The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/new-jersey/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png New Jersey | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/new-jersey/ 32 32 Former Gaza surgeon and staunch Israel critic wins NJ Democratic US House primary https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-gaza-surgeon-and-staunch-israel-critic-wins-nj-democratic-us-house-primary/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:46:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835919 Egypt-born US veteran Adam Hamawy wins by some 12 points despite scrutiny over ties to 'Blind Sheikh' terror convict; expected to serve in Congress after November's statewide vote

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]]> Facing scrutiny over ‘Blind Sheikh’ ties, anti-Israel NJ candidate says he condemns antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-nj-candidate-facing-scrutiny-over-blind-sheikh-ties-says-he-condemns-antisemitism/ Sat, 30 May 2026 02:31:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833123 Adam Hamawy, a Democrat running for US Congress who opposes Iron Dome and volunteered in Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war, tells JTA that safety of Muslims and Jews is 'intertwined'

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]]> Harsh Israel critic Analilia Mejía wins US House seat in New Jersey special election https://www.timesofisrael.com/harsh-israel-critic-analilia-mejia-wins-us-house-seat-in-new-jersey-special-election/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:29:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3804876 Bernie Sanders ally who has accused Israel of genocide will fill NJ's 11th district seat until January; AIPAC had boosted Mejía in primary by opposing more moderate Tom Malinowski

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]]> Sanders ally who accuses Israel of genocide wins NJ race in which AIPAC opposed her rival https://www.timesofisrael.com/bernie-sanders-ally-who-accuses-israel-of-genocide-wins-nj-race-in-which-aipac-opposed-her-rival/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:46:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3753818 Analilia Mejia declared winner of special election for US House seat a week after voting; lobby group has defended its campaign against Tom Malinowski, who questioned unconditional aid for Israel

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]]> Far-left candidate leads New Jersey race after AIPAC campaigns against her pro-Israel rival https://www.timesofisrael.com/far-left-candidate-leads-new-jersey-race-after-aipac-campaigns-against-her-pro-israel-rival/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:54:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3749794 Jewish leaders slam lobby after Analilia Mejia's surprise showing in primary against Tom Malinowski, who refused to rule out limits on aid to Israel; race still too early to call

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]]> Jewish caricature in Ukrainian Christmas tradition appears at NJ church, drawing criticism https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-caricature-in-ukrainian-christmas-tradition-appears-at-nj-church-drawing-criticism/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:53:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3735778 Church shares video of man dressed as Hasidic Jew who refers to himself as a 'zhyd' while carrying a sack of coins and dancing with the devil

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]]> Jersey City’s outgoing Jewish mayor signs antisemitism laws as ‘guardrail’ for successor https://www.timesofisrael.com/jersey-citys-outgoing-jewish-mayor-signs-antisemitism-laws-as-guardrail-for-successor/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:29:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733452 After almost 13 years in office, Steven Fulop says his final moves look to ensure next administration doesn't go in 'adverse' direction, alienate Jewish community

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]]> Child seriously hurt after rock thrown at bus of Jewish third graders in New Jersey https://www.timesofisrael.com/child-seriously-hurt-after-rock-thrown-at-bus-of-jewish-third-graders-in-new-jersey/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:24:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3730565 8-year-old undergoes surgery for fractured skull after rock smashes window on New Jersey Turnpike; police probing incident as aggravated assault

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]]> New Jersey city accidentally raises Palestinian flag on intifada anniversary https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-jersey-city-accidentally-raises-palestinian-flag-on-intifada-anniversary/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:00:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3709368 Hoboken mayor apologizes, saying he was unaware that he was marking mass uprising against Israel after Palestinian residents asked him to raise flag

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]]> In NJ governor’s race, Democrat beats GOP rival whose aide spurned ‘money from Jews’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-nj-governors-race-democrat-beats-gop-rival-whose-aide-spurned-money-from-jews/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:33:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3681605 Mikie Sherrill bests Trump-backed Jack Ciattarelli, who said aide had been misunderstood and cast himself as Israel supporter, enjoyed support of New Jersey Orthodox Jewish leaders

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]]> Gubernatorial contests in NJ and Virginia, NYC mayoral race among major US elections on Tuesday https://www.timesofisrael.com/gubernatorial-contests-in-nj-and-virginia-nyc-mayoral-race-among-major-us-elections-on-tuesday/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:46:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3680685 Elections across country will be first since Trump returned to White House earlier this year, with the president featuring prominently in many races

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]]> Aide to Republican candidate for NJ governor says he isn’t ‘taking money from Jews’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/aide-to-republican-candidate-for-nj-governor-says-he-isnt-taking-money-from-jews/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:42:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3671634 Jack Ciattarelli comes under fire from Democratic rival Mikie Sherrill after he doesn't condemn remarks made in front of him at campaign dinner with Muslim group

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]]> New Jersey rabbi assaulted outside his home, helped by bystander; both lightly hurt https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-jersey-rabbi-assaulted-outside-his-home-helped-by-bystander-both-lightly-hurt/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:02:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3657473 40-year-old man arrested and charged with two counts of simple assault after attack on Teaneck Rabbi Avraham Wein; officials denounce antisemitism, though motive not established

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]]> US sues over November anti-Israel protest outside New Jersey synagogue https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-sues-over-november-anti-israel-protest-outside-new-jersey-synagogue/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:19:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3653001 DOJ lawsuit against Party for Socialism and Liberation, Muslims for Palestine and other activists cites law usually used to prosecute people who block access to abortion clinics

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]]> Two Israelis sentenced to years in US prisons for separate fraud scams https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-israelis-sentenced-to-years-in-us-prisons-for-separate-fraud-scams/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:40:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3644949 Daniel Dadoun gets 40 months for $3.2 million swindle of federal COVID aid program; accountant Hava Yfrah-Austin gets 51 months for defrauding 2 businesses out of at least $10 million

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