News for Pennsylvania Pennsylvania rabbi creates first Sefer Torah in Braille for the visually impairedAfter 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 probationPennsylvania man pleads guilty, lawyer says his client fell victim to “propaganda and statements” about election fraud. Swastika found on desk at Moravian College in PennsylvaniaCampus police investigating after hateful symbol found drawn on a desk at college in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Governor tests positive for COVID-19Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf currently experiencing no symptoms and will perform his duties remotely. Supreme Court rejects bid to reverse Biden’s win in PennsylvaniaSupreme 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 suitPennsylvania Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit which sought to block vote certification. Court dismisses Trump campaign's lawsuit in PennsylvaniaFederal appeals court upholds earlier ruling which dismissed Trump campaign lawsuit over Pennsylvania's voting procedures.Judge orders pause to certification of Pennsylvania election resultsPennsylvania judge orders pause to any election certification proceedings still pending in the state. Pennsylvania certifies Biden victoryJoe 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 certificationUS 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 lawsuitTrump campaign drops claim that election officials unlawfully blocked observers from watching the counting of mail-in ballots. Pennsylvania synagogue vandalized with swastika graffitiPolice 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 coronavirusEmpire 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-SemitismJewish student who left Kutztown University over anti-Semitic harassment sues college for failing to intervene. Pennsylvania flags to half-staff 1 year after synagogue attackPennsylvania 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 preemiesPennsylvania hospital trying to uncover source of bacteria which killed 3 premature infants and infected 5 others. Penn. Jewish students demand security for Jewish schoolsHundreds 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 menorahThree 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 shootingGunman opens fire at Synagogue, kills at least 11. Shooter is in custody. Expanded Holocaust memorial plaza dedicated in PhiladelphiaFirst-ever Holocaust memorial in US unveils expansion. What one Pennsylvania county reveals about Trump's electionBen 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 AfghanistanStaff 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 protestArthur Waskow, 85-year-old far-left leader of Jewish Renewal Movement, arrested while protesting against Trump admininstration. Pennsylvania names post office after Jewish airmanPennsylvania post office is renamed for Jewish airman killed in Afghanistan suicide bombing. Pennsylvania shootings 'a terror attack'DHS declares series of Pennsylvania shootings acts of terror, days after the suspect was gunned down by police. National Guardsman threatens to kill US Vice PresidentUS National Guardsman offers to kill Mike Pence during Vice President's visit to memorial for 9/11 crash victims. Penn State offers kosher food option for campus diningNew dining hall provides kosher, halal, and allergen-free food. 11-year-old boy dies at US Jewish summer campBoy at Jewish camp in Pennsylvania dies after contracting meningitis. ‘Kill the Jews’ spelled out in pine cones in Pittsburgh suburbCall to 'kill the Jews' written in unusual manner in latest anti-Semitic incident in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania. 'Facebook killer' kills himselfSuspect in killing of elderly man on Facebook shoots self after chase with cops. Jewish family hounded after Christmas play canceledDespite denials by school officials that religious objections led to cancellation, Jewish family targeted in backlash. Green Party drops recount request in PennsylvaniaGreen Party-backed voters drop court case that had sought to force a statewide recount in Pennsylvania. Trump takes lead in Michigan, PennsylvaniaTrump continues to gain in crucial battleground states that has become must-wins for Clinton. Pennsylvania governor signs anti-BDS legislationKeystone state joins more than a dozen other US states that have passed laws barring government from dealing with pro-BDS businesses. RJC helps Pennsylvania candidateRepublican Jewish Coalition spending $500,000 in Pennsylvania to protect incumbent Sen. Pat Toomey in a battleground state. Campaign against pro-Iran deal Senate candidateRepublican Jewish Coalition launches campaign attacking a Pennsylvania Democratic candidate for her support of the Iran nuclear deal. J Street to launch campaign against Iran deal foesJ Street launching a half million-dollar campaign against two Republican senators for their opposition to the Iran nuclear deal. Clinton leads Trump in Pennsylvania, N. CarolinaLatest CBS News poll finds Democratic nominee is leading Republican nominee in the battleground states of Pennsylvania and North Carolina.Tight races in Ohio, Pennsylvania and MichiganNew polls find Clinton and Trump are tied in Ohio, while Clinton has slim leads in Michigan and Pennsylvania. Clinton and Trump neck and neck in key statesQuinnipiac University poll finds Clinton and Trump are neck and neck in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida.Poll: Trump and Clinton lead PennsylvaniaDonald Trump and Hillary Clinton hold commanding leads in Pennsylvania, Fox News poll finds. 2 dead in Pennsylvania train crashTwo Amtrak workers dead after train derails in Chester, south of Philadelphia. Pennsylvania teen indicted over support for ISIS19-year-old from Harrisburg accused of trying to help individuals travel to the Middle East to join ISIS. Six Dead, One Wounded in Pennsylvania ShootoutGunman at large after shooting seven people; ex-Marine is 'armed and dangerous.' Mass Stabbing in US High SchoolAt least 20 students injured in brutal attack; motive unknown. Four People Dead in Pennsylvania Shooting SpreeFour people dead and several police officers wounded in a shooting spree near Geeseytown, Pennsylvania. Rabbi Sues Pennsylvania Board of Funeral DirectorsAn Orthodox rabbi is suing Pennsylvania’s Board of Funeral Directors, accusing it of violating religious freedom. Gang Charged for Terrorizing American Jewish CampFour American teenagers and a 21 year old were arrested last week for terrorizing a Jewish camp in Pennsylvania. |
