The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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Chicago’s new Jewish high school plucks leader from Florida day school

The Davis School has also secured a still-under-construction building in downtown Chicago. -- The post Chicago’s new Jewish high school plucks leader from Florida day school appeared first on Jewish Learn more

Man arrested over alleged firebomb plot targeting pro-Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that the suspect was allegedly affiliated with the Jewish Defense League, a far-right pro-Israel group. -- The post Man arrested over alleged firebomb Learn more

NYC Council members host Mahmoud Khalil at Islamophobia briefing, sparking backlash from colleagues

Plus, Touro University launches a new institute to combat antisemitism in academia. -- The post NYC Council members host Mahmoud Khalil at Islamophobia briefing, sparking backlash from colleagues appeared first Learn more

Milwaukee rabbi and son ordered to pay $1,000 to muralist who reportedly praised Hamas in court

The father and son pled guilty to destroying a mural by the artist that depicted the Star of David transforming into a swastika. -- The post Milwaukee rabbi and son Learn more

The New York City mayor said that the accused attacker is an alleged member of a right-wing, violent Jewish group. Learn more

The U.S. vice president said the administration is seeking legal remedies and alleged that the anti-Israel congresswoman is "at the center" of fraud in the Somali community. Learn more

“As online hatred, harassment and vitriol become an increasingly pervasive part of the Jewish experience, we need scalable, effective solutions,” said Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor of CyberWell. Learn more

“We will terminate every diversity, equity and inclusion program across the entire federal government," the U.S. president stated. Learn more

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