New Jersey

New Jersey rabbi assaulted, residents step in to stop attacker

Rabbi Avraham Wein was assaulted in Bergenfield New Jersey on Sunday. Locals helped detain the suspect, who police say was not a local. Authorities called the attack a “disgraceful act of violence."

Rabbi Avraham Wein.
A confrontation between pro-Palestinian protestors and Jewish congregants at Congregation Ohr Torah on Nov. 13, 2024

DOJ cites law designed to protect abortion clinics in suit against pro-Palestinian protesters

Courtroom, US Post Office and Courthouse, Camden, New Jersey.

New Jersey town fired me because I’m Jewish, lawyer says

 A US B-2 Spirit bomber, part of the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, stops for refueling at the US military base on Diego Garcia in this file photo taken October 8, 2001, following an air strike mission over Afghanistan.

Lockdown lifted following reported active shooter situation at New Jersey air force base


Rabbi and family safely escape fire at historic New Jersey synagogue

The four-alarm fire broke out at approximately 2:45 a.m. at Congregation Beth El Chabad. Rabbi Yitzchok Lerman, his wife, and four of their children were sleeping in an apartment inside the synagogue.

Rabbi Yitzchok Lerman, who survived with his family in the fire that completely destroyed Congregation Beth El synagogue, stands in front of the synagogue's ruins in Rutherford, New Jersey on August 8. (

Earthquake rocks New York City, New Jersey with 3.0 magnitude recorded

The epicenter was just north of Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, approximately 10 kilometers below the surface, according to ABC News.

3.0 magnitude earthquake struck New York City and New Jersey August 2, 2025

'It's not safe': Two killed as flash floods hit NYC, New Jersey amid summer storm chaos

“New York City is currently under a Flood Watch until midnight tonight as storms come through our area. Keep an eye on the weather and stay safe," Mayor Eric Adams shared.

 A view shows a flooded subway station in New York, U.S., July 14, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.

Former hostage Edan Alexander arrives in US in first since release from Gaza captivity

Video documentation of Alexander showed him arriving at Newark International Airport in New Jersey, his home state.

 RELEASED HOSTAGE Edan Alexander embraces his father as he reunites with his family.

Self-proclaimed pastor accused of sex trafficking, forced labor scheme over near decade

Treva Edwards is accused of sexually and physically abusing one of his followers - whom he later reportedly pushed to get an abortion when she fell pregnant.

 Inside St. Mary’s Church at Lubeck old town, northern Germany. (illustrative)

New Jersey governor in Bahrain: ‘I’m not a tariffs guy’

Gov. Murphy visited the Middle East to promote New Jersey and attract investments from the Gulf region.

 New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy visited various countries in the Middle East to focus on his state's economic development.

Manischewitz launches first-ever 'Deli on Wheels' in New York and New Jersey

Despite the rebranding, the Manischewitz food truck will not serve the famous Manischewitz wine, as the name is licensed to another wine manufacturer.

 Manischewitz launches first-ever 'Deli on Wheels' in New York and New Jersey.

Bus carrying Yeshiva students overturns in New Jersey, one in critical condition

While the student in critical condition was initially thought to be dead, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali said the boy “now has a pulse” in a post on X at 9:30 p.m.

Footage of the Montvale bus crash

New Jersey city declared 'capital of Palestine' by mayor in fiery speech

Paterson is home to a growing Palestinian population with Palestinian flags and Arabic signage reportedly lining its streets.

 Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh speaks at the Hilal Lighting Ceremony marking the start of Ramadan, February 28, 2025.

FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing after bird strike in Newark

The plane successfully landed back at Newark airport with no reported injuries, according to the FAA.

 A FedEx Boeing 767 returning to the runway at Newark Liberty International Airport after a bird strike caused an engine fire, March 1, 2025.

Pave new paths towards transforming the partnership between Israel and diaspora - opinion

Since October 7, there has been a renewed closeness between Diaspora Jewry and Israel. JPPI presented a complex picture of the Jewish people’s situation after October 7.

AN ISRAEL Day event on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan takes place last June. There is a significant increase in the number of Diaspora Jews who identify with Israel and show increased involvement in Jewish activity in their community, according to a JPPI survey cited by the writer.