The Jewish Link of New Jersey

The Jewish Link of New Jersey (JLNJ) started in March 2013 as a community-focused newspaper for Bergen County. By 2015, we broadened our reach to include Union and Essex Counties, and in 2016, we added Passaic and Middlesex Counties to our coverage. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, hyper-local news in full color, featuring engaging articles, Divrei Torah, columns, and opinion pieces penned by writers who have deep ties to our communities. JLNJ serves as a platform and voice for the vibrant and growing religious communities in Bergen, Middlesex, Essex, Union, and Passaic Counties. This includes areas such as Bergenfield, Elizabeth/Hillside, Englewood, Fair Lawn, Linden, Fort Lee, Livingston, New Milford, Paramus, Springfield, Teaneck, Tenafly, and West Orange. In Middlesex County, we report on East Brunswick, Edison, and Highland Park, as well as Passaic and Clifton. Dedicated to showcasing the richness of our diverse Jewish community, JLNJ strives for honesty and transparency in our reporting. We frequently highlight local schools, synagogues, community organizations, and our youth and school sports leagues.

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Drowning in Credit Card Debt? Here’s What You Need to Know

2 days ago | jewishlink.news | David Siegel

You owe $50,000 in credit card debt. Interest rates are over 25%. Even while making minimum monthly payments, your balances keep rising—some at nearly 28%. You’re barely managing to keep up with your mortgage. You’ve borrowed from family and don’t know how you’ll pay them back. You’re unsure if you can afford summer camp for your kids. You’re considering raiding your retirement savings just to get by. You often imagine what life would be like without the weight of credit card debt.
The Future of Simcha: BaRock Orchestra Gears Up for Its Busiest Summer Yet

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.
Nach: Is It Only for Girls?

1 week ago | jewishlink.news | Mordechai Schmutter

No one ever talks about Nach. Well, sometimes the rav talks about it. But most rabbis do not. They don’t even talk about the second half of the parsha. They’re saving that for some rainy day if they ever run out of things to talk about on the first half of the parsha. So most people have a pretty solid knowledge of what happens at the beginning of every parsha, and a fuzzy-at-best knowledge of the end.
Renewal’s Record-Smashing Spring

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.
Renewal’s Record-Smashing Spring

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.
Don’t Stare, Don’t Turn the Other Way, Say Hello!

2 weeks ago | jewishlink.news | Nina Glick

Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting Eric. Upon entering the office of my ophthalmologist I noticed that among the people sitting in the waiting room was a man in a wheelchair who obviously to me was born with cerebral palsy. It is, as you know, easy for me to recognize such a disability as our daughter was born that way. I passed him as I walked in to see the doctor as my turn had been called and greeted him. He immediately said hi.
Ai Ai Ai! - The Jewish Link

2 weeks ago | jewishlink.news | Mordechai Schmutter

Is AI a useful tool? Is it something we should be worried about? Will it replace us? These are all questions it’s important to be asking nowadays, but we can’t ask the internet because, frankly, its answers will be suspect. I think that’s why I’ve gotten a lot of requests in the past year to write about it. I don’t want to, because I’ve only tried using it about three times. The first time was a little over a year ago, when I was writing an article about painting a wall.
Fulop’s Letter to NJ Jewish Community Falls Flat on Voters, Community Advocates

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.
The Fox - The Jewish Link

3 weeks ago | jewishlink.news | Eli Azizollahoff

When I was 12 years old I received a white leather ArtScroll women’s siddur for my bat mitzvah. That same year my father received the news that he had heart disease. The following 15 years were filled with daily prayers to Hashem for my father’s health, well-being and long life. A decade and a half of facial oil, makeup and tears dyeing the page of Shema Koleinu in the Amidah, and a decade and half of wonderful moments and memories with my father.
For Me It Was Deja Vu

3 weeks ago | jewishlink.news | Nina Glick

It was quite late on Sunday evening that an email was shared about the fact that Edan Alexander was to be released from captivity on Monday and everyone was invited to Huyler Park in Tenafly to demonstrate support, relief and celebration for the Alexander family who are Tenafly residents. In my estimation it did not matter where Edan was from. He is related to each of us. The Jewish people are one family no matter where our home is. Without a moment of hesitation I knew that I needed to be there.