United States · NJ
Lakewood
Safety Score
65/100
Normal for here
Based on 6 events over 60 weeks.
TribeScore
74/100
Jewish community
Based on Jewish population, synagogues, kosher food, Jewish schools, mikvah and Chabad.
How scores work. We never blend the two into one number.
- Jewish population
- 91,500
- Berman Jewish DataBank: Sheskin, Dashefsky & Comenetz, 'United States Jewish Population, 2024', American Jewish Year Book 2024 (Vol. 124, Springer 2025), Appendix A (Jewish population of US communities), Ocean County: 'Lakewood (2023)'; census-based estimate for an ultra-Orthodox community (Comenetz 2006 method), 2023
- Synagogues
- 229
- checked 25 Oct 2026
- Kosher food
- 97
- checked 25 Oct 2026
Safety in Lakewood
Not safety advice. Not an emergency service.
Safety Score
65 Normal for here
Based on 6 events over 60 weeks.
Down 1 in the last 4 weeks (busier).
Few events have been reported here, so this score leans on United States as a whole.
The score compares Lakewood with its own recent past. Compare it only with other cities in United States.
Official figure
687 antisemitic incidents recorded in New Jersey (calendar year (Jan-Dec 2025)).
Source: ADL (Anti-Defamation League) - Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2025, 2025.
Events in the last 12 months
| Assault | 0 |
|---|---|
| Attack or plot | 0 |
| Vandalism | 6 |
| Threat or harassment | 0 |
| Campus or institutional | 0 |
| Total | 6 |
Published events dated since 11 Nov 2025. See them in the feed.
Government travel advisory
The US State Department does not rate the United States itself.
Two questions for people who know Lakewood
Would you wear a Magen David here?
Not enough reports yet.
Could you be visibly observant here?
Not enough reports yet.
One answer per question per device. Results appear once 20 people have answered. Answers are opinions, not checked facts.
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Jewish places in Lakewood
Synagogues
229 · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Ahavas Tzedakah 816 Forest Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Aid Nosson Tzvi 1445 14th St, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- alexander shtibel south lakewood 1200 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Anshei Faraday Orthodox (Yeshivish) 18 Esti Cir, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Avnei Tziyon 4 Pebble Wy, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Avreichim Orthodox (Yeshivish) 814 Madison Ave, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Bais Elimelech Orthodox (Yeshivish) 105 E Harvard St, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps, Orthodox Union directory
- Bais Halevy Orthodox (Yeshivish) 705 Valley Dr, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps, Orthodox Union directory
- Bais Hamedrash Doiver Shulem Strettin Shul 560 Squankum Rd, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Bais Hamedrash Toldos Mordechai viznitz 1501 Clifton Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Bais HaVaad Halacha Center 290 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Bais Medrash 309 Central Orthodox (Yeshivish) 309 Central Ave, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Bais Medrash Chayei Yisroel Orthodox (Chasisdish) 11 Gudz Rd, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps, Orthodox Union directory
- Bais Medrash E 5th Orthodox (Yeshivish) 419 E 5th St, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Bais Medrash Kelm Woods Orthodox (Yeshivish) 47 Kelm Woods Ave, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Bais Medrash Lev Avos Orthodox (Chasisdish) 232 Iris Rd, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Bais Medrash Nachlas Dovid 715 Park Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Bais Medrash of Arlington Orthodox (Yeshivish) 501 Arlington Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps, Orthodox Union directory
- Bais Medrash of Cedarwood Hills Orthodox (Yeshivish) 1 Flannery Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps, Orthodox Union directory
- Bais Medrash Of Elmwood Orthodox (Yeshivish) 2 Tova Dr, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Bais Medrash of Hearthstone Orthodox (Yeshivish) 911 Hearthstone Dr, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps, Orthodox Union directory
- Bais Medrash of High Street Orthodox (Yeshivish) 27 Grassmere St, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps, Orthodox Union directory
- Bais Medrash of Howell 10 Reed Rd, Howell Township, NJ 07731, USA Source: Google Maps
- Bais Medrash Of Medina Road Orthodox (Yeshivish) 1213 Medina Rd, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Bais Medrash Of New Central Orthodox (Yeshivish) 1845 New Central Ave, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Bais Medrash of Pine River 501 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Bais Medrash of Sterling Forest Orthodox (Chasisdish) 144 Hadassah Ln, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps, Orthodox Union directory
- Bais Medrash of Summit Court 102 Summit Ct, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Bais Medrash Of Westgate 100 Ropshitz Ct, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Bais Medrash Shaarei Orah 603 Ocean Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
Chabad houses
2 · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Chabad of Jackson, NJ 645 Cross St, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Chabad Of Lakewood 1303 Central Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
Kosher food
97 · checked 25 Oct 2026
- 7-Eleven 200 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Agripas Street 84 Hillside Blvd, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Aisle 9 Jackson 1135 E Veterans Hwy, Jackson Township, NJ 08527, USA Source: Google Maps
- Aisle 9 Lakewood 951 Madison Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Authentic Kosher Chinese & Catering 105 Clifton Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- BAGEL KING 2080 W County Line Rd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527, USA Source: Google Maps
- Bagel Nosh 380 Clifton Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Bao Kosher 21 S Hope Chapel Rd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527, USA Source: Google Maps
- Bordeaux Lakewood 8 America Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Brick & Basil 6794 US-9, Howell Township, NJ 07731, USA Source: Google Maps
- Bun 1255 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Burger Bar 2080 W County Line Rd Unit C5, Jackson Township, NJ 08527, USA Source: Google Maps
- Cafotteria Modern Eatery 12 America Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Char Q 2 Augusta Blvd, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Circa Restaurant and Catering 415 Cedar Bridge Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Cutting Edge Caterers 100 2nd St, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Deli West 136 Hillside Blvd, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Elegant Desserts NY 415 Clifton Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Entreé 20 4th St, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Epstein's Meats 391 Monmouth Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Evergreen Kosher Market 945 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Exito Fresh Market 128 Clifton Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Fialkoffs Pizza - Jackson 740 Brewers Bridge Rd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527, USA Source: Google Maps
