New Jersey

Lakewood:

Two yeshiva students killed, three injured in fiery crash

Tragic accident in Lakewood, NJ, claims lives of two yeshiva students, leaves three others injured; the crash reportedly followed a collision with a deer.

NJ Governor:

‘Our prayers have finally been answered’

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Senator Andy Kim welcome Edan Alexander’s release from Hamas captivity, expressing relief and gratitude for the Tenafly native’s safe return after 19 months of uncertainty.

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Residents of Edan Alexander's hometown wait for his release

Residents of Tenafly, New Jersey, the hometown of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, gathered in the early morning hours to wait for his expected release.

Jewish schools see 84% surge in security costs post-October 7th

Teach Coalition report highlights sharp rise in security spending at Jewish schools in wake of anti-semitic threats.

Federal judge transfers case of Columbia activist to New Jersey

Federal judge rules that the case of Columbia University anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil will be transferred to New Jersey.

'Palestine will live forever'

Anti-Israel activists disrupt Aliyah fair, Jews respond

Anti-Israel activists, holding PLO flags, protest outside Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah fair taking place in New Jersey. Group of Jewish people holds counter-protest: “Never again is now."

New Jersey man arrested for antisemitic remarks on flight

27-year-old New Jersey man arrested for allegedly threatening airline personnel and passengers, including specifically targeting Jewish individuals, on a flight bound for Newark Liberty International Airport.

Akiva Brings His Electrifying Concerts to New Jersey and Florida

A new video highlights the electric energy top Israeli star Akiva is expected to bring to his upcoming performance at the Bergenpac in South Florida’s Boca Raton Synagogue on February 16th and in in Englewood, New Jersey on February 17th.

Rabbi Elazar Meir Teitz, Rabbi of Elizabeth, NJ passed away

Rabbi Teitz took up the position of the community's rabbi in 1994, succeeding his father Rabbi Pinchas Mordechai Teitz.

Officials decry anti-Israel vandalism at NJ synagogue

Anti-Israel protesters spray-paint, 'Terrorists this way,' on synagogue driveway, police investigating.

In January

Former Senator Menendez to be sentenced as planned

Judge rules that former New Jersey Senator will be sentenced on corruption charges on January 29, while his wife will face trial on similar charges starting February 5.

Trump security adviser:

'Drone sightings highlight gaps in US airspace security'

Mike Waltz, Trump's choice for national security adviser, stresses need for stronger measures to address concerns over the recent drone sightings in New Jersey and other states.

Drones over New Jersey

This mysterious phenomenon seems like a practical joke. But it also comes with an important lesson. Opinion.

NJ drone sightings

Schumer urges deployment of advanced drone-detection technology

Senator Chuck Schumer urges Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to deploy advanced drone-detection technology in New York and New Jersey, intends to pass legislation that would provide local law enforcement with enhanced tools for detecting and identifying drones.

Mysterious drones cause alarm in USA

Mysterious drones appearing in US skies have alarmed Americans, especially in New Jersey, sparking speculation and concern over their origins.

US Congressman:

Drones over NJ may be linked to 'Iranian mothership'

Rep. Jeff Van Drew says senior sources told him the large drones that were spotted over the past few weeks were launched by an Iranian mothership off the coast of the US. The Pentagon denies the claims.

Jewish Democrat announces run for New Jersey governor

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Jewish Democrat, launches bid for New Jersey governor.

TikToker who confused Greek and Israeli flags arrested & charged

Amber Matthews, TikToker who ripped down NJ restaurant’s Greek flags she thought were Israeli, is identified and arrested.

New Jersey: Man who attacked five Jews sentenced to prison

NJ man sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2022 spree of violent antisemitic attacks targeting Orthodox community.

After conviction:

Senator Menendez to resign from Congress

Senator Bob Menendez will resign his seat effective August 20, after he was found guilty of corruption.

New Jersey: Jewish man stabbed by patient at medical facility

Shloimy Lonner, Jewish man who operated New Jersey medical facility, is stabbed to death by one of the patients.

New Jersey:

High school year book swaps photo of Muslims for photo of Jews

New Jersey high school yearbook ‘error’ deemed not antisemitic after investigation.

Earthquake in New York

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook the Greater New York area on Friday afternoon - one of the strongest tremors ever recorded.

Protecting the synagogue:

Pro, anti-Israel protesters clash outside NJ synagogue

About 1,000 counterprotesters gather outside Teaneck synagogue to protect it during event featuring speakers from the ZAKA organization from pro-Hamas protesters.

Anti-Israel activists target NJ synagogue to protest ZAKA

Pro-Hamas protestors to once again gather outside a Teaneck synagogue to accuse Israeli volunteer search, rescue and burial organization of 'lies' about Hamas atrocities on October 7.

'Violent' anti-Israel protest at Teaneck synagogue

Multiple protestors arrested as 1,000 anti-Israel protestors gather outside Orthodox synagogue holding event on real estate in Israel.

Lakewood, NJ:

Man confesses to series of antisemitic assaults

Dion Marsh pleaded guilty to several counts of federal hate crimes for which he is eligible to receive a life sentence.

