with important countries in the region” against the shared Iranian threat. He does not mention which states he is referring to, only saying he hopes that “soon, I will be able to tell you more about these important pacts.”

- Netanyahu promises that “sooner or later,” the Iranian regime will fall.‘We’ve smashed Iran’s industrial capability’ to produce nuclear bombs, ballistic missiles

- The IRGC published a list of 18 companies they claim are involved in planning processes, including: CISCO, HP, Intel, Oracle, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Meta, IBM, and more. "These companies, starting at 8:00 PM tomorrow Tehran time, should expect the destruction of their relevant unit in response to any assassination in Iran," according to the statement

- Trump on Iran nuclear capabilities: “I don’t even think about it. I just know that, you know, that’s so deeply buried it’s gonna be very hard for anybody. And we – we’ve watched it for – you know, since the attack, we’ve watched it. And at least I think finally people admit it was obliteration. It’s down there deep. And they haven’t been able to do it. You know, even without a war they haven’t been able to do it. So it’s pretty – it’s pretty – it’s pretty safe. But, you know, we’ll make a determination."

- N12 reports the US dropped bombs on a underground missile city in Isfahan 

It appears that last night’s strike in Isfahan was intended to bring down an underground missile city using 900‑kilogram bunker‑busting bombs

- It is possible that last night’s attack in Isfahan, which President Trump shared on social media, is actually the burial of the enriched uranium deep underground in a way that will prevent the Iranians from accessing it (Ron Ben‑Yishai)

- Eight people were wounded in an Iranian ballistic missile attack that scattered cluster bombs across central Israel on Tuesday amid

Impacts were reported in Bnei Brak, Ramat Gan, and Petach Tikva. Footage showed damage and destruction with several cars on fire as a result of the impacts.

- Trump: “The Country of France wouldn’t let planes headed to Israel, loaded up with military supplies, fly over French territory. France has been VERY UNHELPFUL with respect to the “Butcher of Iran,” who has been successfully eliminated! The U.S.A. will REMEMBER!!! President DJT”

- Trump on Truth Social: All of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran, I have a suggestion for you: Number 1, buy from the U.S., we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT. You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us. Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done. Go get your own oil!

- All 4 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Lebanon

By Hezbollah have been identified 

Noam Madmoni 22 from Sderot

Maxim Entis 21 from  at Yam

Gilad Harel 21 from Modiin

Ben Cohen 21 from Lehavim

- SOW Hegseth on the Strait of Hormuz: “Many more vessels are flowing through today than there were, as the President has arranged.”

-  I asked a pilot what she needed; she replied, "More bombs, sir." I told her she would get them.

 President Trump will make a deal, he is willing, and the terms of the deal are known to them. If Iran is not willing, then the US War Department will continue with even more intensity."

Pesach Nachas | פסח נחת Beri Weber Shloime Gertner Hershy Rottenberg YossiGreen Mordechai Kohn MendyH </if

Weather: 70° Clouds this afternoon. Slight chance of a rain shower. High around 70F. Ll

Today is the 25th Rav Shimshon Pincus zt"l

Shiur today at Lutzk B"M by Harav Malkiel Kotler shlita 1:00pm watch replay Here

- Structure fire at Cross st and New Egypt tonight road closures in the area near Westgate 

- A rare joint letter was issued by both Satmar eebbes Rabbi Aaron Teitelbaum and Rabbi Zalman Leib Teitelbaum, along with their family, demanding that all missing items from the estate of their father the Berach Moshe be returned.

They state that anyone holding such items is considered to have stolen property, and everything must go back to the general estate for fair division in the yerusha not to either side.

A deadline of Lag BaOmer was set, with anonymous return options, marking a major step toward resolving a nearly 20-year dispute.

- Giyus law back on?

Boaz Bismuth announced in the knesset plenum: Netanyahu and I decided, at the request of the Chief of Staff, to advance a comprehensive legislative move consisting of three laws. the law to extend service, the conscription law, and the reserve duty law as a single legislative package, to strengthen the IDF’s manpower system.

- Donald J. Trump International Airport, following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature on HB91. The name change goes into effect on July 1st.

- A law for the death penalty for terrorists passed, Netanyahu voted in favor

- A fenץmale Lakewood police sergeant on the force since 2017  has filed a detailed lawsuit accusing the township of fostering a workplace culture marked by gender discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, with allegations spanning nearly a decade of service.(Shorenewsnet)

- Appellate division rules banquet halls are permitted in Lakewood schools The appeals court ruling rejects a 17-count lawsuit against the Lakewood Township’s Ordinance.FAA news reports the New Jersey Appellate Division on Monday morning upheld Lakewood Township's ordinance permitting banquet halls as an accessory use to a school in non-residential zones, dismissing a 17-count lawsuit challenging the ordinance filed by Attorney Rob Shea. see full story Here

- According to cRc kosher, white granulated sugar and does not require special Pesach certification.

 - Israel’s attorney general has frozen the transfer of hundreds of millions of shekels in recently approved coalition funding for Charedi educational institutions and youth programs, citing legal and procedural concerns tied to military conscription policy and budget oversight rules.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara said Monday that the funds, approved during late-night Knesset budget votes, cannot be released until they undergo required legal review.

- The Lakewood Police Department reports multiple arrests in recent days tied to drug activity and an assault, as part of ongoing proactive enforcement efforts in the township.

- President Trump reveals the U.S. military is building a "massive complex" beneath the planned, privately-funded White House ballroom, and that construction is "ahead of schedule."

- Israeli magazines and newspapers are having a hard time shipping their Pesach editions to the U.S., which means they may not be available. However, some publishers say they are working on getting them delivered in time.

- The KNA Roberts chol hamoed carnival is scheduled for Sunday Chol Hamoed at Blue Clwas stadium parking lot in Lakewood with no rain date the current forecast i showing rain later in the day 

- Trump: Birthright Citizenship is not about rich people from China, and the rest of the World, who want their children, and hundreds of thousands more, FOR PAY, to ridiculously become citizens of the United States of America. It is about the BABIES OF SLAVES! We are the only Country in the World that dignifies this subject with even discussion. Look at the dates of this long ago legislation - THE EXACT END OF THE CIVIL WAR! The World is getting rich selling citizenships to our Country, while at the same time laughing at how STUPID our U.S. Court System has become (TARIFFS!). “Dumb Judges and Justices will not a great Country make!”

- The Kosel will be closed to the general public for the duration of Pesach, No public transportation lines to the kosel will operate. The traditional birchas kohanim will take place in a limited format, with only 50 kohanim attending, the event will be broadcast live.

11:00pm

- 4 IDF soldiers HYD  killed in South Lebanon after an ambush by Hezbollah Terrorist who shot at them from close range. Another 4 soldiers were injured during the fight as they returned fire killing off some of the terrorists.

Three of the soldiers were identified 

Noam Madmoni, 22 from Sderot

Staff Sergeant Ben Cohen, 21, from Lehavim

Staff Sergeant Maxsim Entis, 21, from Bat Yam

- President Trump posted a video tonight of massive explosions in Isfahan, Iran following what’s believed to be U.S.-Israeli airstrikes

- Cluster bomb missile from Iran intercepted over Bet Shemesh area fragments maybhave fallen no reports of injuries.

- The UAE is urging Trump to order a ground invasion of Iran, with Kuwait and Bahrain also supporting this. Official sources from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain have expressed in closed talks opposition to ending the operation until there are significant changes in the Iranian leadership or until there is a dramatic change in Iranian behavior.AP

-Rocket fragments land in open area in  central Israel. A unexplored munitions fell in Bnei Brak following the latest missile barrage.

- Leavitt: Despite all of the public posturing you hear from the regime and false reporting, talks are continuing and going well. What is said publicly is, of course, much different than what's being communicated to us privately.

- Significant elimination in Beirut: Hamza Ibrahim Rakhin, deputy commander of Hezbollah Unit 1800, was eliminated. The unit's operations officer was also eliminated.

- Israel Hayom: "Iran's economic and military situation indicates that even if the war were to end now, the regime has been badly battered and is on the verge of collapse. At the same time, the continued fighting, and this may be the reason behind President Donald Trump's extension of the ultimatum, is pushing Iran toward the limits of its economic and military capacity

- Trump to the New York Post: "We will find out within a week if it is possible to work with the Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf. We think Mojtaba Khamenei is alive - but in a very bad condition. He is very seriously injured."

- EL AL update these days we are operating a limited number of flights to key gateways: New York (JFK and EWR), Los Angeles, Miami, London, Paris, Rome and Athens. At this time, inbound flights to Israel from these gateways are operating without passenger restrictions.

Ticket sales for outbound flights from Israel are closed through April 15, while inbound flights to Israel may be purchased based on available seats

- Trump says the US is in talks with a new, more reasonable regime in Iran to end military operations. He warns that if no deal is reached and the Strait of Hormuz isn't opened, the US will destroy all Iranian power plants, oil wells, Kharg Island and possibly all desalination plants

- An industrial building and a fuel tanker at the Bazan oil refinery in Chaifa were hit by debris from an intercepted missile. It is not immediately clear whether the missile was fired from Iran or Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon. No casualties are reported.

The fire service says a direct hit was identified on a tanker parked within the factory grounds, causing thick smoke from the roof of a nearby structure. 

Energy Minister Eli Cohen says there was no damage to production facilities and that fuel supply will not be affected

-A IDF soldier was killed and an officer was seriously wounded in a Hezbollah anti-tank missile attack in southern Lebanon yesterday, the IDF announces.

Liran Ben Zion hyd, 19, from Cholon.

- Iran launched six missile attacks at Israel between about 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. Five targeted the south of the country, while the sixth was aimed at the north and came alongside a barrage of rockets from Hezbollah.

During the fifth attack, aimed at the north, damage was caused to the Bazan oil refinery in Chaifa, amid multiple impacts across the northern region. 

- Trump: "I do see a deal in Iran, yeah. Could be soon."

- Yeshivos for American bochurim in Eretz Yisroel are discussing plans to open in the U.S. for a few weeks after Pesach, as it may be difficult to secure return flights to Eretz Yisroel right away. While flying via Egypt might be an option, it’s not something everyone will feel comfortable with due to security and safety concerns.

-Trump on Iran: "They gave us 20 big boats of oil going through the Hormuz Strait, and that‘s taking place starting tomorrow morning, over the next couple of days."

- The Israeli Air Force carried out a wave of strikes on Tehran overnight,  hitting several Iranian weapon production sites. More than 80 bombs were dropped on the Tehran sites.

- Spain has closed its airspace to US planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use of jointly-operated military bases,

- Iran’s parliament is reviewing a possible exit from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei says, while insisting Tehran has not and will not seek nuclear weapons.

- Trump: The one regime was decimated, destroyed, they’re all dead. The next regime is mostly dead, and the third regime we’re dealing with different people than anybody’s dealt with before… and frankly, they’ve been very reasonable,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.

- According to the Shin Bet, a Hamas terrorist who was released in one of the hostage deals and deported to Turkey recruited two terrorists in the West Bank for “military activity.”  

He told them that the activities of the deportees are monitored by Turkish security services.

- i24NEWS: In meetings between the commander of the US Central Command Copper in Israel and IDF Chief of Staff Zamir and senior IDF officials, "the way forward was planned and mapped out - for the continuation of the operation." According to the source, the visit was "successful, and the successes so far in the war were also summarized."

Weather: 56° Plentiful sunshine. Rainy Forecast for first days Yom Tov through Monday Chol Hamoed with periods of rain and thunderstorms.

- Coalition approves millions of Shekels to yeshivos that were held up by the AG.  

In a last-minute move before the state budget comes up for a final vote in the Knesset, the coalition has allocated hundreds of millions of shekels to cgaredi educational institutions and other causes favored by ultra-Orthodox parties, Hebrew media outlets report.

The allocations, approved in amendments passed around midnight Sunday-Monday, appear to deliver funding that was previously blocked by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara due to the lack of Haredi enlistment in the IDF, Channel 12 reports

- Giyus: No shortage of soldiers. After Israeli soldiers were caught on video attacking a CNN crew in the West Bank, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has dismissed the entire reserve battalion, fired the soldier seen in the footage, and reprimanded several officers.

- Tonight Novominsk talmidim gathering to commemorate the Yartzeit of the Novominsker rebbe ZTL who was niftar 6 years ago at the onset of covid before Pesach.  A siyum hashas and Yartzeit seuda will take place at Bnos Devorah hall in Lakewood 8:15pm.

-Atzeres Tefila and seder Limud tonight in BMG new redone B"M Bais Yisroel 11th and Forest for the satanic facing bidding in EY and the gezeiras Giyus 8:30 pm with the participation of the Rosh Yeshiva Rav Yisroel Neuman shlita.⁰

- Smash House Burger in Toms River grand opening after Pesach April 19

- Bingo 15 dozen eggs for $15 open trays

- Residents in Lakewood and Ocean County may see smoke today due to controlled burns by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service near Shenandoah Park.

- Labor  workers and  cleaning lady protest at 4th and Lexington 

- Some people attempted to bring  sheep to be slaughtered as a Korean Pesach on the har habayis but we're stopped by police 

-A new heavily mutated COVID variant has been detected in 25 states

Trump: The Unaffordable Care Act, sometimes referred to as ObamaCare, must be replaced by payments being made directly to THE PEOPLE, so that they can buy their own Healthcare, rather than to bloated and uncaring Insurance Companies. ObamaCare is not and, never has been, sustainable!

- Ocean County proposed a $655.6M 2026 budget (up ~$47M). The tax rate stays the same, but the total tax levy rises 4.5% due to higher property values so many residents may still see higher tax bills. Major costs include health insurance, debt, and education, with a notable increase in the public affairs budget.

Helicopters have been dispatched to investigate a drone incursion near Air Force One in West Palm Beach A ground stop was issued at the airport while helicopters searched the area.

More on Xanathan Gum for Pesach

Information for Pesach preperation 5786

 -Remember to make a עירוב תבשילין this year on erev Pesach with a 3 day Yom Tov

Sof zman achilas chometz 10:30 am,Gra 10:54

Sof Zman Biur Chometz 11:44am Gra 11:57

CrC Pesach guide  Here  

Star- K Pesach guide Here

Hisachdus Rabbonim Lakewood Here

JSOR Pesach guide Here

OU product search Here

- Hagolas Keilim/Kashering and sreifas challah

 56 Carey st  open today untill 6:30 pm and again 9:30pm - 11:00pm 

-229 5th street haagalas keilim,  Sreifas Challah  

At Oak and Vine 51 Turin

Berditchev Kloiz free Hagaala daily 12:30pm -7pm Williams st and Birch st

Sunday at NPGS Jackson open for public free

3:00pm 6:00 6:30pm -9:30pm

Berdit

Tevilas Keilim

 Lakewood Keilim Mikva 11th And Madison side of building on 11th st open till 4pm

1 Yesodei Ct open 24 hrs

Mikva Keilim Rav Hertzberg's shul E, 9th street and East end

Houseware stores have mikvaos inquire about outside items.

Culinary depot New Hampshire and Rt 70

Local Lakes 

Chometz drop off location 

(Clifton  Ave parking lot bet 9th & 10th street)

Resident drop off center 1 America ave Lakewood  by DPW

(Patrick Park off Vine st

(D'zio park Locust and New Hampshire)

974 Hearthstone 

Frozen items 311 8th street

Jackson- 8 Jefferson ct

Trash collection

DPW will have garbage pick up twice this week

residents whose weekly trash pickup is on Monday; and those whose weekly trash pickup is on Wednesday; will have their trash picked up on both Monday,  Residents whose weekly trash pickup is on Tuesday; and those whose weekly trash pickup is on Thursday; will have their trash picked up on both Tuesday 

Drop off  at DPW location at 1 America way open  Monday-Friday from 7:00 am through 10:00 pm,  On Tuesday,the site will be open overnight from 7:00 am on through Wednesday at 3:00 pm. 

Additional DPW locations, open Tuesdat March 31,  7:00 am, overnight through wed, April 1 12:00 pm:

2. 9th Street and Clifton Avenue

3. 9th Street and Forest Avenue

4. Frank Bartolf Sports Complex (Brook Road)

5. Sunset Park (Sunset Road)

6. West Gate (Hillside Boulevard)

7. John F. Patrick Sports Complex – Baseball Parking Lot (Vine Avenue)

8. Larry D’Zio Park (Locust Street)

Jackson drop-off 40 Don Connor Blvd

I-80 BBQ will be opem Tuesday March 31 for those traveling to the Midwest the Flying J rest area in Lamar, PA. From 1pm -9pn

Mechiras Chometz online with Chestnut Shul Here 

Shaimos

Trucks parked near Satmar 5th & Forest

Westgate shopping plaza

Kol Shimshon 

Ads for pick up and location All over town

-Center of town extended  ours open late nightly

Home ETC  open off Locust st by Nutmeg

-Torah Treasures 2nd street open 9-9

-Judaica plaza open until 12:00 am

-His place open 10am-10pm

To receive food please feel free to call  7325690544

-Pesach Medication kashrus hotline 732-370-4200 ext 9 by  Madison pharmacy

Mechiras Chometz BMG Beren  9-10:30 am 2-3 pm 6:30-11:00pm or at R Blech's Shul 13th & Madison before or after Mncha/Maariv

-Pesach 24 hour  Halacha guidelines  Lakewood Bais Horaah 732-797-9900 (Last year)

Sereifas Chometz

The Jackson Jewish Community Council announced multiple supervised chometz burning locations across Jackson Township for Wednesday, April 1, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sites include 

Bais Yaakov Elementary School on Citadel Drive,

 Johnson Memorial Park on Kierych Memorial Drive,

Royal Grove Shul on East Veterans Highway. ShopRite of Jackson on North County Line Road

. 

-Toms River sreifas Chometz 

1780 Church road 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Riverwood Park off Whitesville Rd

Sreifas Chometz in Lakewood

All sites will be open wed, from 8:00am until 12:30pm

Blue Claws stadium parking lot

Patrick Park soccer parking lot  VIne street

D’zio park / Harmony park

Sunset Khal Zichron Yaakov 175 sunset

Pine Park front parking lot

BMG Private way & 7th st

BMG Clifton Ave & 10th st

Brook Rd -Frank Bartolf  Park

1839 New Central Avenue - Ohr Avrohom Chaim School;

THE SEDER - Pesach Medley | Lemmer, Jacobs, Schwartz, Berson, Muller, Levin | מחרוזת שירי פסח THE SEDER: Top 6 NYC Singers perform the greatest hits of the Haggadah!

8:00pm 

 - Trump told the Financial Times he wants to “take the oil in Iran” and is considering seizing Kharg Island.“To be honest with you, my favourite thing is to take the oil in Iran, but some stupid people back in the U.S. say: ‘why are you doing that?’ But they’re stupid people

- WSJ:  Trump is weighing a military operation to extract nearly 1,000 pounds of uranium from Iran, according to U.S. officials, a complex and risky mission that would likely put American forces inside the country for days or longer

- The heavy water reactor Khondab located in the city of Arak, which Iran reported was attacked in recent days, was significantly damaged and is no longer operational

- Israel is expected to offer to the US to consider establishing bases on Israeli territory. The intention is both to relocate bases from other parts of the Middle East and to establish new bases to take advantage of the presence of US forces already here.

- El AL: Due to these limitations, all regularly scheduled flights that were planned to depart from Israel through April 11, prior to the start of Operation Roaring Lion are canceled, including the relevant return flights. Notifications are being sent to the affected passengers.

- Benjamin Netanyahu on the north: 

I have now instructed to further expand the existing security zone. We are determined to fundamentally change the situation in the north and restore security to the residents of the north. We will not accept the reality of a continuing threat to our communities and citizens. We will continue to act with strength, determination and responsibility until we achieve our goal

-Several impact sites in Be'er sheva as a few cluster bomb missiles were fired by Iran over the city.  A few people were treated  for shock from the blasts with heavy damage reported at several locations from falling fragments.

- The chemical plant fire is contained 

- Iran fires 6 missile salvos at Israel, impact reported at Neot Chovav industrial zone near Beer Sheva. One lightly injured from the blast. Residents were told by home front command to remain indoors and close windows to to potential leak of hazardous materials as a result of a fire in a industrial plant. 

- Tehran official says US ‘secretly’ plotting ground op

- Arkia airlines  cancels all flights from Jordaan after Jordanian authorities suddenly changed policy, leaving hundreds of Israelis stranded in Aqaba. Operations for now have been transferred to Taba airport in Egypt.

- Iran confirmed on March 27 destroying the critical E-3 at Prince Sultan Air Base and injuring US personnel. The IRGC then threatened strikes on US and Israeli university campuses in the Middle East unless the US condemns attacks on two Tehran universities by noon Tehran time on March 29

- IDF forces attacked dozens of additional weapons manufacturing sites in Iran, including:

Production sites for ballistic missile engines of the Iranian Ministry of Defense.

 A site for the production and storage of weapons.

 A site for the production of engines for uncrewed aerial vehicles.

 A site used by the Iranian army for the development of air defense systems, production, and storage of missiles intended to target aircraft

-  Another 2 USAF B-52 bombers have touched down at RAF Fairford, England. That amounts to a total of 23 bombers based at Fairford so far.

Weather tonight 29° Clear skies. 

Supermarkets open

NPGS all locations open tonight until 1am Gourmet Glatt all 3 locations open

Kosher West open until 12:30am

Bingo Aisle 9 Mutmeg Kosher Village Open

- There will be Hagaalas Keilim open for the public tomorrow at NPGS Jackson 3:00 - 6:00 and 6:30 - 9:30 pm

- A child was seriously injured in a hit-and-run Friday night around 8:30 PM on Hope Chapel Road and Hope Hill rd in Lakewood. The driver fled the scene, but police later identified and arrested a 35 year old Jackson Jackson resident driving a Hyundai Elantra Jose Perez Parada. 

The victim, Daniel Shmuel ben Shifra, was taken to Jersey Shore Univers3ity Medical Center and is in critical but stable condition.

- Demonstrators lined up today along Route 70 in Lakewood for No Kings protest joining the left protests across the country against President  Trump

- Bingo wholesale plan to open location in South Florida with purchase of a distributions center in the Holywood Dania Beach area

- The NYPD says the man accused of planning to assassinate Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani is from Hoboken, NJ and belonged to a branch of the "JDL" Jewish Defense League.

Mayor Mamdani came under criticism when he called out the JDL but has not called out  Islamic terror in the city he tweeted: "A member of an offshoot of the Jewish Defense League — designated by the FBI as a "known violent extremist organization" — was allegedly building explosive devices to target the home of Nerdeen Kiswani in a chilling act of political violence. The defendant reportedly planned to flee to Israel following the attack.

This comes amid an alarming rise in threats and violence across the country targeting Palestinian human rights advocates."

- About 1,500 Iranians were intercepted at the border during the Biden Administration, but it’s the unknown number who got through that is alarming officials who told The NY  Post “sleeper cells” are a grave potential threat to the nation. NYP

- In his Shabbos Hagadol address Thursday night in Dushinsky B"M in Yerushalayim, Rav Moshe Sternbuch warned that the greatest threat to Klal Yisroel is not external enemies like Iran, but internal spiritual decline and government actions affecting Torah life. He stressed that חילול שבת and weakening Torah learning bring danger upon the Jewish people more than physical attacks.

Quoting the Chazon Ish, he emphasized fear of spiritual deterioration over warfare. He strongly criticized efforts to draft yeshiva students and policies harming yeshivos, calling Torah learning especially of children the foundation sustaining the world.

- Iranian Attack on Saudi Base Wounds at Least 10 US Troops and Damages Several Planes

- IDF soldier  from US killed in Lebanon Moshe Yitzchak Katz, a 22-year-old Chabad soldier from New Haven, Connecticut, was killed on Shabbos while fighting in Lebanon during his service in the IDF.

- Houthis fired missile toward Israel as they threaten to join the current war.

- Trump: "Iran is the only country that no one wants to lead. Mojtaba Khamenei is dead or in a bad condition, no one has heard from him."

Hezbollah fired some 250 rockets at Israeli targets in past day

- 19 people were lightly injured over shabbos after an Iranian ballistic missile struck the Yershalayin-area town of Eshtaol, as Iran and Hezbollah continued their missile, rocket and drone fire at Israel throughout the past day.  They were taken in for treatment after being injured by shrapnel and broken glass as a result of the explosion and several more were treated for shock.

- Trump responds to wapo opinion: “No, Trump is not losing his nerve on Iran:”

- Over the weekend, the IDF completed extensive waves of attacks simultaneously in Iran and Lebanon. More than 250 targets of the Iranian terror regime and Hezbollah.

- A force of 2,500 Marines and 2,500 sailors arrived yesterday in the Middle East as part of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli strike group.

- The IDF eliminated Hezbollah Radwan Force operation and "journalist" named Ali Shoeib in an airstrike in southern Lebanon.

- The IDF now assesses that they will finish destroying all of Iran’s key military industry sites in the coming days, as they today struck the Marine Industries Organization, which is tasked with the production of Iranian naval weapons and vessels. The IDF Spokesman said that “within a few days” the military would finish targeting all of the “critical” assets of Iran’s military production industries.

- Wapo: Any possible ground operation will not amount to a large-scale invasion, but may instead include raids carried out by a combination of special forces and regular infantry units.

According to the report, the operation has been in preparation for weeks.

Friday, March 27, 2026 / ט׳ ניסן תשפ"ו ערב שבת פרשת צו

This year Shabbos Hagadol is the same day it was in Mitzrayim on 10 Nissan

-Candle lighting: 6:58pm

-Shkia/ Sunset:    7:16 pm

Weather: Friday night low 29°

Shabbos day hi 42° Sunny

-Minhag Hayeshiva to say all יוצרות שבת הגדול after chazoras hashatz shachris before kadish

- We do not say ויהי נועם on Motzei shabbos

      הִנֵּה אָנֹכִי שֹׁלֵחַ לָכֶם אֵת אֵלִיָּה הַנָּבִיא לִפְנֵי בּוֹא יוֹם ה' הַגָּדוֹל וְהַנּוֹרָא.וְהֵשִׁיב לֵב אָבוֹת עַל בָּנִיםוְלֵב בָּנִים עַל אֲבוֹתָם

שבת הגדול: דעו לכם שכל השפע והניסים והברכה שיש בימות השבוע - באים מכוח השבת שלפני, ולכן השבת הזו היא עצומה. כל הנס הגדול הזה של יציאת מצרים, קריעת ים סוף, המראות הקדושים שראו ישראל, טביעת מצרים בים, הכול מכוחה של השבת שלפני - שבת הגדול. חייבים לייקר את השבת הזאת מאוד - יותר משבת רגילה. להשקיע בה כמו שבת רגילה ואפילו יותר. נחדש משהו לכבודה. ראינו מזה ניסים גדולים מהשבת שלפני פסח

הגדה של פסח תשפ"ו

List is  compiled from publishers, Seforim Chatter, other seforim forums.

Some of the hot selling hagados from past years Rav Elya Baruch Finkel Hagada, Rav Mattisyahu Solomon hagaada.  New this year הגדה של פסח המפורש

Yisroel V'Oraysa Rav Kolman Krohn ztl

Nusach Ashkenaz yekkes

Haggadah Binas Zev Rav Zev Leff

Chikrei Minhagim Rav Yochanan Gourarie

Leil Hiskadesh Chag Rav Dovid Cohen shlita

Haggadah Zevach Pesach Abarbenel

Haggada shel pesach Hameforash New edition 

Tiferes Shmuel Rav Shmuel Berenbaum ztl

Haggada Kepshuto new edition

Oidiah Emunascha Rav Yaakov Meir Schechter 

Haggadah Shel Pesach Aleh Zayis

Haggada Ramchal 

Rav Daniel Glatstein on the Haggadah 

Haggada Rav Meir Shapiro & Chachmei Lublin 

Bad Kodesh Rav Berel Povarsky shlita 

Maaseh Nissim new edition

Maaseh Hashem new edition 

Ashreichem Yisroel Rav Shimon Gottesman 

Ratzuf Ahava Rav Shimon Galei shlita 

Beer Ha'adarim from the teachings of Rav Meiliech Biderman

Haggada Seder Harishonim

Madim Uzmanim New edition Rav Moshe Sternbuch 

Darchei Noam Slonimer rebbe shlita 

Haggada Mishnaso shel Kelm

Haggada Talmidei Habesht

Haggaoddas Kavanei Harashash 

Bitachon Haggadah by Rabbi David Sutton

 Eishes Chayil Haggadah -by Rabbi Dov Weller

Yalkut Lekach Tov new edition 

The Attached Haggadah Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky

Haggadah V’Samta Shemo Avraham Rabbi Avrohom Tashman 

Signs and Wonders Haggadah

Echoes of Egypt: A Haggada

Sefer Kol Dodi on Hilchos Leilei Pesach Rav Dovid Feinstein ztl

Haggada Hallel HaPesach

The Rabbi B. Haggadah Israel bookshop

Haggadah Ask a Question Riddle Jokes For The Pesach Seder

Haggadah Shel Pesach Rav Reuven Margolies ⁠Reprint edition

The Philosopher's Haggadah

So, You Want to Lead a Seder? Rabbi Arieh Friedner 

Haggadah B’Damayich Chayi Rabbi Yehoshua Gavriel Forgy

Redeem My Soul: adapted from the Commentary of the Yismach Yisroel of Aleksander

Haggadah Shel Pesach: Baderech Hebrew edition ⁠Rabbi Judah Mischel

Haggadah Doresh Tov

Haggada Even Yisroel New Edition Rav Yisroel Yaakov Fisher ztl

Likutei Imre Aish Rav Avrohom Shmuel Stern Ztl

Kos Eliyohu Rav Eliyohu ben Harush

Haggada BeHavana divrei Aish Rav Yosef Eichler Ztl R"Y Itri

Hayu Devarim Meiolam Haggadah 

Haggada Masuk M'dvash Rav Doniel Frisch

Haggada with Kitzur Shulchan Aruch

Haggada Mahar"ii Shteif

Haggada seforim Vesoifrim

Haggadah Kol Yaakov Rav Yakov Koppel

9th

Friday, March 27, 2026 / ט׳ ניסן תשפ״ו

ערב שבת פרשת צו שבת הגדול 

Candle lighting 6:58 pm

Shkiah/Sunset 7:16 pm

Weather: 

56° Overcast. Much colder

Friday night low 29°

Shabbos day hi 42° Sunny

Minhag Hayeshiva to say all יוצרות שבת הגדול after chazoras hashatz shachris before kadish

- Rav Simcha Bunim Cohen shlita will be giving the shabbos hagadol Drasha at 5:30 pm for both men and women at Khal Ateres Yeshaya

- B"H no shortage of challos at local stores

- Many supermarkets including all GG locations Judaica and housewares stores will be open this Motzei shabbos

New from Artscroll biography on Rabbi Murray Maslaton The Phenomenal Life Story of a Fearless Guardian of Torah Values

- Property Tax Increase: Lakewood homeowners are expected to pay about $140 or more per year in school taxes under the proposed 2026–2027 budget. The increase is driven by higher health benefit costs, loan repayments, and out-of-district tuition. This estimate does not include potential additional increases from township, county, or fire district taxes.

