The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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Matzah pizza, Miriam and a ‘HUG-gadah’ star in new children’s books for Passover in 2026

Many of the books portray the holiday theme of opening one's seder table to guests. -- The post Matzah pizza, Miriam and a ‘HUG-gadah’ star in new children’s books for Learn more

In Broadway’s ‘Giant,’ Roald Dahl is a warped messenger for a vital debate about Israel 

John Lithgow stars in a new play about the beloved children’s author’s antisemitic outbursts. -- The post In Broadway’s ‘Giant,’ Roald Dahl is a warped messenger for a vital debate Learn more

Cornell president rejects students’ anti-Israel resolutions

Plus, a group of Orthodox Jews were on board the plane that crashed while landing at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday. -- The post Cornell president rejects students’ anti-Israel resolutions appeared Learn more

Trump says US in ‘productive’ talks with Iran to end war, delays strikes after ultimatum

Trump's announcement comes days after Iran struck two southern Israeli cities on Saturday, injuring nearly 200. -- The post Trump says US in ‘productive’ talks with Iran to end war, Learn more

Legal analysis says a report to the Human Rights Council ignores Hamas’s “openly declared genocidal intent.” Learn more

University of Washington reviewing student conduct code over Jew-hatred concerns

“We don’t have to wait for a mandate from the Department of Justice or the Department of Civil Rights to tell me what needs to be done,” the public school’s Learn more

The Israeli prime minister vowed to “safeguard our vital interests under all circumstances.” Learn more

The then 28-year-old screamed antisemitic things at a group of Jews and assaulted an Israeli in October 2023, the Manhattan district attorney's office said at the time. Learn more

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