Month September 2024
U.S. officials have informed ABC News that Nasrallah, along with several of his top lieutenants, were in Beirut during the Israeli airstrike targeting the main Hezbollah command bunker – raising speculation about whether Nasrallah and his leadership were directly impacted…. Continue Reading →
Surveillance video captured the moment a scooterist rode into traffic in Lakewood this afternoon and was struck by a vehicle. The accident happened around 12:15 PM on the south end of town. He was transported to JSUMC with serious injuries…. Continue Reading →
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading back to Israel ahead of schedule, according to his office. He is set to depart from New York tonight at 8:00 p.m. local time, following today’s large-scale airstrike in Beirut.
This Motzoei Shabbos, Parshas Netzavim Vaylech, Rav Yitzchok Sorotzkin, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Telshe and Mesivta of Lakewood, will deliver a Sichah before Selichos at Yeshiva Gedolah of South Lakewood. The Yeahiva is led by its Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Yosef… Continue Reading →
On my way to work this morning while sitting in traffic in the rain, I noticed a man/bachur trying to hitch a bit ahead of me. As the cars slowly crept forward, I passed right by him, since as a… Continue Reading →
A recently introduced bill in the New Jersey Legislature would, if enacted, establish a statewide limitation on rent increases. Specifically, the bill would prohibit a residential landlord from increasing rent for a dwelling unit by more than 5% annually plus… Continue Reading →
Last night, Misaskim of Central Jersey held its annual volunteer appreciation event honoring the selfless dedication of nearly 100 volunteers. The event featured a lavish meal for the volunteers, while hearing speeches from among others Rabbi Harav Moshe Shimon Luria,… Continue Reading →
Due to the difficult situation in Eretz Yisrael, the gedolei hador gathered for an atzeres tefillah at the holy tziyunim of the Steipler Gaon and the Chazon Ish, zecher tzaddikim livrachah, in Bnei Brak, headed by Harav Shimon Galai, shlita,… Continue Reading →
Vice President Kamala Harris is signaling support for expansion of the cryptocurrency industry in the United States, attempting to rebuff claims that she would seek a crackdown on the rapidly growing but controversial sector. In a speech in Pittsburgh about… Continue Reading →
Lakewood firefighters were able to locate the source of an electrical fire in a home with the assistance of Chaveirim of Central Jersey. Early this morning, Chaveirim volunteers were called to a Lakewood home after the residents reported a strong… Continue Reading →
Taking an important step in the State’s efforts to end traffic-related deaths, the New Jersey General Assembly today passed bill A1476. Sponsored by Assemblymen Robert J. Karabinchak and John Allen and Assemblywoman Linda S. Carter, the legislation would establish a… Continue Reading →
At the intersection of Hope Chapel and County Line Road today. No serious injuries were reported.
I was horrified to read yesterday in a response from the Mayor that a traffic light is being added for the new school next to Misameach on Cedarbridge. What used to be the only reliable road in town has been… Continue Reading →
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has reintroduced legislation that aims to preserve and expand access to federal student aid for college students. Specifically, the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Reset and Reform Act will restore federal aid eligibility for students who… Continue Reading →
WANTED PERSON September 20, 2024, Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in a handicapped parking without the appropriate handicap tag. The officers had dispatch run the vehicle’s license plate and advised the owner had an out-of-town… Continue Reading →
Tens of thousands of American citizens living in Israel are being encouraged by Gedolei Yisroel to register to vote in the upcoming US presidential election. Many of these individuals, including students, and olim (immigrants), often don’t prioritize voting or fail… Continue Reading →
Who doesn’t remember that fateful day of כ“ג אלול תשס”א [commonly known as 9/11]? The day when two planes struck the enormous Twin Towers that came crashing down soon after. The horrific shock that made waves ripple through the world,… Continue Reading →