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Today: Yartzeit of Sarah Schenirer A'h
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WZO Election Results: Eretz Hakodesh gets 20,000 Votes
The results are in for the WZO elections 15 slates were running for 152 American seats for the Congress.A total of 123,000 people voted in this election more than double the amount of the previous one. The Eretz Hakodesh slate that was geared to the frum orthodox community in the US received 20,00 votes which translates to about 25 mandates. the reform slates got the most and their numbers went up as well jointly
SLATEVOTES
Vote Reform31,500
Orthodox Israel Coalition – Mizrachi21,698
Eretz Hakodesh20,023
MERCAZ USA14,666
ZOA Coalition10,313
American Forum for Israel8,132
Hatikvah7,932
Shas Olami2,046
Kol Yisrael1,752
Dorshei Torah V’Tziyon1,373
Herut Zionists1,157
Vision1,036
Americans4Israel857
Israel Shelanu769
Ohavei Zion375
2020 TOTAL123,629
SLATEVOTES
Vote Reform31,500
Orthodox Israel Coalition – Mizrachi21,698
Eretz Hakodesh20,023
MERCAZ USA14,666
ZOA Coalition10,313
American Forum for Israel8,132
Hatikvah7,932
Shas Olami2,046
Kol Yisrael1,752
Dorshei Torah V’Tziyon1,373
Herut Zionists1,157
Vision1,036
Americans4Israel857
Israel Shelanu769
Ohavei Zion375
2020 TOTAL123,629
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Monday 3/23/2020 Lakewood News updates
חוסה ה'על עמך והצילנו מזעמך והסר ממנו מכת המגפה וגזרה קשה כי אתה שומר ישראל
והוא רחום שני וחמישי
Refresh page for updates
-10:00 pm
-Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months
-Tehillim: Reb Avrohom Aharon and Rivka Rubashkin, the parents of Sholom Mordechai, are both hospitalized with the coronavirus. Please daven for Avrohom Aharon ben Rasha Roiza and Rivka bas Hinda.
9:00 pm
-Thinking of flying to Florida? Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says anyone flying from NY/NJ will be mandated to a 14 day quarantine upon arrival.
8:30 pm
Lakewood now with 69 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (ochd)
Rav Elya Brudny Shlita will deliver a Vaad tonight (Monday) from 8:45--9:15 PM Call in number 7128325559 Conference ID 202165# 2nd line Call in number 9294362866 Conference ID 967314861
-6:00 pm
-Mincha reminder
Lakewood Chaverim sets up LIST OF STORES Hours and services delivery and pick up options
View the spreadsheet HERE
5:00 pm
-Murphy Expect NJ schools to be closed for ‘extended period of time’until such time as deemed by health officials to be safe for classes to resume.”
- Bed Bath & Beyond closes all stores temporarily in response to coronavirus
-Orthodox Organizations: ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’ NO trips or going away this pesach Travel to other cities must be canceled, whether to vacation venues (Florida, etc.) or to family. Everyone must plan to celebrate Pesach where they are currently.
This Pesach Rabbinic leaders and organizations across the Orthodox spectrum have, individually, declared the health threat presented by COVID-19 a mortal threat (sakanas nefashos). We, leaders of major American Orthodox Jewish organizations, join together again to further, clarify our shared and firm guidance for our communities. see HERE
4:30 pm
Lakewood Matzo Bakery - We are currently sold out of all matzoh - Bakery is closed
3:00 PM
-Order non Essential items for Pesach from Amazon now - Amazon Warehouses Will Now Accept Essential Supplies Only a move that will help get items like food and diapers to people affected by the coronavirus pandemic faster. This means if you needsomething for Pesach it may not be available next week.
-Misameach live show for kids HERE now 3 pm
-OU Kosher: Supply chain for kosher for Passover food has not been disrupted due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Additionally, food manufacturers are continuing to produce food during this time and we have been assured by our clients – including Manischewitz, Empire, Kedem and others – that there is plenty available and that there is no issue with food production for Passove
-Bergen county leads NJ with 609 positive cases (also had testing site set up there)
2:00 pm
- Shop local- list store hours and delivery options in the comment section to be posted
-Israel halts all public transportation and implementing more drastic measures to contain spread
-Tehillim Michoel Ben Deena in the ICU
-Additional 42 cases in Ocean county Lakewood numbers not out yet
-The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games are going to be postponed to next year
-CH Hatzolah If you have FLU like symptoms assume you have presumptive Covid19 and no need to culture or test because it will expose the first responders
1:00 pm-
-Pesach hotel programs mostly cancelled there are a few that are to take place in South American countries but no one wants to risk a potential border shut downs and travel restrictions that will leave them trapped without the ability to get back into the USA
- Agudah Halacha for these unprecedented times tonight Monday 8:00-8:45 pm with
Rabbi Moshe Heineman Rav, Agudas Yisroel of Baltimore submit your questions to torahprojects@agudah.org listen live 718.298.2077 or watch at Torahanytime.org
12:00 pm
- Crown Heights update: The biggest issue facing the community at this time is the fact that many people have now progressed into the second week of their illness and have not yet recovered. We want to STRESS the importance of drinking and eating, especially as taste buds seem to be affected; Walking around in the residence, if possible, is also important.
- Viral Video Toyota service center in New Hampton, Orange County, NY is operating but turned away a Hasidic Jew because “you are spreading the virus.
-NJ Numbers - cases rise to 2,844 as testing accelerates 935 new positive test results since yesterday, death toll now at 27
-NYS numbers rise confirmed cases 20,875 statewide, including 12,305 in New York City and 157 deaths in the Empire State.
-Judaica Square to open at Seagull Square now delivering for pesach Call/WhatsApp 732-444-3111
-Gelbstein front store is now closed back bakery open- school lunches can be picked up
11:00 am
NYC: Mayor Bill de Blasio told the media today that he "can't see" NYC schools reopening in April and fears schools will remain closed through the end of the year.
-Lakewood children continue learnig with Rebbeim/ Morahs via teleconference
- Mesamchei Lev held its pesach distribution for Rebbeim at Blue claws stadium yesterday
- NJ to temporarily release 1000 low risk inmates to stop the spread of corona-virus
- Skip the Trip Lakewood township sets up page for services available online HERE
10:00 am
- The Gelbsteins drop off locations will receive lunches and snack starting at 10:30
-School Lunches will be available today to anyone age 3-18 free of charge at Circa on Cedarbridge. Four Corners Bagels Chestnut location from 11:30 am.
- Shloimy's Kosher world open 8:30 am to 10:00 pm. Fully stocked with your Pesach and chometz needs. Curbside pickup offered as well. Send orders to shloimydelivers@gmail.com. Must include cc info
- PNC Bank Arts Center testing site closes just a half-hour after opening it also said no symptoms, no test'
-BDE: - passing of Rabbi Yehuda Refson OBM, a veteran Chabad Shliach in Leeds England after contracting the COVID-19 virus.
- Snowing in some areas of the Catskills
9:00am
-Coronavirus testing center backed by FEMA opened this morning at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. 30 minute drive from Lakewood
- Rav shlesinger from Monsey mentioned that saying the tefila of והוא רחום today Monday with kavana can help stop the mageifa as is brought down in the siddur of Rav Yaakov Emdin that there was once a ship of Jews who were exiled and thretened to be thrown into a fire they had a dream about saying the tefila of Vehu Rachum and they were saved from a fire.You can say it at home no need for a minyan,
-Gourmet Glatt North hours today 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
-Essmeals.com - Lakewood Chaverim team up with Bikur Cholim, BMG, Sushi Chinese to provide kosher supper meals for certan individuals who qualify for a nominal fee. Order HERE restricted for Households that have a member with Coronavirus. immuno compromised member. Senior citizens.
והוא רחום שני וחמישי
Refresh page for updates
-10:00 pm
-Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months
-Tehillim: Reb Avrohom Aharon and Rivka Rubashkin, the parents of Sholom Mordechai, are both hospitalized with the coronavirus. Please daven for Avrohom Aharon ben Rasha Roiza and Rivka bas Hinda.
9:00 pm
-Thinking of flying to Florida? Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says anyone flying from NY/NJ will be mandated to a 14 day quarantine upon arrival.
8:30 pm
Lakewood now with 69 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (ochd)
Rav Elya Brudny Shlita will deliver a Vaad tonight (Monday) from 8:45--9:15 PM Call in number 7128325559 Conference ID 202165# 2nd line Call in number 9294362866 Conference ID 967314861
-6:00 pm
-Mincha reminder
Lakewood Chaverim sets up LIST OF STORES Hours and services delivery and pick up options
View the spreadsheet HERE
5:00 pm
-Murphy Expect NJ schools to be closed for ‘extended period of time’until such time as deemed by health officials to be safe for classes to resume.”
