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N.J. town never should have approved Orthodox Jewish boys’ school, lawsuit says
5+ hour, 37+ min ago (629+ words) A Jackson resident is suing to stop a private Orthodox Jewish boys" school from being built in the Ocean County township, arguing officials rushed to approve the project without addressing environmental and zoning concerns. Chris Podolsky filed an amended lawsuit…...
What time does Rosh Hashanah start?
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (327+ words) Rosh Hashanah, otherwise known as the Jewish New Year, starts at sundown on the evening of Sept. 22, 2025, this year. The holiday, which is one of the holiest days in Judaism, celebrates the Jewish New Year and the beginning of Judaism's…...
Free speech is protected. Jewish safety is not. N.J. must clearly define ‘antisemitism’ | Opinion
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (716+ words) By Jake Davidson and Cory Rothbort Criticism of Israel " like criticism of any government " is protected speech. But antisemitic intimidation is not. New Jersey's proposed antisemitism bill, A3558, draws that line. Recent commentary about A3558 has sparked public debate " but also confusion....
This proposed N.J. law could label Israeli human rights groups antisemitic | Opinion
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (688+ words) A bill is making its way through the New Jersey legislature that seeks to unconstitutionally silence criticism of the state of Israel even as Israeli human rights organization ring the alarms of genocide If one were take IHRA's definition of…...
N.J. synagogue destroyed by fire raises $260K for rebuilding
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (247+ words) The rabbi of a synagogue destroyed by fire in Bergen County has promised to rebuild with help from community donations that had exceeded $260,000 nearly a week after the devastating blaze. The four-alarm fire broke out about 2:45 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, at…...
Historic N.J. synagogue razed after being destroyed in fire
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (397+ words) The remaining portions of a Rutherford synagogue were demolished this weekend after the building went up in flames early Friday, police said. Rutherford police Chief John R. Russo said Sunday all remaining parts of the structure were razed after being deemed…...
N.J. synagogue collapses in fire, rabbi’s family escapes
6+ mon, 7+ hour ago (250+ words) A synagogue in Rutherford went up in flames early Friday, drawing a response from firefighters across Bergen County before the building collapsed. No injuries were reported, but police said a rabbi and his family escaped unharmed. The cause of the…...
Jersey Shore town could get its 1st Orthodox Jewish high school
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (433+ words) A view of the former Medex Home Health Center at 105 Sunset Ave. in Toms River, where a developer has proposed opening the township's first private Orthodox Jewish high school.Google Maps A fast-growing Orthodox Jewish community near the Jersey Shore…...
Rabbi: Zionism is not doctrine. I am a Zionist, and I abhor the current Israeli government.
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (683+ words) In the months after October 7, I stood on the street corner in Montclair, witnessing a pro-Palestinian protest in one of the busiest street corners of my town. Though there was no unified message in their signage, one particular chant wove…...
Making a difference starts with you
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (420+ words) Individuals who make a positive impact in their communities are honored with the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Awards.The Russell Berrie Foundation We are living in a time of mounting crises, but we don't need to hold out for…...