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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.

|ByREUTERS
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

Artist Ma’ayan reflects on her journey from New York to Jerusalem, finding her spiritual home, discovering her artistic voice, and turning loss and renewal into art.

|ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN
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

The guide contains advice for Muslim students regarding their religious rights in schools, a section on “Discussing Palestine in the classroom,” and a page on “Muslim Studies: 9/11."

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
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

Sitting in their apartment on a sweltering summer afternoon, bowed by old age but not broken, Sandy and Rosalie tell the story of their lives, their aliyah, and their future.

|ByALAN ROSENBAUM

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.

MARCH 2, 2025ByJAMES GENN
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.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025ByROI ABECASSIS
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.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025ByRAQUEL GUERTZENSTEIN FROHLICH
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.

JANUARY 28, 2025ByBEN SALES/JTA
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.

'Inconceivable': Pennsylvania senator mistakes Star Wars prop for drone

This was not the drone he was looking for.

DECEMBER 19, 2024BySHIR PERETS
EHANG’S AUTONOMOUS aerial passenger drone.

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.

DECEMBER 11, 2024ByREUTERS
(Illustrative) The non-existent Iranian "mothership" that Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew suggested exist.

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.

OCTOBER 27, 2024ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Screenshot of @ambamelia tearing down Greek flags that she believed were Israeli, October 15, 2024.

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.

AUGUST 19, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
Burning Jewish star anti semitism magen david 311

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.

JULY 26, 2024ByJACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
A Hasidic man walks by a police car in a Jewish Orthodox neighborhood in Brooklyn, April 24, 2017.

Top 7 New Jersey Small Business Insurance Options for 2024

JULY 24, 2024ByAHAD WASEEM