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Convert to Judaism to speak Nov. 15
MARLBORO — Monmouth Torah Links and Shalom Torah Academy will present an evening with Ahuva Gray, an African American convert to Judaism, on Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. Gray has lectured to audiences around the world, describing her spiritual transformation from a Christian minister and travel agent to an observant Jew living in Israel. A…
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Rotary Club donates fountain to Freehold
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer A water fountain that was donated by the Freehold Rotary Club has a home in the new plaza outside borough hall in Freehold Borough. FREEHOLD — Members of the Freehold Rotary Club came together on Oct. 28 in front of Borough Hall to dedicate the Gothic fountain the club…
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Bar mitzvah project benefits area foundation
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — As Harrison Shernicoff, 13, of Freehold Township, approached his bar mitzvah, Congregation Kol Am of Freehold required him to select a bar mitzvah project that would fall in line with the concept of tikkun olam. The concept stresses that Jews are not only responsible for creating a model society among themselves, but…
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Lighthouse climb will boost nonprofit agency
Johnathan Holmes, 23, of Mahwah, has committed to climb New Jersey’s 11 public lighthouses in an effort to raise awareness and funds for LADACIN Network. The nonprofit agency operates programs and services for more than 2,800 infants, children and adults with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities and their families in Monmouth and Ocean counties.…
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Nov. – a frosty reception
The first snow has fallen, unexpectedly so, and it is time to put your garden to bed. Simple housekeeping is of essence. Start with the hand tools that served you well all season. Inspect them, clean them, wipe them with oil and hang them up. It probably will be too cool to sip lemonade on…
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Shelters anticipate an influx of Chihuahuas
Impulse purchases of Chihuahuas expected in hit movie’s wake BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer An area animal rescue group is bracing for an influx of newly abandoned Chihuahuas after the box office success of the film “Beverly Hill Chihuahua,” which made almost $30 million during its recent opening weekend. The movie features a large cast…
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Board puts final OK for 9 homes on hold
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Members of the Planning Board decided to carry an application seeking final approval for a nine-home development to a future meeting after it became clear that several conditions that were set in order for final approval to be granted had not been met. The application for Old Mill…
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Closing of a school is back on agenda
Howell administrators considering options for 2009-10 school year BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL — The possibility of Howell K-8 School District administrators being faced with the choice to close one or more of the district’s 13 schools has become imminent. Administrators said that as they start to make plans for the 2009-10 school year,…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Howell High School’s Laura Kochenash races to the finish line during the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV state sectional cross country championships at Thompson Park, Jamesburg, on Nov. 8. Howell finished fifth as a team in Central Jersey Group IV and qualified to compete in the NJSIAA Group IV finals on Nov.…
