The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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Troy Jackson wins Maine Democratic Senate nomination, keeps mum on Israel, AIPAC

The logger and former lawmaker is taking on Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who is seeking her sixth term. -- The post Troy Jackson wins Maine Democratic Senate nomination, keeps mum Learn more

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson raises eyebrows in the Jewish community

After a career focused on economic issues, the former state Senate president is now railing against AIPAC and ‘genocide.’ -- The post Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson raises eyebrows Learn more

MAGA influencer Laura Loomer mounts Jewish apology tour in Ukraine, meeting with Zelensky and rabbi

Loomer, who has pull with President Trump, apologized for calling Zelensky ‘a self-hating Nazi Jew’. -- The post MAGA influencer Laura Loomer mounts Jewish apology tour in Ukraine, meeting with Learn more

When antisemitic violence came to our synagogue’s doorstep, Tisha B’Av’s ‘narrow straits’ became frighteningly real

We must resist the urge to give in to fear, writes an Upper West Side rabbi. -- The post When antisemitic violence came to our synagogue’s doorstep, Tisha B’Av’s ‘narrow Learn more

“The terror against the communities is escalating to a very dangerous stage,” the head of Mount Hebron Regional Council said. Learn more

The offender is reportedly a public servant out on bail for staging a fake bomb threat outside a synagogue in Sydney. Learn more

Radars and missiles of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries will form the bulk of the arms involved in the contract. Learn more

The U.S. congressman’s visit underscores the need for a national strategy to counter political provocation, coordinated influence operations, and the erosion of Israel’s diplomatic legitimacy. Learn more

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