 What would you do with 500 KN95 masks during COVID-19 crisis?Rabbi Avi Richler donates 500 masks which were distributed to those in need by Rabbi Avrohom Rapoport Services to resume in New Jersey county where rabbis were first to end communal prayerServices to resume in New Jersey's Bergen County, where rabbis were first to end communal prayer. US Justice Department: Zoning laws used to target Jews for discriminationFederal lawsuit accuses New Jersey township of discriminating against Orthodox Jews through zoning laws. Edison Council President should resignNJ Council Pres. Joyce Ship-Freeman posted content offensive to Catholics, Jews and Asian-Americans, then claimed she was hacked. Op-ed. Lakewood, New Jersey rabbi arrested for violating social distancingOrthodox rabbi from Lakewood, New Jersey who is suing state's governor has been arrested for holding mass public gathering. NY man charged for harassing Jews over coronavirus30-year-old Queens man indicted on counts of intimidation and harassment over two confrontations in New Jersey. NJ man accused of ordering attacks on synagogues released from jailNew Jersey man arrested for organizing attacks on synagogues in the Midwest released from jail and sent to house arrest. New Jersey: Parents charged with child endangerment after holding at-home gatheringsIn Lakewood, New Jersey, parents face child endangerment charges after holding gatherings in their homes. CDC issues travel advisory for three US statesTravel advisory gives governors discretion to implement it, does not include essential employees. Trump decides against quarantine in coronavirus 'hotspots'US President backs away from calling for a quarantine in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, calls for "strong Travel Advisory" instead. Statewide curfew in New Jersey over coronavirusAl restaurants and theaters in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut ordered closed until further notice over coronavirus.Mayor of Teaneck, NJ calls on all residents to self-quarantineBergen County Jewish schools closed, New Jersey government considering statewide curfew amid coronavirus outbreak. New Jersey: Swastikas painted near Jewish-owned businessMultiple swastikas painted near Jewish-owned business in Howell, New Jersey, report says. Swastika spray-painted on Jewish-owned business in New JerseyLarge blue swastika and the words “white power” spray-painted on Jewish-owned business in Jackson. Keeping businesses safe: State of NJ to host high-level security summit in LakewoodNJ Office of Homeland Security partners with Jewish organization to host special security summit focusing on Lakewood's security needs. New Jersey event to celebrate Jewish solidarity, Daf Yomi completionLast of 11 worldwide mega events celebrating completion of Daf Yomi to be held by Dirshu organization in New Jersey. New Jersey and Israel honor righteous Holocaust-era diplomatsNew Jersey - Israel Commission opens exhibition 'Beyond Duty: Diplomats Recognized by Yad Vashem as Righteous Among the Nations.' Antisemitism in Jackson, New JerseyThere used to be signs in certain areas saying "No dogs and Jews allowed" while selling homes to blacks was considered to depress local real estate prices. Has America returned to those shameful days - only against Jews? NJ pizzeria manager fired for anti-Semitic tirade after employee wanted Rosh Hashanah offNew Jersey pizzeria apologizes to employee, fires manager who launched into anti-Semitic tirade over request for Rosh Hashanah absence. New Jersey vaccines law defeated (for now) as parents cheerBill would have ended religious exemptions to mandatory vaccinations for New Jersey public school students.Reported bias crimes up 65% in New Jersey72 anti-Jewish bias incidents reported in New Jersey in 2018, 30% of total bias crimes. New Jersey teen says boss sent him anti-Semitic messages after he took off Rosh HashanahJewish teen working at New Jersey pizzeria sues his boss who made anti-Semitic comments after teen asked to take off Jewish holiday. Watch: Nearly 100,000 Jews gather for Siyum HaShas in New JerseyOver 90,000 Jews gather in MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to celebrate Siyum HaShas - completion of the study of the entire Talmud. Man confronts Jews in New Jersey bagel storePolice investigating incident in which suspect angrily confronted patrons in Teaneck bagel store as a possible "bias incident". This is why the Ferencz Family Fund has been establishedJersey City, drenched in a river of blood and tears, needs an outpouring of support. NJ shooting bystanders blame Jewish victimsJersey City residents near shooting attack call for Jews to get out, forcing Jewish leaders to recognize 'bigger problem than appears'. Holes in the wall: Aftermath of New Jersey shootingVolunteers from 'Chesed shel Emet' organization at scene of deadly shooting at Jersey City kosher supermarket. 'Shooters had extra ammunition and pipe bombs in their truck'Local man who responded to shooting in kosher store in Jersey City's small Hasidic community speaks with Arutz Sheva about scene of attack. 