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Updated Letter From American Roshei Yeshiva on גזירת גיוס בנות
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Tonight: BOE Public Meeting
PUBLIC MEETING – 6:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2018 855 Somerset Avenue Lakewood, NJ
See Agenda HERE
Items on the agenda:
Approve the purchase of a SmartBoard for Clifton Avenue School from CDW, at a cost of $5,201.76, to be paid through budget account 20.231.400.731.06.0999.
Bid 08-1718 for Nonpublic Security Guard Services be awarded to U.S. Security Associates, Inc. whose corporate office is located at One Woodbridge Center, Woodbridge, NJ
-Settlement agreement in special ed case v. Lakewood boe Savings of $59,729.00 per year for 2 years
a. Resignations
1. HENSHAW, Thomas Treasurer of School Moneys Declined Position
Approval of the Payroll and Board Share of Fica/Medi for:
Payroll of January 18, 2017 in the amount of $2,215,082.05
Approval of payment of New Jersey State Health Benefit Plan for November 2017 in the amount of $1,374,192.81
BOARD MEMBER USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKS
Not respond to any postings regarding Board of Education or school
district business or respond to any question or inquiry posted to the
Board member or posted on any social network regarding Board of
Education or school district business and shall refer any such questions or
inquiries to the Superintendent of Schools to address, as appropriate....
In accordance with the School Ethics Act - N.J.S.A. 18A:12-21 et seq., Board of Education
members must avoid conduct which is in violation of the public trust or which creates a
justifiable impression among the public that such trust is being violated. To avoid
conduct that may be in violation or perceived to be in violation of the School Ethics Act,
the Board of Education adopts this Policy to provide guidance to Board members in their
use of social networks.
For the purposes of this Policy, “social network(s)” shall include, but not be limited to:
Internet blogs, electronic bulletin boards, emails, social networking websites, text
messages, or any other online platform where people may post or communicate
interests, opinions, or any other information that may be viewed by others with or
without permission from the person making such post or re-publishing such post.
“Social networks” also means an Internet-based service that allows individuals to:
construct a public or semi-public profile within a bounded system created by the
service; create a list of other users with whom they share a connection within the
system; and view and navigate their list of connections and those made by others within
the system.
For the purposes of this Policy, “use of a social network” shall include, but not be limited
to: posting to a social network, reposting another person’s post to a social network,
messaging, or any other publication of material on a social network.
Nothing in this Policy prevents a Board of Education member from using a social
network. However, a Board member must avoid conduct on a social network that
would violate the School Ethics Act – N.J.S.A. 18A:12-21 et seq., which includes the Code
of Ethics for Board Members. Board members should be advised communications,
publications, photographs, and any other information posted by the Board member or
reposted by the Board member on a social network could violate the School Ethics Act
and be cause for sanctions in accordance with the law.
While this Policy respects the right of Board members to use social networks, Board
members shall recognize they are held to a higher standard than the general public with
regard to standards of conduct and ethics. A Board member’s use of social networks
shall not damage the reputation of the school district, employees, students, or their
families. Board members who use social networks shall ensure their conduct is
appropriate for a Board of Education member. Board members should exercise care in
1. Not post anything that would violate any of the district’s policies for
Board members;
2. Uphold the district’s value of respect for any individual(s) and avoid
making defamatory statements about the Board of Education, the school
district, employees, students, or their families;
3. Not disclose any confidential information about the school district or
confidential information obtained as a result of being a Board member,
about any individual(s) or organization, including students and/or their
families;
4. Not use or refer to their Board of Education title or position when
soliciting for a business organization that he or she or any immediate
family member has an interest in, as well as posting or referencing any
confidential information regarding the Board of Education or the school
district obtained through their Board membership, unless authorized by
law;
5. Refrain from having communications through social networks with other
Board members regarding any Board of Education business to avoid any
potential violation of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act;
6. Not respond to any postings regarding Board of Education or school
district business or respond to any question or inquiry posted to the
Board member or posted on any social network regarding Board of
Education or school district business and shall refer any such questions or
inquiries to the Superintendent of Schools to address, as appropriate; or
7. Not post any information on a social network determined by the New
Jersey School Ethics Commission to be a violation of the New Jersey
PUBLIC MEETING – 6:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2018
REGULAR MEETING 855 SOMERSET AVENUE
https://www.lakewoodpiners.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=79&dataid=1176&FileName=Board%20%20Executive%20and%20Public%20Agenda%20January%2024%202018.pdf
Approve the purchase of a SmartBoard for Clifton Avenue School from CDW, at a cost of
$5,201.76, to be paid through budget account 20.231.400.731.06.0999.
Bid 08-1718 for Nonpublic Security Guard Services be awarded to U.S. Security Associates, Inc. whose corporate office is located at One Woodbridge Center, Woodbridge, NJ
a. Resignations
1. HENSHAW, Thomas Treasurer of School Moneys Declined Position
Approval of the Payroll and Board Share of Fica/Medi for:
Payroll of January 18, 2017 in the amount of $2,215,082.05
Approval of payment of New Jersey State Health Benefit Plan for November 2017 in the
amount of $1,374,192.81
BOARD MEMBER USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKS
Not respond to any postings regarding Board of Education or school
district business or respond to any question or inquiry posted to the
Board member or posted on any social network regarding Board of
Education or school district business and shall refer any such questions or
inquiries to the Superintendent of Schools to address, as appropriate
In accordance with the School Ethics Act - N.J.S.A. 18A:12-21 et seq., Board of Education
members must avoid conduct which is in violation of the public trust or which creates a
justifiable impression among the public that such trust is being violated. To avoid
conduct that may be in violation or perceived to be in violation of the School Ethics Act,
the Board of Education adopts this Policy to provide guidance to Board members in their
use of social networks.
