Month July 2024
I spoke to Yisrael Kleinman for about two hours for this article, and I probably could have spoken to him for many more. In fact, I hope to in the future, because Yisrael is one of the most fascinating, insightful… Continue Reading →
Among the vilifiers of Israel as an illegitimate “colonial” power—and the line is long and motley—are some Native Americans. They imagine a similarity between indigenous Indian tribes and the Arab population in Eretz Yisrael. Emphasis is on the word “some.”… Continue Reading →
Aah. A kishke recipe from der alter heim. A bissel pepper and a pinch of salt. Lovingly passed down through the generations. Admittedly, there were changes along the way. Most notably, fixed measurements were included, and shmaltz was swapped for… Continue Reading →
The Lakewood Township Planning Board has approved the site plan tonight that will allow Hatzolah of Central Jersey to construct their new headquarters off of Cedar Bridge Avenue. “We would like to thank all the parties involved for all their… Continue Reading →
Whether one is addressing a large public audience or speaking privately at home to his or her spouse, the goal is to be fully understood. It is not sufficient simply to have your words heard by your listener. If you… Continue Reading →
Rav Eliezer Gordon and Rav Avi Gordon are sitting Shiva for their mother, Mrs. Ruth Gordon A”H, who was Niftar on Shabbos at the age 0f 94. Shiva is taking place at 1150 Buckwald Court, Lakewood. Shacris 8:00 Mincha 7:00… Continue Reading →
As we follow Abraham into Canaan, we enter the world of the biblical narrative. It is not our purpose here to retell the story of the patriarchs, which is already very familiar to almost everyone who resides in the House… Continue Reading →
Over the last 15 years, a new approach and method of limud Hashas has been nurtured and developed in Eretz Yisroel at Reshet Kollelei Shas Yiden. This phenomenon has captured the imagination and electrified lomdei Hatorah throughout the world, and… Continue Reading →
A Lakewood home was damaged in a fire this afternoon. The fire broke out at the James Street home shortly after 4:00 PM. Upon arrival, emergency personnel found smoke billowing from the home and the siding of the home in… Continue Reading →
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which has screened higher passenger volumes this summer and a record-breaking 3 million passengers on Sunday, July 7, intercepted 3,269 firearms at airport security checkpoints during the first half of 2024. The first half of… Continue Reading →
A recent poll conducted by Bendixen & Amandi, a Democratic polling firm, has found that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vice President Kamala Harris offer the Democratic Party its strongest chance of defeating former President Donald Trump in… Continue Reading →
Chaveirim Central Jersey Emergency Services, a volunteer-based organization, has taken a significant step in enhancing its emergency services by participating in a comprehensive tree cutting course. This training initiative, provided by a local professional company, aims to enhance the team’s… Continue Reading →
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced today that his Chief of Staff Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti will transition to a new role as a senior advisor to the Governor and will be replaced by Tim Hillmann, who currently serves as the Governor’s… Continue Reading →
A New Jersey man has admitted possessing four destructive devices, according to the Department of Justice. Robert J. Moser, 32, of Mays Landing, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Edward S. Kiel to an information charging him with possessing destructive… Continue Reading →
Two Israelis were killed in a Hezbollah rocket barrage of about 40 rockets at Ramat HaGolan on Tuesday evening. A rocket scored a direct hit on a car driving in the area, setting the car on fire and killing its… Continue Reading →
The Lakewood Fire Department successfully conducted a high-rise operations training session at a building currently under construction at 1600 Avenue of the States, in Lakewood. The LFD stated: This exercise provided an invaluable opportunity for our firefighters to hone their… Continue Reading →
UPDATE: An infamous anti-Semite from Brick, NJ (whose name we’d like to avoid mentioning), was finally suspended by X for six months. Most recently, the enraged man – who constantly curses Jews – publicly desecrated an Israeli flag using a… Continue Reading →
Tuesday, Gimmel Tammuz 5784 (July, 9, 2024), marks the 30th yahrtzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, HaRav Menachem Mendel Schneerson זי”ע. The days surrounding the Yartheit are being marked by people in every corner of the world who have been touched… Continue Reading →
The IDF carried out a targeted assassination on the Beirut-Damascus road in Lebanon on Tuesday, Lebanese media reported. It was later reported that Al-Hajj Abou Al-Fadl Qarnabsh, the former bodyguard and escort of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was one of… 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: Dear Mayor, First want to thank you for the new light installment on Gudz and Lakewood… Continue Reading →
The Rav of Be’er Sheva, HaGaon HaRav Yehudah Deri, z’tl, was niftar at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 66. HaRav Deri, z’tl, began feeling unwell about two weeks ago due to an… Continue Reading →