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With the COVID-19 crisis dissolving into endless disputes over vaccines and masks, another viral specter may be rising. A common respiratory illness is behaving strangely, infecting much higher-risk patients than usual, and spreading rapidly during a season in which it is usually dormant. Experts think the virus’s odd showing may be connected to COVID-19. Respiratory […]

Ben PidahtzurFew pleasures in life can compare to exploring the streets of Yerushalayim. From the bustling shuk to thenarrow alleyways, there is always something new to find. The Yidden living there are full of treasures aswell, from the “simple” ones that host bachurim by the dozens to the hidden tzaddik that might be sittingon your […]

Y. Strauss Nehepach l’eivel micholeinu. Mindboggling. Heart wrenching. Unthinkable. The magnitude of the tragedy that engulfed the entire Klal Yisrael on Lag BaOmer evening is indescribable. What began as a frightening rumor soon became a catastrophic reality as we, thousands of miles away, were swept up in the severity of the calamity taking place. In […]

Link after Link “Mommy! Look at me!” Sara glanced up, then down again. “Mom-my! You didn’t look!” Sara nodded absently as her fingers tapped, tapped, tapped. Suddenly, a shadow fell over her phone. She looked up. “Mommy! I went across the monkey bars all by myself and you missed it!” Sara looked at her son. […]

Now that COVID-19 vaccines are set to become available to all adult residents in New Jersey, the Big Question has transitioned from the theoretical to the very practical. Are you getting the vaccine? Governor Phil Murphy announced last week that all New Jersey residents 16 or older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination beginning this […]

Interview with Rabbi Eli Glaser, CNWC, CWMS, Founder and Director of the Soveya SolutionA. Levy There are numerous diet programs on the market as well as many local nutritionists here inLakewood. What makes your program unique?First, I want to acknowledge that there are many fine clinicians in the Jewish community, some of whomI’ve helped begin […]

In between all the meaningful Yom Tov meals and time indoors, Chol Hamoed is a great time to get fresh air and enjoy fun physical activities together with family. The Voice takes no responsibility for any errors listed below or the kashrus of any establishment. Please call any location in advance to confirm hours, availability, […]

Where Is the Community? I am a single girl living in Lakewood. I was so angry when I read your editorial about your relative who wants to hush the conversation about the shidduch crisis because it might be disturbing to some. Is he for real? Clearly, he is saying this because his daughter just graduated […]

When a person or community is facing a problem, is it better to be painfully aware of the problem or blissfully unaware? I would think that should depend on whether there is some form of hishtadlus that we can do to attempt to solve the issue that is being faced. However, that wasn’t the perspective […]