For the purposes of this Policy, “social network(s)” shall include, but not be limited to:
Internet blogs, electronic bulletin boards, emails, social networking websites, text
messages, or any other online platform where people may post or communicate
interests, opinions, or any other information that may be viewed by others with or
without permission from the person making such post or re-publishing such post.
“Social networks” also means an Internet-based service that allows individuals to:
construct a public or semi-public profile within a bounded system created by the
service; create a list of other users with whom they share a connection within the
system; and view and navigate their list of connections and those made by others within
the system.
For the purposes of this Policy, “use of a social network” shall include, but not be limited
to: posting to a social network, reposting another person’s post to a social network,
messaging, or any other publication of material on a social network.
Nothing in this Policy prevents a Board of Education member from using a social
network. However, a Board member must avoid conduct on a social network that
would violate the School Ethics Act – N.J.S.A. 18A:12-21 et seq., which includes the Code
of Ethics for Board Members. Board members should be advised communications,
publications, photographs, and any other information posted by the Board member or
reposted by the Board member on a social network could violate the School Ethics Act
and be cause for sanctions in accordance with the law.
While this Policy respects the right of Board members to use social networks, Board
members shall recognize they are held to a higher standard than the general public with
regard to standards of conduct and ethics. A Board member’s use of social networks
shall not damage the reputation of the school district, employees, students, or their
families. Board members who use social networks shall ensure their conduct is
appropriate for a Board of Education member. Board members should exercise care in
1. Not post anything that would violate any of the district’s policies for
Board members;
2. Uphold the district’s value of respect for any individual(s) and avoid
making defamatory statements about the Board of Education, the school
district, employees, students, or their families;
3. Not disclose any confidential information about the school district or
confidential information obtained as a result of being a Board member,
about any individual(s) or organization, including students and/or their
families;
4. Not use or refer to their Board of Education title or position when
soliciting for a business organization that he or she or any immediate
family member has an interest in, as well as posting or referencing any
confidential information regarding the Board of Education or the school
district obtained through their Board membership, unless authorized by
law;
5. Refrain from having communications through social networks with other
Board members regarding any Board of Education business to avoid any
potential violation of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act;
6. Not respond to any postings regarding Board of Education or school
district business or respond to any question or inquiry posted to the
Board member or posted on any social network regarding Board of
Education or school district business and shall refer any such questions or
inquiries to the Superintendent of Schools to address, as appropriate; or
7. Not post any information on a social network determined by the New
Jersey School Ethics Commission to be a violation of the New Jersey
PUBLIC MEETING – 6:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2018
REGULAR MEETING 855 SOMERSET AVENUE
https://www.lakewoodpiners.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=79&dataid=1176&FileName=Board%20%20Executive%20and%20Public%20Agenda%20January%2024%202018.pdf
Approve the purchase of a SmartBoard for Clifton Avenue School from CDW, at a cost of
$5,201.76, to be paid through budget account 20.231.400.731.06.0999.
Bid 08-1718 for Nonpublic Security Guard Services be awarded to U.S. Security Associates, Inc. whose corporate office is located at One Woodbridge Center, Woodbridge, NJ
a. Resignations
1. HENSHAW, Thomas Treasurer of School Moneys Declined Position
Approval of the Payroll and Board Share of Fica/Medi for:
Payroll of January 18, 2017 in the amount of $2,215,082.05
Approval of payment of New Jersey State Health Benefit Plan for November 2017 in the
amount of $1,374,192.81
BOARD MEMBER USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKS
Not respond to any postings regarding Board of Education or school
district business or respond to any question or inquiry posted to the
Board member or posted on any social network regarding Board of
Education or school district business and shall refer any such questions or
inquiries to the Superintendent of Schools to address, as appropriate c
See Agenda HERE
Items on the agenda:
Approve the purchase of a SmartBoard for Clifton Avenue School from CDW, at a cost of $5,201.76, to be paid through budget account 20.231.400.731.06.0999.
Bid 08-1718 for Nonpublic Security Guard Services be awarded to U.S. Security Associates, Inc. whose corporate office is located at One Woodbridge Center, Woodbridge, NJ
-Settlement agreement in special ed case v. Lakewood boe Savings of $59,729.00 per year for 2 years
a. Resignations
1. HENSHAW, Thomas Treasurer of School Moneys Declined Position
Approval of the Payroll and Board Share of Fica/Medi for:
Payroll of January 18, 2017 in the amount of $2,215,082.05
Approval of payment of New Jersey State Health Benefit Plan for November 2017 in the amount of $1,374,192.81
BOARD MEMBER USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKS
Not respond to any postings regarding Board of Education or school
district business or respond to any question or inquiry posted to the
Board member or posted on any social network regarding Board of
Education or school district business and shall refer any such questions or
inquiries to the Superintendent of Schools to address, as appropriate....