- Bed Bath & Beyond closes all stores temporarily in response to coronavirus
-Orthodox Organizations: ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’ NO trips or going away this pesach Travel to other cities must be canceled, whether to vacation venues (Florida, etc.) or to family. Everyone must plan to celebrate Pesach where they are currently.
This Pesach Rabbinic leaders and organizations across the Orthodox spectrum have, individually, declared the health threat presented by COVID-19 a mortal threat (sakanas nefashos). We, leaders of major American Orthodox Jewish organizations, join together again to further, clarify our shared and firm guidance for our communities. see HERE
4:30 pm
Lakewood Matzo Bakery - We are currently sold out of all matzoh - Bakery is closed
3:00 PM
-Order non Essential items for Pesach from Amazon now - Amazon Warehouses Will Now Accept Essential Supplies Only a move that will help get items like food and diapers to people affected by the coronavirus pandemic faster. This means if you needsomething for Pesach it may not be available next week.
-Misameach live show for kids HERE now 3 pm
-OU Kosher: Supply chain for kosher for Passover food has not been disrupted due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Additionally, food manufacturers are continuing to produce food during this time and we have been assured by our clients – including Manischewitz, Empire, Kedem and others – that there is plenty available and that there is no issue with food production for Passove
-Bergen county leads NJ with 609 positive cases (also had testing site set up there)
2:00 pm
- Shop local- list store hours and delivery options in the comment section to be posted
-Israel halts all public transportation and implementing more drastic measures to contain spread
-Tehillim Michoel Ben Deena in the ICU
-Additional 42 cases in Ocean county Lakewood numbers not out yet
-The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games are going to be postponed to next year
-CH Hatzolah If you have FLU like symptoms assume you have presumptive Covid19 and no need to culture or test because it will expose the first responders
1:00 pm-
-Pesach hotel programs mostly cancelled there are a few that are to take place in South American countries but no one wants to risk a potential border shut downs and travel restrictions that will leave them trapped without the ability to get back into the USA
- Agudah Halacha for these unprecedented times tonight Monday 8:00-8:45 pm with
Rabbi Moshe Heineman Rav, Agudas Yisroel of Baltimore submit your questions to torahprojects@agudah.org listen live 718.298.2077 or watch at Torahanytime.org
12:00 pm
- Crown Heights update: The biggest issue facing the community at this time is the fact that many people have now progressed into the second week of their illness and have not yet recovered. We want to STRESS the importance of drinking and eating, especially as taste buds seem to be affected; Walking around in the residence, if possible, is also important.
- Viral Video Toyota service center in New Hampton, Orange County, NY is operating but turned away a Hasidic Jew because “you are spreading the virus.
-NJ Numbers - cases rise to 2,844 as testing accelerates 935 new positive test results since yesterday, death toll now at 27
-NYS numbers rise confirmed cases 20,875 statewide, including 12,305 in New York City and 157 deaths in the Empire State.
-Judaica Square to open at Seagull Square now delivering for pesach Call/WhatsApp 732-444-3111
-Gelbstein front store is now closed back bakery open- school lunches can be picked up
11:00 am
NYC: Mayor Bill de Blasio told the media today that he "can't see" NYC schools reopening in April and fears schools will remain closed through the end of the year.
-Lakewood children continue learnig with Rebbeim/ Morahs via teleconference
- Mesamchei Lev held its pesach distribution for Rebbeim at Blue claws stadium yesterday
- NJ to temporarily release 1000 low risk inmates to stop the spread of corona-virus
- Skip the Trip Lakewood township sets up page for services available online HERE
10:00 am
- The Gelbsteins drop off locations will receive lunches and snack starting at 10:30
-School Lunches will be available today to anyone age 3-18 free of charge at Circa on Cedarbridge. Four Corners Bagels Chestnut location from 11:30 am.
- Shloimy's Kosher world open 8:30 am to 10:00 pm. Fully stocked with your Pesach and chometz needs. Curbside pickup offered as well. Send orders to shloimydelivers@gmail.com. Must include cc info
- PNC Bank Arts Center testing site closes just a half-hour after opening it also said no symptoms, no test'
-BDE: - passing of Rabbi Yehuda Refson OBM, a veteran Chabad Shliach in Leeds England after contracting the COVID-19 virus.
- Snowing in some areas of the Catskills
9:00am
-Coronavirus testing center backed by FEMA opened this morning at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. 30 minute drive from Lakewood
- Rav shlesinger from Monsey mentioned that saying the tefila of והוא רחום today Monday with kavana can help stop the mageifa as is brought down in the siddur of Rav Yaakov Emdin that there was once a ship of Jews who were exiled and thretened to be thrown into a fire they had a dream about saying the tefila of Vehu Rachum and they were saved from a fire.You can say it at home no need for a minyan,
-Gourmet Glatt North hours today 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
-Essmeals.com - Lakewood Chaverim team up with Bikur Cholim, BMG, Sushi Chinese to provide kosher supper meals for certan individuals who qualify for a nominal fee. Order HERE restricted for Households that have a member with Coronavirus. immuno compromised member. Senior citizens.
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BD’E – Reb Yitzchak Warman, Z”l
BROOKLYN - Hamodia is saddened to report the passing of Reb Yitzchak Warman, z”l.
Reb Yitzchak, a descendant of Rav Itzikel of Zidechoiv, zy”a, was born in Tzfas in 5689/1929. Reb Yitzchak and his parents miraculously survived WWII in France, and he came to the United States in 1947.
After learning in Yeshiva Torah Vodaas and Yeshiva Ner Yisrael, he married Sheindel Loeberbaum, a descendant of the Harav Yaakov of Lisa, (mechaber of Chavas Daas, Nesivos Hamishpat, and other seforim), in 1958.
In 1979, they opened Women’s League (Nshei Ahavas Chessed), which administered group homes for developmentally disabled adults in a community setting. This organization was one of the first to house special needs adults in group homes, and the Warmans were dedicated with heart and soul to provide the best care for the adults under their care.
In 1987, Reb Yitzchak left his position as a corporate accountant and assumed the position as comptroller of Women’s League, where he served for nearly 3 decades.
He was renowned for his passion for chessed and his limud haTorah. After a debilitating injury some 5 years ago, Reb Yitzchak retired from his job, and returned to learning for the better part of his day.
Reb Yitzchak is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sheindel (Jeanne) Warman; his sons, Rabbi Moshe Warman, Rabbi Avner Warman, Reb Asher Warman, Rabbi Yosef Warman, and Reb Yissochor Dov Warman; and his daughters, Mrs. Yocheved Lowenthal, Mrs. Malky Schechter, Mrs. Esty Kushner, and Mrs. Yaly Klein.
Yehi zichro baruch.
Hanodia
Reb Yitzchak, a descendant of Rav Itzikel of Zidechoiv, zy”a, was born in Tzfas in 5689/1929. Reb Yitzchak and his parents miraculously survived WWII in France, and he came to the United States in 1947.
After learning in Yeshiva Torah Vodaas and Yeshiva Ner Yisrael, he married Sheindel Loeberbaum, a descendant of the Harav Yaakov of Lisa, (mechaber of Chavas Daas, Nesivos Hamishpat, and other seforim), in 1958.
In 1979, they opened Women’s League (Nshei Ahavas Chessed), which administered group homes for developmentally disabled adults in a community setting. This organization was one of the first to house special needs adults in group homes, and the Warmans were dedicated with heart and soul to provide the best care for the adults under their care.
In 1987, Reb Yitzchak left his position as a corporate accountant and assumed the position as comptroller of Women’s League, where he served for nearly 3 decades.
He was renowned for his passion for chessed and his limud haTorah. After a debilitating injury some 5 years ago, Reb Yitzchak retired from his job, and returned to learning for the better part of his day.
Reb Yitzchak is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sheindel (Jeanne) Warman; his sons, Rabbi Moshe Warman, Rabbi Avner Warman, Reb Asher Warman, Rabbi Yosef Warman, and Reb Yissochor Dov Warman; and his daughters, Mrs. Yocheved Lowenthal, Mrs. Malky Schechter, Mrs. Esty Kushner, and Mrs. Yaly Klein.
Yehi zichro baruch.
