Philadelphia

A Palestinian man served kosher bagels for decades - then customers found his Facebook profile

Sammoudi acknowledged that most of the posts were made by him, but also that he had been hacked and had not written some of them despite their appearing under his name.

By BEN SALES/JTA
20/03/2025

Small rescue plane crashes in Philadelphia with child, 5 others on board

The Philadelphia Fox outlet reported that six people were aboard the plane

By REUTERS
01/02/2025

Katz: Security control over Philadelphi Corridor will remain in IDF hands

Katz stated that there would be "no Hamas governance in Gaza," adding that this will be an entirely different reality.

White House, Ohio governor condemn neo-Nazi rally in downtown Columbus

Around a dozen masked individuals carrying Nazi flags marched in downtown Columbus on Saturday, drawing swift condemnation from the White House and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
18/11/2024

Harris says vote for her because she cares about Jewish community

Harris connects with Philadelphia Jewish leaders on maternal fears and Israel security in a pre-rally huddle.

Philadelphia leaders condemn antisemitic attacks on historic synagogue

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia called the incidents "disturbing acts" that challenge "our city’s fundamental commitment to tolerance."

In 24 hours, Philadelphia synagogue targeted by antisemitic arson, burglary and vandalism

The synagogue, which is one of the oldest in the US, was subjected to three separate incidents over a few days.

In Philadelphia’s suburbs, an army of canvassers targets Jewish voters

Harris’s campaign sees Jewish voters in seven swing states as critical targets.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
22/10/2024

Temple University investigating pro-Palestinian march at campus Hillel

Temple University is investigating a pro-Palestinian protest where demonstrators targeted the campus Hillel, leading to potential disciplinary actions for students involved.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
31/08/2024

ADL files civil right complaint over alleged antisemitism in Philadelphia school district

The ADL filed a civil rights complaint against the Philadelphia School District for failing to address systemic antisemitism in schools.

By XIMENA CONDE/THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER/TNS
24/07/2024
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