In accordance with the School Ethics Act - N.J.S.A. 18A:12-21 et seq., Board of Education
members must avoid conduct which is in violation of the public trust or which creates a
justifiable impression among the public that such trust is being violated. To avoid
conduct that may be in violation or perceived to be in violation of the School Ethics Act,
the Board of Education adopts this Policy to provide guidance to Board members in their
use of social networks.
For the purposes of this Policy, “social network(s)” shall include, but not be limited to:
Internet blogs, electronic bulletin boards, emails, social networking websites, text
messages, or any other online platform where people may post or communicate
interests, opinions, or any other information that may be viewed by others with or
without permission from the person making such post or re-publishing such post.
“Social networks” also means an Internet-based service that allows individuals to:
construct a public or semi-public profile within a bounded system created by the
service; create a list of other users with whom they share a connection within the
system; and view and navigate their list of connections and those made by others within
the system.
For the purposes of this Policy, “use of a social network” shall include, but not be limited
to: posting to a social network, reposting another person’s post to a social network,
messaging, or any other publication of material on a social network.
Nothing in this Policy prevents a Board of Education member from using a social
network. However, a Board member must avoid conduct on a social network that
would violate the School Ethics Act – N.J.S.A. 18A:12-21 et seq., which includes the Code
of Ethics for Board Members. Board members should be advised communications,
publications, photographs, and any other information posted by the Board member or
reposted by the Board member on a social network could violate the School Ethics Act
and be cause for sanctions in accordance with the law.
While this Policy respects the right of Board members to use social networks, Board
members shall recognize they are held to a higher standard than the general public with
regard to standards of conduct and ethics. A Board member’s use of social networks
shall not damage the reputation of the school district, employees, students, or their
families. Board members who use social networks shall ensure their conduct is
appropriate for a Board of Education member. Board members should exercise care in
1. Not post anything that would violate any of the district’s policies for
Board members;
2. Uphold the district’s value of respect for any individual(s) and avoid
making defamatory statements about the Board of Education, the school
district, employees, students, or their families;
3. Not disclose any confidential information about the school district or
confidential information obtained as a result of being a Board member,
about any individual(s) or organization, including students and/or their
families;
4. Not use or refer to their Board of Education title or position when
soliciting for a business organization that he or she or any immediate
family member has an interest in, as well as posting or referencing any
confidential information regarding the Board of Education or the school
district obtained through their Board membership, unless authorized by
law;
5. Refrain from having communications through social networks with other
Board members regarding any Board of Education business to avoid any
potential violation of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act;
6. Not respond to any postings regarding Board of Education or school
district business or respond to any question or inquiry posted to the
Board member or posted on any social network regarding Board of
Education or school district business and shall refer any such questions or
inquiries to the Superintendent of Schools to address, as appropriate; or
7. Not post any information on a social network determined by the New
Jersey School Ethics Commission to be a violation of the New Jersey
PUBLIC MEETING – 6:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2018
REGULAR MEETING 855 SOMERSET AVENUE
https://www.lakewoodpiners.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=79&dataid=1176&FileName=Board%20%20Executive%20and%20Public%20Agenda%20January%2024%202018.pdf
Approve the purchase of a SmartBoard for Clifton Avenue School from CDW, at a cost of
$5,201.76, to be paid through budget account 20.231.400.731.06.0999.
Bid 08-1718 for Nonpublic Security Guard Services be awarded to U.S. Security Associates, Inc. whose corporate office is located at One Woodbridge Center, Woodbridge, NJ
a. Resignations
1. HENSHAW, Thomas Treasurer of School Moneys Declined Position
Approval of the Payroll and Board Share of Fica/Medi for:
Payroll of January 18, 2017 in the amount of $2,215,082.05
Approval of payment of New Jersey State Health Benefit Plan for November 2017 in the
amount of $1,374,192.81
BOARD MEMBER USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKS
Not respond to any postings regarding Board of Education or school
district business or respond to any question or inquiry posted to the
Board member or posted on any social network regarding Board of
Education or school district business and shall refer any such questions or
inquiries to the Superintendent of Schools to address, as appropriate
In accordance with the School Ethics Act - N.J.S.A. 18A:12-21 et seq., Board of Education
members must avoid conduct which is in violation of the public trust or which creates a
justifiable impression among the public that such trust is being violated. To avoid
conduct that may be in violation or perceived to be in violation of the School Ethics Act,
the Board of Education adopts this Policy to provide guidance to Board members in their
use of social networks.
For the purposes of this Policy, “social network(s)” shall include, but not be limited to:
Internet blogs, electronic bulletin boards, emails, social networking websites, text
messages, or any other online platform where people may post or communicate
interests, opinions, or any other information that may be viewed by others with or
without permission from the person making such post or re-publishing such post.
“Social networks” also means an Internet-based service that allows individuals to:
construct a public or semi-public profile within a bounded system created by the
service; create a list of other users with whom they share a connection within the
system; and view and navigate their list of connections and those made by others within
the system.
For the purposes of this Policy, “use of a social network” shall include, but not be limited
to: posting to a social network, reposting another person’s post to a social network,
messaging, or any other publication of material on a social network.
Nothing in this Policy prevents a Board of Education member from using a social
network. However, a Board member must avoid conduct on a social network that
would violate the School Ethics Act – N.J.S.A. 18A:12-21 et seq., which includes the Code
of Ethics for Board Members. Board members should be advised communications,
publications, photographs, and any other information posted by the Board member or
reposted by the Board member on a social network could violate the School Ethics Act
and be cause for sanctions in accordance with the law.