Hanodia
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Gedolei Yisrael call for international Yom Tefilah today Erev Rosh Chodesh Nissan תש''פ
Gedolei Yisrael from all across the spectrum call on Klal yisrael to join and daven together and say Tehillim at the same time. 5:30 pm Israeli time or 11:30 am in the US EST.
Kabolas Ol Malchus shamayim should take place at 6:00 pm Israel ad 12:00 pm in NY.
The Badatz Yeryushalayim, Moetzes gedolei Hatorah of Eretz Yisrael both Agudah and Degel Hatorah and American Moetzes gedolei HaTorah, Moetzes Chachnei Hatorah of the Sefardim all have called for klal yisrael to daven today erev Rosh Chodesh Nissan.
Harav Chaim Kanievsky shlita added that we should be mechazek in limud Hatorah those who can should also fast and be mekabel taanis today by Mincha one can even fast a half a day and say עננו by Mincha on Wednesday if he is still fasting.
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Kabolas Ol Malchus shamayim should take place at 6:00 pm Israel ad 12:00 pm in NY.
The Badatz Yeryushalayim, Moetzes gedolei Hatorah of Eretz Yisrael both Agudah and Degel Hatorah and American Moetzes gedolei HaTorah, Moetzes Chachnei Hatorah of the Sefardim all have called for klal yisrael to daven today erev Rosh Chodesh Nissan.
Harav Chaim Kanievsky shlita added that we should be mechazek in limud Hatorah those who can should also fast and be mekabel taanis today by Mincha one can even fast a half a day and say עננו by Mincha on Wednesday if he is still fasting.
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Tuesday 3/24/20 News updates Lakewood
Refresh page for updates
-Updated Lakewood Chaveirim List of Stores hours services delivery options view HERE
9:00 am
- Beaches in Seaside heights is closed to the public, boardwalk still open summer residents asked to stay at their primary residence.
- Israel prepares new restrictions short of a total lockdown no going out only for food or medicine, can't go out more than 100 meter from home. No more weddings or going to mikva. Only family members may ride together in a car others limited to 1 passenger per car. Full curfew for 65 and older.
-Netanyahu: We Might Have a Million Infected Within a Month
8:00 am
-School Lunch: Four Corners food distribution will be moved to the John Patrick park on Vine Street. Food will be distributed from a tent set up at the park.
-RWJBarnabas Health owns Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood and Community Medical Center in Toms River.Said it has seen an increase in coronavirus patients, ranging from teenagers to the elderly.
Notably, it said the private laboratory it is using has a backlog of 5,000 coronavirus tests. Results could take five to 10 days.
- Corona virus Testing site open at PNC Arts center
-Updated Lakewood Chaveirim List of Stores hours services delivery options view HERE
9:00 am
- Beaches in Seaside heights is closed to the public, boardwalk still open summer residents asked to stay at their primary residence.
- Israel prepares new restrictions short of a total lockdown no going out only for food or medicine, can't go out more than 100 meter from home. No more weddings or going to mikva. Only family members may ride together in a car others limited to 1 passenger per car. Full curfew for 65 and older.
-Netanyahu: We Might Have a Million Infected Within a Month
8:00 am
-School Lunch: Four Corners food distribution will be moved to the John Patrick park on Vine Street. Food will be distributed from a tent set up at the park.
-RWJBarnabas Health owns Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood and Community Medical Center in Toms River.Said it has seen an increase in coronavirus patients, ranging from teenagers to the elderly.
Notably, it said the private laboratory it is using has a backlog of 5,000 coronavirus tests. Results could take five to 10 days.
- Corona virus Testing site open at PNC Arts center
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Tehillim List for Cholei Yisroel with Coronavirus R"L
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Pesach Prep Guidelines for this year
Prepared under the auspices of the Skver dayan of Lakewood and Rav Chaim Meir Roth shlita.
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Live: Tefillas Mincha and Yom Kippur Koton at the Home of Rav Chaim Kanievsky shlita
A Minyan at the home of Rav Chaim Kanievsky shlita davening Yom Kippur Koton with Rav Shimon Galei shlita
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Kllal Yisrael Together: Worldwide Yom Tefillah תפילת רבים
אבינו מלכנו מנע מגפה מנחלתך
Today Erev Rosh Chodesh Nissan 5780 Klal Yisrael will join together all over the world beseeching rachmei Shamayim to stop the mageifa. some will be fasting and davening Yom Kipur katan by shachris עננו and אבינו מלכנו is said)
At 11:30 am EDT (5:30 -pm Israel time) all are asked to join together fro their homes and say the following kapitlach of Tehillim 20, 41,120,130, 142, 91 followed by אבינו מלכנו others will be saying the complete סדר פטום הקטורת see below for seder tefillah.
At 12:00 pm NY Time everyone will join together in recitation of kabolas Ol Malchus shamayim.
To follow along you can listen live and join with the Satmar Rebbe 712-432-8773 11000# or 425-436-6353 code 344596#
Tehillim and additional tefillos below
Today Erev Rosh Chodesh Nissan 5780 Klal Yisrael will join together all over the world beseeching rachmei Shamayim to stop the mageifa. some will be fasting and davening Yom Kipur katan by shachris עננו and אבינו מלכנו is said)
At 11:30 am EDT (5:30 -pm Israel time) all are asked to join together fro their homes and say the following kapitlach of Tehillim 20, 41,120,130, 142, 91 followed by אבינו מלכנו others will be saying the complete סדר פטום הקטורת see below for seder tefillah.
At 12:00 pm NY Time everyone will join together in recitation of kabolas Ol Malchus shamayim.
To follow along you can listen live and join with the Satmar Rebbe 712-432-8773 11000# or 425-436-6353 code 344596#
Tehillim and additional tefillos below
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Wednesday 3/25/20 News Updates Lakewood
Refresh Page for updates
9:00 am
-Bingo/Mesamchei Lev will extend the discounted sale items effective until pesach
Kimcha Depischa stimulas package passed in Washington
-Under the plan as it was being negotiated, individuals who earn $75,000 in adjusted gross income or less would get direct payments of $1,200 each, with married couples earning up to $150,000 receiving $2,400 -- and an additional $500 per each child. The payment would scale down by income, phasing out entirely at $99,000 for singles and $198,000 for couples without children.
- Trump sends 4000 ventilators to NY
- Murphy: New Jersey employers should not be forcing their workers to go to their offices if those people are able to do their jobs from home amid the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday.
Bde- Rabbi Massoud Ben Chamu ztl the posek of mekor Chaim kehilla passed away after the Coronavirus contributed to his deteriorating health. He was 72
9:00 am
-Bingo/Mesamchei Lev will extend the discounted sale items effective until pesach
Kimcha Depischa stimulas package passed in Washington
-Under the plan as it was being negotiated, individuals who earn $75,000 in adjusted gross income or less would get direct payments of $1,200 each, with married couples earning up to $150,000 receiving $2,400 -- and an additional $500 per each child. The payment would scale down by income, phasing out entirely at $99,000 for singles and $198,000 for couples without children.
- Trump sends 4000 ventilators to NY
- Murphy: New Jersey employers should not be forcing their workers to go to their offices if those people are able to do their jobs from home amid the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday.
Bde- Rabbi Massoud Ben Chamu ztl the posek of mekor Chaim kehilla passed away after the Coronavirus contributed to his deteriorating health. He was 72
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In other News
statement from Harold Herskowitz.
I hope everyone is safe and healthy at home. I have decided to run in the Republican primary at the last minute and unfortunately I decided to run after the need for everyone to stay home and not interact with one another. In order to run I need a petition with signatures to be on the ballot. If you could please take a moment and sign the petition electronically for the primary on June 7th. I know that things look bleak right now but I decided that when this is all over it will be even more important that our township should be run for the benefit of all of us and not a select few. I am looking toward the future and I hope you will join me. Thank you for your support. And please be careful and safe.
https://www.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=e61c8405-78a6-4be5-a6be-8041f69f5f1b&env=na1&acct=defe678f-1c55-4242-8dd8-09cf6bd0ef10
I hope everyone is safe and healthy at home. I have decided to run in the Republican primary at the last minute and unfortunately I decided to run after the need for everyone to stay home and not interact with one another. In order to run I need a petition with signatures to be on the ballot. If you could please take a moment and sign the petition electronically for the primary on June 7th. I know that things look bleak right now but I decided that when this is all over it will be even more important that our township should be run for the benefit of all of us and not a select few. I am looking toward the future and I hope you will join me. Thank you for your support. And please be careful and safe.
https://www.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=e61c8405-78a6-4be5-a6be-8041f69f5f1b&env=na1&acct=defe678f-1c55-4242-8dd8-09cf6bd0ef10
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Video: Rav Chaim Kanievsky shlita Butcher Shop can Be open to sell meat for Pesach
A question is posed to Harav Chaim Kanievsky shlita if a butcher (in Lakewood?) shop should stay open since people have to buy meat for Yom Tov on the other hand there is a possibility that customers may infect each other with the virus he said they can be open and should daven in order to have a shmira.
