weather: 32° Partly cloudy. Temps nearly steady in the low to mid 30s.
tonight 21° clouds with some snow showers late.. Chance of snow 50%.
tomorrow 45° Snow showers early. Chance of snow 60%.
Friday Periods of freezing drizzle in the morning with Ice
Next week Monday Taanis Esther into Purim day snow with freezing rain and Ice back to snow 1-3 inches
- Another storm on taanis esther and Purim night the 12z gfs continues to show a sizable snowstorm for early next week Mon-Tue according to Tri state weather .still a week away but models show snow/sleet freezing rain for the area.
- For the first time, the United States is deploying F-22 fighter jets from Israeli soil
- Trump is weighing a possible action or executive order to require banks to collect citizenship information from customers WSJ
- The White House said that President Trump will announce his plans for Iran in his SOTU address tonight. No details were given
- President Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday night will focus on “where we started, where we are and where we need to go,
- BDE: Petirah of R’ Shlomo Leib Zweiback z”l, long time rebbe in Yeshiva Zichron Meir of Mountaindale. R’ Shlomo Leib z”l is survived by his children R’ Tzvi Meir, Mrs. Goldy Bleich, Mrs. Fraydel Abishour, Mrs. Sarah Kline, Mrs. Nechama Garfinkel, Mrs. Bashy Kolodny, and Mrs. Chana Weiland He was predeceased by a son, R’ Avi Zweiback z”l. The levaya is scheduled to take place today at the Lakewood Chapel,, at 2 PM.
- Nichum Aveilim shiva for Rebbetzin Rochel Zuckerman A"H is at 142 Flintlock Dr Lakewood Shachris 8am mincha 1:45 pm, Maarib 8 pm
Shiva for R' Moshe Lieberman is at 1188a South Lake DR
- Giyus: 3 bochurim were arrested in beit Shemesh by IDF military police for draft dodging in the first instance Two Chasidish bochurim were stopped during a routine check by Beit Shemesh police officers and handed over to the military police In a separate case, military police conducted a late-night operation at 2:00 a.m. at a home in Beit Shemesh to detain another sefardi yeshiva bochur learning in Atewres Yaakov yeshiva and brought him to a military detention center .
- After an Delta Israel-to-JFK flight was unexpectedly diverted to Detroit, members of the local Jewish community quickly organized emergency chesed efforts, delivering kosher food to stranded passengers. Volunteers provided 65 pizzas, 150 fries, dozens of sandwiches, and drinks, turning the unexpected delay into a powerful display of achdus and community support.
- Savannah Guthrie offers $1 million family reward for recovery of Nancy Guthrie, saying “we still believe in a miracle” but acknowledging that “she may be lost.”
- Iran's deputy foreign minister says Tehran is willing to do "whatever it takes" for a quick deal with the US (likely on nukes/sanctions) ahead of Geneva talks Thursday.
- US President Donald Trump’s “first option is always diplomacy,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt tells reporters in Washington, “but as he has shown, he is willing to use the lethal force of the United States military if necessary.”
- Senator Ted Cruz has suggested that "limited strikes" might occur in Iran within the coming days and anticipates potential regime changes in Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba "within the next six months."
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been blasted for fueling anti-cop hate after an unruly mob launched a snowball attack on NYPD officers during Monday’s blizzard as the Big Apple’s police commissioner launched an investigation into the “criminal” antics. Agitators were caught on camera wreaking havoc as they hurled huge chunks of snow at police during a massive snowball fight in Manhattan’s Washington Square Park on Monday afternoon.
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and ex-Mayor Eric Adams quickly pointed the finger at Mamdani blaming his history of anti-police rhetoric for the violent scenes.
- A few hours before President Trump will deliver his State of the Union address, Secretary of State Rubio is set to brief congressional leaders later today on Iran, as President Trump is considering possible military strikes
- Israel believes that Iran possesses chemical and biological warheads for its ballistic missiles.
-Reuters reports Israel sent an indirect message to Lebanon that it will strike forcefully on Lebanese territory, including civilian infrastructure, if Hezbollah takes part in a war between Iran and the US.
- Washington Post: Since the second round of talks between the US and Iran on 2/17, the US has deployed more than 150 aircraft in Europe and the Middle East.
-Georgian Court University is investing $19 million to modernize student and operational spaces across its historic Lakewood campus, marking the largest facilities investment since the mid-2000s.
- A Youuber documentary about the Lakewood-area community has sparked widespread discussion online, drawing over 375,000 views and more than 12,000 comments since its release. The video has generated strong reactions across social media, with several community members responding for having been labeled as “invaders.”
"Jews have been living in the United States for hundreds of years, likely long before this Portuguese goy’s ancestors arrived, yet he calls them invaders."
" I"m a 4th generation american but I'm an invader according to @tyleraloevera because I'm a jew who lives in lakewood. Remember, Tyler isn't antisemitic he's just "exposing".
Recap: A YouTuber who previously released a hit piece documentary on Kiryas Yoel has now posted a new video focusing on the Lakewood-area Orthodox community. The video, titled “Exposing New Jersey’s Jewish invasion ” has already garnered more than 70,000 views within just a few hours of its release.
The documentary centers on the expansion of the Orthodox Jewish community into neighboring towns and starts off with a similar visit to Monsey. It features interviews with local residents, some of whom express frustration, claiming that new neighbors tend to remain insular and do not encourage interaction between children from different communities.
Lakewood philanthropist Dr. Richard Roberts is also interviewed in the video. He responds to criticism regarding the community’s use of government programs and its support for zoning changes, particularly in Jackson, defending what he describes as lawful growth and community development.
The video includes troubling elements, such as antisemitic references that highlight overflowing trash bins and blame newcomers for a reported rat infestation. While some residents agreed to appear on camera, others declined, citing concerns stemming from the filmmaker’s previous Kiryas Yoel documentary.
The documentary concludes by acknowledging that the Orthodox Jewish community shares a strong sense of collective purpose that unites its members, even amid ongoing tensions with surrounding communities.
Today the 7th day of Adar is a powerful day of tefilah specificly for women as it's the yartzeit of both moshe rabeinu and Esther Hamalka.
The power of prayer on this day is strong and great, especially for women and to say kapital 22 of Tehillim.
It is said about the Brisker Rabbi in Yerushalayim (Rav Yehoshua Leib Diskin) that when he would enter the shul on the 7th of Adar, he would turn to the congregation and say: "Men – please leave, women – please come in." And when the hall was filled with women, he would begin his sermon and reveal to them the mighty power of their prayer, which has the power to achieve the "ונהפוך הוא" just as Queen Esther merited in her time.
היום שלישי בשבת קודש ז' באדר תשפ"ו יום פטירתו של משה רבנו ע"ה.
סגולה לפרנסה טובה לקרוא שירת הים
כוח התפילה ביום זה הוא עוצמתי וגדול, בפרט עבור הנשים
יום ז' באדר – יום לידתו ופטירתו של משה רבינו ע"ה, וכן יום פטירתה של אסתר המלכה – מיוחסות סגולות רבות
ועצומות. יום זה מסוגל ביותר לתפילות, וחשוב להשקיע בו את מלוא מרצנו ומחשבתנו. רצוי להדליק נר לכבוד משה רבינו ונר לכבוד אסתר המלכה, ולומר בכוונה גדולה את פרק כ"ב בתהילים, שאותו חיברה אסתר המלכה בבקשה 'ונהפוך הוא'.
כמותה גם אנחנו יכולים לבקש את 'ונהפוך הוא' הפרטי שלנו – בכל מה שלא הולך לנו, ובכל מה שאנחנו מרגישים 'תקועים' בו, ברוחניות וגשמיות. טוב לכוון בתפילה על ה'עמלק' הפנימי שבתוכנו, שלוחש לנו עד כמה אנחנו לא טובים או לא מסוגלים, ולדמיין כיצד אנו רומסים אותו כליל.
כוח התפילה ביום זה הוא עוצמתי וגדול, בפרט עבור הנשים. עד כדי כך שמסופר עליו על הרבי מבריסק, שכשהיה נכנס לבית הכנסת ביום ז' באדר, היה פונה אל הקהל ואומר: "גברים – נא לצאת, נשים – נא להיכנס". וכשהאולם היה נמלא בנשים, פצח בדרשתו וגילה להן את הכוח העוצמתי שבתפילתן, שבכוחו להשיג את 'ונהפוך הוא' ממש כשם שזכתה אסתר המלכה בשעתה.
בתפילתה, אסתר המלכה אומרת 'זכרוני לדורות' וכן 'העביר את מחשבת המן האגגי'. מובא בשם ה'אש קודש' (האדמו"ר מפיאסצנה) שאסתר בעצם התפללה על שני דברים: קודם כל, היא מבקשת שמסירות הנפש שלה על עם ישראל, תיזכר לדורות. דהיינו, שעם ישראל יזכור מה היא עשתה בשבילו, דהיינו בשביל השמחה והתשועה
שלו. וכשנזכור זאת, לא נרשה לעצמנו ליפול לעצבות
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Who Has ‘Dibs’ on That Freshly Shoveled Parking Space?
It’s a blizzard. You work hard shoveling out your car in a public or shared parking lot, and you want to keep the spot for yourself until the snow melts or is fully cleared. Do you have the right to reserve that space and prevent others from using it?
The poskim discuss it Based on the concept of ani hamehapeich bechararah, if you shoveled out a parking spot, others should not take it while your effort is still effective until the snow melts or refills. However, it’s only a temporary claim based on your effort, not permanent ownership.
A recent article in the NYT discusses the proper etiquette and unwritten rules on shoveled parking spots.
NYT -Laying claim to the parking spot you shoveled after a blizzard tends to be a respected tradition in northern cities, but a spate of confrontations is a reminder of just how precious a spot can be.
If only this were a game of musical chairs.
But in the competition for curbside parking after a blizzard, the rules aren’t as clearly defined, occasionally leading those who are left circling the block without a space to retaliate against the “winners.”
After the sprawling snowstorm last month, a brawl over a parking spot left a Philadelphia man in critical condition; another argument, this time in Pittsburgh, led to a police response and a car was buried in snow; and in Boston, a man was accused of stabbing two people over a disputed space.
Whether you call it “dibs” or “savesies,” many cities in the northern United States have unwritten rules after snowstorms: The parking space belongs to the shoveler. Those spots are often saved with household items — chairs, tables, garbage bins, mattresses, and sometimes more elaborate displays.
All over TikTok, videos of the snow parking wars and perceived violations had viewers commenting with gleeful schadenfreude as spot-stealers got their cars covered in snow or water that would soon ice over.
In Boston, space savers can remain in a shoveled spot for up to 48 hours after a city-declared snow emergency. In Chicago, personal property isn’t allowed on “public ways,” but “dibs” are a longstanding tradition there.
The practice is similarly prohibited in Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, as public streets are government property. Philadelphia police officers began a “NoSavesies” campaign a decade ago, to mixed success. In Pittsburgh, the “parking chair” seems to reign supreme.
Sanitation crews are often called upon to remove the space savers, and “dibs” won’t get a car owner far in a court of law.
“Don’t do it,” Mayor Brandon Scott of Baltimore said in late January after the monster snowstorm. “If I see your chair, it’s coming with me and going into the trash.”
But tradition leaves unwritten neighborhood etiquette often clashing with city codes.
After the storm, Torrie Kim, a pharmacist in Baltimore, said she shoveled out her car to be ready the next morning. When she left for her job at a hospital, she didn’t save the space.
“I don’t feel entitled to that spot just because we shoveled it out,” Ms. Kim said. “The whole neighborhood is first-come, first-serve. People come and go all the time.”
When she returned that night, she circled the block until finding a spot with a trash can. One of her passengers removed it, and she drove in. She woke the next morning to find feces smeared across the windshield of her white Mazda crossover S.U.V. It was also scooped and stuffed in her door handle.
“I wasn’t trying to be malicious and take their spot and discredit all their hard work,” she said, “but I think smearing dog feces on someone’s car felt very extreme and unsettling.”
Ms. Kim posted the video of her car on TikTok.
“I just don’t think that using a chair or a trash can on a public street guarantees a spot hours later,” she said. “I didn’t expect my spot to be open when I got back.”
For drivers unsure what to do, etiquette experts recommend following tradition.
“If you are new to the neighborhood and a snowstorm is coming, ask your neighbors what they do to prepare,” said Lizzie Post, the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, and the co-president of the Emily Post Institute, an etiquette firm in Waterbury, Vt., run by descendants of the 20th-century doyenne of manners.
Ms. Post suggested adding a personal touch to help ward off any potentially combustible situation, like a sign that grants someone else permission to remove the space saver, and says when you’ll return.
“It could allow them to have more options with the situation,” she said, “where they end up not impeding on what you’re hoping to achieve, but still getting to use the space themselves.”
That’s precisely what Aeriel Burtley did in Midtown Manhattan, of all places. Ms. Burtley, who works at a nonprofit, woke up early to shovel out her spot, which was occupied when she returned home from work that night.
When she needed a spot the next day, she took another well-shoveled spot. It was not saved, but she left a note on her car.
“Nothing elaborate, just a quick acknowledgment that I saw their work, an apology for taking their spot, and a promise to be out by 5:30 p.m.,” Ms. Burtley said. “It was the kind of gesture I wish I’d received when my spot was taken.”
She moved her unharmed car well before 5:30.
“It was such a small thing, a few sentences scribbled on paper, but in a city where winter parking can bring out the worst in neighbors, it felt like it mattered,” she said. “Sometimes, a little acknowledgment of someone else’s effort goes a long way.”
Weather 32° Sunshine and a few clouds.
- Lakewood area received a total of 25.2 inches according to the NWS.
Jackson - 25.2 inches
Lakewood - 24 inches
Toms River - 22 inches
Brick - 18.5 inches
Manchester Twp - 18 inches
- No purim joke 80% chance of snow next week
- Expect heavy traffic around schools as they will be open with no LSTA transportation forcing parents to carpool. Schools will have a shorter day schedule with late drop-off and early dissmisal parents will be spending some time on the road with gridlock traffic
Common courtesy letting drivers in with a zipper system can help ease traffic see video below.
- Local school districts are closed today
- A coastal storm is expected to bring snow, ice and rain to the Jersey Shore starting Thursday evening through Friday morning.
Predicted accumulations
Jackson: 0.25 to 0.5 inches of ice
Lakewood: 0.25 to 0.5 inches of ice
Manchester: 0.25 to 0.5 inches of ice
Toms River: 0.25 to 0.5 inches of ice
- A quick moving system will bring snow to the area early Wednesday morning, primarily for areas near/north of the I-78 corridor. While accumulations will be on the lower side (generally 1-3", less south of I-78), the timing may lead to slick conditions during the morning commute.
- Some South Jersey residents serviced by Atlantic City Electric could be without power until Saturday
Video using zipper system to ease traffic and ket people in
Chasunas:
Katz - Weinberger Cedar Palace
Rosenbaum - Paneth Fountain Ballroom
Shulman - Goldberg Ateres Blima
Rockave - Applegrad Ateres Esther
Schonbrun - Celnik Ateres Chaim Elazar
Friedman - Feingold Neemas Hachaim
(Wilner - Drebbin postponed for tomorrow)
Parking lots are plowed but be careful of Black Ice.
Weather 36° Snow, heavy at times. Gusty winds will lead to blizzard conditions. Temps nearly steady in the mid 30s. Winds NW at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of snow 90%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches. Higher wind gusts possible.
Blizzard Warning and a Coastal Flood Advisory both remain in effect through Monday evening.
Two more potential snowstorms on the radar. Friday this week and purim day Tuesday
- There's No LSTA bus transportation tomorrow several girls schools have canceled classes for tomorrow.
-Yartzeit of Moshe Rabbeinu ז אדר celebrated in Miron tonight with singing and dancing
- Trump says reports that the Pentagon is warning him against attacking Iran are "100% incorrect," and if the U.S. military goes to war with Iran "it will be something easily won."
- President Trump says his State of the Union speech tomorrow is going to be a “long speech” because he has so much to talk about. The men’s US hockey team has accepted President Trump’s invitation to come to his State of the Union address tomorrow.
- The Trump admin expects to receive from the Iranians by tomorrow a draft agreement: a real proposal - no more principle documents and ideas. After the draft is received, Trump and senior officials will discuss it to decide whether to pursue face-to-face talks.
- PSA: Good time to towel the keurig coffee machine in the snow
From Star K: In case of great need, it is permitted to tovel glass and china in snow if there is at least 240 cubic feet of snow joined together in any area. For example, four inches of snow in a field which has an area of 27′ X 27′ would be large enough to tovel the keilim. The snow must fill the inside and cover the outside of the keili, and the vessel must be connected to the required amount of snow
-Campaign in Iran looming
Israeli official told the Saudi channel Al-Hadath: We are considering evacuating several embassies. We have raised the alert level at embassies in Europe, the Far East, and Latin America. We asked former senior officials in the defense establishment and the civil service to return to the country as soon as possible.
- Netanyahu delivers an unusually short and dramatic speech in the Knesset:
“We are in very complex and challenging times, concerning the life of the state.”
“No one knows what tomorrow will bring. We are keeping a watchful eye and are prepared for any scenario. If Iran makes a mistake perhaps the most serious mistake in its historyand attacks Israel, we will respond with a force they cannot even imagine.”
And at the conclusion:
“In these days we must close ranks and stand shoulder to shoulder. We have already proven that when we stand together, we achieve great accomplishments. On the eve of the Purim holiday, we will stand together—and, with God’s help, we will ensure the eternity of Israel(Amit Segal)
- Yair Lapid responds to PM Netanyahu regarding Iran: There is a good chance that we are on the verge of a campaign in Iran. If this campaign happens and it should happen we will all put everything aside. All disagreements will be put in deep freeze until the end
- Trump: Any Country that wants to “play games” with the ridiculous supreme court decision, especially those that have “Ripped Off” the U.S.A. for years, and even decades, will be met with a much higher Tariff, and worse, than that which they just recently agreed to. BUYER BEWARE!!! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP
- Rav Dov Landau, sharply criticized the phenomenon of filtering girls during admission to seminaries based on criteria of abilities and suitability.
The questioner: "Girls who are excellent in spirituality, the families are excellent in spirituality, but the girls are not the most brilliant. The big seminaries don’t want them.
Rav Landau responded לא יהיה כלי גבר על אשה
- zTrump: As President, I do not have to go back to Congress to get approval of Tariffs. It has already been gotten, in many forms, a long time ago! They were also just reaffirmed by the ridiculous and poorly crafted supreme court decision! President DJT
Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita walking home from Yeshiva
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Blizzard of 2026
Weather today 36° Snow and gusty winds will lead to blizzard conditions at times. High 36F. Winds NW at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of snow 100%. Snow accumulating 3 to 5 inches. Higher wind gusts possible.
Lakewood officials: due to the weather township meetings will remain on zoom extending covid emergency protocols
With a fresh snowpack and cold air advection behind the departing storm, we can expect a cold night tonight. Any standing water will freeze tonight, especially on untreated roads. Though not as windy, the breeze will result in wind chills in the single digits.
10:00 pm update
- While many areas in Lakewood have been plowed, there are still roads that residents say were not touched or still covered with snow in developments off Rt 9 south and other areas along rt 70
- LSTA, said in a statement approximately 450 drivers are required to operate morning routes. Nearly 95 percent of drivers live in neighboring towns, where public schools remain closed and road conditions are still difficult. As a result, many drivers are unable to report to work.
This combination of closures and travel limitations has created a substantial staffing shortage.
- There's NO LSTA busing tomorrow several girls schools already canceled for tomorrow. Boys schools have not updated information yet.
- NWS: With a fresh snowpack and cold air advection behind the departing storm, we can expect a cold night tonight. Any standing water will freeze tonight, especially on untreated roads. Though not as windy, the breeze will result in wind chills in the single digits.
- Gourmet Glatt Madison and Seagul Square locations will be open tonight from 6-11pm
Bingo open
- Lakewood school district closed tomorrow
- Shabbos temperatures around 45 degrees, which will help melt down the snowpack, according to the NWS.
- JCP&L update: More than 2,300 personnel are working around the clock in difficult, often treacherous conditions Their work has already restored power to more than half of the 169,000 customers who lost service due to the storm. crews will continue working until the remaining 75,000 customers are restored.
if you are without power and haven't reported it, please text OUT to 544487, report online at firstenergycorp.com/outages or call 888-LIGHTSS (888-544-4877).
- NWS: All Winter Storm Warnings and Blizzard Warnings have been cancelled. A few snow showers remain possible through this afternoon but accumulations are pretty much done and over with.
- Snow consistently is great for snowmen igloos and snowballs, not so much for shoveling.
- Snow begins to taper off this afternoon snowfall will continue until 4:00pm when the storm moves out.
- Temperatures will remain above freezing until 8:00pm before dropping below 32 throughout the night and tomorrow by day.
- Howell Toms River Jackson school districts have canceled for tomorrow Tuesday Feb 24. Including district provided transportation.
Lakewood has yet to announce schedule.
- There's a few chasunas scheduled for tonight in Lakewood. Lake Terrace hall is out of power a wedding scheduled for tonight has been postponed for tomorrow
- Over 2 feet have fallen in Lakewood with measurements of +24 inches.
- The travel ban has expired.
- Freehold,NJ on track to get 30 inches
Two potential storms on the radar for this Friday and On Purim from Monday night through purim day
- Jersey Shore towns are under the worst blizzard in decades as more than two feet of snow has fallen in parts of Monmouth County and Ocean County , according to the National Weather Service.
- More than 65,000 homes and businesses in Monmouth and Ocean counties are without power Monday morning, Feb. 23 - by far the most affected area in New Jersey.
Bingo open all locations
Aisle 9 Lakewood location open
-Snow Day learning Program
Call 435-777-2200
Grades 1 to 5 Pin 2006858
10 to 1045 Mishnayos Machshirin with Rabbi Grunhut
1045 to 1130 Rabbi Juravel
1130 to 1 TBA
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10 to 1145 Mishnayos Shabbos with Rabbi Newman
1145 to 12 Rabbi Paysach Krohn
12 to 1240 Rabbi Moshe Blumberg
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- Over 20 inches have fallen in Lakewood Toms River Jackson Howell
- Thousands without power with widespread outages in Lakewood over 1000 customers are out see current map
-Lakewood received 19 inches as of 9am
Winds picking up with blizzard conditions along the jersey shore.
- Gov Sherrill: We remain in a State of Emergency in all 21 counties. We have extended the travel ban until 12:00 PM today.
Blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, and strong winds are creating extremely dangerous travel conditions. Please stay off the roads.
-Sof zman Krias shema Gra is 9:24am
-Lakewood received 16 inches as of 7am
-Township officials said up to 2 feet expected
-The roads were plowed one and a half times
- Freehold with a record 24 inches as of this morning
- Power outages in Jackson
-Bagel Nosh is open
-Most businesses are closed for the day
- Optimum service down in Jackson and other areas
- Snow is light and powdery but heavy on bottom.
- Driveways are plowed in with snow mounds
- There will be a full day of learning for all bochurim at BM Lutzk with hot breakfast and lunch and A shiur at 12:45pm
Travel ban extended until 12:00pm
Snow will continue falling until 2pm
No transportation
All girls and boys elementary have canceled
Main roads are passable with one lane.
Gourmet Glatt all locations closed until further notice
Snow continued falling overnight
NWS snow totals as of 6:30am
Freehold: 19 inches
Howell: 11.2 inches
Lakewood was at 8 inches at 9pm an additional 5-6 inches has since fallen.
A mandatory travel restriction in New Jersey has been extended until noon Monday as a major winter storm continues to slam the state
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the extension on FOX5 New York Monday morning.
Sherrill said high winds and white out conditions persist across the state.
More than a foot of snow was recorded in some New Jersey towns Monday morning, including 19 inches in Freehold and 18.5 inches in Mount Holly, according to the National Weather Service. “Plows are having trouble even seeing some of the guardrails to get the snow off the roads,“ Sherrill said on FOX5 New York. ”We’re down to pavement on the turnpike, but we’re working to get there on the Garden State (Parkway).”
The blizzard has caused 114,000 homes and businesses to be without power Monday
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Weather:Today 40° Rain...changing to snow for the afternoon. Becoming windy temps falling to near freezing. Winds 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precip 100%. 3 to 5 inches of snow expected.
Tonight: Low 28° Snow, heavy at times. Gusty winds will lead to blizzard conditions. Low 28F. Winds 25 to 35 mph. Chance of snow 100%. Snow accumulating 8 to 12 inches. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
Tomorrow: 35° Snow, heavy at times. Gusty winds will lead to blizzard conditions. Chance of snow 100%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches. Higher wind gusts possible.
Jersey Shore under blizzard warning; 2 feet predicted
New Jersey declares state of emergency with monster snowstorm expected to bury state
News updates:
- LSTA busing canceled for tomorrow due to the storm
-NJ travel restrictions tonight from 9 pm to 7am tomorrow All non-exempt vehicles are prohibited from operating on state, county, municipal, and interstate roadways during this period. The New Jersey Turnpike is exempt from this restrictio
-More on theThe 21-year-old gunman shot dead after traveling 700 miles and breaching the perimeter at Mar-a-Lago. Austin Tucker Martin, 21, was holding shotgun and a fuel can when he tried to enter President Donald Trump’s Palm Beach residence around 1.30 a.m Agents and a deputy ordered him to drop the weapons. He put down the gas can but raised the shotgun into a firing position. Officers then opened fire.
YNET Report: Israeli officials expressed surprise and frustration after the Trump administration set a third round of indirect nuclear talks with Iran in Geneva, calling it a last diplomatic chance after 2 failed rounds Jerusalem sees the Witkoff led push as signaling weakness and buying Tehran time, despite a large U.S. military buildup of 2 carriers, 12 destroyers and hundreds of aircraft.
Concerns in Israel: missiles and proxies are off the table, talks could delay U.S. military action until after Rubio’s visit, and officials warn Iran has used diplomacy before as strategic cover.
- President Donald J. Trump has told advisers that he is leaning toward conducting an initial strike on Iran in coming days intended to demonstrate that they must be willing to agree to give up the ability to make a nuclear weapon, and that if diplomacy or any initial targeted attack does not lead Iran to give in to his demands to give up its nuclear program, he will consider a much bigger attack later in the year intended to drive Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other leaders from power, senior advisors have told The New York Times
- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill says she is instituting a travel ban on private vehicles across the state from 9pm Sunday night until 7am Monday morning.
-Passengers and staff seen fleeing from reported gunfire inside Guadalajara International Airport in Mexico, as members of the CJNG Cartel attempt to storm the airport and several other nearby locations in the Mexican state of Jalisco. There are reports of US citizens taken hostage.
-Iranian state TV aired an AI-generated simulation showing the USS Abraham Lincoln being sunk. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned:“A weapon that can send a warship to the bottom of the sea is more dangerous than the warship.”
- New York City ordered a full shutdown of streets, highways and bridges Sunday ahead of the major snowstorm expected to hit the Northeast. Zohran Mamdani said the travel ban runs from 9 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday, exempting only emergency and essential workers.
Anyone going either from Lakewood to Brooklyn or from Brooklyn to Lakewood will mot be able to travel on the roads of NYC after 9pm
Violent clashes have broken out after Mexico killed the country’s most powerful drug kingpin, stepping up its war against cartels amid U.S. pressure.
-Jewish hockey player Jack Hughes scores the winning goal to win Olympic gold for Team USA against Canada
- Carpool traffic around schools due to no transportation home.
- Snow in the forecast for Purim day mix with rain
-Busy pre purim shalach monos shopping at all local supermarkets
- More than 800 flights canceled at Newark Airport
- US warplanes seen flying over the skies of Eretz Yisroel
- Simchas in Meah Shearim: 83 Engagement Announcements in One Week in Meah She’arim
Toldos Aharon families announced 83 engagements in just one week, bringing nightly celebrations of good news across the neighborhood a simcha in almost every home.
- US negotiators will hold another round of talks with Iran on Friday in Geneva if they "receive a detailed Iranian proposal for a nuclear deal in the next 48 hours," a senior US official told Axios on Sunday
- The U.S. Secret Service says an armed suspect was fatally shot after breaching the perimeter of President Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach this past Friday morning.
- Kedushas HaKosel: Netanyahu cancels the discussion in the Ministerial Committee for Legislation on the proposed “Western Wall Law” to avoid Reform Jewish backlash.
The bill is a private member’s proposal, so it doesn’t require the committee’s approval and is expected to pass its preliminary reading on Wednesday. Coalition members will have a free vote.
-Strikes carried out by the Israeli Air Force on Friday night targeted three Hezbollah command centers belonging to the terror group’s missile force in eastern Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley, killing eight terror operatives, including a top commander.
Due to snow storm forecast some events may be canceled and weddings are pushing up the start time with 3pm Kabolas Panim and Chuppah 4:00pm or 5pm
Saffdieh - Laniado Fountain Ballroom 3pm
Barash - Richter Kesser Moshe Yehuda 3pm
Sanzer - Rosenberg, Lake Terrace 4pm
Berkowitz - Fishman Ateres Esther 3pm
Simon - Baer Bais Faiga 2pm
Russ - Furman Ateres Blima 3pm
Travitzky - Modes Ateres Reva 4:30 pm
Basch - Neuman Ateres Chaim Elazar
Silberberg - Schwed Cedar Palace 4:00pm start
- Yeshiva Zichron Gavriel Hachnosas Sefer Torah 10:40 am
- Passaic yeshiva dinner canceled
-Long Beach dinner at BellWorks postponed for Tuesday
-Links event at Ocean place postponed to Tuesday
- Connectify4 event at Bellworks postponed to Wednesday
- Oros play 11 00 am start
- Admor Kretchnif Yerushalayim will be in Lakewood today kabolas Kahal at 104 Carannetta.
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Girls schools cancel classes for tomorrow
- So far close to 7 inches has fallen snow lighter and fluffy
NWS: Blizzard conditions developing along the coast this evening. Please stay safe tonight, and do not attempt to travel unless absolutely necessar
-Storm is now entering its most intense phase, lasting through daybreak, with the heaviest snowfall, wind gusts of 40–60 mph, and coastal flooding risks as high tide and a 2–4-foot storm surge hit the Jersey Shore after midnight.
Snowfall forecasts calling for 18–24 inches along the coast, and lesser amounts farther west. NJ meteorologist
- LSTA busing canceled for tomorrow
Storm is intensifying and visibility decreasing now with the winds picking up
So far 5.5 inches of snow have fallen
Crews are out plowing with 5 more private contractors hired to clear snow.
Officials warn of downed wires or low hanging wires with the heavy wet snow.
Reports of spinouts a d accidents. Jackson PD is towing cars that are parked on the roads.
- Over 5,000 JCP&L customers were without power in parts of Burlington and Monmouth Counties while Atlantic City Electric reported another 3,000 customers were impacted by outages, primarily in Atlantic and Cape May Counties.
-New Jersey Travel restriction in place Sunday night
A mandatory travel restriction has been issued beginning 9 p.m. Feb. 22 until 7 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, All non-exempt vehicles are prohibited from operating on state, county, municipal, and interstate roadways during this period. The New Jersey Turnpike is exempt from this restrictio
Careful when shoveling heavy wet snow. A resident had a heart attack shoveling the previous storm. B"H he's better.
- NWS: addition to the snow, winds are increasing. We've already seen gusts up to 40 mph at the coast. The combination of winds and snow will lead to rapidly deteriorating conditions. If you don't need to travel tonight into tomorrow morning, please stay home!
- Snow flakes picking up with Winds increasing roads are covered and bad for driving.
- NWS: Sunday Winter Storm Update: No changes have been made to the winter Weather hazards. There has been a slight decrease in snow totals for areas west of I-78. heaviest snow and strongest winds will be tonight. Regardless of exactly how much snow falls, the message is the same: very difficult to impossible travel is expected with impacts to infrastructure that could last beyond Monday
New Jersey travel ban
- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill says she is instituting a travel ban on private vehicles across the state from 9pm Sunday night until 7am Monday morning.
New Jersey, we haven't seen a storm like this in decades. We're expecting blizzard conditions, heavy snow, and high winds across the state – as well as coastal flooding. Please stay off the roads so crews can do their job. Stay safe!
