Early Morning Lakewood Fire Rips Through Westgate Orthodox Jewish Community
A two-alarm fire erupted around 4 a.m. this morning at the Westgate apartment complex, a high-density Orthodox Jewish community located near the Jackson-Lakewood border. Flames tore through one of the buildings at…
Elderly Jewish man attacked, slashed in Williamsburg
NEW YORK, NY – Police are investigating a bias-motivated attack and slashing in Brooklyn against an elderly Jewish man. The New York City Police Department is seeking the assistance of the public…
Police investigating after Jewish man and infant victim of anti-semitism
CENTRAL CITY, PA – Central Detective Division is requesting public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a harassment case. On June 15, at around 8:15 am, a man and his 1-year-old…
Man Who Killed 11 In Jewish Synagogue Shooting Found Guilty On 63 Charges
Man Who Killed 11 In Jewish Synagogue Shooting Found Guilty On 63 Charges Kate Anderson on June 16, 2023 Robert Bowers was found guilty by a jury on all charges Friday after…
Mo Hill thanks Jewish community for their Election Day support
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill today thanked members of the township’s Orthodox Jewish community for their support today in a last minute get out the vote message…
Jewish residents bombarded with election texts in Toms River by Hill, Ambrosio
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents in Toms River are reeling today after some received nearly a dozen texts from political candidates Mo Hill and Geri Ambrosio trying to influence their vote in…
‘He Must Be Stopped’: Jewish Conservatives Launch ‘Jews Against Soros’ Coalition
‘He Must Be Stopped’: Jewish Conservatives Launch ‘Jews Against Soros’ Coalition Kate Anderson on May 31, 2023 Two Jewish conservatives launched a campaign attacking George Soros Wednesday, arguing that criticism of the…
Staten Island Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime Against Jewish Man
STATEN ISLAND, NY – A Staten Island man has recently pleaded guilty to attempted assault as a hate crime after punching a Jewish man wearing a hoodie emblazoned with the Israeli Defense…
Sizable Explosive device thrown At Jewish Residents in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Two pickup trucks in Lakewood Township, New Jersey approached a group of Jewish residents walking down the street, sped off and seconds later, an explosion was seen nearby. Police…
‘Fundamental Human Rights’: Over 160 Jewish Groups Urge UN To Adopt Antisemitism Definition
‘Fundamental Human Rights’: Over 160 Jewish Groups Urge UN To Adopt Antisemitism Definition Kate Anderson on May 18, 2023 A letter signed by over 160 Jewish organizations called on the United Nations…
Jewish leaders in Toms River call out Mo Hill, Press Secretary for lying about endorsement of opponent
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Last week, Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill issued a press release stating the Toms River Jewish Community Council (VAAD), long-time allies who helped the mayor get elected…
Jewish Man Attacked While Entering New York Synagogue Amid Spike In Antisemitic Hate Crimes
Jewish Man Attacked While Entering New York Synagogue Amid Spike In Antisemitic Hate Crimes Kate Anderson on May 8, 2023 A Jewish man was attacked in the Queens borough of New York…
Jewish community split between Hill, Ambrosio in Toms River Mayoral race
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a rare split between the Orthodox Jewish religious community and their community leaders, the leaders of the Toms River Jewish Community Council (VAAD) has announced they will…
Jewish Reporter Files Lawsuit After Allegedly Being Kicked Out Of A Bar For Being A ‘Zionist Fascist’
Jewish Reporter Files Lawsuit After Allegedly Being Kicked Out Of A Bar For Being A ‘Zionist Fascist’ Kate Anderson on May 1, 2023 A Jewish man filed a lawsuit late last week…
‘Your Antisemitism Is Showing’: New York City Council Members Refuse To Vote For ‘End Jewish Hatred’ Resolution
‘Your Antisemitism Is Showing’: New York City Council Members Refuse To Vote For ‘End Jewish Hatred’ Resolution Kate Anderson on April 28, 2023 Two members of the New York City Council refused…
Toms River Jewish Council pushes voter registration to stop Rodrick from defeating Hill
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Supporters of Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill are asking the Toms River Jewish community, Askanim, to register to vote to assist Hill’s election campaign. After polls showed Toms…
Twitter’s Efforts To Fight Antisemitism Receive Mixed Reviews From Jewish Advocates
Twitter’s Efforts To Fight Antisemitism Receive Mixed Reviews From Jewish Advocates Kate Anderson on April 23, 2023 Twitter recently changed its Hateful Conduct policy and took steps to properly identify anti-Israel media…
Jewish Students Canceled Event With Israeli Speaker. Professors Say They Succumbed To Pressure
Jewish Students Canceled Event With Israeli Speaker. Professors Say They Succumbed To Pressure Kate Anderson on April 21, 2023 The Jewish Law Student Association (JLSA) backed out of an event at Yale…
Orthodox Jewish bloc vote appears split between Hill and Ambrosio in Toms River GOP primary
TOMS RIVER, NJ (OP-ED) – A recent survey allegedly conducted by the Mo Hill campaign to gauge voter opinions in Toms River appears to have backfired for the Toms River mayor. Hill,…
FBI Investigating Swastika Carved Into Jewish Student’s Back As An Alleged Hate Crime
FBI Investigating Swastika Carved Into Jewish Student’s Back As An Alleged Hate Crime Kate Anderson on April 20, 2023 A Jewish student in Las Vegas, Nevada, was allegedly the victim of a…
NYPD investigating anti-semitic attacks targeting Jewish group
QUEENS, NY – The NYPD is investigating a pattern of aggravated harassment and menacing incidents involving anti-Semitic remarks within the 101 Precinct. Two incidents were reported on April 7, 2023, one at…