Philadelphia

Jewish American history museum moves closer to joining Smithsonian amid political tensions

Jewish history could gain a more prominent place in the Smithsonian as a congressional commission considers adding Philadelphia's Weitzman Museum to the national network.

The National Museum of American Jewish History is closed to the public due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on March 17, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Images from Philadelphia schoolteacher Hannah Gann's social media and public appearances at school board meetings, including reposts referencing paragliders and a Hamas-inspired nail polish design.

Philadelphia teacher passing as Palestinian raised alarms for Jewish groups before she rose to fame

2026 FIFA World Cup Previews Wednesday, 3rd December 2025

CAMERA reporting on antisemitism in Philadelphia schools cited in public hearing

An American Airlines airplane taxis on the tarmac at New York's Laguardia Airport.

Massive US flight groundings triggered by fiber cut, circuit failure as UN General Assembly meets


'The Holocaust Lover' - a novel unpacking antisemitism, love and betrayal

This historical novel by the late Jerusalem Post editor and writer Matt Nesvisky takes the reader on an emotional roller-coaster ride from the revolt at Sobibor to present-day Philadelphia.

THE LIBERTY Bell is seen in Philadelphia in 2015. The novel takes the reader from the revolt at Sobibor to present-day Philadelphia

Man shouts antisemitic epithets in Philadelphia kosher market

The regional director of ADL of Philadelphia, said that while such threats must be taken “extremely seriously, (w)e believe the police are on top of this, that there is not an imminent threat."

General overall view of the downtown Philadelphia skyline

Philadelphia: US history preserved

On a recent visit to Philadelphia I observed once more that wherever you go in this city, the names William Penn (and Benjamin Franklin) bring to mind their great contributions to America.

Philadelphia skyline 370

Gabe Kapler hired to manage San Francisco Giants

He picks up his new role a month after being let go by the Philadelphia Phillies

Sep 29, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler (19) waits in the dugout for his players after loss to the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park

Fliers called antisemitic and racist distributed in South Philadelphia

State Rep. Joanna McClinton called the fliers “hate-filled” and “unacceptable.”

Mezuzah affixed to a door frame on South Street in Philadelphia.

Chaim Bloom will join Boston Red Sox as head of baseball operations

The Red Sox finished the season with a record of 84-78 and missed the postseason for the first time since 2015.

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) hits an RBI single during the ninth inning to defeat the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park.

Driven by death threats, a family finds safety at a Philadelphia synagogue

They quickly moved to eastern El Salvador, then to Guatemala — pursued by gangsters.

Mezuzah affixed to a door frame on South Street in Philadelphia.