While this Policy respects the right of Board members to use social networks, Board
members shall recognize they are held to a higher standard than the general public with
regard to standards of conduct and ethics. A Board member’s use of social networks
shall not damage the reputation of the school district, employees, students, or their
families. Board members who use social networks shall ensure their conduct is
appropriate for a Board of Education member. Board members should exercise care in
1. Not post anything that would violate any of the district’s policies for
Board members;
2. Uphold the district’s value of respect for any individual(s) and avoid
making defamatory statements about the Board of Education, the school
district, employees, students, or their families;
3. Not disclose any confidential information about the school district or
confidential information obtained as a result of being a Board member,
about any individual(s) or organization, including students and/or their
families;
4. Not use or refer to their Board of Education title or position when
soliciting for a business organization that he or she or any immediate
family member has an interest in, as well as posting or referencing any
confidential information regarding the Board of Education or the school
district obtained through their Board membership, unless authorized by
law;
5. Refrain from having communications through social networks with other
Board members regarding any Board of Education business to avoid any
potential violation of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act;
6. Not respond to any postings regarding Board of Education or school
district business or respond to any question or inquiry posted to the
Board member or posted on any social network regarding Board of
Education or school district business and shall refer any such questions or
inquiries to the Superintendent of Schools to address, as appropriate; or
7. Not post any information on a social network determined by the New
Jersey School Ethics Commission to be a violation of the New Jersey
PUBLIC MEETING – 6:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2018
REGULAR MEETING 855 SOMERSET AVENUE
https://www.lakewoodpiners.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=79&dataid=1176&FileName=Board%20%20Executive%20and%20Public%20Agenda%20January%2024%202018.pdf
Approve the purchase of a SmartBoard for Clifton Avenue School from CDW, at a cost of
$5,201.76, to be paid through budget account 20.231.400.731.06.0999.
Bid 08-1718 for Nonpublic Security Guard Services be awarded to U.S. Security Associates, Inc. whose corporate office is located at One Woodbridge Center, Woodbridge, NJ
a. Resignations
1. HENSHAW, Thomas Treasurer of School Moneys Declined Position
Approval of the Payroll and Board Share of Fica/Medi for:
Payroll of January 18, 2017 in the amount of $2,215,082.05
Approval of payment of New Jersey State Health Benefit Plan for November 2017 in the
amount of $1,374,192.81
BOARD MEMBER USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKS
Not respond to any postings regarding Board of Education or school
district business or respond to any question or inquiry posted to the
Board member or posted on any social network regarding Board of
Education or school district business and shall refer any such questions or
inquiries to the Superintendent of Schools to address, as appropriate c
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Oif Simchas/ Events Lakewood January 24, 2018
Chasuna: Silber- Notis Ateres Chana Hall bais Faiga
Chasuna: Harris- Busel Fountain Ballroom Lakewood cheder
-Yeshiva Mesoras Hatorah (R' Nisson Schwartz) Parlor meeting at 25 Clayton court
Reception 7:45 Divrei Bracha Harav shmuel Kamenetzky Shlita
-Parlor meeting Zichron shmuel Yechezkel Chasuna fund 7:00 pm at 4 Fillmore Avenue, Lakewood, NJ (Presidential estates)
-Bais Rivka Rochel Inaugural Dinner at Ateres Reva hall Lakewood
-Date Like a Pro event 1805 Swarthmore Avenue Lakewood, NJ 7:30 pm
Chasuna: Harris- Busel Fountain Ballroom Lakewood cheder
-Yeshiva Mesoras Hatorah (R' Nisson Schwartz) Parlor meeting at 25 Clayton court
Reception 7:45 Divrei Bracha Harav shmuel Kamenetzky Shlita
-Parlor meeting Zichron shmuel Yechezkel Chasuna fund 7:00 pm at 4 Fillmore Avenue, Lakewood, NJ (Presidential estates)
-Bais Rivka Rochel Inaugural Dinner at Ateres Reva hall Lakewood
-Date Like a Pro event 1805 Swarthmore Avenue Lakewood, NJ 7:30 pm
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כינוס מחאה וזעקה רבתי בראשות גדולי התורה הספרדיים
Leading Roshei Yeshiva and Rabbonim of the Sefardim in Eretz Yisrael with a powerful call to action on the changes affecting Giyus Banos. A Large Kinnus atzeres machaah will take place tonight in Yerushalayim. The Sefardi Girls and Boys are from the most vulnerable to get caught in the IDF trap.
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Masa Umatan List January 25
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Petition Restarts Debate to Raise Speed Limit on GSP TO 75 mph
Local Media are reporting on the debate to once again raise the speed limit on the GSP. Mr. Mendel Rosenfeld of Lakewood started a online petition on change.org to raise the speed on the Garden State Parkway in NJ to 75 Mph. There have been previous attempts to raise the speed limit. Read the report from CBS New York
A New Jersey man has started a petition to raise the speed limit on the Garden State Parkway.
Twenty years ago, the state bumped up the speed limit on parts of the Parkway from 55 mph to 65 mph.
Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon, R-Monmouth, tried unsuccessfully in the past to raise the speed limit to 75, citing traffic studies that claimed there would be fewer lane changes and therefore fewer accidents. But the movement never really picked up enough speed. Now, Lakewood resident Mendel Rosenfeld is revisiting the idea, starting a petition on Change.org to bump up the speed limit by 10 mph.
