Philadelphia

Philadelphia Jewish leaders encouraged by counter-response to ‘boycott bike ride’

“What was supposed to be a boycott of Jewish businesses turned into a food festival of Jewish businesses,” said the head of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.

Pro-Israel counterprotesters confront a "boycott bike ride" targeting Jewish businesses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nov. 8, 2026.
Bikers riding up 18th Street nearing Huda restaurant in Center City, Philadelphia on Nov. 8, 2026.

Philadelphia Anti-Israel bike protesters met with boos, support for Jewish businesses - opinion

Reggie Jackson looks on during the New York Yankees Old Timers' Day before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium on August 8, 2026 in New York, New York.

MLB Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson calls out antisemitism in Philadelphia, compares to 1960s racism

Poster for a ride promoting the boycotting of Jewish businesses in Philadelphia.

Philly anti-Israel groups plan boycott of Jewish businesses before Kristallnacht anniversary


Officials condemn antisemitic and anti-Israel vandalism at 2 Philadelphia-area synagogues

Philadelphia-area synagogues vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. Governor, CNN anchor condemn acts. Incidents believed related to Israel-Hamas conflict.

 Neo-Nazis wave swastika flags outside of Georgia synagogue this past June

Philadelphia Jewish restaurant faces 'genocide' chants by hundreds of anti-Israel protesters

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro sternly addressed the incident, saying, "Tonight in Philly, we witnessed a blatant act of antisemitism."

 Philadelphia Jewish restaurant faces 'genocide' chants by hundreds of anti-Israel protesters

Rash of mass shootings kills 10 in US ahead of July 4 holiday

Just four days into July, three different cities in the US have experienced mass shootings so far this month.

 Police deploy at the scene of a mass shooting near Slugger Field baseball stadium in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. April, 10, 2023.

Four killed, four wounded in Philadelphia shooting

Just before 8:40 p.m. police officers said they had apprehended a male suspect wearing a ballistic vest and recovered a rifle and handgun in a nearby alleyway.

 Police tape is pictured at a crime scene after a deadly mass shooting on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, June 5, 2022.

What is a visit to the Valley Forge like?

From reading about Valley Forge I learned that the huts had been reconstructed according to the specifications Washington gave his troops.

 THE NATIONAL Memorial Arch at Valley Forge.

Israeli Knesset Liberty Bell ended up in a park. Now we know why

Letters have been found that finally explain how the Liberty Bell ended up in a park in Jerusalem instead of in the Knesset where it once was

 The Liberty Bell replica statue is seen inaugurated at the Knesset in 1955. But how did it end up in Jerusalem's Liberty Park?

Philaldelphia high school librarian told to take down Elie Wiesel poster

The district allowed the high school to put the posters back up the next day and used a statement highlighting that Wiesel's memoir is part of its curriculum.

Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor Elie Weisel

Shooting at Pennsylvania medical clinic leaves two wounded, suspect dead

The gunman, who the police said they had 'contact' with in the past, killed himself.

 View shows the scene of a shooting at a medical facility in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, U.S., December 15, 2022.

At least nine people wounded in Philadelphia shooting

Multiple shooters exited a vehicle in the Kensington area of the Pennsylvania city and began shooting, firing about 40 shots.

 Police tape is pictured at a crime scene after a deadly mass shooting on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, June 5, 2022.

Historic Jewish Philly and a Trip to Albania

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 42

 Beautiful Philadelphia skyline at night in USA