- Jackson Township approved new restrictions on portable toilets, regulating where they can be placed and how long they can remain. Violations of the new rules can result in fines of up to $500. The ordinance aims to address resident complaints about odor and placement of porta-potties. APP

- Kollel shomrei hachomos pushka truck will be in the E County Line neighborhoods today from 12-4 pm 

- New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show Ocean County continues to lead New Jersey in population growth, adding more residents than any other county in the state between 2020 and 2025. The county grew by 36,418 residents, a 5.7% increase, the largest percentage gain among the state’s 21 counties over the five-year period, far outpacing the statewide growth rate of about 2.5%. Overall, New Jersey added about 262,900 residents since 2020, according to the data.(Onejerseyschorr)

- A juvenile suspect has been charged with attempted murder after a 17-year-old was shot in the face inside the Ocean County Mall in Toms River on Wednesday evening, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced Friday.

- The Lakewood Fire Department announced it will discontinue issuing traditional press releases as it transitions to a social media-based communication strategy, officials said. as they launch the department's official accounts on Facebook and Instagram. as the primary source for department news, emergency updates, fire safety information, and community outreach.

- A Toms River Township council meeting devolved into shouting and insults as Mayor Daniel Rodrick clashed with the council majority over finances and affordable housing. Rodrick reportedly called Council President David Ciccozzi an “idiot” and referred to opposing council members as “morons.”

- Shas sharply criticized Naftali Bennett after he said he would only join a government with those who serve in the military, appearing to exclude Aryeh Deri. Shas called Bennett’s remarks divisive and mocked him as “a joke,” while also criticizing his past coalition decisions.

- One of former First Lady Jill Biden’s Secret Service agents assigned to her detail shot himself while escorting her through Philadelphia Airport earlier today. 

- Lakewood, New Jersey entity, SNF Realty LLC,has purchased the Boro Park Center nursing home in Borough Park, Brooklyn for $162 million, a major increase from its $19 million sale in 2011. The property had been refinanced in 2017 with a $64 million mortgage from Huntington National Bank and is managed by Centers Health Care,

- The Iranian hacker group "Hendala" claimed they hacked the phone of FBI head Kash Patel and published his private photos

The kosel hamaaravi today usually full on Friday night was empty right before the onset of shabbos Hagadol due to the restrictions

Sign posted in Bnei Brak with schedule for shabbos Hagadol Drashos

5:00 pm 

- Iranian cluster warhead hits Tel Aviv

1 dead and 3 wounded per foreign media

Other impact sites reported from falling munitions in the surrounding Yerushalayim areas. 

- Israeli strikes on Iran's strategic infrastructures Steel plants and power stations in Ahvaz.

Sanjan steel plants in Isfahan. The heavy water facility in Arak (nuclear facility).

- Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi Israel attacked two of the largest steel plants in Iran, a power station, and civilian nuclear sites, along with other infrastructures. Israel claims it acted in coordination with the United States. The attack contradicts the ultimatum extended by the U.S. President for a diplomatic process. Iran will exact a heavy price for the Israeli crimes.

- Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the foreign ministers of the G7 countries today that the war with Iran will last between two weeks and a month and emphasized that the US is determined to achieve all its goals, according to three sources familiar with the details

- Wizz Air has announced the cancellation of thousands of flight tickets and is extending the suspension of its flights to Israel until April 14.

-A source familiar with the details told i24NEWS that an official response from Iran to the American proposal may arrive today.

- Reuters: For the first time in combat, the US military has deployed autonomous unmanned boats at sea for intelligence gathering purposes, which can also be used as suicide boats for attack purposes

- The IDF Home Front Command says it will be extending the warning times for rocket fire from Lebanon, as Hezbollah has been pushed back further from the border.

The move means that those in northern border communities that until now had to seek shelter immediately or within 15 seconds, will now have slightly more time.

- The Iranian hacker group "Hendala" claimed they hacked the phone of FBI head Kash Patel and published his private photos

 -U.S. can only confirm with certainty that it has destroyed about a third of Iran's missile arsenal Reuters.

- Iran fired a small number of missiles, including at least one carrying a cluster bomb warhead, in the fourth salvo since midnight. The missile fire triggered sirens in both southern and central Israel. The missiles fired at the south were intercepted by air defenses, Sirens also sounded in the northern city of Nahariya and nearby towns due to Hezbollah rocket fire from Lebanon.

- Defense Minister Israel Katz warned on Friday that Israel would ramp up its strikes on Iran in the coming days, citing continued Iranian ballistic missile fire at civilian targets in Israel, despite US President Donald Trump’s apparent efforts to bring the hostilities to a halt.

- Air Canada canceled all flights to Israel from Toronto through September 2026.

- IDF announced that the Israeli Air Force had bombed a key Iranian naval missile and mine production site, as well as ballistic missile factories and air defense systems.

- Iran attacked a container ship, sailing under the flag of the Marshall Islands, attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, Iran said the strait had been opened only to Russia, India, China, and Spain if it submits a request.

- Barak Ravid: Senior people at the VP circle are accusing Israel of spreading rumors that Iran prefers the VP to negotiate because he is more sympathetic to them. Ravid claims it's all designed to diminish the VP's influence since he is viewed as anti-Israel.

- A source familiar with the negotiations between Iran and the US tells i24NEWS: "Things are progressing very slowly. So far, no meeting has been scheduled between senior US and Iranian officials.”

- Arkia airlines announced Friday that its long-haul flights to New York, Bangkok and Hanoi will take off from Ben Gurion Airport instead of Jordan’s Aqaba Airport starting Sunday. Due to the Transportation Ministry’s wartime restrictions that cap outgoing flights at 50 passengers, the decision will lead to the cancellation of tickets for thousands of Israelis ahead of Pesach.

Hashkafa With Rav Gershon Ribner Shlita

Kimcha D'Pischa under the guidance of Rav Gershon Ribner shlita donate Here

Conflicting religious standards at onset of

 marriage The supreme level of contemporary Yeshiva bochurim Mandate of Rosh Yeshiva to raise the bar while simultaneously planting love of Torah in the weakest

One Yeshiva strives for heights currently assumed unattainable

 Weather: 75° Plenty of sunshine. High around 75F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.

Tonight Periods of rain. Low 54F. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a half an inch.

- Manischewitz is reviewing its packaging as some have warned on social media that the brand’s packaging doesn’t adequately differentiate between products that are and are not kosher for pesach and that grocery stores often shelve them together. “We’re aware of the conversation and appreciate the community bringing this to our attention, especially at a time as important and detail-oriented as Passover,” Mirit Shalvi, senior vice president of marketing and strategic partnerships at Manischewitz, told JNS.

- Daylight savings time tonight in Israel, back to 7 hour time zone difference from EST.

-President Trump is ordering DHS to pay TSA agents, despite the fact the funds have not been appropriated by Congress.

- (Reuters) - U.S. paper currency will bear President Donald Trump's signature to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, the Treasury Department said on Thursday, a first for a sitting president, while ‌deleting the Treasurer of the United States' signature from U.S. money for the first time in 165 years.

The Treasury said in a statement to Reuters that the first $100 bills with Trump's signature and that of U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will be printed in June, followed by other bills in subsequent months.

- Giyus: The Attorney General is requesting that the court issue an interim order that will halt the conscription bypass track for yeshiva students through civilian national service

- Giyus: Netanyahu in the Cabinet: After the holidays, we will advance the Conscription Law and the Extension of Service Law even contrary to the position of the legal advisor in the Knesset. 

- President Trump announces a 10-day extension for negotiations with Iran before the United States would target Iranian energy infrastructure.

- The New York City Council passed a bill to protect  shuls synagogues and other houses of worship in a 44–5 vote.The measure requires police to create and publish plans to prevent violence, intimidation, and disruptions, while still protecting free speech and protests. The bill came after recent anti-Israel protests outside synagogues and now goes to Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who can sign or veto it—though the Council likely has enough votes to override a veto

- Kollel Shomrei Hachokos pushka truck will be in Westgate  Central Ave Miller Rd area today from 4-7pm.

- GG Jackson large Pizza and Fries $24 case 1200 plastic cups today and tomorrow $6.79

Today only pesach blowout sales at GG Jackson with purchase of $100 non sale items.

- Trump: "When is “enough, enough” for our Republican Senators. There comes a time when you must do what should have been done a long time ago, and something which the Lunatic Democrats will do on day one, if they ever get the chance.""TERMINATE THE FILIBUSTER, and get our airports, and everything else, moving again. Also, add the complete, all five items, SAVE AMERICA ACT items. Go for the Gold!!" president DJT

- Trump: “Chuck Schumer, a desperate, crippled politician, who has lost control of the Radical Left Democrats, will make a deal now because he thinks that if he doesn’t, Republicans will TERMINATE THE FILIBUSTER, something which they should do whether he makes a deal or not!!!”

- Jackson officials have launched a new online system requiring property managers to register annually, a move aimed at streamlining oversight and improving compliance across the municipality. 

- Giyus:: A rare warning from Chief of Staff Zamir yesterday in the cabinet, in the midst of the war: “I’m raising 10 red flags the IDF is collapsing in on itself.” due to a shortage of combat soldiers and heavy burden on those serving. according to him

- TAG has introduced TAG Protect, a new system that blocks access to AI chatbots and other harmful phone-based services. It is being rolled out on basic and kosher devices, with plans to expand to landlines, SIM cards, and schools. Residents are encouraged to report problematic numbers and help keep the community protected. Report Online: protect.tag.org/report-number Report by Phone: (848) 360-5504 

- Lutzk Bein hazmanim shiur today by Rav Aryeh Rubenstein shlita RY Mishkan HaTorah Tonight by Rav Zalman Busel shlita RY Edison 

- FBI Dir. Kash Patel: An IED was placed at MacDill Air Force Base - home to CENTCOM and U.S. Special Operations Command.

A brother and sister have now been indicted. One is in custody for accessory and evidence tampering and the primary suspect is charged with explosives offenses and is currently in China. This FBI, working with our partners, will continue pursuing all those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice, no matter where they are

-Construction and road closures during the busy bein hazmanim erev Pesach season. No updates from Lakewood township.

- Police are searching for an assailant who shot a 17-year-old in the face after being confronted Wednesday night at the Ocean County Mall in Toms River, officials said.

The teen is in stable condition at an area hospital, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday morning.

- Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is scheduled to appear in a Manhattan courtroom Thursday for the first time since his arrest, as he moves to have the drug-trafficking case against him dismissed.

Ultimate Kashering Guide for Pesach

 Watch Before You Clean! 

 This complete Kashering guide walks you through everything you need to know — from ovens and stoves to sinks, counters, and more. Rabbi Yaacov Haber lays out the Halacha and the practical steps, clearly and simply. If you're preparing your kitchen for Pesach, this is the one video to watch. From last year.  Got questions about your kitchen setup? Ask in the comments 

Chapters

0:00 Introduction 

16:10 Old dishes 

21:30 Kashering Glass 

27:10 Kashering Sink and 

35:45 Covering Countertops

41:45 Kashering Ovens 

56:55 Kashering Stoves

11:20 pm 

- Trump considers sending an additional 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East, providing more options in the Iran War — WSJ

- Iran launched another ballistic missile with cluster munitions toward central Israel tonight 

- Trump is extending the deadline for Iran: "As per Iranian Government request, please let this statement serve to represent that I am pausing the period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 Days to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 P.M., Eastern Time. Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are going very well. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP"

- Israel has become convinced that Trump may try to end the war soon, and therefore shifted most of its airstrikes from targeting the destabilization of the Iranian regime to inflicting severe damage on its military. The shift indicates that Israel has given up on the dream of toppling the regime through air power. (Wall Street Journal)

- The Shatz-Ashdod Rebbe is warning the chareidi public to avoid traveling through Sinai if possible, citing harassment at Sharm el-Sheikh airport. He says religious practices like davening or wearing a yarmulke may be restricted, and described incidents of security confronting travelers.

- Hezbollah launched a barrage of some 20 rockets at northern Israel a short while ago.

The rockets triggered sirens in Chaifa and across the Galilee. most of the rockets were intercepted by air defenses, and others were allowed to hit open areas.

- Official: Trump believes a ground invasion of Iran will force Tehran to capitulate

- An IDF soldier was killed and four others were wounded in a Hezbollah anti-tank missile attack in southern Lebanon earlier today, name of soldier id  Elchanan Volansky hyd 21, of Yerushalyim

- Reporter"  Are you going to go in for the uranium?

Trump: "Let's assume I was or I wasn't. Why would I ever answer a question?! What kind of a question? Am I going to go in for the — Oh, yeah, I'm going in. We're going in tomorrow at 3 o'clock!"

- Trump: "They now have the chance, that is Iran, to permanently abandon their nuclear ambitions, and to chart a new path forward... if they don't, we're their worst nightmare. In the meantime, we'll just keep blowing them away."

- Reports of additional impact sites in Nahariya on utilities infrastructure of gas and electricity 

- Trump: "Let me set the record straight. Iran is begging to make a deal, not me."

- Trump on Iran: "I say they're lousy fighters but great negotiators" 

-Update on Nahariya attack A man in his 30s was killed in a Hezbollah rocket strike, he died from shrapnel wounds, another man in his 50s was seriously injured and is being taken to the hospital, officials said.

- Trump on Iran: "They are begging to work out a deal. I don't know if we'll be able to do that. I don't know if we're willing to do that. They should've done that four weeks ago

- Several Hezbollah rocket impacts in Nahariya, Northern Israel. Reports of a person critically injured and 2 lightly

- Iran rejects the US offer. A senior Iranian official told Reuters: The US proposal is perceived by Tehran as 'one-sided and unfair,' serving only the interests of the US and Israel. Iran's initial response, conveyed to Pakistan as well, was that the proposal did not meet the minimum requirements.

- Security officials estimate that this morning’s rocket fire is unusual compared to recent days, suggesting an attempt to increase pressure on Israel’s home front at a sensitive time in diplomatic talks. The fire toward the Ben Gurion Airport area is seen as an effort to disrupt air travel and plans to ease outbound flights from Israel.

- Israel says the 200th cargo plane has landed under Operation “Roaring Lion,” part of its ongoing air-sea bridge. Over 8,000 tons of military gear have been delivered via more than 200 flights and ships to support IDF operations.

- Flights leaving Israel are slowly easing: airlines expect about 70 passengers per flight and plan to gradually increase the number of flights to ease the financial burden for airlines and backlog of flights. chanel 14

- An Iranian source told the Iranian news agency Tasnim that Iran's response to the 15 clauses proposed by the US was officially sent last night through intermediaries, and Iran is waiting for the other side's response.

7:30 am

-11 injured in successive Iranian missile salvos and in Hezbollah drone attack as Iran fires 6 missile salvos at Israel within hours, many with cluster warheads. Impact sites in Yerushalayim Tel Aviv, Cholon, Janeiro Tilva, China, Pirates Atta, kfar Qassim, Bedouin villages.

- IDF soldiers killed in South Lebanon after coming in contact with Hezbollah terrorist Ori Greenberg hyd 21, from Petach Tikva.

-Israel says it has killed IRGC Navy chief responsible for Hormuz chokehold 

- The US is working on options for a “final blow” to Iran that could see American ground troops deployed on Iranian soil, as well as a major bombing effort, Axios reports, if talks fail.

-Israel planned to ease flight restrictions before Pesach , but instead decided to tighten them this morning and cancel the planned relaxations after a government assessment due to Iranian rocket salvos today.

- Pakistani official says Israel backed off killing Iran’s Araghchi, Qalibaf at Pakistani-US reques

- President Donald Trump says Iranian negotiators are “begging” for a deal after what he describes as having been “militarily obliterated,”

“They better get serious soon, before it is too late, because once that happens, there is NO TURNING BACK, and it won’t be pretty,”

-Trump: “The Iranian negotiators are very different and “strange.” They are “begging” us to make a deal, which they should be doing since they have been militarily obliterated, with zero chance of a comeback, and yet they publicly state that they are only “looking at our proposal.” WRONG!!! They better get serious soon, before it is too late, because once that happens, there is NO TURNING BACK, and it won’t be pretty! President DJT”

-Trump: “NATO NATIONS HAVE DONE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO HELP WITH THE LUNATIC NATION, NOW MILITARILY DECIMATED, OF IRAN. THE U.S.A. NEEDS NOTHING FROM NATO, BUT “NEVER FORGET” THIS VERY IMPORTANT POINT IN TIME! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Fragment in Yerushalayim  area

Chaifa

Tel Aviv

Zetunya

Chasunas: 

Fried  - Fleiaher Ne'emas Hachaim 

Gelb - Hollander Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Grama  - Siegfried Fountain Ballroom 

Ritterman - Rubin  Cedar Palace

 Weather: 55° Sun and clouds mixed tomorrow temps will be n the 70's

- Elon Musk’s offer to pay TSA salaries has been declined by the White House, per CBS

- USPS Adds 8% Fuel Surcharge on Packages Starting April 26

- Congressman Jeff Van Drew New Jersey state Democrats just voted against turning over violent illegal criminals to ICE. Murderers. Traffickers. ... This is who they are choosing to protect.

- Smell of smoke Controlled burns are underway in parts of Ocean County including Manchester, Jackson and other locations. Residents may notice smoke in the area. These are prescribed burns by NJ Forest Fire Service.

Pesach Bein Hazmanim begins in BMG as the yeshiva ends the winter zman. Last might Rav Yaakov Forcheimer gave a pre pesach Halacha shiur.

- The Kollel Shomrei Hachomos Pushka truck will be in the Toms River area today at Riverwood Chase Woodlands way, Hickory Grande maple Ave, Belz 12345

-Shop Rite Kedem Grape Juice 64oz 2 for $7

Gourmet Glatt case of kedem Grape juice 8 64oz $33 about $4.13 per bottle.

- Just in time for Chol Hamoed Pesach Six Flags Great Adventure just announced that it will open for the 2026 season on Saturday, March 28. The Jackson theme park's Wild Safari also will open the same day.

- Tonight Lakewood BOE meeting:

The Lakewood School District is proposing a $327 million budget for the 2026–2027 school year that includes a request for a new $138 million state loan, as it continues to deal with significant debt and awaits approval of a prior $100 million loan.

- The Lakewood Board of Education rejected a $50,000 bid for a property on 133 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd after it fell far below the $1 million minimum, and has re-listed it with a reduced minimum of $750,000. The Board also received bids for the Ella G. Clarke and Lakewood Early Childhood Center properties, but since all offers for the larger property came in below the $30 million minimum, officials may reject the bids and move forward with negotiations with interested parties.

- NJ becomes a sanctuary state.

Gov Mikie Sherrill: : I am signing three new bills to limit the Trump Administration’s overreach and keep New Jerseyans safe.

 The first bill will help to protect people’s privacy  preventing state agencies from sharing information on people’s immigration status, unless required by law or judicial warrant

The second bill codifies a policy – issued by the state Attorney General – that limits the degree to which state and local law enforcement need to collaborate with federal immigration agents.

The third bill bans any law enforcement officers from hiding their faces – and it requires them to clearly identify themselves before making an arrest.

We know the Trump Administration has challenged some of these measures in the past.

 We beat them in court then – and we’re happy to meet them in court again if they decide to sue now. Nothing is going to stop us from standing up for New Jersey and against Donald Trump’s overreach.

- Hundreds of weddings in Bnei Brak were disrupted after the Dekel and Heichlei Malchus event halls were ordered closed after police found that the venues had employed and housed nine individuals illegally.

- Two suspects, aged 47 and 45, have been arrested in London in connection with the arson attack in Golders Green on ambulances belonging to a Jewish rescue organization.

Police are also investigating a possible link to the regime in Iran. The investigation is ongoing.

- The Jackson Jewish Community Council announced multiple supervised chometz burning locations across Jackson Township for Wednesday, April 1, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sites include Bais Yaakov Elementary School on Citadel Drive, Johnson Memorial Park on Kierych Memorial Drive, Royal Grove Shul on East Veterans Highway, and ShopRite of Jackson on North County Line Road.

- The New Jersey Forest Fire Service dedicated the Veterans Fire Tower in Jackson, Ocean County, New Jersey’s first new fire tower in 78 years. Located at the New Jersey Forest Service’s State Tree Nursery, the Veterans Fire Tower stands at 133 feet tall and helps protect more than 516,000 residents and nearly 200,000 homes across Ocean and Monmouth counties

9:00pm

-Delta airlines Cancels All Israel Flights Through September 5, 2026.

Delta has canceled all Tel Aviv routes for months ahead, including JFK and Atlanta, and delayed its planned Boston launch indefinitely due to the ongoing security situation. Passengers can rebook, get credits, or request refunds.

-Trump on Iran: "They are negotiating, by the way, and they want to make a deal so badly, but they're afraid to say it because they figure they'll be killed by their own people. They're also afraid they'll be killed by us"

- Reuters report: Iran told mediators that Lebanon must be included in any ceasefire agreement with the US and Israel, according to six regional sources familiar with Tehran's position. "Iran prioritizes Lebanon - it will not accept Israeli violations in Lebanon like what happened after the 2024 ceasefire," said one of the regional sources

- CNN: Iran has set traps and moved additional military forces and air defense systems to Kharg Island in recent weeks, in preparation for the possibility of a US operation to capture the island. US allies in the Gulf warn the US of significant losses to its forces if it continues with a ground operation there and recommend not carrying it out.

- WH press secretary Karoline Leavitt:

President Trump's preference has always been on the side of peace, and there should be no more death and destruction.

But if Iran does not accept the current situation and fails to understand that it has been defeated militarily, Trump will strike Iran in an unprecedented manner. She said that Iran had not rejected the proposals and that talks are ongoing. "US President Donald Trump is not bluffing. He is ready to make them live through hell. Iran should not miscalculate again."

-Rep. Nancy Mace: Just walked out of a House Armed Services briefing on Iran. Let me repeat: I will not support troops on the ground in Iran, even more so after this briefing

- Responding to US truce conditions, Iran demands recognition of its ‘natural, legal right’ to control Hormuz

- Israel’s wartime restrictions on the country’s airspace are expected to remain in place through April 16, subject to security developments. Foreign airlines can’t operate flights to and from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport.

- Israel is working to urgently hit as many high-priority targets in Iran as it can due to concerns that US President Donald Trump could end the war suddenly, the New York Times reports, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday instructed the military to take out as much of Iran’s industry as possible in the coming 48 hours.

- Senior US official: So far, we have not received an official Iranian response rejecting our proposal for negotiations

- Iran claimed Wednesday it launched Qader cruise missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group near the Strait of Hormuz. The strike was presented as retaliation after senior Iranian officials dismissed a proposed 15-point ceasefire plan from the Trump administration.

- Iran could open a new front in the Bab el-Mandab Strait if attacks are carried out on Iranian territory or its islands, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim cites an unnamed Iranian military source as saying.

- A commander in a Hezbollah-allied militia was captured by Israeli troops during an overnight raid on the Lebanese side of Mount Dov, the IDF says.

- Official Iranian media: Iran rejects Trump's proposal to end the war. Iran SETS ITS OWN conditions: Iran sets 5 conditions for ending the war:

Iran demands an end to aggression and eliminations by the enemy.

Iran demands concrete guarantees to prevent the recurrence of war.

Iran demands guaranteed payment of compensation for war-related damages.

Iran demands a complete end to the war on all fronts, including against all resistance groups (all its proxies - including Hezbollah

Iran demands recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz as its natural and legal right.

11am

- ELAL Update: Israel has significantly reduced air traffic, resulting in all outbound flights from Israel being canceled through April 4, including return trips. Limited flights are currently operating to major destinations including New York (JFK and EWR), Los Angeles, Miami, London, Paris, Rome, and Athens, while inbound flights to Israel continue without restrictions. Most affected passengers have been rebooked, and remaining travelers will be accommodated based on ticket order, with priority given to urgent cases. Outbound ticket sales are suspended through April 15, though inbound tickets remain available subject to space.

- Hundreds of frum travelers are leaving via Egypt Sharm el Sheikh airport 

- Arkia airlines: We would like to inform you that Arkia operates with a local service provider at Aqaba Airport, including three Israeli representatives on site who support and oversee operations on an ongoing basis.

Aqaba Airport is fully coordinated and working in close cooperation with Arkia, providing professional, efficient, and high-quality service to all passengers. In addition, we are aware of the specific needs of the Orthodox community traveling through Aqaba, and we are committed to providing sensitive, respectful, and tailored service at the highest standard.

- Heavy rocket fire continues from Hezbollah at least  two injured in Karmiel. 

- An Iranian security-political source to Al-Mayadeen: Tehran informed Pakistan that it CAN NOT accept the 15 clauses of the US proposal for negotiations

- Sources for the Iranian news agency Fars "The US has increased efforts to achieve a ceasefire and start indirect negotiations with Iran, BUT Tehran views a ceasefire and negotiations under the current conditions as illegitimate. Ending the war is only possible by achieving Iran's strategic goals."

- The Israeli security cabinet is scheduled to meet tonight to discuss the next phase of the war.

- A ballistic missile launched from Iran has targeted the Orot Rabin power plant, Israel’s largest electricity generation facility located in Cadera. The Israel Electric Corporation claimed that no damage was caused to its infrastructure following Iran’s ballistic missile attack.

- The Israeli Air Force bombed several Iranian weapon production sites in Tehran overnight, the military says.According to the IDF, the targeted facilities were used by Iran to manufacture various aerial and naval weapons, including those intended for Hamas, Hezbollah, and other proxy groups.

- Israel Defense Minister Katz: “We approved a series of targets for an attack in Iran. The IDF has crossed the threshold of 15,000 munitions in Iran, 4 times more than Operation Rising Lion.

- Israel Defense Forces carried out a strike that killed several armed Hamas Terrorists from the Nukhba unit while they were conducting a military training exercise in central Gaza.

- The Israeli government has approved the call-up of up to 400,000 reservists, amid the ongoing war with Iran.The military says that this does not constitute the actual number of reservists that the IDF is calling up, but rather a "ceiling that allows flexibility... according to operational needs."

- Iran claims to have fired missiles at USS Abraham Lincoln after senior Iranian officials dismissed Trump’s ceasefire proposal, U.S. officials have not confirmed whether the USS Abraham Lincoln came under attack — The Times

Chasunas:

Waldman - Diena  Fountain Ballroom

Mendlowitz - Salamon  Ateres Reva 

Walkin - Tahler  Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Eichenholtz - Kresh  Ne'emas Hachaim

-Hashkafa in the workplace Q&A with Rav Elya Brudny and Rav Yosef Elefant at the  Beru in Toms River 8:30pm

By Rabbi Shlomo Gissinger Zatzal  

  How to clean properly for Pesach without making yourself insane 

Pesach – Z'man Cherusainu – is quickly approaching. We are all anxiously and impatiently awaiting its arrival. After all – the Seder nights in all their glory. The entire family – father, mother and children – sitting around the lavishly laden table – discussing in depth the very foundation of our emunah – יציאת מצרים. Our anticipation grows stronger with every passing day. Its unbearable – we can no longer wait!!! Or can we?? I must sadly admit that I've heard people say, “Pesach is unbearable”, “It's too hard”, “Not worth the work”. 

Sreifas Chometz 5775

If my previous description of the Seder doesn't seem to match yours – perhaps you're doing something wrong. I must elaborate a bit and I will occasionally quote and draw from the writings of HaRav HaGaon Rav Chaim Pinchaos Scheinberg zatzal Obviously, the primary problem is the pre-Pesach cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning. Unfortunately, the average housewife does 75% more cleaning than is required according to the halacha. Spring cleaning should be done after Pesach.

        The following items need not be washed for Pesach; Windows, walls, carpets,ceilings, doors and doorknobs. Linens, bedspreads, curtain, towels, fresh dish towels. For those who sell their chometz – all pots, pans, dishes, flatware, appliances (e.g. mixer, grinder, toaster, microwave etc.) and toys which are being stored away for Pesach.

        The closet / room where chometz and / or chometz utensils are being locked up does not need to be cleaned for Pesach. Rather, merely take a quick assessment of the approximate amount of chometz present there so that is may be properly listed among items being sold as chometz.

        Before beginning specific halachos regarding the preparation of the home and kitchen for Pesach, I wish to make it clear that I have no intention of abolishing Minhagim which have been passed down be Klal Yisroel from generation to generation. After all, the Shulchan Aruch and later poskim       (שער הציון סי' תמב ס''ק נב) commend Chumros (stringencies) for Pesach because, ישראל קדושים הם. Nevertheless, some practices adopted by women today are not an actual continuation of those minhagim. Furthermore, one is not permitted to perform stringencies when they infringe upon and undermine basic Torah obligations. For example, as stated above, women are obligated in all the mitzvos of the Seder as men are. They also have the mitzvah of Simchas Yom Tov –enjoying the Chag. How can these be accomplished when they are totally washed out, exhausted and too tense to even maintain a conversation!! We must maintain our priorities!

        Note: The rationale for some of the halachos stated below is based on the following premise. The obligation to search for and destroy Chometz applies to Chometz which is the size of one complete k'zayis (i.e. approximately the volume of one ounce. A standard whiskey cup holds one ounce) or more. According o some opinions even less than a k'zayis is problematic unless it is rendered unfit for human consumption. In consideration of that opinion, I have recommended, not required, (where applicable) to apply an ammonia/water solution to the chometz thus rendering it inedible. Do not confuse this halacha with the more stringent issur of consuming chometz.

