The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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  • Jewish Telegraphic Agency
  • JNS.org - Jewish News Syndicate
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

“If this thing is growing, this inauthentic account is going to deceive more people,” Rep. Chris Smith told JNS. “Especially overseas, where there’s a language barrier or something.” Learn more

“We are now part of a process at the International Court of Justice initiated by Nicaragua,” Berlin said. “We have decided to focus on this process.” Learn more

“No more weapons to support an illegal war,” Sanders wrote on Thursday, setting up a vote that will largely gauge Democratic support for Israel. Learn more

"We are deeply grateful for speaker Julie Menin's leadership, her presence and for standing up against antisemitism when it truly matters," David Greenfield, CEO of the Met Council, told JNS. Learn more

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