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Segula from the אר''י הקדוש to save one self during a מגפה to be said on Rosh Chodesh
The Sefer Pri Etz Chaim brings a special segula from the Ari Hakadosh to be said on Rosh Chodesh specifically during a magaifa or pandemic. It should be said after each of the tefilos of rosh chodesh. To say עלינו לשבח 4 times each time forwards and backwards and between each round you say pesukim of אנא בכח see below followed by על כן נקוה once and kapitel ז' of Tehillim. It is based on kabala a reason given that Yehoshua ben nun composed the tefila of Aleinu and he brought the walls of Yericho down with this tefilla reciting it 7 times.
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Photos: Korbonos R"L
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Updates: Thursday Rosh Chodesh Nissan 5780 Lakewood
Refresh page for updates
Listen sing along Hallel Nusach Carlebach with the Moshav Band HERE
BD’E – Harav Yisroel Yechezkel Plutckock, Zt”l Rosh Yeshivas Derech Chaim.
5:00 pm
- Next clothing retail based in UK (ordered by many frum households) announced it will stop all online orders as of 6:00 pm today
-Phil Murphy- condemned people who have used the coronavirus pandemic to heap scorn on the township's Orthodox Jewish community. "Scapegoating, bullying, or vilification of any community is completely unacceptable – today or ever. There is a special place in hell for the small minority that do this during this crisis".
4:00 pm
confirmed cases in Lakewood at 198, TR 60, Jackson 52 (OCHD)
3:30 pm
-Shut down the hate against Lakewood and Orthodox Jews Sign the petition
https://www.change.org/p/phil-murphy-shut-down-the-hate-against-lakewood-and-orthodox-jews?
- DONATE HERE Now, during this pandemic, Bikur Cholim Of Lakewood is not stopping and not sleeping. They are accessing the best hospitals and most prominent doctors in the country to care for those suffering from COVID-19. They are advocating for patients and families utilizing their special access to all local hospitals and well beyond.
3:00 pm
-New Jersey’s total known cases of the coronavirus increased to at least 6,876 with 81 deaths as officials announced another 2,492 new positive test results Thursday, by far the largest single-day increase since the outbreak.
-Ocean County will open a drive-thru Coronavirus testing site at Ocean County College on Monday, March 30, for Ocean County residents only, must have a doctor’s prescription, and proof of residency and you MUST REGISTER PRIOR here or at https://ochd.simplybook.me/v2/#
Tests will be administered between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
-Murphy: Anybody who has a “corona party” in New Jersey – we will crash your party. And you will pay a big price for that. Stay home. Be smart.
1:00 pm
- El Al is planning to halt all passenger flights abroad starting Thursday night, The shutdown will continue until April 4.
-A Lakewood township man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly coughed inside a liquor store and falsely claimed he had the coronavirus, police said. Juan Gómez Sánchez, 25, was charged with disorderly conduct (app)
-The coronavirus has now killed 385 New Yorkers, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday — with a startling leap of 100 fatalities in the span of just 24 hours.
12:00 pm
- Shloimy's Kosher World is offering Shabbos in a box for 4.From Challah thru all your food for the Seudas. Email shabbosbox@gmail.com
-Tehillim Rav Aryeh Zev Ginzberg shlita: rov, in five towns in ICU Aryeh Zev ben Aidel
-Shivty BMG Live shiurim online A Torah Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
In response to this "new normal", we have rolled out a special B’Shivticha B’veisecha initiative (partnering with Agudath Israel's Ki Heim Chayeinu), filling your day with meaning, accomplishment, and the protection that limud hatorah brings. here
11:30 am
Israel: Benny Gantz splits up blue and white party joins Netanyahu in Unity Government, Lapid and Lieberman in the opposition
11:00 am
Tehillim for Harav Yisroel Plutchok Shlita R"Y Derch Chaim Brooklyn Phone Conference at 11am
Yisroel Yechezkel Ben Chaya Call in number 347-941-4763 no pin.
10:30 am
- Stimulus calculator HERE
Individuals will get $1,200 Married couples are eligible for a $2,400 check as long as their adjusted gross income is under $150,000 a year. couples also will receive an additional $500 for every child under 17. couples who earn up to $198,000 will get reduced checks. individuals with adjusted gross incomes of more than $75,000, and those making more than $99,000 would not qualify at all. The thresholds are doubled for couples.
-Flash sale at Gourmet Glatt 30 dozen eggs for $59.99 15 dozen for $32.99 by the case from 10 am - 3 pm pick up only no deliveries must have $50 minimum of non sale items. Individual dozen $2.29 limit of 12
-Circa school lunch pick up will be served today at Cheder Toras Zev 1000 Cross street Lakewood beginning at 10:30 am These meals are available free of charge to all children. 3-18
-
8:30 am
-Virtual Music hallel with EitanKatz at 9:30 am on Zoom link HERE or Meeting ID 405 383 0611
-BDE: Harav Uri Ashkenazi, Zt”l, Stanislaver Rebbe of London who was niftar this morning He was hospitalized in a serious state Wednesday after testing positive for coronavirus, he was 76. read article in Hamodia
-NYC: De Blasio warns half of all New Yorkers, 4 million people will get COVID-19
-Officials were told that morgues in the city are expected to reach capacity next week, per the briefing
-LA Mayor: The Department of Water and Power will shut off services for the businesses that don't comply with the "safer at home" ordinance.
- Point pleasant Beach to shut down it's Boardwalk
- Crown Heights: The obvious good news is that the rate of new infection seems to have fallen very steeply,
-The continued high rate of hospitalization among those who remain ill is deeply disturbing, and we pray for their speedy recovery.
חַדֵּשׁ עָלֵינוּ אֶת הַחדֶשׁ הַזֶּה לְטובָה וְלִבְרָכָה. לְששון וּלְשמְחָה. לִישׁוּעָה וּלְנֶחָמָה. לְפַרְנָסָה וּלְכַלְכָּלָה. לְחַיִּים טובִים וּלְשָׁלום לִמְחִילַת חֵטְא וְלִסְלִיחַת עָון. וִיהִי הַחדֶשׁ הַזֶה סוף וְקֵץ לְכָל צָרותֵינוּ. תְּחִלָּה וָראשׁ לְפִדְיון נַפְשֵׁנוּ
BD’E – Harav Yisroel Yechezkel Plutckock, Zt”l Rosh Yeshivas Derech Chaim.
5:00 pm
- Next clothing retail based in UK (ordered by many frum households) announced it will stop all online orders as of 6:00 pm today
-Phil Murphy- condemned people who have used the coronavirus pandemic to heap scorn on the township's Orthodox Jewish community. "Scapegoating, bullying, or vilification of any community is completely unacceptable – today or ever. There is a special place in hell for the small minority that do this during this crisis".
4:00 pm
confirmed cases in Lakewood at 198, TR 60, Jackson 52 (OCHD)
3:30 pm
-Shut down the hate against Lakewood and Orthodox Jews Sign the petition
https://www.change.org/p/phil-murphy-shut-down-the-hate-against-lakewood-and-orthodox-jews?
- DONATE HERE Now, during this pandemic, Bikur Cholim Of Lakewood is not stopping and not sleeping. They are accessing the best hospitals and most prominent doctors in the country to care for those suffering from COVID-19. They are advocating for patients and families utilizing their special access to all local hospitals and well beyond.
3:00 pm
-New Jersey’s total known cases of the coronavirus increased to at least 6,876 with 81 deaths as officials announced another 2,492 new positive test results Thursday, by far the largest single-day increase since the outbreak.
-Ocean County will open a drive-thru Coronavirus testing site at Ocean County College on Monday, March 30, for Ocean County residents only, must have a doctor’s prescription, and proof of residency and you MUST REGISTER PRIOR here or at https://ochd.simplybook.me/v2/#
Tests will be administered between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
-Murphy: Anybody who has a “corona party” in New Jersey – we will crash your party. And you will pay a big price for that. Stay home. Be smart.
1:00 pm
- El Al is planning to halt all passenger flights abroad starting Thursday night, The shutdown will continue until April 4.
