New Jersey

No Iranian drone 'mothership' off the United States launching drones, Pentagon says

Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew suggested that the drones were being launched from an Iranian "mothership" that was stationed off the East Coast.

By REUTERS
11/12/2024

Viral TikToker arrested after tearing down Greek flags thinking they were Israeli

Amber Matthews, 23, posted footage of the March incident in October, which quickly went viral and enabled police to identify her.

Magen David set on fire in protest [illustrative].

Antisemitic New Jersey arsonist sentenced to 7 years for destroying home

Ron Carr burned down the home of the Rivas family, damaged three others, and vandalized 14 homes in an antisemitic crime spree in Manchester, New Jersey.

NJ man sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2022 spree of violent antisemitic attacks

Lakewood is a fast-growing city in central New Jersey with a large haredi Orthodox population, and is home to Beth Medrash Govoha, the largest yeshiva outside of Israel.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
26/07/2024

US Senator Bob Menendez resigns after corruption conviction and appeals process

Senator Bob Menendez resigned after his conviction on corruption charges, including bribery and acting as an agent for Egypt.

By REUTERS
24/07/2024
  SEAGAL HAGEGE: A Jersey girl in Israel.

Seagal Hagege: The Jersey girl on a mission help IDF reservists during wartime

Seagal Hagage always dreamed of making aliyah, but lacked purpose. October 7 gave her the chance to find fulfillment and meaning in her life.

Everything was ‘sababa’ at NJ Jewish music fest

Sababa attendees had the opportunity to experience the best aspects of a traditional music festival while also sampling workshops and merchandise from vendors.

By HOWARD BLAS
09/07/2024

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

The controversy at East Brunswick High School was one of several yearbook incidents that had concerned Jewish parents in recent months.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
21/06/2024
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