Clothing: Pockets of adult clothing (i.e. specifically those which during the year mat have occasionally  contained chometz) and all children's clothing which will be worn on Pesach should be emptied of food and crumbs. Alternatively, if one resolves not to put any food in pockets during Pesach – follow the rules in the following sentence regarding other clothing. Pockets of other clothing (not to be worn on Pesach) need only be frisked for either edible crumbs of chometz (not little crumbs mixed with lint and dust) or a “considerable amount” of chometz.Note: a “considerable amount” equals a k'ziyas. Should one decide on Pesach to wear clothing whose pockets were not thoroughly cleaned – food may not be put into those pockets.Note: Clothing which will not be worn on Pesach and will be in a sealed closet and sold with the chometz – need not be checked at all.

Toys: a) Only those toys which may contain a ”considerable amount” of chometz must be cleaned of same. b) Toys which don't usually contain a ”considerable amount” of chometz but rather have small particles of slightly dirty chometz stuck to them, may be used as is on Pesach. c) in the rare case that small particles of chometz appear to be in edible condition – although according to the view of most Poskim, the toys may be used as is – care must be taken not to place those toys on areas where food is placed (e.g. tables, countertops, etc). Furthermore, as stated above, some poskim rule that in this case the chometz adhering to the toys should be rendered inedible. This may be accomplished in the following manner; 1)waterproof toys may be soaked (in a tub) in ammonia solution for a short time and then rinsed. By doing so, any chometz which may have been stuck to the toys becomes inedible and is no longer considered chometz. The toys may be dried and used as is. 2) Toys which can not be immersed in water can either be wiped with a sponge moistened with the ammonia solutuion as above or the chometz must be removed. Note: Any toys not being used on Pesach need not be checked but rather they may be sold with the chometz.

Seforim/Books: Since the only crumbs that might be present in seforim or books are less than a k'zayis, these items do not have to be cleaned for Pesach. However, care must be taken not to place them on areas where food is placed (e.g. tables, countertops, etc). Nevertheless, to avoid any problems, seforim/books which commonly have crumbs in them (e.g. Bentchers, etc.) should be cleaned or sealed away with the Chometz.

Preparing the Kitchen

Refrigerator/Freezer: should be washed with ammonia / water solution and may then be used without lining the shelves with paper etc.

Range Top: Clean thoroughly then light flames for ten minutes. Cover the area between the burners with aluminum foil. Note: the drip rings/pans need only be cleaned, not kashered.

Oven – self-cleaning: set the self clean at the highest setting for one hour.

Oven – non self-cleaning: apply acid solution (e.g. EasyOff), rinse and then light for one hours at the highest seting.

Microwave: Clean thoroughly (especially around fan area) then don't use for twenty four hours. Boil water in the microwave for several minutes so that it will fill with vapor. Since the validity ofkashering plastic for Pesach is questionable, use only when Pesach food is covered e.g in a plastic bag.

Sink: Clean thoroughly then don't use with very hot water (i.e. too hot to touch with one's bare hand) for twenty four hours and then perform Iruy (i.e. pour boiling water) on entire surface including the spout.

Counter tops: Clean thoroughly with ammonia solution then either cover with aluminum foil etc. or perform Iruy and use as is. Hot Pesach food should not be placed directly (i.e. without a dish or container) on counter.

Pantry and cabinets: Clean thoroughly with ammonia solution and then use as is (i.e. without lining with paper etc).

Food and Non food Products

        In order to understand the following halachos, a brief introduction is necessary: Torah – prohibited foods (e.g. non-slaughtered meat/fowl, pork etc.) which have become unfit for human consumption, are no longer prohibited Min HaTorah. Nevertheless, Mi'dRabbonon, one is forbidden to intentionally ingest these unfit foods. The reason for this issur is termed ‘אחשבי. By ingesting the unfit food one has made a statement that for him that food is indeed edible. Therefore, even if the food is unfit for animal (canine) consumption it is Rabbinically prohibited.

        Chometz, however, is somewhat unique in that it is prohibited to be eaten even if unfit for human consumption providing that is is at least fit for animal (canine) consumption. Being that the Torah prohibited leaven even though it is technically inedible, so too, moldy bread can also be used to ferment dough and is thus also prohibited. However, mixtures containing chometz which can no longer be used as a leavening agent fall back into the category of all Issuurim and thus when unfit for human consumption they are no longer prohibited. Nevertheless, consuming them is Rabbinically prohibited because of ‘אחשבי. 

There are three prohibitions relating to chometz; 1) Consumption, 2) Deriving benefit (e.g. feeding pets Chometz), 3) Ownership. Chometz which is inedible and unable to be used to sour dough may be owned and even used for any use providing that it is not ingested. Thus, the following products may be used on Pesach without any Kosher for Pesach label;

All cosmetics (e.g creams, ointments, powders, nail polish, lipstick, blush, eyeshadow, deodorants, hair spray, shampoos, perfumes, etc) Note: When not using a new lipstick, check the old one for crumbs.

All cleaning agents (e.g. soaps – solid /liquid, dish washing and laundry detergent, waxes and polishes, etc.)

All paper goods, plastic ware, aluminum foil, etc.

Once again I wish to reiterate that my intention is not to dissuade those wishing to follow more stringent opinions form doing so. Rather, I have presented the halachos according to the opinions of those Poskim whom I feel one may follow להלכה ולמעשה.

 weather: 46° Abundant sunshine. 

- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill will sign all three ICE related bills Wednesday morning in Newark

- NYC AG Letitia James has rejected the proposed merger between Maimonides Health and NYC Health plus Hospitals, putting the deal in serious doubt. The decision reflects concerns about oversight, financial risk, and potential impacts on patient care, leaving the future of the merger uncertain.

- Effective April 20, 2026, the U.S. Army is increasing the maximum enlistment age from 34 to 42 and eliminating waiver requirements for a single conviction of possession of marijuana.

- OpenAI said it’s closing Sora, the short-form video app that went viral after its launch six months ago.

- United Airlines introduces Relax Row: 3 Economy seats with leg rests that create a cozy lie-flat bed with a mattress pad, blanket and two pillows. It will be available next year on Boeing 787 Dreamliners and expand to over 200 of United's 787s and 777s by 2030, positioned between standard economy and premium plus cabins. Pricing to come. 

- Germany's Volkswagen is in talks with Rafael, the Israeli Iron Dome maker, over a deal that would switch production at one of their factories from cars to missile defense

- After pressure from Washington to take action on the issue, the government will approve the establishment of a unit in the Ministry of Defense to deal with the hilltop youth in tge5 settlements, with a budget of 130 million shekels for the next three years

- Rav Yitzchak Meir Roshatzky, a posek on Hilchos Pesach in Eretz Yisrael, advised that weight loss injections like Ozempic may reduce appetite and affect fulfilling the mitzvos of matzah, maror, and afikoman. He recommends consulting a halachic authority before use. This guidance was issued after consultation with rabbanim and kashrus experts to ensure proper Pesach standards.

- Today, the Kollel Shomrei Hachomos pushka truck will be visiting the Jackson 21 Royal Grove neighborhoods in Jackson as well as Pine Lake Park in Manchester. The truck will be available from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, giving residents the opportunity to drop off their pushkas.

- An Israeli was arrested today at Egypt’s Taba airport after putting on tefillin while waiting for a flight, and another Chareidi traveler was reportedly reprimanded by authorities for learning Gemara at the airport. Israeli officials intervened, and the detained passenger was later released and allowed to board a different flight

- A 41-year-old Colorado man, Christopher Neff, has been indicted on 15 charges, including aggravated manslaughter, after allegedly driving drunk the wrong way on the New Jersey Turnpike and causing a crash that killed four yeshiva bochurim right after Sukkos  Yaakov Kilberg, Aharon Lebovits, Shlomo Cohen, and Chaim Grossman Z"L. Authorities say Neff had been drinking before the incident and had a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit. He was also charged with weapons offenses after firearms were found in his vehicle. He remains in jail and is expected to be arraigned in early April.

- R' Aaron Hirsch, a  community activist has entered the race for Lakewood Township Committee seeking to run for a seat as a Republican in the upcoming primary election 

- The following approved companies produce Pesach products free of xanthan gum. : Unger’s, Bakers Choice, Blooms, Haddaga, Gefen, Glicks, Landau’s, Mehadrin Dairy, Ostreicher’s, and Balebuste

- Bein Hazmanim shiur today at Lutzk B"M 1pm by rav Yisroel Goldblatt shlita

- Lakewood planning board meeting today 6 pm watch livestream Here on the agenda an application to create 13 lots in the Oak Vine area Oak, Elroy, and Halsey Streets Block 1005, Lots 1 & 4 

-Pesach sale items Kosher West Chicken Legs Family Pack, Hisachdus-Kcl  $1.99 / lb

Chicken Cutlets Family Pack, $7.49 / lb

Nutmeg Chicken cutlets $6.79 (Marvid hisachdus or wsmndl

15 dozen eggs at Bingo $20

- A major development in the world of chazzanus in Yerushalayim was announced as Yeshurun Synagogue in Rechavia named Yitzchak Meir Helfgott as its new chief chazzan, where he will perform with choirs. He succeeds Nissim Saal, who held the position for the past three years. and rumors are that he may go next  door to the great synagogue of Yerushalayim. Helfgot was chazzan at Park East synagogu in NYC for over 25 years. (Matzav)

- The Dinover Rebbe of Toms River  Matzos with his Kehila last night at the Neimark Shul.

- Federal immigration ICE agents sent to assist at airports across the country have been confronted by travelers, including a woman at Newark Liberty International Airport who called them “Nazis.”

“Nazis don’t belong in America, and they don’t belong in airports,” the unidentified woman said when the agent appeared at the airport on Monday morning. NJ

- A new bill sponsored by New Jersey state Senators  would rename all township committees in the state to "township council;" townships would be required to update all materials to reflect this title change under the bill.

-In a move that indicates a desire to participate on the national political stage, Gov. Mikie Sherrill has launched a federal political action committee, Mission to Deliver PAC, to boost federal and statewide Democratic candidates across the U.S. in the 2026 midterm election.

11:00pm

Per a report from the Wall Street Journal, Iran has responded to the Trump administration’s proposal for a ceasefire with demands that far surpass the characterization of maximalist. Iran has demanded the closure of all U.S. bases in the Gulf region, a new Strait of Hormuz framework, that would allow Iran to charge fees for vessels that transit, the end of all sanctions on Iran, an end to Israeli operations against Lebanese Hezbollah, and no discussion on Iran’s ballistic missile program. Such demands have been called ridiculous and unrealistic by U.S. officials

9pm

-Update missile intercepted 

Red alert incoming rockets from Iran sirens sounding in central and south  regions 

- C14: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf received temporary immunity from Israel and the US, valid at least for the entire five days of negotiations underway with Tehran. 

- Donald Trump is reportedly seeking a one-month ceasefire with Iran and the US has submitted a 15-point peace plan to Tehran. Middle East envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are working on a framework which involves 'the declaration of a monthlong ceasefire period, during which the sides would negotiate' the peace plan, sources told Israel's Channel 12.

 Israeli Channel 12 said U.S. Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and American businessman Jared Kushner were working on a mechanism that would introduce a ceasefire and allow the U.S. and Iran to negotiate on a 15-point plan. US 15-point Iran deal targets nuclear sites, proxies and Hormuz Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan destroyed, enriched uranium sent to IAEA All sanctions lifted in return with civilian nuclear program at Bushehr plant.

Iran denies the deal calling it fake news to manipulate markets

-Israel and the United States attacked the nuclear facility in Bushehr.

-Victim identified Nuriel Dubin, 27, was murdered by Hezbollah fire this evening in the north. She was supposed to get married this coming September.   

-  Bnei Brak update 9 injuredin direct hit

Magen David Adom updates the wounded toll of the Iranian cluster bomb impacts in Bnei Brak to nine. They include a man aged 23 in moderate condition, who was hit by shrapnel, and eight others in good condition including six children  who were hit by a blast or shrapnel, MDA says.

-At least three people are lightly injured after Iranian cluster munitions hit Bnei Brak, first responders say.Magen David Adom says they include a man aged 23 who was hit by shrapnel, and a woman aged 80 and a 7-year-old boy who were hit by glass shards. Several more bomblets struck Petach Tikva, with no reports of injuries there.

                          Bnei Brak this evening

- An Israeli was arrested today at Egypt’s Taba airport after putting on tefillin while waiting for a flight, and another Chareidi traveler was reportedly reprimanded by authorities for learning Gemara at the airport. Israeli officials intervened, and the detained passenger was later released and allowed to board a different flight.

- Trump: Iran gave us a gift, and the gift arrived today. It’s worth a lot of money. I won’t say what the gift was, but it showed me that we’re talking to the right people. It wasn’t related to nuclear matters, but to oil and gas.

Trump: "I can tell you they'd like to make a deal." "Their Navy's gone, their Air Force is gone, their communications are gone... We are roaming free over Tehran."

- MDA 2 lightly hurt by glass shards following Iranian missile impact in Tzefas 

- Major General Brandon R. Tegtmeyer, commander of the 78th Airborne Division, and his staff received an order from the Pentagon to deploy to the Middle East. Thousands of paratroopers from the 78th Airborne Division’s Rapid Reaction Force (IRF) are preparing for possible ground operations against Iran, according to Fox News officials

-Over 40 rockets fired from Lebanon into the north ny Hezbollah. One woman was killed from the attack by fragments at Machanayim junction 

-Israel to extend the nationwide state of emergency until April 14

-EL AL is drastically reducing operations due to government restrictions only 15 outbound flights daily with a 50-passenger limit per flight. Limited routes will operate to major cities (NY, LA, Miami, London, Paris, Rome, Athens). Outbound seats are extremely scarce (about 5% of normal), prioritized by original booking date and urgent humanitarian/medical needs. Inbound flights to Israel continue without passenger limits. Cancelled passengers can get refunds or credits. Outbound ticket sales are paused until April 15.

- Four hurt, including two infants, as missile fragment hits home in southern Bedouin community 

- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is pushing Trump to continue the war against Iran, claiming that the joint military operation of the US and Israel provides a “historic opportunity” to reshape the Middle East. In several conversations last week, bin Salman conveyed

- The Lebanese government declares the Iranian ambassador in Beirut "persona non grata" and ordered him to leave the country by Sunday

- President Trump's team and Iran might hold peace talks this week in Pakistan, in person

President Donald Trump appears to be determined to reach a deal with Iran aimed at ending hostilities ‌in the Middle East, three senior Israeli officials said on Tuesday. The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that they viewed it is unlikely that Iran would agree to ⁠U.S. demands in any new round of negotiations (Reuters)

- Channel 2: The government is expected to approve today the mobilization of 400,000 reservists, against the backdrop of the expansion of the operation in Lebanon and the continuation of the war in Iran.

- No injuries or impacts are reported following Iran’s latest ballistic missile attack the 10th since midnight and a concurrent Hezbollah rocket attack. The Iranian missile had triggered sirens across southern Israel, and the Hezbollah rockets from Lebanon set off alerts in Karmiel and nearby towns in the Galilee.

- South Lebanon: IDF Golani eliminated 8 terrorists and destroyed the tunnel from which they emerged.

- Wall Street Journal: Saudi Arabia and the Emirates are on the verge of joining the fight against Iran due to the damage to their energy infrastructure. According to the report, Riyadh is already allowing the US to use its bases for attacks, and the crown prince is considering direct involvement, while the Emirates is intensifying economic pressure and closing Iranian institutions on its territory.

- Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that Israel will maintain control of a “security zone” in southern Lebanon, up to the Litani River, until the threat of Hezbollah is removed, as the Air Force continued to pound targetsqq belonging to the Iran-backed terror group, which kept up its rocket barrages on northern Israel.

-Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threaten to conduct “heavy” missile and drone attacks on Israel in what it describes as support for Lebanese and Palestinian civilians.

“We warn the regime’s criminal army that if its crimes against civilians in Lebanon and Palestine persist,” Israeli forces “will be the target of heavy missile and drone strikes.eq q AQUARIUM+`! Q10 q!1--

Kiddush Levana opportunity 

Chasunas: 

Cohen - Kammer Ateres Reva

Koslowitz - Mandelbaum Cedar Palace 

Greenstein - Nadler Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Sassoon - Debbah Fountain Ballroom

Stolov - Rubenstein Ateres Esther

Gradon  - Fried Ateres Blima 

Weather Cold  low 29°

 Weather: 46° Showers early, then cloudy in the afternoon Chance of rain 40%

- Federal Communications Commission orders a ban on the import of all ​new foreign-made consumer Internet routers FCC said these routers pose "a severe cybersecurity risk." China holds about 60% of the U.S. router market. The ban does not affect existing models but targets new ones (Bloomberg) 

- A large explosion occured at Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas: Massive fires seen raging with heavy smoke visible for miles. A large explosion occured at Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas: Massive fires seen raging with heavy smoke visible for miles. 

-NJ democrats  just passed 3 bills to fight back against Trump and ICE Assemblyman Avi Schnal voted yes on two  of the bills while information for the 3rd has not been made public yet The New Jersey Legislature passed three immigration-related bills and sent them to Mikie Sherrill for signature. The measures would limit cooperation with ICE, restrict sharing of driver data and immigration status, and require police officers to identify themselves while limiting mask use during arrests. 

About 100 people rallied outside the New Jersey State House protesting vote. Rep Paul Kanitra urged Mikie Sherrill to reject three bills that would limit cooperation with ICE and expand protections for undocumented immigrants, calling the measures extreme.  Paul Kanitra claimed Democrats support policies benefiting Illegal immigrants that cost New Jersey over $7 billion annually. He also argued they rely on undocumented residents for census counts to maintain legislative and congressional representation, accusing them of ignoring the financial impact on taxpayers. 

The Whitehouse  previously criticized the legislation citing a case in Lakewood when a mother and daughter were killed  by a drunk driver  who was illegal and should have been deported  for prior DWI  arrests.

- New Jersey and New York lawmakers Paul Kanitra R-Ocean and Monica Martinez say $50 toll violation fees unfairly punish one-time mistakes. They’re proposing new legislation to reduce fees for occasional offenders and target repeat violators instead, after finding most drivers cited are not habitual offenders.

- Trump: "Schumer is gone, I mean, he's a Palestinian... He used to be pro-Israel, now he's pro-Palestine. I've never seen anything like it. And, you know, he's he's worried he's going to lose this next election, which it only depends if anybody runs against him. If anybody runs against him, he'll lose." -President Trump

- Adirei Hatorah  notifies  there will be a 5th maamad kavod hatorah  event taking place on Sunday, May 31st, a week after Shavuos. No venue has been named but all previous events took place at Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia which has been renamed  Xfinity Mobile Arena 

-Pesach 2026 lakewood Complete Price Comparison 5-Store Specials Comparison It is for sale comparison, not daily prices see HERE 

Prices and availability may vary. Data was scraped from store flyers and may contain errors. Always verify in-store. Last updated: March 23, 2026.

- Delta airlines has rerouted to Laguardia flights to Atlanta 

- The Kollel Shomrei Hachomos Pushka truck will ber in jackson Brookwood and Flair neighborhoods today from 1-7 pm

- Tefillos for אריאלה אביגיל בת דינה ציפורה a Jewish lady who was injured in the air  Canada plane accident last night at Laguardia airport.

- Rav Dov Landau shlita with a message ahead of Pesach "One must be alert to the difficulty of the household members and instill a joyful atmosphere; one can tell a few jokes."

- NJ Filing day deadline today for politicians seeking to get on the June 2nd primary ballot for congress or senate need to get the required amount of signatures 

- The Lakewood DPW facility, located at 1 America Avenue, is currently operating on extended hours from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. On Tuesday, March 31, the site will remain open overnight through Wednesday, April 1, until 3:00 p.m.

Next week there will be a second round of curbside trash collection for all residential zones and the opening of multiple temporary drop-off locations a day before erev Pesach.

- Lakewood Township announced that there will be nine public Chometz food burning sites including one in West Gate at Hillside Boulevard and Brisk Lane

- Jersey City is asking the state for $150 million in state aid as it looks for a way to emerge from a $255 million budget deficit, officials said.

- Lakewood planning board meeting tomorrow with application to create 13 lots in the Oak Vine area Oak, Elroy, and Halsey Streets Block 1005, Lots 1 & 4

- Ocean County will host a free document shredding event this Friday in Lakewood at the DPW, 1 America Ave, from 9 AM to 12 PM.paper only - Documents with Social Security or open bank account numbers

- Golders Green hatzolah had Four of six ambulances destroyed in a hate-filled attack. govt officials in UK pledged four replacements via the London Ambulance Service, but they will take months to transfer. Hatzola launched a fundraiser to cover urgent needs for now

- Newark Liberty International Airport's air traffic control tower was evacuated earlier after a burning smell was detected from an elevator, leading to a ground stop. The FAA confirmed no fire, and operations were shifted to a backup tower. As a result, flights are delayed.

- Donald Trump, who said he supports ICE agents wearing masks during enforcement operations, but does not want them wearing masks when assisting at airports during the current staffing shortages. "The people coming into the airport, typically speaking, aren't murderers, killers, drug dealers, etc." "I didn't think [masks] was an appropriate look for an airport. I think it's a very appropriate look when they're out on the streets trying to find one of the 11,888 murderers that Sleepy Joe Biden let it do our country." - President Trump

At last night’s Mir dinner in Bellworks, the roshei yeshiva and hanhala traveled specially from Eretz Yisrael to help raise funds for the yeshiva as the dinnerwas plannedfor this week. Guests enjoyed a full exhibit celebrating the legacy of the Mashgiach, Rav Yerucham Levovitz, and received a commemorative sefer. Board members noted that even in these turbulent times, the fundraising surpassed previous campaigns. One honoree was granted the amud of the yeshiva, where tefillos have been recited for 50 years. 

- BDE:Petirah of Reb Shmuel Beller z”l, a Holocaust survivor who endured the horrors of Auschwitz and the Death March, and who rebuilt his life with remarkable strength, becoming a shining example of emunah, simcha, and ahavas Yisroel. He was 99/ Levaya held this morning in Boro Park at Shomrei Hadas with shivah in Monsey at 140 Horton Drive.

- In Bnei Brak, a woman approached a 10-year-old boy and cut off his peyos on 

The incident happened erev shabbos after a ball the boy was playing with accidentally hit her. The act was captured on security cameras, and the footage spread widely online.The woman was arrested and questioned on suspicion of assault and offending religious feelings. 

- FAA Statement

Air Canada Express Flight 8646 struck an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle after landing on Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The accident occurred around 11:40 p.m. local time on Sunday, March 22. The CRJ-900 was arriving from Montreal. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The NTSB is in charge of the investigation and will provide all updates.

The airport is closed. Visit the NOTAM site for additional information.

10:30pm

Heavy missile barrage from Iran over Gush Dan region. Several impact sites no injuries reported.

7:00 pm

-All clear given 

More Incoming missiles red alerts in Yerushalayim Bet Shemesh and central regions 

-Iran fired a cluster bomb missile at Israel's north with fragments falling in Chaifa  area. Damage was caused to a home in the Chaifa suburb of Nesher by a cluster munition Medics say there are no reports of injuries

4pm

- Lufthansa cancels flights to Israel through May 31

- Vice President Vance spoke today on the phone with Prime Minister Netanyahu and discussed with him the attempt to open negotiations between the US and Iran, according to a source familiar with the details. The source noted that Vance and Netanyahu discussed the components of a possible agreement to end the war with Iran

- The IDF confirms striking in Beirut a short while ago, saying it has launched a wave of airstrikes against Hezbollah targets

- Netanyahu : Trump updated me on new opportunity for Iran deal that ‘protects our interests “Earlier today, I spoke with our friends, President Trump. President Trump believes that there is a chance to leverage the great achievements of the IDF and the US military to realize the war goals of the agreement. An agreement that will protect our vital interests. At the same time, we continue to attack both Iran and Lebanon. We sanctify the missile and nuclear programs to the last detail and continue to severely harm Hezbollah. Just a few days ago we eliminated two more nuclear scientists and the hand is still outstretched. We will protect our vital interests in any situation.”

3:00 pm

- After a few hours if calm Iran fired  a missile towards  the south, it has been intercepted.

2pm

-Despite negotiations with Iran, the U.S. moves ahead with plans to deploy thousands of Marines, sailors, and elements of the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, sources tell CBS News. The buildup continues even as diplomacy is put on the table, signaling parallel tracks of negotiation and military pressure.

- Senior Israeli official: Contacts are underway for a meeting between senior Iranian and American officials in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital, later this week

Senior Israeli official: As part of the contacts for the summit in Pakistan, the possibility is being considered that U.S. Vice President Vance will be the senior American representative

Senior Israeli official: Israel knew that mediation efforts by several countries were underway to initiate talks between Iran and the U.S., but was surprised by Trump's statements that these contacts are progressing and that there are apparently agreements on 15 points (Ravid)

- Israir airlines: Effective immediately, flights will operate only to nearby destinations: Athens, Larnaca, Rome, Tbilisi, and Addis Ababa (including necessary humanitarian support). These destinations will serve as connection hubs for onward travel.

 Flight Cancellations: All flights booked through April 8, 2026, will be canceled in accordance with the new framework. Passengers will be offered either:

 A future travel voucher worth 130% of the original ticket value, valid for 24 months, or A full refund

 Reassignment of Passengers: Passengers who purchased tickets from Ben Gurion Airport to Athens, Larnaca, Rome, Tbilisi, and Addis Ababa will be reassigned to flights operating on these routes, subject to the updated schedules.

- President Trump outlines U.S. demands for Iran:

1. No nuclear bomb, no nuclear weapon, “not even close to it”

2. “Low key” on missiles

3. Peace in the Middle East

4. “We want the nuclear dust”

5. No enrichment

6. “We want the enriched uranium”

“If this happens, it’s a great start for Iran to build itself back. And it’s everything that we want.”

“And it’s also great for Israel and it’s great for the other Middle Eastern countries, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, all of them, Kuwait and Bahrain in particular. So it’s great for all of them.”

- Trump:"Tomorrow morning, we were expected to blow up their largest electric generating plants that cost over $10 billion to build. One shot. It's gone. It collapses. Why would they want that? So they called. I didn't call. They called. "They want, very much, to make a deal. We'd like to make a deal, too. We're going to get together today.""If it goes well, we're going to end up with settling this. Otherwise, we'll just keep bombing our little hearts out." 

- Trump refuses to disclose who is leading Iran right now: “Because I don't want them to be killed”

israeli source: The senior Iranian official with whom the US is conducting talks - Parliament Speaker Galibaf

-Trump: Q How would you get Iran's enriched uranium?

“It's very easy. If we have a deal with them, we're going down, and we’ll take it ourselves”

- Trump: Strait of Hormuz with Iran after regime change: It would be jointly controlled. Maybe me. Me and the Ayatollah, whoever the Ayatollah is! There'll also be a very serious form of a regime change”

-EL AL Flight Operations Update:

Some passengers may receive notifications in the coming hours regarding the cancellation of their flights. The decision to cancel these flights results from constraints beyond our control, which currently prevent the operation of regular flights from Israel, except in rare exceptional cases. At this time, and due to these restrictions, we are unable to offer an alternative flight.

We continue working to return passengers home within the existing limitations. Relevant customers will receive a proactive update with full flight details once flight assignment becomes possible.

Ticket sales for flights departing from Israel are closed until April 15, while inbound flights to Israel are available for purchase based on seat availability.

Customers whose flights were canceled due to the current situation are entitled to a refund or a credit voucher. Request a voucher or a refund.

- Trump: 'Iran wants to make a deal urgently, it could happen within five days or even sooner': Fox Business

- Hezbollah rocket fire from the north continues qith5one injured in Kiryat Shmona

7:30 am 

- Iranian Fars news agency: Trump backed down amid Tehran’s threats, no direct or indirect communications held with US

- Trump cancels the attack on the power infrastructure in Iran: “I AM PLEASE TO REPORT THAT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE COUNTRY OF IRAN, HAVE HAD, OVER THE LAST TWO DAYS, VERY GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS REGARDING A COMPLETE AND TOTAL RESOLUTION OF OUR HOSTILITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST. BASED ON THE TENOR AND TONE OF THESE IN DEPTH, DETAILED, AND CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS, WITCH WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK, I HAVE INSTRUCTED THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR TO POSTPONE ANY AND ALL MILITARY STRIKES AGAINST IRANIAN POWER PLANTS AND ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A FIVE DAY PERIOD, SUBJECT TO THE SUCCESS OF THE ONGOING MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Arkia Israeli Airlines stated that the “new flight framework does not allow us to operate in Israel,” adding that, starting tonight, the company’s aircraft will depart from Egypt and Jordan instead of Israeli airports.

- EL AL says new government limits on flights and passenger numbers will reduce its operations. The airline is reviewing how this affects safety and logistics, and plans to scale down while still maintaining essential flights to keep Israel connected. It will share updates soon and is urging authorities to open Ramon Airport to help support travel updatea.

- Washington Post: The United States is rapidly deploying about 4,500 Marines and sailors, backed by F-35 aircraft, helicopters, and amphibious forces, with additional forces on the way ahead of the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. “The Marines aren’t coming for decoration.”

At least two people are dead and about 60 people are injured in a collision between an Air Canada plane and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The airport is closed

Widespread power outages in large areas of Tehran this morning following intense attacks last night, residents told The New York Times

 Chasunas:

Frankel - Has Enfield Cedar Palace

Friedman - Jacobowitz Fountain Ballroom 

Springfield Yeshiva dinner Kesser Moshe 

MIR Dinner Bellworks

Weather 68° Considerable clouds, tonight  100% chance of rain. Tomorrow morning rain temps will drop to 30's some nights this week.

Isolated thunderstorms may appear over the Jersey Shore later this afternoon and tonight on March 22, according to the National Weather Service. The wet weather is expected between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m., the weather service said in its advisory.

