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BMG has acquired a new Bais Medrash building. Under the guidance of the Roshei Yeshiva, BMG has finalized the purchase the building from the Avreichim Minyan. The newly acquired Bais Medrash building, situated on the corner of Clifton Ave & 10th Street, stands in close proximity to BMG's current Bais Aaron & Bais Shalom Botei […]

Question: How Can I Effectively Manage my Anger When Interacting with my Children and Build a Healthier Relationship? This series is brought to you in conjunction with Empower Health Center, an organization committed to delivering comprehensive psychological intervention services for individuals of all age groups, including children, adolescents, and adults. Submit your mental health question […]

Today the New Jersey Forest Fire Service announces prescribed burning operations in Jackson Township on privately owned property. There are multiple benefits to prescribed burning, which is a safe, effective and efficient means of managing the buildup of forest fuels that may contribute to the start and spread of a wildfire. By actively eliminating sources […]

Representatives from New Jersey and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are back in court today, aiming to reach a resolution regarding the state's lawsuit against MTA’s congestion pricing measures, which would entail charging most drivers $15 to travel below 60th Street in Manhattan. Described as nearing an agreement but not quite there yet, negotiations surrounding […]

50% reached! $1,000,000 But….. We still need your help to ensure that every couple in Lakewood that needs our assistance this year, gets helped fully and right away! CLICK HERE TO JOIN CAMPAIGN In the Lakewood area alone, Bonei Olam has facilitated the births of 117 babies this past year. 117 babies who bring the sound of […]

As part of its commitment to promoting sustainability and clean communities, the Murphy Administration is awarding nearly $16.2 million in grants to communities across the state to support waste reduction and recycling programs, Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced today. The annual grant awards are based on 2021 recycling performance, the most recent year […]

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has launched the Community Peacemaker Collaborative, a new initiative designed to respond to the rise in bias and hate in New Jersey, including the significant uptick in antisemitism and Islamophobia in recent months. DCR’s Community Relations Unit has received […]

New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez entered a plea of not guilty on Monday to 12 fresh felony charges, alleging obstruction of a federal investigation into bribery claims. Last week's indictment unveiled new charges, including bribery and extortion, asserting that Menendez directed his legal team to furnish false information during interviews with investigators. His wife, […]

Question: Is There Anything Wrong With Being a Perfectionist? This series is brought to you in conjunction with Empower Health Center, an organization committed to delivering comprehensive psychological intervention services for individuals of all age groups, including children, adolescents, and adults. Submit your mental health question to be featured in our next "Ask the Therapist" […]

The Governor's Office today released the independent review of the State's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 910-page report was authored by the law firm Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads, under the leadership of former federal and state prosecutor Paul Zoubek, with assistance from the Boston Consulting Group.   Governor Murphy announced this review in November 2022, […]

Dear Lakewood, Every Child Deserves a Bike Riding a bike is a cherished childhood milestone. Unfortunately, many children with special needs are unable to experience this joy. The Great Bike Giveaway, organized by Friendship Circle, offers these children the chance to win a specially adapted bike while also serving as a fundraising platform for their […]

Oklahoma is extending a warm welcome to the Jewish community amid the surge of antisemitism engulfing the Big Apple. “The Jewish community is welcome in Oklahoma,” asserted Governor Kevin Stitt in a recent interview Reflecting on Oklahomans' values, he emphasized the alignment with the Jewish community, highlighting a shared focus on family, faith, entrepreneurship, and […]

A Tribute to Rav Yaakov Kaminetzky zt"l . Shabbos was his His Yartzei, 29 Adar I. Rabbi Yaakov Kamenetsky was born on the 21st of Adar, 5651 (1891), in Kalushkove. Even before turning Bar Mitzvah, he left home to learn in Minsk, where he made lasting friendships with Arele Sislovitzer and Reuvain Minsker, who later […]

Assemblyman Avi Schnall has taken a monumental step towards revolutionizing the voting process in New Jersey with the introduction of his first bill, "The Voter Convenience Act". This groundbreaking legislation aims to enhance voter accessibility and convenience by allowing New Jerseyans to cast their ballots at any polling place within their municipality on election day. […]

In a letter to TikTok executives, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, pressed for answers on the Chinese-owned company’s recent recruitment of American minors for its recent all-outlobbying campaign against congressional action that would require TikTok to server ties with the Chinese Communist Party. “I write to you with grave concerns regarding the […]

Daylight Savings Time begins tomorrow night. It is the perfect time to put safety first. The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire Chief Jonathan T. Yahr, Fire Prevention Specialist Sima Clapman, and members of the Lakewood Fire Department are encouraging residents to prioritize their safety by changing the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide […]

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By Rabbi Binyomin Weinrib

In tonight’s State of the Union address, President Biden spoke to the highest aspirations of the American people, and shared a vision for the future of our country defined by unity, opportunity, and ambition. “The President put forward a strong case for his continued leadership, which has delivered the largest infrastructure investment in American history, […]

Assemblyman Avi Schnall (D-30) today expressed deep concern over the alarming increase in bias incidents across New Jersey as revealed in Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin's newly released report. Analyzing bias incident statistics for 2021 and 2022, the report highlights a troubling trend of rising hate and bias, with 2022 marking the highest number of […]

In an unprecedented acknowledgment of the important role Hatzolah of Central Jersey plays in the lives of all Jackson residents, the Jackson zoning board has approved HCJ application for a variance to allow for the construction of the first Hatzolah garage in Jackson right outside Royal Grove. Hatzolah of Central Jersey continues its enormous growth […]

