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Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro addressed the hundreds in the pews of Congregation Rodeph Shalom on Dec. 10, 2023 for an ''Interfaith Rally Against Antisemitism.'' (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

As Philadelphia grapples with antisemitism accusations, elected leaders highlight the ‘challenge before us’ during interfaith rally

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey said Sunday’s long line outside of Philadelphia’s Congregation Rodeph Shalom was “a testament to the challenge before us.”

1 year ago

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A menorah displayed on a table.
NPR
Community

Hanukkah celebrations inspire Jewish joy despite war and increasing antisemitism

The war between Israel and Hamas and a rise in antisemitism has many Jews unsure how to celebrate Hanukkah this year. Some say they're focusing on hope and hospitality.

1 year ago

Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter lights the menorah
Community

South Philadelphia Shtiebel lights menorah in ‘aggressive move towards hopefulness’ as Israel-Hamas war continues

“At a heartbreaking time for the Jewish people, the lights of the menorah are more important than ever,” Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter said.

1 year ago

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Liz Magill
Education
6abc

Penn’s president defends herself amid backlash following congressional testimony about antisemitism

Amid the growing controversy, there are more calls for her to resign or to be fired, and to reevaluate the Ivy League school's policies.

1 year ago

Liz Magill
Community

Penn president defends actions in combatting antisemitism on campus

Liz Magill joined the presidents from Harvard and MIT in testifying before a House committee on Tuesday.

1 year ago

President Joe Biden in the East Room of the White House
Politics & Policy

Group of swing state Muslims vows to ditch Biden in 2024 over his war stance

Some claim that Biden’s unwillingness to call for a ceasefire has damaged his relationship with the American Muslim community beyond repair.

1 year ago

A Flemish-style nativity scene
Arts & Entertainment

800 years after the first nativity scene, Glencairn exhibit highlights wide variation of the Christmas display

This year, the nativity scene has turned 800 years old. Glencairn Museum samples their endless variety.

1 year ago

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Hisham Awartani with his father, Ali Awartani, and mother, Elizabeth Price. Awartani is a junior at Brown University, studying mathematics and archaeology.n(Elizabeth Price)
NPR
Community

Palestinian student shot in Vermont is paralyzed from chest down, his family says

20-year-old Hisham Awartani is scheduled to be released from the hospital next week and begin a long recovery after one of the gunman's bullets lodged in his spine.

1 year ago

A former church is visible between rowhomes
Community

A home at last: Greater Philadelphia’s small Tibetan community will soon have a cultural center of their own

Besides serving as a place to gather and celebrate festivals and community events, the center will also be home to the Tibetan Sunday school.

1 year ago

File photo: Hoboken Police officers stand watch outside the United Synagogue of Hoboken, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Hoboken, N.J. (AP Photo/Ryan Kryska)
Community

N.J. law enforcement, religious leaders review threat landscape and discuss security measures at houses of worship

More than 200 religious leaders from across the Garden State gathered for a meeting on security threats.

1 year ago

Locust Walk on the University of Pennsylvania campus.
NPR
Education

Education Department opens probes into Penn and other schools over alleged antisemitism, Islamophobia

In its announcement, the Education Department said five complaints involve alleged antisemitic harassment and two involve anti-Muslim harassment.

1 year ago

Education

Rutgers alums suspend donations citing antisemitism concerns

Marvin and Eva Schlanger contributed regularly to New Jersey’s flagship university. But concerns about the treatment of an Orthodox Jewish law school student raised concerns.

1 year ago

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Education

Penn police called FBI to help investigate threatening antisemitic emails

The threats come amid heightened tensions on US college campuses and at Penn, in particular, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

1 year ago

Sister duo WeRRedemption performed at the finale of WHYY’s Lifting Voices in Praise gospel competition on Saturday. (Zane Irwin/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

WHYY’s Lifting Voices in Praise competition celebrates the legacy of gospel music in Philadelphia

The grand finale of WHYY’s Lifting Voices in Praise competition showcased gospel’s rich history, thriving present, and bright future in Philadelphia.

1 year ago

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Supernova festival survivor Natalie Sanandaji appeared virtually at the Weitzman National Museum detailing her near death experience to attendees of the Jewish Priorities Conference.
Community

Supernova festival survivor details near-death experience for Philly’s Jewish Priorities Conference

Natalie Sanandaji appeared virtually at the Weitzman National Museum in Philadelphia on Sunday, recounting her close brushes with death.

1 year ago

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