The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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What’s Happening in NEPA

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  • Jewish Telegraphic Agency
  • JNS.org - Jerusalem News Syndicate
As protests over Jared Kushner’s Albania resort grow, antisemitic messages emerge on the sidelines

In a country known for rescuing Jews during the Holocaust, anti-Israel slogans and antisemitic imagery have surfaced amid a mass anti-government uprising. -- The post As protests over Jared Kushner’s Learn more

In North Carolina, a memorial project will honor Martin Luther King and Holocaust victims

Organizers of Charlotte’s “Circle of Humanity” say the plaza will be a first-of-its-kind space for Holocaust remembrance, civil rights education and Black-Jewish dialogue. -- The post In North Carolina, a Learn more

Chair of Britain’s largest arts center to step down amid antisemitism scrutiny

Misan Harriman, a prominent cultural figure who led London’s Southbank Centre, submitted his resignation months before becoming the focus of investigations and criticism over his social media posts. -- The Learn more

Half of Americans think the U.S. is ‘too supportive’ of Israel

Six out of ten American voters did not think the Iran war was worth it, a new Quinnipiac poll found. -- The post Half of Americans think the U.S. is Learn more

Jerusalem was not surprised by the self-styled master negotiator’s capitulation, only by its scope. Learn more

The Fedayeen Football League plans to hold the game in the heart of the city's World Cup activities, wearing keffiyehs and waving Palestinian, Iranian and Lebanese flags, to call for Learn more

Katie Lawson, a university spokeswoman, told JNS that it was the “first time in more than six years that this authority was exercised.” Learn more

The anti-Israel "Squad" member is backing Imraan Siddiqi's bid to unseat a Democratic incumbent, as progressive challengers target fellow Democrats in Washington state legislative races. Learn more

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