NJ-11 Congress Candidates Will Discuss Antisemitism, Israel At Bloomfield Synagogue

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield will host two April events with U.S. Congress candidates in New Jersey’s 11th district.

Rabbi Marc Katz will speak with Analilia Mejia and Joe Hathaway about their vision for the future of America and New Jersey.

According to a news release, the discussion will feature special attention to issues involving the Jewish community, including antisemitism, Israel and synagogue security.

The conversation with Hathaway will take place on Monday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m.

The conversation with Mejia will take place on Tuesday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m.

The events are free and open to the public. They will take place at Temple Ner Tamid, 936 Broad Street in Bloomfield. Guests are welcome to register for either night or attend both programs. Learn more or register online here.

The programs will also be available for streaming on the YouTube channel for Temple Ner Tamid.

When Mikie Sherrill was elected governor, she was required to resign from her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. A special primary election was held in February to determine the Democratic and Republican nominees to fill her unexpired seat. Mejia won the Democratic Party nod, and Hathaway earned the GOP endorsement. They will match up against independent candidate Alan Bond in a special general election for all the marbles on April 16.

The 11^th district encompasses several towns in Essex, Morris and Passaic counties, including Bloomfield.

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