Josh Shapiro

No. 23: Josh Shapiro: A rising Democratic heavyweight putting his Jewish identity front and center

Rather than retreat from public expressions of his Judaism, Josh Shapiro has moved in the opposite direction.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, Ambler, Pennsylvania, July 29, 2024.
 PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro takes the stage at an election rally for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, in Philadelphia, last week. Shapiro can show that he isn’t backing down from his lifelong mission of helping Jews and others in need, says the writer.

Pennsylvania man arrested for alleged antisemitic threats against Gov. Josh Shapiro

Pa. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity speaks during a visit to Coffee Inclusive in Pittston, Pa., Aug. 14, 2025.

Josh Shapiro to face Stacy Garrity in Pennsylvania governor race

Demonstrators hold US and Israeli flags during a rally in Central Park marking 150 days since hostages were taken in attack on Israel on March 10, 2024 in New York City.

Over half of American Jews altered behavior due to antisemitism in 2025 - poll


Suspect wrote note threatening Kirk, tied to scene by DNA, FBI director says

Separately, the Washington Post reported on Monday that Robinson had sent a message via the online platform Discord to friends apparently confessing to the crime.

A poster of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is displayed at a memorial following the fatal shooting of Kirk, at the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, US, September 12, 2025

'I’m a prayerful person': Gov. Shapiro recounts April arson attack with Stephen Colbert

On Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro disscussed the April arson attack on his home, the community who helped them heal, and the current political landscape.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro talks with "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert on the July 24, 2025, episode

Josh Shapiro accuses Zohran Mamdani of condoning ‘blatantly antisemitic’ supporters

Shapiro said Mamdani’s campaign “left open far too much space for extremists to either use his words or for him to not condemn the words of extremists that said some blatantly antisemitic things.”

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, Ambler, Pennsylvania, July 29, 2024.

My Word: Split screens and split experiences

Recently, I got sucked into the frustrating ping-ponging that passes as dialogue on social media.

 A KITE festival takes place at Tel Aviv Port as people celebrate Passover this week.

Arsonist attacked Josh Shapiro's home due to his stance on Palestine, says police warrant

The suspect, Cody Balmer, called 911 operators on Sunday following the attack, saying he needed "to stop having my friends killed".

 PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro appears at a presidential campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

MK Gilad Kariv sends letter of support to Josh Shapiro after arson attack

In his letter, Kariv emphasized that the attack represented not just a threat to Shapiro personally but "an assault on the values of freedom, tolerance, and religious faith."

 A view of the damage inside the Governor's Residence on the day Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police provide an update on the act of arson that took place at the residence, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S., April 13, 2025.

Arson of Josh Shapiro's home 'cannot be allowed to happen,' Trump says

The suspect of the case, 38-year-old Cody Balmer, told Pennsylvania State Police officers that he would have beaten Shapiro with a hammer if he had found him inside.

 Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in conversation ahead of providing an update on the act of arson that took place at the Governor's Residence, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S., April 13, 2025.

Pennsylvania charges man attempting attack on Jewish gov. with terrorism, arson, attempted murder

The alleged assailant's charges will include terrorism, attempted murder, and arson.

 PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro takes the stage at an election rally for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, in Philadelphia, last week. Shapiro can show that he isn’t backing down from his lifelong mission of helping Jews and others in need, says the writer.

Gunman takes hostages at Pennsylvania hospital, one officer killed

The suspect and police exchanged gunfire after he walked into the hallway holding a female staff member at gunpoint with her hands bound.

 A CCTV still of police arriving to the scene of the 2025 UPMC Memorial Hospital shooting.

Kamala's electoral price was not choosing Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as VP - opinion

The Democratic Party must now decide whether to continue paying it through strategic missteps and moral ambiguity about virulently anti-Israel and antisemitic factions of its party.

 PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro appears at a presidential campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Allentown, Pennsylvania.