“By changing the speed limit on the Garden State Parkway and other NJ highways people will agree to travel further for a job which will lower unemployment rates,” Rosenfeld wrote.
At the time of publication, the petition had over 1,500 signatures.
But reaction from drivers who talked to WCBS 880’s Sean Adams and 1010 WINS’ John Montone was mixed.
“I’d keep it at 65, that’s more than enough because people are going to go faster than that,” one man said.
“Good idea, I say they’re already running 75,” another man said.
“Traffic now allows you to go 75 I don’t think it allows you go 85,” one woman said.
“They’re doing it anyway, I don’t think it really matters,” another woman said.
“I lived in Texas for a long time and that was a perfectly acceptable speed limit,” a woman, named Deborah, said.
“Raise it to 75 people will do 85, raise it to 85 people will do 95. It doesn’t make any difference what the speed limit out there is whatever people do is what they’re going to do,” a driver, named John, said.
Safety advocates argue speed kills — the faster you go the lower your reaction time
A New Jersey man has started a petition to raise the speed limit on the Garden State Parkway.
Twenty years ago, the state bumped up the speed limit on parts of the Parkway from 55 mph to 65 mph.
Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon, R-Monmouth, tried unsuccessfully in the past to raise the speed limit to 75, citing traffic studies that claimed there would be fewer lane changes and therefore fewer accidents. But the movement never really picked up enough speed. Now, Lakewood resident Mendel Rosenfeld is revisiting the idea, starting a petition on Change.org to bump up the speed limit by 10 mph.
“By changing the speed limit on the Garden State Parkway and other NJ highways people will agree to travel further for a job which will lower unemployment rates,” Rosenfeld wrote.
At the time of publication, the petition had over 1,500 signatures.
But reaction from drivers who talked to WCBS 880’s Sean Adams and 1010 WINS’ John Montone was mixed.
“I’d keep it at 65, that’s more than enough because people are going to go faster than that,” one man said.
“Good idea, I say they’re already running 75,” another man said.
“Traffic now allows you to go 75 I don’t think it allows you go 85,” one woman said.
“They’re doing it anyway, I don’t think it really matters,” another woman said.
“I lived in Texas for a long time and that was a perfectly acceptable speed limit,” a woman, named Deborah, said.
“Raise it to 75 people will do 85, raise it to 85 people will do 95. It doesn’t make any difference what the speed limit out there is whatever people do is what they’re going to do,” a driver, named John, said.
Safety advocates argue speed kills — the faster you go the lower your reaction time
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A Midwinter Event for Lakewood
Change of Location for the Elephant Show. New Location at 601 Prospect street corner Summer Avenue Lakewood.
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BD"E
Petirah of Rav Chaim Mordechai Kastel Z"L of Jackson, NJ. Earlier today he collapsed in his home, Hatzolah members administered CPR, he was niftar shortly after at the hospital He was originally from Monsey were he taught at yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim. He was a mispalel at Bais Shabsi in Lakewood and also arranged a daily Vasikin minyan. He was approximately 60 years old.
Levaya 9:30 PM At the Lakewood chapel on 7th Street. TNZBH
Matzav- It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the passing of Rav Chaim Mordechai Kastel zt”l. He was 61 years old. Rav Kastel was an outstanding talmid chochom, who spent his life devoted to limud haTorah and harbotzas Hatorah. From the early morning hours, after davening vosikin, until the late hours of the night, Rav Kastel would sit in the bais medrash or his home and learn. For years, he served as a rebbi, including at Machon Tiferes Bachurim, the yeshiva of Rav Shamai Blobstein in Monsey, NY. Rav Kastel was a special person, with unique middos and an exalted level of avodas Hashem.
Last year, Rav Kastel relocated from Monsey to Montana Drive in the Brookwood neighborhood of Jackson, NJ.
He suffered a heart attack this evening and passed away shortly thereafter at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, NJ, after being transported there by Hatzolah.
Rav Kastel’s mother was a daughter of Reb Rafael Eliezer Faivelson and a sister of Rav Shmuel Faivelson zt”l, rosh yeshiva of Bais Medrash L’Torah of Monsey.
His wife, Mrs. Lami Kastel, is a daughter of Rav Yehuda Cohen z”l, principal of Yeshiva of Eastern Parkway for many years. Her mother, Rebbetzin Danielle, after Rav Cohen’s passing, married Rav Henoch Leibowitz zt”l, rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim.
The levayah will be held at 9:30 p.m. at the Congregation Sons of Israel’s Holocaust Memorial Chapel, located at 613 Ramsey Street, off of East 7th Street, in Lakewood, NJ.
Yehi zichro boruch.
Levaya 9:30 PM At the Lakewood chapel on 7th Street. TNZBH
Matzav- It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the passing of Rav Chaim Mordechai Kastel zt”l. He was 61 years old. Rav Kastel was an outstanding talmid chochom, who spent his life devoted to limud haTorah and harbotzas Hatorah. From the early morning hours, after davening vosikin, until the late hours of the night, Rav Kastel would sit in the bais medrash or his home and learn. For years, he served as a rebbi, including at Machon Tiferes Bachurim, the yeshiva of Rav Shamai Blobstein in Monsey, NY. Rav Kastel was a special person, with unique middos and an exalted level of avodas Hashem.
