The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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Controversial Israeli film ‘The Sea’ makes its North American premiere in NYC

The Arabic-language film, Israel’s Academy Award submission this year, has ignited criticism on the left and the right. On Thursday, it opens the Other Israel Film Festival in Manhattan. -- Learn more

Mamdani’s progressive Jewish supporters are jubilant as they gain an ally in City Hall

Many "Jews for Zohran" say they back both his affordability agenda and opposition to Israel. -- The post Mamdani’s progressive Jewish supporters are jubilant as they gain an ally in Learn more

In a first, a ballot initiative to divest from Israel has won at the ballot box, in Somerville, Mass.

The Boston suburb voted for a BDS-inspired measure backed by pro-Palestinian groups. -- The post In a first, a ballot initiative to divest from Israel has won at the ballot Learn more

In NJ governor’s race, Mikie Sherrill fends off GOP candidate whose aide spurned ‘money from Jews’

Jack Ciattarelli had drawn support from President Donald Trump. -- The post In NJ governor’s race, Mikie Sherrill fends off GOP candidate whose aide spurned ‘money from Jews’ appeared first Learn more

Terrorists crossed the so-called Yellow Line and advanced towards IDF troops on two separate occasions, according to the Israeli military. The post For fourth consecutive day, IDF kills terrorists trying Learn more

If baseball is as American as apple pie, then so, too, are Jews. The post The antisemitic right ignores the role of Jewish Americans in history and society appeared first Learn more

Simcha Goldin says Israel has a moral and national duty to bring home the remains of his son, Lt. Hadar Goldin. The post ‘My son is the first hostage and Learn more

“The possibility that Hamas will put aside its weapons is the same possibility that Israel will win the [World Cup],” said former Israel Security Agency head Avi Dichter.  The post Learn more

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