NWS Updated snow accumulations
- Snow sticking to roadways Temps drop to 32 with winds picking up
Weddings will be done by 9pm
- Snow begins to accumulate on the grassy areas Roadways still clear.
NYC travel ban
Anyone going either from Lakewood to Brooklyn or from Brooklyn to Lakewood will mot be able to travel on the roads of NYC after 9pm. Plan ahead or sleep over
- Snow coming down beginning to stick on the ground
- NWS lowers snow total for Lakewood Ocean county area to 18-24 inches down from 30 inches.
New York City ordered a full shutdown of streets, highways and bridges Sunday ahead of the major snowstorm expected to hit the Northeast. Zohran Mamdani said the travel ban runs from 9 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday, exempting only emergency and essential workers.
-Wintry mix coming down now, turnover to snow to start after 2pm
- NJ Gov Mikie Sherrill: I am announcing speed restriction of 35 miles-per-hour, which will take effect at 3:00 PM today. A commercial vehicle ban will also take effect at 3:00 PM today on all our highways – except the Turnpike
- Lakewood Township crews and subcontractors will working to clear snow from all roads, prioritizing major roadways for emergency and essential travel. Secondary roads will be cleared as soon as possible. Residents should expect possible travel delays until Tuesday morning or later and are advised to have enough food and medication to last several days.
- Power outages expected due to high winds and heavy cement like snow
10:30 am: Latest NAM model showing is a snowfall rate of 4.2 inches per hour in Lakewood, NJ tonight from midnight to 1am.
- NWS showing high end NAM model with up to 40 inches for the area.
- More than 800 flights canceled at Newark Airport
- Some boys chadorim will not have transportation for the way home later today.
6:00am the National Weather Service has increased snow amounts for the greater Lakewood area up to 30 inches from Long Branch to Toms River with a 24"-30" forecast.
Blizzard Warnings with heaviest snow/winds will occur tonight
As of 6 AM Sun: Light precip is spreading into the region. Mainly rain at the onset from around I-78 and south, then precip will become heavier and transition to snow starting late morning and into the afternoon. Snow for most areas by evening. Latest briefing:
‘Potentially historic’ storm with 12 to 24+ inches of snow to cripple N.J. Blizzard warnings expand. The National Weather Service warns of 'life-threatening' conditions with wind gusts up to 60 mph at the peak of the monster snowstorm Sunday night.
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Jersey Shore under blizzard warning with up to 2 feet of snow starting on Sunday
Due to snow storm forecast some events may be canceled and weddings are pushing up the start time.
Saffdieh - Laniado Fountain Ballroom 3pm
Barash - Richter Kesser Moshe Yehuda 3pm Kabolas Panim chupa 4pm
Sanzer - Rosenberg, Lake Terrace 4pm reception
Berkowitz - Fishman Ateres Esther 3pm start
Travitzky Ateres Reva early start
Basch - Neuman Ateres Chaim Elazar
- Passaic yeshiva dinner canceled
-Long Beach dinner at BellWorks canceled
-Links event at Ocean place postponed to Tuesday
- Heavy traffic parking lots full at supermarkets long lines at checkout with purim shopping
-BDE: Petirah of rebbetzin Rochel Zuckerman A"H wife of Rav Ahron Zuckerman shlita rav of B"M Zichron Pinchos of New England Village in Lakewood. The Levaya will take place tomorrow Sunday 9:00am at the shul 145 Flintlock Lakewood.
Stores open tonight,Bingo, Evergreen,NPGS James st Jackaon,Aisle 9, Kosher Village
- Trump increase global tarrif 10% to 15 %
- Asifa on Shidduchim for men and bochurim tonight in Bais Faiga hall with divrei chizuk from Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita Rav Yaakov Forcheimer shlita Rav Dovid Goldwsasser shlita followed by Melava Malka and a meet the shadchan program
- The Shidduch Lounge open tonight at Westwood business center A warm, relaxed, and thoughtfully curated environment where singles can meet both shadchanim and one another with games, great food, and music in an organic atmosphere.
- Melava Malka with Rav Yosef Elefent shlita of Mir Yerushalayim at 1 Morgan ct,Manchester 8:30 pm
- Shiras Devorah Expo tonight
- Adopt a Kollel Melava Malka Khal Lev Avrohom Jackson
- Costume closeouts open tonight until 11pm at former Walgreens 27S Hope Chapel Jackson
- The United States has completed both basic and full deployment for potential operations, indicating that action could occur at any time.
“Over 100 mid-air refuelling planes in the Middle East or Europe Double the amount used for the June strike. Fox
- Iranian students chanted anti-government slogans and scuffled with counter-protesters on Saturday in the latest display of anger at the country's clerical leaders, who also face a U.S. military build-up aimed at pressuring them into a nuclear deal.
-The MDY daf Yomi shiur was held tonight at the pesil Techeiles factory in EY as Daf yomi is currently learning the sugya of tzitzis in maseches Menachos.
- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency for the entire state effective Sunday at 12pm due to the potential for a storm expected to move across the state beginning late Sunday morning and into Monday evening. The storm is expected to bring blizzard conditions with wind gusts up to 55 miles per hour, heavy and widespread snow, and potential coastal flooding. Most of the state may receive between 10-18 inches of snow, with higher amounts possible along the coast.
-Hundreds of Muslims filled up New York city's Times Square on Friday night to hold a mass prayer marking Ramadan.
-Tucker Carlson's Feb 20 interview with US Ambassador Mike Huckabee (filmed in Israel) covered US-Israel relations, biblical land promises from chumash Bereishis, and Greater Israel ideas. Huckabee said Israel taking "all" such land per scripture "would be fine" but isn't pursuing expansion. Carlson pushed on priorities, Netanyahu's influence, and repeatedly asked about modern Jews' connection to biblical ones, including DNA verification to "figure out who they are."
Huckabee's follow-up thread noted Ashkenazi Jews are only ~35-40% of Israel's Jewish population (rest Sephardic/Mizrahi), rejected Khazar-origin claims as lacking genetic support, and offered to show Tucker ancient Jewish sites for context. It divided views on foreign policy and history.
CARLSON: “Netanyahu’s family is from Poland. He doesn’t practice Judaism, there’s no evidence his ancestors ever lived here [Israel], they never spoke the language. On what basis does he have a right to be here?”
HUCKABEE: “I’m totally unable to process what you’re saying
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Just as the snow from the last storm has melted away another bigger storm is in the forecast with the Lakewood area in the center up to 24 inches expected.
-Snow will start falling after 2pm on Sunday
-Some forecast now predicting over 40 inches for the Ocean County area.
With a storm expected to start on Sunday morning, Feb. 22, the National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Monmouth and Ocean counties, predicting between 18 and 24 inches of snow by the time it ends Monday afternoon. Major coastal flooding could also be an issue.
New Jersey officials declared a state of emergency Saturday in advance of a major winter storm expected to slam the state with 8 to 20 inches of snow and blizzard conditions.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill made the declaration effective noon Sunday during an afternoon press conference at the NJ Transit station in Maplewood. “I am urging you to stay off the roads Sunday through Monday,” Sherrill said. “The heaviest snowfall is expected between Sunday night and Monday morning.”
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ערב שבת פרשת תרומה
Candle lighting 5:20 pm
Shkiah/Sunser 5:38 pm
Weather: Friday night 36° Areas of fog and cloudy
Shabbos day 47° Sunshine and clouds
בלבבי משכן אבנה להדר כבודו
ובמשכן מזבח אקים לקרני הודו
ולנר תמיד אקח לי את אש העקדה
ולקרבן אקריב לו את נפשי היחידה
(עפ״י רבי אלעזר אזכרי)
Ah Freilachen Shabbos ...These are our favorite Shabbos classics, captured where they truly belongoverlooking the timeless beauty of Yerushalayim. These are the songs we all grew up with, recorded in the city that carries our story and our soul. We couldn’t keep this experience to ourselves.”
NJ weather: Winter storm watch issued for all 21 counties with up to 6 to 10 inches in forecast
Winter Storm Watches are now in effect for much of the region for Sunday into Monday, with the bulk of the storm occurring Sunday night into early Monday. Widespread snowfall of 5 or more inches is possible.
The potential for snowfall continues to increase for Sunday into Monday, however exact amounts for specific locations remain uncertain. The probability of 2" or more is about 60-80%, and for 6" or more is about 20-40%. according to the NWS
NYC Emergency Management said that the National Weather Service is forecasting 6–10 inches of snow with wind gusts up to 40 mph from Sunday morning through Monday evening.
Friday, February 20, 2026 / ג׳ אדר תשפ״ו
ערב שבת פרשת תרומה
Candle lighting 5:20 pm
Shkiah/Sunser 5:38 pm
Weather: 44° Cloudy with occasional rain in the morning. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.
Friday night 36° Areas of fog and cloudy
Shabbos day 47° Sunshine and clouds
- FJJ newspaper this week's issue extensive coverage commemorating the 40th yartzeit of Rav Moshe Feinstein Zatzal
- US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, on Iran: If there is no agreement - and an agreement means no uranium enrichment and no ballistic missile development - then there is no agreement. If they don't believe President Trump will act militarily, they have a short memory.
- Trump: Effective immediately, all National Security TARIFFS, Section 232 and existing Section 301 TARIFFS, remain in place, and in full force and effect. Today I will sign an Order to impose a 10% GLOBAL TARIFF, under Section 122, over and above our normal TARIFFS already being charged, and we are also initiating several Section 301 and other Investigations to protect our Country from unfair Trading practices. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
- President Trump says he is 'Absolutely Ashamed' at some members of the Supreme Court for their rulings today. "The Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs is deeply disappointing, and I'm ashamed of certain members of the court absolutely ashamed for not having the courage to do what's right for our country..."Democrats on the court are thrilled, but they will automatically vote no... they're against anything that makes America, strong, healthy, and Great Again. "They also are a, frankly, disgrace to our nation."
"Foreign countries that have been ripping us off for years are ecstatic. They're so happy and they're dancing in the streets. But they won't be dancing for long. That I can assure you."
-Snow storm update from NWS: Watching a potential winter storm Sunday night. Snow likely. Low 28F Chance of snow 80%. Snow accumulating 3 to 5 inches. The initial storm total snowfall forecast is generally a widespread 2-6 inches across most of the area,” the National Weather Service said early Friday. “These amounts are still highly uncertain and will likely change in future updates.”
- President Trump reportedly called today’s Supreme Court ruling a "disgrace" and says he has to “Do something about these courts.”
- Mamchester, NJ In a unanimous vote last night, the Manchester Township Zoning Board of Adjustment denied an application to convert a residential home into a mikvah (Jewish ritual bath) in the Pine Lake Park section of town.FAA news reports The proposal, filed by Congregation Mikvah of Pine Lake Park, sought approval to transform a single-family home at 1209 Ninth Avenue into a ritual bath facility. The application required a D(1) use variance, along with multiple bulk variances, because the property is located in a residential zone where such a use is not permitted.(Faanews)
- The Supreme Court on Friday blocked President Donald Trump’s use of an emergency law to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs on most U.S. trading partners, delivering a blow to the president in a case centered on one of his signature economic policies one he characterized as "life or death" for the U.S. economy. In a 6-3 decision, the justices invalidated Trump's tariffs. Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh dissented. The U.S. government may have to refund over $175 billion in tariffs,
- Dirshu shabbos at hotel in Connecticut attended by roshei Yeshiva from EY and the US
- Mir yeshiva שבת של מיר Rav Yosef Elefant shlita will spend shabbos at the Tallymawr neighborhood in Toms River there will be a alumni melava Malka MOtaei shabbos in Manchester
- Yeshiva Yaaros Devash will host a Hachnosas Sefer Torah this Motzei shabbos with the procession leaving from 715 Malin ave Lakewood to the new building at 1420 Oak street 9:00pm
-Reb Meilich Biderman spending shabbos in Teveria with Supporters of the weekly Beer Haparsha distribution.
- Reporter to Trump: Are you considering a limited military strike if Iran doesn't make a deal? Trump: The most I can say - I am considering it.
-Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi: There is no military solution for Iran's nuclear program. That was tested last year... they couldn't kill our nuclear program.
- USS Gerald Ford crossed the Strait of Gibraltar and entered the waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Israeli hospitals are preparing for emergency operations amid Iran war fears, with stable patients discharged to free beds and medical teams reinforced for possible mass-casualty scenarios, according to Yediot Ahronot.
- CNN, the US military will be ready by the weekend for an attack on Iran, but sources familiar with the details say an attack is not expected soon. It was also reported that Jared Kushner, Trump's advisor, is among those who believe the tension can be resolved with an agreement
- Belaaz reports that a Hatzalah member responding to a high-priority emergency was delayed earlier today after being blocked by a school bus on County Line Road in Lakewood According to witnesses, the volunteer ambulance was stuck behind the bus for approximately 90 seconds while en route to the emergency call.
- Senior Americans told Reuters: "The US military planning in Iran is very advanced, with options ranging from direct strikes on senior officials to actions aimed at regime change."
- Lakewood , NJ Police have charged a Fresno, California man with stealing approximately $65,000 worth of slippers after allegedly failing to deliver a commercial shipment to a Lakewood business.The Lakewood Police Department said Kamal Singh, 24, faces two counts of theft by deception and remains at large. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the LPD (APP)
- An IDF spokesperson said the military is closely monitoring developments involving Iran and remains on high alert, but noted there are no changes to civilian instructions, urging the public to follow only official updates from the IDF and the Home Front Command.
- Israeli hospitals prepare for emergency mode amid #Iran war fears Yediot
“Suitable patients” sent home to free up beds for mass casualties Hospitals 'reinforced' with doctors
- Based on the tremendous interest shown, I will be directing the Secretary of War, and other relevant Departments and Agencies, to begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), and any and all other information connected to these highly complex, but extremely interesting and important, matters. GOD BLESS AMERICA!
- A local frum resident part of league scored a perfect 300 at Ocean Lanes bowling and received a $100 check
- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife is monitoring an outbreak of bird flu throughout the state that’s causing disturbing mass deaths in wild birds. More than 1,100 sick or dead wild birds were reported last weekend, most of them Canada geese, according to state officials.
- Six Flags Great Adventure began building its newest roller coaster on Wednesday, which will be the “multi-world-record-breaking launch roller coaster” promised to fans after Kingda Ka was demolished in Feb. 2025.
מרבין בשמחה with Reb Hillel
Chasunas
Blumenfeld - Rosenthal Ateres Chaim Elazar
Greenbaum - Bloch Ateres Reva
Schreiber - Londinski Neemas Hachaim
Buckwald - Godfrey Bais Faiga
Goldenberg - Bloch Fountain Ballroom
Perr - Knopf Kesser Moshe Yehuda
- Bonei Olam event at Lake Terrace
- Chumash Shiur by Harav Yeruchom Olshin shlita 11:30 pm at B"M Ateres Bracha live 646-726-9977
Weather: 41° Overcast. Slight chance of an afternoon shower tomorrow more rain
Snow storm update: Watching a potential winter storm Sunday into Monday . Periods of snow Chance of snow 80%. 3 to 5 inches of snow expected.
- Iran, in a letter to the UN Secretary-General and Security Council members, said, "If attacked, all bases, facilities, and assets of the hostile force in the region will be considered legitimate targets as part of Iran's defensive response. The United States will bear full and direct responsibility for any unforeseen and uncontrollable consequences."
- Wall Street Journal: President Trump is considering an initial limited military strike on Iran to force it to comply with his demands for a nuclear deal. This is a limited step that is not expected to cause widespread exchanges of blows.
- WSJ: Iran has rejected a sweeping U.S. nuclear proposal that required halting high level uranium enrichment, curbing its ballistic missile program, and restricting support for its regional proxies.
- Instead, Tehran countered with far narrower concessions, offering only limited adjustments to its nuclear activity.
- United airlines Slashes Basic And Non-Cardholder Mileage Earnings, Increases Earnings And Discounts For Cardholders And Their Kids! Dansdeals
- According to the New York Times, the second aircraft carrier, the Gerald Ford, and its three destroyer escorts could be in the Mediterranean by the weekend or early next week, military officials said. The Ford is likely to be deployed initially near the coast of Israel to defend Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities and towns, officials said.
- President Donald Trump indicates he’ll be making a decision on a potential strike against Iran in the next 10 days.
- Senator Lindsey Graham: The American decision regarding Iran has already been made. None of these ships is coming here just because the weather is nice at this time of year.
- Giyus: The Charedi parties are expected to receive the draft of the new conscription (giyus) law within the coming days, which will be presented to senior roshei yeshiva and rabbonim for final approval before moving toward a vote. A final decision has not yet been made whether to proceed with the current version, despite concerns it could face challenges and potentially be struck down by Israel’s High Court of Justice.
- Mir Yerushalayim Shabbos at Tallymawr in Toms River this week with Rav Yosef Elefanst shlita
- Bonei Olam Lakewood event tonight at Lake Terrace hall
- US President Donald Trump says he’s going to be appointing his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to the role of “peace envoy.”
- Ahead of Pesach, the meat departments in several supermarkets across Lakewood have already transitioned to kosher-for-Pesach production, as stores begin early preparations for the upcoming Yom Tov.
- The Diaspora Yeshiva of yerushalayim marked its 60th anniversary last night with a celebration at Binyanei HaUma, featuring a reunion performance by members of its famed band. Watch the replay here
- President Trump, Vice President Vance and top administration officials take part in a group photo ahead of the first Board of Peace meeting in Washington, DC.
- Prince Andrew of England was arrested on 'Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office' following Epstein files revelations.
- Student loan Borrowers allegedly harmed by the educational loan finance company Navient are beginning to receive payments from a $100 million compensation fund
- A recent letter dated chodesh shevat 5786 from gedolei yisroel in Eretz Yisroel and the USA including the Lakewood Roshei yeshiva “We are stating our opinion, that because the situation of the wigs in recent years is getting worse and worse, and the great Poskim have already declared that many of the wigs of today are forbidden by halacha, therefore certainly covering one’s hair with a headscarf is a big correction of this matter, and one must strengthen and encourage those who make the effort to do so.".
- Jackson: Voters in Jackson Township will decide this Saturday on millions of dollars in fire district budgets and commissioner appointments, as officials continue debating a possible consolidation of the township’s three fire districts, which together cost taxpayers over $16 million annually. The polls will be open motzei shabbos
- New Jersey ranked as the second-highest earning state in the nation for the second consecutive year, with a median household income of $104,294 in 2025, according to the American Community Survey. The figure marks an increase from $99,781 the previous year, trailing only Massachusetts, which topped the list at $104,828.
- BDE: Petirah of Reb Yitzchok Surkis, z"l, at the age of 62. He was a prominent Skverer chossid known as a masmid who could always be found with a Gemara, he was the cook for thousands of children over the years and was known for his humor and his kind words for everyone he encountered Levaya today in Skver 2 pm
- Wildwood NJ mayor and deputy mayor are facing corruption charges alleging they improperly received government health benefits worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.The defense says were selectively prosecuted, singled out by authorities for accepting benefits that other elected officials in New Jersey also took.
Mishenichnas Adar Maaaarbin Besimcha
- President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace will hold an inaugural meeting today in Washington, where it aims to advance the reconstruction of Gaza despite looming questions over whether Hamas will agree to disarm and Israel will consent to further withdraw from the Strip so the planned rebuild can move ahead.
- President Donald Trump asserts that the war in Gaza is over, even if there are “little flames” that persist. “If Hamas don’t give up weapons, they’ll be harshly met,” Trump warns.
-The Trump administration is planning to build a military base in Gaza covering more than 350 dunams, to accommodate thousands of international force troops. The base will be surrounded by 26 watchtowers and will include bunkers (Guardian)
- President Donald Trump announces that Washington will contribute $10 billion to the Board of Peace tasked with overseeing the postwar management of Gaza.
- President Donald Trump announces that Indonesia, Morocco, Albania, Kosovo, and Kazakhstan have all committed troops and police to the International Stabilization Force tasked with securing postwar Gaza.“Egypt and Jordan are providing very substantial help, troops, training and support for a very trustworthy Palestinian police force,” Trump adds.
- Hamas is strengthening its control over Gaza by appointing loyal officials and maintaining tax collection and salary payments, according to Israeli assessments. The continued dominance of the group has increased doubts about the feasibility of Donald Trump’s peace plan, which requires Hamas to disarm in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal. (TOI)
- A kilometer-long Hamas tunnel in northern Gaza’s Beit Hanoun was recently demolished by combat engineers, the military says.According to the IDF, the tunnel featured several rooms where Hamas operatives would hide out. Inside, the army says troops found several explosive devices.
- President Donald Trump announces that Washington will contribute $10 billion to the Board of Peace tasked with overseeing the postwar management of Gaza.
- Steve Witkoff spoke at the Peace Council meeting and referred to Trump's efforts to bring back the hostages: "Every time a hostage family came, and they were not on the president's schedule, he always brought them in. There were over 250 hostages, and in the end, life returned, and the fallen were returned.
- The Palestinian technocratic body tasked with managing postwar Gaza under Washington’s peace plan for the territory opens applications for “qualified candidates” seeking to serve in a “transitional police force” to be deployed in the Strip
- State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman says that office holders, including political and military officials, have “exposed to the public” only partial details about his review of the failures surrounding the invasion and atrocities on October 7, 2023.
-prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a sharp threat to Tehran’s leaders, should they fire missiles at Israel. “We are prepared for any scenario,” “and one thing is certain if the ayatollahs make a mistake and attack us, they will face a response that they can’t even imagine.”
Hashkafa with Rav Gershon Ribner shlita Tactics for rebbi seeking a promotion A rebbi refuting harshly his talmid’s insights The axiomatic point that separates Chassidim from Misnagdim Masmid complains of lack of harmony in his marriage Developing a reservoir of self-motivation to irrigate passion for learning
Chasunas:
Rottemberg - Greenberg Kesser Moshe Yehuda
Friedman - Braun Fountain Ballroom
Hirtenfeld - Snow Bais Faiga
Hellman - Weiss Lake Terrace
Weitz - Mermelstein Ateres Esther
Paskesz - Weider Ateres Chaim Elazar
Pinter - Ehrenfeld Ne'emas Hachaim
Weather: 45° Overcast with rain showers at times. Chance of rain 50%.
Updated forecast for Sunday evening Chance of snow 60%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches.
- Newark Airport remains closed until 11 p.m. Wednesday after a ground stop was issued due to an aircraft emergency. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said a JetBlue flight heading to Palm Beach, Florida, reported smoke in the cockpit & Returned safely
- Forecasts from Weather Channel and AccuWeather are closely monitoring a potential weekend snowstorm that could bring significant snow, rain, wind and coastal flooding to Mid-Atlantic states.
- U.S. national security officials have told Trump the military is ready for potential strikes on Iran as soon as this weekend, though no final decision has been made. The Pentagon is also repositioning some personnel out of the Middle East as a precaution - CBS
- Rav Asher Arieli shlita spoke at the Mir Yerushalayim event and addressed the voices and attacks coming from outside against the עולם התורה. He described these challenges as a nisayon from Hashem. However, he emphasized that the true response is the sight of bnei yeshiva who are moser nefesh for Torah learning. Many of those learning in Mir are well past draft age and could easily go out into the world, yet they choose to remain and dedicate themselves to Torah. That mesirus nefesh for the nitzchiyus for what endures for eternity is the greatest answer of all.
- Israeli emergency services and the Home Front Command have been ordered to prepare for potential war amid tensions with Iran with a high-level defensive alert having been declared across Israel, according to N12.
- Tucker Carlson claims he was detained at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport after interviewing US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, with passports seized and his producer questioned. However, the US Embassy denies this, stating it was routine passport control
Israeli Airports Authority statement: Contrary to the reports, Tucker Carlson and his entourage were not detained, delayed, or interrogated. Mr. Carlson and his party were politely asked a few routine questions, in accordance with standard procedures applied to many travelers. The conversation took place in a separate room within the VIP lounge solely to protect their privacy and to avoid conducting such a discussion in public. No unusual incident occurred, and the Israel Airports Authority firmly rejects any other claims.
- Trump in a long post: “Should Iran decide not to make a Deal, it may be necessary for the United States to use Diego Garcia, and the Airfield located in Fairford, in order to eradicate a potential attack by a highly unstable and dangerous Regime…”
- Live stream of the Mir Yerushalayim Adirei haTorah style event featuring drashos from Rav Asher Arieli Rav Efraim Waxman and music by Boruch Levine, Zanvill Weinberger Bentz Stein at the Arena stadium in Yerushalayim beginning 12:30 pm US time
Phone hook up : 732-929-7410 pin 5483787326
Livestream: HERE
-At the Kosel this morning, Women of the Wall held their Rosh Chodesh provocation gathering, as they arrived with tefillin and a sefer Torah drawing strong opposition from the crowd. The supreme court is hearing a case to give the reform movement a spot at the Kosel
- Snow storm stats: According to Lakewood Township officials, more than 11,000 tons of snow about 22 million pounds were cleared from roadways and hauled to Blueclaws stadium for disposal. Crews worked for weeks to clear both major thoroughfares and residential streets including using roughly 2,000 tons of salt and 2,000 gallons of calcium chloride to enhance ice melting during extreme cold.
- Trump moves closer to a major war with Iran. It could come sooner, and be much bigger, than most recognize Axios
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group is currently off the coast of Morocco.
A large formation of U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tankers has departed Florida and is heading to the Middle East
- Sources say a possible U.S.- Iran confrontation could begin within days and evolve into a multi-week campaign, despite ongoing nuclear talks. Axios reported a high likelihood of a strike in the coming weeks with a White House official putting the chances of a strike at 90 percent.
- A scheduled Lakewood planning board meeting for last night has been cancelled
- The Bobover Rebbe Rav bentzion Halbershtam was in Lakewood at a fundraising event for the local Bobover Kollel
- The next time Rosh Chodesh Adar comes out on Tuesday and Wednesday in a plain non leap year will be 14 years from now (Kol Mevaser)
- President Trump posted a video reporting on shocking news of states that used the Dominion voting systems allegedly switching 435,000 votes from Trump to Biden and also 2.7 million votes for Trump were deleted, including 1 million in swing state Pennsylvania alone. Examinations showed Dominion machines were linked to the internet with ties to China.
- An IDF soldier was killed in an incident of “friendly fire” in the southern Gaza Strip overnight, The soldier was named as Ofri Yafe, 21 from HaYogev
- 23 N.J. towns with the highest property taxes where average homeowners pay $20K+ 2 towns in Monmouth and Ocean county on the list
5. Deal, Monmouth County
Average property taxes: $25,563
Average property value: $6,225,131
Increase from 2024: 9.95%
4. Mantoloking, Ocean County
Average property taxes: $25,985
Average property value: $2,851,976
- Tucker Carlson will NOT leave Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv. Tucker Carlson is expected to arrive in Israel on Thursday for a brief visit. Carlson will land in Israel on a private plane but will NOT leave the Airport area despite having received official invitations from Christian communities in Israel. The official reason for his visit to the country is an interview with the U.S. Ambassador to Israel.
- Construction on the New Jersey-New York Gateway Tunnel Project will resume next week after the Trump administration released the remaining $127 million in frozen federal funding today.
- Gentell, the world’s largest vertically integrated wound care company, announced its acquisition of Innovative Supply Group (ISG), based in Lakewood, N.J. ISG is a leading North American Medicare Part B supplier of medical tube devices to the nursing home industry.
-The Little Egg Harbor,NJ Police Department and nearby agencies are reporting multiple cases of sick and dead birds in the area and have issued a public warning. Officials advise residents not to touch any affected birds, as the highly contagious H5N1 virus has been identified and precautions are being taken to prevent possible transmission.
משנכנס אדר מרבין בשמחה
יעלה ויבוא
Weinberg - Schechter Lake Terrace
Frankel - Gruber Fountain Ballroom
Schonbrun - Kohn Kesser Moshe Yehuda
Weinberg - Ehrlich Ateres Reva
Mandel - Baum Ateres Chaim Elazar
Shapiro - Grossman Ateres Esther
Eisgrau - Fihrer Ateres Blima
Weber Cedar Palace
- Peekskill yeshiva dinner at Bell Works
- Event promoting out of town kollelim tonight at Orchos Chaim hall featuring a live panel discussion with youngeleit who currently live in out of town communities.
חדש עלינו את החודש הזה לטובה ולברכה לששון ולשמחה לישועה ולנחמה לפרנסה ולכלכלה לחיים ולשלום למחילת חטא ולסליחת עון
Weather: 43° Mostly cloudy skies
Snow storm likely Sunday into Monday now likely Chance of snow 80%. Snow accumulating 3 to 5 inches.
- Israeli officials believe President Trump is prepping to strike Iran and expect the nuclear talks to collapse imminently. - Channel 12
-More than 50 U.S. fighter jets, including F 35s, F 22s, and F 16s, were deployed to the Middle East within 24 hours
- There is growing speculation that former Donald J. Trump could have the opportunity to nominate a fourth Supreme Court justice if another vacancy opens. Attention has focused on Samuel Alito, one of the court’s most conservative members and its second-oldest justice, who has served on the bench for 20 years, amid talk of a possible retirement. (USA Today)
- Bnos Penina girls elementary school in Lakewood has notified parents that it will close its current location after Wednesday, February 18, and families should not send students starting Thursday, February 19.The administration said the school struggled financially because parents did not fully meet commitments to maintain tuition and provide additional support, writing, Had tuition obligations been maintained as agreed, we would not be in this position today. The landlord has notified the school they can no longer stay in the building. The letter to parents ends off it is our hope that the loyal parents will step forward in a meaningful and immediate way to make continuation possible
-NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said NYC faces a 9.5% property tax hike unless Governor Kathy Hochul approves higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
- The Mir Yerushalayim Malchei Rabonon Adirei HTorah style event for Talmidei hayeshiva will take place tomorrow night at the Arena stadium featuring singers baruch Levine, Zanvill Weinberger, Bentzy Stein and Malchus Choir
- Local Yeshiva bochurim get into the purim spirit with decorating the yeshivos and elementary boys do their purim shtick in the classroom
- TAG: Practical Hadracha on m AI CHATBOTS
See below
- The New Jersey Department of Health has announced a new pilot program that will provide 1,250 Camden County families enrolled in the WIC program to receive a one-time $200 grant to help pay their utility bills.Eligible families will be randomly selected to help ensure fairness and to support an unbiased evaluation of the pilot’s impact.
Recipients can choose whether to apply their $200 grant to their gas, electric, or water utility account. No application or additional steps are required.(Onejerseyshorr)
- Khamenei Threatens U.S. Warships as Iran Nuclear Talks Stall in Geneva
Iran's Supreme Leader to Trump: 'They keep saying we sent an aircraft carrier towards Iran. Well, an aircraft carrier is certainly a dangerous tool, but more dangerous than the aircraft carrier is the weapon that can send this warship to the bottom of the sea'
- The Iranians claim: agreements have been reached with the US on several general issues, and it was agreed that the negotiations will continue
- Chavivim of Ocean county adds 8 new members to their team as they expand to service the area
- Police in Bnei Brak used "Disproportionate Force” after unrest erupted when IDF soldiers entered the city without prior coordination, Dan District Commander Elad Klein said.adding that the incident must be viewed in the context of the current draft law debate calling the reaction in extremist strongholds a “predictable” response to the ongoing conscription struggle.
- Smash House burger will open in Toms River right after Pesach and plans on giving discounts to youngeleit with an affordable menu their single smach burger for just $7
- New Jersey commuters heading to Manhattan will face service reductions and schedule changes from Feb. 15 to March 15 as Amtrak shifts one track from the aging Portal Bridge to its new replacement over the Hackensack River. The work is expected to cause the biggest disruptions during rush hour for riders on NJ Transit and PATH.(NYT)
- Trump: Tax Refunds this year, because of “THE GREAT BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL,” are substantially greater than ever before. In some cases, estimates are that over 20% will be returned to the Taxpayer. So, when you get your Tax Refund, think about what a wonderful President you have — NO TAX ON TIPS, NO TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR OUR GREAT SENIORS, NO TAX ON OVERTIME, INTEREST DEDUCTIONS ON CAR LOANS, AND MUCH MORE. Don’t spend all of this money in one place! President DJT
- Reverend Jesse Jackson, a prominent civil rights activist,died today at age 84 had ties to Yassir Arafat, the PLO leader active during attacks on Jewish civilians. During his 1984 presidential campaign, Jackson acknowledged using the antisemitic slur “Hymietown” to describe New York City
- RFK Jr. Warns of Sharp U.S. Fertility Decline in American youth claiming Teenagers today have lower hormone levels, girls are developing earlier, and some men are facing new fertility challenges."
