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.
Philadelphia Anti-Israel bike protesters met with boos, support for Jewish businesses - opinion
MLB Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson calls out antisemitism in Philadelphia, compares to 1960s racism
Philly anti-Israel groups plan boycott of Jewish businesses before Kristallnacht anniversary
Group that removed Israeli food truck from festival apologizes
The Philadelphia group who removed an Israeli food truck from an event has apologized — and vowed to “make up for our mistakes with help from our community.”
Israeli food vendor removed from Philadelphia event due to 'security risk'
"The Taste of Home" event, which takes place on Sunday, Father's Day, is organized to bring awareness to immigrant own businesses across the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Beth Din distances itself from ‘covert missionary’ Jewish status claim
The Orthodox Beth Din of Philadelphia issued a letter noting that a bill of divorce cannot be used to determine Jewish status, as alleged covert missionary Michael Elkohen has asserted.
Team Israel alumnus Sam Fuld brings analytics, people skills to new role
Fuld, who played for Team Israel in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, is hoping he can match some of Amaro’s accomplishments with the Phillies.
Sally Hoberman, 89, fluent Yiddish speaker, passes
“Since she passed away, we’ve had people who grew up in the neighborhood talking about how they always felt welcome coming to our home,” her daughter said.
Knesset swears in first Philadelphia-born MK: Moshe Tur-Paz
Educator Moshe Tur-Paz raised by British parents
Avdija nets 5 points in 2nd game
Israeli rookie still hasn’t missed an NBA shot, but his Washington Wizards falls to 0-2 with defeat by Magic.
Two men charged with gun offenses near Philadelphia vote counting center
Local media reports showed stickers on the suspects' vehicle promoting QAnon, a pro-Trump antisemitic conspiracy theory.
Aiding Philadelphia voters, rabbis find the unexpected: Peace and optimism
The rabbis had trained to de-escalate tension that could lead to violence and to advocate for people who were being denied access to the ballot box.
Pre-election visit to Jewish Pennsylvania: Community intensely polarized
Florida and Ohio often come to mind as the states that decide the elections, but in 2020, many see Pennsylvania as the single likeliest tipping point.
