Tag:

Faith

Watch Bergen County Rabbi Deliver Benediction At President Trump's Inauguration Watch Bergen County Rabbi Deliver Benediction At President Trump's Inauguration
Watch Bergen County Rabbi Deliver Benediction At President Trump's Inauguration Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University and a resident of Teaneck, delivered the benediction at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20.  Representing Yeshiva University and the Jewish community, Berman offered a prayer for unity, leadership, and faith during a time of national division. In a reflection shared on Yeshiva University's website, Rabbi Berman wrote, “I was deeply honored and humbled to lead our nation in prayer today representing Yeshiva University, the Jewish people, and all those who find meaning in faith.” Berman shared his reflections…
'Jerseylicious' Star Lorenzo Gangala Dies Months After Surviving Motorcycle Crash 'Jerseylicious' Star Lorenzo Gangala Dies Months After Surviving Motorcycle Crash
'Jerseylicious' Star Lorenzo Gangala Dies Months After Surviving Motorcycle Crash Lorenzo Rocco Gangala, a Montclair resident who appeared on the former reality show "Jerseylicious" died on Thursday, Jan. 16 at Mountainside Medical Center surrounded by family, according to his obituary on the Par-Troy Funeral Home website. He was 38 years old. In August 2024, Lorenzo survived a serious motorcycle accident in East Orange, an experience he called life-changing. "Some may say I was lucky, but the truth is I was saved by the mercy of God and God alone," he wrote on Instagram. Lorenzo shared how the event reignited his faith, a journey he hoped would inspire others to dee…
'Glue That Kept Friend Group Together,' Jersey City Dad Justin Chang Dies Suddenly, 42 'Glue That Kept Friend Group Together,' Jersey City Dad Justin Chang Dies Suddenly, 42
'Glue That Kept Friend Group Together,' Jersey City Dad Justin Chang Dies Suddenly, 42 A Jersey City family is grieving the loss of their patriarch, Justin M. Chang, who died unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for his loved ones. He was 42 years old. Born in Vancouver, Canada, Justin is survived by his wife, Michelle, and their two children, Joshie (3) and Kylie (1).  Known for his unwavering faith and generosity, Justin touched the lives of many, always putting others first. Despite his recent battle with cancer, he faced every challenge with optimism and strength, reads the GoFundMe, launched by a group of lo…
Meet Don Lemon In North Jersey Meet Don Lemon In North Jersey
Meet Don Lemon In North Jersey Former CNN anchor Don Lemon is bringing his search for God to Bergen County. Lemon will be signing copies of his new book "I Once Was Lost: My Search for God in America" on Sunday, Sept. 15 at Books and Greetings in Northvale at 1 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Don Lemon (@donlemonofficial) The book is about Lemon grappling with his relationship with God, being raised in a Southern Black church as a gay man, and as he got older, seeing Americans losing faith in higher institutions, according to a synopsis. Lemon then lost h…
6-Year-Old NJ Girl Dies When Piece Of Badminton Racquet Pierces Skull On Lake Vacation 6-Year-Old NJ Girl Dies When Piece Of Badminton Racquet Pierces Skull On Lake Vacation
6-Year-Old NJ Girl Dies When Piece Of Badminton Racquet Pierces Skull On Lake Vacation What was supposed to be a fun game of badminton on a family vacation became a tragic nightmare for one Sussex County family earlier this month. The Morgan family was enjoying lunch during a trip to a lakeside cottage on Maine around noon Saturday, June 1 when they heard screaming. The aluminum shaft of a badminton racquet her 10-year-old brother was playing with became dislodged from the wooden handle, causing the shaft to strike 6-year-old Lucy Morgan, who had been sitting on the sidelines, in the head, piercing through her skull, Maine State Police said. The Stockholm girl was rushe…
Meet 'Dog The Bounty Hunter' in North Jersey Meet 'Dog The Bounty Hunter' in North Jersey
Meet 'Dog The Bounty Hunter' in North Jersey If you have an outstanding warrant, this is not the book signing for you. Duane Chapman a.k.a. "Dog The Bounty Hunter" will be signing copies of his new book " Nine Lives and Counting: A Bounty Hunter’s Journey to Faith, Hope, and Redemption " at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, April 16 at 6 p.m.  HEY BOUNTY NATION, GUESS WHAT?!?! I WILL BE DOING A BOOK SIGNING IN RIDGEWOOD, NJ ON APRIL 16th!!! Come see me at... Posted by Duane "Dog" Chapman on Thursday, March 28, 2024 In the book, Chapman pulls back the curtain on his life, talking about his time in a motorcycle gang, be…
Golden Wedding: NJ Grandmother Marries 'Bachelor' In Massive Live TV Event (PHOTOS) Golden Wedding: NJ Grandmother Marries 'Bachelor' In Massive Live TV Event (PHOTOS)
Golden Wedding: NJ Grandmother Marries 'Bachelor' In Massive Live TV Event (Photos) "Golden Bachelor" Gerry Turner and his golden bride, New Jersey's Theresa Nist, have tied the knot. Turner, 72, and Nist, 70, of Shrewsbury, exchanged vows in a televised wedding special, courtesy of ABC, before family, friends, and familiar faces of Bachelor Nation on Thursday, Jan. 4 at La Quinta in California (where Clare Crawley and Tayshia Adams's season was filmed). View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Golden Bachelor (@goldenbachabc) The ceremony was officiated by Susan Noles, of Delaware County, PA. Noles was one of t…
Sussex County Native, Longtime Toms River Resident Jennifer Bower Dies After Cancer Battle, 38 Sussex County Native, Longtime Toms River Resident Jennifer Bower Dies After Cancer Battle, 38
Sussex County Native, Longtime Toms River Resident Jennifer Bower Dies After Cancer Battle, 38 Sussex County native and longtime Toms River resident Jennifer Bower died Dec. 29 after battling cancer. She was 38. Bower was born in Newton, where she attended Marian McKeown Elementary School and Kittatinny Regional High School, her obituary says. Bower also attended Delaware Valley High School in Pennsylvania and graduated from Toms River South High School in 2000, her memorial says. Bower worked as an adjuster at AmTrust Insurance at the time of her death. Outside the office, she was known for her love of sports, live music and animals — especially her three dogs, Nicki, Brighten and …