Front PageWhy is the Internet Asifa at Citifield for Men Only?
Posted: Apr 30th, 2012 11:41 AM
By Rabbi Eliyahu Fink
There are a million and one things to complain about regarding the Ichud HaKehilos Asifa at Citifield. Pretty much everyone has read the excellent post by Dovid Teitlebaum pointing out the fallacy of blaming the Internet for problems within the orthodox Jewish community. I wholeheartedly agree that positive chinuch is far more ... Read More
Front PageBringing the Beauty of Lakewood to Los Angeles
Posted: Apr 29th, 2012 3:55 PM
Three representatives of Beis Medrash Govoha, Roshei Hayeshiva , Rabbi Malkiel Kotler, Rabbi Yisroel Newman, and the Mashgiach Rav Matisyohu Solomon, spent this past shabbos in Los Angeles. They went as guests of Shlomo Yehuda Rechnitz, a noted askan in Los Angeles, who has been helping many Torah institutions. Tonight they are having a meeting at ... Read More
Politics, Local NewsThe Lakewood View obtained the Letter that was wrongly sent from Steve to Hershel
Posted: Apr 26th, 2012 6:37 PM
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ImpactAdding Dough To Injury by Hershel Herskowitz
Posted: Apr 20th, 2012 6:40 PM
I was sent an article this week about the latest plan that our Mayor has to help the local economy. Use an ancient Hasidic tradition of baking a key into a loaf of bread known as a Challah for the Sabbath after Passover, but bake the key to the town in it, thus ensuring all the blessings for EVERYONE in Lakewood.
Mayor Miller explained, “Of course we ... Read More
Local NewsRead what our vaad members have to sign in order to become a member
Posted: Apr 16th, 2012 12:27 AM
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Politics, Impact, Local NewsCommitteeman Steven Langert implicated in Eliyahou Weinstein Investment fraud
Updated: Apr 3rd, 2012 11:31 AM
When the notorious Ponzi scheme crook Eli Weinstein was indicted, numerous
Lakewood residents were shocked to see Committeeman Steve Langert in close
contact and consultation with Mr. Weinstein. New court filings show that the
relationship was closer than one might have thought. According to sworn
testimony of Mr. Langerts partner, I. P., Mr. Steven ... Read More
Front Page17 Mile Garden State Parkway Widening project, Interchange Upgrades
Posted: Mar 16th, 2012 9:53 AM
A 17-mile stretch of the Garden State Parkway known for speeding, backups and accidents is in line for a massive construction project this fall that officials say will mean safer travel and improved emergency response for drivers.
Officials with the state New Jersey Turnpike Authority invited the public to the Township Civic Plaza on Thursday to share ... Read More
Front Page6th Grade Scholar Academy – From Pastor Glenn Wilson
Posted: Mar 14th, 2012 2:46 AM
Good morning Mr. Hobday: In the midst of chaos that continues to go on in the Lakewood school district, several people are asking about SES (Supplemental Educational Services) and the 6th Grade Scholar Academy. It has always been U.N.I.T.E.'s practice to research all matters that come to us before publicly speaking, to separate rumors from truth, and ... Read More
Front PageBanned Mohel Still Apparently Performing ‘Metzitzah’
Posted: Mar 14th, 2012 2:39 AM
mohel who was ordered to stop the circumcision practice of metzitzah b’peh in 2007 by the New York State Department of Health is apparently still engaging in the controversial practice of “oral suction,” The Jewish Week has learned.
In a recording made within the past two weeks and obtained by The Jewish Week, Rabbi Yitzchok Fischer can be heard ... Read More
Front PageToddler found dead in Lakewood septic tank
Posted: Mar 12th, 2012 9:58 PM
A missing 2-year-old girl has been found dead tonight in a septic tank following a search that lasted more than two hours, police said.
The child’s body was found minutes after 8 p.m. on East Spruce Street between New Hampshire Avenue and Albert Avenue, according to Lt. Louis Sasso of the township police department.
