Philadelphia

MLB Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson calls out antisemitism in Philadelphia, compares to 1960s racism

Jackson cited Anti-Defamation League (ADL) data recording 465 antisemitic incidents in Pennsylvania over the course of 2024, including 189 in Philadelphia and 51 in Montgomery County.

|ByTZVI JASPER
Reggie Jackson looks on during the New York Yankees Old Timers' Day before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium on August 8, 2026 in New York, New York.
Poster for a ride promoting the boycotting of Jewish businesses in Philadelphia.

Philly anti-Israel groups plan boycott of Jewish businesses before Kristallnacht anniversary

The graphic explicitly singles out several dining locations in the city, displaying crossed-out warning icons over the names Mac Mart, K'Far Cafe, Huda, Goldie, Dizengoff, and Schlesinger's.

|ByALEX CARSON
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

Drank a fan's wine and twerked: LeBron's wild night

The Philly star collided with a fan, spilled his drink, and took a taste. Later he reflected on the celebration: "It's important to appreciate even the small moments."

|ByWALLA! SPORTS
Charlotte FC player Idan Toklomati.

Idan Toklomati scores, assists, and sets club record for Charlotte FC

The Israeli national team forward reached 13 goals in the regular season and broke a club record in an away match, as Charlotte and Philadelphia drew 2–2. Abada came on in the 84th minute.

|ByWALLA! SPORTS

Fliers called antisemitic and racist distributed in South Philadelphia

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

NOVEMBER 6, 2019ByMARCY OSTER/JTA
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.

OCTOBER 28, 2019ByMARCY OSTER/JTA
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.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019ByJEFF GAMMAGE/THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER/TNS
Mezuzah affixed to a door frame on South Street in Philadelphia.