Month February 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute Wednesday to victims of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack in Israel in a national ceremony and denounced what he described as the “largest antisemitic massacre of our century.” Forty-two French citizens died in the attack,… Continue Reading →
Amid rising cases of anti-Semitism in the state, New Jersey Assemblyman Gary Schaer (D-Passaic has introduced a package of bills which aims to raise awareness and educate the public, as well as putting stronger safety measures in place for all… Continue Reading →
Hidden in the heart of Lakewood lies a beautiful building nestled between Wadsworth and Edgecomb Avenue. This building is the home of Bnos Basya High School. Bnos Basya is one of the newer high schools in Lakewood and are proud… Continue Reading →
TheSpinka Kehill of Lakewood last week made a trip to Hungary and Poland to be Mispallel at Kivrei Tzadikim. The trip was led by the Spinka Rav of Lakewood, Harav Meir Yitzchok Issac Weisz Shlita, son of the Spinka Rebba…. Continue Reading →
Following five months of intensive training and pledging to protect and serve, 47 new police officers graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy today in Lakewood. “During the last five months you spent at the Ocean County Police Academy, you… Continue Reading →
Torah Umesorah Brings Hundreds of Mechanchos Together A winter night in February. What drew over 500 mechanchos and menahalos to the Clifton Grade School in Lakewood, NJ this past Monday night? Torah Umesorah, working with dedicated staff and sponsors, produced… Continue Reading →
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday told Jewish leaders that Moscow has engaged in diplomatic efforts to free Israeli hostages in Gaza and achieved “certain results.” Putin discussed the issue during a meeting at the Kremlin with Russian Chief Rabbi HaRav… Continue Reading →
Today, Thursday, February 8, is Erev Rosh Chodesh Adar I, Yom Kippur Kattan, a day traditionally dedicated to an extra measure of prayer. As the conflict continues, we may draw strength from the Purim story where the Jewish people, facing… Continue Reading →
In the heart of our auction, the countdown to victory is on, and you have just less than 2 weeks left to seize this incredible opportunity. The stone walls of Yerushalayim echo not only with pleas, but with the resounding… Continue Reading →
CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Watch as a vehicle flips multiple times and goes airborne on the Garden State Parkway this morning. The accident happened around 9:30 AM at approximately mile marker 119 northbound. The driver miraculously walked out of the vehicle…. Continue Reading →
Frigidaire refrigerators are being recalled after a possible choking hazard from the ice maker, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission says. The parent company, Electrolux, has recalled their Frigidaire Branded Side by Side Refrigerators with Slim Ice Buckets after… Continue Reading →
Nursing mothers in New Jersey would be exempt from jury duty in the state under a bill being heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee later Thursday. Under current law, exemptions from jury duty are only authorized for people who are… Continue Reading →
We regret to inform you of the Petirah of R’ Yaakov Usher (Yanky) Kogel Z”L who was Niftar this morning following an illness. He was 36. R’ Yanky Z”L resided on Yerek Drive in Lakewood. He leaves behind his wife… Continue Reading →
Five U.S. Marines aboard a helicopter that went down during stormy weather in the mountains outside of San Diego are confirmed dead, the US military said. Here’s what we know so far: WHAT HAPPENED A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter was… Continue Reading →
The nation’s cybersecurity agency has launched a program aimed at boosting election security in the states, shoring up support for local offices and hoping to provide reassurance to voters that this year’s presidential elections will be safe and accurate. Officials… Continue Reading →
Self-help author and spiritual guru Marianne Williamson on Wednesday announced the end of her long-shot Democratic challenge to President Joe Biden. The 71-year-old onetime spiritual adviser to Oprah Winfrey contemplated suspending her campaign last month after winning just 5,000 votes… Continue Reading →
President Joe Biden has chosen Annie Tomasini, a longtime aide and close adviser who runs his Oval Office, to be a deputy White House chief of staff. Tomasini has served the Democratic president as an adviser and director of Oval… Continue Reading →
Hatzolah Central Jersey responds to over 19,000 CALLS a year. A treacherous fall at school. An excruciating burn in the kitchen. A terrible car crash. Whatever the CALL, Hatzolah will answer the CALL. When the winter winds blow and you’re… Continue Reading →
A non-commissioned IDF officer was severely injured and two reserve soldiers were lightly injured from an anti-tank missile fired by Hezbollah at Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel on Thursday morning. Also, two reserve soldiers were lightly injured from projectiles launched… Continue Reading →