New Jersey

Too old for aliyah? This centenarian Jewish couple proved age is no barrier to moving to Israel

Sitting in their apartment on a sweltering summer afternoon, bowed by old age but not broken, Sandy and Rosalie tell the story of their lives, their aliyah, and their future.

SANDY & ROSALIE, at home: ‘If not now, when?’
The brother of Salvadoran man Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, who died in custody a week ago after suffering what ICE called a medical emergency, is consoled by the funeral officiant as he cries during his brother’s funeral at the Hillside Cemetery in Plainfield, New Jersey, US August 8, 2026.

Guatemalan man dies after medical emergency in NJ ICE detention facility, DHS says

Marine One carrying US President Donald Trump arrives at the Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, US, August 4, 2026.

NORAD intercepts two unauthorized aircraft as Trump watches LIV golf tourney in New Jersey

People vote at a polling location at the Metro Headquarters Building during California's state primary election in Los Angeles, California, on June 2, 2026.

Thousands of non-citizens register, hundreds vote in New Jersey elections due to software error


US court rules against woman fired by Catholic school over pregnancy

The art teacher was engaged at the time her pregnancy was announced, leading to the school firing her.

 Pregnant woman suffers from depression (Illustrative)

She stayed in Israel post-gap year and became a voluntary mayor

Racheli Adler: “My family knew that when I came to Israel for a gap year, I wasn’t returning. My parents built their life in a way that as soon as we were all here, they’d be able to come, too.”

 RACHELI FROMOWITZ ADLER, 31 FROM TEANECK, New Jersey, TO TZUR HADASSAH, 2010

WATCH: 'My first exposure to Jazz revealed depths I was unfamiliar with before'

LIVE: Israeli jazz guitarist and composer Inbar Fridman in conversation with jazz journalist Yotam Ziv.

Inbar Fridman

New York crane snaps and crashes into street, injuring six

Multiple civilians and firefighters suffered minor injuries when the crane boom, a 16-ton load of concrete being lifted and debris from the nearby building fell into the street.

Smoke is visible after a construction crane caught fire on a high-rise building in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., July 26, 2023

The next chapter of America's economic relationship with Israel is in New Jersey

As Israeli-Americans find success in this country, they are leaving an indelible mark on New Jersey. It’s time to acknowledge the significant contributions Israelis have made here.

 Israel-New Jersey Map

Kosherfest Kaput: Changing markets force closure of Kosher trade fair

In an email sent to exhibitors and attendees on Wednesday, the Kosherfest team announced that they had made the difficult decision to discontinue the event.

 Churros Original from Kiryat Malachi at Kosherfest.

Meteor the size of pork roll sandwich crashes through New Jersey home

The meteor, roughly 15.24 centimeters or six inches in size, is believed to be part of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower. Despite damage to the home, no injuries were reported.

 Illustration of an asteroid heading towards Earth

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.