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Trump calls on Orthodox Jewish voters in NJ to vote for Republican gubernatorial candidate

Grace Gilson in JTA · 3 Nov

Former President Donald Trump urged Orthodox Jewish voters in Lakewood, New Jersey, to support Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli in the state's election.

0 Communities Culture

Nesanel Gantz in Ami · 2 Jul

Powwow Events, spearheaded by Joel Wolh, Mechy Schlesinger, and Yehuda Susskind, has become a cornerstone of the Jewish tradeshow scene, orchestrating about 12 industry-specific events annually.

0 Communities Leadership

Ralph (Raphael) Zucker // Inspired by Somerset Development

Nesanel Gantz in Ami · 23 Apr

Ralph Zucker, CEO of Inspired by Somerset Development, is reshaping suburban real estate with his unique metroburb concept.

0 Communities Politics

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 22 Apr

Linden, New Jersey appears to be implementing ordinances targeting its Orthodox Jewish residents, reminiscent of other New Jersey towns' failed attempts to impose restrictive measures.

0 Politics Communities

Breaking Another Barrier

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 4 Mar

Sam Ellenbogen, an Orthodox Jewish activist from Toms River, is poised to become the first Orthodox Jew in Ocean County to hold a county-wide office as he receives an endorsement for county commissioner from the Ocean County GOP Club.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What you need to know about Biden's plan to combat antisemitism

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 25 May 2023

President Joe Biden is launching an extensive national strategy to tackle antisemitism, developed in response to public outcry following antisemitic incidents like Kanye West's controversial outbursts.

0 Communities Education

Inside New Jersey’s Orthodox boomtown

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 18 Feb 2022

Lakewood, New Jersey, once a quiet township, has transformed into a significant hub for Orthodox Jews, largely due to the expansion of Beth Medrash Govoha (BMG), the largest yeshiva outside of Israel.