Month June 2024
Thanks to the writer of the letter about the Lakewood tuition issues for a deep and thoughtful expression of the current situation. Tuition is our biggest expense by far. This is perhaps the most important topic touched upon by The… Continue Reading →
It is with much regret we inform you of the sudden tragic Petirah of Reb Yossi (Yosef Aryeh Efraim) Basker Z”L, who was Niftar today following a heart attack. Reb Basker Z”L was a teacher at YTT of Lakewood until… 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: Hello Mayor Coles Thanks for the amazing job that you do for Lakewood! Ther is a… Continue Reading →
People mean well, and Klal Yisroel does great things, but in regards to the unfathomable tragedy that took place in Lakewood last week, trying to attribute it to mental health as a sole culprit, is a mistake. Promoting mental health… Continue Reading →
A Jackson man has died after drowning in the Delaware River, authorities said. Witnesses on shore saw the 24-year-old Jackson Township man, Jeysson Ariel Osorio-Reyes, swimming mid-channel in the river, about 75 yards from the PA shoreline, before he disappeared… Continue Reading →
By Horav Michoel Sorotzkin upon the anniversary of ehe Shlichus of the Meraglim.
It’s Grill Pre-Season With summer’s arrival, the grilling season has officially begun. What is the deal with pre-seasoned cast iron pans. Can they be used as is? Do they need to be kashered? If so, how does one kasher? Let’s… Continue Reading →
New free CPR courses for women, as well as 11th and 12th grade girls, are now forming for the coming weeks. The courses are given by Chaim Kaisman, who has already trained hundreds of residents in and around Lakewood –… Continue Reading →
Police are searching for the driver who flipped his vehicle in Lakewood early this morning, and fled the scene. The incident happened on Lewis Lane at approximately 2:00 AM. A K-9 unit is assisting in the search.
The Lakewood girl struck by a vehicle on Thursday in in critical condition, the family says. The girl was struck by a truck driver who reportedly circumvented a car that had stopped to let her cross at the intersection of… Continue Reading →
I recently met an older man fishing by the Manasquan Reservoir. He had fishing poles, gear, and a whole suitcase full of specialized equipment for catching fish. Making small talk, he told me he spends nearly $25,000 a year on… Continue Reading →
With literally tens of thousands of kids across the globe becoming hooked on the Taryag Kids, ArtScroll has now begun offering an action-packed audio version of the first story in the series, Taryag Kids and the Underwater Adventure for free! Produced… Continue Reading →
Looking for a structured program that will give you the tools and resources you need to get Smicha? Hilchos Shabbos? Dayanus? Chuppah v’Kiddushin? Join Machon Smicha, the premier halachah institute serving the English-speaking Torah community. Machon Smicha is a unique,… Continue Reading →
It is with much regret we inform you of the Petirah of the Kosover Rebbe ZT”L The Rebbe was Niftar on Shabbos following a lengthy illness. He was 66. The Levaya is scheduled to take place at 11:00 AM at… Continue Reading →
A terrorist shot a crossbow at a Serbian police officer guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, Serbia on Shabbos. The officer opened fire, injuring the terrorist who died shortly later. The officer was evacuated to the hospital, where he underwent… Continue Reading →
The IDF on Motzei Shabbos announced that two soldiers fell in battle in the Shejaiya neighborhood of Gaza City in northern Gaza on Friday. The soldiers were identified as Sgt. First Class (res.) Yakir Shmuel Tatelbaum, H’yd, 21, of Ma’ale… Continue Reading →
The L.E.A.D. Law Enforcement Against Drugs Fest is getting underway now in Howell. (L.E.A.D.) is a non profit (501C3) organization, supported by dedicated police officers, committed to protecting our youth and communities from the proliferation of drugs, drug related crimes,… Continue Reading →
We are all reeling from the recent tragedies that befell our communities. The tragedies that transpired are beyond words and too painful to discuss. The truth is that although these tragedies are very extreme, we need to realize that there… Continue Reading →
On Wednesday, June 26th, at approximately 11:37 am, the Toms River Fire Department responded to Las Vegas Rd in the Monterey Beach section of Toms River for a reported fire involving an electric bike. Upon arrival, the fire department confirmed… Continue Reading →
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Thursday that federal officials are investigating the appalling antisemitic violence outside the Adas Torah shul in the Pico-Roberston neighborhood of Los Angeles. The rioters tried to block the entrance of the shul and… Continue Reading →