Frum News From The Greater Lakewood Area

Month December 2024

A Hanukkah Message from Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick

Mayor Rodrick submitted the following message to TLS. Dear friends and neighbors, As we gather to celebrate Hanukkah, I want to extend warm wishes to everyone in our community. This special festival reminds us of the miracle of the oil… Continue Reading →

Five Rockets Fired From Gaza Into Israel

Residents of Sderot, Ibim, Gevim, Nir Am, and Sapir College near the Gaza border heard rocket sirens Sunday afternoon as missiles were launched from northern Gaza, where the IDF is conducting operations. The Iron Dome defense system intercepted two of… Continue Reading →

VIDEO: Menorah Lighting This Evening at the Kosel

Throwback Photo: The Potato Menorah – a Reminder of our Survival

In 2019, TLS published a chilling local Chanukah story which highlights the survival of Klal Yisroel in the most trying times. We’re reposting it this Chanukah to commemorate and relive the Nissim, just as this man has for all these… Continue Reading →

UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE: Nasrallah Never Thought Israel Would Kill Him

Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s leader for decades, reportedly underestimated the extent of Israel’s intelligence capabilities, believing himself safe in his underground bunker in Beirut until his death in an Israeli Air Force airstrike on September 27. According to a report by… Continue Reading →

Monday: Blood and Platelet Drive in Lakewood

A Special Chanukah Feature Shiur by Horav Michoel Sorotzkin about “Shemen Shel Nes – Like Never Before

“A fascinating journey throughout Tanach and Sha”s exploring all the miracles that happened with oil -clouds -lions and more.”

WANTED: Interpol Issues Arrest Warrant for Lev Tahor Leader

Interpol has issued a global arrest warrant for Jonathan Emmanuel Cardona Castillo, a 23-year-old leader of the Lev Tahor cult, on charges brought by Guatemalan authorities. The Red Notice outlines allegations against Castillo, including human trafficking, “assault”, and child abuse…. Continue Reading →

STARTING JAN 21: New Airline To Launch Tel Aviv-New York Route To Compete Against El Al

A new seasonal airline, TechAir, founded by a coalition of Israeli tech executives and investors, is set to begin operations on January 21, offering direct flights between Tel Aviv and New York. The initiative comes as U.S. airlines have halted… Continue Reading →

Netanyahu Trial Delayed Due to Surgery, Will Require Several Days of Hospitalization

The Jerusalem District Court has postponed three hearings in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial following his prostate surgery earlier today. The court announced that proceedings will resume next Monday, January 6, and extended well wishes for a speedy recovery… Continue Reading →

Lakewood Home Severely Damaged in Fire, Reportedly Caused by Unattended Menorah [VIDEO]

As first reported on TLS Status, a Lakewood home was severely damaged this evening, apparently caused by an unattended Menorah. The fire broke out at the 5th Street home shortly after 9:00 PM. Firefighters managed to contain the fire before… Continue Reading →

Letter: I Witnessed a Harrowing and Life-changing Scene

This morning (Friday), I witnessed a harrowing and life-changing scene. An older man, who appeared to be around 80 years old, was lying unresponsive on the ground at an intersection. Two bystanders were standing nearby, clearly unsure of what to… Continue Reading →

BOI Filing Update: Federal Appeals Court Now Says Corporate Transparency Act Cannot be Enforced for now

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has reinstated an injunction blocking the reporting deadline for Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI), reversing their earlier decision which revived the enforceability of the Corporate Transparency Act, allowing the January 1,… Continue Reading →

PMO Refutes Report of Israel-Hamas ‘Limited’ Hostage Deal as Gesture for Trump

The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office has rejected a report from Channel 12 suggesting that Israel and Hamas are considering a “limited” hostage agreement as a goodwill gesture ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. The Channel 12 report stated… Continue Reading →

Lakewood Police Weekly Blotter

WANTED PERSON December 20, 2024, Officer Jacob Matthew patrolled the area of 2nd Street and Lexington Avenue and made a random vehicle inquiry on a known vehicle registered to Bertin Angel-Lopez, 38, from Belmar, N.J. The inquiry revealed that the… Continue Reading →

UPDATE: Woman Killed By Drunk Wrong-way Driver In Brick

The woman was killed after she collided with a wrong-way drunk driver on Route 70 near Lowe’s.

TONIGHT! Get FREE Spins On Bonei Olam Dreidel!

Over 30,000 spins have already been made since Chanukah began, and everyone is talking about the Bonei Olam Virtual Dreidel!  People are spinning for their chance to win incredible prizes from some of the most popular brands. With thousands of… Continue Reading →

FDA Proposes New Testing Rules To Ensure Cosmetics Are Asbestos-Free

Cosmetic companies would have to take extra steps to ensure that any products containing talc are free of asbestos under a federal rule proposed Thursday. The proposal from the Food and Drug Administration and mandated by Congress is intended to… Continue Reading →

Are You OBLIGATED to Daven Mincha before 3:40 PM (Plag Mincha in Lakewood) today? | Rabbi Yair Hoffman

Today, of course, is one of the busiest days of the year. Many people are hosting family, it is a short Erev Shabbos, and everyone has off. Everyone, of course wants to daven Mincha first – but are the obligated… Continue Reading →

Letter: Is This the New Norm?

This is not the first time in the last few weeks that the yeshivas/schools feel like they have no other choices but to go after parents who unfortunately are struggling. I’m sure that this is causing a trickle effect and… Continue Reading →

VIDEO: Roy Neuberger on Parshas Miketz and the Netanyahu Trial

 

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