Jersey Tribe Celebrates Israel's Independence

A cross selection of New Jersey's young Jewish adults danced the night away at Maxwell's on Thursday, as they celebrated Israel's independence day. The evening, which was co-sponsored by the Jersey Tribe, a Jewish organization for young adults in New Jersey.

"I think it's fantastic," said Rebecca Missel, founder of the Jersey Tribe. For a lot of the people in attendance, Missel said, "this is really the only way that they're going to celebrate Israel."

The main event of the night was a performance by the Shuk, an Israeli folk band, which had the crowd on their feet and dancing to the music. 

Hoboken resident Matt Meistrich, 40, said he came to the event because many of his friends were going.

"There's a strong Jewish community in Hoboken," Meistrich said.