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A house that sold for $1.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Teaneck in the past week.

In total, nine residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $746,150, $350 per square foot.

The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Oct. 23 even if the property may have been sold earlier.

9. $405K, single-family residence at 56 W. Forest Ave.

The sale of the single family residence at 56 W. Forest Ave. in Teaneck has been finalized. The price was $405,000, and the new owners took over the house in September. The house was built in 1930 and has a living area of 1,450 square feet. The price per square foot was $279. The deal was finalized on Sep. 15.

8. $448K, single-family house at 1174 Arlington Ave.

The 1,800 square-foot single-family home at 1174 Arlington Ave., Teaneck, has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in September and the total purchase price was $448,350, $249 per square foot. The house was built in 1922. The deal was finalized on Sep. 13.

7. $454K, single-family home at 1395 Rugby Road

The 1,372 square-foot single-family home at 1395 Rugby Road in Teaneck has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in September and the total purchase price was $454,000, $331 per square foot. The house was built in 1949. The deal was finalized on Sep. 15.

6. $605K, detached house at 214 Lees Ave.

The property at 214 Lees Ave. in Teaneck has new owners. The price was $605,000. The house was built in 1925 and has a living area of 1,202 square feet. The price per square foot is $503. The deal was finalized on Sep. 15.

5. $694K, detached house at 23 Bogert Street

A sale has been finalized for the detached house at 23 Bogert Street in Teaneck. The price was $694,000 and the new owners took over the house in September. The house was built in 1931 and the living area totals 2,265 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $306. The deal was finalized on Sep. 13.

4. $825K, single-family home at 1354 Dickerson Road

The property at 1354 Dickerson Road in Teaneck has new owners. The price was $825,000. The house was built in 1930 and has a living area of 2,973 square feet. The price per square foot is $277. The deal was finalized on Sep. 13.

3. $828K, single-family house at 156 Cherry Lane

The sale of the single-family home at 156 Cherry Lane, Teaneck, has been finalized. The price was $828,000, and the house changed hands in September. The house was built in 1920 and has a living area of 1,582 square feet. The price per square foot was $523. The deal was finalized on Sep. 13.

2. $1.1 million, single-family residence at 1161 W. Laurelton Parkway

The sale of the single family residence at 1161 W. Laurelton Parkway in Teaneck has been finalized. The price was $1,076,000, and the new owners took over the house in September. The house was built in 1933 and has a living area of 2,978 square feet. The price per square foot was $361. The deal was finalized on Sep. 18.

1. $1.4 million, single-family home at 648 Winthrop Road

The 3,563 square-foot single-family residence at 648 Winthrop Road in Teaneck has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in September and the total purchase price was $1,380,000, $387 per square foot. The house was built in 1957. The deal was finalized on Sep. 15.

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Shema Yisrael Hashem Elokenu Hashem Echad.

In the sacred words of the Shema, we affirm not only the oneness of God but also the profound interconnectedness of all existence. God is not merely a distant deity; He is the essence of everything, the divine thread that runs through every aspect of our lives. When we truly understand this, we come to realize that we are all part of a greater whole, bound together by our shared humanity and our shared connection to the Divine.

That is why I am excited to invite you to join us for a special community concert for adults and kids on Sunday, March 10, Rosh Chodesh Adar II. This event, organized by Teaneck Together (TeaneckTogether.com) is geared towards bringing the entire Jewish community together and to provide a space where we can enjoy being with each other regardless of religious background. It is more than just a gathering; it is a celebration of us all and a time where we can find our happiness despite what is going on in the world around us. By coming together in this way, we can bridge the gaps that divide us and build a stronger, more cohesive community.

The more we come together, the more we can recognize the oneness of Hashem. In a world that often emphasizes division and discord, it is essential that we actively seek out opportunities for unity and collaboration. When we join together, we can see that our differences are not as significant as we once thought. In fact, we discover that we share deep bonds of kinship and understanding, for we are all children of Hashem, each endowed with a divine spark.

In this week’s parsha, we read about the breaking of the luchot, which could be seen as one of the greatest tragedies in human history. However, we also learn that through this brokenness, there is an opportunity for teshuva, for returning to Hashem and to our true selves. Without the brokenness, we would not have the chance to come back stronger and find something even greater than what was before.

As we navigate the challenges of our world today, let us remember the power of unity and the importance of coming together as a community. As we have seen, when we come together, we can overcome any obstacle and create a brighter future for ourselves and for generations to come. Together, we can make a difference and build a more inclusive and understanding community.

I would especially like to thank Arzei Darom, Bais Menachem, Beth Aaron, Lev Le’Daas, Netivot, Ohr Saadya, The Jewish Center and Zichron Mordechai for supporting this initiative and recognizing the importance of bringing our community together. It is because of their dedication that we are able to have these events that are open not only to their respective membership but to the community at large.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday March 10 and if you have not yet reserved your spot you can do so at TeaneckTogether.com.