- The new management group that has acquired Palisades Center mall in New Jersey says it plans to remain a long-term owner, with no intention of selling or breaking up the mall.
- The YU Seforim Sale is on now through March 1 at the Heights Lounge in the Mendel Gottesman Library, 2520 Amsterdam Ave #5, New York, NY 10033. Hours are Sunday 10am–10pm, Monday–Thursday 6:30pm–10:30pm, and Motzei Shabbos 8pm–11pm.
- The Jackson Township Council will host a Community Infrastructure Roundtable tonight Tuesday to discuss ongoing and future infrastructure projects and gather input from residents. The meeting will be held at Town Hall, 95 West Veterans Highway, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
TAG: PRACTICAL HADRACHA ON AI CHATBOTS
-FDrom the Roshei Yeshiva of Beth Medrash Gavoha and South Fallsburg, shlita
delivered by HaGaon HaRav Dovid Bresslauer, shlita, at the Hineini Nischazek AI Asifa
1. The use of chatbots (through computer, phone, or text) for personal use has no place in the life of a Torah’dik yid.
2. A chatbot is a dangerous tool even when it is used for parnassah because it can quickly become a very slippery slope.
Therefore, those who use it l’tzorech parnassah should understand the importance of having a discussion with a responsible baal eitza, who is familiar with the Torah hashkafa on digital technology, their personal matzav and with the nature and dangers of AI chatbots, in order to:
a. ascertain if their tzorech is an actual tzorech and
b. to adopt gedarim to ensure that a business tool should not, chas v’shalom, metastasize into something bigger.
*This hadracha is referring to AI Chatbots that have the ability:
to converse in a human-like way and converse on any topic.
These include ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Canva AI or Microsoft Co-pilot.
(The AI-generated responses of google searches does not fall under this category at this time.)
It does not refer to AI programs that:
can only generate creative or specific content, such as Adobe AI, Leonardo, Gmail AI/Help Me Write, and Runway Chat. can only converse on limited topics, such as Walmart’s AI customer service. Please be aware that this is a rapidly evolving field and a limited AI may turn into a full-fledged chatbot at any time.
משנכנס אדר מרבין בשמחה
יעלה ויבוא
Chasunas
Zeiger - Gewirtz Kesser Moshe Yehuda
Ferguson - Rubin Fountain Ballroom
Wilhelm - Mayer Ateres Chaim Elazar
Brailofsky - Jaffa Lake Terrace
Epstein - Fogel Ateres Esther
Perlow- Rieder Cedar Palace
Retention- Krausz Neemas Hachaim
Rosengarten - Kellerman Ateres Reva
Minyanim for Mincha and Yom Kippur Koton ערב ראש חודש אדר תשפ"ו
Rosh Chodesh Adar is on Tuesday and Wednesday
Please post additional minyanim or corrections in the comments section. For more zmanim see Lakewood Luach Here
- Satmar Forest ave 12:45 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30
- Lutzk 12:45, 1:45, 2:30, 3:45, 4:30
- Zichron Shneur Oak Knoll 12:45
-Kol Shimshon 1:45 only
- Mordys Shteibel 1:00 pm
- Kahanow shul 185 Miller rd 1:05
- Ishay Yisrael 1:10 pm 110 Miller Rd
Chayei Yisrael Gudz rd 1:15 pm
- Central court shul 1:15
- Torah links on Central Avenue 1:25 pm
-Somerset walk- Mincha 1:30
-Hearthstone 911 Hearthstone drive 1:15
-B"M Westgate 1:15 (3:50 upstairs in EN)
Lev Avos Iris rd 1 20 pm
Rabbi hertzberg E. 9th st. 1:30
Ohr Gedalya Chestnut 1:20 pm
-Lakewood Commons 1:35 in the Upstairs E"N
- Sterling Forest 1:30
- Kol Aryeh 1:30 pm ezras nashim open
- Prospect Square 317 Blanche St 1:30
- Chasam Sofer Mannetta ave 1:30
- Coventry 1:35 pm
-Williams street shul 1:40 Ezras Nashim open
-Alumni B'M 1:45 pm
Pine River village 1:45 pm
-Arlington 12:45, 1:45
- Lutzk 1:45 pm
- Bais Shabsi Pawnee rd 1:45
- Old shul park & 4th 1:45
-B"M Kelmwoods westgate 2:45 pm (Ezras Nashim open)
- Kollel Choshen Mishpat 625 forest 3:00 pm
-Chateau Park Ashkenaz 3:40 Sefard 4:50
- Babad 1767 Whitesville Toms River 3:55 pm
- Breslov 423 6th street 4:35 pm
- Breslov 944 E County Line 4:45 pm
- Lakewood Residence courtyard shul /1st between forest and madison-direct entrance to shul) at 4:50 pm 45 minutes before shkia (ezras nashim too)
Erev Rosh Chodesh Adar Yom Kippur Koton
Weather: 37° Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing
Presidents day today federal, state, and local government offices, courts, and the U.S. Postal Service are closed, with no regular mail delivery. Banks, the stock market, and many schools are closed. However, most retailers, grocery stores, and restaurants remain open,
- The mashghiach of BMG Rav Reuven Hechster shlita will deliver his first official mussar Shmues today during mussar seder at Beren hall.
- Lakewood, nj several thousand dollars were stolen in an early morning break-in at a local business. members of lakewood shomrim quickly mobilized and launched a coordinated response, using community cameras and on-the-ground canvassing to identify and track the suspect. shortly thereafter, shomrim members located the individual and notified the lakewood police department, who took the suspect into custody. Faanews
The gunman who opened fire at an ice skating rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, fatally shot his wife and 2 of his children before taking his own life. He also wounded a third child, who remains hospitalized, according to an ATF source cited by FOX News.
According to the report, American intelligence is not confident about who might take power if the regime is overthrown, but the assessment is that in the short term it would be members of the Revolutionary Guards. Secretary of State Rubio expressed this concern in a closed-door congressional hearing last month.
Happy President’s Day! Prices and Inflation are Way Down. The Stock Market, and your 401k’s, are Way Up. Our Military is Strong and Powerful, Our Law Enforcement is GREAT, and Our Border is 100% Secure. Murders (YEAR 1900!) and Crime are at RECORD LOWS, and Our Country is Bigger, Better, and Stronger than EVER BEFORE!!! Working Hard - ENJOY YOUR DAY! President DJT
- In a Truth Social post, Donald Trump said he opposes the Gateway rail project between New York and New Jersey, warning it could cost billions more than projected. He stressed that the federal government will not cover any cost overruns and dismissed reports about renaming Penn Station to “Trump Station” as fake news.
- Gov Mikie Sherrill has not ruled out potential cuts to Stay NJ, the state’s newly enacted senior property tax relief program, according to Acting State Treasurer Aaron Binder. The program which began distributing its first rebate checks this month is projected to cost New Jersey approximately $1.2 billion annually.
- Moadim L'Simcha Lakewood Pesach 2026 Order Deadline: Feb 22, 2026
- Kashrus Alert: KCL has issued a warning regarding the use of Instacart in frum establishments. Some foods, such as meats that require double wrapping with a kosher seal, may be picked up by drivers without the proper halachic seal. Customers are advised not to order items requiring double sealing through Instacart to ensure proper kosher observance.
- Shidduch lounge opening soon at the westwood business center at the Lakewood /Toms River border
- Kedushas HaKosel at Stake: Tomorrow, the Bagatz High Court will hold a live-broadcast hearing with a panel of seven judges to decide whether the Reform movement should be granted a portion of the Western Wall. The ruling could have significant implications for the status and administration of the kosel hamaravi.
- Attorney says All those arrested during yesterday’s protests in Bnei Brak were released today.
- Times of Israel reports The crowd that gathered at the protest in Bnei Brak was not organized by the Yerushalayim Faction. The demonstrations were spontaneous, following alerts from the group’s “Color Black” system. Participants were reportedly from the mainstream Chared community, not a violent fringe, contradicting media and coalition claims that the unrest was orchestrated or driven by extremist elements.
- One of the female IDF servicewomen told the Walla news outlet that she had asked her commanders not to send them into the city of Bnei Brak , but was given no choice in what Charedi activist are calling a provocation angering the residents. The Israeli Yated Ne’eman reports that, according to eyewitnesses, soldiers went to multiple homes delivering IDF enlistment documents. Passersby said the soldiers even shouted at people in the streets, calling them “deserters” and urging them to go to the army.
- Giyus: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition is pushing to speed up legislation regulating military exemptions for yeshiva students, according to Channel 12, coalition officials asked the Knesset committee’s legal adviser to submit a revised draft by the weekend. Shas and Degel HaTorah have conditioned their final approval of the 2026 state budget on passage of the bill, though reports suggest the updated text may not be ready in time.
- Blame again Faa news reports Lakewood mayor Ray Coles blames residents for township recent snow clean up as it was significantly hindered by garbage cans and vehicles left in the street. While crews faced heavy snow and thick ice, cans placed on the roadway prevented plows from clearing curb to curb, and parked cars further slowed operations. The mayor urged residents to keep streets clear of vehicles and garbage cans during storms to allow for more efficient snow removal. In other times Blame was put on the state and county for their roads that run thru Lakewood
- At the Lakewood sheva brachos hosted by the Roshei Chabura for the son in law and his daughter of R' Lazer Schiner he shared that ever since he took on the challenging zechus of raising funds for Adirei HaTorah, he has seen tremendous hatzlocha in his business.“Everything I’ve done for the yungeleit has only brought me and my family immense kavod, bracha, and hatzlocha,” he said. “I’m telling all of you: take your money and your time and support the yungeleit who are learning and holding up the world. There’s no bigger bracha… it’s the secret gold.”(frum twitter news)
- Protesters caused traffic disruptions this afternoon, blocking Route 38 toward Yerushalayim and entrances near Beit Shemesh and Modi'in Illit, bringing traffic to a halt in several areas.after the arrests yesterday in Bnei Brak
- NJ Transit officials issued an apology to riders after canceling 27 trains Sunday on the first day of a month-long rail service reduction to put one track of the new Portal Bridge in service.Most trains were canceled Sunday morning, with a few canceled in the afternoon, according to NJ Transit alerts.
- While the frum media outlets harshly condemned the Bnei Brak protests, others journalists in israeli media pointed out they did not criticize the police actions targeting frum individuals such as forcibly removing a woman’s sheitel and largely ignored the climate of fear caused by arrests for draft avoidance. While quoting the gedolim who condemned the protesters, these outlets provided little context for the tense atmosphere in Eretz Yisrael. Police violence in the streets of Bnei Brak including the use of stun grenades, mounted units, and especially harsh force against passersby was not an act of law enforcement or crowd control, but rather a senseless, retaliatory outburst aimed at continuing the persecution of the Chared public in the Holy Land claimed some journalists
- Jackson: Two people died early Sunday when a 2023 Toyota Highlander left Hyson Road, hit a tree, and caught fire in Jackson, New Jersey. Police were unable to reach the occupants, who were pronounced dead at the scene. The crash is under investigation.
- Top Netanyahu aide: Hamas will have 60 days to disarm or IDF will complete the mission
Hamas will have a 60-day period to disarm, or else Israel will go back to war in Gaza, says Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs.
- It was allowed to reveal: The code that signaled the Hamas killers to start the massacre operation on 10/7 was sent to their cell phones as a set of emojis.
- The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated the head of the Islamic Jihad's logistics unit in the central camps in Gaza, who commanded militants who raided Israel on 10/7, as well as the militant Ahmad Bioukh, who raided the Re'im camp also on 10/7
-The Israel Defense Forces announced that nine Hamas terrorists were killed during operations in an underground network east of Rafah in Gaza. Three were confirmed killed following a clash last week, while six others were eliminated during subsequent tunnel-clearing missions. The IDF said operations will continue to remove immediate threats in the area.
-PM Netanyahu : We destroyed 150 kilometers of tunnels in the Gaza Strip—out of 500 km. We must complete the mission
- The Israeli military said it carried out a strike against a Hezbollah terrorist near the town of Hanin in southern Lebanon. No further details were immediately available.
Trump announces $5 billion pledge in Gaza aid from Board of Peace members
"The Board of Peace has unlimited potential. Last October, I released a Plan for the permanent end to the Conflict in Gaza, and our Vision was unanimously adopted by the United Nations Security Council. Shortly thereafter, we facilitated Humanitarian Aid at record speed, and secured the release of every living and deceased Hostage. Just last month, two dozen distinguished Founding Members joined me in Davos, Switzerland, to celebrate its official formation, and present a bold Vision for the Civilians in Gaza, and then, ultimately, far beyond Gaza — WORLD PEACE! On February 19th, 2026, I will again be joined by Board of Peace Members at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., where we will announce that Member States have pledged more than $5 BILLION DOLLARS toward the Gaza Humanitarian and Reconstruction efforts, and have committed thousands of personnel to the International Stabilization Force and Local Police to maintain Security and Peace for Gazans. Very importantly, Hamas must uphold its commitment to Full and Immediate Demilitarization. The Board of Peace will prove to be the most consequential International Body in History, and it is my honor to serve as its Chairman. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP"
- Opposition Leader Yair Lapid calls on the United States to declare Qatar an enemy state, blaming it for anti-Israel activity in American academia.
- The cabinet authorized on Sunday the opening of a land registration process in the West Bank for the first time since 1967, with the ministers who initiated the measure saying it would enable the registration of broad swaths of land as state land available for Israeli development.
- Around 200 kibbutz members are expected to congregate today at Kibbutz Kfar Aza for the first time since the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, to plant dozens of trees with donors.
Chasunas:
Eidelitz - Naftali Ateres Reva
Rosenfeld - Lemberg Kesser Moshe Yehuda
Heineman - Kimmel Ateres Esther
Yeshiva Yesodei HaTorah dinner Fountain Ballroom
- Weather tonight 31°Rain...mixing with snow overnight Chance of precip 90%. About one inch of snow expected.
Weather: 43° cloudy skies with a mixture of rain and snow developing during the afternoon. Chance of rain 40%.
Tonight: 31° Rain and snow this evening turning to all snow overnight.Chance of precip 100%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected.
- President Trump just moved the USS Gerald R. Ford RIGHT UP to Iran’s doorstep, the SECOND carrier strike group now in the region ahead of crunch-time negotiations! Trump’s message? Crystal clear:“If we don’t have a deal, WE’LL NEED IT.” (WH report)
- Trump told Netanyahu in their meeting in Florida about a month and a half ago that if no agreement is reached between Washington and Tehran, the U.S. would support Israeli strikes against Iran’s ballistic missile program.
Since then, the U.S. military and intelligence community have been holding discussions on how the American military could assist the IDF. CBS
- Attorneys representing detainees from today’s demonstration in Bnei Brak, report that approximately 27 people were arrested. About 20 have been released, while 7 including four minors remain in custody pending a court hearing on extending their detention.
The attorneys argue that many of the arrests lacked clear basis, claiming most detainees were passersby who did not participate in the protest. They say they will continue to defend their clients’ rights through the legal process.
- Busy Purim shopping day as stores roll out displays and sales ahead of Purim.
- Men's clothing sale today at AI Stone and Emporio *select items)
-Police in Bnei Brak are trying to put on a show of cruel revenge against residents who did nothing at all including women and babies. (MWeisberg)
- Is it really necessary to remove wigs from ultra-Orthodox women as part of police activity?(Amit Segal)
- Israeli Police have arrested so far 23 people after Two female IDF soldiers were sent into Bnei Brak while conducting an official home visit to a frum soldier in the recruitment process. Initial reports circulated that they came to arrest yeshiva students and where from the military police. As the crowds gathered a demonstration broke out resulting in a overturned a police car and a motorcycle on fire before police came to extracted the soldiers who were not harmed. leaders across the political spectrum including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior charedi figures from Shas and Agudah condemned the attack calling it extremists who don't represent the community.
- Jersey Central Power & Light customers will face a small increase in electricity supply costs starting June 1, 2026, following New Jersey’s annual Basic Generation Service (BGS) auction approval. For an average residential customer using 650 kWh per month, the supply portion of the bill will rise from $135.24 to $137.47—a $2.23 (1.6%) increase. This does not include delivery or other utility charges.
- Again iver the weekend more social media personalities and YouTubers have been circulating viral videos spreading blatant falsehoods and pure ignorance about the Lakewood community. Among the claims being pushed are accusations that marriages are not recognized by the state and that mothers are living as “single” in order to collect benefits.
These allegations are completely false.
Marriages performed in Lakewood are fully legal and recognized by the State of New Jersey. In fact, Lakewood Township consistently certifies the highest number of legal marriages per month in the state. Spreading misinformation for clicks and attention does nothing but inflame tensions and mislead the public. The facts simply do not support these narratives.
- Genazim judaica Auction today Sunday: Including Chofetz Chaim’s historic 1926 Tzavaah/ will detailing his life, mission, and Radin Yeshiva. starting at $240K, Rabbi Moshe Leib of Sassov letter starting bid $360K, Handwritten Ramchal letter $290K.
Tucker Carlson, will visit Israel
- Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri:"I call on the Police Commissioner to immediately issue a restraining order against Naftali Bennett from the streets of Bnei Brak. This instigator and agitator came to the city to inflame tensions and exploit a painful situation for his own political gain. This despicable man, who spares no measure, is the last person who should be present in this arena".
- Rav Dov Landau and Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch issued a strong directive to yeshiva students strictly forbidding participation in or presence at protests or gatherings that may lead to confrontation with police. They emphasized that talmidim must remain in yeshiva, fully committed to their learning and established sedarim. Attending such events, they warned, involves serious danger and constitutes a grave chilul Hashem.
Weather: 27° Partly to mostly cloudy.
Careful for black ice as surfaces refreeze melted snow.
Tomorrow night Rain and snow in the evening turning to all snow late. Chance of precip 100%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches.
NWS: Up to 2 inches of snow is now expected Sunday night into Monday for northern and central ares of New Jersey, while southern counties can expect mostly rain.
- Melava Malka Gatshead Yeshiva with Rav Oppnheimer at Ateres Esther Chupa room.
- Shiras Devorah Expo tonight at the school
- Seminary acceptance letters coming tonight to girls going next year
- PTA tonight for several boys schools
- Costume closeouts open tonight until 11pm at former Walgreens 27S Hope Chapel Jackson
Talmud Beyado Melava Malka at BMG
- Melting snow is expected to slightly ease New Jersey’s drought conditions, with about 1.5 to 2 inches of water currently stored in the snowpack. However, the state still needs steady rainfall in the coming months. Officials say a slow, gradual melt would be ideal, as rapid melting combined with heavy rain could cause flooding and ice jam issues.
-President Trump: “regime change would be the best thing for everyone” after 47 years of endless talk from Tehran.
- Witkoff and Kushner have told President Trump that a nuclear deal with Iran is “difficult to impossible”
- Zohran Mamdani just booted out a drone manufacturer in NYC due to its ties with Israel.
- American proposal rejected by Iran:
The Americans proposed that Iran completely cease its enrichment activities for 3 to 5 years, then proceed with enrichment at only 1.5%
Iran would have to hand over 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%
The United States would not lift sanctions and would only refrain from attacking Iran
- President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu agreed in their meeting that, alongside negotiations with Iran and preparations for military action, the US will increase economic and political pressure on Iran, according to two senior US officials. "We agreed to go all out on a maximum pressure policy against Iran, for example, regarding the sale of Iranian oil to China," said the American official
- A powerful dust storm that traveled from Egypt into Eretz Yisroel blanketed much of the country on Shabbos morning before gradually weakening later in the day, as forecasters warned of additional weather swings in the days ahead.
-NJ Gov Sherrill: The first $30 million for the Gateway Tunnel has been released, but Trump needs to pay up and send us the $200 million we are owed. We’ve been fighting for this funding in court and we’re not going to until every worker is back on the job.
-BDE: Petirah of Rav Ben Zion Bobchik zt”l, longtime rov of the Gerer kehillah in Kiryat Gat and rov of the Beis HaChassidim Baal Shem Tov in Bnei Brak. Rav Bobchik, author of the sefer Batzar BaMidbar, passed away over Shabbos at the age of 72
Friday, February 13, 2026 / כ״ו שבט תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת משפטים
Candle lighting 5:12 pm
Shkiah/sunset 5:30 pm
Rosh chodesh Adar is Tuesday and Wednesday
Weather: 37° Sunny.
A dusting to a half-inch of snow is possible overnight into Saturday from a quick moving storm. The storm track for a system Sunday night currently favors more rain for the Jersey Shore and southern counties with much warmer weather to follow for the rest of the month.National Weather Service
- Off shabbos for some yeshivos
- Seminary answers for the first round of acceptance letters will iy”H be coming this Motzei Shabbos. For girls who applied
- Lakewood: The New Jersey Appellate Division has approved the application of Yeshiva Chemdas HaTorah to add parking that could bring up to 500 additional cars to the area of James Street and Cross Street in Lakewood.
In a major upset to neighbors and commuters, the New Jersey Appellate Division on Friday issued a decision approving Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah's project to construct 125 duplex homes plus basement apartments on Cross Street and James Street in Lakewood, FAA News reports more
- The world's largest aircraft carrier, Gerald Ford, is on its way to the Middle East.
- Giyus: The draft enlistment law’s “sanctions for all” model would penalize anyone who fails to enlist, even if overall targets are met, with measures like cuts to daycare funding, travel restrictions, and loss of driver’s licenses. Ultra-Orthodox representatives say it’s too strict, while Knesset legal adviser Miri Frankel-Shor insists on keeping the sanctions to ensure the law can withstand High Court (Bagatz) review.
- Giyus: Avraham Ben Dayan, a yungerman detained for failing to report for enlistment, was released this morning after nearly a week in military custody. Arrested at his home in the moshav of Tifrach, he was held in a military prison since Motzaei Shabbos. During his detention, Ben Dayan complained of harsh treatment, including being shackled, denied access to study in the shul, and prevented from putting on tefillin on his first day.
- khal Walden Woods of Toms River traveled with their Rav, Rav Chaim Scheiner, to the kever of Tosfos Yom Tov following a campaign encouraging mispalelim not to talk during davening in the shul.
- A Yeshiva University student was violently assaulted in an attempted robbery tonight at the 181st Street subway station in NYC, an area with no cameras or police presence. University officials said the attack was not biased. The student is back on campus in good condition. YU Security is coordinating with law enforcement and reminded students, faculty, and staff to remain alert and exercise caution.
A New Jersey Assembly committee advanced two bills aimed at protecting the immigrant community and limiting local law enforcement’s cooperation with ICE after former governor Murphy vetoed similar legislation on his final day in office.
DHS faces a shutdown after Senate Democrats blocked a funding bill amid stalled immigration negotiations. A two-week stopgap expires at midnight as leaders recess without a deal.
משנכנס אדר מרבין בשמחה
Friday, February 13, 2026 / כ״ו שבט תשפ״ו
ערב שבת פרשת משפטים
מחצית השקל
-Candle lighting 5:12 pm
- shkiah/sunset 5:30 pm
- ראש חודש אדר is Tuesday and Wednesday
Molad is Tuesday morning, 50 minutes and 12 chalakim after 3:00 am
Weather Friday night low 22
Shabbos day sunny hi of 47°
מפטירין הפטרת פרשת שקלים מנהג הישיבה נוהגיים לומר יוצרות אחר חזרת הש''ץ לפני קדיש תתקבל בתפלת מוסף אומרים באמצע חזרת הש"ץ
(ספר נהג בחכמה)
ואם בפרשת שקלים עסקינן, כדאי לשים לב, כי המסכת היחידה שהיא רק 'ירושלמי' ומצאה את מקומה בש"ס 'בבלי' זו מסכת
שקלים, כי כאשר 'ירושלמי' זקוק לשקלים הוא הולך לגלות 'בבל' לקוששם. לכן מובן למה מודגש שם התנא 'רבי נתן הבבלי' שאם הוא 'נתן' הוא 'בבלי', כי ירושלמי הוא ר' לקח ולא רבי נתן
(מעדני הפרשה
משנכנס אדר מרבין בשמחה
מחצית השקל
Friday, February 13, 2026 / כ״ו שבט תשפ״ו
ערב שבת פרשת משפטים
candle lighting 5:12 pm
shkiah/sunset 5:30 pm
ראש חודש אדר is Tuesday and Wednesday
Molad is Tuesday morning, 50 minutes and 12 chalakim after 3:00 am
Weather Friday night low 22
Shabbos day sunny hi of 47°
מפטירין הפטרת פרשת שקלים מנהג הישיבה נוהגיים לומר יוצרות אחר חזרת הש''ץ לפני קדיש תתקבל בתפלת מוסף אומרים באמצע חזרת הש"ץ
(ספר נהג בחכמה)
ואם בפרשת שקלים עסקינן, כדאי לשים לב, כי המסכת היחידה שהיא רק 'ירושלמי' ומצאה את מקומה בש"ס 'בבלי' זו מסכת
שקלים, כי כאשר 'ירושלמי' זקוק לשקלים הוא הולך לגלות 'בבל' לקוששם. לכן מובן למה מודגש שם התנא 'רבי נתן הבבלי' שאם הוא 'נתן' הוא 'בבלי', כי ירושלמי הוא ר' לקח ולא רבי נתן
(מעדני הפרשה,)
Weather tonight 20° cloudy, Caution Black ice
Chasunas:
Lebowitz - Joselit Ateres Chaim Elazar
Ehrman - Yarmish Fountain Ballroom
Katz - Borenstein Ne'emas Hachaim
- Annual dinner Yeshiva Eitz Chaim Hillside R"Y Rav Shmuel Abba Olshin shlita at Tiferes Bais Yaakov 613 Oak st
- Hachtara: Khal Prospect Heights Lakewood Maamad hachtara for their nea rav appointing Rav Yechiel Michel Scheinerman Shlita as the rav to lead the kehilla Seuda at Shaagas Aryeh Simcha hall 975 Cross st Lakewood 8:00 pm
- Many vorts tonight Ka'h post freezer opening
- Chumash Shiur by Harav Yeruchom Olshin shlita 11:30 pm at B"M Ateres Bracha live 646-726-9977
Weather: 37° generally cloudy. Higher wind gusts possible
This week is shabbos mevorchim chodesh Adar and Parshas Shekalim
Today 25 Shevat is the Yartzeit of ר' מרדכי פוגרומנסקי זצ"ל He didnt leave over any children name is Mordechai ben Eliyohu
President Trump is set to rescind an Obama-era rule that required automakers to include automatic start-stop systems in vehicles. The feature, which shuts off engines at stoplights and had to be manually disabled each time, drew complaints from drivers who said it was frustrating and caused additional wear on their cars.
- WSJ: Jared Kushner is the senior Trump associate who appeared in a conversation intercepted by U.S. intelligence in May between foreign state actors about Iran. The conversation became a focal point of controversy in the U.S. following a complaint that National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard delayed for months the disclosure of the intelligence material regarding that suspicious conversation
- Tehillim for Lea Necha bas Sara, a 16-month-old baby girl from Lakewood who is in critical condition. She initially suffered second-degree burns to her stomach over Shabbos and was treated and released from the hospital but later developed an infection that led to a high fever and her condition has worsened.(Blaaz)
-Giyus: The demand of the Degel leadership that has still not received a response from the legal counsel: a retroactive cancellation of all 80,000 draft orders that were sent to tens of thousands of Charedim.
WH Press Sec Karoline Leavitt Parents across America can now officially apply to open a Trump Account for their child. These Trump Accounts are special investment accounts aimed at providing American children with a jumpstart on building wealth for life. If you are a parent who maximizes contributions to your child’s Trump Account, its projected value could reach nearly $1.1 million dollars by the time they turn 28, based on average historical stock market returns. Safe to say – Trump Accounts will give a substantial head start to position your child for a very bright future. Visit http://TrumpAccounts.gov and fill out the IRS Form 4547.
- U.S President Trump says Israeli President Herzog "should be ashamed of himself" for not granting a pardon to Israeli PM Netanyahu.He adds, “The people of Israel should shame him, he’s disgraceful”.
President Herzog’s office responds to Trump and aid no decision has been made on the prime minister’s request, which is currently under legal review by the Justice Ministry. The president will decide only after that process is complete, stressing that Israel is governed by the rule of law and that no outside pressure will influence the decision.
- Giyus: The shift in language from Roshei yeshiva no longer stating that even those not studying won’t be drafted has fueled speculation that groundwork is being laid for a stricter giyus draft law with higher enlistment targets and immediate sanctions, potentially agreed to by the frum parties, according to reporter Ishay Cohen.
- At last night’s AI Asifah for women, speakers cautioned that consulting AI is like asking a non-Jewish posek and emphasized the relational concern that people are turning to a non-human entity for guidance.
- Final Mincha and Tikkun Shovavim today Thursday At BM Ohr Moshe Serdehely
26 Dfena Ct 1:00 PM
-The Rachmastrivka rebbe shlita of Lakewood, will speak tonight with words of chizuk for yungeleit, marking the conclusion of the days of Shovavim, at his beis medrash in Lakewood. off E County Line rd
- Kashrus tips from cRc Chicago about Salmon: Here's a fresh tidbit about salmon. You can buy raw (unseasoned) salmon sold in supermarkets which were prepared in an industrial factory, where they cut many of the same fish one after another and there is no meaningful concern of non-kosher residue, even without a hechsher!
- Genazim judaica Auction this Sunday: Including Chofetz Chaim’s historic 1926 Tzavaah/ will detailing his life, mission, and Radin Yeshiva. starting at $240K, Rabbi Moshe Leib of Sassov letter starting bid $360K, Handwritten Ramchal letter $290K.
Tucker Carlson, will visit Israel
- Rav Reuven Hechster, the mashgiach, delivered two vaadim yesterday: one for the bochurim earlier in the day, and another in the evening for the talmidei hayeshiva.
- Lakewood Township skipped annual salary range disclosure. This year, the committee meeting agenda did not include the usual Annual Minimum and Maximum Salary Ranges for township offices and positions, which shows salary increases for public employees and elected officials
- The New Jersey Assembly Public Safety Committee will hear three ICE-related bills today, including one banning masks for ICE agents and two previously vetoed measures that would limit state cooperation and information-sharing with federal immigration authorities.
- Giyus: The son of a Litvish Rosh yeshiva was arrested in Ashdod for draft dodging but was quickly released according to reports
-Giyus: Netanyahu reportedly sought to meet Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch Shlit”a but was refused, as the rabbi withdraws support for the draft exemption law, threatening coalition stability.
Giyus: Senior officials in the Degel HaTorah faction clarified today that no instruction has been issued by leading gedolim to oppose the draft legislation currently under discussion. On the contrary, they said they have been directed to continue working vigorously toward an agreed-upon law that would regulate the status of yeshiva students and bring an end to their arrests.
- Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, in partnership with Lev Rochel Bikur Cholim of Lakewood, is hosting an emergency Blood & Platelet Drive on Thursday, February 12.from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Kimball hospital ocated at 600 River Avenue in Lakewood.
- Benjamin Netanyahu has presented evidence to US officials of Iran carrying out mass executions of thousands of protesters.
-The Pentagon has directed a second U.S. aircraft carrier strike group to prepare for possible deployment to the Middle East, according to a WSJ report. The USS George H.W. Bush could join the USS Abraham Lincoln in the region, pending final approval from President Trump.
- Russia has blocked WhatsApp in the country, removing the app previously used by at least 100 million people from the online services database run by the national internet regulator.
