Month March 2020
UNITED KINGDOM (JTA) — British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis ordered the closure of all synagogues affiliated with United Synagogue, the largest network of Orthodox synagogues in the country. “These extraordinary times call upon us to take extraordinary measures,” Mirvis said… Continue Reading →
Order all your disposable products at wholesale prices! New website open to the public for Pesach orders. Largest online selection that you will not find in the grocery store! Hundreds of items to chose from! Save up to 50% off… Continue Reading →
Britain is closing all its primary and secondary schools because of the new coronavirus, one of the last countries in Europe to do so. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says schools… Read more » The post Britain Closes All Schools, Amongst… Continue Reading →
President Donald Trump on Wednesday moved to invoke a federal law that allows the government to marshal the private sector to fight the coronavirus epidemic, as the economic damage mounted… Read more » The post Trump Invokes Emergency Authority; Big… Continue Reading →
To whom it may concern: The fishing line is fully stocked on all your fresh fish needs Lkovod Pesach. Our shop will be kosher l`Pesach as of this coming Tuesday March 24, 2020 We will have enough for everyone there… Continue Reading →
Facebook said a bug in its anti-spam system temporarily blocked the publication of links to news stories about the coronavirus. Guy Rosen, Facebook’s vice president of integrity, said on Twitter Tuesday that the company was working on a fix for… Continue Reading →
Joe Biden’s surge toward the Democratic presidential nomination rolled on with a dominating victory in Florida, the largest delegate prize in Tuesday’s primaries, and wins in Illinois and Arizona. Takeaways from Biden’s latest victories: BIDEN’S SURGE BECOMES A WAVE Biden… Continue Reading →
Hi, I am a business owner in Lakewood and I am working primarily from home. My husband has not missed a minyan in almost 20 years and he was crying yesterday when his Rav paskened he needs to daven at… Continue Reading →
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The Lakewood Republican Club has made endorsements for the seat of Township Committee. The Club endorsed incumbent Mike D’Elia, and Lakewood Planning Board member Hector Fuentes. Also running, is Mayor Ray Coles on the democratic side. The Primaries take place… Continue Reading →
As of 5pm today, Lakewood Immediate Care will be shutting down due to the risks of coroanvirus. The care center, located in the Gourmet Glatt Plaza, will be closed to patients until further notice. “Dr. Allen Lempel has determined that… Continue Reading →
NEW ROCHELLE (JTA) — The attorney at the center of the coronavirus outbreak in New Rochelle, New York, has emerged from his coma. Lawrence Garbuz “is awake and alert and seems to be on the road to full recovery,” his… Continue Reading →
The post Emergency Announcement From Chevra Hatzolah appeared first on Hamodia. In related news: Chevra Hatzalah Planning Emergency Convoy for Florida Hurricane Behind the Scenes With the Chevra Kadisha in Pittsburgh “Chevra Tehillim” of Moscow Make Blessing on Some of… Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting twin health and economic crises, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will invoke emergency powers to marshal critical medical supplies against a coronavirus pandemic threatening to overwhelm hospitals and other treatment centers. Trump described himself as… Continue Reading →
The coronavirus is actively spreading in our community. There are a significant number of people affected, with many on ventilators in the ICU’s and critically ill. This number keeps growing very quickly. Hatzalah is on the front lines and seeing… Continue Reading →
TLS has learned that all Chasunah halls in Lakewood have been shut down until further notice. This comes after a meeting between hall owners a short time ago regarding the coronavirus guidelines put in place. Last night, police responded to… Continue Reading →
YWN has confirmed that multiple Lakewood residents have received results, testing positive for the COVID-19 virus. Many results are still pending. YWN notes that some of them seem to have attended large Purim parties, the type that YWN published warnings… Continue Reading →
TLS is pleased to announce that we are once again hosting our once-a-year, 3-week Web-a-Thon fundraiser for the community-based organization, Tomchei Shabbos of Lakewood, the greater Lakewood area’s source of food for Pesach since 1987. Click here to join the… Continue Reading →
President Reuven Rivlin spoke on the phone with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas about coordinating their efforts to stem the coronavirus. “The world is dealing with a crisis that does… Read more » The post Israel, PA Coordinate in Handling… Continue Reading →
Gourmet Glatt: Dear Valued Customer, We would like to assure our customers that our devoted and hardworking staff are doing everything they can to accommodate your needs during these hectic and trying times. Our employees have been instructed on proper… Continue Reading →