Dr. Josh Schwarzbaum is a transformative coach and a triple board certified physician in emergency medicine, addiction medicine and emergency medical services. You can lean more about him at www.healthyinside.net.

On December 5, 1949, the Fairleigh Dickinson University Knights men’s basketball team took the court for the first time. Seventy-five years later the program has built a legacy based upon the principles of integrity, pride, resilience, respect and unity.

Over those seventy-five seasons the Knights have had nine head coaches and more than 1,000 all-time victories and counting! Three players have been drafted to the National Basketball Association (NBA) and several have gone on to play internationally.

Let’s take a trip through the decades at some of the team’s best moments on the court.

Where it all started

1940s

1949 — Richard “Dick” Holub and the Knights began the team’s journey at FDU’s Rutherford Campus, the original home of the Knights. The original squad consisted of 14 players, including FDU great George Glasgow.

1950s

1954 — FDU’s first mascot, a Knight, makes his debut.

1956 — The Knights appear on television for the first time on home court! The game was aired as part of a college basketball program on Channel 13. Checkout the pre-game show the audience saw!

1960s

1966 — Jack Devine takes over coaching duties from Dick Holub becoming the second coach in Knights history.

1969 — Al LoBalbo takes the helm as the third coach in program history. He would coach the Knights until 1980 (11 seasons).

1970s

1970 — During the 1970—71 season the Knights played for the first time at Madison Square Garden, two years after the arena opened (February 11, 1968). They would defeat Dartmouth 53-48.

1970 — Coach Al LoBalbo’s Knights are ranked No. 1 nationally in defense.

Headed to Hackensack

1980s

1980 — Don Feely becomes the fourth head coach for the Knights, having a short tenure of only three seasons.

1983 — Tom Green begins his role as the fifth head coach in program history. Green holds the longest tenure in men’s basketball history, coaching for 26 seasons with record of 407-351 (.537). Green accumulated 23 NEC appearances, including four title wins leading to the same number of NCAA tournament appearances (1985, 1988, 1998 and 2005).

1985 — The University breaks ground on the George and Phyllis Rothman Center. The gift from the Rothmans, in the form of a $1 million donation to Fairleigh Dickinson University. The then Rothman Center opened in 1987 and became the new home of the Knights. It has since been renamed the Bogota Savings Bank Center in 2024.

1990s

1998 — The Knights made their first NCAA appearance since 1988, clinching their third Northeast Conference (NEC) championship. They are narrowly defeated by No. 2 seed UConn 93-85.

2000s

2005 — The Knights win their fifth NEC championship title and land a ticket to their first trip to the “Big Dance” since 1998.

2009 — Greg Vetrone joins the Knights as head coach. He remained with the Knights for four seasons.

2010s

2013 — Greg Herenda, a Bergen County native, is named the seventh head coach. He would coach the Knights for nine seasons, two NEC championships and two NCAA appearances.

2013 — The Knights have back-to-back wins against in state rivals Rutgers University and Seton Hall University.

2016 — The Knights clinch their sixth NEC title since 2005, they appear in their fifth NCAA Tournament.

2018 — Knights defeat Princeton University for the second time in program history.

2019 — For the first time in program history the Knights win an NCAA Tournament game, defeating Prairie View A&M in the First Four Round of tournament play.

A New Era Begins

2020s

2022 — Tobin Anderson takes the helm as the eighth head coach in Knights history. He would lead the Knights to their historic win over Purdue.

2023 — The Knights shocked the nation and busted brackets when they defeated No.1 seed Purdue University during the first round of NCAA tournament play. This moment would go on to be the greatest upset in college basketball history.

2023 — At the departure of Tobin Anderson, assistant coach Jack Castleberry is elevated to head coach.

2023 — The Knights sign a multi-game broadcast agreement with the YES Network, which saw eight FDU basketball games air live on the YES Network and the YES App during the 2023—24 season.

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TEANECK — The U.S. Department of Education confirmed Friday that it has opened a federal civil rights investigation of Teaneck schools.

The school district was added on Jan. 5 to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights list of open Title VI Shared Ancestry Investigations of Institutions of Higher Education and K-12 schools.

The township has been torn over a controversial Nov. 29, 2023, high school student walkout in support of Palestine, statements and handling of the walkout by School Superintendent Andre Spencer and the Board of Education's subsequent handling of public speakers on the subject at its meetings.

A department spokesman declined to comment on the origin or extent of the Teaneck investigation, including whether the charges concern anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim or other civil rights violations at the schools.

“We at the Department of Education, like the nation, see the fear students and school communities experience as hate proliferates in schools,” said Assistant Secretary of Education for Civil Rights Catherine Lhamon. “As always, I emphasize that the Office for Civil Rights reaches conclusions at the end of investigations and that a school’s appearance on this list does not reflect a conclusion that the law has been violated.”

