
Elizabeth Kratz
Editor at The Jewish Link of New Jersey
Editor at The Jewish Link
Mom, writer, editor, kosher foodie, oenophile. Editor of The Jewish Link (https://t.co/s21g0hf89Q). @JLinkExpanded
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1 week ago |
jewishlink.news | Elizabeth Kratz
If Jewish music had a youth movement, BaRock Orchestra would be leading the rhythm—complete with a tuba, banjo, jazz saxophone and a dance floor that never stops moving. As BaRock Orchestra prepares for what promises to be its busiest wedding season yet, the secret of its success is no mystery: Say yes to the simcha, stay true to the music, and never stop having fun.
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1 week ago |
jewishlink.news | Elizabeth Kratz
In an unprecedented surge of life-saving altruism, nine kidney donations have taken place this past week—six on Tuesday, May 20th alone—with approximately 20 total donations facilitated by Renewal in the last month. This extraordinary momentum—with donations from 15 members of the Jewish communities in Teaneck, Bergenfield, Passaic, Edison and Riverdale in 2025 alone—reflects a powerful communal movement grounded in chesed, courage and spiritual purpose.
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1 week ago |
jewishlink.news | Elizabeth Kratz
In an unprecedented surge of life-saving altruism, nine kidney donations have taken place this past week—six on Tuesday, May 20th alone—with approximately 20 total donations facilitated by Renewal in the last month. This extraordinary momentum—with donations from 15 members of the Jewish communities in Teaneck, Bergenfield, Passaic, Edison and Riverdale in 2025 alone—reflects a powerful communal movement grounded in chesed, courage and spiritual purpose.
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3 weeks ago |
jewishlink.news | Elizabeth Kratz
In the primary race for governor of New Jersey, many candidates are jockeying to be heard. There are six Democrats and four Republicans, all vying for their respective party nominations. Some are canvassing, others are holding meet-and-greets and fundraisers, quite a few are sending text messages and push-polls; and one in particular is sending letters to the Jewish community, giving them—surprisingly— a very clear reason to find someone else to vote for.
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1 month ago |
jewishlink.news | Elizabeth Kratz
Last week, The Jewish Link published an important story on our cover, entitled “Linden’s Jews Object to Proposed Zoning Ordinance.” It was written by our longtime reporter Debra Rubin; it took several weeks for it to see the light of day because much of the activity happened right before the Pesach holiday began and we generally don’t print the paper during Chol Hamoed.
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