Tree of Life synagogue to reopen as memorial, education center and museum
New institute will also contain Holocaust center and space for Tree of Life congregation to hold services.
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Josh Shapiro launches ads in Pennsylvania governor’s race with a nod to Shabbat
Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania attorney general who is running for governor, launches first TV ads in Democratic primary race.
Trump endorses Mehmet Oz for Pennsylvania Senate
Recent poll showed that Oz and his primary opponent Dave McCormick are neck-and-neck among likely GOP primary voters.
Pennsylvania: Collision involving dozens of vehicles kills at least 3
Collision on Interstate 81 sends more than a dozen to hospitals. Investigation still going.
Stabbing attack at Pennsylvania college leaves one student dead
Stabbing attack at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania leaves one student dead and two others injured.
Jewish Temple University student targeted by roommate
Jewish student at Temple University shocked to receive antisemitic text from new roommate.
Pennsylvania Republican Doug Mastriano enters race for governor with a shofar blast
Tallit and shofar featured prominently at launch of Pennsylvania state senator Doug Mastriano's gubernatorial campaign.
Pennsylvania gov. announces $6.6 million in state funding to redevelop Tree of Life site
Pennsylvania will allocate $6.6 million in funding for the redevelopment of the Tree of Life synagogue campus where 11 people were killed.
Pennsylvania college Jewish center defaced with Hitler stickers days before Hanukkah
Anti-Semitic stickers were plastered on the sign of the Asbell Center for Jewish Life at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA.
Pennsylvania city's menorah vandalized before start of Hanukkah
A menorah in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania was vandalized on Friday night, two days before the start of Hanukkah.
Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s Jewish AG, declares candidacy for governor
Josh Shapiro, the Pennsylvania AG who made headlines pushing back against bid to reverse Biden’s win in the state, is running for governor.
UPenn pro-Palestinian group calls for cancellation of school trip to Israel
Newly formed group attacks 7-day tour of Israel as "well-funded campaign" to "deflect attention...from ongoing human rights abuses."
Orthodox Union 'disappointed' in decision to defund safety programs
Jewish community leaders concerned as Pennsylvania legislature defunds safety resources for at-risk groups.
Pennsylvania college faculty letter accuses Israel of 'Jewish supremacy'
ADL: Letter accusing Israel of "Jewish supremacy" and "apartheid" filled with "anti-Israel rhetoric, some rooted in anti-Semitism."
Pennsylvania rabbi creates first Sefer Torah in Braille for the visually impaired
After suffering from vision loss, Rabbi Lenny Sarko spent years creating his own system for producing a Sefer Torah in Braille.
Man whose dead mother voted for Trump in 2020 gets probation
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty, lawyer says his client fell victim to “propaganda and statements” about election fraud.
Swastika found on desk at Moravian College in Pennsylvania
Campus police investigating after hateful symbol found drawn on a desk at college in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Governor tests positive for COVID-19
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf currently experiencing no symptoms and will perform his duties remotely.
Supreme Court rejects bid to reverse Biden’s win in Pennsylvania
Supreme Court rejects effort by Republicans to reverse President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the state of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court dismisses Republican lawmaker's suit
Pennsylvania Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit which sought to block vote certification.
Court dismisses Trump campaign's lawsuit in Pennsylvania
Federal appeals court upholds earlier ruling which dismissed Trump campaign lawsuit over Pennsylvania's voting procedures.
Judge orders pause to certification of Pennsylvania election results
Pennsylvania judge orders pause to any election certification proceedings still pending in the state.
Pennsylvania certifies Biden victory
Joe Biden to pick up Pennsylvania's 20 electoral votes after Gov. Tom Wolf certifies election results.
Judge turns down Trump bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification
US judge says Trump campaign presented arguments unsupported by evidence in request to stop certification of results in Pennsylvania.
Trump campaign drops major part of Pennsylvania lawsuit
Trump campaign drops claim that election officials unlawfully blocked observers from watching the counting of mail-in ballots.
Pennsylvania synagogue vandalized with swastika graffiti
Police in Harrisburg are investigating vandalism with swastikas on the Kesher Israel Synagogue in Harrisburg. Subscribe to W
Empire Kosher closes plant after employees diagnosed with coronavirus
Empire Kosher closes chicken processing plant for 2 weeks after employees test positive for the coronavirus.
Attorney on anti-Semitic threats: "Last thing we want to see is another tragedy'
Pennsylvania man charged with making online threats against Jews and other minorities.
Jewish student sues Pennsylvania university for lack of action on anti-Semitism
Jewish student who left Kutztown University over anti-Semitic harassment sues college for failing to intervene.
Pennsylvania flags to half-staff 1 year after synagogue attack
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signs proclamation calling for a day of remembrance for anniversary of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.
Hospital works to uncover source of germ that killed 3 preemies
Pennsylvania hospital trying to uncover source of bacteria which killed 3 premature infants and infected 5 others.
Penn. Jewish students demand security for Jewish schools
Hundreds of Jewish day school students lobby Pennsylvania lawmakers for increased security funding for non-public schools.
Politician prays for Israel before Muslim lawmaker sworn in
'This is how I pray every day. I don't apologize ever for praying,' Pennsylvania State Rep. Borowicz says.
3 arrested for vandalism of Penn State U fraternity’s menorah
Three men arrested for vandalizing fraternity's menorah, assaulting fraternity member who tried to stop them.
Anti-Semitic vandalism found in library book at Carnegie Mellon
'Jews have no business at CMU!' Swastikas, anti-Semitic rhetoric written into book at Carnegie Mellon University library in Pittsburgh.
11 killed in Pennsylvania synagogue shooting
Gunman opens fire at Synagogue, kills at least 11. Shooter is in custody.
Expanded Holocaust memorial plaza dedicated in Philadelphia
First-ever Holocaust memorial in US unveils expansion.
What one Pennsylvania county reveals about Trump's election
Ben Bradlee Jr. profiles a dozen Trump voters in Luzerne County, and examines how the county is a microcosm of a divided America.
Post office renamed for Jewish airman killed in Afghanistan
Staff Sgt. Peter Taub, 30, died in December 2015 in suicide attack on patrol near Bagram Air Base by assailant riding motorcycle.
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.
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