-A Lakewood township man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly coughed inside a liquor store and falsely claimed he had the coronavirus, police said. Juan Gómez Sánchez, 25, was charged with disorderly conduct (app)
-The coronavirus has now killed 385 New Yorkers, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday — with a startling leap of 100 fatalities in the span of just 24 hours.
12:00 pm
- Shloimy's Kosher World is offering Shabbos in a box for 4.From Challah thru all your food for the Seudas. Email shabbosbox@gmail.com
-Tehillim Rav Aryeh Zev Ginzberg shlita: rov, in five towns in ICU Aryeh Zev ben Aidel
-Shivty BMG Live shiurim online A Torah Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
In response to this "new normal", we have rolled out a special B’Shivticha B’veisecha initiative (partnering with Agudath Israel's Ki Heim Chayeinu), filling your day with meaning, accomplishment, and the protection that limud hatorah brings. here
11:30 am
Israel: Benny Gantz splits up blue and white party joins Netanyahu in Unity Government, Lapid and Lieberman in the opposition
11:00 am
Tehillim for Harav Yisroel Plutchok Shlita R"Y Derch Chaim Brooklyn Phone Conference at 11am
Yisroel Yechezkel Ben Chaya Call in number 347-941-4763 no pin.
10:30 am
- Stimulus calculator HERE
Individuals will get $1,200 Married couples are eligible for a $2,400 check as long as their adjusted gross income is under $150,000 a year. couples also will receive an additional $500 for every child under 17. couples who earn up to $198,000 will get reduced checks. individuals with adjusted gross incomes of more than $75,000, and those making more than $99,000 would not qualify at all. The thresholds are doubled for couples.
-Flash sale at Gourmet Glatt 30 dozen eggs for $59.99 15 dozen for $32.99 by the case from 10 am - 3 pm pick up only no deliveries must have $50 minimum of non sale items. Individual dozen $2.29 limit of 12
-Circa school lunch pick up will be served today at Cheder Toras Zev 1000 Cross street Lakewood beginning at 10:30 am These meals are available free of charge to all children. 3-18
-
8:30 am
-Virtual Music hallel with EitanKatz at 9:30 am on Zoom link HERE or Meeting ID 405 383 0611
-BDE: Harav Uri Ashkenazi, Zt”l, Stanislaver Rebbe of London who was niftar this morning He was hospitalized in a serious state Wednesday after testing positive for coronavirus, he was 76. read article in Hamodia
-NYC: De Blasio warns half of all New Yorkers, 4 million people will get COVID-19
-Officials were told that morgues in the city are expected to reach capacity next week, per the briefing
-LA Mayor: The Department of Water and Power will shut off services for the businesses that don't comply with the "safer at home" ordinance.
- Point pleasant Beach to shut down it's Boardwalk
- Crown Heights: The obvious good news is that the rate of new infection seems to have fallen very steeply,
-The continued high rate of hospitalization among those who remain ill is deeply disturbing, and we pray for their speedy recovery.
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BD’E – Harav Yisroel Yechezkel Plutckock, Zt”l
Hamodia- It is with profound sadness Hamodia reports the passing of Harav Yisroel Yechezkel Plutchok, zt”l, the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Derech Chaim in Boro Park.
Rav Plutchok was a close talmid of Harav Chaim Pinchos Scheinberg, Zt”l, and opened Yeshiva Deech Chaim with his brother in law, Harav Mordechai Rennert, zt”l, in 1975.
Rav Plutchok was hospitalized recently with coronavirus and was niftar Thursday afternoon.
Yehi zichro baruch.
Rav Plutchok was a close talmid of Harav Chaim Pinchos Scheinberg, Zt”l, and opened Yeshiva Deech Chaim with his brother in law, Harav Mordechai Rennert, zt”l, in 1975.
Rav Plutchok was hospitalized recently with coronavirus and was niftar Thursday afternoon.
Yehi zichro baruch.
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Halacha Guidelines for Pesach Tevilas Keilim, Hagola, Mechiras Chometz, Biur Chometz
From the Rabbomim of the Five Towns Community
BS"D
Rosh Chodesh Nissan, 5780
March 26, 2020
Lichvod our Wonderful and Special Community amu"sh:
Shalom U'vracha, and hoping that you and your families are managing well, and doing your best to remain in good spirits during these difficult and turbulent times. Our thoughts and heartfelt tefillos are with all those in need of refu'os v'yeshu'os, and we will continue to fervently daven together to merit sharing only besuros tovos henceforth IY"H.
What follows are important instructions and guidelines concerning various pre-Pesach topics-- as agreed upon by many local Roshei Yeshivos and Rabbonim working in unison. Please keep in mind that what appears below are often general guidelines; each individual is strongly advised to consult with his Rav for p'sak halacha in specific cases and unique situations.
I. TEVILLAS KEILIM
1) Nature of the Utensil
A. Newly acquired (metal and glass) utensils that were previously owned at any time by a non-Jew, must be properly toveled in a kosher mikvah before use (regardless from whom the kli was actually purchased). Contrary to a popular misconception, even a single use of the kli is prohibited before tevilla (Rema, Y"D, 120:8). Consult with your Rav regarding the various materials: what requires tevilla, with and without a bracha, etc. (Wood, stone, rubber, and plastic (according to most Poskim), do not require tevilla. Earthenware vessels (כלי חרס) also do not, but- according to most contemporary Poskim- porcelain (china) should be immersed without a bracha. (See, however, Shu"t Igros Moshe, Y"D, vol. 2, end of #46.)
Only those utensils used in the preparation and/or serving of food require tevilla. According to the vast majority of Poskim, electrical appliances do require tevilla (Shu"t Igros Moshe, Y"D, 1:57; Shu"t Minchas Yitzchak, 2:72; Shu"t Shevet HaLevi, 2:57).
B. If one is in a situation wherein he finds it very difficult to properly perform tevillas keilim, one should then try and use dispensable utensils whenever possible-- relying on Rav Moshe Feinstein zt"l that disposable aluminum utensils do not require tevilla. (See Shu"t Igros Moshe, Y"D, 2:164 (and Y"D, 3:22).) Disposable aluminum pans and baking tins that are typically discarded after use, do not require tevilla even if they are used multiple times. Hence, for this year, in particular, the use of disposable utensils is recommended. It should be noted, however, that there are Poskim who do require aluminum pans to be tovelled; therefore, it is advisable to locate the pans available on the market that are manufactured by Jews-- and thus all would agree there is no need for tevilla.
2) Location of the Tevilla
A. One may immerse the kli in an ocean, a natural spring or well, or a kosher mikvah under active supervision. The utensil must be completely immersed together with its attached handle, even if the handle is made of wood or plastic.
B. *In light of the current coronavirus crisis, it is ideal to perform tevillas keilim in the ocean (or natural spring or well...) this year-- if it is feasible, practical, and fully safe to do so. One should first wet his hand, then fully submerge the entire kli in the calm ocean water (not in a wave), without any part remaining above the water's surface.
C. If necessary, keilim mikva'os may be used, provided that the following guidelines are strictly adhered to:
1. While chlorine has been added to the Far Rockaway and Kol Save keilim mikva'os to minimize any virus-related risks, it is crucial that hands (and utensils) be washed and cleansed thoroughly (with soap/disinfectant) both before AND after use. All surfaces should be wiped down carefully.
2. ONLY ONE PERSON MAY USE THE MIKVAH AT A TIME. Absolutely no congregating, schmoozing, or lingering should take place in the environs of the mikvah. If you arrive to see someone in the midst of tovelling keilim, please wait patiently in your car until you see the person exit.
3. To minimize the time (and in consideration of others), all utensils should first be prepared at home, removing all chatzitzos-- wrapping, labels, stickers, adhesives, and glue.
4. Under no circumstances may an individual in quarantine, or one exhibiting coronavirus-like symptoms, use the keilim mikva'os-- even if all the aforementioned precautions are followed.
D. If none of the above options are practical, or there are additional extenuating circumstances, consult with your Rav regarding other options such as: selling/transferring ownership to a non-Jew (Y"D, 120:16); or renouncing ownership of the utensils (declaring it הפקר) in front of three people.
E. Due to the statewide mandatory social distancing guidelines, there will be no publicly performed Hag'a'las Keilim taking place.
II: MECHIRAS CHAMETZ
1) Due to the necessary restrictions of social distancing currently in place, changes have been implemented in carrying out the "mechiras chametz" authorizations forms (שטרי הרשאה) this year. Each Rav will address the issue in the manner he sees fit, ensuring that the forms are properly filled out and clear authorization (גמירת דעת) is in place for the Rav to carry out the actual sale with the non-Jew.