Last year, Rav Kastel relocated from Monsey to Montana Drive in the Brookwood neighborhood of Jackson, NJ.
He suffered a heart attack this evening and passed away shortly thereafter at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, NJ, after being transported there by Hatzolah.
Rav Kastel’s mother was a daughter of Reb Rafael Eliezer Faivelson and a sister of Rav Shmuel Faivelson zt”l, rosh yeshiva of Bais Medrash L’Torah of Monsey.
His wife, Mrs. Lami Kastel, is a daughter of Rav Yehuda Cohen z”l, principal of Yeshiva of Eastern Parkway for many years. Her mother, Rebbetzin Danielle, after Rav Cohen’s passing, married Rav Henoch Leibowitz zt”l, rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim.
The levayah will be held at 9:30 p.m. at the Congregation Sons of Israel’s Holocaust Memorial Chapel, located at 613 Ramsey Street, off of East 7th Street, in Lakewood, NJ.
Yehi zichro boruch.
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Oif Simchas Lakewood January 25, 2018
-Chasuna: Uhr- Rosenblum Fountain Ballroom Lakewood Cheder
-Chasuna: Blochsberg- Moniker Ateres Chana hall Bais Faiga
-Chasuna: Briller- Parnes Neeimas Hachaim hall
-Parlor meeting benefiting Mifal org at 87 Rena Ln 8:00pm -11:00 pm hot buffet. Kumzitz with Shaya Roth
-Chasuna: Blochsberg- Moniker Ateres Chana hall Bais Faiga
-Chasuna: Briller- Parnes Neeimas Hachaim hall
-Parlor meeting benefiting Mifal org at 87 Rena Ln 8:00pm -11:00 pm hot buffet. Kumzitz with Shaya Roth
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Zmanim Lakewood ערב שבת פרשת בשלח שבת שירה
Friday, January 26, 2018 / י׳ שבט תשע״ח לייקווד
-Candle lighting 4:50 pm
-Shkiah 5:08 pm
-Weather hi of 56° /47°F Sun mixing with cloud
-Ohr yechezkel The Rov invites all bochurim to shalosh seudos in his house this shabbos
-Rav Yosef Chevroni R"Y Chevron will spend shabbos in Lakewood New central area
- Rav Yaakov Yitzchok Glantz sin in law of Satmar Rebbe will spend shabbos in Rockwell.
-Shkiah 5:08 pm
-Weather hi of 56° /47°F Sun mixing with cloud
-Ohr yechezkel The Rov invites all bochurim to shalosh seudos in his house this shabbos
-Rav Yosef Chevroni R"Y Chevron will spend shabbos in Lakewood New central area
- Rav Yaakov Yitzchok Glantz sin in law of Satmar Rebbe will spend shabbos in Rockwell.
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Melava Malka Motzei Shabbos Parshas Beshalach Lakewood, 5778
Earlier today road crews repaved Rt 9 in Lakewood between Central Ave and Oak Street.
-Melava Malka with Harav Yosef Chevroni shlita at 660 9th street Lakewood 9:00 pm
-Yeshiva of Staten Island Lakewood Alumni Melava Malka at Tashbar Hall 82 Oak street Reception 8:15 Program 9:00 pm
-Tomchei Shabbos of Lakewood Satmar community Melava Malka at Bais Medrash of Rockwell
-Zichron Chana Leah of Westgate Parlor Meeting at 31 Kelm woods Avenue 8:15 pm
-Midwinter Event: Incredible Elephant show at Prospect corner Summer Avenue Lakewood for Men only doors open 8:00 pm show show 8:45
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Midwinter Events in Lakewood
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Shiva info
-Shiva mishpachas Kastel at 6 Montana Jackson
shacharis vasikin 6:40 am Mincha/Maariv 4:55 pm
Getting up Thursday morning
-Levaya of Rebbetzin Sora Ita katz a"h of Cleveland aishes Rav Chaim Tzvi Zatzal Mother of R' Moshe, R' Bezalel, R' ElYa Nota, R' Shmuel yeshaya R' Avrohom, R'motty, Mrs. Breslauer, will be today in Boro Park at Shomrei Hadaas 3803 14th ave. Brooklyn ny. 11:00 a.m. Levaya and Kevurah tomorrow in Cleveland at Telz Yeshiva. Shiva in Bensonhurst by Daughter Kaplan.
shacharis vasikin 6:40 am Mincha/Maariv 4:55 pm
Getting up Thursday morning
-Levaya of Rebbetzin Sora Ita katz a"h of Cleveland aishes Rav Chaim Tzvi Zatzal Mother of R' Moshe, R' Bezalel, R' ElYa Nota, R' Shmuel yeshaya R' Avrohom, R'motty, Mrs. Breslauer, will be today in Boro Park at Shomrei Hadaas 3803 14th ave. Brooklyn ny. 11:00 a.m. Levaya and Kevurah tomorrow in Cleveland at Telz Yeshiva. Shiva in Bensonhurst by Daughter Kaplan.
