By Rabbi Binyomin Weinrib

Agudath Israel’s New Jersey office welcomes the news that the Jackson Township Board of Education has approved a contract with the Lakewood Student Transportation Authority (LSTA), potentially allowing busing services to be provided for thousands of children during the 2024-2025 school year who have not been receiving busing until now.  The commitment demonstrated by the […]

In less than a week, on February 27 at 2 p.m., Governor Phil Murphy is scheduled to present his Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Address from the Assembly Chamber at the State House in Trenton. Behind the scenes, last-minute meetings are in full swing among NJ legislators and advocates striving to incorporate their needs into the […]

The Jackson Township School Board voted on a resolution to enter into an agreement with the Lakewood Students Transportation Authority under a new agreement. Currently, the Jackson School District, as required by state law gives private school families the state mandated minimum amount. That public to private agreement, according to township officials has caused havoc […]

Leaders Newsletter: Rav Gershon Edelstein

February 22, 2024
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The Leaders newsletter is a complimentary weekly download brought to you by The Circle. To purchase the Leaders gedolim game, please visit your local store or email leaders@circmag.com. Here is this week’s Leaders newsletter, along with a printer-friendly version. For the full-color newsletter CLICK HERE For the printer-friendly version CLICK HERE If you would like to receive this gadol […]

‘Ask the Mayor’ with The Jackson Pulse

February 22, 2024
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Dear Mayor Reina, Thank you so much for all of your hard work on behalf of our community and the entire township. Are there any plans to increase the size of the Jackson Post Office? With the current population growing exponentially, the size of the post office and available parking are inadequate at best. Signed, […]

In a collaborative effort spanning two weeks, detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force and the Toms River Township Police Department targeted for distribution of illegal substances, around the Freedom Village Apartment Complex in Toms River. The investigation pinpointed Jamar Montgomery, 30, of Lakewood, utilizing a residence on Dream Court within the […]

Last Night the Jackson Board of Education partnered with the Lakewood Student Transportation Authority (LSTA) for the 2024-2025 school year, thanks to a new bill passed on January eighth. This partnership is a big deal for Jackson students attending private schools in Lakewood. For the first time, the recently enacted bill enables townships like Jackson […]

163 years ago today, on February 21, 1861, Abraham Lincoln, the President-elect, came to visit New Jersey. He traveled from Manhattan to Jersey City, mirroring the route of the present-day Lincoln Tunnel. Crowds greeted him in Jersey City, Newark, and New Brunswick on February 21, 1861, with brief remarks at each stop before his arrival […]

Listen to Rav Gershon Ribner as he advises a mechanich on how to heal a pathologically liar in one easy step.

A pending bill in New Jersey proposes significant changes for electric bike and e-scooter riders on public roads. If passed, this legislation will require all riders to carry liability coverage, a new requirement for a group that has, until now, been treated similarly to traditional bicycle riders. The bill aims to redefine electric bicycles and […]

On Tuesday, Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi paid a visit to the Special Children’s Center, where he had the opportunity to personally interact with the children and staff and to get a glimpse into the amazing work of The Center. The Commissioner was very impressed with what he saw. He expressed how wonderful it is […]

After years of providing Kashrus certification to Ottimo Cafe, the KCL last week withdrew its certification due to hashkafic reasons. However, in a positive turn of events, Rabbi Weisner, the KCL administrator, tells LNN that, thanks to the cooperation with the Ottimo Cafe management, the KCL is pleased to reinstate the kashrus certification once again.

Teenager Injured in Lakewood Shooting

February 20, 2024
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Shortly after 10:30pm last evening, the Toms River Police Department alerted the Lakewood Police Department that a 16 year old male was at Community Medical Center with a non life threatening gunshot wound to his leg. Further investigation suggests that the incident occurred in the area of Davina Court in Lakewood. Area residents advised responding officers that they […]

Witness New Jersey's Salamander Migration

February 20, 2024
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While many people from around the globe are headed to Eastern Africa to see the start of the great wildebeest migration, a fascinating phenomenon is taking place right here in New Jersey. In the towns of East and South Brunswick, hundreds of salamanders are emerging from the woods and crossing Beekman Road heading to breed […]

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka announced his candidacy for the 2025 gubernatorial race, making him the third Democrat to vie for the position, succeeding term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy. Baraka kicked off his campaign in Trenton at a Black History Month event. Having served three terms as mayor of the state's largest city, the 53-year-old Baraka, a […]

Kollel Cheshek Shlomo on Sunday was graced by an address from Rav Yosef Efrati shlit"a, one of the most foremost rabbanim in Yerushalayim and a close confidante of Rav Elyashiv zt"l for more than 45 years.  Rav Efrati, who is a member of Degel's Vaad HaRabbanim, is the widely recognized mumcha on mitzvos hateluyos ba'aretz, and he […]

📢 Join us for the Ocean County Residential Document Shredding Program, sponsored by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners! This free event is exclusively for Ocean County residents and focuses on secure paper shredding. Locations: Lakewood: May 12, 1 America AvenueJackson: May 19, 95 West Veterans HighwayToms River: May 26, 250 Riverwood Drive ✅ Accepted […]

POLL: Safeguarding the Spirit of Pesach

February 19, 2024
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Recently, I noticed a post on the LNN WhatsApp Status about Costco offering hand shmura matzah at a fantastic price. While I'm all for saving money, especially when it makes sense, I wanted to share some thoughts regarding the significance of Pesach and our mesorah. The yom tov of Pesach, in particular, and our commitment […]

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