Month June 2024
As the oilam hatorah continues to bask in the light of Sunday’s magnificent Adirei Hatorah event, we are all eager to retain the inspiration and simchas hatorah so acutely felt in those lofty moments. With that in mind, Yeshiva World… Continue Reading →
Like many parents out there, I’ve been struggling with the whole seminary situation. Though we registered our oldest daughter to a seminary in Israel (mainly due to peer pressure), we’re beginning to rethink the decision due to the fact that… Continue Reading →
As the first heat wave of the season blankets the region, AAA is reminding parents and caregivers of the dangerous temperatures inside vehicles and the deadly risk those temperatures can pose to children. The sobering statistics: According to NoHeatStroke.org, 971 children… Continue Reading →
As part of a continued effort to improve and expand the home and community-based services workforce, the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Department of Children and Families, and the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority today announced a new student… Continue Reading →
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced the filing of criminal charges against six defendants following a years-long investigation into a criminal enterprise run by George E. Norcross III and… Continue Reading →
The New Jersey state Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Committee has approved a bill today that prohibits any person from being paid or offered goods or services to be a messenger or a bearer of vote-by-mail ballots…. Continue Reading →
In an effort to better understand the risks and vulnerabilities associated with natural disasters, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, Office of Emergency Management invites input from the public during its second public workshop on updates to the Hazard Mitigation Plan…. 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, I live in Albert neighborhood very close to Bellinger Street. I’ve been a… Continue Reading →
We regret to inform you of the Petirah of R’ Shloimah Yehudah Miller Z”l. The Levaya is tentatively scheduled to take place at 2:00 PM today at the chapel, 613 Ramsey Avenue, Lakewood, with Kevurah in the nearby Bais Olam…. Continue Reading →
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Sunday evening informed his ministers that he is dissolving the war cabinet and will instead hold discussions in the wider Security Cabinet. The move follows the departure of Benny Gantz from the government and the… Continue Reading →
The New Jersey Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee has approved legislation that would prohibit the sale and/or manufacturing of children’s products containing lead, mercury, or cadmium. “Exposure to toxic and hazardous materials during a child’s most formative years creates an area… Continue Reading →
The Jewish Chronicle revealed fascinating and harrowing details of the dramatic hostage rescue in Gaza last Shabbos. Almost a month prior to the rescue, Israel obtained intelligence about the location of four hostages in the Nuseirat refugee camp area in… Continue Reading →
Former President Donald Trump was treated to a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday to You” by a sea of enthusiastic supporters at the Turning Point USA’s People’s Convention on Saturday. The surprise serenade came as Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee,… Continue Reading →
In an awkward moment at a star-studded campaign fundraiser in Los Angeles on Saturday night, President Biden appeared to freeze up on stage and had to be led off by former President Barack Obama. The incident occurred after a 45-minute… Continue Reading →
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By Rabbi Yair Hoffman IT IS A PROBLEM THAT a number of Jewish students face. At home, they have been accustomed to wait six hours between meat and dairy. This is their family Minhag. When they go away to their… Continue Reading →
Chaveirim of Central Jersey today rolled out the upgrade of its most advanced EV charger, set to revolutionize the way their team can respond to electric vehicles with depleted batteries. “This upgrade will significantly enhance our ability to provide efficient… Continue Reading →
Tonight, after many weeks of preparation and anticipation, thousands of our beautiful kollel yungerleit will gather as one. It is perhaps one of the most momentous events of the year as everyone stands together to applaud this very special group…. 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: Hi, Dear Mayor. I must begin by saying that we are very lucky here in Lakewood…. Continue Reading →
As I drive through Lakewood Township, I can’t help but feel a sense of unease every time I approach a crosswalk on Route 9 or Cedarbridge. These treacherous stretches of road have claimed far too many lives, and it’s clear… Continue Reading →