New Jersey
Israeli-media coverage mentioning New Jersey, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Sanz-Grabov Rebbe Rabbi Baruch Halberstam Passes Away at 70 in Borough Park
Rabbi Baruch Halberstam, the Sanz-Grabov Rebbe and founder of a major charitable hospitality network in Borough Park, died at 70 after a long illness. He led the community for six…
Miki Berkovich Reveals Dementia Diagnosis in New Documentary at Age 70
Miki Berkovich, Israel's legendary basketball player, has been diagnosed with dementia, as revealed in a recent documentary. His condition has worsened over the past two years, an…
Israeli Basketball Legend Miki Berkovich Revealed to Suffer from Severe Dementia
Miki Berkovich, Israel's basketball legend, suffers from severe dementia, revealed in a new documentary. His family shared the condition after keeping it private for over two year…
Rabbi Yosef Chaim Shneur Kotler Delivers First Lecture at Lakewood Yeshiva Continuing Family Legacy
Rabbi Yosef Chaim Shneur Kotler, son of Lakewood Yeshiva head Rabbi Aryeh Malkiel Kotler, gave his first lecture at the historic yeshiva in New Jersey, continuing the Kotler famil…
Erez Isakov Takes Ownership of Sharon Netanya Football Club, Aims for Promotion
Erez Isakov has acquired the Sharon Netanya football club in Liga Gimel and will serve as both owner and player. He aims to lead the team to promotion to Liga Bet, emphasizing str…
Jewish Bridal Boutique Owner Arrested, Leaving Customers Stranded in New Jersey
Ari Ladino and his mother, owners of a New Jersey Jewish bridal boutique, were arrested by ICE, leaving customers unable to access wedding dresses. The property owner intervened t…
Foreign Investment Shifts in US Real Estate Reveal Varied Trends by Nationality and Region
Foreign investment in US real estate has declined by nearly 20% in value and 14% in volume from April 2025 to March 2026, with notable differences among Canadian, Mexican, and Chi…
Czanzer Rebbe Hosts Grand Bris Ceremony for Grandson in Historic Synagogue
The Czanzer Rebbe hosted a bris ceremony for his grandson at a historic synagogue, with Rabbi Yaakov Meir Schechter performing the circumcision. This event is among many recent Ha…
Leading Hasidic Rebbes Mark Elul with Spiritual Gatherings and Celebrations Across Israel and Diaspora
Leading Hasidic rebbes across Israel and the diaspora marked the start of Elul with spiritual speeches, blessings, and community celebrations. Events included gatherings in Ashdod…
Hasidic Leaders Gather Across Israel and Abroad for Spiritual Events Ahead of High Holidays
Ahead of the Jewish High Holidays, Hasidic leaders and communities in Israel and the US held various spiritual gatherings, celebrations, and preparations, including visits by prom…
Grandfather Charged After Fatal Boating Accident Kills Two Grandchildren in New Jersey
A boating accident in New Jersey’s Barnegat Bay killed two young siblings after their grandfather, who was intoxicated, crashed the boat into a navigation marker. The grandfather…
New Teffilin Theft Sparks Community Response and Inspires Volunteer’s Spiritual Renewal in New Jersey
A teaching assistant in New Jersey mistakenly took and discarded community tefillin, prompting the purchase of new ones. This led to a volunteer, Billy Spiro, overcoming his fears…
Satmar Rebbe Dances Vigorously at Granddaughter's Wedding in Israel
The Satmar Rebbe from Klausenburg celebrated the wedding of his confidant's granddaughter in Israel, performing traditional blessings and dances, with family and visiting relative…
Fisher Brothers Real Estate Firm Plans $100 Million Bond Offering on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
Fisher Brothers, led by Martin Edelman, plans to raise $100 million through a bond offering on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, leveraging its extensive US real estate portfolio. The…
11-Year-Old Boy Finds Rare Megalodon Tooth in New Jersey Rocks
Thousands Gather for Grand Celebrations and Memorials in Hasidic Communities Worldwide
Hasidic communities worldwide recently held major religious events including memorials, celebrations, and spiritual gatherings. Thousands attended the 14th yahrzeit of the Shomrei…
New Jersey Rebbe Spotted with Followers in Country Hills Amid Major Hasidic Events
The Rebbe of Zvhil celebrated his son's brit milah in Beitar Illit with hundreds attending. The funeral of Rabbi Tzvi Ze'ev Berger was held in Monsey after arrival from Switzerlan…