- Jackson mayor ignored an attorney’s warning, It cost the town $2 million. Council President Mordechai Burnstein disclosed that Mayor Michael Reina was warned in advance by the township attorney that elevating Joseph Candido to a civilian public safety role could expose Jackson to legal risk. The advice, Burnstein said, was never shared with council members before they voted to confirm the appointment. “Reina should be ashamed of himself,” Burnstein said NJ.com reports
- PM Netanyahu, before his departure back to Israel: "There is a close, genuine, and open connection between Trump and me. The president believes that the Iranians already understand who they are dealing with. I think that the conditions he sets, combined with their understanding that they were wrong the last time when they did not reach an agreement, may lead them to agree to terms that will allow for a good agreement to be reached."
- Trump praised AG Pam Bondi for the Epstein hearing, claiming he was fully exonerated of Russia-related charges and blaming Democrats for wrongdoing. He also attacked RINO Congressman Thomas Massie and criticized Democrats’ focus on issues like immigration and transgender policies, framing them as distractions from Republican successes.
- Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) has called on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to launch a federal investigation into allegations that New York City health employees used taxpayer-funded resources to hold a “politically motivated” antisemitic meeting during work hours
- The Aguda Chairmans take: this week, I found myself far from Har Sinai.
Parnassah obligations took me to a football stadium on Sunday, where the biggest game of the year was being played. This Shabbos, with Hashem's help, I will be in California, hosting a Shabbos of kiruv and kiddush shem Shamayim for NBA executives, staffers and guests in advance of a basketball game on Sunday. It has become an annual tradition at this point, and so many of them wait for the Shabbos all year- the tefillos, the seudos, the singing and spirit. They crave the ma'achalei Shabbos and the feeling of belonging that all the wins can't give them.
I try to live with this vort, taking the chizuk and inspiration of the shtiebel with me even when I'm far away, and to be honest, it's getting easier.
Once upon a time, a stadium felt so foreign, so alien, but in recent years, we have seen so many joyous celebrations in just that sort of venue- siyumim and chizuk gatherings and Adirei HaTorah; now, when I walk into a large stadium, I am overcome with memories- and anticipation, Baruch Hashem, with the great Siyum Hashas of 2027 approaching. As Klal Yisroel continues its march through Seder Kodashim, I can already hear a different sort of applause and euphoria, marking an eternal accomplishment.
Hashkafa with Rav Gershon Ribner Shlita
Proper etiquette when extending an invitation to a guest lecturer Tranquility and peace of mind expected to come with marriage Sharp distinction in actual learning experience betw. Chassidim and Misnagdim Considering options upon exiting Kollel life The single method to elevate one who is lacking basic scruples Sequel: Learning in depth vs. teaching children
Chasunas:
Judowitz - Pollack Fountain Ballroom
Jakubowitz - Samuel Kesser Moshe Yehuda
Karp - Rubnitz Ne'emas Hachaim
Littman - Shaulson Ateres Blima
Laskin - David Ateres Esther
Bodner - Berger Cedar Palace
Oratz - Hershoff Ateres Chaim Elazar
Caution Black Ice on paved surfaces
Weather tonight low of °27
- Asifa about AI artificial intelligence for women and post high school girls at the Lakewood high school 8 45pm. Speaking Ra. Malkiel Kotler, Rav Elya Ber Wachtfogel, Rav Dovid Bresslaur shlita.
Weather: 47° Sunshine and clouds mixed Higher wind gusts possible
Watching a potential winter storm. Rain and snow showers Sunday evening into Monday morning Chance of rain 60%. Snow accumulations less than one inch
- The House passed the Save America Act by a 218–213 vote. The bill requires voter ID in future elections, beginning as early as this coming November. All Republicans present voted for it; including one Democrat, Henry Cuellar, who also voted for it. It now heads to the Senate.
-The House voted 219–211 to pass a resolution aimed at reversing President Trump's tariffs on Canada.Six Republicans voted in favor one democrat against
- Congressman Jeff Van Drew: The Governor of New Jersey just launched a state portal to track ICE agents. These are federal officers removing violent criminals from our streets, and she is putting a target on their backs.
- New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order prohibiting ICE and other federal agencies from using state-owned property to stage civil immigration enforcement operations. While agents may access public areas and make lawful arrests, they cannot base operations on state land or enter non-public state facilities without a judicial warrant. Sherrill also launched an online portal for residents to upload photos and videos of ICE activity to help the state monitor enforcement actions.
The State is also launching a new website to make sure people know their Constitutional rights when interacting with federal agents and information about pro-bono legal services.
- The Mashgiach of BMG Rav Reuven shlita will deliver a sichas mussar for yeshiva bochurim during mussar seder this evening
- Giyus: Channel 12 reports that Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch now says the current version of the draft (giyus) law is not what was promised to him by the IDF and the prime minister, and he is considering withdrawing his support.
- Giyus Rav Dov Landau shlita declares in a video statement : "We declare with a loud voice: whether the authorities agree to this or not, even a single avrech, even a single yeshiva student, will not go to the army, not in this manner nor in any other manner; the place of Torah scholars is solely within the halls of the yeshivas and kollels. Let all know, both those who understand this and those who do not, this is the fact, so it was and so it shall be."
- Trump: I have just finished meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, of Israel, and various of his Representatives. It was a very good meeting, the tremendous relationship between our two Countries continues. There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a Deal can be consummated. If it can, I let the Prime Minister know that will be a preference. If it cannot, we will just have to see what the outcome will be. Last time Iran decided that they were better off not making a Deal, and they were hit with Midnight Hammer — That did not work well for them. Hopefully this time they will be more reasonable and responsible. Additionally, we discussed the tremendous progress being made in Gaza, and the Region in general. There is truly PEACE in the Middle East. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
- JD Vance just said: “If the Iranian people want to overthrow the regime, that's up to the Iranian people. What we're focused on right now is the fact that Iran can't have a nuclear weapon.”
- Lakewood roshei yeshiva issue letter calling on woman and older girls to attend the asifa about AI tonight to be held at the Lakewood high school in the letter they write
For years, yirei Shamayim have fought the challenges of internet and smartphones. Now, AI chatbots present an even greater nisayon, accessible in many ways and posing serious spiritual risks. Mothers and working women especially must understand the danger and learn practical steps to protect themselves and their children. All are urged to attend the Hineini Asifah on Wednesday of Parshas Mishpatim for chizuk and guidance, with tefillah for rachamei Shamayim and bracha for their families.
- Return Again: The Ballad Of A Husband new comedy song by ben Miller listen Here
- MasaUmatan rental list here
- Giyus: By 2050, almost one in four Israelis will be ultra-Orthodox, study indicates
Charedim constitute 23.5% of those eligible for military, which expected to rise to 40% by 2050, says Israel Democracy Institute; if the Charedim don’t integrate, GDP could fall by 10%
- U.S. military shoots down Mexican cartel drones that breached U.S. airspace near El Paso, using electronic warfare from Fort Bliss
FAA lifts airspace closure over El Paso; “no threat to commercial aviation”.the decision to close the airspace was triggered by Mexican cartel drones breaching US airspace.
- The average New Jersey property tax bill hit another high last year, topping $10,000 for the second year in a row, new data from the state Department of Community Affairs shows. The average homeowner paid $10,570 in property taxes last year, an increase of $475 compared to the year before.
- The new mashgiach in BMG has began scheduling appointments for youngeleit seeking guidance and chizuk
- Faanews Jackson officials claimed a court victory over a zoning ordinance, but the judge only dismissed the first lawsuit as moot after the township repealed the law. The court did not rule on the merits, and a new lawsuit challenging the replacement ordinance is still ongoing.https://www.faanews.com/2026/02/mootness-masquerading-as-merit-kuhn-and.html
- Trump: GREAT JOBS NUMBERS, FAR GREATER THAN EXPECTED! The United States of America should be paying MUCH LESS on its Borrowings (BONDS!). We are again the strongest Country in the World, and should therefore be paying the LOWEST INTEREST RATE, by far. This would be an INTEREST COST SAVINGS OF AT LEAST ONE TRILLION DOLLARS PER YEAR - BALANCED BUDGET, PLUS. WOW! The Golden Age of America is upon us!!! President DJT
- BDE: Petira of Rav Aviezer Asher Zelig Shapira, zt”l, longtime mashgiach of Yeshiva Ketana Kol Torah in Yerushalayim, was niftar at age 81. Appointed in 1978 (5738) in Bayit Vegan, he guided and shaped thousands of talmidim. A descendant of the Saraf of Moglenice and the Ruzhin dynasty, he learned at Kol Torah and Chevron Yeshiva. He was known for his nightly visits to the Kosel and helped establish the widely observed minhag to recite recitation “Nishmas Kol Chai.” at Chatzos. The levaya was held in Geula, with kevura at Har Hazeisim.
- Toms River: A burst pipe caused major flooding at Toms River Town Hall on Monday, impacting all three floors and forcing the building to close. Mayor Dan Rodrick said the town hall will remain closed for at least two days while repairs are made, and Wednesday’s township council meeting has been canceled.
- The Lakewood Industrial Commission meeting was held virtually today, but the video recording does not appear to be working on the township website.
- New Jersey drivers could pay just over $3 per gallon this spring, with 2026 gas prices projected to range between $2.81 and $3.07, even though prices have recently fallen to their lowest levels in years.
-PSA Kashrus Update
More on Salmon and fish from CRC Chicago
o, we've gotten great feedback on our salmon posts. Here's some background information: In the wild, salmon develop their red color from carotenoids, such as astaxanthin, found in foods like shrimp, lobster, and krill. Today, most salmon are farm-raised in large ponds where their diet lacks these natural sources, so their flesh would be pale without additives. Because consumers expect the familiar natural red color, farmers add carotenoids to the feed to restore the characteristic color. What about other fish? When other fish (besides salmon) eat the same synthetic carotenoids, even large quantities, they do not produce the same effect. Therefore, there is no practical concern that a fish which appears to be salmon is perhaps another species.Artificial dye to resemble salmon? Doesn’t work. There would need to be multiple needle injections, leaving clear puncture marks. And it would need to be soaked in saltwater brine. Also, there is currently no reliable method to prevent such dyes from leaking during cooking.So, throughout the ages until today, salmon remains the only fish clearly identifiable without fins and scales! Here’s a comprehensive Hebrew article published in Ohr Yisroel: Here
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will tell US President Donald Trump during their meeting on Wednesday that the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire “is not moving,” an Israeli source with knowledge of the details told The Times of Israel
- NYT: Witkoff and Kushner plan to allow Hamas to keep some of its light weapons, at least at the beginning of the disarmament plan implementation. The Whitehouse denies the report claiming Trump is committed to the 20 point plan.
-The IDF eliminated a Hamas terrorist involved in the killing of 7 IDF soldiers
- US Secretary of State Rubio will meet at 9 AM with Prime Minister Netanyahu at Blair House ahead of the meeting with President Trum
- The IDF said it killed Basel Himouni, a Hamas operative who orchestrated the 2004 Beersheba double suicide bombing that killed 16 people, in a February 4 airstrike in Gaza. Himouni had been jailed in 2004 but was released in the 2011 Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange deal.
- The United States will host the first meeting of the Gaza-overseeing Board of Peace next week, aiming to secure funding for Gaza’s reconstruction. However, fundraising may be difficult because Hamas controls the eastern half of Gaza, Israel controls the western half, and Israeli airstrikes continue across the territory.
-PM Netanyahu reportedly was warned about Hamas’s ‘Jericho’s Wall’ plan for large-scale attack years before Oct. 7, despite his repeated denials; source says one report was shared with PM directly.
Bereaved families express outrage after the Prime Minister’s Office requested to remove the word “massacre” from the title of a bill to commemorate the Hamas onslaught of October 7, 2023, and instead call it the”Memory and Commemoration of the events of Simhat Torah” bill. A Knesset committee has approved the change, though the matter isn’t final.
Chasunas:
Tillim - Skaist Fountain Ballroom
Dabbah - Rashti Ateres Reva
Wadiche - Falack kesser Moshe Yehuda
Becher - Radner Ne'emas Hachaim
Weather tonight 31° Overcast. Slight chance of a rain shower.
weather 38° Mostly cloudy skies.
Freezing rain and drizzle could lead to icing in parts of northern New Jersey tonight Forecasters are also tracking the chance for some snow on Sunday night into Monday.
- Karoline Leavitt - "Parents across the country can now officially apply to open a Trump Account for their child. In order to apply, parents can visit http://TrumpAccounts.gov and fill out the IRS Form 4547."
- Giyus: The change in the position of Degel HaTorah and Shas is very dramatic and unprecedented. A law with higher targets and sanctions that will take effect immediately - it cannot be called a “Draft Exemption Law.” We just need to wait and see whether the rabbis will indeed approve the law. On the other hand MK Goldknopf:
from Agudah party said In light of various press publications, it will be clarified that there has been no change whatsoever in our position.We oppose the draft law in its current format, which includes sanctions on Torah scholars, and this is by directive of the moetzes As we clarified from the outset, we cannot agree under any circumstances to the transformation of Torah scholars into criminals in a Jewish state. Reporter Ishay Cohen
-Trump: Two views of the Great Ballroom being built on the site of our wonderful White House It is on budget, and ahead of schedule! When completed, it will be the finest Ballroom ever built anywhere in the World, one that has been sought by Presidents for over 150 years — and now they are getting THE BEST! Because of its unprecedented structural, safety, and security features, it will also be used for future Presidential Inaugurations. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
- President Trump said that if no deal is reached with Iran, the U.S. will take very tough action.
He said he is weighing the deployment of an additional aircraft carrier to the region along with additional forces.
- Netanyahu is Heading to Washington on Today to meet with US President Donald Trump, he plans to convey Israel’s position on US nuclear talks with Tehran during the meeting.
- In 2025, about one-third of American Jews faced antisemitism, and 55% avoided certain behaviors out of fear, indicating a troubling “new normal” since the 2023 Hamas attacks.
- At last night’s zoning board meeting, several neighbors spoke in opposition to a proposed duplex in the Ridge area citing the already congested streets, while others spoke in favor and urged the neighbors to fargin. With no majority of five votes, the board postponed a decision until the next meeting
- Giyus bill DOA As of Tuesday, February 10, the draft law appears dead on arrival.Amit Segal reports The gaps between the charedi parties, the moetzes, and the government’s legal advisers are impossible to bridge. Charedi representatives are willing to accept sanctions in principle, but only going forward and not on those already subject to the draft. Legal advisers insist sanctions must apply to everyone, without exception. With no middle ground, the bill is effectively stalled, leaving Prime Minister Netanyahu as the main political beneficiary.
- A judge blocked Adventure Crossing developer plan for 1,200 homes in Jackson He has filed a new lawsuit, claiming the township passed a law to counter his original challenge.
-Ahead of the TAG AI Asifah for women tomorrow in Lakewood , organizers received both praise and concern, with some worried it will feel too strict or unrealistic. They explain that this concern reflects deep commitment to Yiddishkeit and that asifos are a long-standing way Klal Yisrael seeks guidance from gedolim in confusing times. The message emphasizes that not all AI is the same some is fine, some needs caution, and some is dangerous. The goal isn’t to ban technology, but to gain clarity about responsible use, especially as AI affects daily life and jobs. The call is to come with openness and begin an honest conversation about where AI fits in our lives today.
- New Jersey lawmakers reintroduced a bill to add a 40-cent monthly tax on phone lines to fund the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, supporting remote counseling, emergency response, and other services.
- Toyota is recalling about 141,000 Prius hybrids from model years 2023–2026 due to a defect that could cause rear doors to unlock unexpectedly during a short circuit, increasing the risk of passenger injury.
- IDF readying new Gaza offensive to disarm Hamas by force Plans being drawn up for large-scale op, with terror group seen as unlikely to give up weapons otherwise; for now, IDF holding tight on Yellow Line, amid ‘endless’ tunnel demolition
- Jackson Township Fire District #3 is preparing for a February 21 referendum on its proposed 2026 budget, which supports Fire Station #55 and covers several local neighborhoods. Officials cite a sharp rise in emergency calls and say the plan maintains 24/7 coverage, staffing, and equipment. If approved, the average homeowner would pay about $3.50 more per month. Voting takes place Feb. 21, by mail or in person at Fire Station #55, with evening hours for Shabbos observers.
- CRC Kosher: We get asked all the time about the status of salmon. Salmon is the only fish which can be eaten without checking for fins and scales due to the unique pink color. Does nation of origin matter? Here's the details on salmon: Canned, smoked, or otherwise processed - needs a reliable hechsher. Frozen: fine without certification if the only added ingredients are color and salt, including sodium tripolyphosphate. Fresh/raw: If you buy it in a retail store which cuts the fish itself then you should ask the store employees to clean the knife and work on a clean piece of butcher-paper. More details here:
PSA: Jackson police going around Brookwood giving tickets to people parked the wrong way on the street. When many streets are still 1 lane only and very hard to park since they have not fully plowed them(submitted)
- Giyus: The wife of Reb Avraham Ben Dayan, detained for draft issues, spoke with Rosh Yeshiva Rav Avraham Salim, who offered chizuk, guidance, and ongoing support. She shared her husband’s fear and hardship in custody, and Rav Salim promised to continue praying and assisting for his release.
- FBI Director Kash Patel releases footage showing the suspect connected to the Nancy Guthrie case, urging the public to help identify the individual.
Rav Dov Lando, in a letter of chizuk to a newly married youngerman d being held in a military prison, for Draft evasion.
"You have merited to be a representative of Talmidei chachomim through whom they seek to harm them by their schemes.”
Chasunas:
Yagen - Benoliel Cedar Palace
Goldstein - Jacobs Bais Faiga
Friedman - Stefansky Ateres Reva
Miller - Sussman Ateres Blima
Braun - Weisbrod Ateres Chaim Elazar
Brodt - Kessner Lake Terrace
Braun - Holcer Ateres Esther
Zafir - Mandel Kesser Moshe Yehuda
Karmel - Ilowitz Fountain Ballroom
Weather tonight low of 14°
Be careful of black Ice after surfaces refreez
weather: 31° Sunshine and clouds mixed warmer temperatures in forecast this week tomorrow 39 and later this week mid 40's
Please note the shkiah is now jumping up by 2 minutes per day. the switch to daily savings time is March 8.
This shabbos is Parshas Shekalim.
- Trump claims Canada has taken advantage of the U.S. for decades and is now doing so again by building a major Ontario–Michigan bridge using no American materials, which he says was enabled by an Obama-era waiver of the Buy American Act. He criticizes Canada for restricting U.S. alcohol sales, imposing high dairy tariffs, and pursuing closer ties with China. Trump says he will block the bridge from opening unless the U.S. is fully compensated, treated fairly, and possibly granted partial ownership of the bridge, and he calls for immediate negotiations.
- At least 17 people have died in New Jersey from the unrelenting cold weather over the last several weeks, according to the state Department of Health.
- A Charedi family of five fled Iran and arrived in Israel after a dangerous escape, settling in a Charedi community in central Israel. Living on limited government assistance, they are receiving additional support from the local Charedi community to help rebuild their lives.
- Lakewood zoning board meeting tonight watch kivestream Here see agenda Here items on the agenda . SCHI seeking approval for a 44,000-square-foot addition to an existing school with a height variance of 49 feet ; another requesting variances to subdivide a lot for a duplex; and a third seeking variances for setbacks and lot coverage for a single-family home.
- Giyus: Anger has erupted in the Charedi community after a 23-year-old yungerman was taken into military police custody on Motzaei Shabbos, with his family alleging mistreatment, including being denied tefillin and misinformation about his location. Senior Knesset member Moshe Gafni said, “this will not pass quietly.” The IDF has acknowledged that he was prevented from putting on tefillin. The army apologized, labeling the incident a grave error and emphasizing that it was “a highly unusual case.”
- Giyus: Protests erupted today at the Coca-Cola intersection in Bnei Brak following the arrest of a newly married yungerman, with police reportedly clashing with demonstrators.
- Sales Jet foil 9x13 pans for $23 at GG limit 1, at Bingo Tasters choice 14 oz $14
- 26,200,000 MILLION people are expected to skip out on Work today following the Super Bowl last night. 3,000,000 are expected to "Call in Sick"
- Rav Dov Landau: *"Anyone who is a partner to the terrible crime of restricting the footsteps of Torah scholars should know: there is a Borei Olam, there is justice, and there is a Judge!"
- Vice President J.D. Vance: There are no red lines in talks with Iran, and if there are, Trump will be the one to set them; he wants a significant deal. Reaching an agreement with Iran will benefit everyone.
- Elon Musk said SpaceX has shifted its primary focus to building a “self-growing city” on the Moon, arguing it could be achieved within a decade, faster than a Mars civilization.
- Iran claims it could preemptively launch more than 2,000 ballistic missiles at once if attacked, former senior IRGC commander Hussein Kanani Moghadam told RT, adding: “And the head of this missile is like the three or four atomic bomb… destroy Tel Aviv and Chaifa.”
- The 29-Day New York City Nurse Strike Comes to an End for Over 10,000 Nurses After Agreement Is Reached
As temperatures rise, people were seen walking on the frozen Lakewood lake, previously authorities warned that warming conditions can cause ice to weaken and give way, creating serious danger.
- eCap summit underway in Florida today and tomorrow at Trump Doral hotel
- The New Jersey Coalition for Vaccination Choice is challenging new state rules that expand vaccine reporting requirements and let private schools impose stricter immunization standards. The group argues the changes violate parental rights, privacy, and due process, and has filed an appeal against the Department of Health’s updates.
At the Maamad Hachtara for the BMG Mashgiach Rav Reuvein Hechster shlita
-The IDF captured a “senior” member of the al-Jama’a al-Islamiyya terror organization during an overnight raid in southern Lebanon, and separately killed two Hezbollah terrorists, the military said Monday.
- IDF troops in Rafah killed four Hamas terrorists after encountering them emerging from a tunnel.
- Israeli ministers announced plans to change West Bank land registration rules to accelerate Jewish settlement. The Palestinian Authority condemned the move and sought international intervention, while Hamas called for an escalation of violence.
-Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem: "The main problem facing Lebanon is the Israeli-American aggression. It cannot be prevented except through the military power of the resistance, the popular solidarity power, and the political power. The basic solution in Lebanon is resistance to aggression and unity around this possibility."
- Yair Lapid accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of falsifying security protocols before the October 7 attack and called for a criminal investigation.
- Anti-Israel protests broke out in Australia during President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Sydney, which followed an invitation from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after a December shooting at a Chanukkah event in Bondi Beach.
- Yisrael Beytenu chairperson Avigdor Liberman visited the Kerem Shalom border crossing in Gaza on Monday, where he said Israel was funding Hamas and allowing it to rebuild by sending humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. “I look around and see countless trucks, and the truth must be told to the public: these trucks are funding Hamas’s military build-up,” he said.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will fly to Washington on Tuesday for a meeting with President Donald Trump, returning to Israel early Friday morning.
- The IDF said it will reduce the number of days reservists are required to serve under routine call-up orders not emergency ones from 72 to 55. It will also end several practices that have become commonplace since the start of the war on October 7, 2023.
Weather tonight low 6° Clear skies.
Chasunas:
Friedman - Scheiner Ateres Reva
Atlas - Bub Ateres Esther
Kahn - Modes Bais Faiga (Cincinnati-Cleveland)
Koenig - Lipschutz Ateres Chaim Elazar
Mandelcorn - Tarlin Ateres Blima
- Cheder Tiferes Yisroel dinner at Neemas Hachaim hall
- Kabolas Panim at BMG for the newly appointed Mashgiach Rav Reuven Hechster Shlita even hall 7pm
- Hespedim tonight marking the yartzeit of the Manchester Rosh Yeshiva Rav Yehuda Zev Segal ZTL 10:15pm tonight at Zichron Shneur Ezras Nashim 282 Oak Knoll Lakewood with maariv followed by Divrei zikaron from Rav Michel Handelsman shlita
Welcoming the new BMG Mashgiach tonight
Divrei pesocha from the Mashgiach shlita
Weather: 18° A mix of clouds and sun with gusty winds 20 to 30 mph. Higher wind gusts possible. Tonight low of °6F
Philadelphia International Airport reported a minimum wind chill of -12 this morning. That is the coldest wind chill since December 24, 2022.
NWS: The dangerous cold continues through early this week, then temperatures will moderate as we go through the middle of the week. Until then, bitterly cold conditions continue. Stay warm
- Thousands packed BMG botei medrash to attend the kabolas Panim Hachtara for the new Mashgiach Rav Reuven Hechster shlita. He was introduced by the Roshei Yeshiva and than delivered a Mussar shmuees in Yiddish quoting from the previous mashgichim Rav Nosson Wachtfogel and Rav Mattiayahu Solomon ZTL. He expounded on the need to learn musssar not just to hear it but to learn it personally from your heart. Before he spoke the crowd broke out singing ימים על ימי מלך תוסיף.
-Listen live to kabolas panim at the Yeshiva dining hall call in # on the conference 857-347-0100 pin 125005
- Giyus: Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch called the wife of the youngerman arrested for Draft dodging and said they will do the maximum pressure on the army while instructing her to be machazek him while he serves a 10 day jail sentence.
- Trump gives mussar about the Half time show at the superbowl
"The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER! It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn’t represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence. Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting, especially for young children that are watching from throughout the U.S.A., and all over the World. This “Show” is just a “slap in the face” to our Country, which is setting new standards and records every single day — including the Best Stock Market and 401(k)s in History! There is nothing inspirational about this mess of a Halftime Show and watch, it will get great reviews from the Fake News Media, because they haven’t got a clue of what is going on in the REAL WORLD — And, by the way, the NFL should immediately replace its ridiculous new Kickoff Rule. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President DONALD J. TRUMP.
- Trump: Record Stock Market, and National Security, driven by our Great TARIFFS. I am predicting 100,000 on the DOW by the end of my Term. REMEMBER, TRUMP WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING! I hope the United States Supreme Court is watching
- Today: Kabolas Panim at BMG this Sunday for the newly appointed Mashgiach Rav Reuven Hechster Shlita as he joins the hanhalas Hayeshiva. It will take place Sunday 6:50 pm at Beren hall
- Shas A Thon for A Time org today at Kalahari resort, with hundreds of lomdim finishing shas together, Rav Elya Brudny shlita will be the mesayem and speak followed by music with Yonatan and Aron Razell. Watch live
-E- cap summit gets underway tonight in Miami at the Trump Doral hotel for the nursing home industry
- Hespedim tonight marking the yartzeit of the Manchester Rosh Yeshiva Rav Yehuda Zev Segal ZTL 10:15pm tonight at Zichron Shneur Ezras Nashim 282 Oak Knoll Lakewood with maariv followed by Divrei zikaron from Rav Michel Handelsman shlita
- Giyus: IDF Military Police Continue Arrests of Yeshiva Students for Draft Evasion
Yesterday, a newly married young man, just two months into his marriage, was arrested in Ofakim for draft evasion and sentenced to 10 days in military prison. Today, in a separate case, a bochur was arrested in Beer Yaakov for evading military service.
- Rav Moshe Sternbuch shlita received a birthday card proclamation from the King of England celebrating his 100th birthday as he is a English citizen.
- RSV spreading in more than half of NJ counties including Monmouth and Ocean As of Jan. 31, the illness is responsible for 304 hospitalizations statewide. The majority of hospitalizations are among children under 4 and adults 65 and older, according to state data.
- Israeli Air Force jets escorted a Wizz Air flight from London to Tel Aviv after a mid-flight security scare, reportedly sparked by a passenger renaming a Wi-Fi network to “terrorist” and sending threatening messages. The plane landed safely at Ben-Gurion Airport, passengers were questioned, and authorities later determined there was no real threat.
- Jackson: A local resident has filed a lawsuit seeking to block construction of a private Orthodox Jewish boys’ school in Jackson Township, arguing local officials rushed approval without properly addressing zoning and environmental concerns. The project, would be built on a nearly 25-acre residential site along Frank Applegate Road and include dormitories.(NJ)
- New Jersey’s average property tax hit $10,570 in 2025, up $475 (5%) from 2024, outpacing inflation. Schools take over half of the revenue, and Essex County has the highest bills ($14,460) while Cumberland has the lowest ($5,114) .Lakewood municipal taxes went up this year again.
Lakewood property taxes over 8% increase for municipal portion. Last year 2024 property taxes were raised in Lakewood 2024 property tax increase for a home assessed at $450,000 was approximately: $513.26. This year again For a home assessed at $450,000, the total estimated 2025 property tax increase (municipal + school) is approximately $574.81.
- Iran’s foreign minister says unexploded US bombs, including 14-ton GBU-57 bunker-buster munitions, remain inside Iranian nuclear facilities struck in June 2025, claiming some failed to detonate at the Fordow Nuclear Facility.
- More YouTube copycats are posting videos about visits to the Lakewood area, filming grocery stores and trying to engage with residents to push their antisemitic agenda. There is no evidence for their claims they just repeat the same old lies and propaganda, trying to show empty daycare buildings or other false impressions of the community.
- New York has authorized the assisted suicide retzicha bill medical aid in dying law for certain terminally ill residents after Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation on Friday permitting the practice for patients diagnosed with less than six months to live.
-Trump: America’s Elections are Rigged, Stolen, and a Laughingstock all over the World. We are either going to fix them, or we won’t have a Country any longer. I am asking all Republicans to fight for the following: SAVE AMERICA ACT! 1. ALL VOTERS MUST SHOW VOTER ID (IDENTIFICATION!). 2. ALL VOTERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP TO REGISTER FOR VOTING. 3. NO MAIL-IN BALLOTS (EXCEPT FOR ILLNESS, DISABILITY, MILITARY, OR TRAVEL!).
- Trump: “U.S. Olympic Skier, Hunter Hess, a real Loser, says he doesn’t represent his Country in the current Winter Olympics. If that’s the case, he shouldn’t have tried out for the Team, and it’s too bad he’s on it. Very hard to root for someone like this. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
- Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi: "The negotiations on Friday in Muscat dealt only with the nuclear issue. We repeatedly declared that we are negotiating only on this matter, and that was indeed the case. If there is continuity in the future, it will be only in the same format. The results of the negotiations are currently under review, and a decision will be made regarding the way forward"
- Elon Musk calls for mail-in voting to be abolished nationwide except for troops overseas or a serious medical condition.
- The Artificial Intelligence Battleground
Yated article on AI The machlokes seems to be manifesting in song versus song, video versus video. Text vs. text. Instead of the fiery shmuessen we baby boomers were used to and the kol korehs plastered on pashkevilin throughout the streets, this argument seems to be played out with animated mentchees flying on carpets and eating bilkilach. More
BMG Rav Reuvein Hechster shlita at the Maamad Kabolas Panim
Rabbi Joey Haber on Super Sunday
Weather: Tonight low of 3° Partly cloudy. Gusty winds diminishing after midnight. Low 3F. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
NWS Advisory Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
- KABOLAS PANIM at BMG this Sunday for the newly appointed Mashgiach Rav Reuven Hechster Shlita as he joins the hanhalas Hayeshiva. It will take place Sunday 6:50 pm at Beren hall
Three 22-year-old yeshiva bochurim were rescued in stable condition after falling through ice in Jamaica Bay near Far Rockaway on Friday afternoon. NYPD and FDNY units carried out a dramatic multi-agency rescue, pulling the men from 36-degree water and airlifting them to nearby hospitals. All three survived and are expected to recover.
-Melava malka Parlor meeting Zichron Chana Leah Rabbi Helberg Westgate at 31 Kelmwoods divrei Pesicha Rav Moshe Yosef Ruvel shlita divrei Chizuk Rav Nochum Binder Shlita
- Costume closeouts Purim store open tonight from 8pm - 11pm at 27 S. Hope Chapel in Jackson former Walgreens near Kalamata.
- Mesivta Farhers is still ongoing with many bochurim still not placed yet.
- Lakewood receives $2 Million in federal tax dollar funding from Chris Smith for infrastructure projects recently approved by the township. Faa news reports this was initially supposed to be paid for by the developers. Which brings the question why isn't federal dollars going to existing lakewood infrastructure in need of repairs. Soo full story at faanews.
- President Donald Trump said Washington had “very good talks” with Tehran on Friday, after the two sides began indirect negotiations in Oman’s capital Muscat that could avert a military escalation.“We’re going to meet again early next week,” he added.
