Frum News From The Greater Lakewood Area

Month May 2021

U.S. Treasury Backs Off 21% Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate, Wants At Least 15%

The U.S. Treasury Department said it proposed a global minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15% during international tax negotiations on Thursday, backing down from its earlier call for… Read more » The post U.S. Treasury Backs Off 21%… Continue Reading →

WATCH: “I’m Speechless:” German, Czech, & Slovakian FMs Visit Israel In Show Of Support

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, Slovakian Foreign Minister Ivan Korčok, and Czech Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhanek landed on Israel on Thursday in a visit intended as a show of solidarity with Israel against attacks by terror groups in the Gaza… Continue Reading →

President Biden’s Remarks About the Ceasefire in Israel

The post President Biden’s Remarks About the Ceasefire in Israel appeared first on Hamodia. In related news: Olmert Enters Prison, Again Proclaims Innocence IDF Tears Down Billboard Praising Terrorists Netanyahu Defends ‘Over-Preparation’ Policy on Coronavirus IDF to Ensure Care for… Continue Reading →

Motorcyclist injured in accident in Lakewood [PHOTOS]

A motorcyclist was injured in an accident on 14th Street a short time ago. The accident happened shortly before 6:00 PM at the intersection of 14th Street and Hope Chapel. The motorcyclist reportedly suffered a leg injury and was transported… Continue Reading →

Assemblyman Lawler: Educational Equity and Choice Act is Part of Solution in East Ramapo

Assemblyman Mike Lawler (R,C,I,SAM-Pearl River) announced a new bill today, the Educational Equity and Choice Act (EECA), in an effort to solve some of the long-standing issues in the East… Read more » The post Assemblyman Lawler: Educational Equity and… Continue Reading →

WATCH LIVE: Biden Delivers Remarks On Israel-Hamas Conflict

WASHINGTON (VINnews) – President Joe Biden is set to deliver remarks on the Middle East conflict Thursday afternoon. Biden’s remarks come after reports that a ceasefire will go into effect…

Nervous Workers Struggle To Adjust To New Mask Policies

An abrupt relaxation of mask policies has left workers at some retail and grocery stores reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers. Kroger, the country’s largest grocery… Continue Reading →

Cool Tech, Crazy Turns: A Reporter’s Take On Driverless Cars

CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — The annoyed shopper paced around and knocked on the windows of a minivan blocking him from leaving his Costco parking spot. He didn’t seem to notice, or care, that there was no one inside. A colleague… Continue Reading →

R` Refoel Yaakov Aron ז”ל רפאל יעקב בן משה נ”י

Family getting up: R’ Moshe AronFather Mrs. Leah AronMother R` Yossi AronBrother R’ Michoel Mayer AronBrother R’ Eliyahu AronBrother R` Shloma Zalman AronBrother R` Yitzchok Zev AronBrother Mrs. Shani BraunfeldSister Mrs. Chana Miriam GuldSister Mrs. Naomi PonskySister Mrs. Devorah Rochel… Continue Reading →

Miracle In Sderot: Baby Is Unharmed After Rocket Lands In Room

An incredible neis occurred in Sderot on Wednesday evening when a barrage of five rockets hit the city. Three of the rockets damaged buildings and one actually landed in a room where a baby was sleeping but unbelievably the baby… Continue Reading →

NYC Subway’s Recovery Put at Risk by Crime

A spike in assaults and harassment incidents in New York’s transit system is threatening its ability to restore ridership to pre-pandemic levels just as it needs to start replenishing its… Read more » The post NYC Subway’s Recovery Put at… Continue Reading →

Israel Electric Company Union: We Won’t Repair Electric Lines To Gaza Until Hamas Returns Fallen Soldiers

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — The workers union of the Israeli national electric company (IEC) announced Thursday that it refused to repair power lines to Gaza hit by Hamas rockets until the terrorist group returns the bodies of the two fallen Israeli… Continue Reading →

US Ends Use Of 2 Immigration Jails Accused Of Mistreatment

A detention facility in Georgia where women claim they were subjected to unwanted medical procedures and a Massachusetts jail that has drawn complaints of inhumane conditions will no longer be used to detain immigrants, the Biden administration said Thursday. The… Continue Reading →

Mr. Josh Skurnik ז”ל ישעי ארי ליב בן שלום

Family getting up: Shacharis: 7:30am, Sunday 8:30Mincha: 7:55, Next week 8:05, Friday- 2:00Maariv: Following Mincha Mrs. Sari SkurnikWife Mrs. Marsha BornhowMother R` Baruch SkurnikBrother R’ Alan SkurnikBrother R’ Chanan SkurnikBrother Mrs. Shifra GansbergSister Mrs. Tzivi TaubenfliegelSister Mrs. Chani ZimmerSister

Largest Container Ship Hits East Coast As Ports See Surge

BAYONNE, N.J. (AP) — With the sun gleaming off the Manhattan skyline in the distance, the massive ship passed slowly underneath the Bayonne Bridge on Thursday morning, tooting its horn to the delight of about two dozen onlookers on the… Continue Reading →

NJ Assembly Advances Bill to Allow Drivers to Show Electronic Proof of Vehicle Registration

Aiming to make it easier for drivers to confirm their vehicle is registered with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), the full Assembly approved legislation 76-0 on Thursday to allow drivers to display electronic proof of vehicle registration when… Continue Reading →

Putin To Would-Be Aggressors: ‘Will Knock Their Teeth Out’

Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged Thursday that some of the country’s foreign foes dream about biting off pieces of the country’s vast territory, warning that Moscow would “knock their teeth out” if they ever try. In strong remarks during a… Continue Reading →

Hamas Fires Anti-Tank Missile At Bus Moments After Soldiers Leave It, IDF Eliminates Launchers

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — During the morning hours of Thursday, a Hamas anti-tank crew shot missiles at an IDF bus which was parked near the Gaza border. Meir Waknin, the driver of the bus said in an Israel Radio interview that… Continue Reading →

Why I Accepted The Guest Of Honor Award At This Years Lakewood Cheder Dinner

[COMMUNICATED] Dear Friends, On June 6th, the Lakewood Cheder/Bais Faiga will ה“אי host a dinner marking the 55th anniversary of the school. When the Cheder/Bais Faiga Mosad approached us to accept this honor, we welcomed the opportunity to reciprocate all… Continue Reading →

US Jobless Claims Fall Again As Some States End Federal Aid

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease. Thursday’s report from… Continue Reading →

Poll: Are the new vaccine incentives compelling you to get vaccinated?

Are the new incentives from the State – such as free wine, free beer, free access to State parks – compelling you to get vaccinated?

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