New Jersey

Eleven Jewish hockey players to watch in the NHL this season

A handful of players with reported Jewish heritage either practice another religion or have unconfirmed Jewish status, with a number of Jewish players also beginning the season in the AHL.

A detail of the NHL logo is seen on a referee's jersey during the game between the Seattle Kraken and the Anaheim Ducks at Climate Pledge Arena on January 23, 2026 in Seattle, Washington; Illustrative.
South Jersey's Jewish community can navigate injury claims while honoring religious needs.

South Jersey's Jewish community and personal injury legal rights

A surfer catches a wave as a nor'easter batters the US northeast coast, in Rockaway, New Jersey, US, September 26, 2026.

Flooding, power outages, over 400 canceled flights across US Northeast due to nor'easter storm

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.

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


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

Mamma Mia! Quarter-ton of pasta dumped onto New Jersey roadside

The mystery behind this spaghetti scandal has left some people stumped, but some are using it to point out how this New Jersey town doesn't have community garbage pickup.

 Pasta (Illustrative)

Trade between Israel and New Jersey valued at over $1.7B - report

New data illustrates New Jersey’s role in Israel’s foreign investment ecosystem, and the Middle Eastern country’s value to the New Jersey economy.

 "Welcome to New Jersey - Garden State Parkway" sign at the south end of New Jersey State Route 444

Renaissance-era Italian ark restored, sent to New Jersey synagogue

The ark in question was constructed in 1525 but disappeared before World War II. Now, the restored ark is going to its new home: Lakewood, New Jersey.

 A 16th Century Holy Ark from a synagogue in Italy is set to find a new home in New Jersey after being successfully restored.

NJ's governor needs to support Armenian-Americans - opinion

Since the fall of 2020, Azerbaijan, a country led by the petro-dictator Ilham Aliyev, has escalated tensions with Armenia by launching an illegal war, attacking the territorial integrity of Armenia.

 NEW JERSEY GOV. Phil Murphy addresses supporters at an election night event in Asbury Park, in November 2021, when he was voted in for a second term.

Jewish Jersey City mayor who responded to 2019 antisemitic attack, running for governor

Steven Fulop, the mayor of Jersey City who responded to the 2019 attack on a kosher supermarket, is running for governor of New Jersey in 2025.

 Jersey City Director of Public Safety James Shea and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop walk past emergency workers at the scene the day after an hours-long gun battle with two men around a kosher market in Jersey City, New Jersey, US, December 11, 2019.

Uber driver donates kidney to passenger, sparking lifelong friendship

An Uber driver donated his kidney to a passenger, forever changing the trajectory of an elderly dialysis patient's life. 

 Uber ride.

Leading NY security groups announce new initiative called 'Jewish Security Alliance'

New York and New Jersey came in first and third, respectively, among states having the highest number of reported antisemitic incidents.

 Orthodox Jews in New York