The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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  • Jewish Telegraphic Agency
  • JNS.org - Jewish News Syndicate
The mayor missed the Israel Day Parade. Many who went didn’t miss him.

“I don't want to be here with someone who doesn't believe in our right to exist,” said one attendee. -- The post The mayor missed the Israel Day Parade. Many Learn more

NY Democratic stalwarts show support for Israel even as Mamdani skips parade

Gov. Kathy Hochul signs legislation establishing 50-foot protest buffer zones around synagogues ahead of march. -- The post NY Democratic stalwarts show support for Israel even as Mamdani skips parade Learn more

For the first time, a kosher restaurant has won a Michelin star

Inspired by his Jerusalem-born grandmother’s cooking, Mutra founder and chef Raz Shabtai says the award was for “the entire Jewish community.” -- The post For the first time, a kosher Learn more

London police are ‘reviewing’ video of Helen Mirren being called ‘an evil Zionist’

The Met called the footage a case of "antisemitic verbal abuse." -- The post London police are ‘reviewing’ video of Helen Mirren being called ‘an evil Zionist’ appeared first on Learn more

Muslim, Druze delegations at Israel parade show Jewish state isn’t alone, officials say

“It’s a day of celebration, despite those who spread lies,” Danny Danon, the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, told JNS. Learn more

Jamal Abu Aoun, a Hamas commander who worked at a Gaza hospital, planned attacks and aided the terrorist group rebuilding in breach of the ceasefire, according to the Israeli military. Learn more

For the vast majority of projects—where apartment sizes fall within a reasonable range—nothing needs to change. Learn more

Sansted said it was investigating reports that a woman claiming to work there shouted “Free Palestine” and insults at travelers from Tel Aviv. Learn more

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