The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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  • Jewish Telegraphic Agency
  • JNS.org - Jewish News Syndicate
Assault outside synagogue and rock thrown through Judaica shop window ratchet up Toronto Jews’ concerns

The police hate crime unit is investigating after a man was denied entry and then punched someone else on his way to attend Shabbat service. -- The post Assault outside Learn more

Apple TV’s ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ just gave us a stunningly authentic Passover episode

At a time when Jews are nervous about their public perception, seeing shmura matzah on TV was a balm, writes a rabbi and cultural commentator. -- The post Apple TV’s Learn more

Hasan Piker favors Hamas, is pushing Dems to be anti-Israel — and wants Jews not to worry about him

An interview with the influencer gaining ground with liberals and alarming Jewish leaders. -- The post Hasan Piker favors Hamas, is pushing Dems to be anti-Israel — and wants Jews Learn more

Matan Koch, disability advocate who urged Jewish communities to ‘let everyone in,’ dies at 44

Koch died after a short battle with stomach cancer. -- The post Matan Koch, disability advocate who urged Jewish communities to ‘let everyone in,’ dies at 44 appeared first on Learn more

A lawyer for the suspect's ex-wife stated that his client and her family were "detained 10.5 months for a crime their father/ex-husband committed." Learn more

"My opponent has no history of standing up for the Jewish community. I've spent 30 years earning trust through substantive legal and legislative work," Esther Panitch told JNS. Learn more

Most Jew-hatred in Canada in 2025 in 44 years B’nai Brith has tracked hate

“Each incident documented in the audit meant pain, suffering and anguish for a human being, a fellow Canadian,” the Jewish nonprofit said. Learn more

“This action cuts revenue streams that fund the regime’s destabilizing activities across the Middle East,” stated Tommy Pigott, State Department spokesman. Learn more

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