[.קבלת קניןֿ - קנין סודר - שנוהגים לעשות בכדי לחזק מינוי השליחות, אינו מעכב]
2) The actual sale of all the chametz from the authorized Rav to the non-Jew will take place in person (with a proper בית דין), and performed with all the requisite kinyanim- while naturally maintaining crucial safety precautions. (There will be a mechira on the mornings of both י׳׳ג and י׳׳ד ניסן, and the chametz will be bought back from the non-Jew approximately one hour after Pesach ends.)
III: BI'UR CHAMETZ
1) PLEASE NOTE: There will be no public burnings of chametz this year. (Please do your utmost to ensure that we avoid any and all Chilul Hashem-- we must abide fully by the rules, regulations, and restrictions outlined by our local authorities.)
2) The 'token' ten pieces you collected from your bedikas chametz (performed the night of erev Pesach), should be flushed down the toilet (commode) on the morning of erev Pesach, as a fulfillment of the mitzvah of Bi'ur Chametz ("תשביתו"). That is followed by the recitation yet again of the nusach of Bittul Chametz ("׳׳כל חמירא). The remainder of the chametz in your possession shall be placed in your outdoor garbage cans (and declared hefker), then moved to the front of your home to await the next garbage pickup.
IV: TA'ANIS BECHORIM
1) In light of the mandated social distancing, we naturally cannot celebrate a siyum together the morning of erev Pesach in the typical manner. While it is certainly preferable if each individual can make a siyum on his own, one may indeed join with another person's siyum celebration even via a live "Zoom" conference, and even over the phone. Each Rav/Shul will arrange accordingly.
A. A minyan is not required at the siyum (Kaddish need not be recited).
B. Upon joining (listening in to...) a siyum- thereby exempting himself from fasting- one should not just sit down afterward to his regular breakfast. Rather, he should try his best to eat something extra, something special in honor of the siyum.
2) People should not be fasting. If one is unable to join a siyum (even via the internet or phone), one may "redeem" the fast by allocating money to tzedaka instead. (He should ideally redeem the fast with an amount equivalent to how much he typically spends on his daily meals.)
ANOTHER REMINDER REGARDING MINYANIM: WE REITERATE EMPHATICALLY THAT, AT THIS POINT IN TIME, NO MINYANIM AT ALL SHOULD BE TAKING PLACE- INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Additional halachos, directives, and guidelines will IY"H be forthcoming as we get closer to the upcoming Chag HaPesach, "Z'man Chei'ru'seinu."
Bi'ezras Hashem Yisbarach, our truly incredible Five Towns/Far Rockaway community will continue to steadfastly learn, sincerely daven, and seriously shteig, mei'chayil el chayil, each and every precious day. We will continue incessantly our beautiful displays of achdus and remarkable and bountiful acts of chesed, arousing the rachamei Shamayim merubim that will bring us the ultimate nechama and a geula shi'leima bi'karov mamash!
Stay strong acheinu B'nei Yisroel! Fortify your emunah and bitachon, and lift up your spirits as a loving Eved Hashem who firmly believes that the ultimate geula is just around the corner... And that HaKB"H loves and treasures us far more than we can ever imagine. IY"H we will join together bi'achdus gemurah in eating the Korban Pesach this year with Mashiach Tzidkeinu in the Beis HaMikdash BB"A!
Besuros tovos and Kol Tuv tamid,
Bi'ahava rabba u'beyedidus netzach,
(In alphabetical order:)
R' Yaakov Bender
R' Dovid Bender
R' Yisroel Meir Blumenkrantz
R' Meir Braunstein
R' Moshe Brown
R' Pinchas Chatzinoff
R' Shaul Chill
R' Ariel Edelstein
R' Eytan Feiner
R' Yaakov Feitman
R' Dovid Fordsham
R' Binyamin Forst
R' Yitzchak Frankel
R' Daniel Glatstein
R' Nosson Greenberg
R' Elisha Horowitz
R' Yaakov Horowitz
R' Naftali Jaeger
R' Yehoshua Kalish
R' Tzvi Krigsman
R' Simcha Lefkowitz
R' Nosson Neuman
R' Uri Orlian
R' Yechiel Perr
R' Zvi Ralbag
R' Elysha Sandler
R' Aaron Stein
R' Asher Stern
R' Mordechai Stern
R' Moshe Weinberger
R' Pinchos Weinberger
R' Akiva Willig
R' Shmuel Witkin
R' Zalman Wolowik
R' Mordechai Yaffe
BS"D
Rosh Chodesh Nissan, 5780
March 26, 2020
Lichvod our Wonderful and Special Community amu"sh:
Shalom U'vracha, and hoping that you and your families are managing well, and doing your best to remain in good spirits during these difficult and turbulent times. Our thoughts and heartfelt tefillos are with all those in need of refu'os v'yeshu'os, and we will continue to fervently daven together to merit sharing only besuros tovos henceforth IY"H.
What follows are important instructions and guidelines concerning various pre-Pesach topics-- as agreed upon by many local Roshei Yeshivos and Rabbonim working in unison. Please keep in mind that what appears below are often general guidelines; each individual is strongly advised to consult with his Rav for p'sak halacha in specific cases and unique situations.
I. TEVILLAS KEILIM
1) Nature of the Utensil
A. Newly acquired (metal and glass) utensils that were previously owned at any time by a non-Jew, must be properly toveled in a kosher mikvah before use (regardless from whom the kli was actually purchased). Contrary to a popular misconception, even a single use of the kli is prohibited before tevilla (Rema, Y"D, 120:8). Consult with your Rav regarding the various materials: what requires tevilla, with and without a bracha, etc. (Wood, stone, rubber, and plastic (according to most Poskim), do not require tevilla. Earthenware vessels (כלי חרס) also do not, but- according to most contemporary Poskim- porcelain (china) should be immersed without a bracha. (See, however, Shu"t Igros Moshe, Y"D, vol. 2, end of #46.)
Only those utensils used in the preparation and/or serving of food require tevilla. According to the vast majority of Poskim, electrical appliances do require tevilla (Shu"t Igros Moshe, Y"D, 1:57; Shu"t Minchas Yitzchak, 2:72; Shu"t Shevet HaLevi, 2:57).
B. If one is in a situation wherein he finds it very difficult to properly perform tevillas keilim, one should then try and use dispensable utensils whenever possible-- relying on Rav Moshe Feinstein zt"l that disposable aluminum utensils do not require tevilla. (See Shu"t Igros Moshe, Y"D, 2:164 (and Y"D, 3:22).) Disposable aluminum pans and baking tins that are typically discarded after use, do not require tevilla even if they are used multiple times. Hence, for this year, in particular, the use of disposable utensils is recommended. It should be noted, however, that there are Poskim who do require aluminum pans to be tovelled; therefore, it is advisable to locate the pans available on the market that are manufactured by Jews-- and thus all would agree there is no need for tevilla.
2) Location of the Tevilla
A. One may immerse the kli in an ocean, a natural spring or well, or a kosher mikvah under active supervision. The utensil must be completely immersed together with its attached handle, even if the handle is made of wood or plastic.
B. *In light of the current coronavirus crisis, it is ideal to perform tevillas keilim in the ocean (or natural spring or well...) this year-- if it is feasible, practical, and fully safe to do so. One should first wet his hand, then fully submerge the entire kli in the calm ocean water (not in a wave), without any part remaining above the water's surface.
C. If necessary, keilim mikva'os may be used, provided that the following guidelines are strictly adhered to:
1. While chlorine has been added to the Far Rockaway and Kol Save keilim mikva'os to minimize any virus-related risks, it is crucial that hands (and utensils) be washed and cleansed thoroughly (with soap/disinfectant) both before AND after use. All surfaces should be wiped down carefully.
2. ONLY ONE PERSON MAY USE THE MIKVAH AT A TIME. Absolutely no congregating, schmoozing, or lingering should take place in the environs of the mikvah. If you arrive to see someone in the midst of tovelling keilim, please wait patiently in your car until you see the person exit.
3. To minimize the time (and in consideration of others), all utensils should first be prepared at home, removing all chatzitzos-- wrapping, labels, stickers, adhesives, and glue.
4. Under no circumstances may an individual in quarantine, or one exhibiting coronavirus-like symptoms, use the keilim mikva'os-- even if all the aforementioned precautions are followed.
