It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the sudden passing of R’ Menachem Wiederman z”l, at the age of 60.
A devoted husband, father, and baal chesed, R’ Menachem spent decades in Flatbush, where he was known for his warmth, kindness, and dedication to the community.
More recently, he relocated to Toms River, NJ, bringing his unique energy and commitment to Khal Zichron Yechezkel, the shul led by Rav Moshe Rotberg, where he served faithfully as gabbai.

President-elect Donald Trump has named Stephen Miller as the White House deputy chief of staff for policy for his upcoming term.
Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio), Vice President-elect, extended congratulations to Miller on his new appointment, with CNN first breaking the news. Known as a key architect of Trump’s immigration strategy, Miller has pushed for more restrictive immigration measures and held a senior advisory role on these issues during Trump’s previous administration.
In the new capacity as deputy chief of staff for policy, Miller’s influence in the White House would broaden, enabling him to work closely with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles to ensure efficient operations across the West Wing.

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is naming longtime adviser Stephen Miller, an immigration hard-

A prominent Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
Muhammad Abu Sakhil headed operations for the terrorist group, and worked in a command and control center embedded in a compound in northern Gaza that previously served as a school.
“The terrorist was a significant figure for the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the planning and execution of terrorist activities and coordinating attacks with Hamas against Israeli civilians and IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip,” the IDF said, adding that he compiled situational assessments for the terror group.

STATEN ISLAND (VINnews) — In a disturbing incident, thugs on a motorcycle committed a despicable act of ripping a Kippah off a Jewish man’s head.

The Lebanese terrorist organization Hezbollah targeted the Haifa area with a massive rocket barrage on Monday afternoon, wounding three Israelis.
Magen David Adom, Israel’s national emergency service, reported that the wounded were a 52-year-old man who was listed in moderate condition after being hit with shrapnel in his back, as well as a 55-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy with minor injuries.
Around 80 rockets were fired in an initial barrage, followed by a second attack consisting of approximately 10 projectiles, the Israel Defense Forces told reporters. Most rockets were intercepted or hit in open areas.
Earlier on Monday, the Iranian-backed terrorist organization launched some 50 rockets into the Lower Galilee.

TEHRAN (JNS) – The Iranian regime has developed chemical weapons based on op

‘The Big Weekend Show’ co-hosts discuss the reaction to President-elect Trump’s historic win.
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