Philadelphia

In Philadelphia, local Jews debate whether Arab is truly a friend

A Palestinian man in Philadelphia served kosher bagels for decades. Then customers found his Facebook profile.

While Trump, Harris debate:

Anti-Israel protesters clash with police outside debate

3 anti-Israel activists reportedly detained as protest outside Constitution Center turns violent during the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in Philadelphia.

Temple U: Dozens hold anti-Israel protest at campus Hillel

Temple University investigating pro-Palestinian march at campus Hillel.

Complaint:

'Virulent wave of antisemitism' in Philadelphia schools

Anti-Defamation League files Title VI complaint against School District of Philadelphia, charging severe climate of antisemitic bullying and harassment.

Philadelphia:

Anti-Israel protesters block gay pride parade

Philly Pride March blocked by hundreds of anti-Israel protesters chanting 'from the river to the sea.'

Philadelphia:

Three shot during Eid al-Fitr celebrations

Three people, including a teenage boy wounded by police, shot in incident at the end of Ramadan event in Philadelphia. Motive unknown at this time.

Theater caves to anti-Israel pressure, is forced to keep its word

Court orders Philadelphia theater to screen Israeli film that it had cancelled in the face of protests.

Pennsylvania: Two synagogues defaced with antisemitic graffiti

Officials condemn antisemitic and anti-Israel vandalism at 2 Philadelphia-area synagogues.

Days after swastika graffiti:

Man throws trash at Philly Holocaust memorial

Homeless man caught on video throwing significant amount of trash at America's oldest Holocaust memorial, 2 days after a vandal drew large swastika at the same memorial.

Swastika drawn at Philly Holocaust memorial

Swastika spray-painted just outside the oldest Holocaust memorial the US.

Pennsylvania:

Sabra products vandalized by anti-Israel activists

Stickers saying the hummus was 'contaminated with apartheid and Zionism' were stuck on the products.

Philadelphia:

Jewish-owned falafel shop mobbed by anti-Israel activists

Pro-Palestinian protesters target falafel shop owned by Jewish celebrity chef Michael Solomonov, following donation to United Hatzalah.

Penn. Gov. condemns 'antisemitic' protest outside restaurant

Governor Josh Shapiro says 'Restaurant targeted because its owner is Jewish. Hate and bigotry is reminiscent of a dark time in history.'

'Off-year election':

Kentucky reelects Democratic Governor

Americans cast votes in a variety of polls, from governorships to local referenda.

Man removed from Philly Eagles game for holding Israeli flag

Brother of Democratic Congressman forced to leave American football game after displaying combined US-Israeli flag.

Jewish groups disagree:

Condemn memorials to Nazi allies?

Memorials to Ukrainian Nazi allies in Detroit, Philadelphia enter spotlight after Canadian Parliament scandal.

Philadelphia:

Teen charged with plotting ‘catastrophic terrorist attack’

17-year-old arrested after bing in contact with Al Qaeda-linked terror group, purchasing bomb-making material.

Jewish history museum to continue offering free admission

Philadelphia’s American Jewish history museum extends free admission.

Philadelphia:

Four killed in mass shooting incident

Four people killed and several others injured in a mass shooting in southwest Philadelphia. A suspect is in custody.

ZOA slams ‘anti-Jewish display’ at Philadelphia area school

Zionist Organization of America organizes protest at school board meeting after 'Palestinian' display 'filled with lies' appears in school.

Philadelphia suburb targeted with antisemitic stickers

Antisemitic vandalism spree continues in Philadelphia suburbs, with police expressing frustration they cannot do more.

Philadelphia area town again targeted with antisemitic graffiti

Weeks after a teen was arrested for antisemitic graffiti spree, more anti-Jewish graffiti found in suburban town.

2 dead, 9 missing in Pennsylvania candy factory explosion

Two people have reportedly died in a massive explosion that rocked a 70-year-old Reading, Pennsylvania candy factory.

Philadelphia:

Librarian ordered to remove posters with Elie Wiesel quote

Quote by Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel removed from Philadelphia-area high school because it violated school’s 'neutrality' policy.

Disunifying, destructive, dangerous - Biden's outrageous speech

Biden is creating a dangerous situation, throwing gasoline on an already simmering, divisive country. Op-ed

Biden:

'MAGA forces are determined to take this country backwards'

US President accuses Trump supporters of seeking to take the United States "backwards", urges Americans to protect democracy.

Jewish Temple University student targeted by roommate

Jewish student at Temple University shocked to receive antisemitic text from new roommate.

2 Democratic lawmakers carjacked at gunpoint within 24 hours

Illinois State Senate Majority Leader and Pennsylvania Congresswoman both have their cars stolen less than a day apart.

Philadelphia woman gives birth inside Tesla on autopilot

Woman becomes first known case of a mother having a baby in a Tesla while driving on autopilot, with nav set to reach the hospital.