D. If none of the above options are practical, or there are additional extenuating circumstances, consult with your Rav regarding other options such as: selling/transferring ownership to a non-Jew (Y"D, 120:16); or renouncing ownership of the utensils (declaring it הפקר) in front of three people.
E. Due to the statewide mandatory social distancing guidelines, there will be no publicly performed Hag'a'las Keilim taking place.
II: MECHIRAS CHAMETZ
1) Due to the necessary restrictions of social distancing currently in place, changes have been implemented in carrying out the "mechiras chametz" authorizations forms (שטרי הרשאה) this year. Each Rav will address the issue in the manner he sees fit, ensuring that the forms are properly filled out and clear authorization (גמירת דעת) is in place for the Rav to carry out the actual sale with the non-Jew.
[.קבלת קניןֿ - קנין סודר - שנוהגים לעשות בכדי לחזק מינוי השליחות, אינו מעכב]
2) The actual sale of all the chametz from the authorized Rav to the non-Jew will take place in person (with a proper בית דין), and performed with all the requisite kinyanim- while naturally maintaining crucial safety precautions. (There will be a mechira on the mornings of both י׳׳ג and י׳׳ד ניסן, and the chametz will be bought back from the non-Jew approximately one hour after Pesach ends.)
III: BI'UR CHAMETZ
1) PLEASE NOTE: There will be no public burnings of chametz this year. (Please do your utmost to ensure that we avoid any and all Chilul Hashem-- we must abide fully by the rules, regulations, and restrictions outlined by our local authorities.)
2) The 'token' ten pieces you collected from your bedikas chametz (performed the night of erev Pesach), should be flushed down the toilet (commode) on the morning of erev Pesach, as a fulfillment of the mitzvah of Bi'ur Chametz ("תשביתו"). That is followed by the recitation yet again of the nusach of Bittul Chametz ("׳׳כל חמירא). The remainder of the chametz in your possession shall be placed in your outdoor garbage cans (and declared hefker), then moved to the front of your home to await the next garbage pickup.
IV: TA'ANIS BECHORIM
1) In light of the mandated social distancing, we naturally cannot celebrate a siyum together the morning of erev Pesach in the typical manner. While it is certainly preferable if each individual can make a siyum on his own, one may indeed join with another person's siyum celebration even via a live "Zoom" conference, and even over the phone. Each Rav/Shul will arrange accordingly.
A. A minyan is not required at the siyum (Kaddish need not be recited).
B. Upon joining (listening in to...) a siyum- thereby exempting himself from fasting- one should not just sit down afterward to his regular breakfast. Rather, he should try his best to eat something extra, something special in honor of the siyum.
2) People should not be fasting. If one is unable to join a siyum (even via the internet or phone), one may "redeem" the fast by allocating money to tzedaka instead. (He should ideally redeem the fast with an amount equivalent to how much he typically spends on his daily meals.)
ANOTHER REMINDER REGARDING MINYANIM: WE REITERATE EMPHATICALLY THAT, AT THIS POINT IN TIME, NO MINYANIM AT ALL SHOULD BE TAKING PLACE- INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Additional halachos, directives, and guidelines will IY"H be forthcoming as we get closer to the upcoming Chag HaPesach, "Z'man Chei'ru'seinu."
Bi'ezras Hashem Yisbarach, our truly incredible Five Towns/Far Rockaway community will continue to steadfastly learn, sincerely daven, and seriously shteig, mei'chayil el chayil, each and every precious day. We will continue incessantly our beautiful displays of achdus and remarkable and bountiful acts of chesed, arousing the rachamei Shamayim merubim that will bring us the ultimate nechama and a geula shi'leima bi'karov mamash!
Stay strong acheinu B'nei Yisroel! Fortify your emunah and bitachon, and lift up your spirits as a loving Eved Hashem who firmly believes that the ultimate geula is just around the corner... And that HaKB"H loves and treasures us far more than we can ever imagine. IY"H we will join together bi'achdus gemurah in eating the Korban Pesach this year with Mashiach Tzidkeinu in the Beis HaMikdash BB"A!
Besuros tovos and Kol Tuv tamid,
Bi'ahava rabba u'beyedidus netzach,
(In alphabetical order:)
R' Yaakov Bender
R' Dovid Bender
R' Yisroel Meir Blumenkrantz
R' Meir Braunstein
R' Moshe Brown
R' Pinchas Chatzinoff
R' Shaul Chill
R' Ariel Edelstein
R' Eytan Feiner
R' Yaakov Feitman
R' Dovid Fordsham
R' Binyamin Forst
R' Yitzchak Frankel
R' Daniel Glatstein
R' Nosson Greenberg
R' Elisha Horowitz
R' Yaakov Horowitz
R' Naftali Jaeger
R' Yehoshua Kalish
R' Tzvi Krigsman
R' Simcha Lefkowitz
R' Nosson Neuman
R' Uri Orlian
R' Yechiel Perr
R' Zvi Ralbag
R' Elysha Sandler
R' Aaron Stein
R' Asher Stern
R' Mordechai Stern
R' Moshe Weinberger
R' Pinchos Weinberger
R' Akiva Willig
R' Shmuel Witkin
R' Zalman Wolowik
R' Mordechai Yaffe
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Updates: Erev Shabbos ויקרא Lakewood 3/27/20
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4:30 pm
Bikur Cholim of Lakewood important message:
Heading into shabbos 12 Lakewood residents are on respirators R"L over 70 patients in local and regional hospitals.Please follow the guidelines of doctors and rabbonim stay home dont go out or make minyanim.
-President Trump orders General Motors to make ventilators under Defense Production Act
4:00 pm
-BMG will be offering Pesach in a box utensils, pots and halachic guidance by poskim and practical tips for those making pesach for the first time.
- Message from the R"Y Rav Yisrael shlita anyone making a minyan is bechezkas putting the tzibbubr in a sakana unless given specific reshus by morei horahh.
3:30 pm
-Sounds of Solitude - Bashevkin poem HERE in Yated
-Tehillim: Pinchos Sholom ben Raizel Rochel on a respirator
- NY AG James sent a cease and desist letter to Johnstons Toyota dealership, warning them after a worker told a Jew "you have the virus."
-Murphy says will make decision on mortgage relief after renters will not pay the landlords also need relief
2:30 pm
-Murphy and state police official point to call with Lakewood officials and say that the town is 99.99% compliant with social distancing rules and the wedding that took place was not one that intended to break the law but rather wanted to spread out over 3 backyards 10 people each and it was an educational matter. They reiterated any bias or anti semitic comments made about any community will be prosecuted to the fullest extent allowed by law. watch here
2:00 pm
-State testing centers at Bergen and PNC will be open Monday only for 500 symptomatic patients
- Ocean county 81 new cases
-NJ Numbers total positive cases at 8825 death toll now at 108, 1982 new cases since yesterday
-NJ: Businesses that have inventory of PPE (Personal protection equipment) must report it to the state by 5 pm today
1:30 pm
-Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state wants to build four more temporary hospitals in New York City within weeks, before coronavirus cases are projected to peak.
NY- Landlords can not evict a tenant for not paying rent up to 90 days
-Message from Dr.Shanik
Many people in Lakewood are in serious condition from the coronavirus strict social distancing must be practiced by the entire town in order to put an end to the virus.
No gatherings of any kinds, children can not play wit each other, no minyanim inside or outside. If anyone in the house is displaying any symptoms you may not leave your house every member must be quarantined for 2 full weeks from the last day that the member is not contagious. Food and medicine items must be delivered by someone without symptoms.
A person who is sick will last a minimum of a week
cleaning ladies may not be brought into the house even for pesach cleaning
-Submitted:
What should we do what kind of teshuva so many messages of what to improve and why. Today is exactly 6 month from Last Rosh Hashana and 6 months to the next one we all made kabalas and took upon ourselves something. Have we kept our word? its the midpoint of the year now lets strengthen and whatever we took upon ourselves to continue it to the rest of the year.
12:30
Moadim L'simcha:
Due to Rainy Weather The Moadim distribution has been rescheduled to this Monday March 30 by appointment only. The distribution will take place at 2 stadium way, in the parking lot, at the corner of cedarbridge and new hampshire.
The distribution will be done as a drive through pick up.
Please stick to your appointment time.
Please come with an empty minivan or large vehicle for easy loading.
Please come with a driver and a second able bodied person to load items.
No children will be allowed on site.
Elderly people should please send someone else to pick up their order.
Please bring a cellphone, as check out will be done over the phone.
Please call 732-402-6956 to confirm or hear your appointment time
12:00 pm
-Murphy: New Jersey residents who receive food stamps will receive a special payment on Sunday, and their benefits will be higher in Apri.