- U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner paid a high-profile visit Monday to the USS Abraham Lincoln, in an implicit warning of the Trump administration’s dual-track approach of diplomacy and deterrence as tensions with Iran continue to simmer.
- Giyus: Military police arrested a youngerman in Ofakim for Draft dodging. There's been protests in the area with a heavy police response.
- The bomb threat at Georgian Court University on Thursday in Lakewood was the work of a minor from Hazlet, New Jersey, who has since been arrested and charged, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office
- Netanyahu will be moving up his trip to Washington and arriving this Tuesday to meet with President Trump on Wednesday - instead of his planned the week after. The reason for this unusual change of schedule is an urgent discussion with the President on Iran.
U.S. stocks rallied sharply on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossing the 50,000 threshold for the first time as investors shook off earlier technology-sector losses and returned to risk assets.
Friday, February 6, 2026 / י״ט שבט תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת יתרו
candle lighting 5:03 PM
Shkiah/Sunset 5:21 pm
Weather: tonight low of 18° Snow showers. Chance of snow 50%. About one inch of snow expected.
Shabbos day hi of 22° Windy A few flurries or snow showers possible. temps falling to near 10.
Motzei shabbos low 3°
ויחן שם ישראל נגד ההר ההוא - כאיש אחד בלב אחד (רש"י)
The Difference Between טעם עליון טעם תחתון and why we Stand During עשרת הדברות
The Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim 494) rules that on Shavuos we read the section in the Torah that contains the Aseres Hadibros in Parashas Yisro. The Be’ur Halacha notes the two different sets of Te’amim (cantillation notes) that exist for the Aseres Hadibros טעם עליון and טעם תחתון. Most shuls read the Taam Elyon for Yisro and Vaeschanan. If we open to the text of the the עשרת הדברות in Parashas Yisro or Parashas ואתחנן in most printed Chumashim, we will find the version called “Ta’am Tachton.” The second version, which is called “Ta’am Elyon,” is generally printed in the back of the Chumash or after the Parasha.
What is the difference between these two versions?
One who looks at the text of the Aseres Hadibros in a sefer Torah will notice that the Torah assigns a separate paragraph for each commandment. Even the very short commandments, such as “Lo Tirzach” and “Lo Tinaf,” comprise an independent paragraph, as do the longer commandments, such
as “Lo Yihiye” and “Zachor.” The “Ta’am Elyon” system of cantillation notes follows this arrangement, and makes each commandment no more and no less than a single pasuk. This means that the longer commandments are made into a single pasuk despite their length, and the short commandments, such as “Lo Tirzach” and “Lo Tinaf,” are assigned a brief, two-word pasuk. The exception to this rule is the first two commandments, which are combined into a single verse in the “Ta’am Elyon.” The reason for this exception is that, according to tradition, when Hashem proclaimed the Ten Commandments, He uttered the first two commandments as a single statement. Therefore, even in the “Ta’am Elyon,” which reflects the manner in which the commandments were heard at Sinai, the first two commandments are combined.
We refer to this system at the “Ta’am Elyon” (literally, “upper cantillaton”) because generally speaking, the Te’amim that are used to extend a pasuk are the notes positioned on top of the word, such as the Pazer Gadol and Azla Geresh.
This system is used for the public Torah reading, whenever the Ten Commandments are read. Namely, on Shavuos, on Shabbat Parashat Yisro and on Shabbos Parashas Vaeschanan, the Ten Commandments are read using the “Ta’am Elyon,” so that they are read the way they were heard by the Jewish people at Sinai.
Although there is a tradition that a pasuk cannot be shorter than three words, we allow separate verses for the two-word commandments in the public reading, because this is how the Jews heard the proclamation of the Ten Commandments at Sinai.
The “Ta’am Tachton” system is used when a person reads the Ten Commandments privately, such as for the weekly “Shenayim Mikra Ve’ehad Targum” reading or for general individual learning. This system breaks up the text of the Ten Commandments according to the common, conventional length of pesukim. This means that the longer commandments, such as “Lo Yihiye” and “Zachor,” are each divided in several verses, and the short commandments – “Lo Tirzach,” “Lo Tinaf,” “Lo Tignov” and “Lo Ta’ane” – are merged into a single pasuk.
The Be’ur Halacha notes that the different systems of dividing the text results in differences in the vowels sounds and punctuation of certain word There is also a difference between the two versions with regard to the pronunciation of the letter “Tav” at the beginning of the word “Tirsah.” In the “Ta’am Elyon,” the cantillation results in a “Dagesh” in the letter “Tav” of “Tirzach,” whereas in the “Ta’am Tachton,” the “Tav” is pronounced without a “Dagesh.” This applies as well to the words “Tinaf,” “Tignov” and “Ta’ane.” Another difference affects the phrase “Ve’asita Chol Melachtecha” in the fourth commandment, the commandment of Shabbat. In the “Ta’am Tachton,” this phrase concludes a verse, and thus for grammatical reasons there is a “Dagesh” in the word “Chol,” such that it should be pronounced “Kol.” In the “Ta’am Elyon,” by contrast, this phrase does not conclude a verse, and therefore the word is pronounced “Chol.”
One should be aware of these distinctions and ensure to use the “Ta’am Tachton” system when reading privately. And when one follows the public reading in the synagogue, he must remember to follow along with the “Ta’am Elyon” system, which, as mentioned, is generally found either in the back of the Chumash or after the Parasha. source.
Yisro - Standing up for Aseres Hadibros
Many have the custom of sitting during krias hatorah. However, twice a year when we read the Aseres Hadibros, in parshas יתרו and ואתחנן, it is the custom of some to rise for their reading. There has been much debate as to whether this custom is problematic for the following reason. Opponents of this custom argue that rising for one part of the Torah may be an indication of importance of that parshah over another. We firmly believe that every part of the Torah is of equal importance for it all comes from Hashem. I once asked my rebbe, Reb Shmuel Berenbaum zt”l, if he thought the custom to stand was in contradiction to this fundamental principle. He answered that the advocates of the custom hold that by standing up for the Aseres Hadibros, one is not indicating more importance to that reading, rather more quantity of Torah contained within. Though every passuk is of equal importance, some parshios represent, and encompass more Torah than others. The Aseres Hadibros in their general form, contain the entirety of the Torah. When one stands for the Aseres Hadibros it is not an indication that they are more important than the rest of the Torah, but rather that the entire Torah is contained within them.
This question was asked to the Rambam, and is brought in his responsa. The Rambam answered that one should not stand for select parts of the Torah, as this exhibits a higher importance to them. It seems then, as if the custom of many people, to rise for the reading of the Aseres Hadibros, is not in accordance with the p'sak of the Rambam!
The Sefer Harirai Kedem offers the following explanation to assure that this prevalent custom is not a direct contradiction to the p'sak of the Rambam.
Throughout the year we read the Torah using the regular טעמים, (the “trup”), known as Tam Tachton. On Shavuos we read the Aseres Hadibros with a different "trup”, called Tam Elyon. The difference between them (besides the tune) is that Tam Tachton keeps the p'sukim reading the simple way we have them, while the Tam Elyon divides or connects some p'sukim, reforming them into longer or
shorter passages. With Shavuos’s Tam Elyon for example, the first two commandments of the Aseres HaDibros are read as just two passages, whereas they are five seperate passages (the way it appears in the Chumash), when read in the regular Tam Tachton. There are also several separate Dibros that are all read as one passuk in the regular Tam Tachton, however when Tam Elyon is applied they are each divided appropriately into separate p’sukim.
During regular krias hatorah we are not allowed to separate the p’sukim that Moshe Rabbainu set forth. The reason that we may do so when applying Tam Elyon is, that reading the Torah in Tam Elyon is not considered regular krias hatorah .With Tam Elyon one is reenacting מעמד הר סיני (the giving of the Torah).
On Shavuos we read the Aseres Hadibros in Tam Elyon. There is a machlokes brought in the Bear Haitaiv in Shulchon Uruch Orach Chaim (494:2), as to whether one should read the Aseres Hadibros of parshios יתרו and ואתחנן using Tam Elyon or the regular Tam Tachton. We may assume that the Rambam held that one should read the Aseres Hadibros of parshas יתרו and ואתחנן in the regular Tam Tachton, thereby rendering it part of regular krias hatorah. In which case rising for that reading alone, would indicate that this part of the Torah is more significant than others. However, most congregations today use Tam Elyon not just on Shavuos, but even for the parshios of יתרו and ואתחנן, therefore it is not regarded as regular krias hatorah and standing is permitted as part of remembering מעמד הר סיני.
Based on this reasoning, it would seem appropriate for one to have in mind the mitzvah of remembering מעמד הר סיני, if he stands specifically when the י' דברות are being read this week. Let us use this as an opportunity to make krias haTorah a lot more than just a reading. We can make it an experience!
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http://kollelh.blogspot.com/2011/01/yisro-standing-up-for-aseres-hadibros.html
Friday, February 6, 2026 / י״ט שבט תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת יתרו
candle lighting 5:03 PM
Shkiah/Sunset 5:21 pm
Weather: 36° cloudy skies this afternoon tonight low of 18° Snow showers. Chance of snow 50%. About one inch of snow expected.
Shabbos day hi of 22° Windy A few flurries or snow showers possible. temps falling to near 10.
Motzei shabbos low 3°
- KABOLAS PANIM at BMG this Sunday for the newly appointed Mashgiach Rav Reuven Hechster Shlita as he joins the hanhalas Hayeshiva. It will take place Sunday 6:50 pm at Beren hall
- The U.S. government has issued a new travel alert for Iran.
Heightened security measures are underway:
Road closures and transport disruptions
Widespread internet and phone restrictions
Flights limited or canceled
U.S. citizens are being advised to prepare for prolonged outages and, if safe, consider leaving Iran by land via Armenia or Türkey.
- BDE Petirah of Mrs. Yehudis Kugielsky A"H of Parkside Dr Lakewood following an illness she was 61. Wife of Rav Pinchas. The Levaya will take place today erev Shabbos 1:30pm at the Lakewood chapel followed by kevurah in Deans,NJ Floral park.
- US-Iran nuclear talks conclude in Oman, with another round said planned for coming days The Wall Street Journal quotes reports in the Iranian media that it clarified in talks today with the US that it refuses to stop uranium enrichment. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi: We emphasized in talks in Oman that every dialogue requires avoiding threats. The talks deal exclusively with the nuclear issue.
- Update WIC now covers Mehadrin flavored yogurt in 8‑pack of 4 oz containers total , 32 oz but the individual 32 oz cups are no longer accepted due to high sugar content.
- Rav Yehoshua Eichenstein shlita R"Y Yad Aharon will be spending this shabbos in Lakewood
-Rep. Chris Smith Secures $23.8M Federal Package for Ocean and Monmouth
funding $2,000,000 for Lakewood Township to improve roadway, drainage, and sewer infrastructure along the Cross Street Corridor, including Maplehurst Avenue, Newport Avenue, Franklin Boulevard, and Faraday Avenue and $275K for Lakewood Shomrim radio communications
- Last night’s Lakewood Township meeting lasted about five minutes and there was no public comment. The mayor briefly thanked the Public Works Department for its snow cleanup efforts. Committeeman Miller abstained from voting on an ordinance that canceled property taxes for a parcel owned by Yeshiva Toras Aaron.
- As mesivta farhers continue, there are still bochurim who do not yet have a placement. This has resulted from the system working itself out, as some bochurim had their farhers canceled when they were not a school’s first choice and those classes subsequently filled up.
- At last night’s asifah at BMG, the roah yeshiva and rabbonim warned of the severe spiritual, emotional, and intellectual dangers posed by artificial intelligence that can be a danger even to bnei Torah and the younger generation. See more at post below.
- Hakomas Matzeiva for Habachur Yosef Eisenthal HYd who was kiled bny a n arab bus driver on his way back from a atzeres on the matzeiva it said To our great sorrow, he was taken from among us at the height of his blossoming by a wicked assailant, as he returned from a atzeres tefillah for the preservation of Torah in our Holy Land.”
הקדוש חיים יוסף איזנטל הי"ד.
- e cap summit will take place this Monday Feb 9 in Florida
- AG Bondi announces the arrest of Zubayr Al-Bakoush, one of the key participants behind the attack at the U.S. embassy in Benghazi.
- Brooklyn Bagel in marine Park has closed permanently the address is 2835 Nostrand Avenue (off Kings Highway)
- El Al has just published new safety guidelines restricting the use of portable chargers on flights. “There shall be no use whatsoever of the portable charger from the moment of boarding the aircraft until landing, including a prohibition on charging the charger itself using the electrical outlets located on the aircraft.”
Asifah at BMG on the Dangers of Artificial Intelligence
A Partial recap at last night’s asifah at BMG, warned of the severe spiritual, emotional, and intellectual dangers posed by artificial intelligence how it can effect bnei Torah and the younger generation.
The Rosh Yeshiva Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita opened by asking why this topic is relevant to bnei Torah and bnei aliyah, but explained that even they must understand how AI subtly affects them. He related a case of a ten-year-old boy who asked AI who created the world and was told there are “various opinions,” planting sfeikos in basic emunah. He also cited an article about a poetic bochur who formed an emotional attachment to a bot that praised his work, only later realizing how deeply he had become entangled. Rav Malkiel warned that we are ruach memalela, and replacing ourselves with artificial intelligence threatens our very mahus our essence. He quoted an AI CEO who said the goal is for humans no longer to ask questions, as everything will be provided for them.
The Rosh Yeshiva emphasized that a shtikel Torah from AI is not Torah, does not warrant Birchas HaTorah, and constitutes a grave chilul Hashem. Torah is given mipi haGevurah and enters a person only through ameilus; AI-generated content has no ability to penetrate the neshamah. Beyond the general danger, AI dehumanizes a person emotionally, turning him into a machine that follows a robot. For a ben Torah, addiction erodes identity and essence.
He stressed that as bnei Torah we have no need to associate with it but even if it does not yet affect everyone directly, it is seeping in, and we must recognize the enemy in order to overcome it and remove the harm.
Rav Dovid Bresslaur shlita referred to AI as the sar shel Eisav a modern maskil that people now carry in their pocket. Where people once turned to a rebbi or mentor for guidance, they now turn to AI, convincing themselves they are only asking “parve” questions. He warned that this spirals downward quickly. Using AI for Torah, he said, is a ziyuf: as Torah is acquired only through ameilus and is a matana from Hashem. He expressed alarm that ladies are asking halachic questions to AI and even rabbonim are seeking to pasken through AI, calling such “Torah” a source of choshech in the world.
Rav Efraim Glassman shlita warned that AI excels at leitzanus and mockery, often targeting bochurim and even dvarim sheb’kedushah with great kishron. He described AI as kulo sheker, lacking any אמת, and said it weakens a person by replacing real thinking. Instead of developing the mind, it cripples it.
He cautioned that constant instant gratification destroys patience and inner growth, turning people into emotional robots disconnected from themselves.
Seeking empathy or validation from a bot is dangerous, as these systems have no limits and create one-sided, artificial relationships. The danger is far worse for children, who may grow up without normal emotional development. Rav Glassman stressed that AI must not be used for Torah and warned that it is being promoted by forces that ultimately seek to devour us.
Chasunas:
Unger - Cohen Fountain Ballroom
Simcha - Donowitz Ateres Chaim Elazar
Semah - Ovadia Ateres Esther
Gold - Roberts Kesser Moshe Yehuda
Chumash Shiur by Harav Yeruchom Olshin shlita 11:30 pm at B"M Ateres Bracha live 646-726-9977
weather: 33° Abundant sunshine
NWS:. Wind chills could hit -20 this weekend after potential snow squalls, up to 1 inch of snow Friday night “The lowest wind chills of the year are possible motzei shabbos ” the weather service said.wind chills could drop to minus 10 to minus 15 degrees for most of southern New Jersey
- Donald Trump claims the U.S. is the world’s most powerful country, saying he rebuilt and expanded the military during his first term, including nuclear weapons, Space Force, and new battleships. He says his leadership prevented nuclear conflicts involving India–Pakistan, Iran–Israel, and Russia–Ukraine. Trump argues the New START treaty is flawed and violated, and calls for a new, modern nuclear arms agreement.
- Georgian Court University in Lakewood was evacuated Thursday afternoon after a bomb threat prompted a large emergency response. K-9 units found no danger, and students were allowed back on campus around 5:30 p.m. Authorities say the threat appears to have been a hoax, made during a Holocaust Remembrance event, though no connection has been confirmed.
- A fifth-floor apartment fire at 1215 47th Street in Borough Park on Thursday killed 81 year old Amram Mizrachi ZL, a well-known local resident. Firefighters battled heavy smoke and frozen hydrants, The cause of the fire is under investigation.
- The Mesivta farhers took place yesterday, with close to 2000 boys preparing to enter mesivta next year. Many boys received answers on the spot or were asked to respond within the hour, while others were told they would be notified at a later time. As families lined up for multiple farhers, listing first and second choices, many appointments were canceled once boys received acceptances. There are still farhers scheduled today. Time will tell whether the new system proved more effective and what improvements, if any, are still needed.
-An asifah on AI artificial intelligence will be held today at Bais Medrash Govoah will begin at 6:15 p.m. in the Beren Dining Room and feature speakers the R"Y Rav Malkiel Kotler, Rav Dovid Breslauer, and Rav Efraim Glassman.
- Tonight Lakewood township committee meeting virtual only 5:30 pm livestream here
agenda Here On the agenda, the township has hired five additional private contractors to assist with snow plowing and removal. The meeting will begin as an official Board of Health meeting.
- WIC now covers Mehadrin flavored yogurt in 8‑pack, 32 oz containers, but the individual 32 oz cups are no longer accepted due to high sugar content.
- US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Oman tomorrow, as efforts to salvage nuclear talks that appeared in jeopardy yesterday continue, Channel 12 news reports.
- Rav Yehoshua Eichenstein shlits R"Y Yad Aharon will be spending this shabbos in Lakewood
-The Sanz Klausenburg rebbe shlita collapsed on stage during his speech at the Siyum in New York. After receiving medical treatment, the Admor returned to speak.
New York State Senate and assembly approved legislation that would legalize assisted suicide, despite strong opposition from lawmakers and advocacy groups across New York State. The measure goes to governor Hochul to approve or veto by this Friday Feb 6. Six Democratic State Senators joined all Republican State Senators in voting against the bill. Among those Democrats was New York State Senator Sam Sutton, who represents the Borough Park district.
- Lakewood MUAand NJ American Water issued a joint winter advisory warning residents about frozen pipes. They urge homeowners to keep indoor temperatures at or above 55 degrees, insulate pipes in unheated areas, allow a small drip from unused faucets, and know where the main water shut-off valve is located to prevent or limit damage during extreme cold..
- A $12 million transportation project is planned for Cedar Bridge Avenue (Route 528) in Lakewood, from South Clifton Avenue to Airport Road, to improve safety and mobility. Upgrades include new traffic signals at six intersections, a shared-use path for pedestrians and cyclists, widened shoulders, high-visibility crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, and improved lighting. The project is expected to begin in summer 2026.
- Mir Yeshiva yerushalayim has overhauled its kollel stipend system with a single, fixed monthly check for youngeleit. The new system consolidates all bonuses and supplements, providing a monthly check with most receiving 2,000–2,200 shekels depending on seniority and learning track.(Matzav)
- Giyus: MK Naftali Bennett launches a scathing attack on Religious Zionism chairman Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, accusing him and Shas chief Aryeh Deri of “fighting together to pass the evasion law and exerting enormous pressure on the MKs to betray our soldiers.”
- Shidduch in the Brisk yeshiva world:
The chosson, Yosef Dov Soloveitchik, the oldest son of Rav Yankel Soloveitchik, oldest son of Rav Avraham Yehoshua Soloveitchik engaged to the kallah, daughter of Rav Yisrael Yaakov Kaplan, son of Rav Nechemia Kaplan, who is the son-in-law of Rav Dovid Soloveitchik ztl.(M Weisberg)
- Survey: Only one-third of American Jews say they identify as Zionist, even as nearly nine in 10 say they support Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish and Democratic state, according to a new survey conducted by Jewish Federations of North America. The findings of the survey reveal that American Jews do not have a mutually agreed-upon definition of Zionism, with those identifying as anti-Zionist and those identifying as Zionist ascribing sharply different meanings to the term
- NJ property tax benefits, applications for the next year are now open. The PAS-1 combined application for ANCHOR, Senior Freeze, and Stay NJ is available at propertytaxrelief.nj.gov and is open to seniors 65 and older, disabled homeowners, and eligible mobile homeowners.
- Jewish philanthropist and the owner of the New England Patriots football team , Robert Kraft, has unveiled an ad targeting Jew-hatred that will be aired during the Super Bowl this Sunday. showing solidarity against antisemitism and urging viewers to share the blue square emoji. The ad highlights that 2 in 3 Jewish teens have faced antisemitism critics called it tone-deaf for overlooking modern antisemitism sources and portraying Jews as helpless,
- An Ocean County resident who spoke about the Lakewood community in a recent YouTube video shared his thoughts over lunch at Caffoterai Cafe with local residents. He discussed both positive aspects of the community and his views on the possibility of coexistence, noting, among other observations, that Mexican workers prepare the food for everyone.
- Mamdani's New York: A new group called the “Global Oppression and Public Health Working Group” held its first meeting Tuesday at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, both in-person in Long Island City, Queens, and remotely. Speakers at the session criticized Israeli military actions, describing them as “genocide” against Palestinians, prompting controversy and calls for action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- Coca-Cola is discontinuing Minute Maid's frozen juice concentrates in the U.S. and Canada, ending an 80-year run that turned a freezer-aisle cylinder into an American breakfast ritual. The move could hit lower-income households hardest, as frozen concentrate has long been one of the most affordable ways to buy juice.
Chasunas:
Gertz - Kutcher Kesser Moshe Yehuda
Posen -Strauss Fountain Ballroom
Bodenheimer - Fishoff Ateres Reva
Yosolovsky - Levin Cedar Palace
Udman - Heyman Ateres Esther
Bixenspanner - Muller Ateres Chaim Elazar
Borenstein Bais Faiga
Weather tonight low of 14°
Careful of black ice as water from earlier today freezes up again.
- Shiur in Tanya by the Amshinov Rebbe 910 E. Kennedy 10:00pm
Weather: 36° Sunshine and a few afternoon clouds.
The forecast shows snow from Shabbos into Motzei Shabbos, with a 60% chance of snowfall. Accumulations of 1 - 3 inches are
- BMG: There will be a asifa tomorrow for all talmidei Hayeshiva on the ענין of AI. Will take place 6:15pm at Beren hall, speakers are the R"Y Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita Dav Dovid Bresslauer shlita Rav Ephraim Glassman Ahkita
- Jackson: In a decision issued today, the New Jersey Appellate Division brushed aside environmental warnings and conflict-of-interest concerns raised by local homeowners and upheld Jackson Township Planning Board's approval of Bais Yaakov of Jackson’s sprawling four-building girls school campus on East Veterans Highway. Faanews
- Following urgent requests from Arab countries, the US agrees to meet with Iran in Oman: "They asked us to hold the meeting and listen to what the Iranians have to say. We told the Arabs we would hold the meeting if they insist. But we are very skeptical about the chances of success," said one of the senior American officials
- Shiras Devorah had no school today due to the fire that broke out last night. The school was preparing for the annual expo event which draws visitors from all over. No word on when and if it will open.
- Costume closeout purim store is open for the season with a new location at 27 S Hope Chapel at the former Walgreens near Kalamata shopping plaza. Open daily until 8pm.
- Trump: The leader of Iran (Khamenei ) should be very worried
- The Iranian Foreign Minister claims a few minutesago: The negotiation meeting will take place on Friday in Oman
- US official sources to Reuters: Trump is now inclined towards military action in Iran
- The nuclear talks with Iran were Canceled on Friday due to the Iranians' refusal to engage in non-nuclear issues.
- Mesivta farhers officially begin today, with 8th-grade boys lined up for scheduled appointments under a new system designed to ensure a smooth process after last year’s breakdown.
-Many are wondering why the snow isn’t melting. There are two main reasons: first, temperatures have remained very cold. Second, ice pellets that fell on top of the snowpack act like a shield blocking sunlight and increasing the snow’s water content, which makes it much harder to melt. (NWS Mount Holly)
- With playgroup registration for next year, rabbonim in Manchester have put a cap on what can be charged to prevent price gouging or exploitation. In the Lakewood area, however, there is no such cap, and it’s a free market some morahs have raised fees steeply compared to the last few years, especially after CHS changed the industry dynamics.
- Giyus: Hafganos were held today in front of the Lishkat Giyus IDF recruitment centers as the army ordered frum recruits to show up and enlist.
- "Why Are We Waiting for this Kashrus Scandal to Break? If we're finally talking about kashrus, then let’s actually talk about it, not dance around the elephant in the room. Because here’s the reality everyone seems very comfortable ignoring. There is a non-Jewish party planner operating openly and Lakewood is giving it a blind eye. More at Matzav
- The Hineni Asifa on AI for women and post–high school girls will take place next Wednesday at Lakewood High School.
- Hillary Clinton will appear before Congress on February 26th, Bill Clinton will appear the next day on February 27th.
- Jackson Township police and fire responded to a structure fire at the jackson 21 development on Mantoloking Drive last night The building, a multifamily unit under construction with no utilities, sustained heavy fire, and the cause remains under investigation.
- At the Lakewood planning board meeting, all applications were approved. The next meeting, scheduled for February 17, has been canceled.
- Senior Iranian official to Reuters: Talks with the US in Oman will focus only on the nuclear issue - the missile program is not on the table
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a press conference in Washington: President Trump is ready to negotiate with anyone. We do not see meetings (with Iran) as a concession. If there is an opportunity to conduct direct negotiations with Iran, the US is open to it
- PM Netanyahu referred to recordings of Ehud Barak with Jeffrey Epstein in which Barak allegedly suggested to Putin selecting and “importing” the “right” kind of Jews to Israel those who are neither Mizrachi nor right-wing and bragged about asking Putin to greenlight the mass importation and conversion of a million Russians, calling them “superior” to Sephardi and African Jews. Netanyahu said, “When the left and its messiah Ehud Barak fail to win at the ballot box, they try to replace the people. And if that’s not enough, they can always rely on Bennett and Lapid’s Brotherhood of Brothers to team up once again with the Muslim Brotherhood.”
- Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri also launched a sharp attack against what he described as serious racist remarks made by former Prime Minister Ehud Barak, following the release of a newly revealed recording. Deri said the comments were offensive toward immigration from Eastern countries and represented an attempt to undermine the Jewish identity of the State of Israel. Despite the severity of the remarks, he accused both the media and the political system of remaining silent.
- Elon Musk says a second American civil war has begun, replying to a post on X that argues the clash between the current administration and liberal forces, including Minneapolis protests, marks the start of 'Civil War 2.0'.
- A study in Israel shows ultra-Orthodox communities are faring well: Bnei Brak leads in feelings of safety at night, optimism about the future, ability to handle problems, family appreciation, and overall life satisfaction.
- Trump: I have just completed an excellent telephone conversation with President Xi, of China. It was a long and thorough call, where many important subjects were discussed, including Trade, Military, the April trip that I will be making to China (which I very much look forward to!), Taiwan, the War between Russia/Ukraine, the current situation with Iran, the purchase of Oil and Gas by China from the United States, the consideration by China of the purchase of additional Agricultural products including lifting the Soybean count to 20 Million Tons for the current season (They have committed to 25 Million Tons for next season!), Airplane engine deliveries, and numerous other subjects, all very positive! The relationship with China, and my personal relationship with President Xi, is an extremely good one, and we both realize how important it is to keep it that way. I believe that there will be many positive results achieved over the next three years of my Presidency having to do with President Xi, and the People’s Republic of China! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
- Border Czar Tom Homan announced that 700 federal agents will be drawn down from Minnesota today amid cooperation with local authorities.
- Lakewood’s mayor announced that police will step up enforcement along Route 70 at the township’s border amid ongoing safety and traffic concerns.Officials say the effort will focus on speeding, reckless driving, and other violations along the busy corridor. Drivers are urged to slow down and use caution .faanews
- An IDF reservist officer was seriously wounded by gunfire from Palestinian terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip overnight, the military said Wednesday.
- The IDF carried out several airstrikes on the Gaza Strip overnight killing 21. The IDF admitted that it had likely mistakenly killed a number of Palestinian civilians during the retaliatory strikes.
- A senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the central Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian media reports.
- IDF forces attacked today the commander of the Nukhba platoon in Hamas, who led the raid on Kibbutz Nir Oz and probably participated in holding hostages and fallen soldiers in captivity. IDF and Shin Bet: The strike was in response to the terrorists' shooting last night at an IDF officer in the northern Gaza Strip.
- Despite hostages being returned and a new Gaza peace phase announced, Hamas still controls parts of Gaza and attacks Israel, while the PA is re-emerging. The lack of a clear post-war governance plan risks leaving Israel with both Hamas and the PA, undermining Israel’s war goals.(TOI)
- State prosecutors charged 12 suspects, including IDF reservists, for involvement in a major smuggling ring supplying goods such as cigarettes, iPhones, car parts, and dual-use items that can be used by Hamas to Gaza, with a total value of millions of shekels.
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The Torah and the yeshiva and chasidic world is in mourning with the petirah of one of the senior Roshei Yeshiva of our generation, Hagaon Rav Elyakim Schlesinger zt”l, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas HaRama in London and author of Beis Av. He was 104 years old. Until his final moments, the Rosh Yeshiva remained fully lucid and even delivered a shmuess last Shabbos.
Over the past week his condition declined following pneumonia, and he was hospitalized after his kidneys ceased functioning. He was niftar late last night.
The levayah will take place today (Wednesday) at Yeshivas HaRama in Stamford Hill, London, with kevurah in Enfield. The mitah will arrive at the yeshiva at 5:30 PM (100 Fairholt Road), and the hespedim will begin at 7:00 PM.
Rabbi Schlesinger zt”l was born in Vienna in 5682 (1921) and studied under the Daas Sofer in Pressburg, later receiving semichah in Nitra. After moving to Eretz Yisrael, he learned in Yerushalayim and in Ponovezh, becoming close to the Ponovezher Rav. Following his marriage to the daughter of Rabbi Moshe Bloy z”l, he served as Rosh Yeshiva in Yerushalayim and later, at the recommendation of the Brisker Rav zt”l, relocated to England, where he founded Yeshivas HaRama.
He established the first kollel in London, laying the foundation for the Torah world in England. Known for his close קשר with gedolei Yisrael, his open home, and his tireless mesirus nefesh for pure chinuch, he raised generations of talmidim imbued with Torah and yiras Shamayim.
HaGaon Rav Elyakim. Schlesinger zt”l was well known for his close קשרים with the Gedolei Yisroel of his dor, among them the Brisker Rav, the Chazon Ish, and other גדולי עולם. Many of the precious memories he had from those encounters were later written down in his sefer HaDor VeHaTekufah.
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For many years he was marbitz Torah to alfei ורבבות, and was zocheh to raise talmidim who became גדולי תורה ויראה. He stood b’mesirus nefesh on the mishmeres of chinuch tahor in England, and the gezeirah of giyus bnei hayeshivos in Eretz Yisroel burned in his heart constantly..
In the year 5779 he traveled to a historic, high-level meeting with the British Secretary of Education, in an attempt to be mashpia that the harsh gezeirah signed by the Department of Education be rescinded. This decree sought to obligate all independent schools to teach curricula that are not fitting for Torah-true chinuch, and are not even compatible with basic religious education.
Kuloh Torah every moment that was free was dedicated to intense hasmadah, to the extent that it was impossible to distract him from his learning. His avodah of tefillah was something exceptional, marked by deep chiyus and heartfelt tears shed daily before the Ribono shel Olam.
He leaves behind a דור ישרים מבורך: nine children, including his eldest son, the gaon Rabbi Eliezer Schlesinger, who continues his path as Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas HaRama, along with many descendants marbitzei Torah v’yirah.
