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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 Education Culture

In Defense of Seminary

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Feb

Cindy Scarr argues for the spiritual and social merits of the post-high school seminary experience in Eretz Yisrael for Jewish young women.

0 Education Politics

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.

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

Grace Gilson in JTA · 3 Nov 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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.

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Breaking Another Barrier

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 4 Mar 2025

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.