New Jersey
NJ-12 candidate Adam Hamawy decries antisemitism amid scrutiny of his Israel views
“As a Muslim, I understand what it feels like to face bigotry, to feel unsafe in your community and to have your loyalty to this country questioned,” Hamawy said in a statement he sent to JTA.
New Jersey man indicted for threats against NYC Jewish organization
Flotilla arrest highlights connections between banned NJ terror front, new NGO - exclusive
Company invests in hub to make New Jersey 'new Silicon Valley' for foreign start ups
NJ man faces life in prison after pleading guilty to 2022 spree of violent antisemitic attacks
In April 2022, Dion Marsh perpetrated a series of attacks against Orthodox Jews in and around Lakewood, a city in central New Jersey that is a hub of Orthodox Jewish life.
Feds to investigate Teaneck, NJ, school district where students held pro-Palestinian walkout
The US Department of Education has opened an investigation into a New Jersey school district that has come under fire for what Jewish parents allege is an antisemitic climate since October 7.
The duffel bag brigade: A New Jersey group helping Israel's war effort
A New Jersey ad hoc group springs into action with supplies for Israel’s war effort.
Bomb threat at New Jersey mall forces Black Friday shoppers to evacuate
"The New Jersey State Police is investigating a bomb threat at the American Dream Mall," Governor Murphy said in a post on the X social media network.
Grenade found strapped to utility pole near synagogue in Lakewood, New Jersey
Police continue to investigate the incident although currently no information has been released to the public as to the perpetrators or their intentions.
Presidential candidate Chris Christie visits Israel, vows to share atrocities witnessed
Christie urged protestors to “come to Israel and see it for yourself.” • “If you don’t understand the stakes after seeing this, then you’re lost.”
US Senator Menendez rejects calls to step down from Congress
Menendez has stepped down temporarily from his role as chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Israeli citizen killed in New Jersey helicopter crash
Local news outlets confirmed the time and location of the crash in South Brunswick, New Jersey.
NJ township to pay $575,000 to settle discrimination lawsuit against Orthodox Jews
Jackson is now required to notify the state of any decision or regulation that would affect local religious land use or practice.
US court rules against woman fired by Catholic school over pregnancy
The art teacher was engaged at the time her pregnancy was announced, leading to the school firing her.
