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On February 22, marijuana officially became a legal substance in New Jersey, when Governor Phil Murphy signed three pieces of legislation to permit cannabis use and possession for adults in the state. The laws came over three months after New Jersey residents voted to legalize adult use of the drug. The governor had promised to […]

A conversation with R’ Tzodek Katz R’ Katz is a Lakewood based shadchan. He has been making shidduchim for sixteen years. Question: I’m 18 years old. I’ve recently graduated seminary and am about to enter the world of shidduchim. Lately, I have been hearing many stories of divorce, some of them quite shocking and disturbing. […]

Fleishig Finger Food Planning your Purim seudah? Finger food is always welcome for its practicality. Easy to serve, simple to eat. Feel free to serve at any temperature and be sure to please the crowd! Pastrami Pinwheels The thought of these is absolutely mouthwatering! Yield: 24 wheels Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil 1 Spanish onion, sliced […]

Recipe by Chaya Ruchie Schwartz Photo by Chay Berger We all love a pretty dessert with little effort. The prep time can be cut down by buying store-bought brownies and cubed fruit. Have fun with any variation you can think of! 6 servings  Fudgy Brownie recipe:  1/2 c cocoa 1 stick marg Pinch salt 2 […]

Question: I am a 23-year-old boy, and I am currently seeing someone. In fact, I am ready to get engaged to her, but she is still not sure. We’ve already been on seven dates. Is there a specific number of dates required before getting engaged? Mrs. Krupenia answers: Every social circle has its own average […]

This list has been updated to reflect changes for the Winter 2021 season. The Voice of Lakewood takes no responsibility for the tznius or kashrus of any venue or attraction mentioned here. Please call to confirm prices, hours of operation, availability, and COVID-19 protocols before making plans. Please adhere to all instructions, be safe, make […]

The Sefer Sha’arei Ha’avodah, a relatively unknown work of Rabbeinu Yonah, opens with the following powerful statement: The very first gate that one must enter in his avodas Hashem is to understand their own worth, namely, recognizing their positive attributes and those of their forefathers, their greatness and importance in the eyes of the Creator. […]

You don’t have to be a political junkie to know what the number-one debate going on in that arena is these days. While both parties have moved away from any sort of profession of fealty to the ideal of rugged individualism, they diverge substantially on how to go forward from there. On the one hand, […]

Zoom In Most public school districts across the state have intermittently opened and closed, switching from in-person to remote learning and back again as cases spiked and waned in their districts—except Lakewood. After being the first to open for all-in-person learning, Lakewood is the only public school district to remain open throughout the pandemic. Now, […]

With the final days of his presidency quickly slipping away and the odds of overturning the result of the presidential election having grown infinitesimally small, President Trump is grasping at all remaining options to secure for himself a second term in the White House. Despite there having been no evidence of widespread fraud in the […]