Pennsylvania
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. (Photo by Carin M. Smilk)
October 15, 2026, 12:25 pm
Pennsylvania senators swear in panel to advise Congress on whether Smithsonian should take over Philadelphia Jewish museum
“Too many people in America learn about Jews from people who don’t like Jews,” Philip Darivoff, chair of the commission, told JNS.
By Andrew Bernard | JNS
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a National Action Network "fireside chat" in New York City on April 8, 2026. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
October 8, 2026, 9:47 am
Israel is the one thing both Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidates agree on
America can’t have a strong relationship with Israel while Netanyahu is in charge, Shapiro says.
By Sharon Udasin
Gov. Josh Shapiro has announced plans to seek reelection . (Photo by David Rullo)
August 26, 2026, 11:16 am
66% of likely in-state voters think Shapiro doing well or should do more on Israel
Just 14% thought that the Jewish Democratic governor is too supportive of the Jewish state, according to a new survey.
By Jonathan D. Salant
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August 19, 2026, 10:01 pm
Pennsylvania removes school guide amid complaints over Jew-hatred definition
The state guidance, which replaced the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism with the Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism, was removed after parents contacted Jewish advocacy groups.
By Jessica Russak-Hoffman
The Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2025 Report is available on the ADL's website. (Screenshot by David Rullo)
May 12, 2026, 3:25 pm
ADL report: Pennsylvania ranked fifth nationwide for antisemitic incidents in 2025
“Antisemitism remains a genuine and prevalent threat to Jewish Pennsylvanians."
By David Rullo
(Photo provided by David Wecht)
May 12, 2026, 12:27 pm
Supreme Court Justice David Wecht leaves the Democratic Party
"It is my hope that Pennsylvanians and Americans, of all viewpoints and backgrounds, will oppose and resist the scourge of Jew-hatred."
By David Rullo
Gov. Josh Shapiro has announced plans to seek reelection . (Photo by David Rullo)
January 12, 2026, 3:51 pm
Gov. Josh Shapiro announces reelection bid
“The good people of Pennsylvania, y’all have been my North Star,” he said.
By David Rullo
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro surveys the damage after an arson attack at the governor's mansion in Harrisburg, Pa., on April 13, 2025. (Credit: Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)
October 16, 2025, 11:08 am
Man who set Jewish governor’s home on fire gets 25 to 50 years
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says he has “struggled to make sense” of the Molotov cocktail and sledgehammer attack on his residence.
By Mike Wagenheim
A North Side home was defaced with antisemitic graffiti. It was just one event in Pennsylvania which saw an 18% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2024. (Photo provided by resident)
April 28, 2025, 2:01 pm
Pennsylvania antisemitic incidents reach new high, according to ADL
78 incidents occurred in Pittsburgh.
By David Rullo
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called himself a proud member of the Jewish community at the Tree of Life groundbreaking. (Photo by Dale Lazar)
April 15, 2025, 5:04 pm
Gov. Josh Shapiro: Proud of his faith and ‘getting stuff done’
Judaism played a major role in Shapiro’s upbringing.
By Aaron Troodler
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called himself a proud member of the Jewish community at the Tree of Life groundbreaking. (Photo by Dale Lazar)
August 14, 2024, 4:54 pm
What’s next for Josh Shapiro?
“Pennsylvanians elected me to a four-year term as their Governor, and my work here is far from finished.”
By Jarrad Saffren
Erie City Council president Jasmine Flores speaks about a ceasefire resolution. (Screenshot)
February 23, 2024, 9:30 am
Erie City Council votes in favor of cease-fire
Thirty-three people spoke at the public meeting. Fewer than 10 shared sympathy for Israel.
By Kaitlyn Finchler
(Photo by Notyourbroom, creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons)
February 15, 2024, 2:59 pm
Transforming PA higher education
As Jews, the label “People of the Book” underscores the importance of education in our daily life.
By Cynthia Shapira
(Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
October 18, 2023, 3:35 pm
Pennsylvania legislature unanimously supports Israel
Two PA Senate resolutions and one House resolution proclaim solidarity with the Jewish state
By Toby Tabachnick
(Photo by Element Digital via Pexels)
July 28, 2023, 9:21 am
Pa. election chief urges state to act soon to move 2024 primary, which conflicts with Passover
The state’s lawmakers and governor all agree — for different reasons — that next year’s April 23 primary should be moved earlier
By Gabby Deutch
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