New Jersey

First Sandy, Now Athena. What's Next for East Coast?

With nor'easter causing new havoc, residents of the East Coast are starting to believe they're living in 'sequel to horror movie'.

Rabbi Boteach Stoical after Trouncing in House Race

Democratic Rep. Pascrell trounced Rabbi Boteach in a New Jersey Housel race, but the loser is stoical: It was the journey that mattered.

1.4 Million Still in Dark from Hurricane Sandy

More than a million households are still in the dark one week after Hurricane Sandy struck the Eastern Seaboard of the United States.

No Red Tape for Sandy Victims, Promises Obama

"We're going to make sure that we get the help to you as quickly as we can," President Obama tells Hurricane Sandy victims in New Jersey.

New Jersey: Informant Solomon Dwek Gets 6 Years

Solomon Dwek sentenced for bank fraud scheme. Dwek, 39, helped FBI in massive corruption sting in the Jewish community.

NJ Jewish Couple Killed While Walking Home from Synagogue

A husband and wife who were returning home from synagogue in East Brunswick this past Shabbat, were struck by a car and killed.

'Kill the Jews' Spray-painted in New Jersey

Residents of a neighborhood in Monmouth Heights, NJ, awoke on Thursday to find swastikas and hate-filled slogans.

NJ Congregation Offers Reward for Info on Missing Teenager

A New Jersey congregation offers a reward for information leading to the return of an Englewood teenager who disappeared.

Gunman Kills Two in New Jersey Supermarket

23-year-old gunman kills two co-workers at a supermarket in Old Bridge, New Jersey, then shoots himself to death.

NJ Gov. Imposes New Iran Sanctions

NJ Gov. Christie signed into law new sanctions against Iran that prohibit public contracts with any company or person who invests in Iran.

Swastika Over Jersey Shore Intended to Promote Peace?

The International Raelian Movement defended its display of a swastika over NJ beaches, claiming it was trying to send a peaceful message.

Plane Flying Swastika Soars Over Jersey Shore

A plane that towed a banner displaying a swastika intertwined with the Hebrew Star of David flew over Long Beach Island Saturday.

Peres: Gov. Christie 'Outstanding Friend of Israel'

Governor Christie meets with Israeli leaders; hopes to strengthen commercial ties between New Jersey and Jewish state.

Gov. Christie Arrives in Israel

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) landed in Israel Sunday for a four-day trip intended to strengthen economic, diplomatic relations.

Chabad Rabbi Donates Kidney, 'Act of Caring'

A Chabad-Lubavitch rabbi in New Jersey has donated his kidney to a Jewish man living on a secular moshav in Israel.

New Jersey Synagogue Firebombed

Several Molotov cocktails and other incendiary devices thrown at a northern New Jersey synagogue. No one hurt.

NJ Rabbi Sentenced to Five Years for Corruption

New Jersey rabbi given a five-year prison sentence after admitting to corruption.

"Kristallnacht" Strikes Jewish Stores in New Jersey

Highland Park targeted in a series of anti-Semitic attacks on at least five Jewish-owned establishments.

Israeli Art Collection Donated to AU in Honor of Michael Oren

A collector of Israeli art donates his collection to an American university museum to honor the ambassador of the Jewish State.

Video: President Obama Tours Hurricane Damage in New Jersey

President Barack Obama traveled to the state of New Jersey to tour areas that were damaged last week by Hurricane Irene.

Mumps Strikes New York Area Jewish Communities

An old childhood illness has returned to strike the Jewish communities of New York and New Jersey. Mumps is on the rise.