Frum News From The Greater Lakewood Area

Month September 2024

Did You Know? Insurance | Ariel A. Bivas, Esq.

DID YOU KNOW? Welcome to ‘Did You Know?’ Your go-to source for practical legal insights that matter in your daily life, delivered regularly to keep you informed. ———————– Insurance Marine Cargo Insurance Policies protect businesses from losses or damages to… Continue Reading →

Elon Musk: If Trump is Not Elected, This Will be the Last Election; Do You Agree?

Elon Musk released the following statement: Very few Americans realize that, if Trump is NOT elected, this will be the last election. Far from being a threat to democracy, he is the only way to save it! Let me explain:… Continue Reading →

Letter: TWW is a Serious Issue

I am writing to bring attention to an issue that affects many of all: Texting While Walking (TWW). This morning, I had a startling encounter that highlighted the dangers of TWW. While driving here in town, I nearly hit a… Continue Reading →

5:00 PM: Toms River PBA Local 137 Vest-A-Cop Event in Downtown Toms River

All proceeds support equipping officers with lifesaving ballistic vests.

The Segulah of the Challah and Wine of Rabbi Hanina Ben Dosa – Bring a Miracle Above Nature Into Your Home!

The Tzaddik Rabbi Shalom Arush on the special Segulah of the challah and wine of Rabbi Hanina ben Dosa: “Anyone who participates in this rare Segulah will bring miracles into their home, beyond the natural order!” Who among us does… Continue Reading →

Singer Bill to Fund Summer Tuition Aid Grants Passes Senate

Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30) that would fund summer tuition aid grants (TAG) was passed by the New Jersey Senate. “Whether students are catching up on credits or want to accelerate their path to graduation, the TAG… Continue Reading →

Update on El Al’s JFK-TLV Coffin-Free Trial Flights

El Al: “Starting October 1, 2024, EL AL will resume accepting coffins on flight LY2, JFK-TLV, from Sunday through Wednesday. This means coffins will once again be accepted on all EL AL-operated JFK-TLV flights. Additionally, please note that each coffin… Continue Reading →

New Jersey State Senate Confirms John Hoffman to the State Supreme Court

The New Jersey State Senate voted unanimously this afternoon to confirm John Jay Hoffman to serve as an Associate Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court. Hoffman, a former  Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, was… Continue Reading →

BREAKING: IDF Declares Northern Border a Closed Military Zone

The IDF has designated the northern border communities of Metula, Misgav Am, and Kfar Giladi as a closed military zone. This follows a new assessment by Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, as Israel prepares for a potential ground offensive against Hezbollah…. Continue Reading →

Crews Dismantle Decade-old Fire Watch Tower in Lakewood [VIDEO]

In July, TLS reported that New Jersey Forest Fire Service’s Lookout Tower on Massachusetts Avenue in Lakewood has been permanently closed. Today, crews are dismantling the tower. As earlier reported, the Tower was originally built in 1944 by five employees… Continue Reading →

Tie Between HaRav Micha Halevi and HaRav Kalman Ber for Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi, Second Election Round Needed

HaRav David Yosef was elected on Sunday to succeed his brother HaRav Yitzhak Yosef as Israel’s Sephardic chief rabbi. The election for his Ashkenazi counterpart ended in a tie, requiring a second round between Rabbi Micha Halevi and HaRav Kalman… Continue Reading →

Legislation Expanding Family Leave Benefits Clears Assembly

A bill that would provide support for employees grieving the loss of a child or facing the emotional challenges as a result of an unsuccessful adoption or fertility treatments cleared the Assembly. Bill A3505, sponsored by Assemblymembers Shanique Speight, William… Continue Reading →

Senator Helmy Seeks to Bring Tax Relief to New Jersey’s Middle-Class Families

Last week, U.S. Senator George Helmy (D-NJ) introduced the Tax Relief for Middle Class Families Act of 2024, maintaining his commitment to support New Jersey’s middle-class families. The bill proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to… Continue Reading →

Three Pedestrians Struck in Lakewood in Last 13 Hours

Three pedestrians were struck in Lakewood in the last 13 hours. One incident occurred last night on Madison Avenue, one this morning on Pine Street, and another a short time ago at CHEMED. None of the injuries are said to… Continue Reading →

Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles Responds to Your ‘Ask The Mayor’ Questions: Clover, Vine, County Line, West Gate, Ridge Paving

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, The clover area is extremely backed up at rush hour times as it connects Cedarbridge… Continue Reading →

Toms River Fire Department To Host Fire Safety Event

The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 6th from 1 – 4 PM at the Ocean County Mall.

10 Degrees of Elevation: A Shofar Primer | Halacha For Today

  You can print it here. 

Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva – Rav Dovid Schustal: Sefardim vs. Ashkenazim on Slichos

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman The material below is based upon Maamar #1,2, and 8 of Vaadim published in Taf shin pay delivered by Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva – Rav Schustal Shlita and published by Rabbi Shimon Meir Perlman in a Kuntrus… Continue Reading →

Will I Die Just Because My Dad Can’t Afford Treatment?

A month to live. That’s what the doctor told dad this morning, that I only have a month to live. That in a month I will be gone, my body will crash, and I’ll just die at the age of… Continue Reading →

Report: US Aiding Israel To Prepare For Major Iranian Retaliatory Attack

The US is preparing for a possible Iranian retaliatory strike on Israel following the elimination of  Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Iran’s Quds Force commander Abbas Nilforoushan, who was killed in the same strike, CNN reported on Sunday evening. Iran has… Continue Reading →

Report: IDF Special Forces Entered Hezbollah Tunnels Ahead Of Ground Operation

IDF special forces have been carrying out small targeted raids into southern Lebanon in preparation for a possible larger ground operation that could begin as early as this week, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. The raids, which include… Continue Reading →

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