DR Zev Zelenko update today:
Since March 18-26 his office treated 699 patients there have been zero deaths and zero intubations in that group there r 4 patients admitted with pneumonia with IV antibiotic they will be ok. BH the statistics of death in Monroe are 0 percent and he is confident this information will be presented to President Trump and prime minister Netanyahu He thanks Hashem for his chesed that helped him discover an approach that may be helpful if anyone has leftover medication they should return it so it could be used for others.
11:30 am
-Refuah institute - My name is Professor Dr. Joshua Ritchie M.D.
I have done new research on prevention of Corona Virus, and I have found that Zinc deficiency makes the severity of the Corona Virus infection much worse. At least one third of the population has zinc deficiency. The metabolic process for resistance to infection is notably and especially dependent on zinc. So, I advise all adults to start taking 30 milligrams of Zinc every day, starting now.
Please spread the word and share this important information. Watch video
11:00 am
-Making Pesach At Home For The First Time? Here Is A List Of Items You Can Buy Online Now, Guides, And More! Dansdeals HERE
-WIC- NJ Families who rely on #IC can now substitute certain items of food like milk, beans, peanut butter, and more. Retailers and stores will not limit food supplies
-Members of CSE Jewish funeral undertakers are handling 10-15 bodies a day! רח"ל!
-Israel will order full shutdown of country starting next week thru pesach
9:00 am
-Tehillim: Rav Tzvi Shenker R"Y in EY
צבי בן שרה עכסא
-Donate Keren Almana and 11 Yesomim
https://thechesedfund.com/kerenyesomim/friedrich
Tragic Petira of Lipa Freidrich Z”L of Monsey. He was 39T The Niftar was a perfectly healthy young man with no prior medical condition. He tested positive for COVID-19 three days ago and was in isolation at home.
-Bde: Rav Avrohom Gordon ZTL A Rebbe in yeshiva Bais Dovid of Monsey for close to 50 years recently moved to his children in Lakewood. Niftar from the virus R"L
-Rohde Island- Gov. Gina Raimondo, is stationing National Guard troops at bus and train stations to collect contact information from anyone arriving from New York and to direct them to self-quarantine. State police are stopping cars with New York license plates coming into the state.
-UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus will stay in isolation has mild symptoms
-Psak in Belz: Rav Padawa -Due to shortage of eggs for pesach if one finds a blood spot you can just remove the blood and keep the egg.
-Cops break up another Lakewood wedding defying coronavirus rules NJ.com
-Edison Councilman Sam Joshi Apologizes to the Lakewood Jewish Community here
4:30 pm
Bikur Cholim of Lakewood important message:
Heading into shabbos 12 Lakewood residents are on respirators R"L over 70 patients in local and regional hospitals.Please follow the guidelines of doctors and rabbonim stay home dont go out or make minyanim.
-President Trump orders General Motors to make ventilators under Defense Production Act
4:00 pm
-BMG will be offering Pesach in a box utensils, pots and halachic guidance by poskim and practical tips for those making pesach for the first time.
- Message from the R"Y Rav Yisrael shlita anyone making a minyan is bechezkas putting the tzibbubr in a sakana unless given specific reshus by morei horahh.
3:30 pm
-Sounds of Solitude - Bashevkin poem HERE in Yated
-Tehillim: Pinchos Sholom ben Raizel Rochel on a respirator
- NY AG James sent a cease and desist letter to Johnstons Toyota dealership, warning them after a worker told a Jew "you have the virus."
-Murphy says will make decision on mortgage relief after renters will not pay the landlords also need relief
2:30 pm
-Murphy and state police official point to call with Lakewood officials and say that the town is 99.99% compliant with social distancing rules and the wedding that took place was not one that intended to break the law but rather wanted to spread out over 3 backyards 10 people each and it was an educational matter. They reiterated any bias or anti semitic comments made about any community will be prosecuted to the fullest extent allowed by law. watch here
2:00 pm
-State testing centers at Bergen and PNC will be open Monday only for 500 symptomatic patients
- Ocean county 81 new cases
-NJ Numbers total positive cases at 8825 death toll now at 108, 1982 new cases since yesterday
-NJ: Businesses that have inventory of PPE (Personal protection equipment) must report it to the state by 5 pm today
1:30 pm
-Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state wants to build four more temporary hospitals in New York City within weeks, before coronavirus cases are projected to peak.
NY- Landlords can not evict a tenant for not paying rent up to 90 days
-Message from Dr.Shanik
Many people in Lakewood are in serious condition from the coronavirus strict social distancing must be practiced by the entire town in order to put an end to the virus.
No gatherings of any kinds, children can not play wit each other, no minyanim inside or outside. If anyone in the house is displaying any symptoms you may not leave your house every member must be quarantined for 2 full weeks from the last day that the member is not contagious. Food and medicine items must be delivered by someone without symptoms.
A person who is sick will last a minimum of a week
cleaning ladies may not be brought into the house even for pesach cleaning
-Submitted:
What should we do what kind of teshuva so many messages of what to improve and why. Today is exactly 6 month from Last Rosh Hashana and 6 months to the next one we all made kabalas and took upon ourselves something. Have we kept our word? its the midpoint of the year now lets strengthen and whatever we took upon ourselves to continue it to the rest of the year.
12:30
Moadim L'simcha:
Due to Rainy Weather The Moadim distribution has been rescheduled to this Monday March 30 by appointment only. The distribution will take place at 2 stadium way, in the parking lot, at the corner of cedarbridge and new hampshire.
The distribution will be done as a drive through pick up.
Please stick to your appointment time.
Please come with an empty minivan or large vehicle for easy loading.
Please come with a driver and a second able bodied person to load items.
No children will be allowed on site.
Elderly people should please send someone else to pick up their order.
Please bring a cellphone, as check out will be done over the phone.
Please call 732-402-6956 to confirm or hear your appointment time
-Murphy: New Jersey residents who receive food stamps will receive a special payment on Sunday, and their benefits will be higher in Apri.
DR Zev Zelenko update today:
Since March 18-26 his office treated 699 patients there have been zero deaths and zero intubations in that group there r 4 patients admitted with pneumonia with IV antibiotic they will be ok. BH the statistics of death in Monroe are 0 percent and he is confident this information will be presented to President Trump and prime minister Netanyahu He thanks Hashem for his chesed that helped him discover an approach that may be helpful if anyone has leftover medication they should return it so it could be used for others.
11:30 am
-Refuah institute - My name is Professor Dr. Joshua Ritchie M.D.
I have done new research on prevention of Corona Virus, and I have found that Zinc deficiency makes the severity of the Corona Virus infection much worse. At least one third of the population has zinc deficiency. The metabolic process for resistance to infection is notably and especially dependent on zinc. So, I advise all adults to start taking 30 milligrams of Zinc every day, starting now.
Please spread the word and share this important information. Watch video
11:00 am
-Making Pesach At Home For The First Time? Here Is A List Of Items You Can Buy Online Now, Guides, And More! Dansdeals HERE
-WIC- NJ Families who rely on #IC can now substitute certain items of food like milk, beans, peanut butter, and more. Retailers and stores will not limit food supplies
-Members of CSE Jewish funeral undertakers are handling 10-15 bodies a day! רח"ל!
-Israel will order full shutdown of country starting next week thru pesach
9:00 am
-Tehillim: Rav Tzvi Shenker R"Y in EY
צבי בן שרה עכסא
-Donate Keren Almana and 11 Yesomim
https://thechesedfund.com/kerenyesomim/friedrich
Tragic Petira of Lipa Freidrich Z”L of Monsey. He was 39T The Niftar was a perfectly healthy young man with no prior medical condition. He tested positive for COVID-19 three days ago and was in isolation at home.
-Bde: Rav Avrohom Gordon ZTL A Rebbe in yeshiva Bais Dovid of Monsey for close to 50 years recently moved to his children in Lakewood. Niftar from the virus R"L
-Rohde Island- Gov. Gina Raimondo, is stationing National Guard troops at bus and train stations to collect contact information from anyone arriving from New York and to direct them to self-quarantine. State police are stopping cars with New York license plates coming into the state.
-UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus will stay in isolation has mild symptoms
-Psak in Belz: Rav Padawa -Due to shortage of eggs for pesach if one finds a blood spot you can just remove the blood and keep the egg.
-Cops break up another Lakewood wedding defying coronavirus rules NJ.com
-Edison Councilman Sam Joshi Apologizes to the Lakewood Jewish Community here
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