Top Philadelphia official resigns over antisemitic comments

Michael Rashid, commerce director for Philadelphia, quits after calling 'Schindler's List' movie "Jewish propaganda".

Snakes on a train – Philadelphia-style

City of Brotherly Love? – not quite. Op-ed.

ZOA calls out Philadelphia libraries for anti-Israel content

After Philadelphia Jewish community discovers libraries promoting extreme anti-Israel content to children, ZOA calls out library system.

Anti-Semitic graffiti found on back of store in downtown Philly

Hateful statements on the back of a store in upscale area of the city in the process of being removed.

Group apologizes for barring Israeli food truck from event

‘Our actions were ignorant and inexcusable,' says Philadelphia group which removed and Israeli food truck from a festival.

Philly food fest cancelled after Israeli food truck disinvited

Moshava food truck being banned from Sunday world culinary event prompts outrage culminating in cancellation of “Taste of Home” festival.

Dancing for Biden in Philadelphia

Philadelphia is the town that for ages has produced no winners in baseball, football, basketball, or hockey.But they did it for Biden.Op-ed.

Watch: National Guard deployed in Philly following shooting

US National Guard were stationed in locations around the city last Friday following shooting of Black man who attacked police.

Philadelphia church burned to the ground: 'No idea why'

Vietnam Baptist Church in Philadelphia burned 'beyond repair' during BLM riots.

BLM rioters turn on Jewish supporters: 'Not your place'

Jewish supporters of BLM participating in Philadelphia protest assaulted, told to 'go home'.

PA Jewish org refuses to work with NAACP over anti-Jewish posts

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia blasts local branch of NAACP over chief's refusal to apologize for anti-Semitic comments.

Jewish history museum files for bankruptcy protection

National Museum of American Jewish History files for bankruptcy protection.

Op-ed: Where’s that teacher who taught kids to behead people?

Muslim children in Philadelphia were taught to proclaim, “We will chop off their heads”. What did the city do about the bizarre event?

City of brotherly love?

Fliers called anti-Semitic and racist distributed in South Philadelphia.

6 police officers shot in Philadelphia

Six officers shot in Nicetown section of Philadelphia. Two officers held hostage and then freed.

Ex-CNN pundit: US news outlets are 'Zionist'

Marc Lamont Hill says pro-Palestinian journalists face uphill battle against "Zionist content" of mainstream US news outlets.

Muslim group apologizes for 'decapitation' video

'We realize the mistake is ours to own. We are deeply saddened to have hurt our partners in the Jewish community and beyond.'

Israeli restaurant Zahav named best in US by James Beard Awards

A modern Israeli restaurant that brings the authentic flavors of Israel’s cultural heritage to Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Muslim group distances self from radical video

Muslim American Society's Philadelphia chapter says video showing children calling for violence does not represent its values.

Philadelphia children: 'We'll be martyred on Palestine's soil'

Children in Philadelphia Muslim Society sing: 'We will be martyred on Palestine's soil as Fedayeen.'

Philadelphia schoolchildren sing anti-Israel songs

Muslim schoolchildren in Philadelphia perform anti-Israel songs at event 'Islamic science' event.

Philadelphia Imam: 'The Jews are the vilest people'

Imam Abdelmohsen Abouhatab says 'nefarious' Jewish media causes people to see Muslims as 'oppressive and predatory lions'.

Jewish officers sue Philly police dept. over anti-Semitism

Two Jewish police officers are suing the Philadelphia Police Department over what they say is systemic anti-Semitic harassment.

Expanded Holocaust memorial plaza dedicated in Philadelphia

First-ever Holocaust memorial in US unveils expansion.

Watch: Author of 'Freedom Seder' arrested at anti-Trump protest

Arthur Waskow, 85-year-old far-left leader of Jewish Renewal Movement, arrested while protesting against Trump admininstration.

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Philadelphia Orchestra concert

Pro-BDS activists block traffic outside of performance, enter hall to disrupt Philadelphia Orchestra, protesting its plans to visit Israel.

Dem nominee in Philly district led fund that gave to BDS groups

Scott Wallace co-headed fund that provided tens of thousands of dollars to Jewish Voice for Peace and a tour by George Galloway.

Man fires red paint balls at Israeli flag flying in Philadelphia

Israeli flag at Holocaust museum under construction defaced.

Philadelphia Mayor visits vandalized Jewish cemetery

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney tours refurbished Mount Carmel Cemetery which was vandalized in February.

Tombstones toppled at Philadelphia Jewish cemetery

Five tombstones knocked over at Jewish cemetery in northeast Philadelphia. Police investigating.

Headstones toppled at Jewish cemetery not vandalism

Police in Philadelphia determine that headstones toppled in Jewish cemetery fell due to age and environmental factors.