The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for his past Temple Israel comments in meeting with state’s Jewish Dem caucus

“I made a mistake,” the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee said about his earlier remarks on the synagogue attack. -- The post Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for his past Temple Israel comments Learn more

Milo Yiannopoulos, right-wing troll with links to popular antisemitic figures, detained by ICE

Yiannopoulos “chose to overstay his welcome,” DHS officials said. -- The post Milo Yiannopoulos, right-wing troll with links to popular antisemitic figures, detained by ICE appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Learn more

Jews.com is not what you think it is

Plus, the contentious Maimonides Medical Center merger goes through in Brooklyn. -- The post Jews.com is not what you think it is appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Learn more

Vance, who’s drawn ire of Jewish conservatives, will speak at Republican Jewish confab

The VP has alienated some Jewish Republicans over his comments about Israel and silence on Tucker Carlson. -- The post Vance, who’s drawn ire of Jewish conservatives, will speak at Learn more

The persecution of Israel’s honorary consul in my Florence shows how the Palestinian cause can be used to mobilize voters and punish those who stand with Israel. Learn more

Qais Bitawi was a family member of Noor Bitawi, commander of the Jenin terrorist network, which the IDF dismantled in “Operation Iron Wall.” Learn more

Dropping the UK from Kiryat Gat center would undermine 20-point plan for Gaza—British embassy Learn more

Prosecutors say the offenses allegedly committed by the Palestine Action members were “aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection.” Learn more

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