Below is a comprehensive, practical guide with key zmanim, resources, and local logistics to help ensure a smooth and halachically sound preparation.
Eruv Tavshilin: This year, with a three-day Yom Tov, it is essential to make an Eruv Tavshilin on Erev Pesach.
Sof Zman Achilas Chometz: 10:30 AM Gra: 10:54 AM
Sof Zman Biur Chometz: 11:44 AM, Gra: 11:57 AM
Recommended Pesach Guides
For detailed halachic guidance and product information:
- CRC Pesach Guide
- Star-K Pesach Guide
- Hisachdus Harabonim Lakewood Guide
- JSOR Pesach Guide
- OU Pesach Product Search
Hagolas Keilim and Sreifas Challah:
Multiple locations are available throughout Lakewood and Jackson:
- 56 Carey St – Open until 6:30 PM and again 9:30–11:00 PM
- 229 5th St – Hagalah and Sreifas Challah
- Oak and Vine (51 Turin)
- Berditchev Kloiz (Williams St and Birch St) – Free hagalah daily 3:00 PM–7:00 PM
- NPGS Jackson (Sunday) – Open to the public free: 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 6:30–9:30 PM
Tevilas Keilim
- Lakewood Keilim Mikvah (11th and Madison, entrance on 11th St) – Open until 4:00 PM
- 1 Yesodei Ct – Open 24 hours
- Rav Hertzberg’s Shul (E. 9th St and East End)
- Many houseware stores (ask regarding outside items)
- Culinary Depot (New Hampshire Ave and Route 70)
- Local lakes where appropriate
Chometz Drop-Off Locations
- Clifton Ave parking lot (between 9th and 10th St)
- DPW Resident Drop-Off Center – 1 America Ave
- Patrick Park (Vine St)
- D’Zio Park (Locust St and New Hampshire Ave)
- 974 Hearthstone
- Frozen items: 311 8th St
- Jackson: 8 Jefferson Ct
Trash Collection and DPW Schedule
Double pickup in Lakewood this week. Monday and Wednesday routes will be collected both days Tuesday and Thursday routes will be collected both days.
Main DPW Site (1 America Ave)
- Open Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Special overnight hours: Tuesday through Wednesday until 3:00 PM
Additional Drop-Off Sites (Open Tuesday overnight through Wednesday afternoon):
- 9th St and Clifton Ave
- 9th St and Forest Ave
- Frank Bartolf Sports Complex (Brook Rd)
- Sunset Park (Sunset Rd)
- West Gate (Hillside Blvd)
- Patrick Park (Vine Ave)
- D’Zio Park (Locust St)
- Jackson drop-off: 40 Don Connor Blvd
Sreifas Chometz Locations
Lakewood (Wednesday, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM):
- BlueClaws Stadium parking lot
- Patrick Park soccer parking lot (Vine St)
- D’Zio Park / Harmony Park
- Khal Zichron Yaakov (175 Sunset Rd)
- Pine Park front parking lot
- BMG (Private Way and 7th St)
- BMG (Clifton Ave and 10th St)
- Frank Bartolf Park (Brook Rd)
- Yeshiva Shaagas Aryeh, 975 Cross Street
Jackson
- Bais Yaakov Elementary School (Citadel Dr)
- Johnson Memorial Park
- Royal Grove Shul (East Veterans Highway)
- ShopRite of Jackson (North County Line Rd)
Toms River
- 1780 Church Rd
- Riverwood Park (off Whitesville Rd)
Howell
- 8:30-12 at Soldier Memorial Park, 587 Lakewood Farmingdale Rd.
Mechiras Chometz
In-person options:
- BMG Beren: 9:00–10:30 AM, 2:00–3:00 PM, 6:30–11:00 PM
- Rav Blech’s Shul (13th and Madison), before or after Mincha/Maariv
Important Community Resources
- Pesach Food Assistance: 732-569-0544
- Pesach Medication Kashrus Hotline (Madison Pharmacy): 732-370-4200 ext. 9
- Lakewood Bais Horaah Halacha Hotline: 732-797-9900
Shaimos Disposal
Trucks located near:
- Satmar (5th St and Forest Ave)
- Westgate Shopping Plaza
- Kol Shimshon
- Additional locations posted throughout town