News for New Jersey New Jersey school defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti on eve of Yom KippurHate incident denounced by city of Glen Rock and local politicians, but school board still searching for whoever was responsible. Jewish leaders commend New Jersey's divestment from UnileverConference of Presidents welcomes New Jersey’s decision to divest from parent company of Ben & Jerry’s over its boycott of Israel.New Jersey man with hammer goes on rampage asking 'Are you Jewish?'Man rampages through Teaneck, NJ doctor's office with hammer, covered in blood, smashing windows and asking patients if they're Jewish. New Jersey Orthodox high school ordered closed over zoning disputeJudge grants school the possibility to reopen if it meets a safety inspection. New Jersey to divest from Ben & Jerry's and parent companyInternal New Jersey investigation finds Unilever sought to boycott Israel in violation of state's anti-BDS law. NJ town's mayor blames teens for latest swastika vandalismWestfield has been the target of multiple swastika vandalism incidents over the last few years. 46 dead after Ida floods northeast USA'Stay off the roads, we're not out of this yet,' NJ Gov. Murphy begs. Senior meteorologist: 'As far as the United States goes, it's gone.' At least 24 dead in New York, New Jersey floodsAuthorities say many victims drowned in basement apartments which were flooded by remnants of Hurricane Ida. Sabbath-observant residents win condominium elevator conflictNew Jersey condo to resume Shabbat elevator service after settling with residents who sued. US Census: Haredi areas among fastest-growing in New York, New JerseyOrthodox areas are among the fastest growing in New York and New Jersey, census data shows. Swastika burned into New Jersey yeshiva’s drivewayPolice are investigating, with the ADL calling for action so swastikas are no longer used to "instill fear in Jews and their institutions." NJ man who pleaded guilty to arsenal of guns also had cash of Nazi itemsNew Jersey man pleads guilty to possessing 18 firearms and ammo but was not charged for alleged collection of neo-Nazi and racist items. Mayor of NJ town home to Unilever HQ slams Ben & Jerry's boycottIn letter, mayor of Englewood Cliffs, NJ strongly urged Unilever to reconsider Ben & Jerry's decision to boycott Judea and Samaria.NJ town denies state's claim of discrimination against Orthodox JewsOfficials from Jackson Township embroiled in court case with state AG who accuses them of violating the civil rights of Orthodox residents.Swastika found on sidewalk in Wayne, New Jersey shocks communityNazi symbol found on sidewalk in New Jersey township called “affront to our community as a whole.” Arsonist charged with setting fire to NJ synagogue, yeshiva29-year old man deemed a threat to the community and will stay in jail pending his trial on first-degree aggravated arson. Ohio city shuts down, fines synagogue for violating building, zoning codesAfter ongoing dispute with city, owner of Aleksander Shul now faces $65,000 fine and four years probation for alleged code violations.Jewish NJ co-op owners sue board for religious discriminationNJ co-op owners want an elevator they can ride on Shabbat. They’re suing the board that said no. NJ rep. Gottheimer asks Rutgers to clarify anti-Israel statement made by faculty unionStatement by Rutgers part-time lecturer unit accuses Israel of "illegal acts," and being “a regime of legalized racial discrimination.”Sudden stoppage of NJ building's Shabbat elevator sparks lawsuitElevator was essential for elderly and disabled observant residents to leave their apartments on Shabbat and holidays.Princeton, NJ Jews rally against anti-SemitismRally features Jews and supporters of the community speaking out against the increase in state and nation-wide anti-Semitism. Republican candidate spends nearly 40,000 dollars at Trump clubsNew Jersey governor candidate spends tens of thousands on Trump-owned properties.NJ store removes sign calling Israelis the "New Nazis" after outrageUnapologetic store had sign up for three months with Israeli flag featuring a swastika and Netanyahu with a Hitler mustache.NJ 5th grader gives presentation dressed as HitlerNew Jersey school district investigating after 5th grader praises Hitler in presentation, stating "I was pretty great wasn't I?"NJ civil rights suit accuses town of discriminating against Orthodox JewsState lawsuit alleges town officials used discriminatory local laws to stop "tsunami of orthodoxy that is mounting at the border." NJ Governor appoints 77 public members to New Jersey – Israel CommissionThe appointments are announced on Israel’s 73rd Independence Day, in celebration of the friendship and between New Jersey and Israel. NJ newspaper fires photographer for caption calling Orthodox nurse a ‘total JAP’New Jersey newspaper fires photographer for vulgar photo caption referring to nurse as a 'Jewish American Princess'.‘A total JAP’: NJ newspaper apologizes for using anti-Semitic epithet in photo captionNew Jersey newspaper uses vulgar photo caption referring to nurse as a 'Jewish American Princess'. NJ Jewish paper apologizes for joke about shooting PalestiniansOrthodox newspaper apologizes for Purim edition joke about IDF shooting 100,000 Arabs. NJ teen confesses to spearheading plot to vandalize Midwestern synagoguesNeo-Nazi group 'The Base' was run by 19-year-old New Jersey man, who plotted attacks on at least 2 synagogues in Midwest. Lakewood: Dead pig found outside rabbi’s door on ShabbatApparent anti-Semitic hate crime in heavily Orthodox Jewish New Jersey township during Shabbat. Rabbi's Viewpoint 2020: Faith in the Age of COVIDStephanie Locricchio interviews Rabbi Yitzchak Dovid Smith, lawyer who studied biology, virology, infectious disease at UC Berkley.New Jersey Governor: Participants of Bedminster rally should self-quarantineGovernor of New Jersey Phil Murphy: We urge everyone who attended yesterday's event to take full precautions. 1,000 attend Yom Kippur service at minor league ballpark in New JerseyReform congregation in New Jersey uses minor league ballpark for Yom Kippur prayers, allowing worshippers to social distance. 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. |
