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Reb Pinchus Gershon Waxman z”l A Lakewood Legend Penina Nussbaum Lakewood has lost a legend. Reb Pinchus Gershon Halevi Waxman z” l was a pillar of Torah, avodah, and gemilus chassadim for his family and for the entire Lakewood community. Pinchus Gershon, also known as P. G., was born in 1958 to R’ Yeshaya Dovid […]
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Chanukah and Chinuch Insights from Rabbi Binyomin Ginsberg Penina Nussbaum Chanukah, which means dedication or inauguration, shares the same root as chinuch, education. We turned to Rabbi (Shalom) Binyomin Ginsberg, a veteran mechanech and prolific writer, for his insights and messages with regard to chinuch in our times. Respect and independence Rabbi Ginsberg describes his […]
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Donut Duo, Part II Donut-Cookie Donut? Cookie? Just a scrumptious in-between! Recipe by Faigy Stein Photo by Chay Berger Yield: approximately 20 donut-cookies Ingredients: ¼ cup sugar 1 egg 4 teaspoons melted butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ cup flour ¼ teaspoon baking powder Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place sugar and egg […]
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Recipe by Faigy Stein Photo by Chay Berger Donut on a Stick When I first tried this idea with my students last year, it was a major hit. This can be scaled up or down for any occasion and every age. You will need: Cake donuts (see recipe below) Long skewers Royal icing (see recipe […]
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Our Gift to You: The Chanukah 5781 Gift Guide Compiled by Penina Nussbaum During the cold and dark winter, Chanukah brings sparks of light, warmth, and hope. It is a beautiful time to show appreciation and love for those around us. Here are some suggestions of new and meaningful ways to brighten the day and […]
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Exclusive Interview with NJ Governor Phil Murphy on Pressing Issues Relevant to the Garden State Duvid Berry We live in times of uncertainty and volatility, with much constant change, much at stake, and much risk for loss or gain. Many of the decisions in the current climate are concentrated in the hands of the few. […]
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It is time to move on. The presidential election is over. There does not seem to be any way—legitimate or otherwise—for Donald Trump to overturn the results. When certified, those results will give Joe Biden over 300 electoral votes, making him the next president of the United States. As we explained previously, the allegations of […]
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One election whose outcome did not involve allegations of fraud or provoke a flurry of lawsuits was the race for a one-year unexpired term on the Jackson Board of Education. That election was won convincingly by Tzvi Herman, who became the first Orthodox Jew to hold city-wide office in Jackson Township. Upon seeing the final […]
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Shamai Langer was excited to read the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad (RDPD). Shamai earned barely enough money to keep his head above the water. Perhaps this book held the answers. After all, RDPD was still a best seller after decades in print, with over 30 million copies sold! The book claimed to offer […]
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Biden Begins Transition as Trump Digs In President-elect Joe Biden has begun the process of transitioning from political candidate to President of the United States, even as the sitting president, Donald Trump, fights to get the results of the election overturned. The theme emerging from Biden’s public statements is unity, with the former vice president […]
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