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…
Bomb threat reported at Cherry Hill Jewish community Center
CHERRY HILL, NJ – The Cherry Hill Police Department on Tuesday reported a bomb threat was called in at the Katz Jewish Community Center at around 8:40 am. “Police and Investigators from…
Jackson Township Orthodox Jewish Chaplains Spreading Awareness in Morris County
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – It was a rough time for Jackson Township back in May of 2018. The township was being sued by multiple Orthodox Jewish entities claiming town officials were trying…
Elderly employees beaten, school busses burglarized at Brooklyn Jewish Recreation Center
BROOKLYN, NY – The New York City Police Department is reporting that on February 24th, at 6:00, several individuals assaulted two 70-year-old Jewish school bus employees. The incident took place at the…
Jackson Mayor Defends Himself after Advocating for the Rights of Jewish School Children and Public Busing Services
Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina, who is currently defending himself and the township from multiple religious-based state and federal civil rights lawsuits has taken a stand against antisemitism…
BLM just spent $100,000 to bail out Louisville man who attempted to assassinate Jewish mayoral candidate
LOUISVILLE, KY – A man who attempted to murder Lousiville Mayoral Candidate Craig Greenberg has been freed from prison after Black Lives Matter activists posted a $100,000 bail for his release. On…
East Longmeadow Man Sentenced for Placing Firebomb at Entrance of Jewish Nursing Home and Lying to FBI
BOSTON – An East Longmeadow man was sentenced today in federal court in Springfield for placing a lit firebomb at the entrance of a Longmeadow senior health care facility on April 2,…
Woman reportedly upset after Jewish First Aid volunteers show up to help her: Not with you guys, no Jews
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A disturbing claim being reported today by the Lakewood Scoop alleges a woman who called for emergency medical services was greeted by Jewish first aid volunteers and wasn’t happy…
New Jersey Senate President Scaturi condemns rise in anti-semitic attacks against the Jewish community
Trenton – In light of recent attacks against the Jewish community locally and across the nation, Senator Troy Singleton and Senate President Nicholas Scutari introduced SCR-153, which would condemn all forms of anti-Semitism…
Ted Cruz stands in solidarity with Texas Jewish community
HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after attending Shabbat services at Congregation Beth Israel in Houston, one week after the hostage crisis during a Shabbat service at…
‘Jewish Community Was Targeted’: FBI Rules Texas Synagogue Attack As ‘Terrorism’
The FBI is investigating the Texas synagogue hostage standoff as a terrorist incident in which the Jewish community was targeted after initially ruling out antisemitism as a motive. “This is a terrorism-related…
Attacker who strangled, assaulted Jewish man walking home from synagogue gets 11 years in prison
BROOKLYN, NY – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that a man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for the strangulation and assault as hate crimes for the unprovoked…
Starbucks barista gives New Jersey jewish woman a personalized message of hate with her latte
WAYNE, NJ – A rabbi in Wayne, New Jersey said a female member of his congregation reported a coffee barista at the local Starbucks had a message for her, that Palestine will…
Ocean County Judge denies Jackson Township motion to dismiss Orthodox Jewish discrimination case
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Former New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal launched a lawsuit and investigation into the conduct of members of the Jackson Township Council, Planning Board, Zoning Board and Mayor…
Brooklyn man sentenced for hate crime after attacking, strangling Jewish man
BROOKLYN, NY – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that a man has been convicted of charges of strangulation and assault as hate crimes and other offenses for the unprovoked attack…
Jack Ciattarelli slammed for campaigning without permission at America’s largest Orthodox Jewish Yeshiva
LAKEWOOD, NJ – New Jersey GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli was condemned this week for bringing his political campaign to a private religious institution in Lakewood Township without asking for permission, according to…
Ciattarelli, Murphy battle each other for highly coveted Orthodox Jewish votes in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Who is going to get the coveted endorsement of the politically influential Lakewood VAAD? The council of the local community that advises members of the large Orthodox Jewish community…
Climate Activists Refuse To Speak At DC Statehood Rally Because Jewish Groups Will Attend
Elliot Dordick on October 20, 2021 The Washington, D.C., chapter of an environmentalist group rejected an invitation to speak at a left-leaning voting rights event because three Jewish groups would be present.…
Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce thanks Governor Phil Murphy against Ben and Jerry’s Antisemitism
Mr. Gidon Saar, the Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister of the State of Israel, sent a personal letter to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, thanking the Governor and his administration for…
Seda calls for Commissioners to stop sponsoring hate and bigotry in Ocean County
JACKSON, NJ – Ken Seda, a former Jackson Township resident and brother of past Jackson Mayor Mark Seda today called upon the Ocean County Board of Commissioners (formerly freeholders) to stop sponsoring…
Man charged for writing swastika on Queens synagogue
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Ramtin Rabenou, 41, has been charged with criminal mischief as a hate crime and other crimes for allegedly defacing the Rego Park Jewish Center…
AP: Stabbings, shootings, assaults weigh on US Jewish youth
Many young Jewish Americans are searching for ways to cope with a string of anti-Semitic attacks. (Jan. 8) For more on this story visit: https://apnews.com/cce65f400c17b004d4ec7d5ff5a0ff8c Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website:…
AG Grewal, OC Prosecutor Address Anti-Semitism in Wake of Jersey City Shooting
TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer hosted a round table discussion with religious and law enforcement leaders from around Ocean County on Thursday in light of the tragic shootings in Jersey City…
Jersey Shore Insider: Ocean County GOP Chairman Under Fire for Shielding Anti-Semitism Within Party
TOMS RIVER-Ocean County GOP Chairman Frank B. Holman, III is facing his latest challenge as a leader of the local Republican party this week as he continues to dodge action against two…
Feds Arrest Monmouth Man With Illegal Gun Stockpile Connected to Jersey City Shooting
NEWARK, N.J. – A Monmouth County man has been charged with being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today. The weapon in question was…
Top National, State GOP Leaders Condemn Anti-Semitism by Republican Club in New Jersey Town
JACKSON-In a joint statement today, Republican National Committee Committee congChairwoman Ronna McDaniel, New Jersey GOP Chairman Doug Steinhardt and New Jersey State Senator Robert Singer (R-Ocean/Monmouth County) denounced Facebook comments made by…
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