The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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Nazi imagery nothing new for crypto casino behind Orlando fight with swastika flags and Hitler salutes

The owner of the company, Duel, met soon after with Donald Trump Jr., calling it a “great chance to align on many things.” -- The post Nazi imagery nothing new Learn more

Canadian leaders condemn shooting outside Ontario synagogue at the start of Yom Kippur

A police officer was injured while preventing the gunman from reaching the building. -- The post Canadian leaders condemn shooting outside Ontario synagogue at the start of Yom Kippur appeared Learn more

Ed Sheeran expresses sympathy for both Jews and Palestinians at first tour stop since Macklemore was dropped

The pop star performed largely solo after his touring band withdrew and he said friends and family “abandoned me” over Macklemore’s ouster for anti-Israel comments. -- The post Ed Sheeran Learn more

Attacks on synagogues were part of massive ISIS-inspired plot by Pittsburgh-area man, FBI says

The suspect was arrested with a rifle, ammunition and knives. -- The post Attacks on synagogues were part of massive ISIS-inspired plot by Pittsburgh-area man, FBI says appeared first on Learn more

Jewish leaders urged parties to keep Die Linke out of government, citing antisemitism; its Berlin chairwoman rejected the accusations. Learn more

Thailand’s Jewish story

Long before the Israeli tourists, Thai and Jewish lives were intertwined. Learn more

Mamdani told CNN that he still believes Netanyahu should be arrested during his upcoming visit to New York. Learn more

ActJew announces bipartisan Lower Hudson Valley endorsements

Jewish civic group endorses George Latimer and Mike Lawler for Congress and Shelley Mayer for state Senate, citing records on Israel, antisemitism and bipartisan efforts. Learn more

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