schedule13damend2.htm

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No.2)*

American Bancorp of New Jersey, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

02407E104

(CUSIP Number)

Lawrence B. Seidman, 100 Misty Lane, Parsippany, NJ 07054

(973) 952-0405

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to
Receive Notices and Communications)

December 30, 2008

(Date of Event which Requires Filling of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of ·· 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1 (f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. ( )

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See · 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 576152102

	1.	Seidman and Associates, LLC 22-3343079

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group* (a.) (X) (b.) ( )

	3.	SEC USE ONLY

	4.	Source of Funds* WC

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to items 2(d) or 2(e) ( )

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization New Jersey

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 121,025

		8.	Shared Voting Power

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 121,025

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 121,025

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount Represented by Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ( )

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 1.11

	14.	Type of Reporting Person OO

SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 576152102

	1.	Seidman Investment Partnership, LP 22-3360359

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group* (a.) (X) (b.) ( )

	3.	SEC USE ONLY

	4.	Source of Funds* WC

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to items 2(d) or 2(e) ( )

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization New Jersey

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 118,474

		8.	Shared Voting Power

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 118,474

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 118,474

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount Represented by Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ( )

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 1.09

	14.	Type of Reporting Person PN

SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 576152102

	1.	Seidman Investment Partnership II, LP 22-3603662

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group* (a.) (X) (b.) ( )

	3.	SEC USE ONLY

	4.	Source of Funds* WC

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to items 2(d) or 2(e) ( )

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization New Jersey

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 118,474

		8.	Shared Voting Power

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 118,474

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 118,474

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount Represented by Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ( )

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 1.09

	14.	Type of Reporting Person PN

SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 576152102

	1.	Broad Park Investors, LLC 22-6759307

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group* (a.) (X) (b.) ( )

	3.	SEC USE ONLY

	4.	Source of Funds* WC

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to items 2(d) or 2(e) ( )

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization New Jersey

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 161,364

		8.	Shared Voting Power

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 161,364

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 161,364

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount Represented by Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ( )

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 1.49

	14.	Type of Reporting Person OO

SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 576152102

	1.	Lawrence B. Seidman ###-##-####

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group* (a.) (X) (b.) ( )

	3.	SEC USE ONLY

	4.	Source of Funds* PF, WC

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to items 2(d) or 2(e) ( )

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization U.S.A.

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 529,086

		8.	Shared Voting Power

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 529,086

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 529,086

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount Represented by Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ( )

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 4.87

	14.	Type of Reporting Person IN

This statement on Schedule 13 D which was filed on July 27, 2007 on behalf of Seidman and Associates, L.L.C (“SAL”), Seidman Investment Partnership, L.P. (“SIP”), Seidman Investment Partnership II, L.P. (“SIPII”), Broad Park Investors, L.L.C. (“Broad Park”), Lawrence Seidman individually (“Seidman”), and other Seidman clients ("Seidman clients") collectively, the (“Reporting Persons”) with respect to the Reporting Persons’ beneficial ownership of shares of Common stock (“the Shares”) of American Bancorp of New Jersey, Inc., a New Jersey corporation, (“the Company”) is hereby amended as set forth below: Such statement on Schedule 13D is hereinafter referred to as the “Schedule 13D”. Terms used herein which are defined in the Schedule 13D shall have their respective meanings set forth in the Schedule 13D.


5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer (a)(b)(c) As of the close of business on December 30, 2008, the Reporting Persons owned beneficially an aggregate of 529,086 shares of Common Stock, which constituted pproximately 4.87% of the 10,859,692 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of December 11, 2008 as disclosed in the Issuer's 10-K for the period ended September 30, 2008. The Reporting Persons own less than 5% of the outstanding common stock of the Company and therefore are not required to file any additional Schedule 13D amendments. There have not been any transactions, other than previously reported transactions, in the Common Stock effected by the Reporting Persons within the past (60) days. Except as set forth in this Item 5, none of the Reporting Persons owns beneficially or has a right to acquire beneficial ownership of any Common Stock, and except as set forth in this Item 5, none of the Reporting Persons has effected transactions in the Common Stock during the past sixty (60) days, except for previously reported transactions.

Signature After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Date: January 5, 2008
	/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman
	Lawrence B. Seidman, Manager, Seidman and Associates, L.L.C.

	/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman
	Lawrence B. Seidman, President of the Corporate General Partner, Seidman Investment Partnership, L.P.

	/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman
	Lawrence B. Seidman, President of the Corporate General Partner, Seidman Investment Partnership II, L.P.

	/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman
	Lawrence B. Seidman, Investment Manager, Broad Park Investors, L.L.C.

	/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman
	Lawrence B. Seidman, Individually

	/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman
	Lawrence B. Seidman, On behalf of Seidman Clients

Schedule A

Entity	Date Sold	Cost per Share	Cost	Shares

SAL	12/22/2008	11.3424	-56,712.18	-5,000	sale
SAL	12/26/2008	11.3518	-141,897.95	-12,500	sale
SAL	12/29/2008	11.4408	-46,575.58	-4,071	sale
SAL	12/30/2008	11.6748	-89,907.34	-7,701	sale


SIP	12/22/2008	11.3424	-56,712.18	-5,000	sale
SIP	12/23/2008	11.3437	-36,299.79	-3,200	sale
SIP	12/23/2008	11.3388	-20,409.88	-1,800	sale
SIP	12/24/2008	11.3414	-122,487.51	-10,800	sale
SIP	12/26/2008	11.3518	-141,897.95	-12,500	sale
SIP	12/29/2008	11.4408	-46,575.58	-4,071	sale
SIP	12/30/2008	11.6751	-144,350.35	-12,364	sale


SIPII	12/22/2008	11.3424	-55,577.53	-4,900	sale
SIPII	12/30/2008	11.6740	-45,937.28	-3,935	sale