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SHOCKING: Hatzolah Central Jersey Several Million Dollars in Debt, Insiders Say

Feb 22, 2026·1 min read

Hatzolah of Central Jersey is several million dollars in debt, multiple insiders who spoke on condition of anonymity told TLS.

According to the multiple sources familiar with the operations, the non-for-profit organization is currently between $3,000,000-$4,000,000 in debt.

The sources told TLS the situation is so dire, that several programs within the volunteer department have been cut due to funding issues, and vehicles and expensive equipment needed to be financed.

“It’s a disaster,” said one insider.

It’s unclear if it’s a spending issue, an income issue, or they just simply can’t keep up with the growth.

According to the organization in a recent release, the organization has experienced tremendous growth due to the fact that it now services not just Lakewood, but also multiple surrounding communities.

Despite the financial deficit, the organization continues to add new members and add to its infrastructure to ensure sufficient coverage and response times.