Junior Gedolim By: Rabbi Binyomin Pruzansky

Recess! The moment the rebbe dismissed the class, the second-graders of this Toronto yeshiva did exactly what their counterparts in other grades and other yeshivos around the world were doing. They clustered together, “gedolim albums” in hand, frantically searching out and trading to fill in stickers...

Hachnosas Sefer Torah in the Villas Shul in Lakewood

Pictures of the Hachnosas Sefer Torah in the Villas Shul in Lakewood Click here for mobile...

The fascinating inside story of Esrogei California:

An exclusive interview with veteran esrog grower R’ Yaakov Shlomo Rothberg TVOL: Rabbi Rothberg, how long have you been involved in selling esrogim? YSR: For nineteen years. TVOL: How did you get started in this business? Did you have a background in growing esrogim? YSR: No, I didn’t. I started off by...

Photos of Tomchei Shabbos preparing the hundreds of food packages

Photos of the massive operation of preparing the hundreds of food packages(which was done by many volunteers from across the Lakewood map including young children older adults, successful businessmen Rabbeim and every one in between) for Sukkos at the Tomchei Shabbos headquarters where was then loaded on to...

In response to inquiries about Moadim Lsimcha this Yom Tov

Several people have asked us whom they can thank for the Moadim Lsimcha program. Rabbi Yossi Schreiber is a key force behind the program, and it is he who reaches out to us every zman to make sure the BMG staff are included. We would be happy to pass on to him any e-mails or other expression of thanks to...

[Video] Lakewood Township Committe Candidate Aisik Akerman: Thank You!

Dear Lakewood 246 reader; I would like to express my sincere appreciation, to all of you who have contacted my campaign thus far, by either offering to volunteer your time, or by voicing your issues and concerns. While I did reach out and respond too many of you, I haven’t had a chance to return all your...

BP WEEKLY classifieds Week of September 7th, 2010

Posted September 7th, 2010 Get your message out to over 9800 families in Lakewood. Advertise in the BP WEEKLY classifieds for as little as $10 for first three lines, $3 each additional (30 characters per line). A bolded headline costs an additional $2. Deadline for classified ads is Mon. at 2:00 pm. Fax w/...

As a woman with five children under the age of ten: How Can I Daven?

We would like to thank Rabbi Yaakov Berman, Rav of Khal Beis Tefillah and Rosh Beis Din Machon L’Gittin, for answering the question in this column. Q: As a woman with five children under the age of ten, bli ayin hora, how can I best balance my chiyuv to daven on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with my need...

The Home Buyer’s Dictionary S – T

The Home Buyer’s Dictionary For the uninitiated, entering the world of real estate can be like visiting a foreign country. With a myriad of new and confusing terms that are bandied about by agents, lawyers and other professionals, a prospective home buyer might feel he needs an interpreter. On these pages...

Halachos: Asher Yotzar and Talking During Tekias Shofar

The Shulchan Aruch in Orech Chaim 592:3 poskins that it is assur to talk from the beginning of t’kias shofar till the end of t’kias shofar. If someone goes to the bathroom during t’kias shofar, when should he make the birchas asher yotzar. Is he permitted to make the bracha immediately or...

Planning Board Votes against Opening Arlington Avenue

The Planning Board, based on recommendations from Township Engineer Todd Day, voted to rescind a requirement for a developer to pave Arlington Avenue leading into Pine Street. Originally put in as a clause for the proposed development in the area to enable access for emergency vehicles, the Board deemed...

Getting ready for Rosh Hashana: Fasting on Erev Rosh Hashana

1) Some people have the Minhag to fast on Erev Rosh Hashana. The primary reason for this fast is to bring a person to Teshuva. Erev Rosh Hashana is the last day of the year, and Chazal tell us that one who does Teshuva on any one day throughout the year is considered as if he/she has done Teshuva for the...

Harav Uren Reich giving divrei chizuk before Yomim Noroim at Khal Yakkov Akiva of Raintree

Harav Uren Reich giving divrei chizuk before Yomim Noroim at Khal Yakkov Akiva of Raintree Click here for mobile...

The Voice of Lakewood Presents: Parenting Stories and Solutions for Individuals

So much of parenting is one at a time. Yes, the children are born one at a time. And the constant responsibilities, duties, rewards, and pleasures of child rearing come one moment after another and another. As a mother, I focus so intently on THIS moment, THIS child, THIS challenge; sometimes I feel like...