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0 Politics Israel

NJ-12 candidate Adam Hamawy decries antisemitism amid scrutiny of his Israel views

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 29 May

Adam Hamawy, a Democratic candidate in New Jersey's 12th congressional district, has made headlines for his strong anti-Israel stance, which has sparked controversy and drawn attention during his campaign.

0 Education Jewish Law

More than a GPA: Inside the movement to end letter grades in Jewish education

Debra Rubin in JTA · 26 May

Oakland Hebrew Day School, along with a growing number of Jewish schools, is replacing traditional grading systems with narrative feedback focusing on student growth.

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.

0 Politics Communities

Exclusive: Princeton Student Accused of Assault at Pro-Palestine Protest Sues for ‘Incredible Betrayal’

Frannie Block in The Free Press · 30 Jul 2025

David Piegaro, a Jewish military veteran and student at Princeton University, has filed a lawsuit against the university and its assistant vice president for public safety, Kenneth Strother, following a pro-Palestine protest on campus.

0 Politics Education

Delivering for his Constituents

Ami Magazine in Ami · 9 Jul 2025

Avigdor Avi Schnall is a Democratic politician serving in New Jersey's 30th legislative district while also working with Agudas Yisrael.

0 Television/Film Culture

Why ‘The Brutalist’ Is Brutal to Watch

Thomas de Monchaux in Tablet · 19 Feb 2025

The Brutalist, a film by Brady Corbet, follows the life of fictional Jewish Hungarian architect Lazlo Toth, played by Adrien Brody.

0 Politics Culture

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Oct 2024

The episode features a discussion with Steve Kornacki about the upcoming U.S. election, focusing on voter behavior patterns and potential swing states.

0 Politics Communities

In a race for his political life, NJ Gov Phil Murphy appeals to both progressive and Orthodox Jews

Forward · 28 Oct 2021

As he campaigns for reelection, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy finds himself appealing to both progressive and Orthodox Jewish communities, groups that traditionally support differing candidates.