The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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  • Jewish Telegraphic Agency
  • JNS.org - Jewish News Syndicate
Tucker Carlson calls campaign to shame a country club for barring a Jewish toddler ‘repulsive’

Carlson and his brother did not mention Jews during the segment, but the toddler's now-grown sister said on the Bulwark podcast that she knew who he was talking about. -- Learn more

Long Island father and teen son arrested after investigation into swastika drawn in school bathroom

Police found explosives at the home of a 15-year-old Syosset, New York, teen accused of drawing the graffiti. -- The post Long Island father and teen son arrested after investigation Learn more

Nearly half of young Americans view US relationship with Israel as a burden, survey finds

Only 16% of Americans ages 18-29 said they see the Israel relationship as beneficial. -- The post Nearly half of young Americans view US relationship with Israel as a burden, Learn more

NYC won’t codify a new definition of antisemitism, Mamdani’s antisemitism czar says

Plus, the NYPD investigates a street takeover by people wearing keffiyehs and speeding in circles around an intersection. -- The post NYC won’t codify a new definition of antisemitism, Mamdani’s Learn more

Liz Berney, of ZOA, told JNS that the organization is “pleased that the Supreme Court and the appellate court properly dismissed this baseless case outright.” Learn more

“The meeting went very well,” the president wrote. “The United States is going to work with Lebanon in order to help it protect itself from Hezbollah.” Learn more

"Missouri stands with Israel and its people and we want to make sure that the world understands that," the governor said while signing the bill. Learn more

"Academic freedom does not include platforming terrorists," the LawFare Project stated, calling the event "institutional normalization of terrorism." Learn more

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