Philadelphia
Maryland man who sent threatening letters to Jewish institutions sentenced to three years in prison
55-year-old Clift Seferlis of Garrett Park had pled guilty to 17 counts of mailing threatening communications and eight counts of obstructing the free exercise of religious beliefs.
Isaiah Zagar, renowned Jewish mosaic artist who created Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, dies at 86
‘Don’t be a wimp’: Josh Shapiro, Philly DA Larry Krasner spar over ICE-Nazi comparisons
Gay rights activist arrested in London for 'Globalize the intifada' sign
Philadelphia Jewish Federation won’t cooperate with local NAACP
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia said it will not work with the local chapter of the NAACP over “an alarming amount of bigoted and anti-Jewish sentiments”
Those responsible for modern antisemitism must also be held accountable
One of the most outrageous incidents emerged last week in America’s City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia.
Jewish leaders call on NAACP leader to resign over antisemitism
"To call the Jewish people oppressors with everything that we had to overcome over all these years is wrong in every level."
Trump administration argues adoption orgs. allowed to refuse LGBT couples
The Justice Department, under the administration of US President Donald Trump, has weighed in heavily in the past on LGBTQ issues.
Coronavirus: Philadelphia Jewish day school art center makes face shields
Since starting production last week, the school in Merion Station has made about 200 shields for distribution to doctors and nurses in the community. Now it’s ramping up production to produce that ma
National Museum of American Jewish History files for bankruptcy
Despite the bankruptcy protection filing, the museum will continue to operate as normal, and while there will be reorganization, there will not be any layoffs.
'The Holocaust Lover' - a novel unpacking antisemitism, love and betrayal
This historical novel by the late Jerusalem Post editor and writer Matt Nesvisky takes the reader on an emotional roller-coaster ride from the revolt at Sobibor to present-day Philadelphia.
Man shouts antisemitic epithets in Philadelphia kosher market
The regional director of ADL of Philadelphia, said that while such threats must be taken “extremely seriously, (w)e believe the police are on top of this, that there is not an imminent threat."
Philadelphia: US history preserved
On a recent visit to Philadelphia I observed once more that wherever you go in this city, the names William Penn (and Benjamin Franklin) bring to mind their great contributions to America.
Gabe Kapler hired to manage San Francisco Giants
He picks up his new role a month after being let go by the Philadelphia Phillies