'Violent anti-Semitism has turned into national crisis'New York City placed on high alert following Jersey City shooting, says Mayor de Blasio, warning that anti-Semitism has become a 'crisis'. New Jersey kosher store was 'targeted', says mayorJersey City mayor says investigation suggests shooters did single out kosher grocery store in attack that left four dead, three wounded. Two victims of New Jersey kosher store shooting identifiedLeah Minda Ferencz, Moshe Deutsch named as victims of shooting inside of kosher grocery story in New Jersey. Rabbi films threats against him at LI Costco, aggressor arrested'I'm going to get my gun and shoot you.' Police arrest man who threatened, harassed Jews at Five Towns Costco. NAACP: 'Blacks are dying so that Jews can live'NAACP Passaic, NJ, turns water crisis in Flint, Michigan, into excuse for anti-Semitism. NJ man accused of ordering vandalism of 2 synagogues18-year-old suspect allegedly used neo-Nazi network to order acts of vandalism against two synagogues. New Jersey: Shooting at high school football match injures 3Police charge five in connection with Friday shooting at high school football game. New Jersey: One dead as plane crashes into homePlane crashing into New Jersey home leaves pilot dead, sets homes on fire.Anti-Jewish fliers left on car windshields in New Jersey townSeries of fliers with anti-Israel and anti-Semitic statements left on car windshields in New Jersey town. 'We take the best of Israeli innovation and bring it to NJ'Andrew Gross, Executive Director of the New Jersey-Israel Commission, says that NJ is leading the way in its relationship with Israel. Jewish atty. for Trenton, NJ resigns over anti-Semitic commentsAttorney under contract with city of Trenton, New Jersey, resigns after the City Council president uses the term “Jew her down.” NJ man indicted for scoping out US targets for HezbollahUS citizen born in Lebanon indicted for scouting potential targets in US for Hezbollah, including UN HQ, Statue of Liberty and Times Square. New Jersey man indicted on charges of supporting Hezbollah42-year-old allegedly surveilled dozens of iconic New York City locations and provided Hezbollah with detailed information about them.'Wait her out and Jew her down'President of a New Jersey City Council uses term ‘Jew her down.’ Her colleagues come to her defense.NJ teen accused of deliberately swerving car twice to hit JewsTeen driver arrested after attempt to run over Jewish men, yelled anti-Semitic insults at them. Orthodox Jewish doc loses challenge to NJ assisted-suicide lawNew Jersey law that permits assisted suicide goes into effect after Orthodox Jewish doctor loses in his bid to challenge the measure. From New Jersey to Jerusalem100 participants from US make trip to Jerusalem to strengthen connection to Israeli communities and Zionism.New Jersey: Comedy club owner and family nanny stabbed to deathComedy club owner David Kimowitz and family nanny stabbed to death in suburban NJ New Jersey legalizes medically-assisted suicideNew Jersey is the 8th state to allow medically assisted suicide. The law applies to terminally ill patients with 6 months or less to live. Police identify men who sprayed fluid on Jews near NJ synagogueThree men who sprayed dark fluid on Jews near Teaneck synagogue while shouting anti-Semitic obscenities identified. 36 Jews arrested protesting at ICE detention centerHundreds of far-left Jewish activists from 'Never Again Action' protest outside of detention center where illegal immigrants are held. Lakewood Jewish woman charged in death of toddler left in carIndictment against 25-year-old New Jersey woman for death of son who was left in car alone draws anti-Semitic responses online.Jewish gay conversion therapy group ordered to shut downNew Jersey court shuts down gay conversion therapy group which had been operating under new name after being ordered closed by judge. NJ man threatened to blow up Trump Tower, Israeli consulateNew Jersey man arrested for bomb threats, providing material support to Hamas in Gaza. NJ library delays reading by ‘P is for Palestine’ authorAppearance of author promoting Palestinian Arab nationalism to children postponed at New Jersey public library following criticism.Anti-Semitic vandals break into vacated Jewish home in NJRecently vacated Jewish home slated for demolition vandalized inside and out with anti-Semitic graffiti. Court: Separate-swimming at NJ condo complex discriminatoryFederal appeals court rules that separate swimming hours for men and women at Lakewood condominium is discriminatory. Swastika graffiti found in NJ school districtSchool district in New Jersey hit with sixth incident of anti-Semitic and racist graffiti since November. Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt Cory Booker campaign rallyWatch: Protesters interrupt Democratic senator's kickoff of 2020 presidential bid, chanting 'Free Palestine'. |
