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R E C I P E ,  S T Y L I N G ,  A N D  P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y  F A I G Y  M U R R A Y Everyone loves a good burger. But what happens when it’s stuffed? It’s next-level […]

By Isaac Shadpour OUTRAGE: HALF A BILLION FOR 700 NEWARK STUDENTS AS LAKEWOOD AND TOMS RIVER DROWN IN DEBT For many families in Ocean County, the numbers are almost impossible to comprehend. While districts like Lakewood and Toms River struggle under crushing debt, repeated tax hikes, staff cuts, and fears of state intervention, taxpayers across […]

  Inspired by the iconic Millionaire’s Shortbread Bars, this cheesecake features decadent layers of gooey caramel and milk chocolate ganache. Never made homemade caramel? It takes just a few minutes, and the taste is so exquisitely divine—you might never purchase its store-bought counterpart again. Yield: 1 9-inch round pan Ingredients: Crust 2 cups cookie crumbs […]

  By Reuvain Borchardt       Lakewood motorists were in for quite a surprise over the weekend as they discovered that the state had enacted significant changes at the town’s central intersection.   Left turns are no longer allowed from Route 9 onto Central Avenue or Hurley Avenue.   Southbound drivers approaching Central/Hurley will […]

Recipe by Leah Leora Prep by Shaindy Sturman Styling and photography by Chay Berger   Maple-Bourbon Burgers   Juicy grilled burgers, glazed with a sweet and savory maple bourbon sauce Yield: 4 burgers Ingredients: 1 onion, sliced thin 2 tablespoons oil 1 lb. ground meat 1 teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon black pepper 4 buns lettuce […]

This creamy, yummy, pretty strawberry drink pairs so well with the rich white chocolate sauce. When preparing the shake in advance, it can become separated, but a good stir makes it as good as new. The chocolate sauce works well straight from the fridge. Yield: 3–4 servings Ingredients: 8 oz. frozen strawberries, partially thawed 2 […]

  FRACTURED LIVES, HONEST VOICES   Following our recent feature Broken Glasses and Fractured Lives, readers from across the community wrote in to share their thoughts, experiences, and perspectives. Their responses reflect the pain, the complexity, and the deep sense of responsibility this issue carries for all of us.   It’s in Your Hands I […]

  Chinuch plays a pivotal role in our lives throughout the year, but it’s only on Pesach that we’re commanded v’higadeta l’bincha, to tell our children. On this extraordinary night, we’re charged with the mission of imparting our legacy of emunah so our children can feel the steady presence of Hashem’s love and guidance at […]

Recipes by Leah Leora Prep by Shaindy Sturman Styling and photography by Chay Berger These steak bites are perfect for when you need a Pesach-friendly crowd-pleaser. Yield: 4–6 servings Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil 1½ lb. fillet steak, cut in cubes 3 cloves garlic, minced ⅓ cup honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice […]