As the governor of New Jersey, it's not surprising that Phil Murphy has made numerous trips to Israel in the last decade. New Jersey's demographics have been changing, with the predominantly ultra-Orthodox city of Lakewood growing rapidly. The high birth rates in Lakewood are comparable to those in Modi'in Illit, Israel, and there are now an estimated 120,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews living in New Jersey, the majority of whom are in Lakewood. Along with the state of New York, New Jersey has become a hub for Orthodox Jews in America.
The Jewish Vote May Return
The Jewish Vote May Return
The Jewish Vote May Return
As the governor of New Jersey, it's not surprising that Phil Murphy has made numerous trips to Israel in the last decade. New Jersey's demographics have been changing, with the predominantly ultra-Orthodox city of Lakewood growing rapidly. The high birth rates in Lakewood are comparable to those in Modi'in Illit, Israel, and there are now an estimated 120,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews living in New Jersey, the majority of whom are in Lakewood. Along with the state of New York, New Jersey has become a hub for Orthodox Jews in America.