Pennsylvania
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
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Josh Shapiro gives a victory speech to supporters at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania, Nov. 8, 2022. (Mark Makela/Getty Images)
January 17, 2023, 9:44 am
For Josh Shapiro, a run for governor borne of Jewish identity and political ambition
Shapiro has long woven his Jewish identity into his politics — making him an archetype for a new breed of Jewish politician.
By Ron Kampeas
Josh Shapiro talks to supporters at a canvass kickoff in Swarthmore on Oct. 8. (Photo by Jarrad Saffren)
December 14, 2022, 10:43 am
Josh Shapiro transitions to governor’s office
As a candidate, he talked about himself as a leader who could bring a diverse coalition. And he has tried to live up to that reputation in his effort to build a transition team.
By Jarrad Saffren
Josh Shapiro speaks to the crowd at his campaign rally on Oct. 13 at Penn State Abington. (Photo by Jarrad Saffren)
November 9, 2022, 2:55 pm
Pennsylvania elections make state firmly blue
“My gosh, what a sigh of relief,” she said. “I thought Josh Shapiro had it in the bag, but I was concerned for Fetterman.”
By David Rullo
Doug Mastriano campaigning for governor in Wilkes-Barre in 2022 (Photo by Times Leader Video, creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons)
June 21, 2022, 8:49 pm
Jews debate Mastriano’s Christian nationalist beliefs
Combined with his far-right platform, Mastriano’s use of Jewish symbolism and condemnation of the division between church and state has alarmed some Jewish Democrats.
By Sasha Rogelberg
Dr. Mehmet Oz attends The 2022 Champions Of Jewish Values Gala at Carnegie Hall on January 20, 2022, in New York City. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
March 16, 2022, 1:47 pm
Oz reveals views on Israel in PA Republican primary
The TV host, who would be the first Muslim senator, says his support for Israel is rooted in his faith
By Jewish Insider's Gabby Deutch
Josh Shapiro (Photo courtesy of Shapiro for Governor)
February 8, 2022, 7:06 pm
Josh Shapiro’s open Pennsylvania primary lane
The only election Pennsylvania’s attorney general ever lost was at Akiba Hebrew Academy. As he runs for governor, can he keep it that way?
By Gabby Deutch | JewishInsider
The Pennsylvania House's proposed redistricting map. Image by Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission.
January 18, 2022, 11:58 am
RAC-PA works to influence new redistricted legislative maps
“It’s complicated, it’s difficult, it needs to be in the public eye."
By David Rullo
Beth Israel Synagogue’s building had been on the market since July, 2020. AMVETS recently agreed to purchase the building. Photo by David Rullo.
July 27, 2021, 10:09 am
Its building’s for sale, but Beth Israel Synagogue takes it ‘Shabbos by Shabbos’
“We’re 130 years old — 1891 we were founded,” Posner said. “For the first time we won’t have Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur services.”
By David Rullo
The Tree of Life building days after the attack. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
July 9, 2021, 2:31 pm
PA legislature eliminates nonprofit security fund
The Orthodox Union condemned the decision in a statement Tuesday
By Ron Kampeas and Toby Tabachnick
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt spoke about the organization’s 2020 audit of antisemitic incidents titled "Fighting Hate from Home: 2020 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents & the State of Antisemitism in the U.S." Screenshot by David Rullo.
April 29, 2021, 10:23 am
The state of hate: ADL’s annual audit on antisemitism
Jonathan Greenblatt: “Anti-Jewish hate is often thought of as the oldest hatred. It is really the most persistent virus."
By David Rullo
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