The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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Temple Israel’s photographer shares story behind haunting photos of attack aftermath

The synagogue said it shared Emily Elconin's images “to take back control of our narrative.” -- The post Temple Israel’s photographer shares story behind haunting photos of attack aftermath appeared Learn more

Threatening messages, and an arrest, bring antisemitism close to home for a New York rabbi

“This one brought it closer to home, to say that what happened in Michigan could happen here,” said Rabbi Matt Cutler. -- The post Threatening messages, and an arrest, bring Learn more

Joe Kent, now under investigation, insinuates to Tucker Carlson that Israel might have killed Charlie Kirk to stoke Iran war

Trump’s former national counterterrorism director said Kirk’s split with Israel just before his murder was a “data point.” -- The post Joe Kent, now under investigation, insinuates to Tucker Carlson Learn more

Traumatized by their last evacuation, many in Israel’s north are staying put despite renewed danger

Residents “don’t have it in them to leave again," said one regional official. -- The post Traumatized by their last evacuation, many in Israel’s north are staying put despite renewed Learn more

The U.S. Army has “flattened” Iran’s air defenses and defense industrial base, including the factories and production lines supporting missile and drone programs, the American defense secretary said. Learn more

"Terrorist propaganda online can incite real-world violence," stated Pamela Bondi, the U.S. attorney general. Learn more

“The Iranian regime executed a 19-year-old for demanding democracy,” stated Sen. John Fetterman. “I stand with his memory and the thousands of other young Iranians.” Learn more

More than 70,000 Americans have returned to the United States from the Middle East since the Iran conflict began on Feb. 28. Learn more

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