Philadelphia

Antisemitism is ubiquitous in US healthcare, medical unions, Jewish doctor tells 'Post' - interview

Dr. Jacob Agronin said CIR’s Israel stance has distracted from patient care and raised concerns among Jewish and Israeli doctors in US hospitals.

Dr. Jacob Agronin speaks at the House Education & Workforce subcommittee hearing on May 20, 2026.
An illustration of a doctor over a backdrop of the Palestinian flag.

Medical union supports terrorists, excludes Israeli workers, Jewish American cardiologist says

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

A view of the J. Edgar Hoover Building, which served as the headquarters building for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) since 1975, in Washington, DC, on February 6, 2026.

Maryland man who sent threatening letters to Jewish institutions sentenced to three years in prison


CAIR Philadelphia offered seminars on 'American Jews and political power'

Outrage erupted after reports linked a CAIR seminar on Jewish political power to schools, prompting ADL to condemn it as antisemitic. CAIR says the program ended with its director’s retirement.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march through the city center during a protest against the recent Israeli strike on Lebanon and continued offensives in Gaza, August 3, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Reversing course, Philadelphia Jewish museum says it will rehang Israeli flag that was vandalized

Following two seperate incidents and under pressure from the Philadelphia Jewish community, the Weitzman will return the flag to its place.

 Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, March 16, 2024

Students at Netanyahu’s Pennsylvania high school want him ejected from the alumni hall of fame

Officers of the school’s alumni association are meeting with school district officials on Friday to consider the petition.

 Benjamin Netanyahu as pictured in his high school yearbook at Cheltenham High School in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania.

Woman zip-tied and robbed by fake ICE agent, DA claims

Surveillance footage is alleged to depict Robert Rosado dressed in a tactical vest reading “Security Enforcement Agent” with a black radio, a badge, and a holstered gun.

 An ICE agent in Los Angeles, June 2025; illustrative.

Maryland man arrested for threats to Philadelphia Jewish museum  

Clift A. Seferlis was arrested on June 17 and charged with mailing threatening communications, one of which made reference to “Kristallnacht,” a Nazi pogrom carried out in 1938.

 Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, March 16, 2024

Two dead, nine injured in Philadelphia shooting, police say

"We have not recovered any weapons at this time," an officer said. No arrests have been made.

 American policeman and police car in the background.

Student who posted sign reading ‘F— the Jews’ doubles down on antisemitic podcast

“Dave Portnoy, and the greater Jewish community are making themselves out to be some kind of victims… but I am the real victim," claimed Mo Khan.

 Temple University student Mo Khan and Stew Peters, an antisemitic podcaster.

Barstool bar fires staff, Temple U student suspended over 'F*** the Jews' sign

The incident occurred at Barstool Sports bar in Philadelphia, which is run by American-Jewish businessman Dave Portnoy.

 David Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, speaks during a radio broadcast prior to Super Bowl LIV on January 30, 2020 in Miami Beach, Florida. The San Francisco 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in the 54th playing of the Super Bowl, Sunday February 2nd.

Inside the world of high-end bar and bat mitzvahs in Philadelphia

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: “What I always guide my clients to do is not get sucked into the mitzvah machine. And keep the focus on the child,” said Jean Kintisch, owner of Pine Hill Events.

PLANNERS HAVE said that celebrations for bar and bat mitzvahs are increasingly held at unique venues, such as nightclubs in Center City, stadiums in South Philadelphia, or music venues like the Fillmore.

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.

 New York Bagel Bakery in Philadelphia has served kosher-keeping customers for decades. Its longtime owner was recently accused of antisemitism, a charge he denies.