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Chasunas:
Margolis - Greenebaum Fountain Ballroom
Weitzner - Aberbach Bais Faiga
Rottenberg - Mozes Cedar Palace
Fleisher - Lebovic Ne'emas Hachaim
Dicker - Weissberg Kesser Moshe Yehuda
Maslaton - Feinberg Ateres Esther
Berger - Steinharder Ateres Blima
Weather: 36° Mostly cloudy. Tonight is 21° with A few flurries or snow showers possible A coating to 1 inch of snow is possible
Mid winter break some schools have off today
-Heavy traffic on Oak street tonight
Fire at Shiras Devorah high school on Oak street as smoke was detected coming from the basement during rehearsal for a play. Hundreds of girls were safely evacuated as authorities investigate the cause of smoke.
- The nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran are expected to take place in Oman on Friday, instead of Turkey. Negotiations are still ongoing about whether Arab and Muslim countries from the region will join the talks in Oman. Axios
- Structure Fire at the Jackson 21 development at homes under construction no reports of injuries as crews battle the blaze
- Prsident Donald J. Trump on Iran:
“They're all over it, but they are negotiating. They'd like to do something, and we'll see if something is gonna be done. They had a chance to do something a while ago, and it didn't work out, and we did Midnight Hammer. I don't think they want that happening again, but they would like to negotiate. We are negotiating with them right now, yes.”
- President Donald J. Trump unveiled the first public rendering of a proposed White House Ballroom, calling it the greatest of its kind ever built. The plan would replace the East Wing with a historically matching ballroom designed to serve the nation for centuries.
- Trump signs the spending bill, ending the partial government shutdown.
- On Talkline with Zev Brenner, Netanel Weiss ex con responds to a viral YouTube video that many say falsely portrays Orthodox Jewish communities in Lakewood and Kiryas Joel.
Watch HERE
- US House pases funding bill that will officially end the government shutdown in a 217-214 vote. It's now on the way to President Trump's desk.
- Chat GPT is down, people have to use their brains.
- Nancy Guthrie disappearance TMZ reported receiving an unverified ransom note Tuesday morning demanding millions in Bitcoin to a specific address, with a deadline, threats, and case-specific details They've forwarded it to authorities; authenticity unconfirmed.The White House posted support praying for the family and echoing calls for public help as .Search continues urgently
- In an interview with News12NJ this morning, Governor Mikie Sherrill says she spoke with President Trump last week - her first conversation with the part-time New Jersey resident since taking office on January 20. She spoke with the President about the importance of the Gateway tunnel project and the economic impact it will have on the entire region.(Onejersey)
-The Iranians are backing away from the understandings: demanding to move the negotiations with the US from Turkey to Oman The White House confirms, the talks with Iran are still taking place as planned this week
- Giyus: Israel Channel 13 reports The Belz and Karlin Rebbes took an active role in drafting the religious guidelines for integrating Charedim into the IDF. Their representatives attended meetings with the army and approved the directive clauses, signaling mainstream Charedi support and facilitating implementation.
No Women, Full Religious Enforcement: IDF approves Charedi service tracks with strict gender segregation, mandatory Torah study, religious commanders, phone censorship, and rabbinical oversight. Soldiers declare themselves Charedi; uniforms optional, kashrus strictly observed.
- PSA: With snow still piled up on township roads, many two-way streets are reduced to a single lane, leaving cars facing each other. Instead of turning it into a battle of egos, the solution is to slow down early and assess who has a nearby pull-off, driveway, or wider spot. The driver who can move aside more easily should stop and yield rather than squeeze past, using a quick headlight flash or hand wave to communicate. Keeping wheels straight, avoiding deep snow, and exercising patience and clear communication help traffic move safely without sliding or causing accidents.
- Lakewood Township DPW crews are clearing snow along streets using tractors, dump trucks, and tow trucks to move cars, but piles and mounds remain at street corners, blocking sidewalks and forcing pedestrians into the road.
- Pescada Dairy Restaurant in Jackson, NJ now open
- Bingo has superbowl specials only for the five towns location, the Salmon special of $6.00 ends today for all locations
- Waze Mehadrin devices must be manually updated due to a recent software update that caused the filter to fail. Devices can be brought to TAG to receive the update.
- Lakewood Planning Board meeting tonight 6 pm watch livestream here
last meeting stream was not working properly agenda here
includes an application from Congregation Skver Yeshiva of Lakewood Inc. at 711 West Kennedy Boulevard, requesting a site plan exemption to convert a former Elk’s Lodge into a school. Also on the agenda is a request from Block 458 LLC, near Prospect (Cross Street), to adjust approved interior lot lines from a previously approved application of 40 lots.
- Giyus: Calls for large protests tomorrow at induction centers across the country as the IDF plans a day of recruitment for the charedi community
- Giyus: IDF warns of manpower crisis if ultra-Orthodox Jews not drafted by March
The IDF plans to call up more Charedi soldiers to prevent a readiness gap in January 2027, when 2,500 combat troops will be released. It issued a formal order detailing Charedi service pathways, building on programs like Chashmonaim and Magen, Expanding Charedi enlistment depends on government action, and the IDF also supports extending mandatory service from 30–32 to 36 months.
- Iran and the United States will resume nuclear talks on Friday in Turkey,and US President Donald Trump warned that with US warships heading to Iran, “bad things” would probably happen if a deal could not be reached.
-Yeshiva Bais Hachinuch High School in Lakewood has informed parents that it will close at the end of the year and will assist in placing all 10th and 11th grade bochurim in other yeshivos.
- Mesivta farhers begin tomorrow 9am
-More and more YouTubers and copycats are now posting videos claiming to “document fraud” in the Lakewood area, yet none present real evidence. They selectively focus on one community, and when called out for fueling antisemitism, they deny any targeting and brush off the criticism. In reality, Community members are ignoring their attempts at interviews or trolling them,
- Starting Feb. 1, travelers without REAL ID-compliant identification must pay $45 for TSA’s new ConfirmID program. The receipt is valid for 10 days after that, travelers must pay again if they still lack a REAL ID or other accepted ID. There is no free option; travelers must either use a REAL ID/acceptable ID or pay the fee..
- Israeli startup Remilk launched New Milk, a cow-free, lab-made milk protein now parve kosher, meaning it can be eaten with meat. Rabbi Moshe Elefant of the OU said, “Is this parve? The answer is yes. May this be mixed with meat? The answer is yes. Now you or me or anyone may feel that this is a violation of the spirit of the law, which I respect, but I can’t legislate based on that.” Other kashrus agencies cited issues with Maaras Ayin. Restaurants like Tel Aviv’s Bodega Burger see it as a chance to expand kosher menus with new dishes previously not possible under kosher law. More
-Footage out of Zohran Mamdani’s New York City, captured by NY Scoop, is going viral, showing homeless people sitting over manholes for warmth as snow and garbage line the streets, while 16 people have already died from the cold
- Amid a potential state takeover, the Lakewood Board of Education approved corrective action plans targeting excessive salaries and chronic student absences. An audit found the board attorney was paid $50,000 per month rather than by billable hours, prompting new policies to review legal payments for compliance. The district also addressed chronic absenteeism, defined as missing 10% or more of sessions, noting improvement from 25.1% in 2021–22 to 15.6% in 2023–24.(njspotlight)
- Trump: “Why hasn’t the Fake News New York Times adjusted its phony article on the corruption and antisemitism which has taken place at Harvard. They never call for facts, or factchecks, because the Times’ is a corrupt, unprincipled, and pathetic vehicle of the Left. They wrote only negatively about me in the last Election, and I won in a landslide. To anyone who knows, they have ZERO credibility, a “Rag” at the lowest level. I look forward to watching their rapidly falling circulation force them to finally close their doors. That would be great news for America!”
-Boys from the Special Children’s Center in Lakewood took a midwinter trip to Artscroll headquarters, where they experienced the printing process firsthand and received a bracha from Rabbi Nosson Sherman and met with Reb Gedalia Zlotowitz.
-NYT: Iran is ready to close or suspend its nuclear program to ease tensions with the US but prefers the American proposal from the summer, according to which a regional consortium for uranium enrichment will be established.
-As New Jersey enters budget season under Gov. Mikie Sherrill, lawmakers are revisiting school district consolidation to cut costs. The state’s 600+ districts far exceed most states, though mergers have historically faced limited local support.
- Major U.S. homebuilders are reportedly exploring a plan, informally called “Trump Homes,” to build up to one million new homes. The initiative aims to address housing shortages and affordability while aligning with President Trump’s economic priorities, though it remains in early discussion and has not been officially announced.
- The U.S. military today ntercepted and shot down an Iranian drone that flew toward the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. A U.S. official told Reuters the drone was an Iranian Shahed-139 and was downed by an American F-35 fighter jet as it approached the carrier.
Satmar Rebbe durung Mitzvah tantz at Satmar wedding last night in Williamsburg
- A military source to Channel 14 News about the meeting: "We warned the Americans that the Iranians will violate any agreement and that there is no point in trying to reach one, they will not dismantle their nuclear and missile capabilities, and the Iranians are trying to buy time to move offensive weapons into hiding places.”
- Israeli Prime Minister's Office: The meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the U.S. President's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has concluded. The Prime Minister emphasized the uncompromising demand for the disarmament of Hamas, the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip, and the completion of the war objectives before the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. The Prime Minister clarified that the Palestinian Authority will not be part of the management of the Gaza Strip in any way, and updated U.S. Ambassador Huckabee on the grave violations discovered in the Gaza Strip involving the use of UNRWA bags to conceal weapons. Ahead of Witkoff’s trip to meet with an Iranian representative, the Prime Minister reiterated that Iran has repeatedly proven its promises cannot be trusted.
- A leaked internal Hamas document reveals how the group plans to maintain secret control over Gaza despite the arrival of a so-called technocratic government. Sent to senior officials, the document instructs them to continue daily routines while avoiding criticism or attacks on the new government, and to channel all communication through official channels a clear signal that Hamas remains the true authority behind the scenes.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Yerushalayim , joined by top security officials, ahead of Witkoff’s talks with Iran in Istanbul. Netanyahu is expected to urge the U.S. to take a hard line in negotiations, focusing on Iran’s nuclear program and regional activities, as part of broader efforts to prevent military conflict.
- Israel reacted angrily Monday night after the Palestinian technocratic committee tasked with managing the daily affairs of postwar Gaza in place of Hamas replaced its logo with the one used by the Palestinian Authority.“Israel will not accept the use of the Palestinian Authority’s symbol, and the PA will not be a partner in the administration of Gaza,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said.
“The logo of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) presented to Israel was completely different from the one published this evening,” it added.
- Only 12 of the 42 Palestinians who sought to return to the Gaza Strip via the Rafah Border Crossing Monday were allowed to enter, according a Tuesday report, which said 30 were blocked and were returned to Egypt. Monday was the first day of a limited reopening of the Rafah Crossing,
- IDF forces located in the southern Gaza Strip: more than 100 mortar shells and several rockets hidden in blankets and UNRWA humanitarian aid bags.
- French authorities have issued warrants for two Franco-Israeli nationals for “complicity in genocide,” over allegations that they tried to stop humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, a legal source said Monday.
- Contrary to statements by Iranian officials, The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran's missile program will also be on the agenda in talks in Istanbul on Friday. According to the report, the talks may take place on two levels - one dealing with the nuclear field and one dealing with the missile program and other disputed issues
Chasunas:
Brunner - Landau Kesser Moshe Yehuda
Kroll - Caplan Fountain Ballroom
Kozlov - Shkonik Ateres Esther
Goldman Neemas Hachaim
Reidel- Stern Bais Faiga
Kallner -Shulman Cedar Palace
Dating spots full
ט"ו בשבט תשפ"ו
Shloshim yom kodem some begin learning Maseches megilah to finish in time for Purim.
- weather: 35° Sunny enough to clear away ice tempest will be above freezing from 12-3 pm
Light snow is expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with a coating to 1 inch of snow possible in most places, especially south of Interstate 78.
Midwinter break girls schools off today
The Forward article reports on the Asifa in Lakewood last month about AI. The reporter spoke to six Lakewood rabbis and community leaders, including three who were attendance at a gathering about artificial intelligence Jan. 4.
The title is "These rabbis are making an Orthodox case against AI. Will anyone listen?
In Lakewood, a Jewish case against AI takes shape. According to the arricle The rabbis warned that AI could weaken social skills and cause emotional intelligence decline , harming real-world interactions and domestic harmony. They argued that Torah study requires a human soul and traditional effort ameilus, which AI shortcuts, making learning spiritually sterile. AI could also expose users to uncensored or inappropriate content and disrupt communal standards in homes and yeshivas. Overreliance on technology risks reducing self-sufficiency and ethical engagement, and using AI for drashos or Torah exposition was seen as blasphemous. Even as AI becomes inevitable in business and education, it creates tension between practical needs and religious principles
- Reports of a big ICE raid in Lakewood today involving some Israelis a d Mexicans according to scanner news reports.
- White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are expected to meet on Friday in Istanbul, Turkey, to discuss a possible nuclear deal, sources say - Axios
- President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that he was not friendly with Jeffrey Epstein, claimed newly released Justice Department information shows a conspiracy involving Epstein and author Michael Wolff to harm him politically, threatened lawsuits, and denied ever visiting Epstein’s island.
- Days after a major blizzard, many NYC sidewalks remain blocked, drawing resident complaints, as the city defends its snow response and faces criticism over homeless outreach during a deadly cold snap. When 10 homeless died in NYC.
- The groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter after emerging from a tree stump in Pennsylvania.
- LDC reorganization meeting today 4:30 pm virtual only approving 400k for budget operating costs today is also the deadline to submit the shuttle bus liaison application for 300k paid buy the UEZ
- Lakewood Tops NJ Housing Market for investment, based on home value appreciation over the last five years. according to travel and leisure
Lakewood, NJ, is the state’s top real estate market, with home values up 97.5% over five years and a median price of $733,729. The fast-growing town, located between NYC and Philadelphia, attracts investors despite housing costs 44% above the national average. Other high-growth markets include Ventnor City, Spring Lake, Hoptatcong, and South Orange.
- Giyus: Israel’s attorney general warned of major failures in enforcing the High Court ruling on drafting yeshiva students, as officials revealed over 71,000 people have ignored draft orders, about 80% of them from the chareidi community, prompting the military to announce tougher penalties.
- Jackson officials have extended the landlord registration deadline to February 4, 2026, due to municipal office closures caused by winter weather.
-Trump blasts the Grammys as unwatchable, attacks host Trevor Noah, denies ever being on Epstein Island, calls the claim false and defamatory, and threatens to sue Noah and CBS.
- Jackson: Former Police Chief Matthew Kunz will receive $2 million to settle his 2024 lawsuit that had claimed mistreatment and demands for back pay during his last nine years as chief. In a related move, the township appointed its first woman police chief, designating Captain Mary Nelson as interim chief to replace Kunz as of Sunday. APP
- At least 12 earthquakes hit the San Francisco Bay Area this morning, including a strongest 4.2-magnitude quake shortly after 7 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in the Knesset that Israel is on high alert and prepared for any development, stressing that the country is closely monitoring events and ready for all scenarios.“We are alert and prepared for every development. We are following what is happening and are ready for any scenario,” Netanyahu said.
- Chris Christie says Trump’s unpopularity in New Jersey doomed Republicans in 2025, blaming him for a 14-point loss in the governor’s race and the loss of five Assembly seats leaving the GOP at its weakest level in the state since Watergate.
- BDE: Petirah of Rav Shemaryahu Meltzer zt”l, Rosh Kollel of Beis Moshe and rosh yeshivah at Yeshivas Toras Simcha in rechov Sorotzkin Yerushalayim, a leading marbitz Torah for over 60 years, including Yeshivas Toras Simcha, Kollel Beis Moshe, Yeshivas Itri in Yerushalayim, and Beis Midrash LaTorah (Skokie) in Chicago Levaya this afternoon in Yerushalayim
- BDE: Petirah of Rav Tzvi Lercher zt”l, longtime MTJ rebbi and talmid of Rav Moshe Feinstein zatzal the levayah took place Sunday morning in Boro Park
-BDE: Petirah of Rabbi chaim Chernoff ztl of Brooklyn noted Kahrus expert.
- President Pezeshkian has already ordered the opening of negotiations with the U.S., which will apparently take place in Turkey.
BMG Freezer opens today
Article on wikipidia
Upon acceptance to the yeshiva, a student must sign a document stating that he will not enter shidduchim for his first three months at the yeshiva. Students entering for the winter term can begin dating on Tu Bishvat; students entering for the summer term can begin dating on 17 Tammuz. The three month periods are known colloquially as "The Freezer." The Freezer policy is designed to minimize students' distractions during the crucial first few months of studies, allowing them to be better integrated into the yeshiva schedule and into the Yeshiva as a whole.
A loophole around the Freezer rule is that a student may continue to date a girl if he began dating her before the start of the semester.
In practice, students comply with the Freezer rule, and it is rarely violated. If a student is found to have violated the rule, the senior faculty (The Roshei Yeshiva) generally will not attend the wedding (which is considered an honor) in protest, and the student may be subject to other disciplinary measures, including suspension of the student from Yeshiva indefinitely, and preclusion from receiving Kolel stipends ($160 biweekly).
A tefilah for Tu Bshvat from the בן איש חי to daven for a Nice Esrog for the coming Sukkos
יְהִי רָצוֹן מִלְּפָנֶיךָ ה’ אֱלֹקֵינוּ וֶאֱלֹקֵי אֲבוֹתֵינוּ, שֶׁתְּבָרֵךְ כָּל אִילָנוֹת הָאֶתְרוֹג לְהוֹצִיא פֵּרוֹתֵיהֶם בְּעִתָּם, וְיוֹצִיאוּ אֶתְרוֹגִים טוֹבִים יָפִים וּמְהֻדָּרִים, וּנְקִיִּים מִכָּל מוּם, וְלֹא יַעֲלֶה בָּהֶם שׁוּם חֲזָזִית, וְיִהְיוּ שְׁלֵמִים וְלֹא יִהְיֶה בָּהֶם שׁוּם חֶסְרוֹן וַאֲפִלּוּ עֲקִיצַת קוֹץ, וְיִהְיוּ מְצוּיִים לָנוּ וּלְכָל יִשְׂרָאֵל אַחֵינוּ בְּכָל מָקוֹם שֶׁהֵם, לְקַיֵּם בָּהֶם מִצְוַת נְטִילָה עִם הַלּוּלָב בְּחַג הַסֻּכּוֹת שֶׁיָּבֹא עָלֵינוּ לְחַיִים טוֹבִים וּלְשָׁלוֹם, כַּאֲשֶׁר צִוִּיתָנוּ בְּתוֹרָתֶךָ עַל יְדֵי מֹשֶׁה עַבְדְּךָ “וּלְקַחְתֶּם לָכֶם בַּיּוֹם הָרִאשׁוֹן פְּרִי עֵץ הָדָר כַּפֹּת תְּמָרִים וַעֲנַף עֵץ עָבֹת וְעַרְבֵי נָחַל."
וִיהִי רָצוֹן מִלְּפָנֶיךָ ה’ אֱלֹקֵינוּ וֶאֱלֹקֵי אֲבוֹתֵינוּ, שֶׁתַּעַזְרֵנוּ וּתְסַיְּעֵנוּ לְקַיֵּם מִצְוָה זוֹ שֶׁל נְטִילַת לוּלָב וַהֲדַס וַעֲרָבָה וְאֶתְרוֹג כְּתִקְנָהּ, בִּזְמַנָּהּ בְּחַג הַסֻּכּוֹת שֶׁיָּבֹא עָלֵינוּ לְחַיִּים טוֹבִים וּלְשָׁלוֹם, בְּשִׂמְחָה וּבְטוּב לֵבָב, וְתַזְמִין לָנוּ אֶתְרוֹג יָפֶה וּמְהֻדָּר וְנָקִי וְשָׁלֵם וְכָשֵׁר כְּהִלְכָתוֹ.
וִיהִי רָצוֹן מִלְּפָנֶיךָ ה’ אֱלֹקֵינוּ וֶאֱלֹקֵי אֲבוֹתֵינוּ, שֶׁתְּבָרֵךְ כָּל מִינֵי הָאִילָנוֹת וְיוֹצִיאוּ פֵּרוֹתֵיהֶם בְּרִבּוּי, שְׁמֵנִים וְטוֹבִים, וּתְבָרֵךְ כָּל הַגְּפָנִים שֶׁיּוֹצִיא עֲנָבִים הַרְבֵּה שְׁמֵנִים וְטוֹבִים, כְּדֵי שֶׁיִּהְיֶה הַיַּיִן הַיּוֹצֵא מֵהֶם מָצוּי לָרֹב לְכָל עַמְּךָ יִשְׂרָאֵל, לְקַיֵּם בּוֹ מִצְוַת קִדּוּשׁ וּמִצְוַת הַבְדָּלָה בְּשַׁבָּתוֹת וּבְיָמִים טוֹבִים, וְיִתְקַיֵּם בָּנוּ וּבְכָל יִשְׂרָאֵל אַחֵינוּ מִקְרָא שֶׁכָּתוּב: “לֵךְ אֱכֹל בְּשִׂמְחָה לַחְמֶךָ וּשְׁתֵה בְלֶב טוֹב יֵינֶךָ כִּי כְבָר רָצָה הָאֱלֹקִים אֶת מַעֲשֶׂיךָ”, “בָּאתִי לְגַנִּי אֲחֹתִי כַלָּה, אָרִיתִי מוֹרִי עִם בְּשָׂמִי, אָכַלְתִּי יַעְרִי עִם דִּבְשִׁי, שָׁתִיתִי יֵינִי עִם חֲלָבִי, אִכְלוּ רֵעִים שְׁתוּ וְשִׁכְרוּ דּוֹדִים”. יִהְיוּ לְרָצוֹן אִמְרֵי פִי וְהֶגְיוֹן לִבִּי לְפָנֶיךָ ה’ צוּרִי וְגֹאֲלִי.
תפילה לט”ו בשבט
BMG freezer opens tonight
Chasunas:
Goldberg - Pam Bais Faiga
Tu Bshvat Peiros Tish
Skulen 8:45pm
Shemen L'Mincha Brookhill 10:15pm
Khal Sharei Ish Jackson 518 E. Veterans 8 45pm
Mordys Shtiebel 10:00pm
Babad Toms River
Weather: 25° Partly cloudy. Cold
Tu BShevat tish tonight at Skuken Lakewood 8:45 pm
- Petirah of Rav Yissachar Dov Biderman, the Lelover Rebbe zt”l. The Rebbe collapsed while immersing in a mikvah on rechov Tzefanya in Yerushalayim. He was 84 years old. LEevaya tonight in Yerushalayim at the B M off Bar Ilan with kevura in Har Hazeisim
- Rav Meilich Biderman cancels Tu Bshvat peiros tish due to levaya of Lelover rebbe.
- Mesivta farhers begin Wed morning.
-Galei Israel Radio This Morning: "It's Not If - It's When. And It Will Be Sooner Rather Than Later" Discussed the coming strike on Iran with
this morning.
- Orlando,FL: All of Central Florida is facing what is expected to be a record-cold weekend. Flurries have been spotted in several areas, including Mount Dora and New Smyrna Beach.
Sunday morning lows were in the mid 20s.
A Chabad school in Miami canceled classes due to the cold weather.
- An advertising campaign has been targeting the frum community to encourage daily learning of the Rambam, on behalf of an organization called Mifal Kol Hatorah. The campaign began on Tu B’Shvat, but the campaign doesn't provide any names of the people behind the organization or the rabbinic figures endorsing it.
Snow piled high on street corners along Clifton Ave forcing pedestrians onto the road
- Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned the U.S. that any military action against Iran would escalate into a regional conflict. He dismissed U.S. threats, including the deployment of military assets, as ineffective against Iran. Khamenei also posted a message in Hebrew, likely addressing Israel, reinforcing that any war would have broader regional consequences.
- Giyus: The Attorney General at the hearing on the Charedi draft: All state bodies must intensify criminal, civil, and economic enforcement against draft evaders. The police's avoidance of actions against draft dodgers - is highly troubling and leads to selective enforcement.
Earlier the police said they will not enforce action against draft dodgers due to a lack of manpower.
- REPORTER: Khamenei said today that a U.S. attack could start a regional war.
TRUMP: Why wouldn’t he say that? of course he is going to say that… We have the biggest, most powerful ships in the world over there, very close… Hopefully we’ll make a deal.
- Mayor Mamdani’s Gracie Mansion noticeably trash-free as Upper East side neighbors drown in 8-foot piles of garbage (nyp)
Midwinter vacation in the yeshiva world community has always been referred to as, you guessed it midwinter break, Yeshiva Week was not in the vernacular of the Torah community. Yeshiva bochurim had an off shabbos and the girls had midwinter vacation. Recently, the Yeshiva week term has been adopted in describing the 2 week vacation period from mid - end of January. Advertisements and news articles have been referencing yeshiva week for the midwinter getaways to South Florida, skiing trips or other destinations.
The term Yeshiva Week is actually not new at all, it has been around for 30 -40 years among the Jewish day school and Modern Orthodox communities. Not too long ago, when it came to winter vacation, Jewish day schools were on the same schedule as other public and private schools across the country. Vacation time was determined by the xmas and New Year calendar at the end of December and continued until some time after New Year. As the Jewish day school education system grew, schools have changed the calendars to have vacation towards the middle-to-end of January. As a way to differentiate it from xmas week it was called yeshiva week.
Call it what you want but the mid winter vacation has taken on a life of its own with must do getaways. Perhaps the "yeshiva week" vacation has influenced the yeshivish mid winter vacation to go over the top leaving parents with no choice but to plan a trip and go away. Staying home is not an option and parents have to take off from work. Instead of a relaxing weekend at home it has become a chol hamoed in the winter. There's been some push back from schools but the trend is pulling the other way.
Weather 11° Overcast. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low 11F.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph and widespread minor coastal flooding along the Jersey Shore are expected tonight into Sunday from a powerful storm passing offshore.
The storm’s track has shifted far enough off the coast to limit snow potential to just light accumulations of an inch or less in Cape May County and some flurries elsewhere along the coast.
- Trump reiterates: 'We’ll see what happens' as US considers military options against Iran if no deal -
- Melava Malka chanukas Habayis for the new Bais medrash אהל אלימלך חוסט of Lakewood at 75 Linden Ave
-Yartzeit Hilula Rabbe Yitzchak Abuchatzeira at 53 hikory Hill in jackson
Energy insane-Mid Winter break many residents away for shaabbos and extended weekend. Local indoor fun establishments with special midwinter schedules and promotions
- Youtuber visits Shopping plaza in Westgate on erev shabbos as residents ignore attempts to gobon camera while others troll the film crew.
- BMG freezer officially opens tomorrow
- Top Iranian official says progress made towards launching negotiations with the United States, as talks are pushed by Egypt, Russia, Turkey and Qatar, in an attempt to prevent a full-scale conflict in the Middle East, sources tell Axios.
- Lakewood DPW crews cleared some snow from main roads over shabbos but many roads and sidewalks are still not walkable posing safety concerns for residents.
- Two gas explosions struck residential areas in Bandar Abbas and Ahvaz on Saturday, killing five people including a young girl and injuring more than a dozen. Officials blamed aging gas infrastructure, while online rumors of sabotage spread amid U.S. Iran tensions, claims Iranian authorities denied.
-Trump says federal forces will only intervene if local leaders ask, but will aggressively defend federal property..
- NY Gov. Hochul introduced new statewide legislation to to block federal immigration authorities from using local law enforcement and jails for civil immigration enforcement.
A letter from Rav Tuvia Shulzinger to American and Lakewood roshei yeshiva says yeshivos for struggling bochurim in Eretz Yisroel have been left out of recent special funding set up by American baalei batim to offset Israeli government cuts.
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Friday, January 30, 2026 / י״ב שבט תשפ״ו
ערב שבת פרשת בשלח
Candle lighting 4:55pm
Shkiah/Sunset 5:13pm
Weather: Friday night low 2° Very cold.
Shabbos day 23°overcast in the afternoon
Motzei shabbbos & Sunday chance of flurries or snow showers 1-2 inches
- Walking to shul this Shabbos will be challenging due to very cold temperatures, with wind chills down to -10°F, and sidewalks are not shoveled. Exercise caution
סגולה עצומה - שבת זו נקראת שבת שירה מפני שקוראים בה שירת הים. שבת זו מאירה באופן מיוחד ויש בה עת רצון עצומה ל 3 דברים רפואה, זיווג, פרנסה. בפרשה זו נזכר בפירוש הפעם הראשונה שה' הוא הרופא הגדול 'אני ה' רפאך' ולכן בשבת זו יש סגולה עצומה לרפואה כי התגלתה מידת הרחמנות של ה' לכן רצוי לבקש בשבת זו רפואה ובריאות
נאמר על זיווג ופרנסה שהם קשים כקריעת ים סוף וכמו שבפרשה זו נפתח הים, כך גם נפתח מזלו של האדם "בשבת קודש זו בכל שנה ושנה מתעוררים עלינו מהשמיים כל הטובות, חיים, שלום וגאולה, כלל ופרט, נפש וגוף, ורפואה ופרנסה טובה והכל מעורב עם ברכה וקדושה"
(הרבי מלובלין)
מנהג שבת
שירה
הכרת טובה יש נוהגים שבשבת שירה, מפזרים בחוץ משירי מאכלי שבת, שיאכלום עופות הבית וציפורי הדרור שבחוץ. והטעם: כיוון שקוראים בשבת זו בפרשת בשלח שיש בה סיפור על המן שירד לישראל במדבר ושנאמר בו: "אכלוהו היום כי שבת היום לה', היום לא תמצאהו בשדה... ויהי ביום השביעי יצאו מן העם ללקוט, ולא מצאו." (שמות ט"ז)
אמרו רבותינו ז"ל, שאותם אנשים שיצאו ללקוט ביום השביעי רשעים היו, ידעו שהמן לא ירד בשבת כדבר משה, מה עשו?
הלכו בלילה ופזרו בשדה מן המן שהיה להם על מנת לאסוף אותו בבוקר ולהביאו למחנה לעיני כל העם, כדי שיאמרו שמשה בודה מצוות מליבו. ואז הם יצאו בבוקר ללקוט מן ולא מצאו. ומה קרה עם המן שהניחו בלילה? הגיעו הציפורים ולקחו אותו כדי שיאמנו דברי משה ושהשבת תהיה מקודשת אצל כל העם. משום כך
ראויות הציפורים ליטול שכרן. ומתי זה קורה? ביום שמזכירים את צדקתם, בפרשת בשלח.
ויש סיבה נוספת, יש אומרים שהם נוטלות שכר שירה שהן אומרות לקדוש ברוך הוא בצפצופן כל יום, ובשעה שאנו עומדים בפרשת שירה שלנו, אנו נזכרים בשירתם של הציפורים.
ועוד טעם: להורות כי הקדוש ברוך הוא המציא לישראל במדבר מזונותיהם ללא עמל ויגיעה כצפרים וכעופות המוצאות מזונותיהן בכל מקום. יש מן הפוסקים שהתנגדו למנהג זה, משום שאסור ליתן מזונות בשבת לפני בעלי חיים שאין מזונותיהן על האדם.
Friday, January 30, 2026 / י״ב שבט תשפ״ו
ערב שבת פרשת בשלח
Candle lighting 4:55pm
Shkiah/Sunset 5:13pm
Weather: 18° Sunny to partly cloudy.
Friday night low 2° Very cold.
Shabbos day 23°overcast in the afternoon
Motzei shabbbos & Sunday chance of flurries or snow showers
Temperatures are not expected to rise above freezing until at least early next week.
- Walking to shul this Shabbos will be challenging due to very cold temperatures, with wind chills down to -10°F, and sidewalks are not shoveled. Exercise caution
-Youtuber back in lkwd again erev shabbos in Westgate shopping plaza
- Al Jazeera Channel reports from sources:
The US has informed an ally in the region that Trump may authorize an attack against Iran as early as Sunday morning.
- Snow totals in New Jersey have been reduced as the coastal storm shifts east. Only 1–2 inches are expected near the Jersey Shore, with just a dusting for areas south of I-195. However, the storm will still bring strong wind gusts up to 45 mph and a continued risk of coastal flooding along the Shore. Forecast accumulations as of Friday morning
Jackson: little to no accumulation
Lakewood: coating to an inch
Manchester: coating to an inch
Toms River: coating to an inch
Snow expected late motzei shabbos.
