New Jersey

NJ-12 candidate Adam Hamawy decries antisemitism amid scrutiny of his Israel views

“As a Muslim, I understand what it feels like to face bigotry, to feel unsafe in your community and to have your loyalty to this country questioned,” Hamawy said in a statement he sent to JTA.

Dr. Adam Hamawy speaks during an AFP interview after meetings at the White House and on Capitol Hill, in Washington D.C., June 14, 2024.
An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

New Jersey man indicted for threats against NYC Jewish organization

Activists greet as a boat taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aims to reach Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade, departs from a port in the southern Turkish resort of Marmaris, Turkey, May 14, 2026.

Flotilla arrest highlights connections between banned NJ terror front, new NGO - exclusive

NJEDA and SOSA inagurated New Jersey's latest innovation center.

Company invests in hub to make New Jersey 'new Silicon Valley' for foreign start ups


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.

New Jersey man is arrested after threatening flight crew, mocking Jewish passengers

“The defendant is charged with threatening flight crew members and passengers while traveling to Newark,” Acting United States Attorney Vikas Khanna said.

 People arrive in cars to the Newark Liberty International Airport as they drive in traffic on traditionally the busiest travel day, the day before the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., November 27, 2024.

Officials decry anti-Israel vandalism at NJ synagogue

Anti-Israel demonstrators gathered in front of Oheb Shalom Congregation in New Jersey, to protest a talk by members of the IAF’s search-and-rescue unit.

 Pro-Palestinian protesters voice their stance against the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas outside Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium at the University of Texas, after the commencement ceremony in Austin, Texas, US May 11, 2024.