The HOWELL Times
Vol. 22 - No. 31
In This Week’s Edition
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Photo by Stephanie Faughnan (L to R) Avi Kotler, Father Michael Lorentsen, Prosecutor Brad Billhimer, Reisa Sweet, Dr. Henry Jackson, Ariel Ifrah, Managing Director of the Jewish Federation of Ocean County Keith Krivitzky and Chairwoman of the Jewish Federation of Ocean County Annabel Lindenbaum (not pictured Chief Gregory Meyer). By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER - The Jewish Federation of Ocean County honored five individuals and one organization for their dedication to combating hate and promoting unity at a special event at the Clarion Hotel. The evening, which celebrated local “Heroes
Against Hate,” was attended by community members, activists, and leaders. “In recent years, we’ve been honoring local heroes against hate, recognizing that hate, in all its forms, including antisemitism, has been on the upswing,” said Jewish Federation of Ocean
County Chairwoman Annabel Lindenbaum. “And the best way to counter that is for diverse communities and people to be upstanders and stand up against hate together.” The recognition aligns perfectly with the Ocean County (Heroes - See Page 2)
January 11, 2025
Record-Breaking Tourism Revenue Reported By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners have announced a historic milestone for Monmouth County beaches. In 2024 beach badge revenue reached an all time high, exceeding $30 million. “On behalf of my fellow Commissioners, I am thrilled to congratulate our municipalities for achieving record-breaking beach revenue this year,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Division of Tourism. “This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of the governing bodies, staff and communities who have made our beaches more inviting than ever. Their commitment has not only boosted our economy but also strengthened Monmouth County’s reputation for having the best beaches in the state.” The report included revenue from the following beaches: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Avon-by-the-Sea, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Deal, Long Branch, Loch Arbour, Manasquan, Monmouth Beach, Sandy Hook, Sea Bright, Sea Girt, Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park and Spring Lake. “While we strive for beaches that are kept clean and beautiful, our top priority is making sure that our beaches are safe so I would like to remind residents and visitors to utilize the Beach Public Safety Dashboard,” Arnone said. The Beach Public Safety Dashboard is a (Tourism - See Page 4)
Howell Town Hall Hosts Second Annual Menorah Lighting
By Liz Ciocher HOWELL - To celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah, Howell Township held a festive Menorah lighting at the municipal building on Dec. 26. Hanukkah, which is celebrated this year from the evening of Dec. 25 through Jan. 2, is celebrated by many residents of the Howell community, thus hosting this ceremony for the second year in a row. “Hanukkah is really a time of celebration of religious freedom,” said Shmuel Naparstek, one of three rabbis that conducted the ceremony. “The
story of Hanukkah was that the Jews were not allowed to practice their faith, but there was a small group that went and fought just to be able to have that right, so being able to do this here in town hall in the center of the government and municipality is very symbolic in that sense.” Rabbi Naparstek is the serving rabbi of the Chabad religious institution in Jackson. Along with himself, a second rabbi from Jackson and Rabbi Anar from Howell Township conducted (Menorah - See Page 4)
Photo by Liz Ciocher Rabbis from Jackson and Howell conducted the Menorah lighting ceremony to spread holiday cheer in Howell.
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