The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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Philadelphia Jewish leaders encouraged by counter-response to ‘boycott bike ride’

Hundreds supported the “Zionist” restaurants targeted by the boycotters. That bodes well, some say. -- The post Philadelphia Jewish leaders encouraged by counter-response to ‘boycott bike ride’ appeared first on Learn more

Leading NYC rabbi: The American Jewish ‘Golden Age’ is over

Plus, the NYPD says Jews were targeted in 57.8% of hate crimes last month. -- The post Leading NYC rabbi: The American Jewish ‘Golden Age’ is over appeared first on Learn more

The Hakeem Jeffries moment is great for the Jews

The next speaker has the chops to lead a large and diverse caucus. -- The post The Hakeem Jeffries moment is great for the Jews appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Learn more

Palestinian-American to challenge John Fetterman for Senate seat in 2028

Ahmed Moor is the first candidate to enter the race against the moderate Democrat, who has drawn criticism and praise for his staunch support of Israel. -- The post Palestinian-American Learn more

Kristallnacht eve wasn’t the day to ‘shelter in place’ against antisemites

Philly residents resoundingly responded to a “boycott ride” that targeted Jewish- and Israeli-owned eateries. Yet the existence of a group employing Nazi tactics reflects a growing acceptance of Jew-hatred. Learn more

B’nai Brith Canada urged police to take action to end demonstrations at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West. Learn more

Don’t curse the darkness. Kindle a flame. Learn more

Trenton Touch allegedly wrote in social media messages that he was going to kill the U.S. president and dress as a Nazi on Halloween to commit a mass shooting. Learn more

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