Month September 2023

Experience the spiritual awakening of Avinu Malkeinu this Elul, and it’s all accessible online!  Amidst your pre-Yom Tov preparations, embark on a transformative journey to enhance your Avodas Hashem. Our captivating lineup promises to ignite your soul, and you can… Continue Reading →

Nearly 700 pieces of vape-related products were confiscated from a Lakehurst Borough business as part of an investigation spearheaded by the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs, said Joseph H. Vicari, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. Vicari… Continue Reading →

The Lakewood Fire Department held a general training course for members today. The department trained on basement fire, roof entry, ground ladders, and 2nd floor fires with extensions into an attic. Nearly two dozen members participated in today’s session, which… Continue Reading →

Yom Kippur is just days away. Time is short as we move through the Aseres Yemei Teshuva and search for zechusim that will tip the scales in favor of a year of life, success, health and happiness. Time is short… Continue Reading →

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With only hours left to our matching campaign, we’re still off our goal. Our goal is to ensure that not a single family in Lakewood or the surrounding areas goes hungry this Yom Tov season. Our boxes have already brought over 1,500… Continue Reading →

The Senator inquired about how to ensure AI doesn’t contribute to scams and fraud or expand existing disparities for marginalized communities in financial services

Dear Friends, “How does he do it,” is a question I have often asked myself. Never complaining or questioning, R’ Dovid accepts his Nisayon with inner strength. In the words of the beautiful song “A Yid” I found the answer, click… Continue Reading →

Meet Yaakov Berger- lead shopper for EsrogShopper.com, in his exclusive interview with Ephraim Feder for a behind-the-scenes look at the EsrogShopper.com operation! CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE FULL VIDEO! What do you do? I am a personal esrog shopper! You… Continue Reading →

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority has announced that it will close applications for Phase 1 of its Child Care Facilities Improvement Program on October 20. However, due to an overwhelming interest in, and demand throughout, Phase 1 of the… Continue Reading →

Three kedoshei elyon had one common concept when it came to learning Torah – they were the Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh (Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar 1696-1743) when he came to Eretz Yisroel; the Ramchal (Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto 1707-1746) when he lived in Padua, Italy;  and Hagaon,… Continue Reading →

As we approach Yom Kippur, we take stock of the past year and hope that our merits will stand by us in judgment. It’s a time of year for reflection, repentance, and the acceptance of kabbalos for the year to… Continue Reading →

Over 60% of New Jerseyans continue to give positive ratings to their home state as a place to live, but views of some local aspects of the state’s quality of life have declined, particularly around schools and safety, according to… Continue Reading →

“U’teshuvah, u’tefillah, u’tzedakah, ma’avirin es roah’ hagezerah.” Right now, all of Klal Yisroel is hovering in the precious few days between Rosh Hashona and Yom Kippur, the moments when the entire upcoming year is to be decided. Individually and collectively,… Continue Reading →

OU Impact Accelerator, a division of the Orthodox Union that advances promising Jewish nonprofits through education, mentorship and an early stage grant, is excited to announce its fifth cohort of innovative leaders committed to transforming the North American Jewish communal… Continue Reading →