Joshua Kushner Buys Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 Billion, Expanding Into Sports
Joshua Kushner, brother of Jared Kushner, purchased the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion, expanding his investment portfolio from technology into sports. His firm Thrive Capit…
New Jersey Man Admits $47 Million Fraud Targeting Local Haredi Community
Leading Torah Scholar Visits Prominent Supporters in Jerusalem Ahead of Wedding
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch visited Torah supporters Benjamin and Rabbi Eliyahu Shlosberg in Jerusalem to honor the upcoming wedding of Rabbi Eliyahu's son, discussing Torah growth…
Chef Aryeh Shpilman Releases New Song Celebrating Son’s Wedding in Special Album
Aryeh Shpilman, a chef and singer from Lakewood, New Jersey, releases a new song "Chaim Sheyesh" for his son's wedding, included in his album "Kol Aryeh" featuring family mileston…
Weizmann Scientists Decode DNA Repair Enzyme Preferences Linked to Mutation Patterns and Cancer
Weizmann Institute scientists identified DNA repair enzymes’ sequence and structural preferences, explaining mutation patterns in human evolution and cancer. Their findings may en…
Spinka Hasidic Leader Rabbi Beis Shmuel Tzvi Horowitz Dies at 58 in Williamsburg
Rabbi Beis Shmuel Tzvi Horowitz, the Spinka Hasidic Rebbe and leader of the Yeshurun community in Williamsburg, New York, died at 58. He was a revered Torah scholar and spiritual…
American Social Media Star Hassan Piker Stirs Controversy Among Democrats With Pro-Palestinian Views
Hassan Piker, a major American social media figure known for his radical left views and sharp criticism of Israel, refuses to apologize for his statements despite accusations of a…
OPC Reports 94% Revenue Surge Driven by US Energy Margins and Dollar Shift
OPC reported a 94% revenue increase in Q2 2026, driven by higher US energy margins, full ownership of key US plants, and a currency reporting change benefiting Israeli operations…
Young Yeshiva Student Battles for Life After Drowning in New Jersey Pool
A 24-year-old student from Lakewood's BMG Yeshiva is in critical condition after drowning in a pool. The community is holding prayer vigils and has added a spiritual name to aid h…
Young Cancer Survivors Share Healing Journey on Dutch Sailing Trip Amid Personal Losses
An Israeli nonprofit organized an eight-day sailing trip in the Netherlands for young cancer survivors, including 21-year-old Roni Hamburger, who lost her brother in military serv…
Radical Leftist Hasan Piker Gains Influence with Sharp Anti-Israel Rhetoric
Hasan Piker, a radical leftist commentator with millions of followers, faces UK visa revocation over his anti-Israel views and is under U.S. investigation for a Cuba trip. He rema…
US Jewish Communities Train Worshippers as Security Amid Rising Antisemitic Threats
Amid a surge in antisemitic attacks in the US, Jewish communities have trained thousands of worshippers to serve as volunteer security at synagogues, replacing traditional securit…
Distressed Funds Set to Profit Millions as Simad Summer Camps Assets Sell Above Book Value
Simad announced asset sales of summer camps pledged to bondholders at premiums above book value, raising hopes for full bond repayment after a major embezzlement scandal. Distress…
Marla Maples Opens Up on Life with Donald Trump, Spiritual Ties to Israel, and New Wellness Venture
Marla Maples, Donald Trump's ex-wife, discusses their past, her spiritual ties to Israel, and a new Hebrew wellness app. She recalls surviving a gunpoint robbery by praying a Jewi…
Israeli Historian Receives $250,000 Compensation After US University Cancels Appointment Over Genocide Comments
Israeli historian Raz Segal will receive $250,000 from the University of Minnesota after it canceled his appointment as head of its Holocaust and Genocide Studies center due to hi…
Israeli Musician Verbally Attacked in Pennsylvania Burger King, Employee Fired and Raises Nearly $100K Online
Israeli musician Rami Feinstein was verbally attacked by a Burger King employee in Pennsylvania for wearing a Star of David necklace. The employee was fired and subsequently raise…
Uber Driver Impersonates Trump Advisor, Scams Thousands from US Visa Applicants
A Turkish Uber driver was arrested in New Jersey for impersonating a Trump advisor and scamming thousands from US visa applicants using AI-generated images.
