The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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Israeli report on ‘systematic’ Oct. 7 sexual violence seeks to shift debate from denial to accountability

The report follows a two-year civil commission led by Cochav Elkayam-Levy, an attorney who recently won the Israel Prize for her work. -- The post Israeli report on ‘systematic’ Oct. Learn more

At Abraham Foxman’s funeral, an elegy for the last generation with direct ties to the Holocaust

The longtime ADL chief, a child survivor, helped define American Jewish leadership in the second half of the 20th century. -- The post At Abraham Foxman’s funeral, an elegy for Learn more

Elected PA Jewish judge leaves Democratic party, citing ‘disturbingly common’ antisemitism

David Wecht, who was married at the Tree of Life synagogue that was later the target of a far-right shooter, said he had already been concerned about right-wing antisemitism. -- Learn more

UJA-Federation of NY taps Jewish day school leader Michael Kay as its next CEO

Kay has run The Leffell School in Westchester County since 2013. -- The post UJA-Federation of NY taps Jewish day school leader Michael Kay as its next CEO appeared first Learn more

Jewish groups and Israeli officials applauded the Dominican Republic's decision on Tuesday to recognize Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, of Iran, as terror groups."Bravo to President Luis Abinader Learn more

"Despite the attacks on our coverage from opposing directions on a near-daily basis, we will not let critics or advocacy campaigns deter us from such independent reporting," a spokesman for Learn more

“These are not just numbers on a page but are lived experience of all Jewish Americans,” Rep. Brad Knott said, of Jew-hatred, on the House floor. Learn more

Abe Foxman recalled at funeral as dedicated father, doting grandfather, giver of bear hugs

“Abe believed that hearts could change,” said Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, of Park Avenue Synagogue. Learn more

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