- Midwinter vacation
- Tu Bshvat this Monday
- BMG freezer opens Sunday night
- Reminder to put out bread for birds before shabbos
- Skulener rebbe will spend shabbos in South Lakewood at Chateau Park and Oak n Vine area.
- Thousands of Vizhnitz Mercaz Chasisim will be spending shabbos shira in Eilat and will recite shiras Hayam shabbos morning on the banks of the yam suf
-The Sanzer rebbe will be spending shabbat at the Armon hotel in Connecticut with his chasidim
- Due to this week’s snowstorm, some eruvim may be damaged. The Chassidishe rabbonim in South Lakewood reported that the eruv along Route 9 is not usable this Shabbos, and carrying is not permitted.
- President Donald Trump on Friday confirmed he has had dialogue with Iran, as The New York Times reported he was considering potential raids by American troops on facilities within Iran. “We have a lot of very big, very powerful ships sailing to Iran right now, and it would be great if we didn’t have to use them,” Trump said.
- Gaza’s Rafah Crossing to reopen for pedestrians in both directions Sunday
- This afternoon, Chinese Navy destroyers were reported en route to Iranian waters ahead of a planned joint naval exercise with Iran and Russia in the coming days.
- Giyus: Boaz Bismuth, chairing the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, said the committee has completed a key step toward approving the historic Conscription Law. He emphasized that while disagreements exist in the Knesset, the goal is clear: pass the legislation quickly to ensure the IDF has enough soldiers.
- He Came, He Filmed, He Found Nothing but Good Shawarma TVOL profiles youtubers attempt to find fraud in Lakewood Here
- APP reports on the new GGin jackson: Gourmet Glatt has opened a new kosher supermarket in Jackson at 2275 W. County Line Road, taking over the former Stop & Shop space at Bennetts Mills Plaza. The 67,000-square-foot store is the company’s third location in Ocean County, joining two existing stores in Lakewood. The store features departments including meat, bakery, fish, sushi, prepared foods, and floral.
- IDF spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said there is no change to Home Front Command guidelines. He emphasized that the military remains on high alert and closely monitoring the situation, and assured the public that any changes to instructions will be communicated immediately.
- The US Navy ship USS Delbert D. Black was seen off the coast of Eilat today
- Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
- Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty in the murder case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A judge dismissed two federal charges, including the capital murder count, while remaining charges will proceed in court.
- A New York Times/Siena poll finds that economic anxiety extends even to higher earners. About 10% of voters making $200,000 or more worry about affording housing and health care in retirement. While most respondents can cover basic needs like rent and groceries, a majority say key middle-class expenses are increasingly out of reach, reflecting broader concerns about long-term financial security.
- Both the Amshinover and Skver Rebbes advised that anyone needing to fly to or from Eretz Yisrael should do so before Shabbos Parshas Beshalach, cautioning that the security situation may prevent flights for an extended period afterward.
- Amit Segal: “Not a single person from Gaza called the hotline that the IDF set up to get information about the hostages. Even in Nazi Germany, there were Righteous Among the Nations who helped Jews, and they did it without a promise of 5 million dollars.”
Parshas Beshalach אז ישיר in Yiddish Voice of Rav Asher Schloss Yesodei HaTorah London
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Weather tonight low of 4° Bitterly cold.
Chasunas:
Weinstein - Keller Fountain Ballroom
- Chumash Shiur by Harav Yeruchom Olshin shlita 11:30 pm at B"M Ateres Bracha live 646-726-9977
Weather: 22° Sunshine Continued cold. tonight low of 5°
weekend storm update: while impacts are still possible, most current model guidance leans toward the storm tracking a bit offshore, reducing the likelihood of major snow accumulations in New Jersey though strong wind and coastal flooding risks remain real. Stay tuned to forecasts through Friday and Saturday as models continue to narrow the storm track.
- Rudy Guliani: NYC has just experienced what it means to have a Democrat-Communist Mayor. The policy of NYC before, during, and after I was Mayor was to remove homeless from the streets when it approached freezing. The incumbent Mayor has changed that policy.
During the recent storm ten people were found dead on the streets. Isn’t this tantamount to, at minimum, reckless disregard for human life?
Will there be any accountability?
- WSJ reports Trump is prioritizing Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile sites after assessing strikes alone won’t collapse the regime. Options also range from symbolic strikes to cyberattacks on Iranian banks, tougher sanctions, or other measures
- Iran has informed Egypt of its strong objections to U.S. terms and warned that U.S. bases, warships, and allies could be targets if tensions escalate, according to WSJ.
- Youtuber with hit piece on KJ, is in the Lakewood area again today, first in Jackson and than in Westgate among other areas.
- In Israel, it is estimated that US President Trump wants to focus the attack, assuming he decides on it, on more physical targets - nuclear and possibly also ballistic missiles. In such a situation, the assessment in Israel is that Iran will indeed respond, with a significant response towards Israel. - N12
- Hegseth: Iran can reach a deal and should not aspire to acquire nuclear capability. The Pentagon will be ready to provide Trump with everything he expects
- NJ Dem governor ducks question on 'monster' illegal alien who fractured a frum 8-year-old girls skull with rock attack
Newly inaugurated NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill declined to comment on the case of Hernando Garcia-Morales, an illegal immigrant accused of throwing a baseball-sized rock at a school bus, fracturing an 8-year-old girl’s skull. DHS called Garcia-Morales a “monster” with a long criminal history and criticized New Jersey’s sanctuary policies, noting ICE has lodged a detainer. State officials said laws allow cooperation with ICE, but emphasized their priority is public safety. The 8-year-old girl from Yeshivat Noam in Teaneck was injured when a rock hit her school bus returning from a field trip. She underwent surgery and is now recovering at home. (FOX news digital)
- BDE: Tragedy in New Square: 5-year-old Mattisyahu Glick A"H was critically injured after being struck by a school bus on Ostilla Avenue and has passed away.
- At last night’s Lakewood Board of Education meeting, residents from the Ridge area voiced concerns about the upcoming sale of the Menatta and Ella Clark school buildings, scheduled to begin February 12. They requested a stipulation that the properties only be sold for school use, not to developers, citing that the Ridge area is already at capacity, with no green space, frequent power outages, heavy traffic, and no room for additional housing.
- Gas going up with average at $2.80 a gallon
salt available at Lowes with limit of 4 bags per person
- Midwiner break, begins later today with Girls schools off, some elementary boys schools off on Sunday
-Iran Update" Iran warned ships near the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a live-fire military exercise as tensions rise. The EU designated Iran’s IRGC a terrorist organization, prompting Iran to warn it would respond immediately and forcefully to any U.S. attack. An Israeli official said airstrikes alone won’t topple Iran’s regime, suggesting ground forces would be needed. Meanwhile, Israel and the U.S. remain closely coordinated, with Israel’s military intelligence chief meeting White House officials this week.
- Many Vizhnitz Chassidim are traveling to Eretz Yisrael to mark 12 Shevat, a date they regard as the Rosh Hashanah of their Chassidus, celebrated with special gatherings and spiritual events.
- New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced an online portal for residents to upload photos and videos of ICE operations, saying officials want transparency around federal immigration enforcement. She made the announcement on The Daily Show and criticized ICE’s conduct, referencing recent controversial shootings by immigration agents in Minneapolis.(njglobe)
- Trump sharply criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell for refusing to cut interest rates, arguing rates are unnecessarily high, hurting the economy and national security, and costing the U.S. hundreds of billions in interest. He claims inflation is no longer a threat, tariffs are bringing in massive revenue and strengthening the country, and that the U.S. should have the lowest interest rates in the world. He urges the Fed to cut rates immediately.
- The man arrested for allegedly ramming his vehicle multiple times into a building housing the Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters has been identified as Dan Sohail, 36, of Carteret, New Jersey. He was inside 770 earlier yesterday and had spoken with bochurim. The suspect had also been seen at other Chabad centers in recent months. The man approached them near 770 and asked when the farbrengen for Yud Shevat was taking place. Footage online Shows Suspect in 770 Vehicle Ramming Had Been Inside Chabad Headquarters Weeks Earlier According to sources familiar with the encounter, the man told those inside the building that he was Jewish. Based on those statements, an impromptu bar mitzvah celebration was held, during which participants danced with him before he put on tefillin.
- Trump claimed Democrats have stopped talking about an “affordability crisis,” arguing prices for gas, groceries, travel, cars, and rent are falling, leaving Democrats with little to criticize economically.
- The BBC has issued an apology after its International Holocaust Memorial Day coverage failed to explicitly state that the six million people murdered by the Nazis were Jews, an omission that drew sharp criticism and was described as “hurtful, disrespectful and wrong,” according to a report in The Times.
- Trump posts on truth social : Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has just released HUNDREDS OF BOMBSHELL RUSSIAGATE DOCUMENTS proving that Barack Obama personally ordered CIA agents to manufacture false intelligence on President Trump and was actively “working with the enemy” to undermine and erode Americans’ confidence in our democracy and President Trump’s LANDSLIDE 2016 VICTORY. This was a coup attempt by Barack Hussein Obama and his cronies… As Jesse Watters said “Whatever happens to these guys is not revenge… it’s accountability. And it’s time for people to pay the price.” ARREST OBAMA NOW!
- The Great Falls in Paterson, NJ continues to freeze over days after the massive weekend snowstorm. Walkways, benches and railings near the 77-foot tall waterfall were freezing on Wednesday following two straight days of bitterly cold temperatures
PSA: All township residents can apply for the Lakewood shuttle bus liason project offering up to $300k. Any Lakewood resident who believes they are capable of serving as a liaison may apply. See the proposal for application HERE must be in by Feb 2.
- Ocean County officials defended their response to last weekend’s snowstorm amid criticism that some county roads weren’t cleared for days. They say over 200 employees worked around the clock to maintain 630 miles of roads, making repeated plowing passes as snow continued to fall. Multiple county departments were involved, with Vehicle Services keeping plows operational. Officials urged patience, citing below-freezing temperatures and the threat of additional winter weather, and stressed that public safety remains the top priority.
- A 74-year-old homeless woman was found dead in her car in a Toms River Walmart parking lot. Authorities say the death is not suspicious. Advocates say the case highlights overcrowded warming shelters and a growing number of people in Ocean County living in cars and tents during the cold.
- Satmar rebbbe arrives back home in Monroe after spending winter vacation in Palm Springs
Mir Yerushalayim promo for a Adirei HaTorah style event in 2 weeks at a stadium in Yerushalayim gathering all the bnei yeshiva under one roof.
Hashkafa With Rav Gershon Ribner Shlita
A baal Teshuva with a passion for dogs seeks acceptance in a Charaidy community Misconduct of a Rov that deserved being relieved of his responsibilities Cultural and religious shocks expected doing a shidduch of varying extractions Clutching basic Jewish beliefs in the face of hardships
Chasunas:
Weinglas - Friedman Lake Terrace
Kleinbard - Londismski Bais Faiga
Mintz - Gold Ateres Reva
Birnbaum - Rochworger Fountain Ballroom
Kaufman - Dresdner Ateres Esther
Burstyn- - Weisberg Ateres Blima
Tonight low of 7° Clear skies. Very cold
- Learning program at Twillory in Toms River in conjunction with Artscroll followed by Siyum.
Weather: 24° cloudy skies very cold.
NWS forecast for motzei shabbos Watching a potential winter storm. Cloudy with light snow developing after midnight. Chance of snow 40%. About one inch of snow is expected.
Update on weekend storm: Both the euro and Canadian models from overnight keep the weekend storm just offshore and a miss. The gfs currently stands alone with bringing it closer to the coast.
- Tonight A car rammed into one of the entrances of 770 Eastern Parkway Chabad Headquarters on Wednesday evening. NYPD and emergency crews are on the scene. No injuries reported driver was arrested on scene.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, joined by NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and and NYS Attorney General Tish James, visited 770 Eastern Parkway on Wednesday in the aftermath of a ramming attack on the building of Chabad Headquarters in Crown Heights.
The NYPD is investigating the incident which occurred at around 8:45 PM on Wednesday, as the Shul was packed with bochurim following a video screening event and many who were heading into the Shul for Farbrengens to mark Yud Shevat.
Mayor Mamdani wrote on X:
“I am at 770 Chabad World Headquarters in Crown Heights, where a man intentionally, and repeatedly, crashed his car into the building. I am relieved that no one was injured in this horrifying incident.
- Trump Shares Clip Questioning Ilhan Omar 'Attack,' Suggests Staged Incident, Highlights Audience Member's Reaction new angle of the so-called Ilhan Omar "attack".
'Watch the nod then the immediate response from the guy in the front row. And after he sprays her with something, she has absolutely no concern about what it could be and continues.
- Bingo sale Salmon $6.99
- The vote on the Knesset’s 2026 state budget passed its first reading late on Wednesday night, after Shas and United Torah Judaism voted fkr for it . A slight majority of 62 MKs out of the 120 voted in favor of the budget proposal, while 55 opposed it. Agudath Yisroel MK voted against it.
- 5pm storm Update: A developing coastal storm is expected to intensify into a strong nor’easter or bomb cyclone this weekend, but its exact track remains uncertain. Northwestern New Jersey is increasingly likely to see little or no snow, while the best chance for snow is in southeastern New Jersey, especially along the coast from Monmouth to Cape May. If the storm hits, impacts would be Saturday night through Sunday, with strong winds and possible coastal flooding.
- Wall Street Journal: Iran has already rejected the terms of the Trump administration. According to a senior official in the administration, Tehran will not compromise on "its right to continue enriching uranium for civilian purposes and to maintain its missile arsenal, which is essential for its defense"
- The FBI conducted activity at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operations Center in Georgia, allegedly connected to investigations related to the 2020 election.
- Update: The kinus for avreichim tonight in BMG is to promote harbotzas HaTorah and encouraging Kollel yungelite to move to other cities for Torah learning. Reb Elya Ber Wachtfoigel wrote a ketter praising those who make this sacrifice, saying it’s vital for the future of Torah.
- President Trump announces new details on "Trump Accounts" for newborns at the initiative's launch in DC. “Over the next 15 years, we're going to put $3–$4 trillion dollars of wealth into the hands of young Americans who otherwise would have really started out with nothing. It's really an amazing thing.”
- An Atzeres Chizuk for Bnei Torah will take place this evening at 7:15 p.m. at Beth Medrash Govoh, Ateres Esther hall in the Herzka building, downstairs. Divrei chizuk will be delivered by the Rosh Yeshiva, HaRav Yisroel Neuman shlita, followed by a drasha by Harav Elya Chaim Swerdloff, Rosh Yeshivas Paterson, focusing on the role and mission of a Ben Torah in today’s times.
- The Lakewood Board of Education plans to approve up to $115,000 in taxpayer funds to fight a proposed state takeover of the financially troubled school district. The board is also set to authorize an additional $20,000 to defend Superintendent Laura Winters in an ongoing discrimination lawsuit filed by an assistant principal alleging denial of promotions based on race and age. APP
- Snow continues to pile up along township roads, leaving many streets reduced to a single drivable lane. Patches of ice remain on numerous roadways as temperatures stay below freezing. In previous storms, township crews used tractors to cart snow away, but that has not appeared to happen this time. Instead, snow is repeatedly pushed back and forth as residents clear parking spots, with shoveled snow often ending up blocking driveways again.
- Giyus: Two frum parties in Netanyahu’s coalition Degel HaTorah and Shas are expected to back the 2026 state budget in its first reading, allowing it to move forward after a two-day delay caused by disputes over a Charedi draft law. A Degel HaTorah spokesman said support is “the direction” things are heading, but stressed that no final decision has been made. The party’s spiritual leader, Rabbi Dov Lando, is still deliberating and will decide only after a meeting with Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chair Boaz Bismuth about the conscription bill.
- The former Elks Lodge building on West Kennedy Boulevard is now the subject of an application to operate a school, with the applicant listed as Skver of Lakewood.
-- Vaccination rates among New Jersey children continue to decline as religious exemptions rise, raising concerns among public health experts about a possible resurgence of vaccine-preventable illnesses. According to the state Department of Health, 24,962 children were exempted from vaccines for religious reasons in the 2024–25 school year a nearly 25% increase from the prior year. While this represents only 5% of all pre-K, kindergarten, first grade, sixth grade, and transfer students, it is almost three times higher than a decade ago. Ocean County leads with 3,773 exemptions (10.5%), followed by Monmouth County with 3,000 exemptions (9.1%).
- TAG will hold an asifa for women in Lakewood on Wednesday, February 4, at Lakewood Middle School. Speakers will include Rav Elya Ber Wachtfogel, Rav Dovid Bresslauer, and Rav Malkiel Kotler, and the program will focus on issues related to AI.
- President Trump just released this statement regarding the USS Abraham Lincoln strike fleet and Iran: "A massive Armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose. It is a larger fleet, headed by the great Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln, than that sent to Venezuela. Like with Venezuela, it is, ready, willing, and able to rapidly fulfill its mission, with speed and violence, if necessary. Hopefully Iran will quickly “Come to the Table” and negotiate a fair and equitable deal - NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS - one that is good for all parties. Time is running out, it is truly of the essence! As I told Iran once before, MAKE A DEAL! They didn’t, and there was “Operation Midnight Hammer,” a major destruction of Iran. The next attack will be far worse! Don’t make that happen again. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP"
- A petition effort to recall Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick has failed after organizers fell short of the required signatures. The group collected 16,963 valid signatures by the Jan. 26 deadline, below the 18,464 needed to trigger a special recall election. Rodrick criticized the failed recall attempt and compared himself to former President Donald Trump.
- Trump: Surprisingly, Mayor Jacob Frey just stated that, “Minneapolis does not, and will not, enforce Federal Immigration Laws.” This is after having had a very good conversation with him. Could somebody in his inner sanctum please explain that this statement is a very serious violation of the Law, and that he is PLAYING WITH FIRE!
- The Chief Rabbinate of Israel has issued a serious kashrus warning after discovering major failures in nikkur on frozen beef imported from Paraguay. As a result, issurei cheilev were found in popular asado cuts that were sold as kosher. The problem appears to span multiple shechita and production seasons over roughly two years, meaning large quantities may already be in private homes, butcher shops, and institutional kitchens. Consumers are urged to check the origin of their meat and follow Rabbanut guidance immediately.
- Hundreds pay last respects at funeral of Israel’s final hostage, Ran Gvili, in Meitar netanyahu said "The closing of the grave of Ran Gvili seals the painful reality of the presence of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip. All of them, the living and the deceased, we have brought them all home from enemy territory."
- KLM has canceled plans to resume flights to Tel Aviv, announcing that service to Ben Gurion Airport will remain suspended indefinitely due to ongoing security concerns amid heightened regional tensions.
- Israel is reviewing reports that the US and Iran are holding quiet talks and that Washington has set preconditions for possible negotiations toward a new nuclear deal. Israeli officials are worried any agreement could be unfavorable from Israel’s perspective. Meanwhile, President Trump sent a message to Iran saying he prefers a deal but warned that an additional US naval force is heading to the region.
- Israel has cleared land in southern Gaza for the construction of a camp for Palestinians, potentially equipped with surveillance and facial recognition technology at its entrance, retired Brig.-Gen. (res.) Amir Avivi told Reuters in an interview.
- Hamas says it is ready to transfer the governance of Gaza to a Palestinian technocratic committee, while insisting the key Rafah Border Crossing be fully reopened within days, per the recent announcement of the technocratic committee’s chair.
- PM Netanyahu: We agreed to open the Rafah crossing; those who exit and those who enter undergo our full inspection. We are responsible for security at the Rafah crossing; the PA only issues a stamp for some visas. I don't think the Palestinian Authority will enter to manage Gaza, because the conditions President Trump presented to them are as long as the distance from here to Cyprus and back.
- A suspect in a potential terror stabbing at the Tunnels crossing near Yerushalayim was neutralized on Wednesday afternoon, the IDF and Israel Police confirmed.
No injuries have been reported, and IDF and police personnel are on the scene investigating the incident.
Chasunas:
Rottenberg - Gartenhause Ateres Reva
Tenenbaum - Berenbaum Fountain Ballroom
Drandoff - Maza Kesser Moshe Yehuda (both sides from out of town would appreciate locals joining the simcha)
Greenspan - Packer Cedar Palace
Levy - Lehman Ateres Chaim Elazar
Rosenberg - Laskin Ateres Blima
Fallas - Lancz Ateres Esther
Weather tonight low of 11° Mostly clear. Very cold.
Weather: 26° Cloudy skies. Flurries or snow showers possible late Winds at 10 to 20 mph.
Forecasters are tracking a potential coastal storm that could bring snow to New Jersey late Saturday into Sunday. While the chance for impactful snow and wind has increased, meteorologists say the storm’s track remains uncertain and confidence is still low as of Tuesday.
Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed by a man wielding a syringe with an unknown liquid during a town hall event in Minneapolis, while calling for the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
- Jackson council meeting tonight watch Here
- Trump on Iran: “There is another beautiful armada floating beautifully toward Iran right now, so we will see. I hope they make a deal. I hope they make a deal.”
- Netanyahu: We are on the verge of completing the passage of the Draft Law. I hope we’ll pass both the budget and the Draft Law.
- Giyus law ready for vote in Knesset
Boaz Bismuth announced that the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee has finished reviewing all sections of the Draft Law and is close to voting on it. He emphasized that after years of delays, the law is finally advancing toward approval, framing it as a historic step that will strengthen both the Israeli military and society.
- Netanyahu Blames Biden administration: Our fighters fell because we didn't have enough ammunition due to arms embargo. That changed when Trump took office.
- 3pm Update on next storm: A potential coastal storm could impact New Jersey next weekend (late Saturday, 1/31, into Sunday or early Monday). Chances of snow have increased slightly to 40–50%, though it’s still too early to call a hit or miss due to the storm’s uncertainty. Three scenarios remain: total miss (30%), direct hit (10%), or a “coast hugger” impacting southern and eastern areas (60%). Precipitation is expected to begin Saturday night, with Sunday as the main storm day. Overall, there’s a good chance New Jersey sees some snow, but exact amounts and locations remain unclear. Nj1015 weather
- Lakewood, NJ – Emergency Power Outage: An emergency power outage is planned this afternoon, January 27, for northeast Lakewood while crews make urgent electrical repairs. About 4,872 customers may lose service between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Officials say the outage is necessary for safety and to prevent more extensive damage. Affected residents will receive reverse notifications.
- Another frum radio station has gone live on the FM dial in the Lakewood area. 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.
- President Trump says he told Tim Walz and Jacob Frey to just GIVE UP their criminals.
"If they do that, then it all goes away!" "They have criminals, and all I said is, 'just give us your criminals.'"
- An ICE raid took place yesterday in Toms River, near Whitesville Road, resulting in several individuals being detained.
- Howell, NJ Route 9 Alert: Heavy traffic reported near Howell ShopRite after a truck took down a utility pole, causing a power outage.
- Jewish community sources in Iran reported this afternoon that there were no Jewish fatalities or injuries during the protests, contradicting online reports. They added that members of the community did not take part in anti-regime demonstrations.
Several community members were reportedly detained “by mistake” on suspicion of involvement in the protests, and community leaders said they hope the individuals will be released soon.
- Chavivim roadside assistance of Ocean county has responded to hundreds of calls during and after the storm. To reach Chavivim dial 718-871-7299.
- Chavivim PSA: Multiple reports of Honda Odyssey vehicles experiencing window closure issues during wet weather. If you have a 2023 model and up please avoid opening windows during rain or snow,it may not close properly
- Some Gulf officials privately believe a major U.S. strike on Iran is "likely" and that President Trump would probably target Iran’s political leadership, according to The Economist.
- Lakewood: A snowboarder being towed by a vehicle on Faraday Avenue lost control, veered into oncoming traffic, and was struck late Sunday night. The rider was hospitalized in stable condition. The driver will face summonses and charges for endangering another person.
- Giyus: Amid rising tensions within the coalition, the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Security Committee held another discussion today on the draft of the conscription law, as the legislation nears its final stages. At the same time, the Charedi parties face a critical decision: whether to continue advancing the law even without clear legal backing, given the ongoing disagreement with the committee’s legal advisors.
- Iran issues warning to U.S. Navy: An AI-generated video released on channels linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, titled “Message to the aircraft carrier Lincoln,” depicts vessels, cruise missiles, and Iranian naval activity. The video appears intended to send a deterrent message.
- After 29 years, the pizzeria side of Shalom Pizza in Philadelphia will be closing in early March. The restaurant has been operating under the supervision of Keystone K Kosher Hashgacha.
- Security officials in Lebanon estimate, via a media outlet from the United Arab Emirates, that even if the United States takes action in Iran, Hezbollah will not intervene immediately unless it concludes that the Trump administration’s goal is to overthrow the regime.Amit Segal
- Hostages Square Clock Stops After 843 Days At 5:35 p.m., the clock at Hostages Square which had been counting the 843 days and 12 hours since 251 people were abducted into Gaza was stopped in a symbolic moment of closure. The move follows yesterday’s return of the final hostage held in the Strip, Master Sgt. Ran Gvili.
- NJ.com reports on Lakewood’s school board that it will fight the state’s plan to take over its school district, arguing the unusual move is “neither warranted nor in the best interest” of the Ocean County community.
- Giyus: IDF representative in the knesset estimates: ‘80% of draft evaders and those who have received arrest warrants come from the charedi community.’”
- Tremps will hit 24 today with sun at 12 pm but not enough to melt the ice on the surfaces
Many roads remain icy after the storm. Too many streets weren’t properly cleared, leaving turn lanes and sides buried and roads reduced to single lanes. With temperatures below freezing all week, conditions remain dangerous
- Forecasters are tracking a potential coastal storm that could bring snow to New Jersey late Saturday into Sunday. While the chance for impactful snow and wind has increased, meteorologists say the storm’s track remains uncertain and confidence is still low as of Tuesday.
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- LPD Alert: There is a widespread power outage affecting areas throughout town, including multiple traffic signals. Emergency personnel are actively responding to restore service. Please use extreme caution when traveling.
-A chaotic morning unfolded after a car crashed into a utility pole, knocking out power along Oak Street, Vine, Chestnut, and the Lakewood Commons area. Schools announced closures as traffic gridlocked on Oak Street, leaving parents already en route with their children unsure where to go.
- Cedarbridge Avenue with many Icy spots residents can call the Ocean County Road Dept
732-929-2133
- The Lakewood Branch of Ocean County Library will have a delayed opening at 1:00PM.
