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Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman met with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh representatives and other Jewish Pittsburghers during a recent trip to Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Rick Wice)
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Meeting with senators, Pittsburgh Federation lobbies for increased security funding
By David Rullo
“Despite a deteriorating political climate, I’m always proud to stand with the community and affirm my unbreakable commitment to Israel,” Fetterman said.
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman met with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh representatives and other Jewish Pittsburghers during a recent trip to Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Rick Wice)
June 2, 2026, 9:47 am
Meeting with senators, Pittsburgh Federation lobbies for increased security funding
“Despite a deteriorating political climate, I’m always proud to stand with the community and affirm my unbreakable commitment to Israel,” Fetterman said.
By David Rullo
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) visits Chai Lifeline’s new regional center in Jackson, N.J., on June 1, 2026. (Credit: Courtesy)
May 4, 2026, 11:30 am
Fetterman visits Jewish center in New Jersey that supports families in crisis
Rabbi Sruli Fried, director of Chai Lifeline New Jersey, stated that the Pennsylvania senator showed “genuine interest in our work.”
By JNS Staff
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) at the Jewish Democratic Council of America’s 2024 Leadership Summit, May 20, 2024. Fetterman was one of seven Democratic senators to oppose resolutions to block weapon sales to Israel (Credit: Jewish Democratic Council of America)
March 5, 2026, 10:06 am
Fetterman on Iranian leaders: ‘Just keep killing them’
"Hopefully they’ll pick someone that realizes that they need to live and coexist in peace in the region and stop trying to destroy Israel and destabilize the region."
By JNS Staff
A memorial for the two Israeli embassy staffers, Sarah Milgrim, 26, and Yaron Lischinsky, 30, who were shot and killed as they left an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., May 22, 2025. (Photo credit: Ted Eytan via Wikimedia Commons)
January 9, 2026, 10:00 am
Senate passes resolution decrying attacks on Jews in Boulder, Harrisburg, DC
“Protecting my friends and neighbors, and all Jewish people across the country, must be a national priority,” stated Sen. Dave McCormick.
By JNS
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) speaks at the Endowment for Middle East Truth gala in Washington, Nov. 19, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Bernard)
November 21, 2025, 12:04 pm
Fetterman, Terrell awarded for pro-Israel advocacy
Speaking at the EMET annual gala, Fetterman said the more people “back away from Israel,” the more he would “lean in stronger.”
By JNS Staff
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) at the Jewish Democratic Council of America’s 2024 Leadership Summit, May 20, 2024. (Credit: Jewish Democratic Council of America)
November 13, 2025, 4:19 pm
Fetterman hospitalized after fall near his Braddock home
“If you thought my face looked bad before, wait until you see it now,” the pro-Israel Democratic senator said.
By JNS
Sen. John Fetterman takes a photo with a community member at the Oct. 7 commemoration event held at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill, on Oct. 12, 2025 (Photo by Joshua Franzos)
November 12, 2025, 4:09 pm
World Jewish Congress presents Theodor Herzl Award to Fetterman, Stefanik
Fetterman: “The proudest thing that I’ve done in my Senate career is to stand for Israel and with the Jewish community worldwide.”
By JNS
U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (Credit: Pixabay)
October 22, 2025, 2:54 pm
Don’t let Israel annex land, all Senate Dems but Fetterman tell Trump
Senators said “any steps by Israel to annex territory or expand settlements that prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state” would undermine peace process.
By JNS
Sen. John Fetterman (Photo courtesy of Shaare Torah Congregation); Sen. David McCormick (Photo courtesy of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from Washington D.C, via Wikimedia Commons)
June 25, 2025, 9:55 am
Sens. Fetterman and McCormick collaborate on resolution condemning antisemitism
“What’s right is right. I never poll test how it’s going to land,” Fetterman said.
By David Rullo
unrise on the U.S. Capitol's east front in Washington, D.C., April 4, 2022. (Credit: Thomas Hatzenbuhler/Architect of the Capitol)
June 13, 2025, 12:20 pm
Support pours in from Congress
“We must provide whatever is necessary — military, intelligence, weaponry—to fully back Israel in striking Iran.” — Sen. John Fetterman
By JNS Staff
Sen. John Fetterman speaks during the Shaare Torah Congregation annual dinner on March 31, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Shaare Torah Congregation)
May 20, 2025, 8:34 am
Sen. John Fetterman must have health concerns — since he supports Israel
Fetterman’s shift toward centrism sparks attacks masked as health worries
By David Nabhan
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) speaks to reporters at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem on June 27, 2024. (Photo by Alex Traiman)
February 6, 2025, 2:16 pm
Trump remarks on Gaza not cause for Democrat freakout, Fetterman says
The pro-Israel Democratic senator from Pennsylvania talked about Gaza and Israel on journalist Tara Palmeri's podcast “Somebody's Gotta Win.”
By Menachem Wecker
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) speaks at an Orthodox Union event on Capitol Hill on Jan. 10, 2023. (Credit: Courtesy of Orthodox Union Advocacy Center.)
January 23, 2025, 10:47 am
Fetterman, Cassidy reintroduce legislation targeting antisemitism at universities
"Colleges need to do more to protect students and help them find paths to recourse." — Sen. John Fetterman
Sen. John Fetterman speaks during the Shaare Torah Congregation annual dinner on March 31, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Shaare Torah Congregation)
January 9, 2025, 8:38 am
‘Zero dopes’ protesting genocide in Sudan, Fetterman says
"South Africa engaged the International Court of Justice over Gaza, but not for an actual genocide on their own continent?" the pro-Israel senator said.
By JNS
Sen. John Fetterman lights the menorah, sans ladder in 2024 at B'nai Emunoh Chabad (Photo by David Rullo)
December 30, 2024, 11:35 am
Chanukah lights shine bright in Greenfield on fifth night of holiday
"The message of sharing light throughout our community and beyond, that’s something that can bring us all together.”
By David Rullo
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