- Anti swmitic araon attack on Hatzolah ambulances in Lonson Video shows 3 hooded men poor gas, ignite the blaze and flee the scene of a Hatzolah ambulance arson attack in Golders Green, London.

- NJ Gov Mikie Sherrill statement on Trump plan to send ICE agents to work for TSA at airports: "Every time Trump gets involved, he creates chaos for the American people. This latest proposal – deploying ICE agents to airports – is no different. Trump’s ICE has a track record of making communities less safe, and sending untrained ICE agents to staff our airports is not an acceptable solution. Instead, it’s time for Donald Trump and Washington Republicans to do their jobs and fund TSA.

- NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill wore a Hijab at a event in Newark celebrating the end of Ramadan.

- Moadim L'Simcha Pesach distribution at Blueclaws expect traffic in the area.

- Ben Gurion Airport officials recommends an immediate closure of the airspace

- Kollel Shomrei Hachomos pushka truck will be in south Lakewood developments today from 1pm -7pm

-Hachnosas sefer Torah will take place today Liluy Nishmas Habachur Aharon Nosson  Lebovits Z"L one of the 4 boys killed in a car accident after Sukkos. It will take place at Spruce st shul this afternoon 2pm.

- Suit and Hat sale today 470 Oberlin Lakewood hats $50 suits $100

- Hisachdus Harabonim Di’Lakewood-pesach 5786/ Recommended list by Rabbi y. Shain Here

- Busy  shopping day the Pesach sale at Bingo is  over  for now.

- Stop n shop removes sign from the location in Toms River as the store has closed.

- Mir Dinner today at BellWorks.

- Massive delays at JFK  and other Airport in NYC and across the US, crowds report waiting for hours in TSA lines

- President Trump confirms that ICE agents "will be going to airports" Monday as TSA delays continue across the country

"On Monday, ICE will be going to airports to help our wonderful TSA Agents who have stayed on the job despite the fact that the Radical Left Democrats, who are only focused on protecting hard line criminals who have entered our Country illegally, are endangering the USA by holding back the money that was long ago agreed to with signed and sealed contracts, and all. But watch, no matter how great a job ICE does, the Lunatics leading the incompetent Dems will be highly critical of their work. THEY WILL DO A FANTASTIC JOB. The great Tom Homan is in charge!!! President DJT"

- Audio:  shiur on  Xanthan Gum from the Volover kashrus in Yiddish listen HERE

Montoloking  Alenhurst and Deal are among the top 30 NJ towns with the highest property taxes averaging $10,000 per NJ

-Video: Polishing Lakewood's Image Natie Weiss & Caleb Snyder/Talkline With Zev Brenner Watch video Here

11:00 pm

- Many Americans still in EY trying to find a way back to the US for Pesach. There's limited  flight options and guided groups through Egypt are very expensive. National US frum organizations have not taken an active role in helping  Americans to get out.

- Iran's military spokesperson delivers english message directly to trump:

“hey trump, you're fired! you’re familiar with this sentence. thank you for your attention to this matter. the central headquarter of khatam al-anbiya”

-President Donald J. Trump commented on his recent warning to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, saying, “You’ll find out what’s going to happen soon. It will be very good. Total decimation of Iran. It’s going to work out very well.”(Ch13)

- Due to flight restrictions leaving Israem,sone Pesach programs in Europe geared for Israelis have canceled their program while others are working to arrange travel through Egypt to celebrate the Exodus from Egypt.

- Starting Monday at 5:00 pm, there will be only one flight per hour. Arriving flights will have no passenger limit but departing flights from Israel will be limited to a maximum of 50 passengers.

6pm

Fragment fell in the Shomron no injuries BH

- Fragment fell in Bnei Brak Breslov area no injuries 

- Exploding cluster bomb reports of impact sites as fragments fell in Ganei Tikva area.

- Incoming Iranian rockets red alerts issued for central region and for  South Yam Hamelach area

- Emergency Appeal for families of Arad fundraiser by Mosdos Gur HERE

2 rockets launched from Iran

5pm

-After receiving many requests for help, the US State Department will operate buses from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to Amman International Airport in Jordan starting tomorrow. You can request a seat here. Note that in the past, some people have reported that religious articles (Talis, Tefillin, Seforim) have been confiscated when entering or leaving Jordan. Generally, this has been reported to happen when they are visible outside of baggage, so be sure all religious articles are packed away when entering and leaving Jordan or Egypt!(Dansdeals)

- Israel’s fights against Iran, Hezbollah to continue for several weeks, IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin says. “We are expected to face several more weeks of fighting against Iran and Hezbollah.

- The Transportation Ministry says that, “contrary to reports,” there is no change in Israel’s policy regarding arriving and departing flights, after reports indicated that further restrictions were being weighed at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport.

- Ben Gurion Airport is scaling back flights, with departures expected to carry only 50 passengers each, and landings will be reduced to one per hour. Flight Restrictions - For outgoing flights only, incoming flights will be at full capacity (Din Fisher).

-Prince Reza Pahlavi has urged Trump and Netanyahu not to target civilian infrastructure in Iran

- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on NBC:

“The command and control of the Iranian regime is in chaos. It resembles Hitler’s bunker Hitler is dead, Himmler is dead, Göring is dead. Much of what we are seeing now are actions of lone wolves.” “Yesterday’s launch of medium-range ballistic missiles (targeting Diego Garcia) reflects actions driven by the regime’s desperation.”

- Ben Gurion Airport recommends an immediate closure of the airspace

Senior Ger leadership including the Rebbes son visits the scene in Arad

- Iranian President Pezeshkian: "The illusion of removing Iran from the map is indicative of desperation and helplessness in the face of the will of a history-making nation. Threats and terrorism only unite the people of Iran more tightly. The Strait of Hormuz is open to ships of all countries except aggressors against Iran's soil. We will decisively respond to the frantic rhetoric and reckless threats in the arena."

9:00am

- Trump: "Now with the death of Iran, the greatest enemy America has is the Radical Left, Highly Incompetent, Democrat Party! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DJT"

- IDF spokesperson: We eliminated the commander of the special forces in the 'Radwan Force' unit and additional terrorists from the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

- IDF attacks  the Al-Qasmiya bridge on the Litani River in Lebanon to eliminate Hezbollah transport of rockets.

- More missiles intercepted over Tel Aviv some fragments fell no injuries reported

 8:00am

- Cluster missile hits central region: 15 injured, impacts on Ayalon, in Petach Tikva and Ramat Gan. 14 lightly injured 1 serious condition.

Six waves of launches from Iran: impacts in Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, and Petah Tikva following the launch of a cluster missile. Lanes on the Ayalon Highway were blocked.

- Ofer Moskovitz (“Pushko”) HYD was killed from a direct hit in Misgav Am in the north.

- Ahead of the situation assessment this evening at the Ministry of Transportation: Due to the rate of fire and the use of cluster missiles - professional sources recommend further reducing the number of departing passengers from Ben Gurion Airport and, for the first time, also the number of landings per hour.

- Ger chasidim who lost their homes in Arad attack have been transfered to a kosher hotel in Yerushalayim. A campaign was launched to provide them with clothing and other items thatvwew lost during the blast.

- Out of 190 hospitalized only 35 remain at Soroka hospital 2 in serious condition

- Update: Nearly 200 people were injured by Iranian strikes in the southern cities of Dimona and Arad 11 of them seriously, medics said, after Israeli air defenses failed to intercept at least two ballistic missiles.Among those seriously injured in the strikes on the south were a 12-year-old boy suffering from shrapnel injuries in Dimona, and a 5-year-old girl hurt in the subsequent strike in Arad

- Following the strikes, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir pledged to continue fighting Israel’s enemies on “all fronts,” 

                  Impact sites in Gush Dan region

Netanyahu visits the scene in Arad

At the Scene in Petach Tikva

Sign in Stolin notifying chasidim  of restrictions

Weather: 40° Showers early, then cloudy overnight. Chance of rain 50%.

Stores open tonight for Pesach shopping ,Bingo, Evergreen, Nutmeg, Npgs, Kosher village,Aisle 9 (The Bingo pesach sale is over).

Pesach Kashrus questions tonight with Rabbi Moshe Elefant of the OU live on talkline with Zev Brenner listen live HERE

Melava Malka Tonight marking the Yartzeit of Rav Chaim Moshe Strulowics ZTL who was niftar during the onset of covid. it will take place at the Bais Medrash 8th and Madison.

- Mir dinner tomorrow at BellWorks.

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Shalom Meir HaKohen Vallech from Bnei Brak at the age of 79. He was one of the most well-known and influential figures in the world of Charedi literature and Darshan. He was mechaber many seforim om Torah Moadim and Mussar Mayan Hashavua.

For many years, he served as the Rav of the “Shikun Gimmel HaMerkazi” shul in Bnei Brak.

-Experts predict New Jersey drivers could see an average price of $4 next week

- Former FBI Director and special counsel Robert Mueller died Friday night at age 81. Mueller led the high-profile investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election, concluding in 2019 that Moscow acted to benefit Donald Trump.

Trump posted "Robert Mueller just died. Good, I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!"

- Tomorrow a hachnosas sefer Torah will take place Lilluy Nishmas Habachur Aharon Nosson Lebovits Z"L one of the 4 boys killed in a car accident after Sukkos. It will take place at Spruce st shul tomorrow afternoon 

- The FBI warned Friday that Russian intelligence-linked hackers have breached “thousands” of Signal accounts, targeting U.S. officials, military personnel, and journalists.

 FBI Director Kash Patel said attackers are impersonating app support messages to trick users into sharing login codes, enabling full account takeovers, message access, and phishing from victims’ accounts.

- Missile  in the notth  from Lebanon 1 killed while  trapped in car hit by fragment at Kibbutz  Misgav Am 

- Cluster bomb missile intercepted several impact sites in Tel Aviv, Cholon no injuries reported 

1: 10 am Red alert in Central Israel Incoming Iranian rockets

- 22 countries, including the UAE, UK, France, Germany, Canada, Japan and others, release a joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz.

 Condemning recent attacks and calling on Iran to immediately cease threats, laying of mines, drone and missile attacks, and other attempts to block commercial shipping.

- Iran, quickly responded to Trump's threat, and the spokesperson for the Emergency Command, Khatam al-Anbiya, said that if energy facilities and fuel infrastructure in Iran are attacked, then Iran will attack the energy infrastructure, information technologies, and desalination facilities of the US and Israel.

Names for Tehillim from Arad attack

רבקה פערל בת מלכה, אשר צבי בן רבקה פערל ,שלמה בן רבקה פערל ,שמחה בונים בן רבקה פערל

שִׁיר 

- A preliminary investigation reports that the U.S. THAAD system failed to intercept the missiles that struck Arad and Dimona.

Both intercept attempts reportedly missed.

Same missile type used in all incidents.

Similar failure noted in recent Beit Shemesh strike.

- IDF's Chief:"Iran launched a two-stage intercontinental ballistic missile with a range of 4,000 kilometers toward an American target on Diego Garcia Island. These missiles are not intended to strike Israel. Their range reaches the capitals of Europe: Berlin, Paris, and Rome are all within direct threat range."

"Iran launched a two-stage intercontinental ballistic missile with a range of 4,000

Over 130 injured, 11 seriously, in Iranian missile strikes on southern cities of Arad, Dimona

- In Arad a resident building with Gerer Chasidim was hit from the shock wave of a missile that hit the ground. Over 84 injured in Arad some in serious condition 

Magen David Adom reports that the number of injured in the Iranian missile strike in Arad has risen to 84, according to Hebrew media.

The number includes 10 people who are seriously injured, 19 who are moderately injured and 55 who are lightly injured.

The Gerer rebbe was notified of the missile attack in Arad  and instructed “It is incumbent upon everyone to follow the guidelines of the securitypersonnel. We must increase our tefillos for the healing of the wounded.”

MK Yitzchok Goldknopf headed to Soroka hospital to visit injured Gerer Chasidim

- 37 injured in Dimona as Iran targets Israel's city where nuclear facilities are, in retaliation for an attack today on Iran's facilities in Natanz.

- Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if Strait of Hormuz not opened in 48 hours

- Last night, it was revealed that a few days ago, Iran launched two medium-range ballistic missiles toward the Diego Garcia base, a joint US and UK military base located in the Indian Ocean that is over 3,000km (2,000mi) away from Iran. Neither of the missiles hit the base, but the move marks a significant escalation in Tehran's attempt to reach beyond the Mediterranean borders and threaten US interests.

- A airstrike targeted Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility over shabbos

- BDE 18 year old bachur Yehuda Sherman HYD killed in a  Ralamming attack outside chomesh by a palestinian Arab driver.

                                      In Arad

          Scene in Arad after a missile hit

 Friday, March 20, 2026 / ב׳ ניסן תשפ״ו

ערב שבת פרשת ויקרא

Candle lighting 6:51pm

Shkiah/Sunset 7:09 pm

Weather tonight: 45° A steady rain overnight. Chance of rain 80%.

Shabbos day 59° Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a rain shower.

?למה האות א' של תחילת חומש ויקרא היא זעירא

כתוב בספר 'זרע קודש':

אל״ף, ראשי תיבות: "פתחי לי אחותי". חז"ל דרשו על כך: "פתחי לי פתח כחודו של מחט, ואני אפתח לך כפתחו של אולם". 

לכן האל״ף זעירא - לרמוז שדי בפתח קטן כדי לזכות לכל השפע והאורות

korbon

 Sing With Shira | Shira Choir ft. Ahrele Samet & Shea Kaller Band פרוק

 Friday, March 20, 2026 / ב׳ ניסן תשפ״ו

ערב שבת פרשת ויקרא

Candle lighting 6:51pm

Shkiah/Sunset 7:09 pm

Weather: 60° Sunny to partly cloudy. 

tonight: 45° A steady rain overnight. Chance of rain 80%.

Shabbos day 59° Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a rain shower.

Bein Hazmanim Bochurim are back 

- A Muslim man working as a USPS mail carrier has been arrested after attacking a four-year-old child in Monsey, New York, while delivering mail on his route. It was captured on video.

- Again people coming from EY will be arriving late today in Newark airport die to issues with connecting flights in Europe as TSA delays after landing. Rabbonim issued individual psakim based on the circumstances. 

- Rita's is celebrating the first day of spring by offering free Italian ice on Friday, including the debut of a new flavor

- CBS News is shutting down its radio news service after nearly 100 years of operation as part of a round of layoffs  NBC

- The Kollel Shomrei Hachomos pushka  collection truck will be making rounds throughout the Lakewood area, today it will drive through  the Route 9 South developments, to collect money from pushkas.

-Mir Yerushalayim Yeshiva spending shabbos in the tri state area ahead of the dinner this Sunday in Bellworks

- This motzei shabbos there will be a  seudas melava Malka marking the Yartzeit of Rav Chaim Moshe Strulowics ZTL who was niftar during  the onset of covid. it will take place at the Bais Medrash 8th and Madison.

- Lottery for 40 affordable homes in Jackson apply Here before Isru chag Pesach

- Nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen made for Taro Pharmaceuticals USA have been recalled after reports of contamination, including gel-like masses and black particles.

The recall, issued by Strides Pharma Inc. and reported by the Food and Drug Administration, affects 100 mg/teaspoon liquid sold in 4-ounce bottles and is still ongoing

- R' Shlomo Schorr of Agudath Israel of Americ NJ division director urged the New Jersey General Assembly to increase nonpublic school security funding from $205 to $260 per student, citing rising threats and growing security costs

- Update: Badatz Eidah HaChareidis has issued a new letter clarifying that claims circulating in their name suggesting they permit the use of xanthan gum on Pesach are false.

The letter (see below)states clearly that they do not approve or permit the use of xanthan gum for Pesach. This comes in response to recent reports or advertisements that may have implied otherwise.

- Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced Friday that New Jersey and Roxbury are suing President Donald Trump‘s administration in an effort to stop controversial plans to convert a warehouse in the Morris County township into an ICE detention center.

- Stop & Shop on Lakewood Road &  rt 70  in Toms River closed permanently yesterday as the 3rd store in the area following the closure of the locations in Howell and jackson, There's some rumors that Amazing Savings will open up a location there. 

- Trump: Without the U.S.A., NATO IS A PAPER TIGER! They didn’t want to join the fight to stop a Nuclear Powered Iran. Now that fight is Militarily WON, with very little danger for them, they complain about the high oil prices they are forced to pay, but don’t want to help open the Strait of Hormuz, a simple military maneuver that is the single reason for the high oil prices. So easy for them to do, with so little risk. COWARDS, and we will REMEMBER! President DONALD J. TRUMP

-NJ.com reports on  recent Toms River council meeting They yelled over each other. They called each other names. They dropped expletives  and even cursed each other out.

Town meetings are often contentious, featuring big egos and long-simmering political rivalries.

And then there’s Toms River, where fights between Mayor Daniel Rodrick and a majority on township council have taken the vitriol to a whole other level.

- Concern arose over Rav Moshe Sternbuch after reports of slight weakness, prompting tefillos. His family clarified that his routine remains normal and there is no major concern.

The Rav remarked, “We need rachamim,” and the ציבור is asked to daven for Rav Moshe ben Devorah.

- Rav Shlomo Machpud arranged a special charter flight to bring Shochtim back home to Eretz Yisroel from South America  home from South America for Pesach, He ensured both continued meat supply and their safe return to their families.

- Will the Strait of Hormuz Be the Site of the Final War of the End of Days? R' Daniel Glatstein

Machon Maggid Harakiah on Torah anytime Here 

5:00pm 

- Trump: “We are getting very close to meeting our objectives as we consider winding down our great Military efforts in the Middle East with respect to the Terrorist Regime of Iran: (1) Completely degrading Iranian Missile Capability, Launchers, and everything else pertaining to them. (2) Destroying Iran’s Defense Industrial Base. (3) Eliminating their Navy and Air Force, including Anti Aircraft Weaponry. (4) Never allowing Iran to get even close to Nuclear Capability, and always being in a position where the U.S.A. can quickly and powerfully react to such a situation, should it take place. (5) Protecting, at the highest level, our Middle Eastern Allies, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and others. The Hormuz Strait will have to be guarded and policed, as necessary, by other Nations who use it — The United States does not! If asked, we will help these Countries in their Hormuz efforts, but it shouldn’t be necessary once Iran’s threat is eradicated. Importantly, it will be an easy Military Operation for them. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Trump administration making heavy preparations for potential use of ground troops in Iran

Washington Pentagon officials have made detailed preparations for deploying U.S. ground forces into Iran, multiple sources briefed on the discussions told CBS News. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement: "It's the job of the Pentagon to make preparations in order to give the Commander in Chief maximum optionality, it does not mean the President has made a decision, and as the President said in the Oval Office yesterday, he is not planning to send ground troops anywhere at this time

- Trump: We’re doing extremely well in Iran...They had a navy 2 weeks ago. They have no navy anymore. It's all at the bottom of the sea. 58 ships knocked down in 2 days

- Trump on Iran: "We're having a hard time.

We want to talk to them, and there's nobody to talk to. We have nobody to talk to. And you know what? We like it that way."

- Trump: Without the U.S.A., NATO IS A PAPER TIGER! They didn’t want to join the fight to stop a Nuclear Powered Iran. Now that fight is Militarily WON, with very little danger for them, they complain about the high oil prices they are forced to pay, but don’t want to help open the Strait of Hormuz, a simple military maneuver that is the single reason for the high oil prices. So easy for them to do, with so little risk. COWARDS, and we will REMEMBER! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Will the Strait of Hormuz Be the Site of the Final War of the End of Days? R' Daniel Glatstein

Machon Maggid Harakiah on Torah anytime Here  

More missiles fired towards Yerushalayim Fragments fall in Yerushalayim in the old city Rova parking lot

                      In the old city of Yerushalayim 

             Iranian missile Near Har Habayis

- Iran renews fire on Israel after brief lull, claims it can still produce missiles

- Update 8 lightly injured from latest barrage at central Rechovot area from shrapnel. 

- Iran launched twelve barrages toward Israel sincadt night , 7 of them toward the Yerushalayim area, and the last one toward the northern region. There are no reports of casualties. 

- There was a direct hit on a house in Rechovot

More impact sites in central Israel

Cars flipped over from impacr

Rechovot: Munitions crater in a soccer  field

- Switzerland says it would not issue licences for companies to export weapons to the United States due to the ongoing attacks on Iran, citing its neutrality.

-Iron Dome reservist soldier indicted for spying for Iran  a Jerusalem resident  provided information on workings of interception system, locations of batteries and IAF bases to Iranian intelligence.

- The media in Iran announced the elimination of Esmail Ahmadi, head of the intelligence division of the Basij forces

- The IDF officially confirms: The Air Force attacked and eliminated during the night Ali Mahmad Na'ini, spokesperson and head of the public relations division of the Revolutionary Guards.

- US State dept: El Al chartered flights from Israel to Newark and New York from March 16 to March 19 have returned over 2,000 Americans to the United States at no cost to the American taxpayer. Each of these flights was designated exclusively for American citizens.

- El Al has scheduled 28 commercial flights to North America to take place over the next 7 days to the extent permitted by the Israeli authorities.

Chasunas:

Waksburg - Jacob Lake Terrace 

Abramczyk - Toder Ateres Blima

Rennert - Londinsky Fountain Ballroom 

Berkowitz - Rothenberg Cedar Palace

Tesser - Rotberg Ateres Esther

Sooner- Katz Ateres Chaim Elazar 

-Axon event by Bina at BellWorks

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

Rosh Chodesh Nissan 5786

The month in which salvations abound

Am Hashem, be strong and strengthen yourselves

At a time when the entire world is in turmoil, and no one knows what a day may bring, the enemies of Klal Yisroel are digging in their claws to shake the walls of the House of Yisroel, especially our brethren, the residents of Eretz Hakodesh, who are in distress and in real danger, both spiritually and physically, may Hashem have mercy.

Let us awaken upon hearing the voice of Hashem -- “It is I Who have waged wars” (Avodah Zarah 2b) -- calling to us to return with a complete heart and to strengthen ourselves in heartfelt prayer, in charity and acts of kindness, in careful observance of the mitzvos, and in the study of Torah -- and to add the study of two halachos each day (during this period, the laws of Pesach are especially appropriate) as a merit for our Jewish brethren.

May the Master of Wars accept our repentance and hear our cries, so that we will not hear of devastation and destruction. Let us unite our hearts as one to our Father in Heaven, to ascend to Tzion with song, and to partake there of the offerings and the Korban Pesach, speedily in our days.

Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America

                     ראש חודש ניסן תשפ"ו

Weather: 46° Partly cloudy warmer temperatures in the 60s and 70s are expected this weekend just in time for the arrival of spring on Friday.

ברכת האילנות today in eretz Yisroel with warmer weather 

Twelfth Yahrtzeit of Rav Elya Svei zt”l, Today, 1 Nissan

- Welcome home yeshiva bochurim as mesivtos and bais Medrash finish the winter zman. BMG will continue thru next week

- US State dept PR: El Al chartered flights from Israel to Newark and New York from March 16 to March 19 have returned over 2,000 Americans to the United States at no cost to the American taxpayer. Each of these flights was designated exclusively for American citizens.

El Al has scheduled 28 commercial flights to North America to take place over the next 7 days to the extent permitted by the Israeli authorities.

- Zeh Vzeh discount coupons for yom tov shopping is a program created by a group of working-class yungeleit for hard-working class families. It was created to provide store coupons during seasons when expenses become extraordinary, especially before Yom Tov. Participating stores offer special coupons and discounts to give families a little extra push with the added expenses. This program is not funded by donations it’s simply stores choosing to offer discounts to people just like them who are working hard and supporting their families. apply HERE for Lakewood discounts.

- Stop & Shop on rt 70 Toms River/Lakewood closing permanently for good today at 6pm. Apparently Amazing savings will be opening a location there.

- Residents in Lakewood are facing ongoing nightly road closures and heavy traffic on Route 9 and James Street during the busy bein hazmanim, wedding season, and pre-Pesach shopping period. Construction continues with no clear explanations, updates, or timeline provided by township officials who often shift the blame on county and state.

- The Vizhnitz Rebbe of Lakewood/Yerushalayim Rav Lazer Hager shlita was involved in a minor accident yesterday while arriving at his father’s kever in Monsey for the yahrtzeit. Baruch Hashem, he was not injured and left the scene without needing medical treatment.

- New Jersey WIC Program has approved its first cholov yisroel infant formula, allowing eligible families to purchase Baby's Only Infant Formula. Assemblyman Avi Schnall called the move a “game-changer,” saying it will ease financial strain for families who previously had limited options while maintaining their standards.

- WIC now available small 4 oz yogurts pack of 8 Blendz strawberry or vanilla flavor due to lower sugar content. The 32 Oz flavored yogurts are no longer approved.

- Lakewood  frum radio stations for those back for bein hazmanim  Station 88.7 FM features Jewish music and English-language shiurim, joining 104.7 and 107.9 FM and giving local listeners three frum radio options while sitting in traffic.

- Gourmet Glatt pre Pesach dinner special  for $70 serves 10 includes 9×13 choice of chicken fingers/nugget sesame or poppers plus 2lb side with 1lb Cole slaw and cucumber salad available at all 3 locations. Order must be placed by 1pm.

-Police in Yerushalayim  were recorded forcefully removing an ultra-Orthodox protester with a baby stroller during demonstrations in Mea Shearim against construction of a light rail station on receiving  Yehezkel. The incident led to officers being summoned for questioning. Protests reportedly included families with children, and police used crowd-control measures such as batons and stun grenades to disperse demonstrators.

-An opinion piece on USA today argues that New Jersey’s school funding formula is inequitable despite spending about $26,990 per student, leading to school cuts, job losses, and rising property taxes. A report by Garden State Initiative urges reforms, calling on Mikie Sherrill to take action for a fairer, more transparent system.

- ICE officials are urging Ocean County to honor a detainer for a Lakewood man,from Mexico who faces charges related to the alleged assault of a minor. Authorities warn he could be released under New Jersey bail reform, while federal officials are pushing to keep him in custody pending the case.

- Giyus: In light of the difficult the persecution of the Torah world there will be a atzeres chizuk In the 'Beit HaShem' community in Givat Sokolov in Bnei Brak with the participation Rav Dov Lando shlita .

- United States Postal Service may raise first-class stamp prices from 78¢ to around 90–95¢, according to Postmaster General David Steiner, who warned the agency could run out of cash within a year prompting some to suggest buying Forever stamps now ahead of a possible increase.

- Clarification  updated Pesach Kashrus Alert on Xanthan Gum several kashrus agencies who give a hashgacha on products with Xanthan gum say they made a special production  for Pesach and it is Kosher Lemehadrin for Pesach they include Badatz eidah Hacharedis, Rav Rubin, Hisachdus, Kedassia, Tartikov, Nirbater,  kashrus Kiryas Yoel.

On the contrary  The Volover Kashrus Agency and others warns  that food products containing Xanthan Gum are NOT kosher for Pesach. Even if labeled “Kosher for Passover,” Xanthan Gum derived from kitnoyos is soaked in alcohol the same type used for chametz gamur making it forbidden. Do not use or consume Xanthan Gum during Pesach. Xanthan Gum It is used as a thickener and stabilizer for sauces, salad dressings, and in gluten-free baking. Other kashrus certifying agencies have not issued any updates on this

9:00 pm

- According to a report from an Iranian opposition channel, Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei has died in the hospital.

- US State dept: El Al chartered flights from Israel to Newark and New York from March 16 to March 19 have returned over 2,000 Americans to the United States at no cost to the American taxpayer. Each of these flights was designated exclusively for American citizens.

- El Al has scheduled 28 commercial flights to North America to take place over the next 7 days to the extent permitted by the Israeli authorities.

- One of the ballistic missiles launched from Iran at northern Israel a short while ago carried a cluster bomb warhead, footage shows. A burning fragment came crashing down in Chaifa No injuries were reported amid the missile fire.

- Non stop rounds of missiles tonight towards Yerushalayim area reports of fragment falling at Ramot junction in Yerushalayim 

- More missiles on the way for the 14th time today red alerts again sounding in yerushalayim 

- Missile fragments that fell in Beit Shemesh, after interceptions over Yerushalayim

- Politico: Three US Navy ships, carrying about 2,200 Marines, are expected to arrive in the Middle East region as early as next week from the Pacific Ocean. This move may allow the deployment of forces on one of several islands in the Persian Gulf to help protect navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The Marines may also be part of an operation to take control of Kharg Island

- All clear no reports of injuries.

Incoming missiles  from Iran red alerts issued for Central region Beit Shemesh areas

Netanyahu press conference Quotes:

-They say Israel somehow dragged the U.S. into a conflict with Iran.  Does anyone really think that someone can tell Trump what to do? Come on. (In English)

-We have warned for decades that Iran would launch missiles at all the countries around it. Just imagine what would happen if they had nuclear warheads. Israel and the US protect the world, not just the Middle East.

- I see this war ending a lot faster than people think.

- Iran cannot enrich uranium and produce ballistic missiles anymore. We are crushing them to pieces.

 - Together with the US, we are leading the fight against the axis of evil.

- They talked about hundreds of towers falling in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa - but the towers that are falling are in Beirut and Tehran. We have changed the Middle East beyond recognition.

- It is too early to say if the Iranian people will take advantage of the conditions - we are working for that to happen, but in the end, everything will depend only on them

- I spoke with dozens of leaders who admit: the US and Israel are fighting our war. They told me this in private conversations; I say it publicly.

- EL AL announced a limited flight schedule for March 21–28 ahead of Pesach due to security restrictions. Flights will operate to 12 destinations (including New York, Miami, Los Angeles, major European cities, and select Asian locations), with passengers automatically reassigned if applicable. Flights to Rome, Amsterdam, Lisbon, and Warsaw are canceled, with possible additions if restrictions ease.

- Japan Reporter: Why didn’t you inform allies before attacking Iran?

Trump: We wanted surprise who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbor?

- Trump: I'm not planning to send ground forces anywhere. We're advancing in the war faster than expected.

 - Trump: “We are seeing defections at all levels as they're starting to sense what's going on with the regime... The regime will probably collapse within itself. There's a lot of military defections also... I don't blame them

- Trump about Bibi attacking oil fields : “I told him (Bibi), 'Don't do that' and he won't do that. We're independent, but get along great. It's coordinated, but on occasion he'll do something and if I don't like it so we're not doing that."

