Month February 2024
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Going on Now: In place of watching the Super Bowl, Rabbi Senter’s Yeshiva in Israel holds a ‘Super Seder’. The Bachurim Learn until approximately 5:00 AM, and then Daven Vasikin at the Kosel. View this post on Instagram A post… Continue Reading →
There has been much discussion over the past few days about Tznius at grocery stores and other places around Lakewood. In addition to the poll about separate hours at supermarkets, many readers have reached out to TLS stating how they… Continue Reading →
A delegation of leading officials from Amerigroup/Wellpoint NJ Community Health Care spent two days in Lakewood, where they had a jam-packed schedule of meetings with community leaders, tours of important community venues, and more. The group was led by Dr…. Continue Reading →
There’s a well known Midrash that states that before a baby is born, a Malach teaches the baby the entire Torah. Before the baby is born, the Malach taps the baby on the lip, causing him to forget everything. I… Continue Reading →
This past week, the Toronto Community dedicated a Sefer Torah to the Paley Family of Ramot on the first yarzheit of their beloved children, Asher Menachem z”l and Yaakov Yisrael z”l, who were killed in a terror attack last February… Continue Reading →
A newly introduced bill would allow a house of worship in New Jersey to designate one person to carry a handgun for the purpose of protecting religious service attendees. The bill, which had previously been introduced by the late Assemblyman… Continue Reading →
Dear TLS, Here I am again, finding myself in the all-too-familiar role: that guy. The one who feels compelled to pen a disgruntled letter to TLS, bemoaning the fervor with which our community has embraced the Super Bowl and everything… Continue Reading →
We are in the final days of the If the Walls Could Talk campaign, and the walls of Yerushalayim are pleading louder than ever. Families in desperate need face neglect, hardship, and uncertainty, and are counting on your immediate support…. Continue Reading →
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: Now that the County is widening Cross street, are they going to make it more pedestrian… Continue Reading →
Trip Led by Synagogue Initiatives Merges Community Values of Family and Support for Israel
שיעור זה מוקדש לרגל היארצייט ה-43 של מו”ר הגאון רבי יוסף דוב הלוי סאלאוויצ’יק זצ”ל בנו של מרן הגרי”ז זצ”ל ראש ישיבת בריסק ירושלים נלב”ע ב’ אדר ראשון ה’תשמ”א
As earlier reported, the Jackson Township Council, on Tuesday, will consider for introduction an ordinance adding a Director of Law and Public Safety position. This position will act as a liaison between the Jackson Police Department and the Township Administration…. Continue Reading →
My decision to write this letter was not a confident one. I found myself wavering back and forth; will my comments on this loaded topic be viewed as another form of sensationalizing or should I share my perspective with those… Continue Reading →
In this fascinating Inside ArtScroll Interview, Rav Moshe Tuvia Lieff, venerable rav of Agudas Yisroel Bais Binyomin of Flatbush, discusses the impact of the Vayimaen movement and the new book by Rabbi Yechiel Spero based on the inspiration of the renowned speakers of the global Vayimaen initiative. [Buy… Continue Reading →
Chayala Friedman Hair + Salon will be hosting Yafi Wigs on February 12th from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 700 Cedarbridge AvenueWalk in or schedule an appointment! There will be a full selection of skin tops, lace fronts and lace… Continue Reading →
The Marine Corps released the names Friday of the five Marines killed when their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter went down in the mountains outside San Diego during a historic storm. All of them were in their 20s. The decorated Marines… Continue Reading →
Firefighters last night battled a blaze in Manchester. The fire broke out around 11:00 PM on Moccasin Drive in Crestwood. Nobody was injured, and the fire is under investigation.
With various programs and distributions they provide for struggling families with dignity and respect. This winter’s campaign — The Gift of Shabbos — has seen an outpouring of support from the Lakewood community. Thousands have signed up to adopt a… Continue Reading →
BubbleFun is thrilled to announce Mrs. Esti Hammer as our new esteemed director. If you have not heard the INCREDIBLE news yet, BubbleFun daycare is opening up this September. We will be centrally located on Route 70, just five minutes… Continue Reading →