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.
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