Month December 2023

The New Jersey state Senate has approved a bill which would create new fines for underage drinkers in the state, sending it to Governor Murphy for his signature. The bill, which passed the Assembly in June, would allow law enforcement… Continue Reading →

It was with tremendous trepidation that Rabbi Meir Hacker approached the camera to record his recent extremely vulnerable video message to the public.  But, as he explains right away, he has “no choice left.” Hacker has been known in Israel’s… Continue Reading →

Firefighters, Hatzolah, and other emergency personnel are at the scene of a major structure fire at a home in Boro Park. As reported by Boro Park Scoop, first responders were called to 515 East 2nd near Avenue C on Sunday… Continue Reading →

An article in the print edition of The New York Times with the headline “Gaza Deaths Surpass Any Arab War Losses in 40 Years” has sparked controversy for its portrayal of the recent Gaza-Israel conflict. This headline suggests that the… Continue Reading →

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Esty had a hard day at work, her boss was taking advantage of her again. Today’s problem was that he told her to come in to work on Sunday. Esty didn’t want to but she didn’t want to upset him… Continue Reading →

In just two short years, Pine Lake Park has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a small group of frum families into a thriving community of over 300 families. As our community continues to grow, so does the need for… Continue Reading →

A vehicle overturned in Jackson this afternoon. The single-vehicle accident happened shortly after noon at the intersection of Whitesville Road and Faraday Road. No serious injuries are being reported.

Breaking Bread Croutons, Bagel & Pita Chips In this final segment of our Brachos series Rabbi Dovid Heber – Kashrus Administrator at Star-K breaks down the various breads that aren’t necessarily homatzi once they are in their final stage. View… Continue Reading →

You might recall from my previous post “Then And Now” Part 1 that this 42-year-old man was in cheder decades ago. Surely today the teaching is much better and methods have improved? Unfortunately, I believe that today the situation is… Continue Reading →

A Lakewood resident was lucky to get his carry-on luggage back, thanks to a tracking device he placed inside it. The resident tells TLS he passed through security at Newark Airport and waited for his carry-on luggage to come through… Continue Reading →

They are two of the Jewish world’s most well-known and beloved authors. Mrs. Libby Lazewnik and Mrs. Miriam Zakon are also best of friends. In this Inside ArtScroll Interview, we get to hear from these literary giants, who reminisce about… Continue Reading →

The Lakewood Fire Department has ordered a brand new Rehab Unit to replace their aging, 23-year-old Pierce Salvage Unit (pictured below). Chief Yahr told TLS, “The new truck will be more affordable and easier for us to maintain as it… Continue Reading →

The directors of Machon Yerushalayim, Rabbi Moshe Buxbaum and his brother Rabbi Shlomo had the privilege to personally visit HaRav Dov Landau and HaRav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Rosh Yeshiva’s of Slabodka Yeshiva to present them with the new releases of Machon Yerushalayim…. Continue Reading →

A Toms River couple woke up to burglars in their bedroom early this morning, TLS has learned. During the night, a couple awoke to strange sounds, and realized there were two burglars rummaging through their bedroom. The wife began yelling,… Continue Reading →

In the 1980s, Fu Xiangdong was a young Chinese virology student who came to the United States to study biochemistry. More than three decades later, he had a prestigious professorship in California and was conducting promising research on Parkinson’s disease…. Continue Reading →

Today marks a tragic day and one of the darkest days in the history of the Lakewood Fire Department, with the death of two of their firefighters. The deadly fire occurred the night of December 23, 1976 at the Hotel… Continue Reading →

The Supreme Court said Friday it will not immediately take up a plea by special counsel Jack Smith to rule on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for his actions to overturn the 2020 election results. The ruling… Continue Reading →