Month May 2024
In case anyone thought otherwise, Yisroel Dovid Weiss, the Muslim dressed as a Hasidic Jew and who is the Neturei Karta leader from NY, was seen at the funeral of his dear friend, President Raisi of Iran, the world’s largest… Continue Reading →
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A home in Howell was destroyed in a fire. On Tuesday, at approximately 3:30 PM, the Howell Township Police Department responded to 13 Woodstown Drive for a report of a structure fire. Upon patrol arrival, a fully involved house fire… Continue Reading →
Today is Pesach Sheni, which occurs one month after Pesach. The historical purpose of this day was for those who were unable to bring the Korban Pesach on the correct date—because they were then Tamei or too far from Yerushalayim—to… Continue Reading →
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman They are the unknown and the unsung heroes that retrieve the bodies of those who died trying to save life. They are the Yasar units. If not for them – the bodies of the dead soldiers… Continue Reading →
This past Motzei Shabbos, at the end of the weekly shiur he delivers at his home to a small group of talmidim, HaGaon HaRav Avigdor Nebenzahl was asked by one of his talmidim to daven for the Iranian Jew Arvin… Continue Reading →
The countries of Norway and Ireland announced their recognition of a Palestinian state on Wednesday morning, prompting Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz to immediately recall Israel’s ambassadors from both countries back to Israel. Slovenia is expected to make the same… Continue Reading →
RebuidIng the Shul of Reb Shayale Kerestirer // A conversation with his descendant, Reb Mendel Rubin
After the kever of Rabbi Shimon in Meron, Reb Shayele’s tziyun in Kerestir is one of the most frequented kevarim in the world where Jewish people are mispallel. You are now in the midst of rebuilding his shul. You and… Continue Reading →
The Halachic Aspects of Lag Ba’Omer // A conversation with the renowned posek Rav Moshe Brandsdorfer
In addition to the spiritual aspect of Lag BaOmer, there are halachic issues associated with the day. Indeed, there are many. Someone asked me the following shailah: When he was davening to have a child, he went to the kever… Continue Reading →
When Eric Gertler speaks, people listen…and for good reason. Eric serves as CEO and chairman of U.S. News & World Report, which, besides being a trusted news source, has established itself as the leader in providing rankings for colleges, hospitals… Continue Reading →
President Biden’s pausing a shipment of certain bombs to Israel earlier this month and his opposition to a full-scale invasion of Rafah were deeply disappointing. And surprising. A less noticed surprise followed last week, when the White House advanced a… Continue Reading →
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman It is a question that a number of people are asking right now. When do we commemorate Pesach Sheini by eating Matzah? Do we do it on the night of the 14th, because that is Pesach… Continue Reading →
The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office today held a graduation ceremony For: 106th Basic Course For Police Officers; 57th Basic Course For Class II; Special Law Enforcement Officers; and 42nd Basic Course For County Correctional Police Officers. One Frum member was… Continue Reading →
It’s so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees. At least 83 of the midsize primates, who are known for their roaring vocal calls, were found dead in the Gulf coast state of Tabasco. Others… Continue Reading →
If you run a doctor’s office or any other offices that require appointments, this letter is for you. I think it’s very wrong to stuff appointments into your calendar if you know your office consistently cannot handle them. Case in… Continue Reading →
An accident in Howell this afternoon left one vehicle on its hood. The two-vehicle accident happened shortly before 5:00 PM at the intersection of Oak Glen Road and Maxim Southard Road. The occupants of the overturned vehicle made it out… Continue Reading →
For 25 years, Chai Lifeline New Jersey has been there to help more than 1,000 families in our communities, transforming a journey filled with uncertainty into one marked by hope and compassion. This campaign will allow Chai Lifeline New Jersey… Continue Reading →
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Hundreds of motorists this morning experienced an hour – or longer – traffic jam due to a detour at the Lakewood/Jackson border. The detour sent drivers from Whitesville Road in Jackson onto Faraday Avenue – during rush hour and school… Continue Reading →
We regret to inform you of the Petirah of Mrs. Brocha Yagid A”H, mother of Rabbi Eli Yagid, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Keren Hatorah of Lakewood. The Levaya is scheduled to take place between 3:00 and 5:00 PM today at… Continue Reading →