New Jersey

Three Israelis killed as small plane crashes in Maryland woods, aircraft found following day

The three people on board were identified as Israelis, the Foreign Ministry confirmed on Monday. Their names have not been revealed.

A Piper PA-28 Cherokee, light aircraft built by Piper Aircraft, UK, 8th September 1975; Illustrative.
An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

Israeli woman sues New Jersey rabbi for sexual assault, defamation

 The seal of the US Justice Department is seen on the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023.

New Jersey man charged for attempting to aid ISIS, planned US attack on synagogues

Mark Levenson, Co-Chair, New Jersey-Israel Commission

Co-Chair of New Jersey-Israel Commission speaks at Jpost Conference


Mamma Mia! Quarter-ton of pasta dumped onto New Jersey roadside

The mystery behind this spaghetti scandal has left some people stumped, but some are using it to point out how this New Jersey town doesn't have community garbage pickup.

 Pasta (Illustrative)

Trade between Israel and New Jersey valued at over $1.7B - report

New data illustrates New Jersey’s role in Israel’s foreign investment ecosystem, and the Middle Eastern country’s value to the New Jersey economy.

 "Welcome to New Jersey - Garden State Parkway" sign at the south end of New Jersey State Route 444

Renaissance-era Italian ark restored, sent to New Jersey synagogue

The ark in question was constructed in 1525 but disappeared before World War II. Now, the restored ark is going to its new home: Lakewood, New Jersey.

 A 16th Century Holy Ark from a synagogue in Italy is set to find a new home in New Jersey after being successfully restored.

NJ's governor needs to support Armenian-Americans - opinion

Since the fall of 2020, Azerbaijan, a country led by the petro-dictator Ilham Aliyev, has escalated tensions with Armenia by launching an illegal war, attacking the territorial integrity of Armenia.

 NEW JERSEY GOV. Phil Murphy addresses supporters at an election night event in Asbury Park, in November 2021, when he was voted in for a second term.

Jewish Jersey City mayor who responded to 2019 antisemitic attack, running for governor

Steven Fulop, the mayor of Jersey City who responded to the 2019 attack on a kosher supermarket, is running for governor of New Jersey in 2025.

 Jersey City Director of Public Safety James Shea and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop walk past emergency workers at the scene the day after an hours-long gun battle with two men around a kosher market in Jersey City, New Jersey, US, December 11, 2019.

Uber driver donates kidney to passenger, sparking lifelong friendship

An Uber driver donated his kidney to a passenger, forever changing the trajectory of an elderly dialysis patient's life. 

 Uber ride.

Leading NY security groups announce new initiative called 'Jewish Security Alliance'

New York and New Jersey came in first and third, respectively, among states having the highest number of reported antisemitic incidents.

 Orthodox Jews in New York

New Jersey launches new economic development office in Israel

According to Choose New Jersey board member Mark Levinson, Israel and New Jersey are already trading a lot. He said there was around $1.7 billion in trade between the states.

 From left: Wes Mathews, president of Choose New Jersey; Chemi Peres, managing partner of the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation; and Mark Levinson, Choose New Jersey Board Member.

New Jersey-Israel Commission holds concert in honor of Black History Month

The concert, which fused spiritual gospel songs and Israeli melodies, included performances by Melonie Daniels and Dr. Pauline Plummer.

Symphony of Brotherhood concert

Rabbi Kanievsky's pants taken off of auction after media queries

A US auctioneer wanted to sell pants Rabbi Haim Kanievsky wore "for a long time" but took it down after media queries. Some buyers demand it be put back up.

 RABBI CHAIM KANIEVSKY in his humble Bnei Brak home, June 2021.