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Elise Teitelbaum Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman, also known as Avner Gold, is truly a phenomenon. He is exceedingly famous as the author of the Strasbourg Saga, a series of electrifying adventures widely recognized as masterpieces of historical fiction. At the same time, in Torah circles, especially at the higher levels, he is well-known for his […]

The Voice Pays Tribute to a Select Few “Lakewood Nachshons,” Past and Present Shoshana Itzkowitz Lakewood is a town built on the actions of people who saw a need and jumped in to fill it. These great men and women were each a “Nachshon” in their own right, splitting the sea amid obstacles and choppy […]

Kupas Yom Tov Ensures a Befitting Yom Tov for the Bnei Torah of Lakewood There was no money tree. There was no golden hen. Where were the funds coming from? Despite Rabbi Gold’s reputation as man without extra means, he had undertaken to support 80 kollel yungeleit in a very generous fashion. Month after month, […]

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine your family’s Shabbos table. Images of a pure white tablecloth and a gleaming silver becher likely come to mind. The scent of delicious challahs wafts through the air as the sweet ta’am of Gan Eden fills your home. The kedushah that radiates from our homes every Shabbos […]

A Groundbreaking New Organization to help the Talmidei Chachamim of Our Generation A young girl goes to the grocery to purchase items for Pesach. Wine. Matzah. Potatoes. Eggs. Sugar. Chicken. She loads all the items in her cart and proceeds to the checkout counter. However, when she is ready to check out, the store owner […]

Have Job, Need Workers A Look at the Post-Pandemic Price Hikes and Labor Shortages in Lakewood Malya Simon Thumbing through the Lakewood job advertisements is a sensational experience. The ads are so vibrant and luring that you can almost smell the coffee smoking off the pages. Perks and benefits abound; smiling emojis beckon your interest. […]

D. Birnbaum Marbim B’Simcha… Ad Bli Dai! Shmuly Schneider’s latest single is hitting in time for Purim The Jewish music scene is teeming with talented artists and outstanding compositions. It’s nearly impossible for a newcomer’s voice to be heard above the din. But Shmuly Schneider is in another league. The vibrant singer brings a unique […]

Transplanting Meaning into Life Shlomo Plotnik Ahuva peered at her husband’s face, searching anxiously for a sign that he was regaining consciousness after his hours-long surgery. “Shmuel, can you hear me?” she asked softly. Shmuel’s eyelids fluttered open and he slowly looked around. The corners of his lips curled up in a slight grin. “Why […]

One-Stop Technology Shop Q&A with Levi Kohn, Store Manager of the GenTech Technology Center I purchased my last phone at Walmart and got a filter. It served me pretty well. What is the advantage of having everything under one roof? When you buy a phone from Walmart or any other store, you must make many […]

The Doeihu Email Program Naftali Koenig still remembers the excitement he felt on his first day of work. He had landed a sought-after job straight out of yeshivah, using a connection his father-in-law had procured. Naftali entered the office all smiles, ready to learn and be a great employee. Truth be told, there was much […]