Friday, July 17, 2026 / ג׳ אב תשפ״ו

 ערב שבת פרשת דברים שבת חזון

Candle lighting 8:05 pm

Shkiah/Sunset 8:23 pm

Weather: 87° Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke and haze are possible, reducing visibility at times.

Shabbos day 83° Scattered thunderstorms in the morning becoming more widespread in the afternoon. Heavy downpours are possible. Potential for severe thunderstorms. Chance of rain 90%.

Air quality alert until 1200 am Motzei shabbos 

Air quality index in Lakewood today 167 Unhealthy

Air quality is unhealthy. Sensitive groups and some others may experience adverse health effects

Potential power outages Shabbos afternoon Widespread severe thunderstorms are expected to hit New Jersey on Shabbos with the potential for flash flooding, damaging winds, hail and the threat of isolated tornadoes, forecasters say.

“A significant weather event is looking more likely Saturday,” the National Weather Service said early Friday. “Multiple rounds of showers and storms are expected, which may begin before noon and extend after sunset.”

- Admor Kosson shlita will spend shabbos in Lakewood with the bochurim of yeshiva Ateres Tzvii

Admor Kaliv shlita will be at the B:M Shemen Lmincha in Brook Hill

-The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals just ruled that New Jersey's anti-gun law banning possession of "assault weapons" and "large capacity magazines" to be Unconstitutional 

big win for the 2nd Amendment

- Giyus: A Tzanz Chasid was released erev shabbos from IDF miliary prison following a large protest last night by the rebbe with thousands of chasidim.

- United Airlines is reportedly allowing some passengers to change their flights for free if they don't want to land at Florida's newly renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport.

- The New Jersey Attorney General and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness are conducting a joint investigation into a recent spate of burglaries and harassing phone calls targeting at least 10 Masjids and Islamic Centers across the state.

- Tucker Carlson said president Trump is weak.claiming he "betrayed the United States for the benefit of a foreign power," In an interview with the Bloomberg news agency, Tucker Carlson said, "I don't think Trump is the strongest person in the world. Many presidents have, in one way or another, resisted attempts to control them from the outside and he didn't. That's why he's weak."

- Thousands Attend Lake Carasaljo Fireworks; Pedestrian Safety Concerns Raised

Thousands of Lakewood residents gathered at Lake Carasaljo for the Independence Day drone and fireworks show. Despite poor air quality, the event went on as planned, and township officials accommodated the community by keeping the show free of loud music during the Nine Days. 

After the event, however, thousands of people were left to walk along and cross Route 9 without police officers or crossing guards to assist. Many pedestrians crossed through moving traffic as vehicles were not stopped.

- A Reminder That Can Save a Life

Please make sure you have a system in place whenever you take a baby in the car not just to a morah or daycare, but even for a quick errand. Following yesterday's heartbreaking tragedy in Baltimore, and several recent close calls that, b'chasdei Hashem, ended safely, this is an important reminder for everyone. Use a reminder system, such as newer car seat safety alerts, a phone reminder, or a buddy system where someone checks that the baby was taken out of the car. A simple reminder can save a life.

-Trump: Great reviews on speech last night. Big audience. Pass THE SAVE AMERICA ACT!!! Thank you! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- China declares it has “never” interfered in U.S. elections.

- Faith communities see big challenges in daylight saving time proposal

Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph, executive vice president and COO of the Orthodox Union, one of the largest Jewish organizations in the U.S., said that there are ramifications for the broader community as well. "It is worth considering all of the effects of the change, including its impact on children walking to schools and buses in the dark, before rushing to make it law." More

- PSA: Traffic Alert: World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium

Anyone traveling on Sunday should be aware of major traffic delays around MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, due to the FIFA World Cup Final. More than 80,000 fans are expected to attend the match, which kicks off at 3:00 p.m. President Donald Trump is also expected to attend, resulting in heightened security and additional traffic restrictions.

Heavy traffic is expected to begin Sunday morning and continue through approximately 9:00 p.m. Motorists should allow extra travel time and, if possible, avoid the area around the Meadowlands during those hours.

- Israel officially entered election season early Friday after the Knesset voted to dissolve itself, ending the 25th Knesset following a dramatic overnight session. Coalition leaders, including Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, worked until the final moments to secure the needed 61 votes, with several absent lawmakers brought back to the Knesset to cast the decisive votes

- Trump: The Reflecting Pool, so badly damaged by Deranged Vandals, has be emptied as the massive slash gets repaired. We got it through the great July Fourth Weekend. What kind of animals would do such a thing? We are looking for a Vandal Proof material, but such a thing should not have been necessary. The Scum in Court will hopefully be prosecuted to the MAX. President DJT

-Bloomberg News Agency, citing CIA Director John Ratcliffe: “Russian conscripts arriving at the front in Ukraine survive on average only 20 to 30 minutes before being killed or wounded. This is due to Ukraine's extensive use of drones operated by artificial intelligence."

- A 20-year-old Lakewood man was charged after police said he fled from officers on a stolen ATV before abandoning the vehicle and attempting to escape on foot. Lakewood police responded to the Prospect Street area at about 9:50 p.m. July 13 after the owner of a stolen dirt bike and ATV reported finding the vehicles.

-To summarize Trump's address last night: Trump announces that China stole the election data of 220 million voters, had the ability to influence and “massage” the Presidential Intelligence Daily Briefing, and that the CIA and others covered it up.