- Lakewood public schools are closed today
סגולה לפרנסה לומר בכל יום את פרשת המן. עניין זה מוזכר כבר ב'ארבעה טורים' (אורח חיים סי' שא - 'טוב לומר פרשת המן'), ומרן הבית יוסף ביאר "כדי שיאמין שכל מזונותיו באין לו בהשגחה", וב'פרישה': "בירושלמי דברכות איתא, כל האומר פרשת המן בכל יום, מובטח לו שלא יתמעטו מזונותיו". לגבי אמירת פרשת המן בשבת, פסק רבינו בעל ה'באר היטב': (סימן א' סעיף קטן ט') "וגם בשבת יוכל לומר פרשת המן". היו שנהגו להוסיף תפילות ובקשות על פרנסה לאחר אמירת פרשת המן, אולם בשבת אין לומר את התפילות. וכן ידוע ומפורסם בין החסידים בשם הרה"ק רבי מנחם מנדל מרימינוב זצוק"ל זיע"א כי סגולה מיוחדת לומר את פרשת המן (שניים מקרא ואחד תרגום) ביום שלישי בשבוע שקוראים בו את פרשת בשלח
יְהִי רָצוֹן מִלְּפָנֶיךָ יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ וֵאלֹהֵי אֲבוֹתֵינוּ שֶׁתַּזְמִין פַּרְנָסָה לְכָל עַמְּךָ בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל וּפַרְנָסָתִי וּפַרְנָסַת אַנְשֵׁי בֵיתִי בִּכְלָלָם. בְּנַחַת וְלֹא בְּצַעַר בְּכָבוֹד וְלֹא בְּבִזּוּי בְּהֶתֵּר וְלֹא בְּאִסּוּר כְּדֵי שֶׁנּוּכַל לַעֲבוֹד עֲבוֹדָתֶךָ וְלִלְמוֹד תּוֹרָתֶךָ כְּמוֹ שֶׁזַנְתָּ לַאֲבוֹתֵינוּ מָן בַּמִּדְבָּר בְּאֶרֶץ צִיָּה וַעֲרָבָה:
וַיֹּאמֶר יְיָ אֶל משֶׁה הִנְנִי מַמְטִיר לָכֶם לֶחֶם מִן הַשָּׁמָיִם וְיָצָא הָעָם וְלָקְטוּ דְּבַר יוֹם בְּיוֹמוֹ לְמַעַן אֲנַסֶּנּוּ הֲיֵלֵךְ בְּתוֹרָתִי אִם לֹא: וַאֲמַר יְיָ לְמֹשֶׁה הָא אֲנָא מָחֵית לְכוֹן לַחְמָא מִן שְׁמַיָּא וְיִפְּקוּן עַמָּא וְיִלְקְטוּן פִּתְגַּם יוֹם בְּיוֹמֵיהּ בְּדִיל דַּאֲנַסִּנּוּן הַיְהָכוּן בְּאוֹרַיְתִי אִם לָא: וְהָיָה בַּיּוֹם הַשִּׁשִּׁי וְהֵכִינוּ אֵת אֲשֶׁר יָבִיאוּ וְהָיָה מִשְׁנֶה עַל אֲשֶׁר יִלְקְטוּ יוֹם יוֹם: וִיהֵי בְּיוֹמָא שְׁתִיתָאָה וִיתַקְּנוּן יָת דְּיַיְתוּן וִיהֵי עַל חַד תְּרֵין עַל דְּיִלְקְטוּן יוֹם יוֹם: וַיֹּאמֶר משֶׁה וְאַהֲרֹן אֶל כָּל בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל עֶרֶב וִידַעְתֶּם כִּי יְיָ הוֹצִיא אֶתְכֶם מֵאֶרֶץ מִצְרָיִם: וַאֲמַר מֹשֶׁה וְאַהֲרֹן לְכָל בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל בְּרַמְשָׁא וְתִדְּעוּן אֲרֵי יְיָ אַפֵּיק יָתְכוֹן מֵאַרְעָא דְמִצְרָיִם: וּבֹקֶר וּרְאִיתֶם אֶת כְּבוֹד יְיָ בְּשָׁמְעוֹ אֶת תְּלֻנֹּתֵיכֶם עַל יְיָ וְנַחְנוּ מָה כִּי תַלִּינוּ עָלֵינוּ: וּבְצַפְרָא וְתֶחֱזוּן יָת יְקָרָא דַיְיָ כַּד שְׁמִיעַ (קֳדָמוֹהִי) יָת תֻּרְעֲמוּתְכוֹן עַל מֵימְרָא דַיְיָ וְנַחְנָא מָה אֲרֵי אַתְרַעַמְתּוּן עֲלָנָא: וַיֹּאמֶר משֶׁה בְּתֵת יְיָ לָכֶם בָּעֶרֶב בָּשָׂר לֶאֱכֹל וְלֶחֶם בַּבֹּקֶר לִשְׂבֹּעַ בִּשְׁמֹעַ יְיָ אֶת תְּלֻנֹּתֵיכֶם אֲשֶׁר אַתֶּם מַלִּינִם עָלָיו וְנַחְנוּ מָה לֹא עָלֵינוּ תְלֻנֹּתֵיכֶם כִּי עַל יְיָ: וַאֲמַר מֹשֶׁה בִּדְיִתַּן יְיָ לְכוֹן בְּרַמְשָׁא בִּסְרָא לְמֵיכַל וְלַחְמָא בְּצַפְרָא לְמִסְבַּע בְּדִשְׁמִיעַן קֳדָם יְיָ יָת תֻּרְעֲמוּתְכוֹן דִּי אַתּוּן מִתְרַעֲמִין עֲלוֹהִי וְנַחְנָא מָא לָא עֲלָנָא תֻּרְעֲמוּתְכוֹן אֶלָּהֵן עַל מֵימְרָא דַיְיָ: וַיֹּאמֶר משֶׁה אֶל אַהֲרֹן אֱמֹר אֶל כָּל עֲדַת בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל קִרְבוּ לִפְנֵי יְיָ כִּי שָׁמַע אֵת תְּלֻנֹּתֵיכֶם: וַאֲמַר מֹשֶׁה לְאַהֲרֹן אֱמַר לְכָל כְּנִשְׁתָּא דִּבְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל קְרִיבוּ קֳדָם יְיָ אֲרֵי שְׁמִיעַן קֳדָמוֹהִי יָת תֻּרְעֲמוּתְכוֹן: וַיְהִי כְּדַבֵּר אַהֲרֹן אֶל כָּל עֲדַת בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל וַיִּפְנוּ אֶל הַמִּדְבָּר וְהִנֵּה כְּבוֹד יְיָ נִרְאָה בֶּעָנָן: וַהֲוָה כַּד מַלִּיל אַהֲרֹן עִם כָּל כְּנִשְׁתָּא דִבְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל וְאִתְפְּנִיּוּ לְמַדְבְּרָא וְהָא יְקָרָא דַיְיָ אִתְגְּלִי בַּעֲנָנָא: וַיְדַבֵּר יְיָ אֶל משֶׁה לֵּאמֹר: וּמַלִּיל יְיָ עִם מֹשֶׁה לְמֵימָר: שָׁמַעְתִּי אֶת תְּלוּנֹּת בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל דַּבֵּר אֲלֵהֶם לֵאמֹר בֵּין הָעַרְבַּיִם תֹּאכְלוּ בָשָׂר וּבַבֹּקֶר תִּשְׂבְּעוּ לָחֶם וִידַעְתֶּם כִּי אֲנִי יְיָ אֱלֹהֵיכֶם: שְׁמִיעַ קֳדָמַי יָת תֻּרְעֲמַת בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל מַלֵּיל עִמְּהוֹן לְמֵימַר בֵּין שִׁמְשַׁיָּא תֵּיכְלוּן בִּסְרָא וּבְצַפְרָא תִּשְׂבְּעוּן לַחְמָא וְתִדְּעוּן אֲרֵי אֲנָא יְיָ אֱלָהָכוֹן: וַיְהִי בָעֶרֶב וַתַּעַל הַשְּׂלָו וַתְּכַס אֶת הַמַּחֲנֶה וּבַבֹּקֶר הָיְתָה שִׁכְבַת הַטָּל סָבִיב לַמַּחֲנֶה: וַהֲוָה בְרַמְשָׁא וּסְלֵיקַת סְלָיו וַחֲפַת יָת מַשְׁרִיתָא וּבְצַפְרָא הֲוַת נְחָתַת טַלָּא סְחוֹר סְחוֹר לְמַשְׁרִיתָא: וַתַּעַל שִׁכְבַת הַטָּל וְהִנֵּה עַל פְּנֵי הַמִּדְבָּר דַּק מְחֻסְפָּס דַּק כַּכְּפֹר עַל הָאָרֶץ: וּסְלֵיקַת נְחָתַת טַלָּא וְהָא עַל אַפֵּי מַדְבְּרָא דַּעְדַּק מְקַלַּף דַּעְדַּק כְּגִיר כִּגְלִידָא עַל אַרְעָא: וַיִּרְאוּ בְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל וַיֹּאמְרוּ אִישׁ אֶל אָחִיו מָן הוּא כִּי לֹא יָדְעוּ מַה הוּא וַיֹּאמֶר משֶׁה אֲלֵהֶם הוּא הַלֶּחֶם אֲשֶׁר נָתַן יְיָ לָכֶם לְאָכְלָה: וַחֲזוֹ בְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל וַאֲמָרוּ גְּבַר לַאֲחוּהִי מַנָּא הוּא אֲרֵי לָא יְדָעוּ מָה הוּא וַאֲמַר מֹשֶׁה לְהוֹן הוּא לַחְמָא דִּיהַב יְיָ לְכוֹן לְמֵיכָל: זֶה הַדָּבָר אֲשֶׁר צִוָּה יְיָ לִקְטוּ מִמֶּנּוּ אִישׁ לְפִי אָכְלוֹ עֹמֶר לַגֻּלְגֹּלֶת מִסְפַּר נַפְשֹׁתֵיכֶם אִישׁ לַאֲשֶׁר בְּאָהֳלוֹ תִּקָּחוּ: דֵּין פִּתְגָּמָא דִּי פַקִּיד יְיָ לְקוּטוּ מִנֵּיהּ גְּבַר לְפוּם מֵיכְלֵיהּ עֻמְרָא לְגֻלְגַּלְתָּא מִנְיַן נַפְשָׁתֵיכוֹן גְּבַר לְדִי בְמַשְׁכְּנֵיהּ תִּסְּבוּן: וַיַּעֲשׂוּ כֵן בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל וַיִּלְקְטוּ הַמַּרְבֶּה וְהַמַּמְעִיט: וַעֲבָדוּ כֵן בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל וּלְקָטוּ דְּאַסְגֵּי וּדְאַזְעֵר: וַיָּמֹדּוּ בָעֹמֶר וְלֹא הֶעְדִּיף הַמַּרְבֶּה וְהַמַּמְעִיט לֹא הֶחְסִיר אִישׁ לְפִי אָכְלוֹ לָקָטוּ: וּכְלוֹ בְעֻמְרָא וְלָא אוֹתַר דְּאַסְגֵּי וּדְאַזְעֵר לָא חַסִּיר גְּבַר לְפוּם מֵיכְלֵיהּ לְקָטוּ: וַיֹּאמֶר משֶׁה אֲלֵהֶם אִישׁ אַל יוֹתֵר מִמֶּנּוּ עַד בֹּקֶר: וַאֲמַר מֹשֶׁה לְהוֹן אֱנַשׁ לָא יַשְׁאַר מִנֵּיהּ עַד צַפְרָא: וְלֹא שָׁמְעוּ אֶל משֶׁה וַיּוֹתִרוּ אֲנָשִׁים מִמֶּנּוּ עַד בֹּקֶר וַיָּרֻם תּוֹלָעִים וַיִּבְאַשׁ וַיִּקְצֹף עֲלֵהֶם משֶׁה: וְלָא קַבִּילוּ מִן מֹשֶׁה וְאַשְׁאָרוּ גֻבְרַיָּא מִנֵּיהּ עַד צַפְרָא וּרְחֵשׁ רִיחֲשָׁא וּסְרִי וּרְגֵז עֲלֵיהוֹן מֹשֶׁה: וַיִּלְקְטוּ אֹתוֹ בַּבֹּקֶר בַּבֹּקֶר אִישׁ כְּפִי אָכְלוֹ וְחַם הַשֶּׁמֶשׁ וְנָמָס: וּלְקָטוּ יָתֵיהּ בִּצְפַר בִּצְפָר גְּבַר לְפוּם מֵיכְלֵיהּ וּמָה דְמִשְׁתָּאַר מִנֵּיהּ עַל אַפֵּי חַקְלָא כַּד חֲמָא עֲלוֹהִי שִׁמְשָׁא פָּשָׁר: וַיְהִי בַּיּוֹם הַשִּׁשִּׁי לָקְטוּ לֶחֶם מִשְׁנֶה שְׁנֵי הָעֹמֶר לָאֶחָד וַיָּבֹאוּ כָּל נְשִׂיאֵי הָעֵדָה וַיַּגִּידוּ לְמשֶׁה: וַהֲוָה בְּיוֹמָא שְׁתִיאָתָאָה לְקָטוּ לַחְמָא עַל חַד תְּרֵין תְּרֵין עֻמְרִין לְחַד וְאֲתוֹ כָּל רַבְרְבֵי כְנִשְׁתָּא וְחַוִּיאוּ לְמֹשֶׁה: וַיֹּאמֶר אֲלֵהֶם הוּא אֲשֶׁר דִּבֶּר יְיָ שַׁבָּתוֹן שַׁבַּת קֹדֶשׁ לַיְיָ מָחָר אֵת אֲשֶׁר תֹּאפוּ אֵפוּ וְאֵת אֲשֶׁר תְּבַשְּׁלוּ בַּשֵּׁלוּ וְאֵת כָּל הָעֹדֵף הַנִּיחוּ לָכֶם לְמִשְׁמֶרֶת עַד הַבֹּקֶר: וַאֲמַר לְהוֹן הוּא דִּי מַלִּיל יְיָ שְׁבָתָא שְׁבַת קוּדְשָׁא קֳדָם יְיָ מְחָר יָת דִּי אַתּוּן עֲתִידִין לְמֵפָא אֱפוֹ וְיָת דִּי אַתּוּן עֲתִידִין לְבַשָּׁלָא בַּשִּׁילוּ וְיָת כָּל מוֹתָרָא אַצְנָעוּ לְכוֹן לְמַטְּרַת עַד צַפְרָא: וַיַּנִּיחוּ אֹתוֹ עַד הַבֹּקֶר כַּאֲשֶׁר צִוָּה משֶׁה וְלֹא הִבְאִישׁ וְרִמָּה לֹא הָיְתָה בּוֹ: וְאַצְנָעוּ יָתֵיהּ עַד צַפְרָא כְּמָא דִּפַקִּיד מֹשֶׁה וְלָא סְרִי וְרִיחֲשָׁא לָא הֲוָה בֵיהּ: וַיֹּאמֶר משֶׁה אִכְלֻהוּ הַיּוֹם כִּי שַׁבָּת הַיּוֹם לַיְיָ הַיּוֹם לֹא תִמְצָאֻהוּ בַּשָּׂדֶה: וַאֲמַר מֹשֶׁה אִכְלוּהִי יוֹמָא דֵין אֲרֵי שַׁבְּתָא יוֹמָא דֵין קֳדָם יְיָ יוֹמָא דֵין לָא תַשְׁכְּחֻנֵּיהּ בְּחַקְלָא: שֵׁשֶׁת יָמִים תִּלְקְטֻהוּ וּבַיּוֹם הַשְּׁבִיעִי שַׁבָּת לֹא יִהְיֶה בּוֹ: שִׁתָּא יוֹמִין תִּלְקְטֻנֵּיהּ וּבְיוֹמָא שְׁבִיעָאָה שַׁבְּתָא לָא יְהֵי בֵיהּ: וַיְהִי בַּיּוֹם הַשְּׁבִיעִי יָצְאוּ מִן הָעָם לִלְקֹט וְלֹא מָצָאוּ: וַהֲוָה בְּיוֹמָא שְׁבִיעָאָה נְפָקוּ מִן עַמָּא לְמִלְקָט וְלָא אַשְׁכָּחוּ: וַיֹּאמֶר יְיָ אֶל משֶׁה עַד אָנָה מֵאַנְתֶּם לִשְׁמֹר מִצְוֹתַי וְתוֹרֹתָי: וַאֲמַר יְיָ לְמֹשֶׁה עַד אֵימָתַי אַתּוּן מְסָרְבִין לְמִטַּר פִּקּוּדַי וְאוֹרָיָתָי: רְאוּ כִּי יְיָ נָתַן לָכֶם הַשַּׁבָּת עַל כֵּן הוּא נֹתֵן לָכֶם בַּיּוֹם הַשִּׁשִּׁי לֶחֶם יוֹמָיִם שְׁבוּ אִישׁ תַּחְתָּיו אַל יֵצֵא אִישׁ מִמְּקֹמוֹ בַּיּוֹם הַשְּׁבִיעִי: חֲזוֹ אֲרֵי יְיָ יְהַב לְכוֹן שַׁבְּתָא עַל כֵּן הוּא יָהֵב לְכוֹן בְּיוֹמָא שְׁתִיתָאָה לְחֵם תְּרֵין יוֹמִין תִּיבוּ אֱנַשׁ תְּחוֹתוֹהִי לָא יִפּוֹק אֱנַשׁ מֵאַתְרֵיהּ בְּיוֹמָא שְׁבִיעָאָה: וַיִשְׁבְּתוּ הָעָם בַּיּוֹם הַשְּׁבִעִי: וְנָחוּ עַמָּא בְּיוֹמָא שְׁבִיעָאָה: וַיִּקְרְאוּ בֵית יִשְׂרָאֵל אֶת שְׁמוֹ מָן וְהוּא כְּזֶרַע גַּד לָבָן וְטַעְמוֹ כְּצַפִּיחִת בִּדְבָשׁ: וּקְרוֹ בֵית יִשְׂרָאֵל יָת שְׁמֵיהּ מָן וְהוּא כְּבַר זְרַע גַּדָּא חִוָּר וְטַעֲמֵיהּ כְּאִסְקְרֵיטָוָן בִּדְבָשׁ: וַיֹּאמֶר משֶׁה זֶה הַדָּבָר אֲשֶׁר צִוָּה יְיָ מְלֹא הָעֹמֶר מִמֶּנּוּ לְמִשְׁמֶרֶת לְדֹרֹתֵיכֶם לְמַעַן יִרְאוּ אֶת הַלֶּחֶם אֲשֶׁר הֶאֱכַלְתִּי אֶתְכֶם בַּמִּדְבָּר בְּהוֹצִיאִי אֶתְכֶם מֵאֶרֶץ מִצְרָיִם: וַאֲמַר מֹשֶׁה דֵּין פִּתְגָּמָא דִּי פַקִּיד יְיָ מְלֵי עֻמְרָא מִנֵּיהּ לְמַטְּרָא לְדָרֵיכוֹן בְּדִיל דְּיֶחֱזוּן יָת לַחְמָא דִּי אוֹכָלִית יָתְכוֹן בְּמַדְבְּרָא בְּאַפָּקוּתִי יָתְכוֹן מֵאַרְעָא דְמִצְרָיִם: וַיֹּאמֶר משֶׁה אֶל אַהֲרֹן קַח צִנְצֶנֶת אַחַת וְתֶן שָׁמָּה מְלֹא הָעֹמֶר מָן וְהַנַּח אֹתוֹ לִפְנֵי יְיָ לְמִשְׁמֶרֶת לְדֹרֹתֵיכֶם: וַאֲמַר מֹשֶׁה לְאַהֲרֹן סַב צְלוֹחִית חֲדָא וְהַב תַּמָּן מְלֵי עֻמְרָא מָן וְאַצְנַע יָתֵיהּ קֳדָם יְיָ לְמַטְרָא לְדָרֵיכוֹן: כַּאֲשֶׁר צִוָּה יְיָ אֶל משֶׁה וַיַּנִּיחֵהוּ אַהֲרֹן לִפְנֵי הָעֵדֻת לְמִשְׁמָרֶת: כְּמָא דִי פַקִּיד יְיָ לְמֹשֶׁה וְאַצְנְעֵיהּ אַהֲרֹן קֳדָם סַהֲדוּתָא לְמַטְּרָא: וּבְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל אָכְלוּ אֶת הַמָּן אַרְבָּעִים שָׁנָה עַד בֹּאָם אֶל אֶרֶץ נוֹשָׁבֶת אֶת הַמָּן אָכְלוּ עַד בֹּאָם אֶל קְצֵה אֶרֶץ כְּנָעַן: וּבְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל אֲכָלוּ יָת מַנָּא אַרְבְּעִין שְׁנִין עַד דְּמֵיתֵיהוֹן לְאַרְעָא יָתְבָתָא יָת מַנָּא אֲכָלוּ עַד דְּאָתוֹ לִסְיָפֵי אַרְעָא דִכְנָעַן: וְהָעֹמֶר עֲשִׂרִית הָאֵיפָה הוּא: וְעֻמְרָא חַד מִן עַסְרָא בִּתְלָת סְאִין הוּא:
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אַתָּה הוּא יְיָ לְבַדֶּךָ אַתָּה עָשִׂיתָ אֶת הַשָּׁמַיִם וּשְׁמֵי הַשָּׁמַיִם הָאָרֶץ וְכָל אֲשֶׁר עָלֶיהָ הַיַּמִים וְכָל אֲשֶׁר בָּהֶם וְאַתָּה מְחַיֶּה אֶת כֻּלָּם וְאַתָּה הוּא שֶׁעָשִׂיתָ נִסִּים וְנִפְלָאוֹת גְּדוֹלוֹת תָּמִיד עִם אֲבוֹתֵינוּ גַּם בַּמִּדְבָּר הִמְטַרְתָּ לָהֶם לֶחֶם מִן הַשָּׁמַיִם וּמִצּוּר הַחַלָּמִישׁ הוֹצֵאתָ לָהֶם מַיִם וְגַם נָתַתָּ לָהֶם כָּל צָרְכֵיהֶם שִׂמְלוֹתָם לֹא בָלְתָה מֵעֲלֵיהֶם כֵּן בְּרַחֲמֶיךָ הָרַבִּים וּבַחֲסָדֶיךָ הָעֲצוּמִים תְּזוּנֵנוּ וּתְפַרְנְסֵנוּ וּתְכַלְכְּלֵנוּ וְתַסְפִּיק לָנוּ כָּל צָרְכֵנוּ וְצָרְכֵי עַמְּךָ בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל הַמְרוּבִּים בְּמִלּוּי וּבְרֶוַח בְּלִי טֹרַח וְעָמָל גָּדוֹל מִתַּחַת יָדְךָ הַנְּקִיָּה וְלֹא מִתַּחַת יְדֵי בָשָׂר וָדָם:
יְהִי רָצוֹן מִלְּפָנֶיךָ יְיָ אֱלֹהַי וֵאלֹהֵי אֲבוֹתַי שֶׁתָּכִין לִי וּלְאַנְשֵׁי בֵיתִי כָּל מַחֲסוֹרֵנוּ וְתַזְמִין לָנוּ כָּל צָרְכֵנוּ לְכָל יוֹם וָיּוֹם מֵחַיֵּינוּ דֵי מַחֲסוֹרֵנוּ וּלְכָל שָׁעָה וְשָׁעָה מִשָּׁעוֹתֵינוּ דֵי סִפּוּקֵנוּ וּלְכָל עֶצֶם מֵעֲצָמֵינוּ דֵי מִחְיָתֵנוּ מִיָּדְךָ הַטוֹבָה וְהָרְחָבָה וְלֹא כְּמִעוּט מִפְעָלֵינוּ וְקוֹצֶר חֲסָדֵינוּ וּמִזְעֵיר גְּמוּלוֹתֵינוּ וְיִהְיוּ מְזוֹנוֹתַי וּמְזוֹנוֹת אַנְשֵׁי בֵיתִי וְזַרְעִי וְזֶרַע זַרְעִי מְסוּרִים בְּיָדְךָ וְלֹא בְּיַד בָּשָׂר וָדָם:
Chasunas:
Kagan - Lopian Fountain
Gurevitz - Schanowitz Kesser Moshe Yehuda
Schoenblum - Berman Ateres Esther
Weather low of 12° Mainly clear. Very cold
Tomorrow פרשת המן Tuesday פרשת בשלח
- Dangerous cold comes this week with several nights featuring single digit temperatures and wind chills below zero. Some record lows and record low highs may be in jeopardy later this week. The stretch begins tonight, with a Cold Weather Advisory in place for the entire area.
- LSTA: There will be a 90 minute delay for Tomorrow Tuesday morning bus transportation for all girl schools elementary and high school.
Boys schools are on a regular schedule.
Make sure kids have a safe place to stand at their bus stop as the sidewalks may be covered with snow mounds
- Officials in the Middle East are increasingly worried the United States will strike Iran in the coming days, an attack that could trigger a cycle of retaliation against U.S. bases across the region by Iran and its proxy groups.
If the White House were to order a strike on Iran, the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier could take action within a day or two, military officials say - NYT
- Trump: just had a very good telephone conversation with Mayor Jacob Frey, of Minneapolis. Lots of progress is being made! Tom Homan will be meeting with him tomorrow in order to continue the discussion. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
- Trump increases tariffs on South Korea for autos, lumber, pharma, and all other reciprocal tariffs, from 15% to 25%.
- Trump: I am pleased to report that Venezuela is releasing its Political Prisoners at a rapid rate, which rate will be increasing over the coming short period of time. I’d like to thank the leadership of Venezuela for agreeing to this powerful humanitarian gesture! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
- The Jerusalem Post reports that the administration is examining the possibility of imposing a naval blockade on Iran that would prevent it from exporting oil.
- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has lifted the State of Emergency for all 21 counties in the state, as the storm has now completely ended.
All speed restrictions on state highways are now lifted as well.
- The National Weather Service is monitoring a possible coastal storm next weekend, but it’s too early to tell if New Jersey will be affected.
- Mid Winter vacation in Florida? A strong Arctic blast from Canada will bring Florida’s coldest air of the season this week, with Sunday morning lows in the teens (North), 20s (Central), and 30s (South). Wind chills may reach single digits in northern counties, though the Keys may be spared.
- Axios: President Trump says that the situation with Iran is "in flux" because he sent a "big armada" to the region but thinks the regime genuinely wants to cut a deal. American officials: Iran must change its policy on supporting its proxies in the region
- A senior Iranian military official said U.S. aircraft carriers are not a deterrent but potential targets, claiming Iran closely monitors threats. He said Iran will not start a war but will respond to any threat, warning that any surprise attack would fail and quickly escalate.
- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz: "There is a tangible, dangerous antisemitic contingent on the right. That is gaining traction, gaining popularity, being listened to by young people, and gaining attention."
- storm next weekend..latest Gfs model keeps most of the storm offshore for now
- The Skulener rebbe of lakewood will be spending this coming shabbos parshas Shira in the southern part of town
- A wedding in Lakewood yesterday that was moved up because of the storm ended up lasting about nine and a half hours, from 12:00 p.m. until the mitzvah tantz ended at 9:30 p.m.
-Lakewood cleanup has been uneven, with some areas not touched at all while others saw trucks come by multiple times. Major county roads like Cedarbridge Avenue were a sheet of ice earlier today, and there’s still a lot of cleanup left, especially with the challenge of where to put all the snow. County roads were neglected too.
- Howell Township's Office of Emergency Management reminds residents that sidewalks must be cleared of snow within 12 daylight hours of snowfall stopping.
- Bnei Hayeshiva in BMG were treaded with daniahes as a philanthropist sponsored today's learning in memory of his father
- The USS Abraham Lincoln Aircraft Carrier Strike Group has now entered CENTCOM waters in the Indian Ocean, according to a senior US official, but is not yet on station for any possible future strikes against Iran.
- Trump claims major media polls were deliberately false to influence the 2020 election, which he says he won in a landslide. He calls fraudulent polling a “scam,” criticizes mainstream outlets and even Fox and WSJ, and vows to fight misleading polling practices.
- Giyus: At a meeting with the Knesset’s legal adviser, charedi leaders were told there are major legal obstacles to passing the conscription law. In response, Deri and Gafni said they will block the state budget unless the law is passed.
- Ahead of midwinter vacation, schools are sending parents notifications outlining the rules and allowed options.
- Trump: I am sending Tom Homan to Minnesota tonight. He has not been involved in that area, but knows and likes many of the people there. Tom is tough but fair, and will report directly to me. Separately, a major investigation is going on with respect to the massive 20 Billion Dollar, Plus, Welfare Fraud that has taken place in Minnesota, and is at least partially responsible for the violent organized protests going on in the streets. Additionally, the DOJ and Congress are looking at “Congresswoman” Illhan Omar, who left Somalia with NOTHING, and is now reportedly worth more than 44 Million Dollars. Time will tell all. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DJT
- The FBI has located the people who have funded anti-ICE insurrections and riots in Minnesota Kash Patel: "Investigations ongoing, we made substantialL progress. I can't publicize it. But we found funders, it's not organic!"
- Hundreds of flights were canceled Monday and Tuesday at Newark Liberty and other nearby airports after the storm. On Monday alone, 4,213 U.S. flights were canceled, including more than 1,100 at major New York–New Jersey airports, while only a small number of cancellations are reported so far for Tuesday.
The Admor M'Bishtina trekking to davening in the Lakewood snow
Day 843
- IDF finds final slain hostage Ran Gvili HYD in Gaza cemetery, now bringing his body back to Israel for burial He was the last hostage remaining in Gaza.
Gvili’s remains ID’d by dental, fingerprint match; 250 bodies were checked
- Netanyahu makes a Bracha of Shehecheyanu and removes the pin of the hostages: "We have completed this mission, as I promised, and so we will complete the rest of the missions we have set."
- President Trump reacts to the recovery of the final Israeli hostage remains:
“Just recovered the last Hostage body in GAZA. Thus, got back ALL 20 of the living Hostages, and ALL of the Dead! AMAZING JOB! Most thought of it as an impossible thing to do. Congratulations to my great team of Champions!!! President DJT,” he said on Truth Social.
- Talik Gvili (Ran's father): "We closed the circle - he finally came home, unbelievable. They found him intact, dressed in his uniform. It's an amazing thing. Our pride is greater than the sadness. The funeral is currently planned for next Wednesday. We still can't process that they found Rani."
- Jared Kushner All Israeli hostages in Gaza living and decease l have now been returned for the first time since 2014, following the recovery of Ran Gvili’s body. Kushner credits international coordination under Trump’s leadership and says the focus now is helping Gaza move beyond Hamas to prevent future violence.
- Sources at the White House to Yinon Magal from Ch 14: "You have no idea how many people cried here today at the White House. We worked on this project relentlessly! As if they were Americans. We could have given up weeks ago, but we didn't. It should be noted that there was very sensitive and ongoing cooperation with the Egyptians, who connected all the parties together. Now we move to the next stage: very soon a major plan will be published, which will also include the disarmament of Gaza and the dismantling of Hamas's weapons. It is likely they will say yes and try to deceive... but Jared and Steve are not naive. No one believed we would bring everyone back, and we did it! And so it will be with the dismantling of Hamas. There are several options regarding the timelines: short, medium, and long. In Gaza, the easy way is the wrong way. Soon the Rafah crossing will open, in a safe manner, so that no weapons enter Gaza. We hope for the best and prepare for the worst."
- President Herzog removes his yellow hostage pin
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that the return of the body of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili “is an extraordinary achievement for Israel.”
“We promised, and I promised, to bring everyone back, and we brought everyone back,” he says, “to the very last one.”
“Rani is a hero of Israel. He went in first, he came out last. He came back,”
- Netanyahu in the Knesset: "The next stage is the disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarization of Gaza - not rehabilitation. We have an interest in advancing this stage and not delaying it."
- The army says that the intelligence indicating Gvili was buried at the cemetery in eastern Gaza City had been known for a while, though recently the picture was made clearer by intelligence-gathering operations and information confirmed by Hamas to Israel via mediators. The army says that the intelligence indicating Gvili was buried at the cemetery in eastern Gaza City had been known for a while, though recently the picture was made clearer by intelligence-gathering operations and information confirmed by Hamas to Israel via mediators.
Weather: 28° Cloudy. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.cold weather advisory issued.
The snow packs are here to stay until further notice
- LSTA: There will be a 90 minute delay for Tomorrow Tuesday morning bus transportation for all girl schools elementary and high school.
Boys schools are on a regular schedule.
-LSTA: there will be no PM bus transportation
Schools haLSTA: There will be a 90 minute delay for Tomorrow Tuesday morning bus transportation for all girl schools elementary and high school.
Boys schools are on a regular schedule.
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- Car pool traffic at 11am on main roads
- Another blizzard in the forecast this motzei shabbos with 2 feet of snow....28 inches total for Lakewood area for midwinter break.
- PSA: Please make sure floor mats are placed and used at all entrances, especially in shul offices and simcha halls with shiny tile flooring.
Wet footwear makes floors extremely slippery and dangerous. Unfortunately, just last night someone slipped on a wet floor in a shul and was seriously injured and taken to the hospital.
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-Snowing with flurries this morning
-No LSTA transportation this morning
Roads still not back to normal.
- Most Lakewood Girls elementary and high schools canceled for today.
- Boys yeshivas delayed starts at 9:45 with no transportation
Some schools only open 5 - 8 grades
- LSTA: There is a possibility that afternoon transportation may be available. We will share an update regarding PM routes at 12:00 PM today.
-NWS; Dangerous cold comes this week with several nights featuring single digit temperatures and wind chills below zero. Some record lows and record low highs may be in jeopardy later this week. The stretch begins tonight, with a Cold Weather Advisory in place for the entire area.
- Digging out is difficult due to a thick layer of ice over the snow and heavy, compacted snow blocking many driveways from snowplows.
- All local public school districts are closed today
-ALL NJ State offices, including the Motor Vehicle Commission, to be closed today Monday, January 26, due to the ongoing winter storm.
- NWS Official snow total amounts based on public info or trained spotters
Brick 10.9 in 5:30 PM
Lakewood 10.0 in 640 PM
Toms River 9.0 in. 6:30 PM
Howell. 11.8 in. 5:20 PM
Jackson 9.2 in 10:24 PM
Note: Snowfall values are in some cases a few inches greater than the current snow depth. This is due to compaction of this morning's snow under the weight of significant sleet accumulation this afternoon and evening.
Chasunas:
Zuckerman - Rubin Fountain Ballroom
Kranz Bais Faiga
Perelson - Levy Kesser Moshe Yehuda Earlier today
Weather: 33° Periods of mixed winter precipitation. Chance of precip 100%. snow and ice expected. Higher wind gusts possible.
There is No LSTA busing for Monday morning. Schools have yet to announce their schedules
- NWS Official snow total amounts Ocean County...
Brick 10.9 in 0530 PM
Lakewood 10.0 in 0640 PM
Toms River 9.0 in. 6:30 PM
Howell. 11.8 in. 5 20 PM
- 6:40 PM EST, LakewoodNJ Public reports Snow of 10.00 Inch. Compaction from sleet.
- The USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group has officially reached the Middle East and is now "within striking range" of Iranian targets
- NJ Gov Sherrill: Alex Pretti's death is a tragedy – and the result of a reckless operation. These untrained, masked agents aren't making communities safer – they're occupying cities, inciting violence, and violating the Constitution.There must be accountability for their lawless action
- Trump to impose 100% tariffs on Canada if it signs a trade deal with China.
- Bais tova dinner cancelled rescheduled for Tuesday
- Channel 13 Israel: The USS Abraham Lincoln and its fleet has reached the Middle East.
- At least 4 Iranian Jews were killed by the regime R"L according to Israeli sources unclear if they were protesting.
- The head of the Israeli Civil Aviation Authority told foreign airlines: "We estimate that we are entering a sensitive period towards the weekend."
- Barack Obama: The kiling of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
- Trump: China is successfully and completely taking over the once Great Country of Canada. So sad to see it happen. I only hope they leave Ice Hockey alone! President DJT
- Trump to the New York Post: "In the operation in Venezuela to kidnap Maduro, we used a secret weapon called the "Discombobulator" that caused their systems to stop working. They had rockets and missiles made in China and Russia that they couldn't fire. Nothing worked for them."
- El Al will offer customers free flight ticket cancellations starting tomorrow for next 2 weeks with 48 notice for tickets booked through March 17
- The "Iran International" channel, associated with the Iranian opposition and reporting from Europe, notes that it has obtained internal regime reports submitted to the National Security Committee in parliament as well as to the Supreme National Security Council, estimating that the number of deaths has exceeded 36,500, which is similar to the NY Time reporting
- Satmar Rebbe Rav Aaron: In the wake of the tragic incidents following hafganos against the draft and against Nituchei Meisim, during which 2 yeshiva bochurim were fatally struck, the Rebbe, the Satmar Rebbe while vacationing in Palm Springs,CA issued a clear directive forbidding the bochurim and avreichim of the chassidus in Eretz Yisroel from taking part in such protests. The Rebbe stated: “There are Arab murderers, and there are Zionists who are murderers.”.
- Israel Foreign Ministry: We condemn the vandalism of the Jewish cemetery in Barcelona. This despicable act is a result of the anti-Israel campaign by the Sánchez goverment. We stand with Spain's Jewish community. Antisemitism must never be normalized and must be firmly rejected in all societies.
Satmar rebbe visits the Lakewood/Yerushalayim Vizhnitz rebbe Rav Lazer Zev Hager in Palm Springs, CA
Snow storm in Lakewood
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