Pennsylvania

'Exterminate yourself and save us the trouble:' US man sentenced to prison for antisemitic threats

"I am 100% against Israel in every aspect. I've been watching the violence unfold in both Ukraine and the West Bank and I really don't see a difference," Owens texted a friend.

An FBI insignia on a building in Washington, DC, US. March 15, 2029.
State Rep. Chris Rabb, left, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, right, share the stage during a Rabb for Congress rally on May 15, 2026, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

With AOC backing and anti-Israel message, Chris Rabb vies for open House seat in Philadelphia

David Wecht campaigning for Pennsylvania Supreme Court in 2015.

Jewish Pennsylvania judge leaves Democratic Party citing ‘disturbingly common’ antisemitism

(L-r) Andrea Lucas, chair of the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, speaks with Brandeis Center founder Kenneth Marcus at an antisemitism conference held at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, April 16, 2026.

Trump official defends ‘list of Jews’ strategy in Penn case at Harvard antisemitism conference


Don't be fooled by early US vote counts: They might be misleading - explainer

In the 2020 election, some states showed a "red mirage," in which Trump was leading on election night, before a "blue shift" saw Democrat Joe Biden overtake him.

 Chocolate bars with the faces of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, October 25, 2024

Trump, Harris spend finals hours before election in Pennsylvania

Recent polls show that Pennsylvania has the potential to make or break the election.

(L-R): Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are seen ahead of the presidential debate (illustrative)

Penn State Jewish, pro-Israel students targeted by 'malicious' doxxing campaign 

In total, fourteen students were targeted.

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The Penn. pulpit: How 7 battleground-county rabbis are navigating the election these High Holidays

'The Jerusalem Post' spoke with seven Pennsylvania rabbis from critical electorate counties on their approach to writing their sermons this year, and if politics has a place on the pulpit. 

 Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Meet the Jewish mom whose first sentence on Netflix was in Yiddish

Fifty-four-year-old Levy didn’t hold back her Yiddish, entering her introductory confessional with an “Oy, gott! Oy gevolt” as she comically struggled to climb on the stool.

 Jewish "The Circle" contestant Debbie Schwartzberg Levy.

Jewish voters in swing districts have shifted away from Democrats - poll

A recent poll reveals a significant shift in Jewish voter sentiment in key swing districts of Pennsylvania and New York, as concerns over antisemitism and the Israel-Hamas conflict are paramount.

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump reacts in the spin room, on the day of his debate with Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 10, 2024.

Hundreds in Israel mourn American lone soldier Jordan Cooper who died after allergic reaction

At his funeral Tuesday night, held after the Jewish mourning day of Tisha B’Av, his father thanked the gathered for answering the family’s call.

 Jordan Cooper grew up in Pennsylvani and moved to Israel in 2018.

Josh Shapiro quotes ancient rabbi in statement about not being Kamala Harris’ VP pick

Josh Shapiro, after losing the VP race, quoted Rabbi Tarfon's adage on duty and perseverance, reaffirming his commitment to Pennsylvania.

 Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro speaks during the Democratic National Committee winter meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, February 4, 2023.

Will Josh Shapiro be Kamala Harris’ VP? Speculation mounts ahead of Philadelphia rally

Other contenders include Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and a few other names.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro react during a visit to the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 13, 2024.

FBI says shooter who tried to kill Trump Googled details on JFK assassination

Former President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963, by Lee Harvey Oswald.

 Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump is assisted by the Secret Service after gunfire rang out during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, US, July 13, 2024.