The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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IHOP denies inviting Florida GOP candidate who said ‘Americans shouldn’t die for Israel’

James Fishback, who has also referenced “goyslop,” shared an image of what he claimed was an invitation from the chain. -- The post IHOP denies inviting Florida GOP candidate who Learn more

Florida politicians condemn Miami-area young Republican leaders for antisemitic group chat

Participants used “kike” and other derogatory remarks for Jews, along with numerous racist messages. -- The post Florida politicians condemn Miami-area young Republican leaders for antisemitic group chat appeared first Learn more

Lev Parnas, Jewish Trump ally turned critic, running for Congress as a Democrat

Since finishing a prison term, Parnas has reemerged as an anti-Trump podcaster. So has his son. -- The post Lev Parnas, Jewish Trump ally turned critic, running for Congress as Learn more

Zohran Mamdani’s wife liked social media posts praising Oct. 7 ‘resistance’

Plus, a website parodying Brad Lander as "Brad Pander" targets his credibility with Jews. -- The post Zohran Mamdani’s wife liked social media posts praising Oct. 7 ‘resistance’ appeared first Learn more

The fate of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium—enough, if weaponized, for multiple nuclear bombs—may determine whether the current campaign against Tehran’s nuclear ambitions succeeds. The post Who will take Learn more

Jew-hatred surged in the week after war against the Islamic Republic began, with half tied directly to the conflict, new CAM data show. The post Global antisemitism up 34% after Learn more

"I congratulate Henry on his immigration during wartime," said Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer. The post First immigrant since start of war arrives in Israel, ministry says appeared first Learn more

The pitcher retired the first seven batters in order, and 12 of 13, and Israel scored five runs on four singles. The post Kremer leads Team Israel to 5-0 win Learn more

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