Philadelphia

The Jewish immigrant who shaped America’s most famous coin - opinion

Discover Victor Brenner, the Jewish artist who designed the Lincoln penny and left a hidden mark on Jerusalem’s Hadassah Hospital.

Coins.
 Dividing cancer cell

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

Former hostage Eli Sharabi with former US President Joe Biden.

Former hostage Eli Sharabi meets former US president Biden at Philadelphia football game

American Airlines planes are parked at gates at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on December 13, 2024.

FAA says 'event is over' after all departures grounded at Philadelphia Int'l due to bomb threat


Philadelphia official accused of making antisemitic comments resigns

Michael Rashid made antisemitic remarks like calling Schindler's List Jewish propaganda.

Steven Spielberg on the set of "Schindler's List."

ALYN Hospital joins with PIM on medical innovation, education, care

The new initiative, known as the ALYN-PIM Health Gateway, will focus on sharing medical technology and expertise.

 ALYN Hospital Pediatric & Adolescent Rehabilitation Center

National Museum of American Jewish History emerges from bankruptcy

The plan also settles a debt with bondholders, including Morgan, who agreed to accept $14 million less than what they were owed. 

The National Museum of American Jewish History.

COVID-19: Could vaping make the virus more infectious? - study

The study also found that male mice in particular experienced significantly increased harmful effects when nicotine was added to the vapor.

A woman exhales after vaping in Times Square, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in New York City, U.S., March 31, 2020

Group that removed Israeli food truck from festival apologizes

The Philadelphia group who removed an Israeli food truck from an event has apologized — and vowed to “make up for our mistakes with help from our community.”

General overall view of the downtown Philadelphia skyline

Israeli food vendor removed from Philadelphia event due to 'security risk'

"The Taste of Home" event, which takes place on Sunday, Father's Day, is organized to bring awareness to immigrant own businesses across the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

General overall view of the downtown Philadelphia skyline

Beth Din distances itself from ‘covert missionary’ Jewish status claim

The Orthodox Beth Din of Philadelphia issued a letter noting that a bill of divorce cannot be used to determine Jewish status, as alleged covert missionary Michael Elkohen has asserted.

Christianity, illustrative

Team Israel alumnus Sam Fuld brings analytics, people skills to new role

Fuld, who played for Team Israel in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, is hoping he can match some of Amaro’s accomplishments with the Phillies.

Sam Fuld poses in a Philadelphia Phillies uniform in 2019.

Sally Hoberman, 89, fluent Yiddish speaker, passes

“Since she passed away, we’ve had people who grew up in the neighborhood talking about how they always felt welcome coming to our home,” her daughter said.

Sally Hoberman was a dedicated mother known throughout her neighborhood for her warmth and generosity.

Knesset swears in first Philadelphia-born MK: Moshe Tur-Paz

Educator Moshe Tur-Paz raised by British parents

Philadelphia-born Yesh Atid MK Moshe Tur-Paz is sworn in as a Knesset member. 5 Jan, 2020.