New Jersey

Jewish gay conversion therapy group ordered to shut down

New 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 consulate

New Jersey man arrested for bomb threats, providing material support to Hamas in Gaza.

NJ library delays reading by ‘P is for Palestine’ author

Appearance 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 NJ

Recently vacated Jewish home slated for demolition vandalized inside and out with anti-Semitic graffiti.

Court: Separate-swimming at NJ condo complex discriminatory

Federal appeals court rules that separate swimming hours for men and women at Lakewood condominium is discriminatory.

Swastika graffiti found in NJ school district

School district in New Jersey hit with sixth incident of anti-Semitic and racist graffiti since November.

Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt Cory Booker campaign rally

Watch: Protesters interrupt Democratic senator's kickoff of 2020 presidential bid, chanting 'Free Palestine'.

NJ student expelled for anti-Semitic, racist graffiti

11th grader kicked out of New Jersey private school over racist, anti-Semitic graffiti found in the school's bathrooms.

NJ Imam:

'Liberals trying to force Muslims to adopt Liberalism'

NJ Imam: Liberals want Muslims to allow them to exercise freedom of speech to insult Muhammad.

Is New Jersey group protesting haredi growth anti-Semitic?

NJ group warns that expansion of haredi population in Lakewood could lead to 'utter destruction' of Ocean County, New Jersey.

Menendez accuses Senate GOP of using Israel as political wedge

Democrat drops support for pro-Israel bill in Senate, accusing GOP of using Israel as wedge to bolster their hand in ongoing shutdown.

Active shooter takes hostages at NJ UPS facility

'UPS working with law enforcement as they respond to active shooter situation at one of company’s supply chain processing facilities in NJ.'

Chabad rabbi who gave kidney to stranger gives liver to another

New Jersey Chabad rabbi who donated one of his kidneys to a stranger now donates part of liver to another.

Watch: Raining cash - armored truck spills money onto NJ highway

More than half a million dollars in cash spills out of armored vehicle onto New Jersey highway, as drivers scramble to grab what they can.

Jewish teacher who complained about anti-Semitism sues NJ school

Jewish teacher from New Jersey files lawsuit against Catholic school, says he was fired after complaining about students' anti-Semitism.

Trump reportedly considering Chris Christie to be AG

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said to be favorite to succeed Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

The Man who Changed the Face of Jewish Education in New Jersey

Rabbi Eugene Kwalwasser changed the face of Jewish education in New Jersey - listen to find out how and hear his story.

Watch: Governor of New Jersey visits Western Wall

Memorial to Governor Phil Murphy's father-in-law held in Western Wall Tunnels.

New Jersey and Israel sign cooperation agreement

State of New Jersey and Israel Innovation Authority sign agreement aimed at strengthening economic ties.

Watch: Hillary Clinton's van crashes

Former presidential candidate's 'Scooby Van' crashes into concrete pole on way to fundraiser for NJ Sen. Bob Menendez.

Anti-Semitic and racist KKK fliers dropped in New Jersey

Fliers calling for white people to fight Jews distributed at 30 homes in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Supporters of Jewish NJ candidate targeted in new vandalism wave

For the third time, home of supporters of Jewish congressional candidate in New Jersey targeted by anti-Semitic vandals.

Swastika painted on home of Jewish congressman's supporters

New Jersey couple's home vandalized with swastika over their support for Jewish congressman.

NJ store to close after a century of suiting up bar mitzvah boys

Essex County store announces closure as its owners retire, customer says store will 'live on in our memories as the best place to suit up.'

NJ township to repeal ordinance barring construction of eruv

New Jersey town agrees to repeal ban on eruv, after state officials ruled ban was discriminatory against Orthodox Jews.

Bomb found in New Jersey Jewish cemetery

Explosive device found affixed to headstone in Jewish cemetery in New Jersey.

Headstones toppled at NJ Jewish cemetery

Vandals topple New Jersey headstones, including one belonging to Jewish World War II veteran.

Jewish candidate for House in hot water over social media post

Republican party pulls support for Seth Grossman, following report that he shared article which asserted black people 'are a threat.'

Fed Lawsuit: NJ borough discriminated against Orthodox synagogue

Federal government sues New Jersey borough, claiming it discriminated against Chabad congregation, barring it from expanding.

