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Leah Adler
Lauren Turk of the Hangout, center, celebrates her store’s 5th anniversary by packing boxes of clothing for Israel with friends and family at Yad Leah.
April 30, 2026, 9:56 am
Turning gently used clothing into magic
Yad Leah and its volunteers collect garments for a second showing in Israel
By Leah Adler
Sarah Coykendall lectures at Kean University about hatred and how to handle it.
November 26, 2025, 9:57 am
Teaching the Holocaust to G3 and G4
Sarah Coykendall prepares the next generations to confront and combat hate
By Leah Adler
Ayala Goldman, left, Rabbi Adir Posy, and Meredith Yager
November 20, 2025, 9:56 am
Sharing ways to comfort the sick
Orthodox Union convenes local bikur cholim volunteers to learn together
By Leah Adler
This is a page from Chari Pere’s “Determination.” (Chari Pere)
October 30, 2025, 10:00 am
‘The resource that I wish I had’
Local filmmaker debuts animated short on reproductive health
By Leah Adler
Representatives of faith-based schools and organizations met in Holmdel to talk about safety, in response to the school shooting in Minneapolis. (Frames by Jamison)
September 25, 2025, 9:54 am
‘Our children are counting on us’
Interfaith school group gathers to talk about school safety in nonpublic schools
By Leah Adler
Operation Israel donated communications and computer equipment during the war with Iran.
September 11, 2025, 9:59 am
Fair Lawn-based Operation Israel gets protective equipment to the IDF
By Leah Adler
Rabbi David Weiss Halivni, left, and Rabbi Ronald Price worked together for years.
September 11, 2025, 9:56 am
‘Divrei Halev’
Rabbi Ronald Price talks about his teacher, Rabbi David Weiss Halivni
By Leah Adler
Chanie Chein talks about M54: The Institute for Insourcing, at a conference in Parsippany.
August 14, 2025, 5:08 pm
‘We experienced what it means to grow up’
Chabad couple creates space for reflection for two decades of alumni
By Leah Adler
Katie Katz
July 31, 2025, 9:56 am
New Jersey allocates funds for STEM in private schools
By Leah Adler
Jason Shames led a walkout in June. (JFNNJ)
July 31, 2025, 9:54 am
Antisemitism bill finally gains state committee approval
By Leah Adler
David Barkey of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey, left, and Linda Scherzer of the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest
July 24, 2025, 9:56 am
Jewish Federations of New Jersey counter Islamic council’s claim
NEA did not approve ending its educational relationship with the ADL  
By Leah Adler
Linda Scherzer and Rosie Bagolie, left, and Jason Shames
July 3, 2025, 9:56 am
Antisemitism bill vote canceled
Maneuver angers Jewish leaders in town to advocate for IHRA definition
By Leah Adler
Sophie Dubitsky takes a well-earned nap during one of her tours of duty.
June 26, 2025, 9:58 am
A proud vigil for parents of lone soldiers 
Sons and daughters serve far from Jersey in critical IDF reservist roles   
By Leah Adler
At right, police respond to reports of a gun; the weapons are in red boxes on the screen. (Photos courtesy ZeroEyes)
May 1, 2025, 9:59 am
Shuls add ZeroEyes to security arsenals
Former Navy SEALs and algorithms target possible gun incidents as they develop
By Leah Adler
JPlay, at Temple B’nai Abraham in Livingston, was in JASA’s first cohort; it opened in 2022.
April 10, 2025, 9:56 am
Jewish Kids Group comes to South Orange
Joins B’nai Abraham in Livingston in program from Atlanta-based program
By Leah Adler
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