Month September 2023
Authorities are searching for a man suspecting of stabbing another in Lakewood today, TLS has learned. Police responded to calls shortly after 2:00 PM for the reports of a person stabbed, and upon arrival located a victim with a laceration… Continue Reading →
This week, Rav Yitzchak Kolodetzky shlita released a personal video message ahead of Rosh Hashanah. A close friend of Rav Kolodetzky, who is a talmid chacham and marbitz Torah, is currently facing a life and death situation which the Rav… Continue Reading →
Joining a group of five other members of Congress, New Jersey Senator Senator Cory Booker held a press conference to highlight the skyrocketing child poverty rate and urge Congress to restore the expanded, enhanced Child Tax Credit (CTC). Booker was… Continue Reading →
Reb Chaim Mendel Brodsky, Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Shmayahu of Toronto, eldest son-in-law of Mir Rosh Yeshiva Rav Nochum Partzovitz Zt”l, visiting and speaking at the newly established Yeshiva Pe’er Yisroel in Lakewood. Yeshiva Pe’er Yisroel was established… Continue Reading →
“Is there still transportation to Jersey Shore today? Does he need a shower chair or a shower bar – or both? They’re saying it’s a matter of days. What now? 600 calls a day. Thousands of queries – and one… Continue Reading →
Venice has approved a €5 ($5.4) daily entrance fee in a bid to regulate the hoards of tourists that visit the historic lagoon city and try to protect its delicate ecosystem and cultural heritage. The city will kick off a… Continue Reading →
Following the recommendation yesterday by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that everyone ages 6 months and older get the latest COVID-19 booster vaccine that targets more recent COVID variants, the New Jersey Department of Health announced… Continue Reading →
The Spinka Rebbe of Boro Park, Reb Naftoli Weiss Shlita, visited Lakewood to give Chizuk to Chassidim ahead of Rosh Hashana. The Rebbe visited the Spinka Bais Medrash, which is under the auspices of his son, Reb Eisik Weiss Shlita.
The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to AskTheMayor@thelakewoodscoop.com. Question: Dear Mayor, Thank you for the opportunity to reach out with our questions. I have young… Continue Reading →
In recent years, Hashkifa’s films have left a mark, captivating audiences worldwide. This year, as the Yomim Noraim approach, Hashkifa is back with an all-new production that promises to be nothing short of extraordinary – ‘RESET.’ ‘RESET’ is a cinematic… Continue Reading →
Multiple Jackson residents this week received a knock at their doors by a Township inspector. The residents were handed letters and notices of violations for failing to apply for a permit to install an electric vehicle charger at their homes…. Continue Reading →
This past week, a New Jersey Appellate Court issued a monumental ruling that will now become case precedent for Agunas throughout the State. An “Aguna” is a term in Hebrew which translates to “Chained.” It refers to a Jewish woman… Continue Reading →
[New York, August 15th ] – Hatch.ai, a trailblazing platform leveraging data for nonprofits, proudly announces the launch of “OpenGiving,” an innovative AI-powered search engine that revolutionizes donor discovery for nonprofits. OpenGiving (an add-on service to Hatch’s donor enrichment product)… Continue Reading →
On a balmy day in May, Rabbi Aron Litwin of Manchester, England, stood face to face with a top-hatted, tail-coated Prince William, the prince of Wales, in the palatial garden grounds of Buckingham Palace. Rabbi Litwin was present as the… Continue Reading →
The race to be the definitive repository of the world’s wisdom has consumed a slice of humanity since the advent of knowledge itself. From the Assyrian collection of clay tablets and Hadrian’s Library in Athens to Google and Wikipedia of… Continue Reading →
I recently came across a clip from Rabbi David Ashear, who wrote many books on Emunah and bitachon, in which he tells the story of a young college student named David Rosmarin. David was suffering from anxiety about his future… Continue Reading →
Bless its journalistically responsible little heart (emphasis on “little”), The New York Times published a correction last week about an article that appeared several days earlier. The correction reads: “An article on Sunday about the rising use of Yiddish imprecisely… Continue Reading →
Authorities in Howell are on scene this evening where a man was found deceased in his vehicle. The man was located around 5:00 PM at the Howell Common Shopping Center by a passerby who notified police. Upon arrival, police determined… Continue Reading →
Misameach Founder Lipa Schwartz had a dream to build a massive family center in Lakewood, and it’s happening. TLS got a tour of the 25,000 square foot Lakewood building, which will contain a game room, a cafe, a recording studio,… Continue Reading →
New Jersey Senate Republican Leader Anthony Bucco and Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio are criticizing the state Legislature whom they say is dragging its feet on reforms while crime continues to rise across the state and be a major concern… Continue Reading →
The Ocean County Residential Shredding Program and the Household Hazardous Waste Program are back for select dates through the fall season. Sponsored by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, the Residential Shredding Program and the Household Hazardous Waste Program are… Continue Reading →