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0 Culture Holocaust

Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner Name Their First Daughter After Holocaust Survivor Grandmother

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 25 Sep

Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner have named their newborn daughter Rae Florence Kushner, honoring Joshua's grandmother, a Holocaust survivor.

0 Communities Culture

Living Together in Linden: Andy and Samantha Van Houter

Sandy Eller in Jewish Action · 15 Sep

The article highlights the vibrant and uniquely harmonious Jewish community in Linden, New Jersey, where both Modern Orthodox and Chassidic groups have formed a close-knit and cooperative environment.

0 Communities Leadership

Putting Springfield, New Jersey, on the Map: Ben Hoffer

Judy Gruen in Jewish Action · 15 Sep

Ben Hoffer and Rabbi Chaim Marcus have been instrumental in revitalizing the Jewish community of Springfield, New Jersey, transforming it from an aging congregation into a bustling community with vibrant youth activities and an increasing number of families moving in.

0 Television/Film Culture

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

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 8 Jul

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 Communities Israel

A new conversation and a shared commitment

eJewishPhilanthropy · 29 May

In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 conflict and during the period of counting the Omer, American synagogues face critical challenges as congregants grapple with the complexities of Israel's political landscape and its integration into Jewish identity.

0 Politics Communities

Gottheimer’s path to the governor’s mansion runs through New Jersey’s Jewish community

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 28 May

U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer is leveraging his strong connections with New Jersey's Jewish community to bolster his gubernatorial campaign in the Democratic primary.

0 Culture Holidays

The Tri-State’s Best Kept Secrets

Miriam Blumenkrantz in Jewish Action · 2 Apr

Miriam Blumenkrantz offers a comprehensive four-day itinerary for families in the New York tri-state area, highlighting a variety of engaging activities to enjoy during Chol HaMoed or on weekends.

0 Politics Antisemitism

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

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 1 Apr

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 Leadership

Inside the Miami conference giving rabbis a safe space to be Zionists

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 21 Mar

Zionism: A New Conversation, a Miami conference organized by the Leffell Foundation, provided a refuge for 125 rabbis from across the political spectrum to openly support Zionism and strategize responses to dwindling pro-Israel sentiment among young clergy.

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.