- Fish Grill - Lakewood 6834 US-9, Howell Township, NJ 07731, USA Source: Google Maps
- Flysh 32 Cross St Ste 105, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Foodex Supermarket 407 Princeton Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Four Corners Kosher Bagel & Cafe 150 James St, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Four Corners Kosher Bagel & Cafe 600 E County Line Rd, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Four Corners Kosher Bagel & Cafe 1203 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Frieds Gourmet 1200 River Ave #8, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
Jewish schools
74 · checked 25 Oct 2026
- ADERES BAIS YAAKOV Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 488 OLD WHITESVILLE RD, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- BAIS BROCHO STOLIN KARLIN Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 1640 W COUNTY LINE RD, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- BAIS HACHINUCH L'BANOS Orthodox (Torah Umesorah member) 20 MONTEREY CIR, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- BAIS KAILA TORAH PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Orthodox (Torah Umesorah member) PO BOX 952, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- BAIS LEAH HIGH SCHOOL Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 152 LANES MILL RD, HOWELL, NJ 07731 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- BAIS REUVEN KAMENITZ Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 831 RIDGE AVE, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- BAIS SHAINDEL HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Orthodox (Torah Umesorah member) 685 RIVER AVE, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- BAIS TAIGA Orthodox (Torah Umesorah member) 100 PARK AVE, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- BAIS YAAKOV BNOS CHAYIL Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 426 5TH ST, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL OF LAKEWOOD Orthodox (Torah Umesorah member) 277 JAMES ST, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- BET YAAKOV OZ VEHADAR Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 639 7TH ST, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- BNOS BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 155 OBERLIN AVE N, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- BNOS DEVORAH Orthodox (Torah Umesorah member) 360 OAK ST, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- BNOS ESTHER MALKA Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) PO BOX 1461, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- BNOS MELECH OF LAKEWOOD INC Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 550 JAMES ST, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- BNOS ORCHOS CHAIM Orthodox (Torah Umesorah member) 410 OBERLIN AVE S, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- BNOS PENINA Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 501 PROSPECT ST STE 121, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- BNOS SANZ Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 36 SHEFA CHAIM AVE, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- BNOS YAAKOV ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 2 KENT RD, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- BNOT YISRAEL ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 243 PROSPECT ST, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- CHEDER BHEL TORAH Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) PO BOX 1398, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- CHEDER EITZ CHAIM Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 115 11TH ST, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- CONG. MIKOR HATORAH Orthodox (Torah Umesorah member) 180 SIMS AVE, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- MESIVATA NEZER HATORAH Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 11 KILT, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- MESIVTA KEREN HATORAH Orthodox (Torah Umesorah member) 1083 BROOK RD, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- MESIVTA KEREN ORAH Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 1468 S ST, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- MESIVTA NER MOSHE Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 140 POWDERHORN DR, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- MESIVTA OF CENTRAL JERSEY Orthodox (Torah Umesorah member) 22 NEWBERRY CT, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- MESIVTA OHR CHAIM MEIR Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 126 COLUMBUS AVE S, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- NACHLAS BAIS YAAKOV Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 213 NEWPORT AVE, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
Mikvaot
11 · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Chateau Park Mikvah Orthodox 71 Cushman Road, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Congregation Zichron Yoel Mikvah Orthodox 1014 Lawrence Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Forest Park Mikvah Orthodox 2 Forest Park Circle, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Mikvah Mei Chaya Pesel 61 Pawnee Rd, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Source: Google Maps
- Mikvah Of Coventry Square Orthodox 601 Kennedy Boulevard, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Mikvah Ohel Torah Orthodox 422 2nd Street, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Mikvah Satmar Of Lakewood Orthodox Call for appointment, behind shul, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Mikvah Taharah Orthodox 1101 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory, Google Maps
- Mikvah Toba Orthodox 50 Lapsley Ln, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Mikvah Zichron Yisroel Orthodox 121 East 9th, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Raintree Mikvah Orthodox 1212 Todd Court, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
Sources
| Figure | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish population | Berman Jewish DataBank: Sheskin, Dashefsky & Comenetz, 'United States Jewish Population, 2024', American Jewish Year Book 2024 (Vol. 124, Springer 2025), Appendix A (Jewish population of US communities), Ocean County: 'Lakewood (2023)'; census-based estimate for an ultra-Orthodox community (Comenetz 2006 method) | 2023 |
| Synagogues | Google Maps, Orthodox Union directory | checked 25 Oct 2026 |
| Chabad houses | Google Maps | checked 25 Oct 2026 |
| Kosher food | Google Maps, OU Kosher restaurant list | checked 25 Oct 2026 |
| Jewish schools | US Private School Survey (NCES) | checked 25 Oct 2026 |
| Mikvaot | Orthodox Union directory, Google Maps | checked 25 Oct 2026 |
| Official figure, New Jersey | ADL (Anti-Defamation League) - Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2025 | calendar year (Jan-Dec 2025) |
| Events and Safety Score | News reports collected and grouped by us | newest 31 Jul 2026 |
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