On March 6th, the judge rejected the defense's motion to dismiss Rabbi Eisemann's case. A new trial date was set for July 9th, Gimel Tamuz. Legal experts familiar with the case say it will be difficult for the prosecutor to secure guilty verdicts on the remaining counts, but the prosecution is determined to proceed. However, […]

With millions of dollars on the table for state and county infrastructure upgrades across Jackson Township, township leaders have embarked on the process of updating their Master Plan. That plan is essentially a roadmap to the future that reviews many aspects of town zones, ordinances, and state laws and mandates to help Jackson fit into […]

The Lakewood Fire Department and the Lakewood Police Department dedicated hundreds of hours to create an Alarm Assignment Program, a custom-designed protocol designed to streamline the emergency response process, ensuring that the appropriate personnel and equipment are dispatched promptly to the scene. It helps in efficiently allocating resources based on the nature and scale of […]

The Hindenburg, an 800-foot-long German airship, met its fiery fate, claiming the lives of 36 passengers and crew members. Remarkably, 62 individuals managed to survive the catastrophic event that unfolded in mere minutes. Hindenburg began its final journey on May 3, 1937, and its 63rd flight culminated in a landing attempt in Manchester, NJ at […]

Jackson residents are furious at Cris Containers, a company that has been transporting dozens of shipping containers for the purpose of rehabilitating them for use as portable homes and outhouses. Cris Containers has been using 134 White Road, owned by Dan Rac Excavating, as its renovation site. The problem? Massive 18-wheeler trucks travel through residents’ backyards on Kevin Court and Linda Drive […]

Governor Phil Murphy announced on Tuesday the allocation of $20 million in American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grants. This funding will ensure that fire departments across New Jersey, including Jackson Township Fire District 3, Jackson Township Fire District 4, Lakewood Fire District 1, and Manchester Township, receive the necessary support for proper protective, cleaning, and sanitization […]

Tomorrow morning at 9 a.m., oral arguments will commence on the defense's motion to dismiss the case against Rabbi Eisenmann entirely. This pivotal court hearing is expected to determine whether the prosecution can proceed with a new trial on the two remaining indictments or if the charges will be permanently dismissed, concluding an eight-year-long legal […]

Phil Roux, the Lakewood Township director of Public Works, announced that residents can dispose of household hazardous waste in Lakewood, Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lakewood Department of Public Works, 1 America Avenue. Preregistration is required online at co.ocean.nj.us/recycle This event is sponsored by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and the Department of […]

Councilman Mordy Burnstein will be one of the key influencers speaking at the NJGOP Statewide Leadership Summit this Friday. They will be discussing how GOP candidates can conduct efficient outreach to constituencies and foster strong relationships to continue growing the “Big Tent” in New Jersey. Councilman Burnstein has quickly become a major player in Ocean […]

Many Toms River residents oppose the proposed police captain cuts. They've signed a petition, gathering over 5,000 signatures—exceeding the required 3,079. Yesterday, Phil Brilliant, a leader in the petition drive, submitted 541 pages of signatures to the Mike Cruoglio, the township clerk. The clerk now has 20 days to verify if the required amount of […]

Dear Lakewood, I recently came across an article by Bulletin Mail titled “New Jersey Towns People are Fleeing as Soon as Possible”. Lakewood caught my eye as the sixth town on the list, joining places like Camden, Newark, Trenton, Atlantic City, and Paterson. The article points out that Lakewood has experienced significant population growth, mainly […]

On March 4, 2024, at around 8:47 am, the Toms River Police Department received a report of a missing suicidal male. The investigation led them to Community Medical Center, where they found the male standing on the ledge of the top floor of the parking garage, threatening to jump. The police negotiators from the Detective […]

Ohr Somayach is a kiruv organization that is completely based around limud haTorah. For this reason, a major aspect of Ohr Somayach’s incredible work with college students is based in the Ihr Hatorah of Lakewood. This connection between Torah-based kiruv and the City of Torah was clearly felt during the recent Ohr Somayach 2024 Mentors […]

The long-awaited report on the state of Lakewood Public Schools was released to lawyers in the Alcantara v. Hespe case on Friday. Lakewood lawyer Aaron Lang had hoped the report would find that the schools were failing to meet their constitutional mandate of providing students with a thorough and efficient education (T&E). This would open […]

E. Coli Outbreak in New Jersey

March 3, 2024
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A recent outbreak of Escherichia coli (abbreviated as E. coli) in New Jersey has been traced back to a type of cheese that has since been recalled, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Raw Farm LLC, a company based in New Jersey, issued a nationwide recall of its products after the […]

Fire Claims Two in Passaic

March 3, 2024
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Two individuals lost their lives in a devastating fire at a garden apartment complex in Passaic, New Jersey, on Sunday. The blaze erupted around 9:30 a.m. on March 3, starting on the first floor of a building on Spruce Street before swiftly engulfing the second floor and attic. Tragically, the fire entrapped the victims, leading […]

Assemblyman Avi Schnall has joined as a co-sponsor of Resolution ACR-115, introduced by Assemblywoman Carol Murphy (D-7) and Tennille McCoy (D-14), which urges the U.S. Congress to enact the Universal School Meals Program Act of 2023. This resolution aims to address and eradicate child hunger in New Jersey and across the nation by ensuring that […]

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