The child had been reported ... Read More
Front PageLakewood school superintendent to resign
Posted: Mar 10th, 2012 9:25 PM
In a letter to the township Board of Education, Lydia R. Silva, superintendent of the Lakewood School district tendered her resignation effective June 30.
In her resignation letter, dated March 7, Silva lists 16 accomplishments that she has managed in the district despite a board that is in constant ferocious conflict with each other. Another emergency ... Read More
Front PageBoy injured after being accidentally hit in head with bat outside Lakewood school
Posted: Mar 7th, 2012 6:42 AM
A 12-year-old boy was seriously injured today after being hit in the head by a bat while playing baseball outside a local school, police said.
The boy, who wasn’t identified, was rushed by Hatzolah First Aid Squad to the trauma center at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. The incident happened just before 4 p.m. on the playground at ... Read More
Front PageJewish Infant's death at Maimonides Hospital linked to 'metzitzah b'peh' At Bris-Milah
Posted: Mar 3rd, 2012 10:10 PM
A two-week old boy died at a Brooklyn hospital in September after contracting herpes through a religious circumcision ritual that ignited controversy in 2005 after another infant died, the Daily News has learned.
The unidentified infant died Sept. 28, 2011, at Maimonides Hospital, according to a spokeswoman for the city Medical Examiner, who confirmed ... Read More
Front PageN.J.: Congressman Claims 50% Of Americans Don't Pay Federal Income Taxes
Posted: Feb 29th, 2012 7:36 AM
As much as people may complain about federal officials digging into their pockets, about half of American households don't pay any federal income taxes.
U.S. Rep. Scott Garrett, a Republican from Sussex County, cited that statistic during a Feb. 15 interview on WOR-AM's John Gambling Show. The congressman said "half the Americans don't pay any income ... Read More
Front PageLakewood H.S. Senior Is 1 of 7 Vying For School Board Seats
Posted: Feb 29th, 2012 7:31 AM
Seven people filed as candidates for the township school board including outspoken board critic Aasim Johnson, an 18-year-old high school senior with lofty political aspirations.
In addition, three incumbents and three newcomers round out the field in the April election for three, three-year terms on the school board.
Johnson, who has said he wants to ... Read More
Politics, Local NewsAn apology To Steven Langert from Hershel Herskowitz
Updated: Apr 30th, 2012 11:40 AM
Today I received a letter from a lawyer. It said that Committeeman Steven Langert is threatening to sue me for defamation about an article posted on this website. When I heard that Mr. Langert was upset at me, I couldn't help laughing.When the article was posted, I was on a plane returning from Los Angeles. When I landed I received an email about the ... Read More
Food, Deals, Coffee TalkAnd now for something Completely Different. By Hershel Herskowitz
Posted: Apr 26th, 2012 7:00 PM
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WorldThe Toronto harassment continues
Updated: Apr 24th, 2012 4:35 PM
while r. Shlomo Miller is still busy harassing and boycotting a 'geyores'. Rabonim and Botai-Dinim from around the world are reaching out for their help Read More
Front PageAn Open Letter To Ichud Hakehillos, About Upcoming Internet Convention At Citi Field
Posted: Apr 18th, 2012 9:17 AM
It’s beautiful to see such an effort being made amongst our Rabbanim regarding an issue that is finally being taken seriously. It’s also great that we have finally realized the futility in banning something that was inevitably going to be a part of our lives.
Our sages taught us long ago “ Ein gozrin gezeirah she’ein hatzibbur yecholim la’amod ... Read More
Torah, ReligionA TORONTO RABBI Harassing A Proselyte
Posted: Apr 2nd, 2012 1:07 PM
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Front PageN.J. Infants Infected With Herpes Transmitted From Mohel
Posted: Mar 16th, 2012 9:55 AM
Two Jewish infants in New Jersey were recently infected with — but survived — a herpes virus attributed to their ritual circumcisers’ use of an oral suctioning technique that is said to have caused the death of an infant in New York in September.