Simad Holdings May Sell Summer Camps Above Book Value, Boosting Institutional Bondholders’ Prospects
Simad Holdings, after collapsing amid financial misconduct allegations, may sell its U.S. summer camps above book value, improving prospects for Israeli institutional bondholders…
Trump Reveals How US Attack on Iran Was Halted After Gulf Allies' Intervention
Donald Trump revealed that a major US military strike on Iran was stopped after Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iran requested a pause to pursue negotiations. The planned attack was th…
Swastikas Spray-Painted Inside Synagogue in New Jersey's 'Bnei Brak of America' Sparks Hate Crime Probe
Lakewood, New Jersey police are investigating after swastikas were spray-painted inside a synagogue, treating it as a hate crime. The city, known as the "Bnei Brak of America" for…
Israel on High Alert Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions and Threats to Regional Allies
Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, Israel raises military alert while awaiting President Trump's decision on possible strikes. Iran threatens retaliation against Israel and Gulf st…
Jesse Eisenberg Donates Kidney, Reflects on Jewish Roots and Hollywood Career
Actor Jesse Eisenberg donated a kidney anonymously in December, motivated by responsibility and inspired by his wife. At the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, he discussed his Jewish he…
Over 300 Kg of Marijuana Worth $3.3 Million Seized from Vehicle with Two Haredi Men in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania police arrested two Haredi men transporting over 300 kg of marijuana and 200 THC vape cartridges worth $3.3 million on the I-76 highway. Both men, from New Jersey, fa…
Driver Sentenced for Deliberate Crashes into Chabad Headquarters in Brooklyn
BHI Provides $40 Million Guarantee Framework to Support Doral Renewables' US Clean Energy Projects
BHI, Bank Hapoalim's US commercial arm, is providing a $40 million guarantee framework to support Doral Renewables' development of renewable energy projects in the US. This partne…
Jared Kushner Turns Political Influence Into Over $1 Billion Real Estate and Investment Empire
Jared Kushner has leveraged his political ties from the Trump administration and Gulf state relationships to build a private investment fund and real estate holdings worth over $1…
Israeli Foreign Ministry Launches Paid Global Social Media Campaign to Boost Israel's Image
Israel’s Foreign Ministry has launched a paid social media campaign to recruit over 300,000 global activists, mainly from Jewish communities, to promote Israel’s image online. The…
North American Jewish Educators Launch New Zionist Education Program in Israel
Twelve Jewish educators from North America began a new fellowship in Israel to reshape Zionist education in diaspora schools, combining historical study and curriculum development…
Four-Year-Old Girl Dies After Drowning in Lakewood Pool
Four-year-old Bailey Sanders from Lakewood, New Jersey, died after drowning in a pool despite rescue efforts and hospital treatment.
Michael Chilka Signs With New York Cosmos in US Third Division
Israeli defender Michael Chilka has joined New York Cosmos in the USL League One, continuing his career in American soccer after successful spells in Israel and the US second and…
Kodynov Rebbe Visits Grandfather’s Grave Ahead of Tisha B’Av Fast
Ahead of the Tisha B’Av fast, the Kodynov Rebbe honored his grandfather’s 48th yahrzeit by praying at his grave and leading prayers in Bnei Brak. Concurrently, multiple Hasidic co…