-Four people are injured in a Hezbollah rocket attack on a residential building in Kiryat Shmona.

MDA says it treated a man in his 60s in serious condition who sustained a shrapnel injury, a woman aged 68 who was injured in the head, and two men in their 20s who were lightly hurt by a blast.

- Latest barrage from Iran: hit on the refineries in chaifa from a interception debris 

- Israel Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen: "The damage to the electricity grid in the north is localized and not significant. The Electric Company teams are already on the ground and have restored electricity to most of those who were disconnected. Additionally, in the northern barrage, there was no significant damage to infrastructure sites in the State of Israel."

- Incoming missiles from Iran alerts issued for Yerushalayim and Central regions 

- Flights out:  there's still many Anericans trying to get home for Pesach and the cancelations are making it harder to find tickets for outgoing flights. Lalechet has a planned charter flights leaving next week  with a stop over in Bucharest for $2400

-Israir notes that cancellations apply only to regularly scheduled flights and do not include repatriation flights that are currently continuing to operate to and from Ben Gurion Airport, according to the outline determined by the Transportation Ministry.

- Oil, gas prices soar after strikes on energy sites

- Iran fires 8th barrage at Israel since midnight

- Since this morning, Iran has attacked energy facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait

- United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says that the US will today carry out “the largest strike package yet” “To date, we’ve struck over 7,000 targets across Iran and its military infrastructure. That is not incremental. That is overwhelming force applied with precision.

- Israir announces the cancellation of the original flight schedule that was planned prior to the war, until March 31, 2026.

- Saudi Arabia threatens military response against Iran.

- Reuters report: The Yanbu port on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast, currently the country's main port for oil exports and located more than 1,000 kilometers from Iran and the Persian Gulf, was attacked from the air this morning. According to the report, minor damage was caused

- Senior Israeli sources believe that the Iranian regime is nearing collapse amid ongoing targeted eliminations and strikes, with leadership reportedly in chaos. These sources say “unusual and powerful actions” are planned to further destabilize the fanatical regime and demonstrate to the Iranian public that the Ayatollahs’.(Marc Zell)

- Washington Post: Drones were spotted during one night in the last 10 days over the US military base Fort McNair in Washington, DC, where Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reside

-Treasury Secretary Bessent: In the coming days, we may unsanction Iranian oil that’s on the water.

- Hegseth: The media wants you to think 19 days in, we're spinning toward an endless abyss or a forever war. Nothing could be further from the truth.”

- WSJ: Gulf countries say "the only acceptable outcome of the war would be an Iran so defanged and enfeebled that it could never imperil its neighbors again."

Hashkafa with Rav Gershon Ribner shlita

The Rov who wouldn't comply with shul policy to disconnect cellphones Arousing Divine assistance when purchasing a lottery ticket Reaching out to one who partially abandoned yiddishkeit due to loneliness Rav Solomon demonstrated how every Mashgiach must execute his role When to deviate from the noble tradition of baking Challah When, how, and who may point out deficiencies of Gedolai Yisroel Reversing the perpetual trend of declining generations

יעלה ויבוא 

Margolies - Ginzberg Cedar Palace 

Spira – Schoen Lake Terrace

Landinsky – Rand Fountain Ballroom

Brander – Posen Ateres Reva

Wenger – Nadoff Bais Faiga

Wiegder – Horowitz Ateres Esther

Fisher – Blum Ateres Chaim Elazar

Phillip – Ilowitz Ne'emas Hachaim

Kaufman  - Silberberg Ateres Bluma

Shoshana - Revach Kesser Moshe Yehuda

                            ערב ראש חודש ניסן תשפ"ו

 Weather: 36° Plenty of sunshine. shabbos and Sunday temps will be in the 60's but than gets cols again next week in the 50's and 40's

-New Jersey Assembly is now scheduled to vote two ICE-related bills during its March 23rd voting session. The two bills, which former Governor Phil Murphy pocket-vetoed on his final day in office, aims to codify the Attorney General’s 2018 Immigrant Trust Directive into law, an order that restricts when state, county, and local law enforcement can aid federal immigration authorities, while the other limits information‑sharing with federal authorities.(one jersey) Assemblyman Schnall previously voted yes to both. 

- World Health Organization officials prepare for a "nuclear catastrophe" if U.S.-Israel war with Iran escalates Politico

- Coming soon to other towns in New Jersey, Grubhub has launched a three-month pilot program in New Jersey, introducing drone-powered food delivery for the first time in the state. The service operates out of Wonder in Somerset County, about 30 miles southwest of Manhattan. Eligible customers within a 2.5-mile radius can order through the Grubhub app and select drone delivery at no extra cost beyond standard fees.

- Pesach cleaning service lawn signs are beginning to appear along roadways, advertising help for the busy pre-yontif season, as bochurim return home and many yeshivos conclude the zman tomorrow. 

- Tefillos for the Rav of Bnei Brak Rav Shevach Rosenblatt who underwent emergency surgery and is in need of rachmei shamayim name for Tehillim שבח צבי בן דינה מרים

- Tragedy in Egypt a  Israeli  breslover yid on the way to Uman was killed in a car accident in the Sinai heading to Sharm El Sheikh  while his friend was injured no more information at the time 

- The YWN yeshiva world news  website was hacked seemingly by pro Iranian hackers.

- Shiva for Reb Mair Wolofsky Z"L will be at 230 Crest Hill Rd Toms River, NJ shachris 8:30am MIncha/Maariv 7:00 pm please avoid visiting after 10 pm 

- Bolini Hats located at Marcy's in Lakewood has opened a new location in Crown Heights called Maestro. The store is led by Chaim Mizrachi, a well-known figure in the hat world for over 20 years the store is located on Kingston Avenue .

- Amazon Rolls Out 1-Hour Delivery and 3-hour delivery options across the U.S., bringing tens of thousands of products to your door in record time… for a price.

- Tulsi Gabbard confirms that the man who attacked the Michigan synagogue had familial ties to a Hezbollah leader.

- More than 56% of New Jerseyans were projected to opt for cremation in 2025, instead of traditional burial according to a recent National Funeral Directors Association report, a figure expected to surge to 78.8% by 2045. Nationally, 63.4% of Americans were expected to choose cremation in 2025, with projections reaching 82.3% by 2045.

- Secretary Marco Rubio The United States congratulates Argentina as it begins its presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. At a time of rising Holocaust distortion and denial, IHRA's leadership is vital. We commend President Milei’s commitment to sharing truth and honoring survivors.

- Summer travel from Israel is expected to be expensive and uncertain due to limited flights, slow airline return, and high demand. If conditions improve, flights may gradually resume, but continued conflict could lead to major disruptions or even cancellations for much of the summer season.

 Minyanim Mincha Yom Kippur Koton ער"ח ניסן Lakewood

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

 Rosh Chodesh Nissan is Thursday

 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 5:00 6:00 7:30

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

Babad Toms River 1:10 and 5:15 pm

- Kahanow shul 185 Miller rd 1:05

- Zichron Shneur Oak Knoll 1:35

- Arlington shul 1:45

-Kol Shimshon 1:45 only

- Mordys Shteibel 1:10 pm

- Vyolipol 1:30 pm

- Kahanow shul 185 Miller rd 1:05

- Ishay Yisrael 1:10 pm 110 Miller Rd

- Central court shul 1:30

- Chayei Yisroel Gudz rd 1:30

- Torah links on Central Avenue  

-Somerset walk- 1:30

-Hearthstone 911 Hearthstone 6:30

-B"M Westgate 1:34 6:35

- Lev Avos 1:30

Rabbi hertzberg E. 9th st. 1:30

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

- Sterling Forest 1:30

- Kol Arye 1:30 pm ezras nashim open

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

- Chasam Sofer 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 2:45 pm

- Kollel Choshen Mishpat 625 forest 3:00 pm

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

- Babad 1767 Whitesville 5:15

- Chateu Park Sefard 6:22 pm

-Chateau Park Ashkenaz  

- Breslov 423 6th street 6:05 pm

- Breslov 944 E County Line 6:15pm

- Hampshire heights 6:35 pm

- Klausenberg Oak m Vine 7:30

- Lakewood Residence courtyard shul /1st between forest and madison-direct entrance to shul) at 6:20 pm 45 minutes before shkia (ezras nashim too)

11:30 pm. Refresh for updates 

- Sirens again activated in north as Iran launches another missile attack. Alerts are activated in communities across northern Israel as Iran fires another ballistic missile salvo toward the country

- Axios reports Contrary to Trump’s statements, below, senior Israeli and U.S. officials said that the United States had prior knowledge of the Israeli strike and even approved it in an attempt to pressure Iran. After the Iranians retaliated against Qatar’s gas fields, Trump is now changing course

- Trump: “Israel, out of anger for what has taken place in the Middle East, has violently lashed out at a major facility known as South Pars Gas Field in Iran. A relatively small section of the whole has been hit. The United States knew nothing about this particular attack, and the country of Qatar was in no way, shape, or form, involved with it, nor did it have any idea that it was going to happen. Unfortunately, Iran did not know this, or any of the pertinent facts pertaining to the South Pars attack, and unjustifiably and unfairly attacked a portion of Qatar’s LNG Gas facility. NO MORE ATTACKS WILL BE MADE BY ISRAEL pertaining to this extremely important and valuable South Pars Field unless Iran unwisely decides to attack a very innocent, in this case, Qatar - In which instance the United States of America, with or without the help or consent of Israel, will massively blow up the entirety of the South Pars Gas Field at an amount of strength and power that Iran has never seen or witnessed before. I do not want to authorize this level of violence and destruction because of the long term implications that it will have on the future of Iran, but if Qatar’s LNG is again attacked, I will not hesitate to do so. Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Incoming missiles from Iran red alerts issued for central regions.

- After Missile Damage To Private Planes, Israel Resumes Passenger Cap

El Al update: “Following a directive from the Home Front Command to reduce the number of passengers departing on flights to the United States by 50%, to approximately 130 passengers per flight, about half of the passengers currently booked on these flights are expected to receive cancellation notifications El Al’s 787-9 Dreamliners have a capacity of 293 passengers, so that means many passengers will be receiving cancellation notices shortly. per DD

-Impacts in Tel Aviv and Lachish  from cluster bomb missile one injured in serious condition 

- Report of impact in Arab town of Jaljulia in central Israel as Iran launched cluster warhead missile 5 injured.

-Iranian cluster bomb attack in central Israel Impacts reported

A foreign worker in his 20's from Thailand was killed by falling fragments  in moshav Adanim Police and medics say they’re responding to reports of impacts in central Israel after Iran’s latest ballistic missile attack. with a cluster bomb warhead 

- WSJ reports President Trump opposes further strikes on Iranian energy facilities after Israel attacked a key gas field.

- 4 women killed in a bridal salon in the Arab Village of  Bet Awwa near Chevron from a Iranian missile.

- Reports of a few Palestinian arabs killed in Har Chvevron area from an Iranian rocket (Hillel Biton Rosen)

Iranian missile hit southern areas a house in Moshav Neta was heavily damaged no reports of injuries 

- Lalechet will be operating a charter flight out of Ben gurion airport to JFK next week march 25 and 26 starting at $2,395.00 the flight will have a 4 our stopover in Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport on Romania 

- Qatar expels Iranian diplomats following tonight's attack. Following the Iranian attack tonight on the oil and gas facilities i

- Multiple explosions are reported in the Iranian port city of Bandar Anzali, on the coast of the Caspian Sea, as the Israeli Air Force carries out strikes in the area. According to Israeli officials, the strikes are targeting Iranian Navy vessels

- Israeli airspace is now closed for non-rescue flights until at least noon on Tuesday, 3/31.

- Hezbollah rocket fire targets Gaza border area for first time in current conflict.

Sirens sound in several Gaza border communities amid long-range Hezbollah rocket fire from Lebanon. The long-range projectiles struck open areas no injuries reported, according to the military. It apparently marks the first time Hezbollah has targeted the Gaza border area, located 124 miles from Lebanon. Hezbollah has been known to possess missiles that can reach practically everywhere in Israel. (TOI)

- After the threat from Iran, in Qatar, they report an Iranian attack on the world's largest natural gas export facility

- Vice President Vance and senior officials in the Trump administration will meet tomorrow with senior figures in the US oil industry, in an attempt to curb the temporary rise in fuel prices following the war with Iran (Bloomberg)

- Missiles in the north several impact sites one in Korean Bialik with no injuries reported.

- Tesla announces that the use of superchargers across Israel will be made free “temporarily” amidst the war. 

- Three people are lightly injured by Iran's latest ballistic missile attack on Israel, medics say.

In Petah Tikva, the Magen David Adom ambulance service says it is treating a 44-year-old man and two children aged 13 and 12, who were hurt by a blast. Several cluster munition impact sites were reported in central Israel, one of which caused damage to a home.

-Trying to escape a harsh consequence after Israel attacked Iranian energy infrastructure?  

Qatar condemns Israel: The attack on gas facilities in Iran is a dangerous and irresponsible step.(Amit Segal)

- Incoming missiles towards Eilat area

- El Al has announced that due to reduced operations, all flights departing from Israel between March 22–28 to certain destinations will be canceled, including routes to Tbilisi, Budapest, Zurich, Barcelona, Belgrade, Berlin, Boston, Batumi, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Heraklion, Krakow, Larnaca, London Luton, Lyon, Marseille, Bucharest, Paphos, Prague, Chisinau, Thessaloniki, Sofia, Salzburg, Podgorica, Tirana, Tivat, Venice, and Vienna. Both the outbound and return flights on these routes will be canceled, and at this time the airline is unable to offer alternative flights to those destinations. However, passengers whose original destination was in the United States may be rebooked to other active U.S. gateways, subject to availability.

- Over the last few days, Iranian missile shrapnel caused damage to 3 private jets, one of the jets caught fire. As a result, Israel’s transportation authority is considering reducing the number of passengers on each departing flight

- Israel attacked the gas plant in close coordination with the US. It is the largest plant of its kind in Iran. The assessment is that the operation is part of a new and broader course of the war to break the terror regime.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards are now issuing evacuation warnings for the refineries in Chaifa, Israel  as well is other energy facilities across the middle east.

Iran is likely to respond by attempting to target energy infrastructure in Israel and possibly across the region.(Israel Hayom)

- Trump: “I wonder what would happen if we “finished off” what’s left of the Iranian Terror State, and let the Countries that use it, we don’t, be responsible for the so called “Straight?” That would get some of our non-responsive “Allies” in gear, and fast!!! President DJT”

- An elderly couple, identified as Yaron and1 Ilana Moshe HY"D were killed early Wednesday morning in Ramat Gan by a cluster missile as Iran continued to fire salvoes at Israel through the night and into the morning.

From midnight to 8 a.m., there were four rounds of missile fire that caused injuries and damage to property.

-  Israel says it killed Iran’s intelligence minister, Esmaeil Khatib, was killed in an airstrike in Iran overnight and hit internal security forces

- United Airlines canceled all direct flights to Israel through June 14.

- Hezbollah launched a barrage of dozens of rockets at northern Israel and the northern West Bank Tuesday evening, one of which hit a home in the city of Karmiel, though nobody was hurt.

- Defense Minister: Significant surprises are expected today across all fronts, which will escalate the war to a higher level.

- A Igud flight through Egypt left this morning from Yerushalayim on the  way to NY including hundreds of American bochurim seminary girls and adults.

- Israeli Ambassador to Washington Yechiel Leiter: It is inappropriate, and what is really immoral and unacceptable, is to resign and then blame the Jews. To blame the Jews for everything you don't like has a name. It has a history. And both are ugly. We will continue to do what is right. 

- The IDF is preparing to attack the bridges crossing the Litani River and cut off Southern Lebanon from the north

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Chasunas:

Gutwein -Steiner neemas Hachaim

Klinger - Adler Cedar Plaace

Kaplowitz - Heller Ateres Chaim Elazar 

 Stern - Kenzer Ateres Reva

Hershko - Bloch Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Eiginer - Rossman Fountain Ballroom 

-Divrei Hesped for Habachur Refoel Chaim Shar Yashuv Scheinerman Z"L at Somerset Walk shul after the 8pm Maariv

- Divrei hesped commemorating 40th Yartzeif of Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky ZTL at Yeshiva Ktana

 Weather: 41° Sun and clouds mixed. High 41F. Winds W at 15 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts possible.

- Fire at Evergreen plaza on top of J2 pizza in Lakewood this evening, big emergency response

- Yom Tefillah tomorrow erev Rosh chodesh Nissan  in Yerushalayim with signs calling on everyone to say kapitlach Tehillim.

- All non-essential personnel have been ordered to immediately depart Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst in New Jersey and the base has been raised to Force Protection Condition (FPCON): Charlie; following reports that “multiple suspicious packages” has been found on base, with a major police response underway

- Gas prices at the Jersey Shore have jumped nearly 60 cents, with the local average hitting $3.89 per gallon.

- Bingo Pesach sale deadline today 

- Mysterious shaking reported in N.J., cause unknown . Residents on social media are reporting mysterious shaking felt in Atlantic, Cape May and Ocean counties, and the source remains unknown. So far, there have been no earthquakes in our region confirmed by the U.S. Geological Survey. In addition, there are no reports of large meteors seen or heard today by New Jersey residents. Nick Pittman, a weather forecaster based in South Jersey, says the shaking may have been caused by a sonic boom, although there’s no way to know for sure.

- N.J. weather: No tornadoes confirmed despite snapped poles, downed trees, other storm damage County Line Road has been closed all morning between Somerset Avenue and Twin Oaks Drive due to the downed poles and utility wires from last nights storm

- A special asifah in Lakewood will mark the 40th yahrtzeit of Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky zt”l on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Yeshiva K’tana of Lakewood. Prominent rabbanim will speak, and Maariv will follow. An Ezras Nashim will be available.

-BDE: Petirah of R’ Meir Wolofsky z”l, formerly of Flatbush and later of Toms River following an illness. The levaya will take place at 3:00 p.m. at the Lakewood Chapel, followed by an additional levaya at 6:00 p.m. at the Boston Bais Medrash in Flatbush (2822 Ave. J). Kevurah will be in Eretz Yisroel.He is survived by his children and was the father-in-law of the noted baal tzedakah R’ Chuny Herzka of lakewood 

- Jackson officials announced that the first day of in-person inspections by the township’s newly established Rental Safety Bureau resulted in multiple rental violations and the discovery of suspected criminal activity. Mayor Jennifer Kuhn said inspections conducted on March 16 marked the first day bureau staff carried out in-person checks of rental properties across the township. According to township officials, 50% of the properties inspected were found to have rental violations.

- There is growing anger and frustration directed at El Al, and the state dept as many feel the airline has not met expectations despite receiving special funding support from the U.S. State Department for evacuation flights.Numerous travelers remain stranded with limited options to return home, People are urged to call their representatives in Congress and ask them to pressure the State Department to resume operating rescue flights out of Tel Aviv.

- Antisemitisim in New Jersey Paradise lost? Waves of anti-Zionist protesters targeted Teaneck after the Oct. 7 attack, surrounding synagogues and municipal buildings while shouting antisemitic threats.Mayor Mark Schwartz says the incidents marked the start of a sustained rise in antisemitism, changing the character of what was once known as a diverse and harmonious community. a NJ.com report 

- First statement by President Trump on Joe Kent following his resignation today as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, citing the Iran War and Israel:

“Well, I read his statement. I always thought he was a nice guy, but I always thought he was weak on security, very weak on security. I didn't know him well, but I thought he seemed like a pretty nice guy. But when I read his statement, I realized that it's a good thing that he's out because he said that Iran was not a threat. Iran was a threat. Every country realized what a threat Iran was. The question is whether or not they wanted to do something about it. And many people, many of the greatest military scholars are saying for years that the President should have taken out Iran because they wanted a nuclear weapon.”

10:40 pm

- Ballistic missile interceptions with shrapnel falling. Reports of cars on fire in Cholon from impact.  Several other areas with falling fragments reported.

- Another salvo of incoming missiles from Iran. Alerts issued for central regions Yehuda Shomron and Bet Shemesh 

 -All clear given

Sirens sounding in Beer Sheva

- Incoming missiles from Iran alerts issues to the south and never region 

Centcom: A few Hours ago, U.S. forces successfully employed multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions on hardened Iranian missile sites along Iran’s coastline near the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles in these sites posed a risk to international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

- BDE: Two Israelis killed  tonight  by iranian missle that fell in Ramat Gan The two murdered - a couple in their 70s. HYD

- Direct hit in Bnei Brak in front of a  home on Anilevich Street B"H no injuries as onlookers come by to see the miracle dancing and thanking Hashem.

-Damage, including at Tel Aviv train station, petach Tilva, reported after Iranian missile attacks

                    At the scene in Bnei Brak

- The US State Department Passed The Buck To An Overloaded El Al, Now It’s Time For The State Department To Pull Its Own Weight; Here’s What You Can Do! see more at Dans Deals

-The Jerusalem Post Scores of Americans who fled Israel through the evacuation non-profit Grey Bull Rescue have come to its defense after criticism of it by one mother on social media went viral.

- Russia is expanding the scope of its assistance to Iran, providing the regime with satellite images and upgraded drones to improve the accuracy of strikes on American forces in the region (Wall Street Journal).Amit Segal 

-Senior political source: There is a growing assessment in Israel and the United States that toppling the regime in Iran is once again realistic (i24)

- Israel estimates it will take "a few weeks" to destroy the ballistic missile threat from Iran. "It will take a few weeks more," a senior Israeli military official told Fox News. "They still have the capability to launch missiles." The official added that Iran aimed to launch tens of missiles a day at Israel, but aren't able to do so. This is due to Israel and the United States striking the missiles and launchers belonging to the regime. "We are hunting them," the official added. Fox News Trey Yingst

- A major barrage of rockets (over 40) from Hezbollah at Israel

- President Trump is preparing a major operation to secure the Strait of Hormuz that could last several weeks, an Israeli source told Kan News. Israel is expected to increase activity in the area as well. 

 -Trump" “If they got a nuclear weapon, I would say they would have used it within 24 hours after having it, and they would have had it if we didn’t bomb them out from there.”

“You would have had a nuclear war in the Middle East and maybe beyond. I think it would have hit Europe.” - President Trump

- Trump on Joe Kent’s resignation: I always thought he was a nice guy, but I always thought he was weak on security—very weak on security. But when I read his statement, I realized that it’s a good thing that he’s out.

- White House spokeswoman in response to the letter from the head of the U.S. Counterterrorism Center: "The absurd claim that President Trump made the decision under the influence of others, even foreign countries, is insulting and ridiculous.

- Trump on Iran: “We're not ready to leave yet, but we will be leaving in the near future. We're leaving pretty much in the very near future."

-Trump: “The United States has been informed by most of our NATO Allies” that they don’t want to get involved with our Military Operation against the Terrorist Regime of Iran...I am not surprised by their action, however, because I always considered NATO, where we spend Hundreds of Billions of Dollars per year protecting these same Countries, to be a one-way street We will protect them, but they will do nothing for us, in particular, in a time of need."

-Trump on Macron: He’ll be out of office very soon

- The IDF is briefing military reporters: Hezbollah is planning to fire increased barrages toward the north “once every few days” in order to create fear among the public.

- Delta has stopped sales on Israel flights until 6/1, and United has stopped sales of Newark-Tel Aviv flights until 6/15 and other Tel Aviv flights until September. Expect cancellations to follow in the coming days.(DansDeals)

- Trump's Director of National Counterterrorism Kent resigns: "I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby."

- Arkia and Israir add  more tickets available on existing flights as restrictions have eased. Travel agencies have bought out these seats and charging an additional $165.

- No injuries are reported in Iran’s latest ballistic missile attack on Israel, the sixth since midnight. However fragments fell in several cities in central Israel causing damage in Rishon,Lod, Herzeliya and Gush Dan region.

- Red alert incoming Iranian rockets towards center of country.

- Defense Minister Katz: 

"I was just updated by the Chief of Staff that the Secretary of the National Security Council to Larijani, and the Basij chief – Iran’s central repression force – Soleimani, were eliminated last night. They have joined Khamenei, the head q the annihilation program, and all the defeated members of the Axis of Evil in the depths of hell."

- IDF confirmed killing Gholamreza Soleimani, who commanded Iran's Basij force for six years and led violent suppressions of civilians. The same operation targeted Ali Larijani, a top Iranian security official.

- Israeli Security official: We attacked 8 checkpoints of the Basij in Tehran a short time ago. 

- Hundreds of French yeshiva bochurim returned  home today for Pesach bein hazmanim on a charter flight from Egypt arranged by ichud bnei Hayeshivos.

- 2 more El Al flights took off this morning to NY

The Israeli airlines Arkia Israir and airHaifa are the only companies flying out of Ben Gurion Airport. With limited seating due to restrictions  the flights are not full. People are waiting all day for standby tickets to get out.

- The U.S. State Department has suspended its special evacuation flights following its arrangement with El Al. In response, El Al has increased the number of its planned flights to the United States from six to eight.

These flights are intended to accommodate both passengers with existing El Al tickets and those without tickets or holding tickets on other airlines. However, at this time, only El Al ticket holders have been assigned seats on these flights. Non–El Al passengers have not yet been successfully ticketed, although El Al has reportedly committed to the U.S. State Department to accommodate all U.S. citizens.(Matzav)

- The Israel Defense Forces said today that it has pushed even more forces deeper into southern Lebanon to create an expanded buffer zone, as Hezbollah attacked towns in northern Israel with rockets and drones.

- Reuters: Gulf states are pressuring Trump to continue the attacks on Iran and even to increase the pressure.

11:50 pm NWS Tornado warning for the Lakewood area take shelter in basement immediately 

Chasunas: 

Ehrentreu - Waldman  Bais Faiga

Eisenberger - Kamelhar Cedar Palace

Weitman- Saurymper Lake Terrace

Brach - Horowitz Ateres Chaim Elazar

Rothman - Bochner Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Kohen - Levin  Ateres Esther 

Lisauer - Berkowitz Ne'emas Hachaim 

Moskowitz - Ruzhorsky Fountain Ballroom

Weather: 31° Windy with rain, heavy at times, early.Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

11:50 pm NWS Tornado warning for the Lakewood area take shelter in basement immediately 

 Weather: 61° Becoming windy. Cloudy skies with periods of rain developing this afternoon. Chance of rain 90%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. 

Tonight 31° windy with showers and thundershowers this evening, Chance of rain 100%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Dangerous thunderstorms, wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain are in the forecast for New Jersey on Monday. The National Weather Service said isolated tornadoes are also possible.

NWS: A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania until 7pm

- Judge Strikes Down Kennedy’s Vaccine Policies Ruling on a lawsuit brought by several prominent medical organizations, a district court said the federal government did not base its decisions on science in limiting Covid shots and changing the childhood immunization schedule.

-Trump will sign an executive order creating a national anti-fraud task force led by Vice President JD Vance, with the administration saying it will focus on alleged abuse in state-run benefit programs. The move expanded a broader White House “war on fraud” push after earlier administration actions tied to a Minnesota benefits-fraud case.

- Trump "The crazed Democrats are not allowing TSA Agents to get paid," "The deal was made a long time ago."They broke it in order to get money for sanctuary cities and illegal aliens, many of them hardened criminals. The Radical Left Democrats are hopeless!!!"

- Gas prices climbed again Monday, with the US average at $3.72 per gallon of regular, according to AAA. Prices are expected to remain high until the Iran conflict ends, though there’s no clear timeline.

-Youtuber released a video after visiting Lakewood. "In this video I travelled to Lakewood NJ to show what Tyler Oliveira refused to show 3 weeks ago.watch HERE 

- A new poll released today found that one in five university students in the United Kingdom would be reluctant or unwilling to share housing with a Jewish student.

-Pesach 2026 Complete Price Comparison Bingo Wholesale vs Gourmet Glatt Here 

- A juvenile has been charged after attempting to rob a Jewish resident Friday night in the Pine Lake Park section of Manchester Township, New Jersey. Police say the victim, who was walking to shul around 7:15 p.m. near Hannibal Street and Seventh Avenue, was approached by a suspect with a knife demanding money. The victim fled and ran into a nearby home for safety.

- The New Jersey Assembly Labor Committee approved a bill which would expand the state's Family Leave Act to allow an employee take "family leave" due to the death of the child, miscarriage, stillbirth, or termination of a pregnancy for medical reasons.The bill also permits leave due to an unsuccessful adoption that had been pending and planned by the employee or due to an unsuccessful fertility treatment.(Onejersey)

- Jackson Township, officials announced the new Bureau of Rental Housing & Inspection is fully staffed and will begin inspecting rental properties Monday. The program will require annual inspections to ensure rental homes are properly registered and meet safety and maintenance standard.

- Lakewood, DPW announced extended hours at the township’s bulk trash drop-off site ahead of Pesach The site at 1 America Avenue will be open weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. from March 16–30, with a special overnight period from March 31 until April 1 at 3:00 p.m. for residents to dispose of bulk trash.

- NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparking conversation after appointing the first lttbq to lead a newly created 'Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.' in NYC

- A new housing project near Yerushalayim is being marketed to the Lakewood community. Givat Hashalvah, a gated residential development on the outskirts of Givat Ze’ev, offers spacious apartments about 20 minutes from the city center near Route 443. The prices range from 1 million and up 

-President Trump announces that Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage of cancer. "She has an outstanding medical team, and the prognosis is excellent."

- A new report from the Private School Review finds the average cost for a year of private school in New Jersey is $18,825 in 2026. Private high schools, specifically, cost New Jersey parents an average of $23,783 a year in 2026, according to the report. Elementary schools were slightly less expensive, with an average cost of $18,301 per year. APP (not frum schools)

Rav Moshe Shternbuch grinding wheat kernels for  Pesach Matzos

5:00pm

- No injuries are reported in Iran’s latest ballistic missile salvo on Israel, the seventh since midnight. A small number of missiles were launched, which were likely intercepted or struck open areas, according to initial military assessments. Some shrapnel fell in Brachfeld area there were interceptions over Yerushalayim

- Trump: on when the war will end "It'll be wrapped up soon. We're going to have a much safer world. I had an obligation to do this... you want to see a stock market go down? Start letting them hit you with nukes, okay?"

