Frum News From The Greater Lakewood Area

Month September 2024

Notice from the Lakewood Board of Education

Petirah of Ms. Faigie Gilbert A”H

We regret to inform you of the Petirah Ms. Faigie Gilbert A”H of Lakewood who was Niftar this morning. She was 51. She leaves behind her brother, Pinchos, and her parents, Arthur (Avrohom Yitzchok) and Elaine Gilbert. The Levaya is… Continue Reading →

ON THE ROPES: IDF Reveals Hamas Document Outlining The Terror Group’s Desperate Circumstances

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has revealed a document, allegedly written by Rafa’a Salameh, the former commander of Hamas’s Khan Younis Brigade, which provides an inside look into the current struggles of the terror group. The document, reportedly addressed to… Continue Reading →

Smotrich In, Ben-Gvir Out: Prime Minister Netanyahu’s New War Forum

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu dissolved the war cabinet in June after the resignation of National Unity chairman Benny Gantz from the government and in the wake of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s demand to join it. However, Kan News reported… Continue Reading →

Letter: Is this really Tzedaka?

I would like to share some thoughts I had upon seeing a tzedaka campaign recently. There are boys from poor homes that cannot afford to date because dating is so expensive so the oilam should please give money for this… Continue Reading →

Lakewood Shuk Announces 2024 Schedule

The Lakewood Shuk announced the following schedule. Starts Sunday, October 13 at 7:00PM – 2:00AM. October 14: 9:00AM – 2:00AM October 15: 9:00AM – 2:00AM Oct 16, Erev Yom Tov 9:00AM – 2:00PM Located at 2 Stadium Way, BlueClaws parking… Continue Reading →

Lakewood Nichum Aveilim Information for Skulener Rebbe Reb Yeshaya Yaakov ZT”L

US Household Incomes And Poverty Rate Both Increased In 2023

According to a report released by the US Census Bureau on Tuesday, inflation-adjusted household income increased in 2023, but a measure of the poverty rate also rose. The report provides insight into how American households fared as the economy recovered… Continue Reading →

National School Choice Is One Step Closer to Becoming a Reality for Families in All 50 States

Agudath Israel welcomes the announcement today by the US House Ways and Means committee that a federal school choice proposal will be considered for “markup” on Wednesday, September 11th. The Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) (H.R. 9462) will encourage taxpayers… Continue Reading →

National School Choice Is One Step Closer to Becoming a Reality for Families in All 50 States

Agudath Israel welcomes the announcement today by the US House Ways and Means committee that a federal school choice proposal will be considered for “markup” on Wednesday, September 11th. The Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) (H.R. 9462) will encourage taxpayers… Continue Reading →

CHASDEI HASHEM: Lakewood Girl Critically Injured in Accident Returns Home

The Lakewood girl struck by a vehicle in June and critically injured, has returned home. The 12-year-old girl was struck by a truck driver who circumvented a vehicle that had stopped to let her cross at the intersection of Cross… Continue Reading →

UNLIKELY DEFENDER: Chris Cuomo Pushes Back Against Media Narrative Of Trump Supporters Being Bigots

NewsNation host Chris Cuomo came to the defense of supporters of former President Donald Trump during an episode of The Chris Cuomo Project, accusing the media of misrepresenting them. Cuomo, known for his more liberal leanings, pushed back against the… Continue Reading →

Palestinian Released After Illegally Crossing US Border Accused Of Attacking Jewish Man

A Palestinian migrant accused of assaulting a Jewish man in Long Island had been previously detained for illegally entering the United States, only to be swiftly released, according to a NY Post report. Bechir Lehbeib, 26, a self-described Palestinian from… Continue Reading →

PHOTOS: Newly-upgraded Sunset Park in Lakewood Vandalized

PHOTOS: Vermont Avenue Extension in Lakewood To Finally Open

After years of waiting, residents this week will finally be able to drive on Vermont Avenue in Lakewood. The Vermont Avenue extension is an expanded 40-foot wide roadway from Route 70 to Chestnut Street. The road will provide a new… Continue Reading →

Yet Another Incident Reported at Ocean County Park in Lakewood

Last week, TLS reported about an incident with Hatzolah and other organizations involving security at Ocean County Park. Today, a local resident shared an incident that occurred yesterday evening at the park. The resident shared, that at about 7:00 PM,… Continue Reading →

Berkeley Wildfire Which Burned 200 Acres Ruled Accidental; Fire 70% Contained

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on September 9, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., the Cedar Bridge Fire Tower reported a wildfire in the area of Fisher’s Pit, located in Berkeley Township. The fire has burned approximately 200… Continue Reading →

Toms River PD, FD and Township Officials Gather to Remember 9/11 [VIDEO & PHOTOS]

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PHOTO: On Anniversary, Lakewood Township Lowers Flags to Honor 9/11 Victims

Twenty-three years after the 9/11 attacks, Lakewood Township lowered its flags at Town Hall and other Township facilities to half-staff in honor of the victims of the worst terrorist attack in American history. Nearly one-quarter of the 2,977 innocents killed… Continue Reading →

Brick Police Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment

The Brick Township Police Department / Ocean County, NJ, A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) on Monday September 30th, will examine all aspects of the Brick Township Police Department policies and… Continue Reading →

9/11/2001 AUDIO & VIDEOS: 23 years later – A Day We Will Never Forget

VIDEO: The first plane hits – caught by a cameraman doing a documentary in Manhattan (Muted).   CNN VIDEO As It Happened – Part 1 CNN As It Happened – Part 2 Unique footage shot from the Hudson River The… Continue Reading →

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