New Jersey

Republicans defend US House majority as 50 competitive races loom ahead of 2026 midterms

The outcome of the races could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.

The US Capitol exterior after the US House of Representatives approved legislation to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, September 1, 2026.
Ma'ayan in her studio.

Ma’ayan: New Jersey-born artist shares how art, faith, and loss shaped her journey to Israel

Woman and children receive traditional sweets as they attend Eid al-Fitr prayers at Brooklyn's Prospect Park on March 20, 2026, in New York City.

Muslim charity CAIR-NJ's back-to-school guide attributes 9/11 attacks to US support for Israel

SANDY & ROSALIE, at home: ‘If not now, when?’

Too old for aliyah? This centenarian Jewish couple proved age is no barrier to moving to Israel


US Senator Menendez rejects calls to step down from Congress

Menendez has stepped down temporarily from his role as chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

US Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) questions Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing in Washington, DC, U.S. July 30, 2020

Israeli citizen killed in New Jersey helicopter crash

Local news outlets confirmed the time and location of the crash in South Brunswick, New Jersey.

 Robinson R22 helicopter.

NJ township to pay $575,000 to settle discrimination lawsuit against Orthodox Jews

Jackson is now required to notify the state of any decision or regulation that would affect local religious land use or practice.

 Cassville Crossroads Historic District, Jackson Township, New Jersey, NJ, Sept. 9, 2012

US court rules against woman fired by Catholic school over pregnancy

The art teacher was engaged at the time her pregnancy was announced, leading to the school firing her.

 Pregnant woman suffers from depression (Illustrative)

She stayed in Israel post-gap year and became a voluntary mayor

Racheli Adler: “My family knew that when I came to Israel for a gap year, I wasn’t returning. My parents built their life in a way that as soon as we were all here, they’d be able to come, too.”

 RACHELI FROMOWITZ ADLER, 31 FROM TEANECK, New Jersey, TO TZUR HADASSAH, 2010

WATCH: 'My first exposure to Jazz revealed depths I was unfamiliar with before'

LIVE: Israeli jazz guitarist and composer Inbar Fridman in conversation with jazz journalist Yotam Ziv.

Inbar Fridman

New York crane snaps and crashes into street, injuring six

Multiple civilians and firefighters suffered minor injuries when the crane boom, a 16-ton load of concrete being lifted and debris from the nearby building fell into the street.

Smoke is visible after a construction crane caught fire on a high-rise building in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., July 26, 2023

The next chapter of America's economic relationship with Israel is in New Jersey

As Israeli-Americans find success in this country, they are leaving an indelible mark on New Jersey. It’s time to acknowledge the significant contributions Israelis have made here.

 Israel-New Jersey Map

Kosherfest Kaput: Changing markets force closure of Kosher trade fair

In an email sent to exhibitors and attendees on Wednesday, the Kosherfest team announced that they had made the difficult decision to discontinue the event.

 Churros Original from Kiryat Malachi at Kosherfest.

Meteor the size of pork roll sandwich crashes through New Jersey home

The meteor, roughly 15.24 centimeters or six inches in size, is believed to be part of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower. Despite damage to the home, no injuries were reported.

 Illustration of an asteroid heading towards Earth