The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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  • Jewish Telegraphic Agency
  • JNS.org
In Uman, annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage is clouded by arrests of yeshiva students in Israel

Many of the pilgrims to the Ukrainian city that is home to the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav said they knew others who had not been able to come. Learn more

Bruce Pearl, Auburn’s record-breaking Jewish basketball coach, resigns amid rumored Senate run

Pearl is a pro-Israel advocate and Republican supporter of Donald Trump who is beloved in Alabama. -- The post Bruce Pearl, Auburn’s record-breaking Jewish basketball coach, resigns amid rumored Senate Learn more

Miami-Dade County’s Jewish mayor faces off against her own son over Israel bonds

Daniella Levine Cava and Ted Cava are on opposite sides of a local battle over Israel. -- The post Miami-Dade County’s Jewish mayor faces off against her own son over Learn more

Pop singer Dua Lipa reportedly drops Jewish agent who urged Kneecap’s removal from Glastonbury

Several other British artists, including trip hop group Massive Attack, have also signed onto an initiative to have their music blocked from streaming in Israel. -- The post Pop singer Learn more

Since Oct. 7, the agency has provided tens of millions of dollars in aid, with more than 22,000 victims of terrorism and war receiving support. The post More than 50,000 Learn more

The Israeli premier saluted "the immense sacrifice and bravery of this generation." The post Netanyahu: Destroying Iranian axis ‘lies before us in coming year’ appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more

Hamas releases propaganda video of Israeli hostage Alon Ohel

"It’s evident that Alon is losing vision in his right eye, and he appears thin and distressed," said the captive's parents, Idit and Kobi Ohel. The post Hamas releases propaganda Learn more

"As the Jewish community gathers for this special time of spiritual renewal, my Administration recommits to upholding religious liberty and ending faith-based persecution—including the scourge of anti-Semitism." The post Trump Learn more

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