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

The 0.6 mile-long tunnel was used in the deadly assault on Capt. Ilay Gavriel Atedgi, 22, Staff Sgt. Netanel Pessach and Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Hillel Diener, 21, in late Learn more

“Movember” is a global initiative that raises awareness for prostate and testicular cancer and men’s mental health. The post Israel joins Movember campaign for men’s health appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more

The call was initiated by the Russian president, according to the Israeli prime minister's office. The post Netanyahu discusses regional issues in call with Putin appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more

The group purchased eight buildings over 18 years with full-price cash, facilitating Arab emigration and Jewish return to the city. The post NGO buys buildings in Hebron to return Jews Learn more

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