Dr. Margaret Fisher, chair of pediatrics at Monmouth Medical Center, told the Forward that a newborn ... Read More
Front PageLakewood student arrested after fight
Posted: Mar 15th, 2012 12:03 PM
A 15-year-old student was arrested at Lakewood High School Wednesday afternoon following a fight, township police reported.
Police said patrols were stepped up at the school Wednesday to provide an extra presence at dismissal amid threats of violence.
The student, identified only as a girl, was taken to the police department after a 2 p.m. fight ... Read More
Front PageLakewood school board hires retired cops as security guards
Posted: Mar 14th, 2012 2:42 AM
Five retired law enforcement officers have been hired to fill security positions at the township’s high school and middle school.
The Board of Education voted Monday morning to hire the security guards at an emergency meeting.
The five positions replace security guards from Tri-County Security of Vineland.
Tri-County Security’s contract with ... Read More
Front PageNJ Health Dept. May Shut Down Gov't Buildings Over Toilet Paper Shortage
Posted: Mar 14th, 2012 2:33 AM
Trenton’s health department could shut down some city buildings if a toilet paper shortage isn’t resolved soon.
“It could be an inconvenience for anybody, young, old, male, female,” said Maryann Wooten of Hamilton Township.
The toilet paper and paper towel supply for at least eleven buildings, including city hall, are dangerously low.
“We ... Read More
Front PageWATCH: Chris Christie Gets In Shouting Match With ‘IDIOT’
Posted: Mar 10th, 2012 9:31 PM
WILLIAM BROWN: My question for you, governor, is please consider veteran students and [unclear] ike myself, here in South Jersey.
GOV. CHRIS CHRISTIE: Here’s what’s going to happen. Rutgers is going to merge with Rowan, and here’s why: What I’m doing is providing other opportunities for a bigger and better university.
CHRISTIE: If you decide ... Read More
Front PageNew Square, NY - Rottenberg Says Car Was Set Ablaze By Drunken Purim Reveler
Posted: Mar 9th, 2012 1:07 PM
A village dissident once set on fire for bucking rabbinical orders said his car was torched Thursday night by a drunken Purim reveler who was angry when he was denied more booze, according to Ramapo police.
Based on those circumstances, Aron Rottenberg doesn’t believe the arson fire to his car at 10:40 p.m. resulted from his previous problems with the ... Read More
Front PageLakewood school board votes to keep district elections in April.
Posted: Mar 5th, 2012 8:39 PM
Township school board members have once again changed their minds about when to hold their district elections.
Five of the nine-member Board of Education on Monday morning held an emergency meeting to overturn a vote from last week and have again decided to keep the township’s school elections in April.
Five board members — Yisrael Friedman, ... Read More
Front PageMUST WATCH: Raucous BOE Meeting Ends With Surprising Switch
Posted: Mar 3rd, 2012 8:10 PM
There was shouting, a vulgarity and angry finger-pointing at last week’s marathon Board of Education meeting, but officials managed a vote that shocked those opposed to moving the school election to November.
On Feb. 13, the board voted to keep the election date in April and filed a resolution notifying Ocean County officials.
Then around 1:30 a.m. ... Read More
Front PageM. Rothschild Arrest By The ATF For illegal cigarettes
Posted: Feb 29th, 2012 7:33 AM
A brooklyn man who allegedly scammed the state out of nearly $200,000 a week in unpaid cigarette taxes has been snuffed out of business, The Post has learned.
Authorities say M. Rothschild, 26, was moving illegal cigarettes bearing no tax stamps out of his warehouse on Spencer Street in Williamsburg.
The Post witnessed his arrest in a raid earlier ... Read More
Front PageWATCH: Mishenichnas Adar Marbin Besimcha Be Happy Its Common Sense
Posted: Feb 28th, 2012 7:41 PM
Mishenichnas Adar Marbin Besimcha. Words from the wise. Read More
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