Frum News From The Greater Lakewood Area

Month February 2022

Is Omicron Leading US Closer To Herd Immunity Against COVID?

Is omicron leading us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19? Experts say it’s not likely that the highly transmissible variant — or any other variant — will lead to herd immunity. “ Herd immunity is an elusive concept and doesn’t… Continue Reading →

Terrifying Clip From Ukraine Jews: “Whoever Hears Our Message, Please Help Us.”

We are living through unbelievable moments in history as Ukraine and Russia stand at the brink of war. During what may be their final moments of normalcy, the frum community of Ukraine has released a hair-raising message for the public:… Continue Reading →

In 1st Statement, Israel Backs Ukrainian Sovereignty, Doesn’t Name Russia

Israel, which finds itself in an extremely delicate situation regarding the conflict between  Ukraine and Russia, issued on Wednesday its first official response to Russia’s recognition of separatist areas in eastern Ukraine. “Israel shares the concern of the international community… Continue Reading →

MISSED IT? It’s Back For 24 Hours Only!

[COMMUNICATED] The biggest sale of the year is back for just 24 hours! This is your last chance 30% off all ArtScroll Talmud and Mishnah sets and individual volumes! Save over $900 on a full set of shas! Are you… Continue Reading →

NYPD Commissioner Hosts Meeting Of Jewish Community leaders To Discuss Recent Hate Crimes [PHOTOS]

NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell hosted a small gathering of Jewish community leaders at Police Headquarters on Tuesday evening, February 22nd. Inspector Richie Taylor introduced everyone to the Police Commissioner, who warmly greeted each participant. Other Department Brass there included First… Continue Reading →

Letter: A frightening incident

My name is Yaakov Fisgus, and I am a licensed home inspector with nearly 20 years in the construction field. On February 22, 2022, a child was playing on a deck that is about 10 feet off the ground. The… Continue Reading →

ADDICTED: 6 in 10 Say They “Can’t Cope” Without Their Smartphone

If you feel like you just can’t live without your smartphone, you’re unfortunately not alone. A recent survey has found that 6 in 10 people say they “can’t cope” with being separated from their precious cellular devices. The survey found… Continue Reading →

USPS Gets Final Signoff To Order New Delivery Vehicles

The U.S. Postal Service said Wednesday it cleared the final regulatory hurdle to placing orders for next-generation mail vehicles — and getting some of them on delivery routes next year — despite pushback from the Environmental Protection Agency. Postmaster General… Continue Reading →

UN Security Council Schedules Emergency Meeting

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council has scheduled an emergency meeting Wednesday night at the request of Ukraine, which says there is an immediate threat of a Russian invasion. The meeting comes two days after the 15-member council held… Continue Reading →

Dvar Torah on Parashas Vayaheil by Rabbi Yosef Palacci

The post Dvar Torah on Parashas Vayaheil by Rabbi Yosef Palacci appeared first on Hamodia. In related news: Chanukah Party at the White House Chaveirim Appreciation Evening Williamsburg Mezuzah Torcher Gets 11 Years in Prison Betsy DeVos Makes History –… Continue Reading →

LET IT GO: DeSantis Tells Businesses with Mask Mandates to Ease Up [VIDEO]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is urging employers who still enforce mask mandates on their employees to knock it off as COVID cases decline. “Any of these big companies that are running these hotels or resorts – liberate your employees from… Continue Reading →

LET IT GO: DeSantis Tells Businesses with Mask Mandates to Ease Up [VIDEO]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is urging employers who still enforce mask mandates on their employees to knock it off as COVID cases decline. “Any of these big companies that are running these hotels or resorts – liberate your employees from… Continue Reading →

Ukraine Appeals for U.N. Help

Ukraine appealed to the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday to stop Russia’s “aggressive plans,” while Russia said it could not ignore “the blatant genocide” of Russian speakers in eastern Ukraine… Read more » The post Ukraine Appeals for U.N. Help… Continue Reading →

Sarah Palin to Request New Trial in N.Y. Times Defamation Case

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is seeking a new trial and a new judge in her defamation suit against The New York Times in the wake of a Bloomberg News… Read more » The post Sarah Palin to Request New… Continue Reading →

Inspired by Canadian Truck Protests, ‘People’s Convoy’ Heads to Washington

A group of American truckers began a cross-country drive from California to Washington on Wednesday to protest coronavirus restrictions, taking a cue from demonstrations that paralyzed Canada’s capital city, Ottawa,… Read more » The post Inspired by Canadian Truck Protests,… Continue Reading →

Lowe’s Posts Strong Q4 Results On Strong Housing Market

Lowe’s Cos., the nation’s second-largest home improvement chain behind Home Depot, offered an upbeat annual outlook after reporting strong fiscal fourth-quarter results that showed a still sizzling housing market. The report, released Wednesday, follows a robust quarterly report from Home… Continue Reading →

Ex-NYPD Union Boss Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud Charge

When he wasn’t tweeting insults about New York City officials, federal prosecutors say a former police labor boss was bilking his union out of hundreds of thousands of dollars by… Read more » The post Ex-NYPD Union Boss Pleads Not… Continue Reading →

Watch Live 7:30 PM: Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

The post Watch Live 7:30 PM: Lakewood Board of Education Meeting appeared first on The Lakewood Scoop.

Prosecutors in Charge of Trump Criminal Probe Have Resigned

The two prosecutors in charge of the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump and his business dealings suddenly resigned Wednesday, throwing the future of the probe… Read more » The post Prosecutors in Charge of Trump… Continue Reading →

FOREVER AND EVER: Mask Mandates on Airplanes Expected to Be Extended Yet Again

The federal government is expected to once again renew mask mandates on airplanes, the largest union of flight attendants says, according to Bloomberg. “We have every expectation that the mask mandate will be extended for the near term,” the Association… Continue Reading →

Gov. Murphy: Expect Trucker Protest To Hit The State By Next Weekend | Yoel Ackerman

Governor Phil Murphy has announced that he expects the trucker protest movement to come to the State next by next weekend. This comes on the heels of the trucker protests in Canada which will now head to Washington D.C. according… Continue Reading →

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