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Lakewood Mayor Defends Committeeman in Lawsuit over Masterplan
Members of the Eagle Ridge development filed a lawsuit HERE against the Lakewood township committee to invalidate the master plan with claims that a certain committee member benefits from Lakewood growth. article in NJ.com
"The suit alleges ... "has many clients with Lakewood properties affected by the ordinances. Among his clients are the three principles of GDMS Holdings, owners of the Eagle Ridge Golf Course." Reached at his business, Lichenstein said he was told by town attorney Steven Secare "not to comment.""I would like to, but I've been advised not to because of the litigation," he said. Coles defended Lichenstein, calling him "meticulous" in making sure his business interests were not in conflict with his town duties. "He checked with the town attorney before the vote to see if there was a conflict and he was assured there wasn't," Coles said. "And on the final approval, he was out of town and did not vote."
"This is the straw that breaks the camel's back," said Harold Herskowitz, owner of Toys for Thought in downtown Lakewood, and a vocal opponent of the townhouse and multi-family development. "They (town officials) say we need the housing because our community is growing, but what they're really doing is bringing people in from Brooklyn. And the developers advertise that everything is in walking distance because the Brooklyn people don't drive. So now you have people trying to cross highways with a bunch of kids. It's a disaster waiting to happen."
In Lakewood, the argument over development can be boiled down to a few words. Enough is enough, is the position of residents who want to halt what they think is unabated development. Enough is never enough, is the position of developers and, according to a recent lawsuit, they're getting all kinds of help from the township government. The lawsuit, filed earlier this month in Ocean County Superior Court by the Fairways at Lake Ridge Homeowners Association, demands that several town development ordinances -- including the town's master plan adopted in December -- be invalidated.
The new ordinances and master plan will clear the way for construction of 517 townhouses with 517 basement apartments, for a total of 1,034 residential units on what is today the Eagle Ridge golf course. The development plan includes almost 70,000 square feet of retail space encompassing two buildings, five community centers and a clubhouse.
Named in the lawsuit are the Lakewood Township Committee, the Lakewood Planning Committee and GDMS Holdings LLC, the golf course developer.
The suit maintains the Eagle Ridge Golf Course was switched to a high-density development zone in an "11th-hour" move as the 2017 master plan made its way through the governing bodies.
Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles, elected to office in 2001, said he had not seen the suit and therefore could not comment. "I don't know any of the specifics," he said.
The lawsuit claims the ordinances and master plan should be invalidated for several statutory land use violations and because one committee member, Meir Lichenstein, benefits from Lakewood growth.
Lichenstein, a Lakewood Township Committee member since 2004, is the owner of MSL Management and Development Corp. of Lakewood, a property management company with extensive New Jersey residential, retail and commercial clients.
The suit alleges Lichenstein "has many clients with Lakewood properties affected by the ordinances. Among his clients are the three principles of GDMS Holdings, owners of the Eagle Ridge Golf Course." Reached at his business, Lichenstein said he was told by town attorney Steven Secare "not to comment." "I would like to, but I've been advised not to because of the litigation," he said.
Coles defended Lichenstein, calling him "meticulous" in making sure his business interests were not in conflict with his town duties. "He checked with the town attorney before the vote to see if there was a conflict and he was assured there wasn't," Coles said. "And on the final approval, he was out of town and did not vote."
The development is a huge source of controversy in Lakewood, as opponents argue that it will add to congestion and make the township's roads more dangerous.
"This is the straw that breaks the camel's back," said Harold Herskowitz, owner of Toys for Thought in downtown Lakewood, and a vocal opponent of the
townhouse and multi-family development. "They (town officials) say we need the housing because our community is growing, but what they're really doing is bringing people in from Brooklyn. And the developers advertise that everything is in walking distance because the Brooklyn people don't drive. So now you have people trying to cross highways with a bunch of kids. It's a disaster waiting to happen."
There were 17 traffic deaths in the township last year. The pedestrians killed ran the gamut of Lakewood residents: a 3-year-old riding a bicycle, a nurse who lived in an adult community, a day laborer and a homeless man.
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"You can pack a room with 200 people," said Rob Robison, who heads the Fairways homeowners' efforts to beat back the development. "It all seems to fall on deaf ears."
Read More at NJ.com
"The suit alleges ... "has many clients with Lakewood properties affected by the ordinances. Among his clients are the three principles of GDMS Holdings, owners of the Eagle Ridge Golf Course." Reached at his business, Lichenstein said he was told by town attorney Steven Secare "not to comment.""I would like to, but I've been advised not to because of the litigation," he said. Coles defended Lichenstein, calling him "meticulous" in making sure his business interests were not in conflict with his town duties. "He checked with the town attorney before the vote to see if there was a conflict and he was assured there wasn't," Coles said. "And on the final approval, he was out of town and did not vote."
"This is the straw that breaks the camel's back," said Harold Herskowitz, owner of Toys for Thought in downtown Lakewood, and a vocal opponent of the townhouse and multi-family development. "They (town officials) say we need the housing because our community is growing, but what they're really doing is bringing people in from Brooklyn. And the developers advertise that everything is in walking distance because the Brooklyn people don't drive. So now you have people trying to cross highways with a bunch of kids. It's a disaster waiting to happen."
In Lakewood, the argument over development can be boiled down to a few words. Enough is enough, is the position of residents who want to halt what they think is unabated development. Enough is never enough, is the position of developers and, according to a recent lawsuit, they're getting all kinds of help from the township government. The lawsuit, filed earlier this month in Ocean County Superior Court by the Fairways at Lake Ridge Homeowners Association, demands that several town development ordinances -- including the town's master plan adopted in December -- be invalidated.
