The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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Georgia political candidate apologizes for Passover ad that featured challah

The ad appeared in the Atlanta Jewish Times. -- The post Georgia political candidate apologizes for Passover ad that featured challah appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Learn more

4 killed in Haifa strike as Trump issues ‘you’ll be living in Hell’ ultimatum to Tehran

A top Iranian official said the regime would respond "crushingly and extensively" to further attacks. -- The post 4 killed in Haifa strike as Trump issues ‘you’ll be living in Learn more

Man convicted in 1979 slaying of Brooklyn rabbi is ‘actually innocent,’ judge rules

Rabbi David Okunov was murdered while walking to morning services in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. -- The post Man convicted in 1979 slaying of Brooklyn rabbi is ‘actually innocent,’ judge rules Learn more

Mamdani wishes Rikers Island inmates ‘Chag Pesach Sameach’ in Passover seder letter

“Like the Jewish people in Egypt, you too hold fast to your faith in the face of the unknown,” Mamdani’s letter read. -- The post Mamdani wishes Rikers Island inmates Learn more

Hochul says at Passover event as 'first mom governor,' feels pain of 'my children'

"I will stand up anytime, anywhere you need me to call out the antisemitism and all the other horrible instances of hatred espoused toward the people of the Jewish religion," Learn more

“Religious liberty is foundational to our Constitution, and the freedom to practice one’s faith openly and in community is central to the American story,” said Scott Bessent, the U.S. treasury Learn more

Asghar Bakri was responsible for" attacks against Jews and Israelis around the world," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu noted. Learn more

The ambassador noted the “unprecedented assistance” to U.S. military and intelligence agencies in carrying out the successful mission in Iran. Learn more

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