- The British Telegraph: Mojtaba Khamenei went out to the garden to "do something" moments before the Israeli missiles destroyed the bunker where his father was.

- Many travelers are still trying to book connecting flights out of Israel, but seats are scarce. Arkia, Israir, and El Al have no availability this week, and next week’s flights are mostly full. Prices are averaging around $450 just to reach a connecting city.

The U.S. State Department has scaled back rescue flights to Athens after El Al announced six evacuation flights to the U.S. Traveling out through Egypt remains an option, that people are utilizing as was done 3300 years ago. 

- Incoming Iranian rockets alerts issued for central and valley regions. Missiles intercepted.

- Ch 12 News: In Israel, they estimate that the war is extending beyond what was planned - and it will last at least another month.

- Arkia is canceling its regular flights until March 28, 3 days before Pesach. 

- Wizz Air airline announces that it is suspending its operations until April 7 - the end of the Pesach 

- After Maariv, the Boyaner rebbe addressed Chassidim following the shrapnel strike inside the bais medrash, urging them to thank Hashem for His kindness and to daven that the upcoming chasunah of an einikel in the shul should pass without any issues. He then began singing “Hodu LaHashem Ki Tov

- Trump: “Today is a big day. We're pounding a certain area that has very much to do with the Strait, and I think we'll get it going very soon”

- Reporter to Trump: Your advisor, David Sacks, said Israel may contemplate the use of a nuclear weapon.Trump: "Israel wouldn't do that. Israel would never do that."

-Trump: “We're hammering their capacity to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz with more than 30 mine laying ships destroyed.... We've hit all 30 of their ships and destroyed them. They're all at the bottom of the sea."

- Trump: If Iran places mines in the Strait of Hormuz, "it's a form of suicide."

 -Marco Rubio will soon announce which countries will send ships to free the Strait of Hormuz.  

-Trump says he predicted Iran would weaponize the Strait of Hormuz, adding, "I predicted all of it. I predicted Osama bin Laden would knock out the World Trade Center. I made that prediction a year before he did it."

- Trump: “More than 100 Iranian naval vessels have been sunk or destroyed over the last week and a half. That HAS to be some kind of a record” : “We've also attacked the manufacturing plants where the places where they manufacture the missiles and the drones. And that's going on today. We just hit three of them today. It's getting very hard for them to manufacture”

-Trump on Iran's new supreme Leader: “So that could be for a lot of different reasons. We don't know if he's dead or not. I will say this, nobody's seen him!"

- Direct hit on Home in Nahariya from Hezbollah rocket. Several injuries reported  three lightly injured.

- El Al : Limited Sale From U.S. Gateways To Israel For departures through March 21, 2026

After successfully bringing all customers whose U.S.-Israel flights were canceled back to Israel, we’re turning the page and launching a limited sale for anyone wishing to travel to Israel. Enjoy special fares through March 21. Economy one‑way fares from U.S. gateways for only $699

Sale ends March 21. from NY (JFK & EWR) LA and Miami 

- IDF Home Front Command: Wartime rules unchanged until Wednesday night, most schools remain closed.

-  Flights:

The first of 6 direct ElAl flights is set to depart today to the US there are large crowds at the airport waiting on standby for cancelled tickets to open up. Bochurim and seminary girls are leaving via connecting flights to Europe and Athens. 

- Iran warned it could strike U.S. industrial sites across the region within hours and urged civilians near those facilities to evacuate immediately.

- Iran launches a drone attack at Dubai International Airport, sending a massive plume of smoke into the sky after hitting a fuel tanker. The repeated attacks by Iranian drones at Dubai International Airport forced the global travel hub to suspend all flights "until further notice."

                 Rocket remnant in Tzefas

- Shrapnel from an intercepted missile fell a few meters from the Prime Minister's office in Yerushalayim 

      Interceptor fragments In the old city

- Trump on Kharg Island being hit: "Kharg Island is out of commission except for the pipes, which I left. I didn't want to hit the pipes because, you know, it's years of work to put them together."

- Trump to NPR: A "very small price to pay" after years of terror from the regime and "the oil prices will drop like a rock as soon as it's over." When I asked for a timeline on those dropping, he said, "Well, as soon as the war is over... I don't believe it will be long."

- U.S. military: 100 Iranian Navy ships have been destroyed so far – “and we’re not done yet.”

-U.S. Central Command update for day 16 of Operation Epic Fury from commanding officer Admiral Brad Cooper. More than 6,000 combat flights have been completed in support of the operation, striking thousands of targets across Iran, including missile and drone storage and manufacturing facilities.

- IDF 9900 intel official: We destroyed Iran's base for attacking satellites to keep space supremacy

According to the officer from the IDF's clandestine satellite intelligence division, the goal of the attack was to maintain Israel's supremacy in space, especially regarding satellite surveillance.

Fragments fell in Yerushalayim and Bet Shemesh and in the Old city Jewish quarter

                     Fragment Near the knesset

              In Bet Shemesh

Fragment in the Old city Rova parking lot

A shrapnel from a missile lands inside the Boyan Bais Medrash in Yerushalayim 

                           In East Jerusalem 

- Several impact sites reported from falling fragments including in Bet shemesh industrial zone  no reports of injuries one of the rockets was a Fajir missile

- Red alert Incoming missiles from Iran sirens sound in Central regions of Israel sirens also in Yerushalayim and Ashdod

- Iran fires 4 missile salvos at Israel, injuring one in apparent cluster bomb attack. Sirens sounded in Yerushalayim. A woman was lightly injured in Rishon Letziyin. A house in Shoham was destroyed. A fragment fell in Tzefas near the cemetery and Mikva Ari

Fragment fell in the old Bais Hakvaros Tzefas

B"H an unexploded munition in Yerushalayim 

- IDF begins ‘targeted ground operation’ to expand south Lebanon buffer against Hezbollah

- Beginning today, Israeli airlines flying from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport to North America will not have to limit the number of passengers per flight. ĹThe directive applies to El Al, Israir, Arkia, and Air Haifa.

-The IDF has started another wave of attacks in Iran. The targets: the Iranian regime's infrastructures in Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz

- The Mossad in a message to the Iranians: "The final battle will begin soon, we are with you."

- President Trump hails Operation Epic Fury for thwarting Iran's manufacturing capabilities, grinding their missile and drone production to a halt. "Their missiles are down to a low number. You see, they're shooting very few of them. You know why? Because they don't have very many of them."

 -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer: We will not be dragged into a war in the Middle East; a reliable and sustainable plan is required in the Strait of Hormuz

- Israeli Defense Minister Katz on IDF operations in Lebanon: “The IDF has begun a ground maneuver in Lebanon in order to remove threats and protect the residents of the Galilee and the north. Hezbollah will pay a heavy price for its aggression and its activity in the Iranian axis aimed at destroying Israel.  If Naim Qassem misses Nasrallah and Khamenei so much, he will be able to meet them soon in the depths of hell together with all those eliminated from the axis of evil.”

Cיasunas:

Shain - Segal Fountain Ballroom 

Zweig - Fischer Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Levin - Tropper Lake Terrace 

Yeganeh - Munk Bais Faiga 

Landerer  - Weingot Ateres Reva

Birnbaum - Landwirt. Ateres Chaim Elazar

Shuvu dinner at Bell Works

 Weather: 46° Cloudy skies. Slight chance of a rain shower.

N.J. weather: ‘Significant’ thunderstorms with flooding, dangerous winds, tornado threat in Monday forecasts 

- In the three years since the U.S. Supreme Court Bruen decision,  92,417 New Jersey residents were approved for a permit to carry a handgun, according to data from the Attorney Generals office.

In the three years prior to the decision, which limited the state’s ability to deny such applications, a total of 1,548 applications were approved.

Toms River (population: 95,000) leads the state with 1,738 applications approved, or 180 per every 10,000 residents.

Newark, the state's most populous city (population 311,000), is right behind with 1,717 permits approved - but only 55 per every 10,000 residents.

Lakewood had  700 gun permits approves  since

@OneJerseySchorr

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- Trump says U.S. and Cuba "will pretty soon either make a deal or do whatever we have to do... we're talking to Cuba, but we're going to do Iran before Cuba."

Pesach shopping price comparison here

- Daf Yomi  The daf on shabbos had a pasuk from the end of  parshas  Pekudei and the daf today had a pasuk in  the beginning of Parshas Vayikra

- Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to meet with some Jewish leaders Monday amid concerns he and his wife have been hostile to worries about anti-Israel rhetoric  but critics say it’s nothing more than a “photo op.’’The sit-down is expected to cater mainly to Orthodox Jewish community leaders, including at least one who endorsed Mamdani for mayor, as opposed to mainstream Jewish advocacy groups  and last just 15 to 20 minutes. (NYP)

BDE:: Petirah of Mrs. Yaffa Eisenstein, Veteran Mechaneches and wife of Rav Tzvi Eisenstein, rosh yeshiva of Yeshivas Tiferes Tzion and the longtime legendary chazzan of Yeshivas Ponovezh. She was 89. Levaya took place today in Bnei Brak

- Rav Shimon Galei shlita is in Lakewood today

Attending several meetings and fundraisers. He will be at the Shuvu dinner later this evening in Bellworks.

-Erev Pesach shopping Bingo/Mesamchei Lev pesach sale going on thru March 17

- Chasdei Lev Pesach distribution today at Blue claws stadium 

Petirah of Mrs. Tamar (Kairey) Mizrahi A"H woodmere/Lakewood following a lengthy illness. She was 49. Daughter of R Eliyahu Muzrahi and Shifra Mizrahi. Levaya today at t

he  Lakewood chapel 12:00pm

- Dime bank will be opening a branch office soon in Lakewood at 500 Boulevard of The America's

 - ĺBMG deadline to apply  for the summer zman of 5786 is  Thursday March 19 Rosh chodesh Nissan 

- Uncle Moishy will be at Judaica Plaza today to celebrate the launch of his new book and music album! From 12pm. - 5pm

- Assemblyman Avi’s new role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Agudas Yisroel of America has been approved by both the Moetzes of Agudah and the ethics committee. This approval allows him to keep his current position as an Assembly member and l the new job, according to a report from TVOL.ll

Initially, when he first ran for Assembly, the Moetzes ruled that he could not retain his position as the New Jersey Director of Agudas Yisroel. However, with the ethics committee’s approval now in place, he is allowed to move forward with his new role without any conflicts

- Ten years after New Jersey voters rejected a referendum to allow casinos to expand beyond Atlantic City, new legislation has been introduced to authorize two new casinos at the Meadowlands and Monmouth Park racetracks to compete against the three new casinos planned for New York City.(One Jersey)

11 30 pm

- Emirates airlines: All flights to and from Dubai have been temporarily suspended.

Please do not go to the airport. Emirates will share updates when available. We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and patience. The safety of our passengers and crew is our highest priority and will not be compromised.

 -Trump: Israel helps secure the Strait of Hormuz

- Update  All clear it landed in open areas.

IDF says it had detected a ballistic missile launch from Iran.Sirens subsequently sound in southern Israel, including Beersheva. Meanwhile, incoming rocket sirens sound in several Lebanon border towns in the north amid Hezbollah attacks.

Trump: "Is there another leader in Israel who could do what Netanyahu has done? No, I really don’t think so. You wouldn’t even have Israel right now if he weren’t the prime minister." 

 I'm all for Bibi." (CH14)

- Trump: "The fact is, Iran is being decimated, and the only battles they “win” are those that they create through AI, and are distributed by Corrupt Media Outlets. The Radical Leftwing Press knows this full well, but continues to go forward with false stories and LIES"

- Trump: "The prices are gonna come tumbling down as soon as it's over — and it's gonna be over pretty quickly."

- Flight Update Dansdeals: El Al confirms to DansDeals that starting tomorrow, they can fly all inbound and outbound US flights at full capacity. They are still limited by the number of flights allowed per hour, but they are now rebooking eligible passengers with cancelled flights to fill flights to capacity instead of the 100 passenger cap. Flights to Europe will be allowed with up to 170 passengers.

Only Israeli airlines (Air Haifa, Arkia, El Al, and Israir) are currently allowed to operate Tel Aviv flights.

Update, 3/15 at 3:15pm: Israeli media is reporting that a tentative deal will allow all flights from Israel to the US to operate at full capacity starting tomorrow! Flights to Europe will be allowed to carry up to 170 passengers. Dans Deals

- President Trump is on the verge of announcing a coalition of countries to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. WSJ

- IDF says Israel hit more than 200 targets in western and central Iran in past day

-fragment of an Iranian missile struck a residential building used by the US consul in Yerushalayim, although the US State Department says there were no injuries to US personnel.

A State Department 

 - Israir is revising its route: announcing the closure of sales for the original flight schedule for regular flights planned prior to the war up to and including April 12, 2026. Special flights operated in accordance with the framework set by the Ministry of Transport, Airports Authority, and Civil Aviation Authority will proceed as planned. The flights are available on the Israir website.

- Ambassador Mike Huckabee Sud his wife is volunteering at Ben Gurion Airport helping Americans Citizens fly back home.

- When asked about rumors that he’s dead, PM Benjamin Netanyahu responded with a smirk, “I’m dying for coffee… you want to count my fingers?” after online photos showed he had 6 fingers.

The IDF sums up two weeks of war in Iran:

-Thousands of regime forces killed and tens of thousands wounded, alongside a drop in morale and refusals to follow orders.  

-The Iranian regime has lost its missile production capability thanks to significant strikes. About 70% of Iran’s missile launchers have been put out of use.  

-The IDF views Operation “Roaring Lion” as far more significant than “Rising Lion”: “The operation is meant to remove the Iranian existential threat in the ‘foreseeable future,’ including Iran’s nuclear program.”

-IDF intelligence reveals brother of terrorist behind US attack on Michigan Synagogue  was a Hezbollah  terrotist. Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Muhammad Ghazali was responsible for managing weapons operations within a specialized branch of the Badr Unit. The unit is responsible for launching hundreds of rockets toward Israeli civilians throughout the war. His brother, Ayman Muhammad Ghazali, carried out the terror attack in Michigan this past Thursday. Ibrahim was eliminated in an IAF strike on a Hezbollah military structure last week.

 IDF spokesperson told CNN that Israel plans to continue the campaign against Iran for at least another three weeks, with "thousands of targets" remaining to be struck.  Israel is prepared, in coordination with the US, with action plans at least until Pesach, in about three weeks, and even beyond that.

- Fragmens fall over Central Israel  with several impact sites in Ramat Gan, Petach Tikva. One moderate injury in Bnei Brak 2 lightly injured.

Scene in Bnei Brak

Scene in Bnei Brak

- Iran targets Israel with 7 ballistic missile salvos since midniight as Hezbollah fires rockets, drones

-  An Iranian missile fragment hit the residence building of the US Consul in Israel

- A missile from Iran hit Tel Aviv, 3 people were lightly injured it fell very close to pedestrians.

-  Revolutionary Guards: For the first time in an operation, we launched a Sejjil missile at Israel

- After reports that  Israeli former strategic minister and advisor to PM Netanyahu  Ron Dermer visited Saudi Arabia last week to discuss  talks with Lebanon 

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar denies reports that Israel and Lebanon are set to hold direct talks in the coming days amid fighting with Hezbollah, speaking to foreign media at the site of an Iranian missile impact in the northern town of Zarzir.

Weather tonight low 33° Partly to mostly cloudy. 

- Pesach shopping Bingo open tonight until 12am

 Judaica stores open too.

- Melava malka dinner at Skulen Bais Medrash of Lakewood

- Tomorrow Sunday march 15 the Chasdei Lev Pesach distribution for rebbeim will take place at BlueClaws stadium from 1pm - 6 pm

- An explosion outside a Jewish school in Amsterdam early Shabbos morning is under investigation after the blast damaged part of the building but caused no injuries, Dutch authorities said.

- An 18-year-old male was shot todat on East 4th Street in Lakewood, New Jersey, prompting a response from emergency crews after reports of gunfire. Authorities say the victim was hit during the incident, but his condition has not yet been released. Police have not identified a suspect, and it’s unclear if the shooter has been found. Investigators are looking into whether the shooting is connected to a deadly shooting in Lakewood last Sunday, possibly as retaliation

- At least two of bullets from a Lakewood shooting in 4th Street area struck a Jewish home, but nobody inside was hit – it struck a painting and multiple walls. (Kol Haolam)

-  Youtubers were seen over shabbos in Lakewood downtown and yeshiva area trying to interview residents.

-False alarm at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (York Ave). Former employee dropped a bag in the lobby around noon claiming it had a bomb, then left. Bag contained a cement statue only no explosives. Suspect arrested nearby, charges pending. NYPD bomb squad responded, York Ave shut for hours,

- El Al has started booking passengers on the rescue flights to the U.S. So far, those who were previously booked with El Al have been placed on the flights leaving Monday

All clear  missiles intercepted

- Red alert incoming rockets from Iran south and Bet Shemesh regions

News over Shabbos 

​- El Al announces the extension of its regular flight cancellations until March 21st. During this time, the airline will continue to operate exclusively under a schedule of special flights only.

- President Trump says the U.S. has defeated Iran.

- President Donald Trump says he is hearing that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is not alive. “I’m hearing he’s not alive, and if he is, he should do something very smart for his country, and that’s surrender." - NBC

-Axios reported that Israel is planning a large-scale operation aimed at pushing Hezbollah north of the Litani River and destroying its military infrastructure

- President Trump: "I might hit Kharg Island a few more times just for fun."

Israel is running 'critically low' on interceptors, according to reports

- Rumors from pro-Iran sources claimed Netanyahu's death, but fact-checkers and his March 12 speech confirmed he remains active, 

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu issued a statement today rejecting online speculation that the Israeli leader had been assassinated.

-Iran fired several missile salvos at Israel on Shabbos, with one impact injuring three people in Eilat, and a few other impacts in the country’s center causing damage but no injuries, as the Israel Defense Forces continued to pound the Islamic Republic.

Meanwhile, the Home Front Command eased guidelines to allow schools to resume in areas deemed to be under a lower threat level.

Six volleys, consisting of a small number of missiles each  some carrying cluster bomb warheads  targeted most parts of the Jewish state, including southern, central, and northern Israel, as well as the Jerusalem area and West Bank settlements. Most were intercepted or hit open areas.

- President Donald Trump has said the US “obliterated” military targets on Iran’s key Kharg Island oil shipping hub, and threatened the US would “wipe out” oil infrastructure there should the Islamic Republic impede maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

- The Israeli government has telephonically approved the allocation of 2.6 billion NIS for an "urgent and classified security procurement" related to the Iran War.

                                חזק חזק ונתחזק 

Friday, March 13, 2026 / כ״ד אדר תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת ויקהל-פקודי פרשת החודש מברכים חודש ניסן

Candle lighting 6:43 pm

Shkiah/sunset 7:01 pm

- Molad  Wednesday evening, 34 minutes and 13 chalakim after 4:00 pm

Rosh Chodesh is Thursday 

weather Friday night low of  41° Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a rain shower.

Shabbos day hi of 53° Sunny with gusty winds. 20 to 30 mph. Higher wind gusts possible.

יחדשהו הקדוש ברוך הוא עלינו ועל עמו בית ישראל לחיים ולשלום, לששון ולשמחה, לישועה ולנחמה ונאמר אמן

 'פרשת ויקהל: וביום השביעי יהיה לכם שבת שבתון לה.   Raza D' habbos chazan Yaakov Shtark

Friday, March 13, 2026 / כ״ד אדר תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת ויקהל-פקודי פרשת החודש מברכים חודש ניסן

Candle lighting 6:43 pm

Shkiah/sunset 7:01 pm

Molad  Wednesday evening, 34 minutes and 13 chalakim after 4:00 pm

weather  today 46°  cloudy skies this afternoon. Slight chance of a rain shower.

Friday night low of  41° Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a rain shower.

Shabbos day hi of 53° Sunny with gusty winds. 20 to 30 mph. Higher wind gusts possible.

Please note new zmanim due to daylight savings time adjust shabbos clocks 

Rosh Chodesh Nissan is Thursday 

Today is the 18th Yartzeit of Rav Elya baruch Finkel ZTL 

- More youtubers showed up today to Lakewood  shopping stores on Monmouth Ave and downtown.

- Families in the 5 towns and Linden,NH will be hosting passengers arriving from EY as the flights are xoming in after 5pm.

- Yeshiva University fans  are spending shabbos in Atlanta after the men’s basketball team playing in the Sweet Sixteen round of March Madness, lost the game. 

- An unspecified threat against a Jewish institution in Hoboken, New Jersey prompted a law enforcement response late Thursday, but has been deemed not credible following a joint investigation by the Hoboken Police Department, Hudson County Sheriff’s Office, New Jersey Transit Police and the Port Authority Police Department.

- 200 yungerleit and their wives attended a historic event in NJ last night announcing business opportunities and rapid housing and mosdos development for the new Lakefront Yishuv in Okeechobee, Florida. Many of them already placed deposits, with others close behind.(Kol Haolam)

- The Flatbush Shatnez Laboratory has released the following notice:

"Many local merchants have recently started selling clothing made in Turkey. Turkish clothing is more likely to contain shatnez. A new men's suit brand, "Daniel Tissu," sold in Boro Park and Flatbush, has been found to have linen armhole tapes. As you may know, armhole tapes are very difficult to completely remove."

- Shomrim, the Orthodox Jewish volunteer security organization, issued a warning inside the Jewish community in New York: every synagogue should hire armed security guards. That is the reality of the world we are living in.

- Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams Every Jewish institution is a potential terrorist target. If your school or synagogue does not have security, you are putting your community at risk.

Our police are doing everything they can. But as a former police officer and your former mayor, I can tell you the truth: the police cannot be everywhere. I am asking my Jewish communities in NYC and around the country: do not wait for tragedy to force action. Make sure tonight that your institution has a real security plan in place.

Some flights will be arriving close to shabbos in the NY metro area prompting authorities to expedite the airport exit so they can make it home in time.

- EL AL announced it will operate six special non-stop flights from Tel Aviv to New York starting March 16 for American citizens whose flights were canceled due to the war with Iran. The flights are part of an arrangement with the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. Eligible passengers will be contacted by EL AL and offered seats at no additional cost, with the possibility of more flights if government approvals are granted. register HERE

Non  EL AL ticket holders will pay a fare $900 for economy $2000 business $4000 premium

- Skulen Rebbe shlita will be holding a tish this shabbos for the yartzeit of the previous rebbe  בעל ה'מאור ישראל' מסקולען זצ"ל at the BM on Park Avenue 10:30 pm with a shalshidis and Melava Malka 

- This Sunday march 15 the Chasdei Lev Pesach distribution for rebbeim will take place at BlueClaws stadium from 1pm - 6 pm 

- Oif Simchas: Friday erev shabbos Wedding today at Eagle Ridge 

-Talmidim of Rav Elya Svei zatzal will gather this shabbos for shalosh seudos to commemorate his yahrzeit this coming Thursday Rosh chodesh Nissan

- At last night’s Lakewood  township committee meeting, members conducted business as usual and made no mention of the construction scheduled to take place on Route 9 over the next two weeks right during the busy Pesach bein hazmanim shopping season. The committee also voted to remove three properties from the tax rolls after they were recently purchased for religious use. The combined assessed value of the properties is over $800,000.

- Following the attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, New Jersey Attorney General Davenport has directed all 21 county prosecutors to continue increasing patrols at houses of worship throughout the state.

- A YouTuber  will be releasing a video this Sunday, documenting his recent 2 day visit to Lakewood NJ, showing the positive non bias view of the community 

- Google Maps has introduced a new 3D navigation view that makes the map more realistic. The update shows buildings, overpasses, and terrain in 3D, while also highlighting key road details like lanes, crosswalks, traffic lights, and stop signs to help drivers navigate more easily

- Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer describes yesterday’s synagogue attack as antisemitism: “It was hate, plain and simple.” “We will fight this ancient and rampant evil.”

- Authorities have announced new restrictions at the Kosel ahead of Shabbos due to the current security situation. Entry to the plaza will be limited to 50 people at a time to match available protected areas. In addition, pedestrian routes to the Kosel will be closed Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., affecting those planning to arrive before Shabbos.

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-Rockets from Iran fired to the south and Beer Sheva regions 

- Several rounds of missiles fire from Lebanon tonight 

- Israel and the US are expected to increase attacks on Iran in the coming days. A senior security official: "We are in decisive days that will shape the future of the campaign." 👀

- The Pentagon is sending the USS Tripoli, a Marine Amphibious Ready Group, and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to Middle East. The Tripoli is stationed out of Japan and would take about 2 weeks to get to the destination. 2500 US Marines will be accompanying.

-Delta extended its cancellations through at least the end of the month, and will delay its Atlanta-Tel Aviv resumption until at least August. Delta now has a generous waiver, allowing anyone with flights in March or April to reschedule for travel anytime through February 2027 with no change in fare! Israeli airspace is now closed for non-rescue flights until at least noon (10am UTC) on Monday, 3/23

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- More rockets fired towards the central areas with fallen fragments in several towns damaging buildings and causing fires according to foreign media reports

- American citizens in Israel can register for the 6 El Al flights to the US starting this Sunday HERE

Passengers holding an EL AL ticket will be assigned according to the service class on their ticket. Starting Sunday morning, EL AL will proactively contact American citizens holding valid EL AL flight tickets whose flights were canceled and have not yet been reassigned, and will offer them placement on these dedicated flights At No Additional Cost. 

Passengers who do not hold an EL AL ticket are requested to select their preferred cabin class and review the applicable fare. $899 for economy $2000 for premium and $4000 business .

- EL AL Will Operate Special Flights for American Citizens Whose Flights from Israel Were Canceled Thousands of American citizens whose flights back to the United States were canceled due to the war with Iran are currently staying in Israel.

As part of an arrangement between the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, and EL AL, beginning March 16, we will operate six non-stop flights from Tel Aviv to New York designated exclusively for American citizens. These flights are expected to depart at full capacity, subject to Government Approvals.

Starting Sunday morning, we will proactively contact American citizens holding valid EL AL flight tickets whose flights were canceled and have not yet been reassigned, and will offer them placement on these dedicated flights At No Additional Cost. 

We kindly request that all EL AL customers holding American citizenship complete the following Registration Website form: https://elal.com/eng/about-elal/news/special-flights-to-usa

We are prepared to expand the Flight Schedule for dedicated flights for American citizens, understanding that the current number of flights provides only a partial solution and does not meet the high demand. Any expansion of activity will be carried out Subject to additional Government Approvals.

- Ambassador Mike Huckabee Very good news for Americans desiring to depart Israel back to USA.  ElAl will have 6 flights

-Trump: I think Putin might be helping Iran a little

- Trump to Fox News: The regime in Iran will fall, but maybe not immediately

- Trump: Not focusing right now on taking Iran's enriched uranium, now focused on missiles. We'll hit them hard next week.

- Trump was asked about the Basij forces and whether there is an intention to eliminate them. Trump replied: "They are bad people who shoot at protesters. If they had nuclear weapons, they would use them and not lose a single night's sleep."

- Home Front Command is considering allowing additional relaxations in the home front starting from next Sunday. 

- Trump was asked when he would end the war with Iran. He replied: "When I feel it in my bones."

- Significant Strike on the Iranian Intelligence Leadership: The IDF is checking whether the head of the Iranian Army's Intelligence Directorate, Amir Shari'at, was eliminated along with his deputy.

- "We know the new so-called, not-so-supreme leader is wounded and likely disfigured. He put out a statement yesterday, a weak one, actually. But there was no voice, and there was no video. It was a written statement." "Iran has plenty of cameras and plenty of voice recorders. Why a written statement? I think you know why." - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

- Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Dr. Yehiel Leiter, stated that one of the two US planes involved in the accident last night over Iraq "landed safely in Israel." the commander of the Israeli Air Force received a briefing on the initial details of the event from the commander of the US Air Force.

- CENTCOM: All six crew members of the U.S. KC-135 lost in Iraq are confirmed deceased

-Several fragments fell in Yerushalayim neighborhoods of Telzstone destroying a car and another piece of a rocket fell on rechov Givas Moshe and another fragment fell near Rachmastrivka Bais Medrash in Yerushalayim 

- No injuries are reported in Iran’s latest ballistic missile attack on Israel, the fourth since midnight. The missile was likely intercepted, according to initial military assessments. Sirens had sounded in the Yerushalayim area and parts of southern Israel.

-The IDF says it has detected a ballistic missile attack from Iran. Sirens are expected to sound in central Israel in the coming minutes.

- Several Americans in EY are got on state dept charter to Athens last night at 4am and took a connecting flight to Montreal that will arrive before shabbos. Others took connections to London and Budapest/Kerestir for shabbos. Chabad of Athens is hosting shabbos seudos for all those in transit staying there for shabbos.

- US Secretary of War Hegseth:

''Iran's entire ballistic missile production capacity has been destroyed.Very soon, all defense industry companies in Iran will be destroyed.''

- Two people are lightly injured by a rocket that struck a home in a community in the Western Galilee, medics say.

- MDA EMTs and paramedics provided medical treatment and evacuated 58 patients to hospitals in northern Israel, including: 1 in moderate condition and 57 in very mild condition from glass shards, with minor injuries

 - The IDF has completed multiple waves of strikes on Iranian regime infrastructure in Tehran, Shiraz, and Ahvaz

-CNN: "Authorities are investigating reports that the [synagogue attack] suspect told people he had multiple family members killed in a recent Israeli airstrike in Lebanon

- The IDF spokesperson announces that it attacked the Al-Zarariya bridge over the Litani River. The reason is due to the repeated use by terrorists to travel from northern to southern Lebanon, and this is a key crossing point in the western sector to threaten IDF forces.

- Four soldiers died after a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq in an apparent accident involving another tanker. Rescue efforts for the other two crew members are ongoing, it said. The deaths of the crew members brings the total of American service members killed in the war with Iran to 11.