The new ordinances and master plan will clear the way for construction of 517 townhouses with 517 basement apartments, for a total of 1,034 residential units on what is today the Eagle Ridge golf course. The development plan includes almost 70,000 square feet of retail space encompassing two buildings, five community centers and a clubhouse.
Named in the lawsuit are the Lakewood Township Committee, the Lakewood Planning Committee and GDMS Holdings LLC, the golf course developer.
The suit maintains the Eagle Ridge Golf Course was switched to a high-density development zone in an "11th-hour" move as the 2017 master plan made its way through the governing bodies.
Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles, elected to office in 2001, said he had not seen the suit and therefore could not comment. "I don't know any of the specifics," he said.
The lawsuit claims the ordinances and master plan should be invalidated for several statutory land use violations and because one committee member, Meir Lichenstein, benefits from Lakewood growth.
Lichenstein, a Lakewood Township Committee member since 2004, is the owner of MSL Management and Development Corp. of Lakewood, a property management company with extensive New Jersey residential, retail and commercial clients.
The suit alleges Lichenstein "has many clients with Lakewood properties affected by the ordinances. Among his clients are the three principles of GDMS Holdings, owners of the Eagle Ridge Golf Course." Reached at his business, Lichenstein said he was told by town attorney Steven Secare "not to comment." "I would like to, but I've been advised not to because of the litigation," he said.
Coles defended Lichenstein, calling him "meticulous" in making sure his business interests were not in conflict with his town duties. "He checked with the town attorney before the vote to see if there was a conflict and he was assured there wasn't," Coles said. "And on the final approval, he was out of town and did not vote."
The development is a huge source of controversy in Lakewood, as opponents argue that it will add to congestion and make the township's roads more dangerous.
"This is the straw that breaks the camel's back," said Harold Herskowitz, owner of Toys for Thought in downtown Lakewood, and a vocal opponent of the
townhouse and multi-family development. "They (town officials) say we need the housing because our community is growing, but what they're really doing is bringing people in from Brooklyn. And the developers advertise that everything is in walking distance because the Brooklyn people don't drive. So now you have people trying to cross highways with a bunch of kids. It's a disaster waiting to happen."
There were 17 traffic deaths in the township last year. The pedestrians killed ran the gamut of Lakewood residents: a 3-year-old riding a bicycle, a nurse who lived in an adult community, a day laborer and a homeless man.
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"You can pack a room with 200 people," said Rob Robison, who heads the Fairways homeowners' efforts to beat back the development. "It all seems to fall on deaf ears."
Read More at NJ.com
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Oif Simchas Lakewood January 28, 2018
-Vort: Hachosson Moshe Feinstein to Hakallah Fendel Bas R' Zalman Hilell at Ohr Tuvia 969 East End Avenue, Lakewood 7:00 -10:30 pm
-Vort: HaChosson Elazar Gornish to Hakallah Suri Engelson bas R' Daniel at the Villas Clubhouse 901 E Kennedy Blvd Lakewood, NJ from 6:30-9:30 pm
-Vort: HaChosson Elazar Gornish to Hakallah Suri Engelson bas R' Daniel at the Villas Clubhouse 901 E Kennedy Blvd Lakewood, NJ from 6:30-9:30 pm
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Mid winter events Monday Jan 29 Lakewood
-Sahara sams Monday Jan 29 2-4 pm $18.95 pp under 2 free exclusive event for females
-Chuck E. Cheese's all day Monday until 9:00 pm Chai lifeline specials
-Incredible Elephant show $10 admission for Monday January 29th Ladies and girls Doors open 11:30 am Show begins 12:00 pm at 601 Prospect street
-The Beadery Midwinter pop up shop at Stolin Simcha hall Monday & Tuesday from 11:00 am- 5:00 pm 153 e 7th street Lakewood. No reservations needed
-Chuck E. Cheese's all day Monday until 9:00 pm Chai lifeline specials
-Incredible Elephant show $10 admission for Monday January 29th Ladies and girls Doors open 11:30 am Show begins 12:00 pm at 601 Prospect street
-The Beadery Midwinter pop up shop at Stolin Simcha hall Monday & Tuesday from 11:00 am- 5:00 pm 153 e 7th street Lakewood. No reservations needed
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Super Ads run again in Lakewood Media
Once again some of the Lakewood newspapers have published advertisements of special deals for Superbowl parties this coming Sunday. Its not the first time, as these ads were already running previous years but the ads have gotten much more brazen. While in previous years there was an attempt to hide and hint to it, that is no longer the case. The ads now scream Super Sunday specials listing finger food, buffalo wings for the big game. One store only called it "super specials" cleverly camouflaging their ad that went into all the papers. The issue is not about following sports but its about making it Kosher like its a Jewish event.
A sign of the changing demographics of Lakewood. Years ago you couldn't get a Hashgacha if there was a seating area it was take out only, now you can advertise for the superbowl and be proud of it.
Related:The Super Bowl Ads
Article in Mishpacha about Rabbi Mordechai Berg a"h from Monsey
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A sign of the changing demographics of Lakewood. Years ago you couldn't get a Hashgacha if there was a seating area it was take out only, now you can advertise for the superbowl and be proud of it.
Related:The Super Bowl Ads
Article in Mishpacha about Rabbi Mordechai Berg a"h from Monsey
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Preparations for the Misameach midwinter event in Lakewood
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