Pennsylvania

Democratic Party drift: Primary victories show anti-Israel Left is no longer fringe - editorial

Many Republicans initially dismissed the Tea Party as a passing fringe phenomenon. Democrats should not make the same mistake.

Democratic congressional candidate Melat Kiros speaks to supporters at an election-night watch party after winning the Colorado primary on June 30, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.
Raphael Lemkin

My cousin gave the world the word ‘genocide’ – don’t let anyone profit from it - opinion

An FBI insignia on a building in Washington, DC, US. March 15, 2029.

'Exterminate yourself and save us the trouble:' US man sentenced to prison for antisemitic threats

State Rep. Chris Rabb, left, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, right, share the stage during a Rabb for Congress rally on May 15, 2026, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

With AOC backing and anti-Israel message, Chris Rabb vies for open House seat in Philadelphia


Kamala's electoral price was not choosing Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as VP - opinion

The Democratic Party must now decide whether to continue paying it through strategic missteps and moral ambiguity about virulently anti-Israel and antisemitic factions of its party.

 PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro appears at a presidential campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Meet the suburban Philly rabbis providing Election Day pastoral care for anxious congregants

No one is looking for the rabbis to tell them what to do, Witkowsky said. It’s more of people just wanting to talk.

 Jewish people gather at Rodeph Shalom synagogue for a service marking Erev Rosh Hashanah in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, September 6, 2021.

Don't be fooled by early US vote counts: They might be misleading - explainer

In the 2020 election, some states showed a "red mirage," in which Trump was leading on election night, before a "blue shift" saw Democrat Joe Biden overtake him.

 Chocolate bars with the faces of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, October 25, 2024

Trump, Harris spend finals hours before election in Pennsylvania

Recent polls show that Pennsylvania has the potential to make or break the election.

(L-R): Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are seen ahead of the presidential debate (illustrative)

Penn State Jewish, pro-Israel students targeted by 'malicious' doxxing campaign 

In total, fourteen students were targeted.

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The Penn. pulpit: How 7 battleground-county rabbis are navigating the election these High Holidays

'The Jerusalem Post' spoke with seven Pennsylvania rabbis from critical electorate counties on their approach to writing their sermons this year, and if politics has a place on the pulpit. 

 Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Meet the Jewish mom whose first sentence on Netflix was in Yiddish

Fifty-four-year-old Levy didn’t hold back her Yiddish, entering her introductory confessional with an “Oy, gott! Oy gevolt” as she comically struggled to climb on the stool.

 Jewish "The Circle" contestant Debbie Schwartzberg Levy.

Jewish voters in swing districts have shifted away from Democrats - poll

A recent poll reveals a significant shift in Jewish voter sentiment in key swing districts of Pennsylvania and New York, as concerns over antisemitism and the Israel-Hamas conflict are paramount.

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump reacts in the spin room, on the day of his debate with Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 10, 2024.

Hundreds in Israel mourn American lone soldier Jordan Cooper who died after allergic reaction

At his funeral Tuesday night, held after the Jewish mourning day of Tisha B’Av, his father thanked the gathered for answering the family’s call.

 Jordan Cooper grew up in Pennsylvani and moved to Israel in 2018.

Josh Shapiro quotes ancient rabbi in statement about not being Kamala Harris’ VP pick

Josh Shapiro, after losing the VP race, quoted Rabbi Tarfon's adage on duty and perseverance, reaffirming his commitment to Pennsylvania.

 Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro speaks during the Democratic National Committee winter meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, February 4, 2023.