Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 24 Jun

The article explores the increasing trend among frum (observant) Jews in America to consider firearm ownership, prompted by recent antisemitic attacks, riots, and changing legal landscapes regarding gun permits.

0 Food Culture

Move over Thomas Edison, this deli savant is the Garden State's newest inventor

Sam Lin-Sommer in Forward · 20 Mar

Jason Stahl, an inventive deli operator in Jersey City, has brought a modern twist to Jewish culinary traditions through his business, Hank Schwartz’s Delicatessen and Appetizing.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish Democrats alarmed about whether their party will remain welcoming

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 23 Feb

Debate over Israel is causing significant tension within the Democratic Party, with many Jewish Democrats expressing alarm at what they perceive as a growing acceptance of extremist views on Israel.

0 Culture Communities

Ethiopian-American Jews lament loss of Harlem restaurant hub

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 22 Feb

Tsion Cafe, a beloved cultural landmark among Ethiopian-American Jews in Harlem, has closed its dining room due to antisemitic threats.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Former Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop brings the fight against antisemitism to NYC’s business community

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 19 Feb

Steve Fulop, former mayor of Jersey City, is now leading the Partnership for New York City with a focus on combating antisemitism.

0 Education Politics

School’s Out

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 20 Jan

The Lakewood school district in New Jersey has been taken over by the state, largely due to the district's financial struggles and purported mismanagement claims despite oversight already in place.

0 Antisemitism Leadership

Jersey City’s outgoing Jewish mayor Steven Fulop signs antisemitism orders as ‘guardrails’ for his successor

Grace Gilson in JTA · 13 Jan

Steven Fulop, the outgoing Jewish mayor of Jersey City, took decisive action before leaving office by signing two executive orders aimed at protecting the local Jewish community.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Andrew Cuomo said antisemitism was his ‘most important issue.’ What does his record say?

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 6 Oct 2025

Andrew Cuomo, while campaigning for New York City's mayoral race, has presented antisemitism as his top issue, aligning his commitment with strong support for Israel.

0 Television/Film Culture

A New Adam Sandler Project Is Filming in a New Jersey Jewish Deli

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 8 Jul 2025

Adam Sandler's latest film project is bringing Jewish deli culture to the screen, as filming is underway for a Netflix comedy at Nana’s Deli in Livingston, New Jersey.

0 Culture Music

Dicks

David Samuels in Tablet · 18 Jun 2025

David Samuels explores the dominance of popular arts in American culture, emphasizing their pivotal role over traditional fine arts forms.

0 Politics Communities

Gottheimer’s bet on Jewish vote didn’t pay off

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 13 Jun 2025

In the New Jersey gubernatorial primary, Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) targeted the state's Jewish community, especially the Orthodox demographic, as a key part of his strategy to secure a victory.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Israeli embassy staffers shooting or Capital Jewish Museum murders? To some, a few words can make a big difference.

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 30 May 2025

The recent tragic shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., where two Israeli embassy employees were killed, has sparked a contentious debate over the nature of the attack.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Israelis in New York, no strangers to violence, say they are undeterred by DC Jewish Museum shooting

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 22 May 2025

The article discusses the impact of a recent shooting outside a Washington, D.C. Jewish museum on the Israeli community in New York City.

0 Antisemitism Politics

A Statement About the May 21, 2025, Washington, DC, Shooting from Moment Magazine Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein

Nadine Epstein in Moment · 22 May 2025

In a poignant statement, Moment Magazine Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein responds to the tragic shooting of Sarah Milgrim and Yarn Lischinsky outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Ras Baraka’s late surge in N.J. gubernatorial primary alarms Jewish leaders

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 15 May 2025

As the New Jersey gubernatorial primary approaches, Jewish leaders express concern over Ras Baraka, Newark's progressive mayor, whose unexpected rise in the polls is drawing attention due to his controversial views on Israel and connections with Louis Farrakhan.

0 Politics Communities

In this NJ election, antisemitism could decide the race — while dividing a Jewish community

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 5 May 2025

In the upcoming New Jersey elections, antisemitism has become a pivotal issue that could significantly influence the race and divide the Jewish community.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Secretive GOP firm distorts Democratic candidate’s views on Israel in NJ governor race

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 1 Apr 2025

An unnamed conservative group, the Florence Avenue Initiative, is targeting Rep. Mikie Sherrill in the New Jersey governor's race, criticizing her positions on Israel even though they align with most House Democrats.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Andrew Cuomo and the Jews: 4 things to know about the latest candidate for NYC mayor

Ben Sales in JTA · 4 Mar 2025

Andrew Cuomo's mayoral campaign for New York City spotlights his complex history with Jewish communities.

0 Culture Holidays

A very Jewish, very New York gift guide for Hanukkah 2024

Lisa Keys in JTA · 4 Dec 2024

Hanukkah 2024 coincides with Christmas and New Year, providing a unique opportunity for festive combined celebrations.

0 Culture Holidays

A Jewish couple created a disco-ball menorah to mark this year’s Hanukkah-New Year’s overlap

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 8 Nov 2024

A New Jersey couple, Justin and Michelle Esgar, have designed a unique Hanukkah menorah to celebrate the overlap of Hanukkah and New Year's this year.

0 Politics Israel

New Jersey’s Mikie Sherrill eschews labels, including ‘moderate’

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 2 Jul 2020

Rep. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey, initially labeled a moderate Democrat, resists this characterization, emphasizing her focus on practical issues over ideological stances.

0 Education Holocaust

Opinion | Ignorance about the Holocaust is fueling anti-Semitism. So I wrote the Never Again Education Act.

Forward · 4 Mar 2020

Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney discusses her motivations for authoring the Never Again Education Act, a bill designed to improve Holocaust education in U.S. schools.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Guardian Angels patrol outside Shabbat services amid Brooklyn hate crime surge

Forward · 5 Jan 2020

Amid a surge in antisemitic attacks in Brooklyn, the Guardian Angels, a volunteer safety group founded by Curtis Sliwa, have stationed members outside Shabbat services at the Chabad Lubavitcher headquarters in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

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