Teaneck walkout:'We will not remain silent': Teaneck HS students hold walkout in support of Palestine

A spokeswoman for the Teaneck Public School District declined to comment on the investigation.

"All such matters are addressed appropriately," Connie Le said. "We do not tolerate any harassment, bullying, or intimidation and thoroughly investigate any reports of this type of behavior."

Three NJ schools on the investigation list

It is the third New Jersey educational institution to be added to the list since the Hamas attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Rutgers University was added to the list on Dec. 12 and the Newark School District on Dec. 21. Nationwide, investigations have been opened on 44 institutions since the attacks, most recently Brown University in Rhode Island on Tuesday.

Student negotiators:With tensions high in Teaneck, a Muslim and a Jewish student want to bring people together

"The Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey remains deeply concerned about the conduct of the Teaneck superintendent, Board and Education and Teaneck High School," said its CEO James Shames.

"They have manifested a culture of intimidation and bias against Jewish students that is well beyond acceptable norms," Shames said. "They have also created a hostile work environment for employees and have failed to promote civil discourse," he said, adding the federation welcomes the investigation by the U.S. Department of Education and trusts "changes will be made to ensure the safety and well-being of Jewish students and other students who support Israel."

Dina Sayedahmed, spokeswoman for the Center of Islamic Relations-NJ, a Muslim civil rights organization, said it supports "students in the exercise of their First Amendment right."

"The Department of Education’s investigation, if conducted holistically, transparently, and ethically, will show that Muslim students’ safety and well-being was directly threatened and that the school likely did not follow protocol in protecting them and ensuring their safety," she said.

A "visibly Muslim student" at the high school was "physically attacked and beaten up by her peers" because she wore a scarf that shows support for Palestine, Sayedahmed said.

"To our knowledge, the students who assaulted their classmate were not punished. This is especially concerning because between Oct. 7 and Dec. 31, 2023, we saw a 336% increase in the number of anti-Muslim incidents reported to our office. Many other incidents have likely gone unreported," she said via email.

Teaneck’s so-called Peace and Unity resolution — which the township council passed unanimously Monday night — recognizes grievances on both sides of the Israel-Hamas war. It also aims to heal deep cultural divisions that have torn this diverse township apart.

“Two things can be true at the same time. I have compassion for the Israeli mother praying for the return of her family. I have compassion for the Palestinian mother who is trying to keep her child alive,” said Councilwoman Denise Belcher.

Protesters demonstrated Oct. 17 when the council voted to denounce Hamas and support Israel’s right to defend itself but postponed a vote on the “Peace and Unity” measure, angering the town’s Palestinian and Muslim community. Council members assured residents they know the entire town is hurting. Councilman Elie Katz said, “I recognize there are many residents in the community who don’t feel this council cares about them. This resolution, while it may not be perfect, will hopefully start that healing process.”

The resolution seeks to mend the rift by declaring zero tolerance for terrorism and hate crimes, supporting a humanitarian solution to the Israel-Hamas war to minimize the loss of innocent lives and calling for the safe return of all hostages. It also promises to keep residents safe in the wake of increased hate crimes.

But the resolution’s failure to note the number of lives lost in Gaza drew angry public comments.

“Frankly this is disgusting, shocking and humiliating, You are directly giving a message that Palestinian lives do not matter and as elected officials you are in breach of your duty,” said resident M. Arif Khan.

“As elected officials, you had one job to do — one — for all the people of Teaneck. And you refused to pass both resolutions at the same time,” resident Judy Ramos told the council.

Several speakers via Zoom described their heightened fears and refused to turn on cameras or give their addresses. “Last week in Englewood we saw six people arrested from four different towns that weren’t from Englewood but came to demonstrate and cause violence and destruction,” said resident Jesse Leon.

In response, Teaneck closed its library and parking lot, asked people to stay home and conducted the Monday night meeting via Zoom. A small group of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the council meeting but dispersed after about an hour.

“Tonight I want to thank everyone who stayed home. I know it felt a little bit like our town was under siege,” said Councilwoman Karen Orgen. “I hope this will lead to the end of outside agitators coming into our town and drowning out our voices with their chants.”

But sharp disagreements remain among Teaneck residents. Resident Rena Saadeh said, “I condemn Zionism. I can say that. And there always will be a free Palestine — and from the river to the sea.” The saying means from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean. Israel is between the two.

The statement elicited condemnation from Councilwoman Hillary Goldberg. “Let me unequivocally say, my opinion as an individual is that ‘from river to sea’ is hate speech. As we talk about peace and unity, genocide has no place under peace.”

Several people observed that it will take more than local resolutions to mend this conflict.