Month December 2024
The newly released book on Itshak Holtz (1925–2018) offers a profound and intimate exploration of Jewish life through the eyes of one of the most notable Jewish artists of the 20th century. Holtz’s paintings, drawings, and prints provide a vivid,… Continue Reading →
The Ride Gemach is excited to launch our new automated texting system! Simply text ‘Offer’ or ‘Request’ to 844-417-7210, follow the prompts, and easily post your ride offer or request. You’ll receive notifications if there’s a match. Prefer the website? You can still browse available… Continue Reading →
Extreme Cold: Over the past 24 hours, Chaveirim of CJ volunteers have responded to over 500 calls – including over 130 already today – mostly due to cold-related issues, such as dead batteries. Additionally, the organization says only around seven… Continue Reading →
This past Friday, the Miller Center for Policing and Community Resilience at Rutgers University convened a drone working group from across the northeast U.S. and Canada due to the limited information, public speculation, and the spread of conspiracy theories regarding recent drone sightings… Continue Reading →
The new proposed legislation seeks to eliminate a transaction requirement, which many small business groups say puts them at a disadvantage
An Avrech in Lakewood who has dedicated his life to learn and teach Torah is reaching out to the Klal. He and his wife and their 10 children live in a tiny apartment, and they are about to marry off… Continue Reading →
In Lakewood’s second-largest kollel, the torch of Torah, passed down since the days of the Chashmonaim, continues to burn brightly. Under the visionary leadership of Rav Avrohom Yeshaya Appel and Rav Asher Steinmetz, Kollel Cheshek Shlomo cultivates an environment where the future Gedolim of Klal Yisroel can thrive and… Continue Reading →
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Tonight marks one of the darkest events in the history of the Lakewood Fire Department, with the death of two of their firefighters. The deadly fire occurred the night of December 23, 1976 at the Hotel Allaben, located at the… Continue Reading →
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, announced that on December 19, 2024, Sourav Kumar, 23, and Gaurav Singh, 27, both of Greenwood, Indiana, were charged with Murder and… Continue Reading →
Three people are being hospitalized following an accident on W. County Line in Lakewood this evening. The accident happened shortly before 6:00 PM near Tanglewood Road. Extrication crews needed to free one person trapped in a vehicle. The patients were… Continue Reading →
In every generation, there are moments of self-sacrifice that leave an eternal imprint, not only on history but on the future generations that follow. Chur, the son of Miriam and Kalev, is one such figure. Though tragically killed while standing… Continue Reading →
Earlier today, approximately six vehicles went on fire at a shop on Rt. 9 in Marlboro
A Toms River firefighter suffered a minor injury during a holiday parade today, officials said. The firefighter reportedly fell off a truck. “The firefighter is currently receiving treatment and is expected to be released shortly,” the Fire Department said in… Continue Reading →
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Recently, a school in Lakewood whose teachers are behind in salary – sent out the following text: Dear Parents of _______, Readmission cards have been sent to all parents whose balances are up to date. Only students with current registration… Continue Reading →
A driver and another person where hospitalized after an elderly crashed into three homes in Manchester, police say. On Saturday, at approximately 10:57 a.m., members of the Manchester Township Police responded to Leisure Village West for a report of a… Continue Reading →
When the rest of the world sleeps, something extraordinary happens in Lakewood. In the still hours before dawn, when silence blankets the town, 70 talmidei chachamim ignite a flame that pierces the darkness—the flame of Torah. This is Kollel Mashkimim,… Continue Reading →