Frum News From The Greater Lakewood Area

Month August 2024

Ocean County Sheriff’s Office to Hold Basic Telecommunicator Course & Emergency Medical Dispatch Course

The Sheriff’s Office will be holding a Basic Telecommunicator Course & Emergency Medical Dispatch Course this September. Basic Telecommunicator Course is a 40-hour course that is required of all call takers. Telecommunicators will be instructed on the basic information required… Continue Reading →

PHOTO: Construction of the New Hatzolah CJ Garage in the South Section of Lakewood Moving Along

Letter: There’s a Human Behind the Logo

I’m a business owner for a bit over ten years and mostly service the mid to upper end homes in town. I’d like to share with you all a glimpse into the “other side” of our businesses. Just like you,… Continue Reading →

ANNOUNCING: THE FIRST-EVER ARTSCROLL ALL-HEBREW SALE!

For the first time ever, ArtScroll is offering significant discounts focused primarily on their all-Hebrew seforim—a rare opportunity that anyone who stocks their shul, school, or home library can’t afford to miss! For a limited time only, ArtScroll is now… Continue Reading →

Notice from the Lakewood Board of Education

The עיר התורה, Built on a Foundation of ‘Doing’

Looking around at the vibrant community Lakewood has become, it’s remarkable to remember that it all began with Rav Aharon Kotler, zt”l, and a small group of his talmidim. Every significant movement in Klal Yisroel started with an individual who… Continue Reading →

VIDEO & PHOTOS: Shwekey ‘Light Up The Night’ Concert in Deal to Benefit the Special Children’s Center

Campaign Manager Admits Trying to Fraudulently Place Candidate on Ballot in 2021 Primary Election for N.J. Governor

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced that a campaign manager from Hunterdon County pleaded guilty to attempting to fraudulently get a candidate on the Democratic primary ballot in the New… Continue Reading →

Have You Always Wanted to Get Smicha? This Is The Program For You

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 →

New Jersey Attorney General’s Office Cracking Down on Illegal Sales of Flavored Vapor Products

New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs (“Division”) announced that 19 retailers in the state were recently issued Notices of Violation (“NOVs”) and assessed civil penalties of $4,500 each for allegedly violating the state’s consumer… Continue Reading →

Surveillance Video Captures Accident Which Left Multiple People Injured

Surveillance video captured an accident in Toms River last night which left multiple people injured. The accident happened at the intersection of Hickory Boulevard and Vermont Boulevard at approximately 11:00 PM. Several people were hospitalized, the injuries are not said… Continue Reading →

PHOTOS: Chaveirim of Central Jersey Adds Third Mobile Generator To Their Fleet

Chaveirim of Central Jersey has added its third mobile generator to their fleet to service the community. The first two mobile generators had been dedicated in memory of Misaskim founder Yanky Meyer ZT”L. Chaveirim thanked Aryeh Skorski of Targeted Diagnostics… Continue Reading →

New letter from Hatzolah of Central Jersey Rabbonim

Important letter from Hatzolah of Central Jersey Rabbonim

Ruti Fried 8-month-old Baby Is Fighting a Cruel Cancer That Threatens Her Life

*My name is Yisrael Fried, Ruti’s father.* Our baby is now fighting for her life. While most of you are enjoying quality time with your families, going out on trips, and spending these warm summer days together, we are living… Continue Reading →

When Anti-Semites Target Us // How pro-Palestinian groups are harassing a chasidic-owned business

On March 28, 2018 (Issue 361), Ami Magazine ran a special Lunchbreak feature, an interview with Reb Shloime Weber and his son Sruly. We brought attention to this dynamic father-and-son duo not only because they had grown the company that… Continue Reading →

How Successful Has Israel Been in Gaza? // A look at some of the details

“They lost most of their commanders. Maybe more than 50% of their fighters were killed. …But they are now regrouping in places that were cleared by the IDF.” —Prof. Michael Kobi of the Institute for National Security Studies and the… Continue Reading →

Yoely (Joel) Neuman // Hiring 4 Less

After I finish speaking to someone for the “Lunchbreak” column, I usually ask them to send me photos to feature in the article: at work, with their employees, or perhaps speaking somewhere. Yoely Neuman, who started the overseas staffing company… Continue Reading →

Slippery Slur // What exactly is a “Socialist”?

Leave it to a heated election to yield outrageousness. A Conservative (in its “Jewish movement” sense) clergywoman, Lauren Holtzblatt, cited the Torah as a basis for why Jews must vote for Kamala Harris for president. “Our sacred texts,” she proclaimed,… Continue Reading →

Letter: What Happened?

A question that needs to be answered. So, I’m pretty sure this happens to a lot of people: You’re a nice Jewish boy, grew up wherever, in Frum household, where Torah-Learning is valued. Maybe your father is still learns or… Continue Reading →

New Jersey State Senator Doug Steinhardt to Lead Roundtable on Presidential Security

In light of the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, and with Trump Bedminster being within the boundaries of his legislative district, Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) announced he is stepping up efforts to enhance presidential security by organizing… Continue Reading →

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