-Rep. Nancy Mace  flew to Israel and helped Evacuate 155 Americans. Mace teamed up with Grey Bull Rescue to extract them via the Jordan border. She then coordinated a charter flight carrying 155 Americans ncluding 11 infants to Athens, with children on laps to fit everyone aboard Grey Bull's 808th mission. While the State Department has evacuated over 36,000 via charters, Mace highlighted

-Ali Larijani, Iran’s most senior remaining security official, marched through the streets of Tehran today as part of the regime’s Al-Quds Day celebrations.

- A senior military official:  

"The Americans didn’t believe we would succeed in the decapitation strike.  

We destroyed between 160–190 launchers, disabled another 200, and around 150 remain active. The missile crews are afraid to go out; there are desertions and refusals to follow orders. Every day we hunt down several launchers.  

We’ve entered a perhaps unheroic and monotonic stage of systematic destruction of command and control headquarters, military industry, and nuclear infrastructure. The Iranians have over 10,000 dead and wounded among their security forces.  

What is likely to follow after the war is a weakened regime, an economic blockade, diplomatic isolation, and eventually a revolution. The situation matches what we anticipated." (Amit Segal)

- Trump: We are totally destroying the terrorist regime of Iran, militarily economically, and otherwise, yet, if you read the Failing New York Times, you would incorrectly think that we are not winning. Iran’s Navy is gone, their Air Force is no longer, missiles, drones and everything else are being decimated, and their leaders have been wiped from the face of the earth. We have unparalleled firepower, unlimited ammunition, and plenty of time - Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today. They’ve been killing innocent people all over the world for 47 years, and now I, as the 47th President of the United States of America, am killing them. What a great honor it is to do so! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP

Chasunas:

Oelbaum -Fruchthandler Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Settler- Weisbrod Fountain Ballroom 

Oron – Moller Ateres Reva

Freund - Pal Cedar palace

Guttman – Stern Neemas hachaim

Korintz- Foutrian Ateres Esther

Schulgasser - Schultz Bais Faiga 

Weather tonight: 27° mainly clear skies overnight

-Adirei HaTorah event for the Flair community in Jackson 

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

 Weather 50° Rain with some snow mixing in for the afternoon. Windy at times early. Chance of rain 90%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.Tonight low of 28

Wet snow in forecast for parts of state today as temperatures drop 50 degrees

Today 23 Adar marks the first day of שבעת ימי המילואים some kehilos don't say Tachanun.

-According to three law enforcement sources, the vehicle involved in today’s attack at a Michigan synagogue is registered to a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Lebanon who currently resides in Dearborn, Michigan per Fox News

- Trump: "I want to send our love to the Michigan Jewish community and all of the people in the Detroit area following the attack on the Jewish synagogue earlier today. I've been fully briefed and it's a terrible thing... We're going to be right down to the bottom of it."

- There continue to be challenges for those trying to leave Israel. El Al flights are cancelled through March 21, and U.S. State Department rescue flights are limited, with passengers sometimes called randomly at early hours. There are also reports of some passengers being pushed ahead of the line by concierge services. Lalechet is organizing another repatriation flight on Sunday, March 15, departing at 3:00 PM from Yerushalayim to the Taba/Egypt border, then to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, onward to Bucharest, Romania, and finally to JFK, arriving Monday, March 16, at 1:25 PM. The cost is $2,295 per passenger.

- Hatzolah of Detroit was on location following the shooting attack 

A security guard was hit by the car and rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The driver was shot at by security and found dead inside the car, which contained explosives in the back

 Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. said president Trump was briefed on the attack 

The driver was found dead inside the car, which contained explosives in the back, though the cause of death remains unclear, cops said.

- Update Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack is dead, AP source says Michigan authorities say there are no reported injuries. Officials also confirmed school was NOT in session when it occurred.

An active shooter incident is occurring in Temple Israel, a Reform Jewish synagogue and school in West Bloomfield, Michigan. outside Detroit An attacker reportedly drove his car into the building before opening fire. There are no reports of casualties , but authorities have published a shelter-in-place warning. This attack happens just hours after another active shooter incident in Old Dominion University in Norfolk. police said. A truck crashed into the building and then caught fire before shots were fired

- There have been copycat incidents of TikTokers and YouTubers coming into Lakewood seeking attention, harassing residents and shouting hateful antisemitic slurs. While some creators come only to provoke reactions and generate views, others have visited to present a more positive and respectful look at the community

- Pesach Bein Hazmanim traffic

-LPD Traffic Alert: NJDOT will be conducting construction on RT 9 between Hurley Ave & North Lake Dr beginning at 7am. Motorists should expect delays in the area and are advised to plan alternate routes if possible. Please use caution when traveling through the work zone.

- Krispy Kreme Lakewood location near Bingo of rt 70 is no longer under the hashgacha of the KOA

- Plans are in the works to move ShopRite in Manchester to the former proposed Walmart property on Route 37 at the township's border with Toms River.App

- Rav Dov Lando shlita emphasized the halachic imperative to follow the Home Front Command guidelines rigorously: "It is a mitzvah to do everything possible to protect oneself and others. The laws of pikuach nefesh preservation of life require that one be very strict with these guidelines. It is absolutely forbidden to be lenient. This is a Torah obligation of 'ושמרתם מאוד לנפשותיכם'

- A new bill introduced by New Jersey Assemblywomen Rosy Bagolie and Quijano would prevent auto insurers from raising premiums for drivers involved in accidents where they were not at fault. The proposal would stop insurers from using underwriting rules or rating factors that increase rates due to a not-at-fault crash. Currently, insurers can consider multiple factors—including driving records and risk classifications—when setting premiums.

- NYC:  Zohran Mamdani last night hosted an inclusive “Iftar” at city hall, the nightly meal served to break the daily fast during Ramadan.

- Today Lakewod township committee meeting 5:30 pm watch livestream Here 

see agenda Here  public can email during the meeting via [email protected]

On the agenda 

Lakewood Township is planning to sell a vacant property, Block 1051.09 Lot 10, a 12,160-square-foot lot in an R-12 residential zone located near River Avenue and Ford Avenue. The property will be sold through a public auction with a minimum bid of $373,500 The deed will require the property to be used only as a neighborhood clubhouse for surrounding residents in perpetuity, and if it is used for another purpose the ownership will automatically revert back to the township. 

Odinances canceling the 2025 property taxes for three properties of mosdos used for charitable or religious purposes: Total 2025 tax exemption value: approximately $871,977.90 plus accrued interest and penalties.

Traffic lights coming to Cross st intersections

- Dr. Rich Roberts addressed false viral videos claiming that Orthodox Jews in Lakewood, NJ receive Section 8 payments for their million-dollar homes. He clarified that Section 8 payments only go to apartment owners, not renters, and are applied to help low-income renters pay their rent. Homeowners do not receive Section 8 funds for personal homes; the program only subsidizes rent for eligible tenants. Watch HERE 

Detroit Hatzolah members on scene of the attack on Temple Israel.

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- Fragments fell several buildings  hit in northern cities reports of injuries mostly light to moderate. MDA treated 30 people for shrapnel after building in town if Zarzir was hit.

-Another wave of rockets from Lebanon sirens sound in the  North 

- Rockets fired jointly from Iran and From Lebanon no reports of injuries as they fell in open areas

- Wall Street Journal: In Israel, it is estimated that it will take more weeks or long months of continued attacks to shake the regime in Iran in such a way that it will be at risk of collapse.

- Some bochurim who signed up git a call for  flight out with state Dept to Athens  at 4am and than have to make arrangements on their own to continue to their destination. Some going to  London for shabbos and on to NY

- Centcom: accident in the air between two US planes over western Iraqi territory; search for crew members. The plane that crashed—a KC-135 tanker

- Israeli officials are discussing an intense ground operation in Lebanon - which will begin within about a week. This is according to two Israeli sources. The operation will be discussed this evening in the political-security cabinet. Israel's intention: to deepen control in southern Lebanon, up to the Litani River, and to establish additional military positions in Lebanese territory.  Kaannews

- Trump "The situation with Iran is moving along very rapidly. It’s doing very well. Our military is unsurpassed, there's never been anything like it, nobody’s ever seen anything like it.""They really are a nation of terror and hate, and they’re paying a big price right now

- There continue to be challenges for those trying to leave Israel. El Al flights are cancelled through March 21, here they  are only operating emergency flights and U.S. State Department rescue flights are limited, with passengers sometimes called randomly at early hours.

 There are also reports of some passengers being pushed ahead of the line by concierge services.

 Lalechet is organizing another repatriation flight on Sunday, March 15, departing at 3:00 PM from Yerushalayim to the Taba/Egypt border, then to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, onward to Bucharest, Romania, and finally to JFK, arriving Monday, March 16, at 1:25 PM. The cost is $2,295 per passenger.

- Update Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack is dead, AP source says Michigan authorities say there are no reported injuries. Officials also confirmed school was NOT in session when it occurred.

- An active shooter incident is occurring in Temple Israel, a Reform Jewish synagogue and school in West Bloomfield, Michigan. outside Detroit  An attacker reportedly drove his car into the building before opening fire. There are no reports of casualties yet, but authorities have published a shelter-in-place warning. This attack happens just hours after another active shooter incident in Old Dominion University in Norfolk. Police said. A truck crashed into the building and then caught fire before shots were fired

- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pushed back on an ABC News report that the FBI warned police departments in California that Iran wants to retaliate over the U.S. military operation in the country, saying “no such threat from Iran to our homeland exists, and it never did.”

- EL AL: All regular scheduled flights through March 19 have been canceled. Due to the restrictions, the flight schedule planned for March 15–21, 2026 will not operate as scheduled.(El Al Website)

- Terrorist attack in Ramat Gan a 15 year old arab terrorist stabbed and seriously wounded in a 47-year-old man in serious condition, the victim is the chairman of the city’s Religious Council, Gdalyahu ben‑Shimon, The Terrorist,, was arrested at the scene.name is Gdalyahu ben‑Yeshua,

- U.S. Energy Secretary Wright says naval escorts through the Strait of Hormuz cannot happen now, but quite likely by end of month — Reuters

- Iranian media outlets are publishing footage of an alleged attack last night on an American oil tanker near Iraq.

- No injuries are reported in Iran’s latest ballistic missile attack on Israel, the fifth since midnight.A small number of missiles were launched, which were intercepted, according to initial military assessments. Sirens had sounded across central Israel amid the attack

- Trump: "The United States is the largest Oil Producer in the World, by far, so when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money. BUT, of far greater interest and importance to me, as President, is stopping an evil Empire, Iran, from having Nuclear Weapons, and destroying the Middle East and, indeed, the World. I won’t ever let that happen! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP"

- A  text message from Mojtaba Khamenei: "The blocking of the Strait of Hormuz must continue"

- Mojtaba Khamenei: "I learned through the television about my selection for the position. We will not give up on avenging the blood of the martyrs. We will demand compensation from the enemy; if they do not give it, we will destroy their assets to the same extent. I recommend that neighboring countries quickly close the enemy's bases; we will continue to attack them as needed."

- The IDF expands its evacuation warning of southern Lebanon, telling all civilians south of the Zahrani River they should evacuate their homes immediately, amid the fighting against Hezbollah.

- Red alert  sirens in the north

  -State department calling more people asking if they are still in Israel as they are offering flights to Athens.

- Girls seminaries now sending out information about staying for Pesach.

- Israel Defense Minister Katz: I warned the President of Lebanon that if the Lebanese government does not know how to control the area and prevent Hezbollah from threatening the northern settlements and firing towards Israel, we will take the area and do it ourselves. The Prime Minister and I have instructed the IDF to prepare to expand IDF activity in Lebanon and to restore calm and security to the northern settlements.

- Israel, it is estimated that Hezbollah has carried out about 200 launches since yesterday, around 80 of which did not cross into Israeli territory.

-Official media outlets in Iran are convinced that last night’s targeted strikes on Basij checkpoints were intended to reignite unrest in the country.  

- The IDF acknowledges in a briefing to military reporters: We erred by not issuing an earlier warning about Hezbollah’s intention to carry out extensive fire last night.

- Hezbollah blasted some 200 rockets and multiple drones at northern Israel for hours on Wednesday evening, repeatedly sending hundreds of thousands of Israelis to shelters.

- The IDF announced that it attacked the "Talkan" site in Tehran, which was used by the regime in Iran to advance critical capabilities in nuclear weapons development, which was already attacked in October 2024, and it was identified that restoration efforts have begun

- IDF says the commander of the south Lebanon sector in Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force was killed in an airstrike last week.

- The IDF Home Front Command issues an alert for parts of northern Israel, where warning sirens are sounding due to another Iranian missile attack that the military says it’s working to intercept.

- Iran threatens Israel and Gulf offices of US tech giants Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Nvidia Irarn’s Tasnim news agency publishes a list of potential targets for Iran, including the offices of tech giants such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Nvidia in Gulf countries and Israel.

Hezbollah blasted 150  rockets and drones at northern Israel for hours, repeatedly sending hundreds of thousands of Israelis to shelters on Wednesday evening. An opening salvo of 100 rockets was launched around 8 p.m. as a missile from Iran targeted the central region of the country, in what Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said was a coordinated attack. .

Chasunas:

Sirota - Herman Bais Faiga

Fromowitz – Nussbacher Ateres Blima

Kalatzky –Epstein Cedar Palace

Adams – Lowinger Ateres Esther

Nussenzweig – Mentzer Lake Terrace

Ashkenazi - Dwek Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Goldberg – Schwartz Ne"emas Hachaim

Ringle - Engelman Fountain Ballroom 

Steinmetz Ateres  Chaim Elazar

 Weather: 81° Cloudy with occasional rain showers. Near record high temperatures. Chance of rain 50%.

Severe thunderstorms with up to 70 mph gusts, hail and the chance of an isolated tornado are expected to sweep across New Jersey on Wednesday afternoon, forecasters say.

- Today, a yeshiva bochur was arrested while making his way to Israel through the Sinai border crossing; he will be brought before an officer tomorrow.  He is represented by attorney Menachem Shtauber.

- Igud Charter Flight Registration Jerusalem → Milan / New York Here

This Flight Is Currently Full they are working on a new flight on Tuesday or Wednesday to one of the main European hubs

- The FBI has warned police departments across California that Iran could retaliate for U.S. strikes by launching drone attacks along the West Coast, according to an alert reviewed by ABC News.

-Satmar rebbe Rav Zalman Leib underwent a successful heart procedure this morning and will return home to williamsburg this afternoon. Name is Yekusiel Yehuda Ben Pessil Leah

The Vizhnitzer Rebbe of Bnei Brak, Rav Yisroel Hager, is expected to travel to Germany next Sunday to undergo medical treatment there, following a series of treatments he has recently received in Yerushalayim.All are asked to daven for Yisroel ben Leah Esther.

A special women’s gathering took place on March 10 at Tiferes Bais Yaakov Hall in Lakewood, bringing together women interested in life in out-of-town kollel communities. Organized by Ichud Hakollelim, attendees heard firsthand from women who moved beyond Lakewood to help build Torah communities nationwide.

- BDE: Petirah of R’ Michoel Eliezer Loewy z”l, a resident of the Fairways community. He was 80 

The levaya today Wednesday at 2 PM at the chapel off 7th street 

- Lakewood Township is considering a series of resolutions authorizing new traffic signal agreements with Ocean County for several intersections along Cross Street The proposed signals would be installed at 

Cross Street and Massachusetts Avenue,

Cross Street and James Street/Franklin Boulevard, 

Cross Street and White Road/White Street, 

Cross Street and Prospect Street

- A 4 way stop sign will be coming to the intersection of Forest avenue and 2nd street

- Republicans criticized Mikie Sherrill for proposing a state budget larger than the current one, arguing that some changes to tax deductions and rebates amount to tax increases. Brian Rumpf said the proposal shows “new governor, same old song.” The plan also includes about $2 billion in savings, with roughly $500 million coming from scaling back the Stay NJ tax break for seniors.

- Mikie Sherrill’s budget proposal includes record school funding, with $12.4 billion for K-12 education and $1.4 billion for preschool programs. The administration also plans to work with lawmakers to update the state’s school funding formula and hire budget experts to help struggling districts avoid financial crises.

- Mikie Sherrill’s budget proposal would tighten two corporate tax breaks the Net Operating Loss deduction and the Alternative Business Calculation deduction a move the administration says could save New Jersey taxpayers about $605 million.

- Giyus: The Conscription Law has been removed from the agenda in full coordination with the Charedi parties, but there, a certain optimism still prevails that it will be possible to advance it later. According to them, Netanyahu will succeed in convincing Smotrich not to block the law: "If Bibi brought Trump to an event in Iranhe'll bring Smotrich to conscription too," says a senior Haredi official.

In the charedi parties, they claim that even after the budget is approved, two levers of pressure on Netanyahu will remain in their hands the law to disperse the Knesset and the option to go with the left after the elections. "Netanyahu needs to fear this greatly. We can absolutely go with the left it's no joke," they say in Yahadut HaTorah.(Report)

- The Badatz Eidah Hachareidis kashrus committee announced that after Pesach it will no longer certify kugel made in reusable aluminum pots, sparking discussion in the chareidi community. The decision addresses concerns that the pots, which circulate widely before being returned to the manufacturer, might be used in unsupervised kitchens, creating potential kashrus issues. Rabbonim have given manufacturers time to adapt, highlighting a producer who has already introduced a disposable pot alternative

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- Report of falling fragments in Bnei Brak and Gush Dan area no injuries.

-Heavy  loud explosions over Yerushalayim 

-Incoming Iranian missiles and rockets from Hezbollah sirens sounds in Yerushalayim and central areas

- El Al apologized for poor customer service and repeated flight cancellations, as many travelers report long waits and being told to come to the airport only to be sent away without boarding.

- Senior Israeli defense official tells i24NEWS following tonight’s large-scale rocket barrage by Hezbollah against Northern Israel: “They have left us no choice this campaign must expand in Lebanon. There is no one to talk to on the other side. We are considering strikes against infrastructure targets connected to the Lebanese Government. Iran asked, Hezbollah complied and now we must escalate our response by several levels.”

- Twelve days into the war, several Chesed and other organizations issued a joint statement urging Americans in Israel who wish to leave to register with the U.S. State Department through the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and the crisis intake form. The State Department is organizing no-cost flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Athens, Greece, where travelers must arrange their own flights back to the U.S., while Israeli outbound flights remain limited to about 100 passengers per flight.

-A series of heavy strikes hit south Beirut this evening, as the Israeli army said it launched fresh attacks on the area, where Hezbollah holds sway.

- Hezbollah officially announces the launch of Operation "Al-Asaf Al-Makoul" against Israel*.

-Report: Iran says will only agree to ceasefire if US, Israel guarantee no future attack

Iran has told mediators that it will only agree to a ceasefire to end the war if it includes an American guarantee that the US and Israel will not attack the Islamic Republic again in the future, Bloomberg reports, citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the matter.

- President Donald Trump renews his attack on President Isaac Herzog over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pardon request, calling Israel’s head of state “weak and pathetic.”

In a conversation with Channel 12’ Trump said “He doesn’t need any legal opinions,”... He is a weak and pathetic guy. I want Bibi to be focused on the war, not on.....”

- A new ballistic missile attack from Iran has been detected by the IDF. Sirens are expected to sound in southern Israel in the coming minutes

- Igud Charter Flight Registration Jerusalem → Milan / New York Here

This Flight Is Currently Full they are working on a new flight on Tuesday or Wednesday to one of the main European hubs

- State Department evacuation flights continue but are limited, currently only going to Athens, Greece, with passengers responsible for onward travel. 0px lo

- IDF: Search and rescue forces from the Home Front Command, together with emergency organizations, are currently operating at sites where reports were received of impacts in various areas in northern Israel.

- IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin: 'There is a change in the instructions of the Home Front Command in the north. Follow those instructions.'

- Senior Israeli official: The coming 24 hours will significantly shape the continuation of the campaign in Lebanon. Hezbollah is bringing about its own downfall.amiot segal 

- Hezbollah launched  over 100 rockets toward several areas in Israel with a few impact hits in the north. 

                        Direct hit in the north

- Incoming rockets from Iran over Central Israel and the north

- The FBI has warned police departments across California that Iran could retaliate for U.S. strikes by launching drone attacks along the West Coast, according to an alert reviewed by ABC News.

- Israel is preparing for a possible “significant expansion” of rocket fire by Iran and Hezbollah tonight, CNN reported. The Prime Minister is convening a security meeting to discuss the developments.

- Reports: In Israel, preparations are underway for a significant expansion of attacks from Lebanon tonight. Additional arenas are also possible.

-Podcaster Joe Rogan said many supporters of President Trump feel let down by the ongoing war with Iran, describing the conflict as “insane” and questioning how it fits with the president’s earlier campaign promises

- TRUMP: "They've lost their navy. They've lost their air force. They have no anti-aircraft apparatus at all. They have no radar. Their leaders are gone. And we could do a lot worse."

"We could take them out by this afternoon, in fact, within an hour, they literally would never be able to build that country back."

- The new leader Mojtaba Khamenei suffers from trauma to the left eye, facial cuts, and a broken foot as a result of the attack on the first day of the war - CNN

- Trump: There's hardly anything left to attack in Iran. A little here and there... At any moment I want it to end - it will end. The war with Iran will end soon.

- The French airline Air France is extending the suspension of its flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut until March 15.

- A data center for Iran’s Bank Sepah, a major Islamist Terror Regime-run bank, was targeted in an airstrike. Bank Sepah is largely responsible for paying the salaries of Iranian terror forces, including the IRGC. The strike is expected to prevent the regime from paying its terrorists via Bank Sepah for a period. 

- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz in a situation assessment: “The surviving Iranian leadership is fleeing like rats into tunnels, just like the Hamas leadership in Gaza. From there, they give orders to fire on civilians and children in Israel and across the region. The hospital morgues in Iran are filled with many thousands of members of the Revolutionary Guards and the Basij. The operation, led by President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, will continue without any time limit  until we achieve all objectives and win the campaign.”

- Preliminary US investigation finds United States Military responsible for striking Iranian elementary school, killing 175 people & children due to a 'targeting mistake,' NYT reports.

- CENTCOM is warning Iranians to not use civilian ports that the regime is using for military purposes. “Civilian ports used for military purposes lose protected status and become legitimate military targets under international law.”

- Russia is reportedly helping Iran attack US and Gulf nation targets in West Asia by providing advanced drone tactics from its war in Ukraine, CNN reported, citing a Western intelligence official.

- Fresh Iranian missile attack targets north and central Israel after lull of 9 hours Four attacks so far today, no injuries reported 

- People trying to get home for Pesach are continuing to struggle with flights. Many bochurim and seminary girls are scrambling to find any way out. Some are booking the first available flights through Arkia, El Al, Air Haifa or Israir  or any other destination they can find, and then arranging a connecting flight to the U.S.

Eretz Hakodesh is arranging a flight leaving from Taba this Sunday through Milan at a cost of $2,100.

At the same time, the State Department has been randomly emailing people on the list about rescue flights, but there doesn’t seem to be any clear system or way to know about them in advance. There are also reports that the government has allocated $40 million for these rescue flights.

Many travelers are frustrated with El Al, as some people who had already booked tickets are being bumped or having their flights canceled, while others are still managing to get seats on those same flights.

- Japan and Germany to Release Oil as War in Iran Threatens Global Supply

The Strait of Hormuz, a . A British agency said three ships were hit by unidentified projectiles in or near the strait.

- IDF chief Zamir orders reinforcements to North as Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon

After Israeli and US forces struck Iran at the end of February, targeting regime infrastructure and Khamenei, many analysts considered Hezbollah joining the subsequent war inevitable.

- As doubts about the prospect of imminent regime change in Iran spike, defense sources have told The Jerusalem Post that regime change is not and never was a military goal.

Rather, the IDF always hoped to enhance the conditions which might make regime change in Iran possible if the domestic opposition to the government were ready to take to the streets again in sufficient numbers to topple the regime, said defense sources.

- Fox News correspondent Nate Foy also said despite Israel's strong air defense, half of the missiles are hard to defend against because half of the missiles are cluster munitions.

"The Iranian use of cluster missiles and the idea that they deliberately target civilians and civil facilities must be considered as a use of non-conventional weapons, and the American-Israeli response must be appropriate,"

- El AL Update

All regularly scheduled EL AL flights through March 14 have been canceled, regardless of when the ticket was purchased.

•We are currently operating limited emergency recovery flights to and from select gateways worldwide.

•Customers are being automatically reassigned to these flights based on original itineraries and government imposed capacity limits.

We will continue expanding the schedule as soon as security protocols allow. Flight frequency and passenger capacity are determined by government authorities, and these restrictions directly affect the pace of reassignments.

Chasunas:

Drew - Schwarzman Lake Terrace

Blum - Margolis Bais Faiga 

Shechter - Silber Ateres Chaim Elazar

Soloff - Steiner  Cedar Palace 

Klein - Bloch Fountain Ballroom

Waldman - Weinstock Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Rosenberg - Lieberson  Ateres Blima 

- Shiur in Tanya by the Amshinov Rebbe 910 E. Kennedy  after 10:00pm Maariv

- Rav motel silber shlita will be be speaking IN ENGLISH tonight 498 Brentwood corner Whitsville T.R. Tallymawr Shteibel at 9 pm

Weather: 76° Abundant sunshine.

The threat of scattered severe thunderstorms with up to 70 mph wind gusts Wednesday evening could bring an abrupt end to New Jersey’s current stretch of unusually warm.

- Gov. Mikie Sherrill is proposing a $60.729 billion state budget for FY 2027. It's $980 million more than last year, a 1.6% increase, that includes $2 billion in spending cuts and ads $750 milion in revenue by closing corporate tax loopholes. Blame placed on Donald Trump.

- A youtuber has been at the shopping plaza in Westgate today interviewing local residents. According to reports he's a pro Israel.

- Giyus draft law done! it has been postponed and will no longer be advanced in the current knesset term, as the Charedi parties agree to pass the budget which will include funding for 

A senior Charedi figure: "We will vote for the budget; we don't dismantle a government during wartime. We failed with the draft law, but we are bringing important achievements in the state budget."

- The Mashguach Rav Reuvein shlita is back from EY and will deliver a sichas Mussar today during mussar seder at Beren hall

- NYPD Bomb Squad is near Gracie Mansion after a "suspicious package" was found in a nearby park.

- Pesach Kashrus Alert - Xanthan Gum

The Volover Kashrus Agency warns: food products containing Xanthan Gum are NOT kosher for Pesach. Even if labeled “Kosher for Passover,” Xanthan Gum  derived from kitnoyos is soaked in alcohol the same type used for chametz gamur making it forbidden. Do not use or consume Xanthan Gum during Pesach. Xanthan Gum It is used as a thickener and stabilizer for sauces, salad dressings, and in gluten-free baking. Other kashrus certifying agencies have not issued any updates on this.

- Gas prices shot up at the Jersey shore and across NJ averaging $3.59 a gallon

- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill’s Fiscal Year 2027 state budget will include $12.4 billion in aid for the K-12 school funding formula - the highest level in state history and a 3.1% increase over the current year's funding. Sherrill’s proposal also includes $1.4 billion for preschool programs.

-Hespedim will be held tonight in Lakewood marking the end of shiva for Rav Shimon Frank zt”l, a 26-year-old Lakewood yungerman who was niftar following an illness. The hespedim will take place at Coventry Shul 9:00 PM, followed by Maariv at 10:15 PM.

Divrei hesped will be delivered by Rav Yeruchom Olshin shlita, Rav Moshe Tikotzky shlita, Rav Menachem Mintz shlita, and a family member. The Ezras Nashim will be open.

- Lakewood Planning board meeting today 6 pm watch Here  only 1 item on the agenda  by  Hamilton of Lakewood LLC to build a daycare at 600, 680 New Hampshire Ave & 1518 Bellinger St Block 855.05, Lots 19, 23, & 25 Concept Plan for a daycare

- Yeshiva Chaim Berlin introduced new song at purim mesiba 2026 watch  Here 

- At yesterday’s Lakewood Development Corporation (LDC) meeting, the board voted on a resolution to continue the contract for the public bus liaison on a month-to-month basis. Officials said the continuation is necessary due to an ongoing emergency, as the state has not yet authorized funding for the position, which they described as critical. The amount of the contract was not disclosed.

- The Toms River Jewish Community Council is opposing proposed zoning changes that could allow more than 1,500 multi-family housing units to be built near Massachusetts Avenue and Route 70, and Riverwood Drive and Route 9. The council warned the projects would cause major congestion and change the character of the area, stressing that the Jewish community does not support high-density housing and should not be blamed for overdevelopment. The issue is set to be discussed at the Toms River Planning Board meeting on March 10.

-The Lakewood Board of Education says much of the district’s debt and ongoing problems stem from state monitors assigned to oversee the schools, arguing the monitors rarely assisted administrators. App reports

- New Jersey Governor Sherrill will deliver her inaugural state budget address Tuesday afternoon at the Statehouse, and is expected to lay out some cuts to existing programs, as the state faces a projected $3 billion structural deficit for Fiscal Year 2027.

One area which may be negatively impacted is Stay NJ, the recently enacted property tax relief program for seniors. The current year state budget is $58.8 billion. (Onejerseyshorr) 

- A video of a helicopter transporting passengers from New Square to a wedding in Lakewood sparked false accusations online, with commenters claiming New Square residents paid for it while living on welfare. In reality, a Jewish philanthropist who donates heavily to Jewish causes hosted the wedding and personally covered the helicopter costs, estimated at $6,000–$15,000. Critics say the accusations reflect a recurring pattern of misinformation and hostility toward a community that contributes significantly to Rockland County, while politicians connected to those circles remain silent (Monseynews)

7:00 pm  please refresh page for updates 

Another Salvo of rockets incoming to central Gush Dan region

Interception over Yerushalayim at 12am

- Sirens sounding after Alert for Yerushalayim and central region with more missiles detected

- The latest Iranian missile attack on central Israel that triggered alerts at around 11:30 pm has been intercepted without reports of injuries or damage

- Trump: If Iran has put out any mines in the Hormuz Strait, and we have no reports of them doing so, we want them removed, IMMEDIATELY! If for any reason mines were placed, and they are not removed forthwith, the Military consequences to Iran will be at a level never seen before. If, on the other hand, they remove what may have been placed, it will be a giant step in the right direction! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- President Trump says the US "completely destroyed" 10 Iranian mine-laying boats and ships, in the past few hours. Iran has refused his direction to remove the mines they laid in the Strait of Hormuz

- Going around on social media not confirmed: A mother of a participant in the Grey Bull Rescue Mission says an evacuation of more than 200 people from Israel turned into a frightening ordeal. Families were initially told the mission was a non-profit rescue during the airspace closures, but after reaching Jordan, participants were reportedly told to raise $1 million within 24 hours for the journey to continue. The group remained stranded in Jordan for four days with limited kosher food until a participant contacted parents with U.S. State Department connections, after which a plane was arranged from Jordan to Washington. The mother described the experience as traumatizing and warned parents to be cautious about similar rescue efforts.

