Presidential hopeful Scott Walker visits Lakewood

Chanukas Aron Kodesh

NJ officials expedite Food stamps applications

TRENTON – Residents applying for food assistance would get a receipt from government agents and some low-income New Jerseyans would qualify for expedited access to benefits under bills moving in the Legislature. 
A state Senate committee this week approved two bills aimed at speeding up delivery of benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — once known as food stamps. The Assembly already has passed similar legislation by wide margins. Read more..

Post Sandy traumatic disorder contributed to blizzard prepardness hype

The blizzard never came but the preparation was of epic proportions. Stores shelves were emptied, travel bans, askanim urging residents to stay off the roads, non stop hype of what was to come. It was apparent the effects of Hurricane Sandy are still fresh on the hearts of minds of many which was an underlying factor in the response to the blizzard that did not come. During Sandy ppl were stuck for days with no electricity, food or even gas for the cars. People are not taking chances anymore.

90 minute delay for BOE busing-icy road conditions

As per the BOE  website, there is a 90 minute delay for busing and school openings due to icy road conditions on secondary roads. 

Storm update 18-24 expected

The latest models are putting Monmouth and ocean counties in the 20+ inch count. Today we will have periods of light snow that could leave a couple of inches with a high in the 20's. Tonight steady & heavier snow develops. Winds pick up and you should be off the roads! tomorrow heavy snow & wind in the AM will taper off In the afternoon with a high in the low 20's! 
Timeline of snow fall Monday evening through Tuesday
6:00 pm- 2-3 inches would have fallen
10:00  pm storm intensifies
4:00 am crux of the storm 2-3 inches per hour
1:00 pm Tuesday- Storm blows out to sea.

Snow accumulation downgraded for Lakewood 8-14 inches expected

Some forecasters are reading the newest data and snow models it is similar to it's 12z run of not having a very robust precipitation field until you get to eastern Long Island and New England. It gives very little snow to southern NJ. 8-14 inches for the rest of NJ. 10-15 for NYC and western LI. 12-24+ for eastern LI/CT and eastern MA/

Updated! Lakewood can get up to 24- 36 inches Blizzard conditions

Tri-state Weather Blizzard accumulations will measured in the multiple feet! Here is the latest snowfall accumulations predictions for NYC, Long Island, Weschester, southern CT, Delaware and New Jersey(New map for RI/MA coming shortly). Yes you are reading that right, 24-36 inches for many spots(2 to 3 feet). Drifts to 5 feet or more! Click the map to see full view. Timing is Monday midday thru Tuesday night. Heaviest snow is at night Monday thru Tue morning. Snowfall rates of 2-4 inches per an hour are likely. Be Ready! Life-threatening conditions and extremely dangerous travel due to heavy snowfall and strong winds...With whiteout conditions. Secondary and tertiary roads may become impassable. Strong winds may down power lines and tree limbs. Did we mention another storm is coming Thurs night with more snow?

Mass snow storm on its way Lakewood to get 12-18 inches Monday evening -Tuesday morning

Get your shopping done now before there is a run for the stores. A massive blizzard is predicted for the Tri state area from Philly up the coast to Boston including NJ/NYC. Latest models show blizzard conditions. Should the blizzard pan out the way this model depicts it, it will go down as one of the top snow storms of all time. Widespread amounts of over 2 feet with strong winds snow drifts will reach 5 feet. Snow would fall at the rate of 2 to 4 inches per an hour. Remember, this is just what this model projects. 

Tomchei Shabbos Annual Dinner this Motzei Shabbos

Yellow Peppers from Israel sold at local Heimish Supermarkets

Please note Israeli Yellow peppers were sold this past  Tuesday and Wednesday at NPGS, KFS and other stores. Check with those stores and others before you buy.

Where is the colored shirt?

Why do people love stereotyping Lakewood. A Photo making its rounds of a Lakewood cleaners. Yes it is a Town of Bnei Torah and Baal habatim Bnei Torah. It makes no difference what  color shirt you wear why is this always an issue.

Rabbonim continue to pasken

Belz Rebbe son davening at the new Belz kehilla in Lakewood

Belz Rebbe son R' Aron Rokeach with Belzer dayan of Lakewood Rav Pinchos Wind

Cheap Gas at BJ's in Howell that opened last week

The new Bj"s in Howell which opened on Jan 9th on rt 9 North and Lanes Mill Road, Gas is $1.85. Get an additional Ten cents off per gallon of BJ’s Gas every day with a Bj's credit card. The Howell store is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Groupon: Dinner For 2 – Includes 2 Entrees & 2 Sides At Kosher Taco Only $24

Groupon is offering $24 for kosher Mexican dinner for two, including two entrees and two sides (up to $51.96 value) at Kosher Taco in Lakewood!  Fine Print – Expires 120 days after purchase. Limit 1 per person. Limit 1 per visit. Limit 1 per table. Valid only for option purchased. subject to availability. Entrees include Tostados, Burritos, Chimichangas, Salads, Sandwiches, Wraps and anything From the Grill section of the menu. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.

Click here to get this deal.

Minyan Shelanu shabbaton Melava malka with yehuda green

Rebbe returns to cheder a few weeks after going into cardiac arrest

In what is clearly a Neis, a Cheder Rebbe in Lakewood was back in his classroom on Friday, just a few weeks after going into cardiac arrest.

Reb Yitzchok Reuvain ben Rochel Fraida Brandwein, a Rebbe in Lakewood Cheder, was revived by Lakewood Hatzolah after being found unresponsive at his home following a massive heart attack. He was rushed to the hospital where he underwent open-heart surgery. Bichasdei Hashem, he returned to his classroom on Friday – just a few weeks later – and was greeted by singing and dancing.

Arachim inagural Lakewood event

The Inaugural Event, scheduled for Sunday January 4th at the Ateres Chana Hall, will feature a streamlined and riveting program. Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Slabodka will be the Guest Speaker; Rabbi Yossi Wallis, an Arachim alumnus and CEO since 1984 will share some of his own fascinating experiences; Rav Binyomin Eisenberger, Mara D´asra of Bais Medrash Heichal Hatefilla in Brooklyn will deliver divrei chizuk. The gathering will enjoy the attendance of Rav Aryeh Malkiel Kotler and Rav Elya Ber Wachtfogel, and promises to be an inspirational and memorable event.

Sinai academy Parlor meeting Thursday January 1st

Vaad lahatzolas Nidchei Yisrael Parlor meeting tonight

Vaad Lehatzolas Nidchei Yisrael Lakewood Parlor Meeting is tonight in the Esther Gerber Hall 8:30