Philadelphia
New commission aims to put American Jewish museum under Smithsonian network
The commission was established with bipartisan support in Congress, passing both the House and Senate unanimously before being signed into law by former US president Joe Biden in December 2024.
Jewish American history museum moves closer to joining Smithsonian amid political tensions
Philadelphia teacher passing as Palestinian raised alarms for Jewish groups before she rose to fame
CAMERA reporting on antisemitism in Philadelphia schools cited in public hearing
One killed, six injured in shooting at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania
One person has since been arrested, CBS News quoted District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe as saying.
What a forgotten synagogue dedication in 1825 Philadelphia can teach us today
Alongside well-known stories of antisemitism and exclusion, there have long been moments when Jewish life was welcomed as part of the civic square.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
