Tag: Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s 2024 Primary Falls on Passover and It’s a Battleground State
More than 100,000 Jews live in Pennsylvania.
Jewish Democrat Josh Shapiro Sworn in as Pennsylvania Governor
Shapiro took the oath of office on a stack of three Hebrew Bibles.
Two Incumbent Jewish Democrats Win Competitive Congressional Races
Known as strong supporters of pro-Israel issues, Rep. Elissa Slotkin and Rep. Susan Wild edged out their Republican challengers.
Josh Shapiro Wins Pennsylvania Governor Race in Which Opponent Faced Antisemitism Accusations
Republican candidate Doug Mastriano had been dogged by accusations of anti-Semitism based on his association with the social media platform Gab, which allows anti-Semitic content.
5,003,155 Coronavirus Cases Worldwide, 325,218 Deaths as of Wednesday Morning
As of Wednesday, the CDC projects 143,000 coronavirus-related deaths in the US by August 1.
No Deaths from Coronavirus in Israel this Shabbat
In two weeks, gatherings of 100 people would be permitted in Israel's public spaces, and in another month and a half, all restrictions of gathering would be lifted.
UVA: Trump Will Lead Against Sanders with Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Deciding Election Outcome
For many center-right Democrats, the above observation would mean only one thing: stay home on election day.
Ohio White Nationalist Arrested for Video Threat to Jewish Center
The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation issued a statement thanking law enforcement for their swift reaction.
Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue Mass Murder Reviewed in Court Monday
Bowers was indicted on 44 counts by the federal grand jury on October 31. The charges carry a maximum penalty of death or 535 years in federal prison.
Pennsylvania Church Members Don Yarmulkes in Solidarity with Pittsburgh Victims
Rev. Zanicky hopes that if churches support each other and other faiths, maybe there won't be any more attacks like the one in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Medical Examiner Releases Names of 11 Synagogue Massacre Victims
On Sunday morning, Dr. Karl Williams, chief medical examiner of Allegheny County, said the 11 people were identified late Saturday and their next of kin notified.
At Least 10 Murdered in Pittsburgh Synagogue Massacre
The shooter yelled, "All Jews Must Die!"
Tel Aviv University #8 in the World for Most Venture Capital-Backed Entrepreneurs
The new ranking is one spot up from last year, while TAU remains the only non-American university in PitchBook's top ten.
Pennsylvania AG Josh Shapiro Slays Sexually Abusive Priests
"While the grand jury named 301 predator priests, they actually got reports on more than 400," Shapiro said.
New York Jewish Campers Safe After Whitewater Rafting Scare
Girls who missed their designated exit on the river continued south four miles to the next one as they were instructed, and got out safely.
RJC to Spend $500,000 Attacking Anti-Israel House Challenger in Pennsylvania
On Monday, Democratic House candidate Wallace celebrated on Facebook his J Street endorsement.
Hitler Is Alive and Crazy and Living in Pennsylvania
It so happens that May 8, when he became legally Hitler, was Victory in Europe Day, marking the surrender of self-proclaimed Nazi Germany.
Northeast US Prepares for a Nor’easter and Snowstorm Stella
At least 4,000 flights have been canceled up and down the Eastern Seaboard in advance of Snowstorm Stella.
Suspect Arrested for ADL, JCC Bomb Threats
The suspect faces a judge in St. Louis, then goes to NYC where he could face five years in prison if found guilty.
Rochester, NY Jewish Cemetery Vandalized
Cemetery manager: "I don't want to label it anti-Semitism. I don't think there's any proof of that."
‘Jewish Family Who Stole Xmas’ Didn’t Steal, Didn’t Flee, It Was All Fake
Yes, Virginia, there are no facts in our world any more, which means there could well be a Santa Claus.
Tuesday the Rabbi Was Kicked Out for Performing Intermarriages
At the same time, there is a creeping acceptance of intermarriages within the Conservative movement.
Report: Obama Talked Hillary into Conceding
A fight has ensued between the Obama and Clinton camps over the wisdom of the concession so early in the process, and of trying to force a recount of three Rust Belt states: Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
PA Governor Signs Anti-BDS Bill
The legislation makes it clear that companies can either perform a BDS action or they can do business with Pennsylvania. However, they cannot do both.
Samaria Activist Yossi Dagan Asked By Brooklynites To Talk About Israeli Resiliency and Terror...
Samaria Regional Council chairman Yossi Dagan was hosted in Crown Heights to talk about Israeli resiliency in the face of terror on the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on New York.
Biden Reveals US Going Out of Its Way to Extradite Erdogan’s Archenemy
Erdogan lectured Biden on how Gulen is operating a global terrorist network from his little home in Pennsylvania, and repeated his demand that the US immediately detain Gulen, so he won't give media interviews.
Trump the Republican Nominee with 1,237 Delegates
Close to 60% said they disliked Clinton, and 63% said they disliked Trump.
Anti-Semitism in Philadelphia on Full Display at Community Meeting
Local anti-Semitism in Philadelphia was unbridled and unapologetic at a meeting over neighborhood gentrification.
Meet the 16 Democratic Senators Who Can Scuttle ObamaDeal
Sen. Ben Cardin: "Israel's security issues are of major concern. We don't want to see an arms race in the Middle East, so it is a factor. "
Mass Stabbing in Pennsylvania High School
A 16-year-old student wounded 22, several critically, in a mass stabbing spree at a Pennsylvania high school Wednesday.