NJ town pays $1.25 million to Jewish employee over anti-Semitism

Town settles lawsuit with former employee who claimed he repeatedly faced anti-Semitic harassment from peers.

1 dead, 20 wounded in art show shooting in New Jersey

Gunmen open fire at all-night art show in New Jersey's capital city, leaving at least 20 wounded.

Poland furious after New Jersey mayor calls senator a 'joke'

Plans to move Jersey City monument to Polish massacre spark international row.

New Jersey synagogue vandalized

Holocaust memorial at Congregation Sons of Israel in Lakewood vandalized for the second time in less than a year.

27-year-old Israeli woman killed in New Jersey hit-and-run

Holon woman dies after being hit by a car in New Jersey shortly after she exited a bus

New Jersey township settles lawsuit over eruv ordinance

New Jersey town settles lawsuit over city ordinances allegedly targeting haredi Jews.

Danish bank denies involvement in BDS campaign

After New Jersey divests, bank representative denies boycotting Israel or Israeli companies.

New Jersey town rescinds law 'banning haredim' from local parks

New Jersey Attorney General sues Mahwah for ordinance banning non-locals from using municipal playgrounds.

New Jersey borough penalizes Waze users

In attempt to reduce severe traffic created by navigation app, borough to issue fines to nonresidents using local streets at rush hours.

New Jersey divests from Danish bank which boycotted Israel

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announces the state has divested from Danske Bank due to its boycott of Israeli companies.

3 public menorahs vandalized near Atlantic City

3 menorahs in New Jersey city vandalized 4 times over Hanukkah holiday.

NJ town withdraws anti-eruv ordinance

Mahwah withdraws ordinance prohibiting erection of eruv under pressure from lawsuit by State of New Jersey.

NJ imam who called for murder of Jews to undergo 'retraining'

Imam at New Jersey mosque calls Jews to be killed 'to the very last one,' blames Israel for ISIS attacks.

Watch: Schoolkids create world's largest human menorah

Students at New Jersey school break world record for largest human menorah.

Racist message spelled out in New Jersey synagogue skylights

Vandals rip out shingles from synagogue roof, write racist messages with them.

Anti-Trump backlash? Democrats win big in Virginia, New Jersey

Democrats score 9-point margin of victory in Virginia, outperforming polls in bellwether state.

Gush Etzion hoopsters team up with New Jersey Jewish communities

Gush Etzion-based basketball team uses sports to deepen ties between US and Israel.

3 New Jersey towns sued for laws banning eruv construction

Jewish groups, State of New Jersey sue towns for seeking to ban construction of eruvs to keep religious Jews out.

3-year-old killed in Lakewood accident

Tragedy strikes Jewish community of Lakewood, NJ.

Jewish group files lawsuit against NJ town for eruv removal

New Jersey town sued for ordering Jewish community to remove eruv. Lawsuit states town seeks to 'suppress the religious practices' of Jews.

Anti-Semitism in New Jersey Eruv struggle

Angry reaction of local residents prompts municipality to remove several posts built for Orthodox residents. Agudath Israel: 'Anti-Semitism'

'They were partners in hate, intimidation, and crime'

Court sentences New Jersey men for firebombing synagogues, rabbi’s home.

New Jersey town orders eruv taken down

Over 1,000 sign petition seeking to prevent Orthodox Jews from moving into town of Mahwah in northern New Jersey.

Manischewitz to close Newark plant

129-year-old kosher food manufacturer to lay off more than 150 workers, move to more 'modern facilities.'

New York-New Jersey train derails at Penn Station

Train derails while pulling into Penn Station, no injuries.

New Jersey court recgonizes Code of Jewish Law as legal book

New Jersey judge: Rabbi who acted in accordance with Shulchan Aruch Jewish law code acted properly.

New Jersey rabbi, wife arrested for alleged fraud

Authorities say rabbi and other couples underreported their income to receive government benefits such as medicaid illegally.

New Jersey university rejects BDS motion

Students at Montclair State University vote down resolution calling on the school to boycott Israel.

$1 million in security grants available for NJ institutions

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie offers institutions, including Jewish institutions, offer for security funding in wake of bomb threats.

New Jersey synagogue, preschool evacuated after called-in threat

Sheriff's Department arrives at Livingston, New Jersey synagogue to search for bomb.

Watch: Woman saved from oncoming train

Passersby save elderly woman caught on railroad tracks as train approached.