The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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He was Zohran Mamdani’s Jewish wingman. What’s next for Brad Lander?

After being passed over for a top slot in Mamdani's City Hall, the comptroller is potentially gearing up to challenge a Jewish congressman. -- The post He was Zohran Mamdani’s Learn more

Is dining-hall matzah ‘DEI’? The answer isn’t clear to UVA’s pushed-out ex-president.

The school had no directive on how to support Jewish students amid a DEI ban, Jim Ryan claims. -- The post Is dining-hall matzah ‘DEI’? The answer isn’t clear to Learn more

Brooklyn’s fusion restaurant Shalom Japan strikes ‘Shark Tank’ deal to bring matzah ball ramen to the masses

Real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran agreed to invest in Sawako Okochi and Aaron Israel's product, with a condition. -- The post Brooklyn’s fusion restaurant Shalom Japan strikes ‘Shark Tank’ deal Learn more

German universities never recovered after driving Jews out. American colleges must work to avert that fate.

The Jewish chancellor of UCLA comments on antisemitism in higher education. -- The post German universities never recovered after driving Jews out. American colleges must work to avert that fate. Learn more

Athens is eyeing the Jewish state’s modern anti-aircraft and artillery missile systems. The post Greece in talks with Israel over $3.5 billion arms deal appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more

One suspect reportedly told questioners he procured a pistol to use “against Jews or against anyone who is not Muslim.” The post Four ISIS supporters preparing for ‘great war’ arrested Learn more

The U.S. president told Mohammed bin Salman he wants progress on a deal ahead of the crown prince’s visit to the White House. The post Trump presses Riyadh to normalize Learn more

Trump’s envoy has already met once with chief Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, in an effort to cement the Gaza ceasefire. The post Witkoff seeks another meeting with top Hamas official Learn more

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