Josh Shapiro

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro, challenger Garrity remain aligned on Israel in midterm debate

Although the candidates shared similar perspectives on Israel during Wednesday’s debate, they clashed on numerous other topics, including the death penalty, voter identification, taxes, and tariffs.

|BySHARON UDASIN/ JTA
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro delivers the keynote speech during the AI Horizons Summit at Bakery Square on September 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, Ambler, Pennsylvania, July 29, 2024.

No. 23: Josh Shapiro: A rising Democratic heavyweight putting his Jewish identity front and center

Rather than retreat from public expressions of his Judaism, Josh Shapiro has moved in the opposite direction.

|ByIDAN KWELLER
PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro takes the stage at an election rally for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, in Philadelphia, last week. Shapiro can show that he isn’t backing down from his lifelong mission of helping Jews and others in need, says the writer.

Pennsylvania man arrested for alleged antisemitic threats against Gov. Josh Shapiro

The suspect allegedly used antisemitic slurs while threatening Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and was later charged with terrorist threats and ethnic intimidation.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Pa. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity speaks during a visit to Coffee Inclusive in Pittston, Pa., Aug. 14, 2025.

Josh Shapiro to face Stacy Garrity in Pennsylvania governor race

“Israel is our greatest ally in the Middle East, and I will continue to stand by them in their fight to achieve peace,” Garrity said when announcing the $25 million investment last year.

|ByJOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA

Israel, Gaza, and Josh Shapiro: What to watch for during the Democratic National Convention

The pro-Palestinian demonstrations planned for the DNC are a sharp contrast to those that took place during the Republican convention.

AUGUST 17, 2024ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
Workers construct a mural of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris outside of the United Center, Chicago, Aug. 16, 2024.

Josh Shapiro rescued me from Soviet antisemitism, can continue fighting for Jews - opinion

Young Shapiro helped a Jewish family escape communist Russia and continues to this day to fight for antisemitism.

AUGUST 14, 2024ByAVRAHAM GOLDSTEIN
PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro takes the stage at an election rally for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, in Philadelphia, last week. Shapiro can show that he isn’t backing down from his lifelong mission of helping Jews and others in need, says the writer.

Donald Trump is not a friend of the Jews - opinion

Donald Trump's strategic maneuvers blocked Josh Shapiro from becoming Kamala Harris's VP pick.

AUGUST 13, 2024ByAMY NEUSTEIN
Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump speaks at Turning Point Action's The Believers Summit 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, July 26, 2024.

The victory of Gov. Shapiro in the face of antisemitism - opinion

Despite Shapiro losing the VP nomination, his presence on the national stage as a proud Jew remains a source of light and faith.

AUGUST 12, 2024ByMOSHE HAUER
PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro addresses a rally with US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in Philadelphia, last week.