Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law an Independent Prosecutor Bill that states the attorney general to take over death investigations at the hand of law enforcement. Additionally, if charges are pressed, the trial must take place in a county outside of where the incident occurred. Archange Antoine, Executive Director of Faith in New Jersey, issued this statement: “This is…
Statement in Response to Synagogue Shooting Today we take time to remember the precious lives that were lost at the Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue in Pittsburg, PA. These were people of God who were targeted due to their faith and ethnic background. This act is one in a long line of violence against the Jews that is created by…
On Monday, April 30, 2018, I was asked to accompany Bayron, a man seeking asylum in the US, to his Immigration Court hearing at the Rodino Federal Building, Newark, NJ. Bayron came to the US in 2016 across the Mexico/US border in Texas on foot with a toddler, fleeing violence in Honduras, widely known as one of the homes of…
Almost 200 activists canvassed 28 major train and bus stations around the state to collect more than 2,000 postcard signatures in support of expanding access to driver’s licenses in New Jersey NEW JERSEY — Today, almost 200 hundred grassroots activists participated in a massive canvassing effort during peak morning commuting hours across New Jersey that spanned from Fort Lee, NJ…
By Mark Di Ionno mdiionno@starledger.com, Columnist, The Star-Ledger The mansion on South Fullerton Street in Montclair is the kind of grand home that was bestowed a name when it was built in 1906. Red Gables is what it is called, because of the soaring Gothic roof lines, topped by a very Mediterranean terra cotta roof. It is the kind of…
Camden, NJ– More than one hundred local residents were joined by community leaders and elected officials, including Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez and Assemblywoman Patricia Egan Jones, at a rally for the expansion of access to driver’s licenses to more New Jersey residents. During the rally, speakers addressed the statewide benefits of allowing more drivers to be tested and trained for a…
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At the ending of Khutbahtul Jummah – Friday Sermon portion of Salahtul Jummah – Friday Worship Service it is practice of many Imams at Mosques across our nation, America and the world and throughout the centuries to recite by way of reminder to the faithful gathered the following verse from Islam’s sacred scripture, the Holy Quran, which begins: “Allah (God)…
WESTFIELD, NJ — Six protesters, including four clergy members, who were holding a sit-in at Congressman Leonard Lance’s office in Westfield to support “Dreamers” were arrested Monday, according to Westfield police. The Rev. Ann Ralosky and Rev. John Rogers of First Congregational Church in Montclair, Rabbi Elliott Tepperman of B’nai Keshet in Montclair, Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz of B’nai Abraham…
Job Title: Community Organizer Organization: Faith in New Jersey Location: South Jersey (Camden, Gloucester, Burlington, Cumberland & Atlantic Counties) Faith in New Jersey is a network of clergy and congregations working with our allies to advance a racial, immigration and economic justice agenda across the state. …