The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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A timely New York exhibition immerses listeners in voices from the Holocaust

At New York Historical, rare, unheard recordings collected by Claude Lanzmann for his monumental film "Shoah" feature testimonies that still demand to be heard. -- The post A timely New Learn more

The blood libel never went away. Last week in Washington, D.C., it went viral.

A “Friendsgiving” protest featuring “Gaza’s Spilled Blood” echoed a slander that has sparked violence against Jews for centuries, writes a scholar of antisemitism. -- The post The blood libel never Learn more

Manischewitz is taking suggestions for its next matzah-box cover athlete

The Jewish food company has opened up a search for the "best Jewish college athletes in America," who will grace Manischewitz matzah boxes in 2026. -- The post Manischewitz is Learn more

Judge orders University of Florida to readmit law student who posted antisemitic content online

The UF Hillel wrote that it was “deeply concerned” by Preston Damsky’s readmission to the school. -- The post Judge orders University of Florida to readmit law student who posted Learn more

“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Josh Hammer, Ep. 203 The post Tucker Carlson: ‘The most dangerous antisemite in American history’ appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more

I’ll take Scrooge and the Grinch over Muhammad’s anti-Christmas humbug. The post ’Tis the season to be jihadi appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more

John Paul Cupp regularly posted violent online content, making antisemitic threats and calling for war against the United States, per federal agencies. The post Portland man facing federal charges for Learn more

The remains will be transferred to the National Center of Forensic Medicine in Tel Aviv for examination. The post Israel receives body believed to belong to slain hostage appeared first Learn more

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