The Ocean Township GOP committee unanimously elected Isaac Shiram, 25, to serve as Chairman at its recent re-organization meeting.
Shiram recently served as District Director for New Jersey State Assemblywomen Marilyn Piperno and Kim Eulner from 2022 to 2024.
“I am honored to have been elected by the Ocean Township Republican Committee to serve as Chair” said Shiram. “It’s so important to bring new members with diverse voices to the table. I’m thankful for all the support and I look forward to working with our Monmouth County Republican leadership and fellow Committee members to support candidates that prioritize the residents of Ocean Township.”
Elected Republican leaders endorsed Shiram’s candidacy and pledged to work with him to grow the party. “I have gotten to know Isaac well these past couple of years and was proud to support his election as Chair of our Committee,” said Monmouth County Clerk Christine G. Hanlon.
“As a young Republican from a diverse background, Isaac provides a unique and valuable perspective within our greater Monmouth County Republican Committee. I wish him well as he works to build on the successes of outgoing Chair Tom Fitterer.”
Isaac lives in Ocean Township with his family. Currently, he serves as a Confidential Aide to Monmouth County Commissioner Erik Anderson. Isaac received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from CUNY Brooklyn College, and attended Magen David Yeshivah High School.
Sephardic Community Federation Plays Pivotal Role to Help Elect Kalman Yeger to NY State Assembly
The SCF (Sephardic Community Federation) and the Flatbush Jewish Community Coalition (FJCC) mobilized voters last month to deliver a decisive victory for Councilman Kalman Yeger to succeed retiring Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein, who has served the community with distinction for over 40 years.
In one of the busiest weeks for the community, with schools out and families preparing for camp and summer vacation, the community heeded the call and delivered landslide results. Yeger will appear on November’s ballot and does not face any other party’s opposition.
Councilman Yeger, now the nominee for State Assembly, said, “I am incredibly grateful to our community for standing tall and showing up to vote, and to the SCF, FJCC, and partners for their leadership in coordinating a robust GOTV effort. I look forward to continuing to fight every day for my constituents, now at City Hall and soon in Albany. Come January, our community will have a strong group of assembly members fighting on behalf of the Jewish community statewide.”
Josh Mehlman, Chairman of the FJCC, added, “The Flatbush community recognized the critical importance of this primary election and came out to vote, despite the calendar. We are thankful to our partners – the Sephardic Community Federation, the Marine Park leadership, and the dedicated shul leaders throughout the district who worked diligently to increase turnout.”
A Day of Family Fun at the 10th Annual Jersey Shore Hatzalah Carnival
The 10th Annual Carnival of the Hatzalah of the Jersey Shore was held at the JCC in Deal, NJ, on Sunday, July 14th. The first Hatzalah Carnival was created not only to spread Hatzalah’s message of togetherness and community safety, but also to give the community a day of fun and ahdut (unity).
Each year the Carnival gets bigger and better, due to all the volunteers’ dedicated work, which starts every year the very day after that year’s Carnival.
The action-packed day featured a petting zoo, pony rides, a dunk tank, amusement rides, games, prizes, special treats like ices and cotton candy, and a BBQ hosted by the Hatzalah members. On site were ambulances, open for the public to take a look inside.
We are all familiar with the life-saving work of Hatzalah. Hatzalah’s EMTs also strive to be a support for the community and to promote safety education, including safety in the home, at school, and on the road. They also are ambassadors to promote bicycle safety and pool safety. Their mission is “total commitment to the sanctity of life.”
Thanks to a very impressive turnout, Hatzalah was able to accomplish its goal – which was to have an amazing community event for everyone – a day of togetherness and fun. All the children left with smiles on their faces and prizes in their hands. And the adults were smiling too!