- U.S. intelligence has detected signs that Iran may be preparing to deploy naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor, according to CBS News. Officials say Iranian forces are using small boats capable of carrying two to three mines each. Estimates suggest Iran possesses between roughly 2,000 and 6,000 naval mines, including Iranian, Chinese, and Russian-made models. 

- Qatar Issues an Unusual Warning to Its Citizens: "There Is a Serious Security Threat, Everyone Must Shelter in Place at Home"

- As many as 150 U.S. troops wounded in Iran war. - Reuters

- Trump administration has asked Israel not to strike more Iranian oil facilities

- Iranian Revolutionary Guards Claim Missile Strikes at Bnei Brak

The IRGC says its latest salvo targeted U.S. sites in Bahrain and the UAE and, unusually, “hidden missile launchers in Bnei Brak.” Reported by Roy Kais of Kan 11 news, this was part of their 34th missile salvo in the conflict

-Windows shattered today in Beit Shemesh due to a impact from a rocket that fell near residential buildings.

- The Ministry of Education has issued an official order closing the Ponevezh Yeshiva High School on 5 Rechov Meltzer in Bnei Brak  after the ministry's Enforcement Department found that it was operating in violation of the emergency guidelines.

- Dashcam footage shows a Hezbollah missile hitting a satellite station near Beit Shemesh yesterday. The IDF reported that an “isolated failure” prevented both interception and sirens.

Hezbollah claimed the target was a military cyber site, but it is actually a civilian-commercial facility operated by SES. The Beit Shemesh area has been heavily targeted, reportedly due to several alleged secret military bases in the surrounding region.

-Wizz Air announced the suspension of all its flights to and from Israel until March 29.

- Message from UK Ambassador Simon Walters.For those of you wishing to leave Israel, commercial flight options to leave Israel are now available with El Al, Israir, Arkia and Air Haifa.

- About half of Iran’s ballistic missiles fired at Israel in the war carried cluster warheads, the IDF says. The warheads “indiscriminately spread dozens of submunitions with several kilograms of explosives over a radius of around 10 kilometers.” 

Israeli defenses have intercepted many missiles, but military officials stress they are “not hermetic.” Iran’s strikes have targeted population centers, military sites, and key infrastructure, often launching only one or a few missiles at a time, suggesting difficulties in mounting larger, coordinated barrages.

- Iranian opposition media have announced the elimination of Asadollah Badfar, one of the main commanders of the Basij.

- President Donald Trump has conveyed a message to Arab countries that have been harmed by Iran that he expects them to join the war against it. This was learned by Israel Hayom from a source familiar with the details.

-Rocket Interceptions over Bet Shemesh some fragments fell in open areas no reports of injuries

- “One missile is enough to wipe it out.” according to various reports, Kim Jong Un reportedly declared over the weekend, while offering Iran North Korean missiles for use against Israel.

- British Airways cancels all flights to and from Abu Dhabi until later this year, and all flights to and from Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai and Tel Aviv until later this month  

- Israel Airports Authority: 60% of Israelis who were abroad on the eve of the war have returned to Israel As part of Operation “Wings of the Lion”, between 5–9 March 2026, 177 flights landed at Ben Gurion Airport, bringing back around 32,000 passengers. Today, approximately 40 additional arrivals are expected, with about 7,000 more passengers landing

All clear by Homefront  command

- More incoming Iranin rockets,red alert issued for North and Central regions.

- US War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that today will be the most intense day of strikes against Iran in the war so far.

-Airlines booked up as thousands scramble to get on flights leaving the country to nearby destinations  such as Athens, Larnaca, Rome and other European cities for connecting flights to the US 

- Two Iranian missile salvos on Israel so far today 

- Iranian FM says missiles will continue, rules out talks with the US 

- There are no reports of direct impacts or injuries in the latest Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel, the second today.

Sirens had sounded across northern Israel and parts of the center.

- PM Netanyahu: End of Iran’s regime depends on Iranian people’s will to ‘throw off the yoke of tyranny’

- Israeli government says the special situation in the home front will be extended by about two weeks.

- President Donald Trump said Monday that the war against Iran could end shortly, though not this week, but he left open the possibility of an escalation in fighting if global oil supplies are disrupted by the Islamic Republic under its newly chosen, hard-line supreme leader.

Reuters, citing a source familiar with Israel’s war plans: “The IDF is trying to inflict as much damage as possible before the window for strikes closes.” Residents of Tehran described last night’s attacks on the capital to the news agency as the most intense in the war. “It was like hell. They bombed every part of Tehran.”

 The Financial Times: Israel is preparing for a long operation against Hezbollah - longer than the current operation against Iran

Senator Lindsey Graham: Israel, I am with you all the way. To all the antisemites and boycotters - I am not with you. I am with the people of Israel until the day I die.

Chasunas:

Kurland - Weinberg Lake Terrace 

Neuman- Mashinsky Ne'emas Hachaim 

Bamberger - Zucker Ateres Reva

Hershapft - Augenstein Ateres Esther 

Landau  - Fried Ateres  Chaim Elazar 

Mermelstein - Shwartz Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Birnhak - kaszirer Fountain Ballroom

 Weather: 70° Sunny. next week temps will be in the low 20's

- Bingo Pesach 2026 special Yom Tov sales edition in conjunction with Mesamchei Lev see brochure Here

- Lalechet Travel said that claims circulating from some seminaries alleging women were assaulted by Egyptian security personnel have not been substantiated despite efforts to verify them. The company stated that no passengers traveling with Lalechet were harmed, emphasizing that the safety of travelers remained their top priority and expressing gratitude to Hashem and to the many clients who trusted them during the challenging situation.

- At an appreciation event held last night at MetLife Stadium, Agudath Israel of America honored Daf Yomi Maggidei Shiur during a program titled “Taamei Hasugyos.” The evening featured a themed menu in which various dishes were creatively named after sugyos in Shas, celebrating the maggidei shiur who teach the daily daf.

- Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey says he will introduce a tax bill this week to significantly expand the standard deduction to $75,000 for married couples, or $37,500 for individuals. The current deduction is $32,200 for couples filing jointly and half that for single filers.Booker, who is up for re-election this year also said he is not ruling out a potential presidential bid in 2028. (Onejersey)

- BDE: Petirah of Habachur Rafael Chaim Shar Yashuv Scheinerman z”l, 16, son of YBL"C R’ Yitzy and Kiki Scheinerman, after a long illness. The levaya will be held today Monday at 10:30 AM at the Lakewood Chapel off 7th street 

Zoom link Here 

Passcode:359698

 call in audio +1 309 205 3325 

-  Lakewood zoning board meeting today watch livestream Here upmsee agenda Here 

Several zoning appeals including a request for height approval for a 3-story office/retail building on County Line Road; a proposal to create eight duplexes (16 units) on Prospect Street; and a request by 1501 Prospect Street, LLC to build single-family homes in an M-1 zone.

- LDC meeting today 4:30 pm watch livestream here 

- A Pesach program in Guatemala has just been canceled, leaving hundreds of families scrambling to make alternative plans at the last minute. According to management they had sold out the entire Passover program, but the hotel breeched its contract and unexpectedly canceled on them

- Iran is now warning President Trump that global oil prices could surge to $200 per barrel if neighboring countries fail to "restrain" the United States. "If you can tolerate oil at more than $200 per barrel, continue this game!

- Tucker Carlson says he never attacked Chabad or blamed the war with Iran on the movement, claiming the allegation is a propaganda campaign pushed by Israel to make it appear as if he said it.(Awesome jew)

- Thousands attended an asifa on AI technology at Lakewood High School, including about 5,000 bochurim, who heard hadracha from Rav  Elya Ber Wachtfogel shlita ,Rav  Elya Brudny shlita, and  Rav Ephraim Wachsman shlita . Police were present after more bochurim arrived than expected, and not everyone was allowed inside.

- The FBI is investigating a New Jersey residence in connection with Saturday's incident in New York City, where two people were arrested for allegedly trying to set off two improvised explosive devices outside Gracie Mansion, NYC protest attack being investigated as ‘act of ISIS-inspired terrorism,’ NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says.

- Lakewood school bus transportation budget has been misquoted with a fabricated story and shared across social media on X with a false claim that the lakewood school district is spending $48 million a year to bus just 449 students which comes out to roughly $107,000 per student compared to the statewide average in New Jersey of about $1,901 per student. This false information has spread while in truth Lakewood's $53 million transportation budget for 2024-25 serves about 54,500 students, including over 50,000 at private yeshivas, due to New Jersey laws requiring public districts to bus nonpublic students within 20 miles. 

- Confusion has been reported at the Western Wall as mispallelim say they are being prevented from entering despite official guidance from the Israel Police allowing up to 50 people at a time under Israel Home Front Command safety rules. Visitors say there is no clear system for entry, with access sometimes blocked entirely and other times allowed in small groups. The dispute centers on whether there is adequate shelter in case of missile alerts, with some suggesting the nearby Wilson’s Arch could provide protection.

8:00 pm

Sirens sound in the north and Galil region. All clear given

- Trump on Truth Social: If Iran does anything to stop the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, it will be hit by the United States of America 20 times harder than it has been hit so far. In addition, we will strike targets that are very easy to destroy, making it almost impossible for Iran to rebuild as a nation ever again. Death, fire & fury will descend on them—but I hope & pray it doesn't happen! This is a gift from the US to China & all countries that heavily use the Strait of Hormuz. I hope this gesture is greatly appreciated.

- Lalechet Travel said that claims circulating from some seminaries alleging women were assaulted by Egyptian security personnel have not been substantiated despite efforts to verify them. The company stated that no passengers traveling with Lalechet were harmed, emphasizing that the safety of travelers remained their top priority and expressing gratitude to Hashem and to the many clients who trusted them during the challenging situation.

- Trump tells CBS he believes the war in Iran could be over soon “I think the war is very complete, pretty much. They have no navy, no communications, they’ve got no Air Force,”. He says the campaign is “very far” ahead of his previous estimate of a war lasting 4-5 weeks. He's thinking of taking over the straits of Hormuz.

 - Putin spoke with Trump and proposed "ways to end the war in Iran."(Not Ukraine)

- There are no reports of direct impacts or injuries in the latest Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel, medics say. Sirens had sounded across central Israel and parts of the West Bank, in the 11th attack from Iran since midnight.

- After 10 days of war: approaching 10,000 killed in Iran israel says

-A total of 16 people were lightly hurt in Hezbollah’s missile attack on central Israel this afternoon, Magen David Adom says. In Ramle the ambulance service says it treated 14 people in good condition following an impact that also caused damage to a daycare.

- Senior Israeli to 'Washington Post': "Fearing a war without end, considering ending it without toppling the regime".

- ElAL: Due to the state of emergency, EL AL and Sundor flights that were part of the regular flight schedule prior to the start of Operation Roaring Lion, and were scheduled to depart up to and including March 14, 2026, are canceled. The corresponding return flights are also canceled.

We contacted all passengers via a WhatsApp message and offered them the option to be rebooked on an alternative flight. Passengers who replied that they wish to be rebooked are being assisted accordingly.

- The US intercepted an encrypted communication originating in Iran that serves as an operational trigger for sleeper assets outside Iran, based on preliminary signal analysis, according to a federal alert sent to law enforcement agencies.

All clear given by home front command

More incoming missiles from Iran detected

- The IDF says it is investigating why one of Hezbollah’s missiles was not intercepted. According to the military, several long-range projectiles were fired from Lebanon, with some intercepted by air defenses and others allowed to land in open areas.

- Update: 2 lightly injured from Lebenon Hezbollah barrage to the center of the country. A sensitive military instalation near Bet Shemesh was hit.

- The Airports Authority spokesperson reported that over 50% of Israelis who were abroad before the war have returned to Israel.

- Trump: 'Not happy' with Mojtaba Khamenei choice as new Supreme Leader; 'won't go into details about plans for him'.

- Reports say travelers at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport were forced to remove yarmulkas and some girls were harassed for davening. Meanwhile, chaos erupted at Ben Gurion Airport after passenger limits on outbound flights were suddenly reduced, leaving hundreds of ticketed travelers stranded and leading to clashes with police.

-U.S. intelligence officials intercepted encrypted transmissions believed to originate from Iran that may function as a trigger signal for sleeper cells operating overseas, according to a federal alert reviewed by ABC News. The communications surfaced shortly after the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, prompting heightened security concerns among authorities

-Rockets launched from Lebanon Reports of several sites where shrapnel fell in central Israel including right outside Bet Shemesh Ramla and Tel Aviv. No injuries have been reported so far.

- Two fatalities have been confirmed from the Iranian barrage today in the town of Yehud.

- Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport: Passengers were informed at the last moment that boarding the flight is prohibited due to the situation, police were dispatched. 

- Sec Rubio on Iran’s Islamist Terror Regime: “This is a terroristic regime and we are seeing them conduct terrorism using nation-state elements, using weapons like missiles and one-way attack drones, and the objective of this mission is to destroy their ability to continue to do that and we are well on our way to achieving that objective.”

naval forces struck three Iranian vessels believed to be oil tankers in the Persian Gulf today, with footage showing at least one ship burning near Iran’s port of Bandar Abbas.

- 1 dead, 2 seriously wounded as Iranian cluster bomb warhead hits central Israel

others seriously wounded by an Iranian missile with a cluster warhead that was fired at central Israel on Monday, the seventh salvo of fire since midnight as Tehran kept up its attacks on Israel and Gulf nations.

The cluster warhead hit at least six sites across central Israel, including in Yehud, Or Yehuda, Holon and Bat Yam. One man was killed and another was critically wounded at a construction site in Yehud, and a third man was seriously wounded in Or Yehuda, according to medical officials.

-People scrambling to get flights out of Israel  while Arkia and ElAl outbound flights  are booked up and not available in the websites. Hope is that  things will ease up and more flights will open up next week.  Those who have booked with United airlines can call and rebook with other flights out of Europe or Athens and just pay the price difference.

PSA: It is important to note that there is no preference given to anyone who signed up with organizations to be placed on the State Department list for evacuation flights. No one has arranged flights out besides those booked through travel agencies. Some organizations insert themselves into the news for relevancy, but so far people have had to book flights on their own or wait to be contacted by the State Department for flights to Athens or other destinations.

- The IDF said it struck several bases of Iran’s Basij paramilitary force and internal security forces in the city of Isfahan, along with missile sites in other areas of the country.

- Putin congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei: "Surely you will continue your father's work and unite the Iranian people."

-US has advised non-essential staff to leave its consulate near the southern Turkish city of Adana near a key NATO base and ordered US citizens to leave “southeast Turkey,” the US embassy to Ankara says

- In Bahrain: The BAPCO oil refinery was hit as a result of an Iranian attack

- IDF pushes further into Lebanon as Beirut says it’s ready to resume talks with Israel

-Oil prices swung wildly from over $119 to $103.50 on G7 reserve release hopes.

Chasunas:

Hirschman - Elefant Cedar Palace

Kohn - Rokeach Lake Terrace 

Fisher -Pollak Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Bauman - Jacobs Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Adler - Abbot Bais Faiga

Vogel - Berger Ateres Esther 

Gershonzohn - Shwartz Fountain Ballroom 

Chaim Berlin dinner at Bell works

Weather: 67° A shower is possible early. Overcast. 

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Asifa tonight in Lakewood high school about AI technology Thousands  attended including 5,000 bochurim, who heard hadracha from  Rav Elya Ber Wachtfogel, Rav Elya Brudny, and Rav Ephraim Wachsman,

-The US government has started offering evacuation flights to some people who have filled out the Crisis intake form. These flights are free of charge and won’t be billed later on, as opposed to the rescue flights after the 10/7 massacre

- Ruby shoe sale today at meon Bnos Melech 550 James St. $42 a pair

- Bingo/Mesamchei Lev Pesach Yom Tov store sales begin today March 7 through March 17

Side of salmon $6.99 chicken legs $1.99

- Lakewood shops ladies clothing sale today at Ateres Blima hall until 9pm

- Scranton yeshiva chanukah Habayis event today 

- Pre Yom Tov warehouse ladies clothing sale at American Dream mall slashed prices located 2nd level off the ice rink.

- The address at Ameeican dream mall anniversary event featuring proses and uncle moishy concerts and book signing  free event.

- Letter reposted from Lakewood roshei yeshiva against hosting concerts in the extended Lakewood area due to a mixed concert taking place today

- Tonight  a asifa will take place for bochurim and rebbeim regarding  the danger kf Aĺ technology. Will take place at the Lakewood high school. Scheduled Speakers Rav Elya Ber Wachtfogel shlita and Rav Efraim Wachsman shkita

- Lakewood school bus transportation  budget has been misquoted and shared across social media on X with a false claim that the lakewood school district is spending $48 million a year to bus just 449 students which comes out to roughly $107,000 per student compared to the statewide average in New Jersey of about $1,901 per student. This false information has spread  while in truth Lakewood's $53 million transportation budget for 2024-25 serves about 54,500 students, including over 50,000 at private yeshivas, due to New Jersey laws requiring public districts to bus nonpublic students within 20 miles. 

- Satmar rebbe Rav Aaron spoke spoke o  shaloshudis about the zionist golden calf the  עגל הזהב. The rebbe specifically mentioned thise who are happy in their hearts from the zionist actions during the war they also need a kapara.

- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday that his wife, Rama Duwaji, is a private person with no formal role in his campaign or City Hall after he was pressed about reports that she had liked Instagram posts tied to the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. 

- Long Branch house near beach, presidential history selling for $11.6M

Cleaning the kvitlach at the Kosel ahead of Pesach

-Levaya today in Lakewood 

8:30 pm

- Iran missile shrapnel impact in Rishon Letzion modiin Illit and Bnei Brak. A woman in her 40s has been moderately injured as a result of falling shrapnel in Rishon Lezion following the latest Iranian attack on central Israel, medics say.

 Meanwhile, Iran warns “tonight is the night” that Israel will experience the “full force” of the IRGC under the new supreme leader.

- Iranian missiles fired towards southern Israel 

- Official announcement:Mostafa Khamenei was chosen as the new Supreme Leader succeeding his father.

- The US sees signs that Iran is trying to draw Russia and China into the conflict.(Amit Segal) N12

- Emmanuel Macron of France said he spoke by phone on Sunday with Masoud Pezeshkian, urging Tehran to halt its military attacks across the region without delay. In a message posted on X, Macron also called on Iran to ensure the free passage of ships by lifting what he described as the effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route for oil and gas.

- El Al : We are currently operating under emergency procedures, in accordance with the directives of the relevant authorities and security officials. We continue to monitor developments and are preparing to expand operations as soon as conditions allow.

Customers waiting to be assigned to a flight: If a flight with a date and time appears under “Manage Your Booking” on the website or in the app, this means you have already been assigned to that flight, even if you have not received an assignment notification.

- Bloomberg : President Trump is considering sending special forces to Iran to take control of the stockpile of enriched uranium, according to 3 diplomatic sources informed of the details

- The US government has started offering evacuation flights to some people who have filled out the Crisis intake form. These flights are free of charge and won’t be billed later on, as opposed to the rescue flights after the 10/7 massacre Dansdeals

- Trump, in an interview with ABC News, said the next leader of Iran will not survive long if he does not get my approval for the position.

- Iranian Foreign Minister to NBC: Russia is helping us in many ways

Reports of falling fragments in the south

Another round of missiles fired by Iran towards Central and Southern Israel 

-Intercepted. All clear

 Incoming Iranian missles alert issued to central Israel 

- Charedi parties agree to pass budget without passage of Giyus draft law due to security  situation 

- WH press secretary Leavitt: “The Iranians are making a lot of threats with their words, but if you look at their actions with respect to their military, they're not as strong or powerful as they were 9 days ago!"

on the possibility of a ground attack in Iran: We continue with airstrikes, but Trump is not taking options off the table. He will continue to assess the situation, but this is not the plan right now

- 7 salvos fired at Israel from Iran since midnight, 6 injured by suspected cluster bomb warhead .

- North under incessant Hezbollah rocket, drone fire

-Two IDF soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah attack in southern Lebanon early this morning. First soldier identified as

Maher Khatar, 38,  from Majdal Shams.

The name of the second soldier is to be released later.

All clear given.

More incoming rockets detected sirens in Yerushalayim Bet Shemesh

- Multiple locations of falling fragments across Central Israel 

          Scene in Bnei Brak, no injuries 

- 1 serious injury in Tel Aviv 2 lightly injured in Petach Tikva from fallen missile fragments 

Fragments fell in Central Israel  reports of a direct hit on Petach Tikva 2 injuries 

- Rockets incoming from Iran intercepted over Bnei Brak

-Reports: The United Arab Emirates has attacked Iran for the first time.

- Amit Segal: According to an Israeli source, it appears that in last night’s strike on a hotel in Beirut, four senior Quds Force officials were successfully eliminated:

• Head of the Finance Branch in the Lebanon Corps – Majid Hassini  

• Head of Intelligence in the Lebanon Corps – Ali Bi Azar  

• Head of Intelligence Department in the Palestine Corps – Ahmad Rasouli  

• Official in charge of the “Zionist” file in the Lebanon Corps – Hossein Ahmadlou

Weather tonight 51° Foggy with occasional rain lateChance of rain 70%.

Rest of week Temps will fluctuate from mid 70's to low 20's.

Change clocks tonight day light savings time

- BDE: Petirah of Reb Manish Weintraub ZL from the elderly choshuv Gerer chasidim in the US. Levaya today in Lakewood 1:30pm at the chapel off 7th st with kevurah at the adjacent Bais Olam. Shiva at 1112 Monmouth Ave Lakewood 

- Annual Melava Malka for khal Zichron Elazar Santov of Lakewood

- Tomorrow evening a asifa will take place for bochurim and rebbeim regarding  the danger kf Aĺ technology. Will take place at the Lakewood high school. Scheduled Speakers Rav Elya Ber Wachtfogel shlita and Rav Efraim Wachsman shlita

- Two shuls in Toronto, Canada, were struck by gunfire overnight in separate incidents that are now under investigation by local authorities.

The buildings hit were identified as the BAYT and Shaarei Shomayim shuls. Police in Toronto and the neighboring York Region reported on social media that shots were fired at the two houses of worship around midnight. Authorities said that while bullets struck the buildings, no one was injured in either one.

-Tomorrow Lakewood shops pop up stores for women at Ateres Blima hall 11am -9pm

- Barack Obama Today, announces the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center on June 18th in Chicago, and welcoming the public on June 19th.

- The website of YouTuber Tyler Oliveira has been taken offline by its hosting provider.

- The official Facebook page of Jackson, NJ Councilman Chris Pollak has been suspended, according to a notice that now appears on the account. “We suspended your Page. This is because Chris Pollak oes against our Community Standards.”

12:25am

- All clear given residents can leave the protective rooms.

Incoming rockets from Iran detected sirens sounding across Israel 

- update all clear given. Interception over Yerushalayim 

Sirens sound early Sunday morning as missiles were slotted coming from Iran

- Reports of women leaving Israel through Egypt who say they were harmed or assaulted by authorities Subjected to inappropriate  treatment during the journey. Some married women were reportedly separated from their husbands during security screenings. In response, several seminaries and community organizations are warning the public about these frightening incidents and urging travelers to consider alternative options as outbound flights resume from Ben Gurion Airport.

The IDF struck multiple fuel depots used by the military forces of the Iranian terror regime in Tehran.

- Missiles were fired over shabbos at Iarael  a family in Lod had their apt destroyed by falling fragments minutes after they ran to a safe room.

- Israel’s Ministry of Transport has approved increasing the passenger limit on outbound flights from Ben Gurion Airport to up to 100 passengers per flight. The move expands the pilot program to allow more people to leave the country, though officials say the framework is still subject to change based on ongoing assessments and government decisions

- El Al has completed rebooking passengers whose flights were canceled onto special recovery flights from 22 destinations worldwide. Customers who haven’t received their updated flight details should check the “Manage Booking” section on the airline’s website or app, or contact the airline via WhatsApp. Once all existing passengers are accommodated, ticket sales for the recovery flights will soon open to the public, with prices expected to be released tomorrow. Updates are also being issued regarding operations at Ben Gurion Airport

- President Trump on Truth Social: “The United Kingdom, our once Great Ally, maybe the Greatest of them all, is finally giving serious thought to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East. That’s OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don’t need them any longer — But we will remember. We don’t need people that join Wars after we’ve already won! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Netanyahu tells Iranians freedom is near as Israel hits country’s oil depots for first time

-Israel continued its military campaign against Iran overnight Saturday, striking key missile infrastructure and IRGC aircraft, as Tehran launched repeated salvos of ballistic missiles at Israel and issued new threats against European countries that might join the war.

- Sirens sound non-stop across northern Israel, Iran claims it kidnapped US soldiers, US denies.

2 soldiers hurt in Hezbollah missile attack; IDF says it hit 600 Hezbollah targets 

- Trump When asked if he would send ground forces to take control of Iran's enriched uranium: "Not now. Maybe later."

- Trump:"The Iranians are responsible for 10/7, for beheading babies. So they complain about attacks on desalination facilities?"

- Trump: "We are not looking at where the Kurds are going - we don't want to complicate the war further. I don't want the Kurds to enter, I don't want them to get hurt."

- Trump "Their army is gone. Navy gone. Air Force wiped out. All 32 ships at the bottom of the ocean. They're on their third set of leaders. And other than that, they're doing very well!

- Reports that the USS George H.W. Bush Aircraft Carrier and her strike group will soon be deploying to the Middle East to reinforce and join the strikes against Iran. The Bush is expected to arrive in the area within a few weeks. (Fox News & Axios)

- Israel says commando raid deep in Lebanon failed to find remains of Ron Arad

- Last night, IDF special forces landed deep in Lebanon in the Bekaa Valley in an attempt to locate findings related to navigator Ron Arad. The force departed with no casualties and no findings related to Arad were found at the search site. PM Netanyahu said, "Our brave fighters went out last night on a special operation to locate and return navigator Ron Arad, who fell captive in Lebanon about 40 years ago. For many years we have been relentlessly engaged in this mission.

The operation carried out last night did not bring the findings we were looking for, but the commitment of the State of Israel and my commitment to completing all the missions of our prisoners and missing persons is absolute and permanent. So it was and so it will be."

 Friday, March 6, 2026 / י״ז אדר תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת כי תשא פרשת פרה  "וְלֹא יִהְיֶה בָהֶם נֶגֶף בִּפְקֹד אֹתָם

Candle lighting 5:36 pm

Shkiah/sunset 5:54 pm

Sof zman krias shema Gr'a 9:15 am sof zman tefila 10:13 am

Shabbos day 49° Areas of patchy fog early. tonight low of 36

Reminder to check the Bigdei shabbos for money from Purim

אכטונג! נישט פארגעסן ארויס צו נעמען אלע מוקצה זאכן פון די בגדי שבת

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וְלָקַחְתִּי אֶתְכֶם מִן הַגּוֹיִם וְקִבַּצְתִּי אֶתְכֶם מִכָּל הָאֲרָצוֹת וְהֵבֵאתִי אֶתְכֶם אֶל אַדְמַתְכֶם וְזָרַקְתִּי עֲלֵיכֶם מַיִם  טְהוֹרִים וּטְהַרְתֶּם מִכֹּל טֻמְאוֹתֵיכֶם וּמִכָּל גִּלּוּלֵיכֶם אֲטַהֵר אתכם (הפטרה פרשת פרה)

Friday, March 6, 2026 / י״ז אדר תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת כי תשא פרשת פרה

Candle lighting 5:36 pm

Shkiah/sunset 5:54 pm

Weather today 42° cloudy tonight low of 36

Shabbos day 49° Areas of patchy fog early. tonight low of 36

This Motzei shabbos Spring ahead clocks move forward 1 hour as day light savings time returns 

Remember to remove muktah and money from Purim from shabbos clothing

- Adirei HaTorah supporters shabbos with the roshei yeshiva this week in Princeton New Jersey

- This motzei shabbos annual Melava Malka for khal Zichron Elazar Santov of Lakewood 

- Lakewood grocery stores transitioned to Pesach already with chometz sections moved to other areas 

- Yeshiva Bais Moshe Scranton Alumni shabbos in Scranton,PA followed by chanukas habayis Sunday

- Grand opening Bargain Bazaar in Lakewood has opened selling household items, kitchen supplies, towels, pillows, tablecloths, linen, clothing, dishes, and so much more all at great low prices. Bargain Bazaar located at the Gourmet Glat north plaza 1700 Madison Ave, Unit 050B

Lakewood

- BDE: Petira of the Ostrovv- Kalushiner Rebbe of Cedarhurst, HaRav Dovid Spiegal zt”l at the age of 90. The Rebbe had been ill over the past year. Thye rebbe led the kehila in Cedarhurst for many years and was mekarev of thousands of people. As a bochur he learned in Lakewood under Rav Aaron Kotler Zatzal. He was a son in law of the Pittsburger rebbe. He is the  grandfather of the Saddigur rebbe in Bnei Brak. The Levaya will take place Friday morning at 10:30 AM at the shul known as The Shteeble, at 504 West Broadway in Cedarhurst. Kevurah will take place in New Jersey.

 - BDE: Petira of R’ Mordechai Levi Z”L, known as איש הכותל fixture at the Kosel he was always seen at the Kosel dressed in full white giving lengthy  brachos to visitors with reciting tehillim, he was 81. Levaya was at Har Hamenuchos

- Howell Township has rescheduled a public workshop meeting for discussion of a proposed ordinance establishing a residential parking permit program for overnight, on-street parking.