Ramsey question (Teaneck, Fair Lawn, Ridgewood: houses, good schools, inspection)

[staceye]

My husband and I saw a few homes in Ramsey today that we liked. Does anyone know if there is a Jewish population there? I know somewhere like Woodcliff Lake would have a larger community from what I've heard, but if anyone has any info on Ramsey, that would be great.

[johnfrisco]

Originally Posted by staceye

My husband and I saw a few homes in Ramsey today that we liked. Does anyone know if there is a Jewish population there? I know somewhere like Woodcliff Lake would have a larger community from what I've heard, but if anyone has any info on Ramsey, that would be great.

Ramsey doesn't have a big Jewish population. In your area Fair Lawn has the largest Jewish population, although Fair Lawn is not as upscale as Ramsey.

See this http://www.city-data.com/forum/new-j...special-2.html

[johnfrisco]

Originally Posted by johnfrisco

Ramsey doesn't have a big Jewish population. In your area Fair Lawn has the largest Jewish population, although Fair Lawn is not as upscale as Ramsey.

See this http://www.city-data.com/forum/new-j...special-2.html

I should add that Ramsey is a nicer town.

[keldales83]

Does anyone know if Ramsey requires a CO?

[Bergenite]

Originally Posted by keldales83

Does anyone know if Ramsey requires a CO?

Do you mean a CO in order to sell the house? All towns require a CO inspection of some sort. The minimum is for smoke and Carbon monoxide detectors, and a fire extingisher near the kitchen. Other towns will check things such as street sidewalks, handrails, GFCI outlets, etc. Some towns will check for permits for obvious renovations, additions, etc. I would call the Ramsey building dept.

[Alissa40]

We are also considering moving to Ramsey..the town we currently live in has zero diveristy...I am jewish, my husband is not but our kids are and we are looking to live in a town with some jewish population. I am shocked to see the responses that there is very little in Ramsey. Can anyone please help me out alittle. Is there "some" jewish population? Is there a temple in Ramsey? Do they do things in schools for Chanukah or other holidays? Is there a town Menorah lighting? Thanks so much. Everything is greatly appreciated. I love the town so very much.

[twista6002]

If I'm not mistaken, Livington is an upscale town with a strong Jewish influence

[Unknown Memory]

I think Fair Lawn is said to have a high Jewish population. *doublechecks Wiki* Yes, a high Russian Jewish population.

[zhelder]

Ramsey itself doesn't have much of a Jewish population, and I'm fairly certain the town doesn't do anything like a menorah lighting. However, towns are small here, so you could easily join a temple or groups in neighboring towns.

If you want a town with a LARGE Jewish population, there are really only two towns that fit the bill in Bergen County: Fair Lawn and Teaneck. Fair Lawn's Jewish population as a whole tends to be more secular than Teaneck's, which has a sizable Orthodox population. Both towns are nice, with good schools (Fair Lawn's schools are better than Teaneck's), but not quite "upscale" as a whole (although each town has its upscale parts for sure).

If you're set on an upscale town, Glen Rock and Ridgewood have larger Jewish populations than most of the other affluent suburbs in the area. Glen Rock has a Jewish Center and I'm pretty sure Ridgewood has a few temples in town.

[GodsOleBoy]

Well, you know even some Jewish people say ole Hittlestein had the right idea, many people say. You get too many Jews in one place and there goes the property values. Are the ovens larger in those houses too?