Russian Jewish Couple Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide
The couple came to the United States from Russia in 1977 and then helped the wave of immigrants who came after the fall of...
Recalling Netanyahu’s Years in Cheltenham
Locals reminisce about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's high school days in Cheltenham.
To most of us who knew him back in the mid-1960s in Cheltenham,...
Four Rabbis, Five Opinions on Israel Elections and Bibi
Area rabbis voice their thoughts on the controversies surrounding the recent Israeli election.
Amid all the voices providing post-game analysis of the Israeli elections, there...
Witnessing the Fear in France First-Hand
Recent Jewish Federation missions to France gave participants a peak into the life of European Jewry.
“Liberty, equality, fraternity” — the centuries-old motto of France...
Barrack Gender-Neutral Bathroom Is Symbol of Inclusion
Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy's restroom dedication comes as the struggles of transgender Jews have received renewed attention in the community and beyond.
At most...
Will Israel Again Be an Issue in Sestak-Toomey Race?
Former U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak's second bid to become Pennsylvania’s junior senator in Washington has both support and opposition in the Jewish community.
Once again,...
New Kosher Destination Opens in Bala Cynwyd
David Magerman's long-awaited — and long-delayed — kosher dairy restaurant opens its doors to the public.
From the “better late than never” annals: The Dairy,...
Philadelphia Tourists Would Be Lost Without These Locals
Stroll through Old City or anywhere near Independence Hall on a weekend day and you can’t help but notice the large number of tourists,...
RSVP Program Gets Federal Grant Renewal
A special ceremony was held to mark the renewal of a three-year federal grant for the RSVP program of the Klein JCC.
U.S. Rep. Chaka...
After Report of Student’s Anti-Semitism, College Pursues Tweet Justice
Delaware Valley College is investigating a report of an anti-Semitic tweet posted by one of its students.
A college founded in the 19th century by...