New Jersey:

Imam dies after shooting outside Newark mosque

New Jersey imam dies after being shot outside a mosque in Newark. Motive unclear, no suspect in custody.

New Jersey man tried to join Somali terror group

New Jersey man inspired by Hamas attacks tried to join Somali terror group, prosecutors say.

Grenade found near synagogue in Lakewood, New Jersey

Bomb squad removes grenade that was taped to a pole near the Satmar Shul. Incident being investigated.

US leaders condemn unprecedented Hamas attack in Israel

CBS has reported that New York, New Jersey leaders condemn unprecedented Hamas attack in Israel.

Sen. Menendez pleads not guilty to bribery charges

New Jersey Democrat pleads not guilty to accepting “hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes” in exchange for his influence.

Chris Christie rules out running against Menendez

Former New Jersey Gov. says he has no interest in running against Menendez who was indicted on federal bribery charges.

New Jersey AG:

'No one should face discrimination for their religious beliefs'

NJ township will pay $575,000 to settle lawsuit alleging discrimination against Orthodox Jews.

New Jersey: Teen who threatened synagogues pleads guilty

New Jersey teen Omar Alkattoul pleads guilty to online threats detailing attacks on Jews.

New York:

Hundreds of leftist protesters: 'Shame on Rothman'

Israelis and American Jews protest outside Manhattan event attended by MK Simcha Rothman.

Police at March of the Living:

‘The inhumanity of it all was a horrible feeling’

Officers from the Port Authority of NY/NJ and NJ State Police visit Auschwitz marking Israel’s Holocaust Memorial Day.

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop running for governor

Fulop, who is Jewish, responded to the 2019 antisemitic shooting at a kosher supermarket and was one of the first to call it a hate crime.

NJ township to make it easier to build synagogues and mikvahs

Zoning ordinance change will finally allow Orthodox communities in Jackson Township to hold services outside of private residences.

'On a daily basis we’re grappling with reality of antisemitism'

Eight New York and New Jersey Jewish Federations and institutions partner with ADL to coordinate information sharing and security.

New Jersey high school again targeted with swastika

Hate symbol found at Glen Rock school part of a string of recent hate incidents occurring at NJ schools.

Florida:

NJ man threatens sheriff who called out antisemitic extremists

Florida sheriff has been outspoken in his opposition to antisemitic far-right group targeting Jews in his county.

Lakewood, New Jersey:

Man with machete arrested after threatening Jews near synagogue

Man with large knife terrorizing Jews outside Lakewood Satmar synagogue in police custody, facing multiple charges.

Never too late:

Centenarian couple make aliya from New Jersey to Netanya

Sandy Goldstein, 101, fulfills a decades-long dream by making aliya with Rosalie, his wife of 75 years.

Jews in New Jersey city targeted with antisemitic hate mail

Threatening letters are not being taken seriously by local police, say Jewish residents of Linden, NJ.

Saudi student who stole NJ school bus wrote about martyrdom

Diaries found by police allegedly contain antisemitism and refer to 'blood, blood, destruction, destruction. Allah.'

New Jersey:

Man who threw Molotov cocktail at synagogue arrested

FBI announced arrest of Nicholas Malindretos, suspected of throwing Molotov cocktail at Bloomfield synagogue, and then fleeing.

New Jersey:

Man throws Molotov cocktail at synagogue in arson attempt

Suspect lights and throws Molotov cocktail at Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield, then flees. No damage caused to the building.

Swastika found on desk at New Jersey middle school

NJ Rep. Josh Gottheimer denounces incident, points out this was not the first time antisemitic vandalism found at the school.

150 WZO Educational Emissaries Gather In New Jersey

'Your role is critical to shaping the Jewish future of the next generations' says WZO Education Dep. head Gael Grunewald.

New Jersey:

Playground covered in 'grotesque' antisemitic graffiti

Vandalism of Montclair playground with anti-Jewish slurs and Nazi phrases described as 'grotesque.'

18-year old man arrested for threats against NJ synagogues

Teen arrested after posting manifesto allegedly outlining plan to attack New Jersey synagogues and Jewish community.

Antisemitic graffiti found on Jewish schools in Lakewood, NJ

Graffiti found on two Lakewood Jewish schools not linked to threats against New Jersey synagogues identified by the FBI.

FBI:

Threat to New Jersey synagogues has been mitigated

The FBI identifies man linked to widescale threat against New Jersey synagogues, says he no longer poses a threat to the community.

FBI warns of 'credible threat' to synagogues in New Jersey

FBI tweet calls on synagogues in New Jersey to take security precautions to protect themselves.

Watch: Bear enters elderly woman's home

You'd think she'd be scared to death of this fierce predator, but the New Jersey woman 'sweet talks' him into leaving & locking the door.

New Jersey man returns library book on Hitler after 75 years

89-year-old man discovers and returns decades overdue book on Nazi leader while cleaning out family home.

ZOA appealing case of anti-Israel NJ school board members

Two NJ school board members who made anti-Israel statements during board meeting violated state school ethics law, ZOA says.

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New Jersey man charged for terrorist threats against synagogue

Suspect accused of screaming obscenities and threats at congregants of Deal, New Jersey synagogue.