Month August 2024
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced today that more than 6.7 million travelers are expected to use its airports and vehicular crossings during the peak travel period from Thursday, Aug. 29, through Tuesday, Sept. 3 –… Continue Reading →
A prominent activist and philanthropist from Crown Heights is in critical condition. Rabbi Shloimy Greenwald was traveling when he experienced a sudden complication and was hospitalized in Istanbul, Turkey, where he remains in critical condition. Rabbi Shloimy Greenwald is one… Continue Reading →
Senator Bob Singer and Assemblyman Sean Kean of Legislative District 30 released the following statement reaffirming their commitment to help inform constituents about claiming lost or forgotten property from the Unclaimed Property Administration: “Ensuring that our constituents can easily access… Continue Reading →
On Monday afternoon, Lakewood Volunteer Firefighter Moshe Adler and Firefighter Alexander Palacio graduated from the Toms River Fire Academy at a Graduation Ceremony at the Ocean County College in Toms River. Retired Chief Fire Marshal Dan Mulligan served as the… Continue Reading →
Seeing spots? Kids have a funny looking rash? With so many common colds and stomach viruses going around, so are benign viral rashes. Viral rashes are so common and nothing to worry about it. They can be spots, bumps, red… Continue Reading →
Dear Friends & Supporters: Approximately 30 years ago, Rav Zechariah Gelley zt”l, Rav of K’hal Adas Yeshurun in Washington Heights, was invited to join the rabbinic presidium (Nesius) of Agudas Yisroel of America and to participate in the upcoming meeting… Continue Reading →
Attention singles in Lakewood and beyond, I wanted to share a personal story with you that I hope will inspire and encourage those still searching for their bashert. About 10 years ago, when I was 22, I dated someone special…. Continue Reading →
In an effort to drive home the message of ‘Never Leave Kids in Cars’, a Chaveirim of Central Jersey member placed pizza in his car’s windshield to show how pizza bakes from the car’s interior heat. Temperatures will reach approximately… Continue Reading →
Over 275,000 households in New Jersey will receive $175 off their September utility bill, the Murphy administration announced today. The one-time credit will automatically be issued to approximately 278,000 customers in low-income households across the state who generally qualify for… Continue Reading →
TRAGIC UPDATE: We regret to report the tragic Petirah of Reb Baruch Ber Ziemba Z”L, who was Niftar following a tragic incident today while vacationing in the Poconos. Reb Baruch Ber Z”L, approximately 40, was a Rosh Chaburah, and a… Continue Reading →
Several sidewalk projects around Lakewood have been completed this summer. Stretches along Cedar Bridge Avenue, between Flannery and Oberlin Avenues; Locust Street, between the Lafayette Green and Briarwood West developments; and County Line Road East, between Merlin Drive and Ridge… Continue Reading →
New Jersey Assemblyman Avi Schnall (D-Lakewood) is pleased to announce that his office is actively participating in the New Jersey State Treasurer’s initiative to return unclaimed property to its rightful owners. As part of this effort, constituents of District 30… Continue Reading →
A driver was arrested and hospitalized early this morning after crashing into a garbage truck at a high rate of speed. The accident happened shortly before 5:00 AM at the intersection of Cedarbridge Avenue and Melville Avenue. The impact of… Continue Reading →
-Setting the standard for Gmachim in Town, now in our 7th Year!- Our mission: Providing excellent condition, current styles of used (or new) kids clothing for struggling Lakewood families by collecting your high-end children’s clothing in a smooth fashion, handling… Continue Reading →
An insight by Horav Michoel Sorotzkin about the personality and the unique Derech Ha’Limud of Reb Chaim Brisker zt”l upon his 106th Yahrtzeit.
Rav Avrohom Zucker, the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiv Gedola Ohr Yisroel in Flatbush is in dire need of Rachmei Shomayim, following an incident on Sunday afternoon. He is currently being taken into emergency surgery with a serious head injury. His… Continue Reading →
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Dear fellow Lakewooders, I am writing to share with you a difficult decision I have made. Over 20 years ago, I moved to Lakewood with a dream of immersing myself in Torah learning and spiritual growth. The town’s vibrant atmosphere… Continue Reading →
Yeshivat Magen Abraham, was founded in 2008, under the pristine leadership and guidance of Rabbi Yosef Churba. Rabbi Churba has an innovative approach and understanding of each student which has given him the ability to reach every student. His belief… Continue Reading →
Most Israelis rejoiced over the massive Hezbollah attack that was thwarted by IDF preemptive strikes early Sunday. However, the residents of Akko, which was targeted by Hezbollah in the limited strike it carried out shortly after the Israeli attack, had… Continue Reading →