Pennsylvania

Penn calls gov't demand for list of Jewish employees ‘disturbing and unconstitutional'

"Singling out organizations and individuals for such an invasion of privacy based on their actual or presumed religious affiliation would be deeply troubling,” the university wrote.

A view from the University of Pennsylvania on April 18, 2025.
AMBASSADOR DEBORAH Lipstadt, US Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism speaks during 'March For Israel' at the National Mall on November 14, 2023 in Washington, DC.

Jackson synagogue arsonist unconnected to pro-Palestinian movement

 Dividing cancer cell

Arizona couple admits in court to faking cancer-curing 'smart chip' device

A DELTA Air Lines plane prepares to take off during a winter storm at Greater Rochester International Airport in Rochester, New York, US, December 26, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.

Winter weather in US Northeast leads to thousands of flight delays, cancellations


Meet the suburban Philly rabbis providing Election Day pastoral care for anxious congregants

No one is looking for the rabbis to tell them what to do, Witkowsky said. It’s more of people just wanting to talk.

 Jewish people gather at Rodeph Shalom synagogue for a service marking Erev Rosh Hashanah in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, September 6, 2021.

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.