Month March 2024

Now, more than ever, Tomchei Shabbos is calling upon your generosity to ensure that no family is left behind this Pesach season. With a staggering budget of over $3 million, Tomchei Shabbos anticipates assisting over 2,500 families, each facing their… Continue Reading →

Today, Congressman Andy Kim (D-NJ) released the following statement after U.S. District Judge Zahid Quraishi granted emergency injunctive relief, effectively ending the “County Line” system in New Jersey. “Today’s decision is a victory for a fairer, more democratic politics in… Continue Reading →

Yesterday’s fire in Lakewood is under investigation, Ocean County Prosecutors announced today. At approximately 3:15 pm on Thursday, Officers from the Lakewood Township Police Department and Lakewood Township Fire Departments were dispatched to a structure fire on Prospect Street. Upon… Continue Reading →

The Lakewood Police Department today began using an online payment system for residents applying for gun permits. Until now, when applying for either purchase permits or CCW permits, the applicant needed to go down to the Lakewood Police headquarters to… Continue Reading →

A sophisticated jewelry heist in Toms River is under investigation. At approximately 10:10 AM yesterday, Toms River Police officers were dispatched to Venzio Jewelers in the Ocean County Mall regarding a burglary and theft. Business representatives reported, that some time… Continue Reading →

Before we can study the patterns of history and determine the forces that drive it, we have to identify the purpose of its existence. Coming from the House of Classical Judaism, we know that God created the world, but why… Continue Reading →

OU Kosher and Nshei Harmony Farms of Jackson proudly presents a special Pre-Pesach opportunity for women. A hands-on and informative presentation about Bedikas Tolayim Sunday evening, March 31, 2024 Doors open 8:00 PM Program begins promptly at 8:15 PM Bais Shabsi… Continue Reading →

Jackson Mayor Michael Reina is one of many – including elected officials – calling out Governor Phil Murphy over his statements yesterday which called for a ceasefire in Gaza. Murphy stated, “Over the past six months, tens of thousands of… Continue Reading →

The Star-K this afternoon issued an alert regarding a certain KitchenAid product which has issued with its Shabbos Mode. “It has come to our attention that some KitchenAid KRFF577KPS 26.8 Cu. Ft. Standard-Depth French Door Refrigerator with Exterior Ice &… Continue Reading →

The developers currently constructing twin buildings in Downtown Toms River, could be ousted, TLS has learned. Sources today told TLS that come next week, Capodagli Property, the developers of the 10-story buildings, will be receiving a notice of default for… Continue Reading →

The Jackson Township Council has voted on a new ordinance that will require public contracts involving union labor agreements to provide opportunities to local union trade members. “This agreement with the unions strengthens our town’s commitment to its hard working… Continue Reading →

[Communicated] We at Shelf & Rod Custom Closets believe in exceptional craftsmanship and high-quality products without the premium price tag. We partner with leading interior designers to create stylish, pre-designed layouts that maximize space and functionality while remaining budget-friendly. Our… Continue Reading →

A preschool in Lakewood was evacuated moments ago after boxes in the building reportedly caught fire, filling the building with smoke. No children were injured. Police are investigating.

New Jersey Assemblyman Avi Schnall (D-30), in collaboration with Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt (D-6), has sponsored groundbreaking legislation aimed at ensuring teachers and school employees remain eligible for critical childcare subsidies. This legislation (A1667) addresses a long-standing issue that has seen… Continue Reading →

Rav Aharon Leib Steinman zt”l also noted a few years before he was niftar, that bochurim entering Yeshiva Gedola from Yeshiva Ketana do not know how to learn. If this happens in Eretz Yisroel when they are supposed to know… Continue Reading →

Lavi was an active, healthy eight-year-old boy until when he began suffering severe stomach pains and vomiting. He urgently needs a life-saving abdominal surgery due to a rare intestinal condition, scheduled for this May at the Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia…. Continue Reading →

A reader-submitted video from the Garden State Parkway shows a young child being held by a front seat passenger. Whose offense was worse, the driver filming or the front seat passenger with the baby?

The U.S. House Education Committee has sent a letter to Rutgers University requesting information regarding its handling of anti-semitism on campus, adding the university to its list of schools being investigated. “The Committee on Education and the Workforce is investigating… Continue Reading →