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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 570

Philadelphia

New York Bagel Bakery in Philadelphia has served kosher-keeping customers for decades. Its longtime owner was recently accused of antisemitism, a charge he denies. (Screenshot from Google Maps via JTA)
March 21, 2025, 12:42 am
Longtime Palestinian owner of Philly kosher bagel store schmeared over Oct. 7 posts
After 27 years serving the community, Nick Sammoudi is the subject of an online petition as customers ask for his certification to be revoked amid claims he’s leading a double life
By Ben Sales
Fan Lavi Kirel waves an Israeli flag as basketball player Deni Avdija takes a free throw during a March 3 game in Philadelphia. (Jon Marks/Times of Israel)
March 11, 2025, 4:09 am
No longer riding pine, Deni Avdija blazes trail of pride for Israel across the NBA
Overcoming a slow start after arriving in Portland, the fifth-year forward is inspiring overt support for the Jewish state while putting up the best numbers of his career
By Jon Marks
The School District of Philadelphia headquarters are shown in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
December 20, 2024, 9:30 pm
Civil rights probe finds Philly school district failed to tackle antisemitic harassment
US Education Department faults authorities for not doing enough to protect Jewish students despite ‘repeated, extensive notice’ they faced bigotry from peers, teachers and staff
By AP and ToI Staff
A frame from a new Kamala Harris ad filmed at Hymie's, the same Philadelphia Jewish deli that served as the setting for a Donald Trump ad. (Screenshot via YouTube, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 1, 2024, 3:23 pm
Pro-Harris group counters pro-Trump ad with rebuttal filmed at same Jewish deli
In second campaign ad at Hymie’s Deli in Philadelphia, Jewish pols respond to Republican Jewish Coalition’s ‘bubbies’ spot, decry Trump as ’embracing antisemitism’
By Ron Kampeas
A screen capture from ad aired by the Republican Jewish Coalition starting October 20, 2024, showing three actors portraying Jewish women talking about supporting GOP nominee Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election. (screen capture: RJC/ YouTube)
October 25, 2024, 10:08 am
Pro-Trump ‘bubbies’ ad nudging Jews on Israel, antisemitism fears serves up backlash
RJC spot in battleground states with large Jewish populations denounced for trafficking in tropes, as some vow to boycott Jewish deli near Philly where it was filmed
By ToI Staff
A sheet from early US president James Madison's ledger, containing the name of Haym Salomon, a Sephardic Jewish financier involved in the American Revolution. (Courtesy The Raab Collection)
September 25, 2024, 8:09 am
Rare document shows Jewish financier’s role in American Revolution
Surviving page from James Madison’s ledger shows contribution of Haym Salomon, a Sephardic Jewish immigrant from Poland, who gave equivalent of $23m to revolutionary cause
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Tai Baribo plays for the Philadelphia Union soccer club in this undated photo. (Courtesy of Union)
August 5, 2024, 3:38 pm
After a slow start in Philadelphia, Israeli soccer player Tai Baribo is on a roll
The striker, who has also played for Israel’s national team, had a breakout month in July with a stunning hat trick but hasn’t forgotten his homeland as war rages on
By Jon Marks
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks during a "Harris for President" event in the gymnasium of Wissahickon High School in Ambler, Pennsylvania, on July 29, 2024. (Matthew Hatcher / AFP)
August 2, 2024, 9:25 am
Speculation mounts Harris to tap Pennsylvania’s Jewish governor Shapiro as running mate
Shapiro has emphasized Jewish heritage, been outspoken in support of Israel, criticized antisemitism at college campus protests; called Netanyahu ‘one of worst leaders of all time’
By Jackie Hajdenberg and Ben Sales
The School District of Philadelphia headquarters are shown in Philadelphia, July 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
July 23, 2024, 9:28 pm
ADL raises alarm over rampant antisemitism in Philadelphia schools since Oct. 7
In federal complaint, group says school district has failed to take action on bullying of Jewish students, recommends disciplinary action for students and teachers
By AP and ToI Staff
Pro-Israel demonstrators rally outside the Bryn Mawr Film Institute after theater was ordered by a court to screen an Israeli documentary, April 7, 2024 (Screen grab via ABC 6 used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
April 10, 2024, 8:49 am
Forced by court, Philadelphia theater shows Israeli film after initial cancellation
Screening of movie on life of singer Yehuda Poliker comes after Bryn Mawr Film Institute director had said it would be seen as ‘endorsement’ of Israel’s conduct in the war
By JTA and ToI Staff
A screenshot from security footage showing two women using stencils to spray-paint 'From the river to the sea' outside Temple Beth Zion-Beth in Pennsylvania, March 2024. (Screenshot used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
April 2, 2024, 2:27 pm
Officials condemn anti-Israel, antisemitic graffiti at 2 Pennsylvania synagogues
PA governor, CNN anchor and community leaders decry recent vandalism of Philadelphia-area Jewish institutions with swastika, ‘From the river to the sea’
By JTA and ToI Staff
Demonstrators march west towards the UC Townhomes during an anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian rally in Philadelphia, Sunday, December 3, 2023. (Elizabeth Robertson/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
December 5, 2023, 7:58 am
White House slams ‘antisemitic’ protest at Philadelphia Israeli restaurant
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro says pro-Palestinian demonstration outside of Israeli-American celebrity chef Michael Solomonov’s Goldie ‘is reminiscent of a dark time in history’
By Jacob Magid and AP
Illustrative: Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter, of the South Philadelphia Shtiebel, lights a menorah during a public Hanukkah celebration and menorah lighting ceremony in South Philadelphia on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Ryan Collerd)
July 14, 2023, 11:48 am
Mississippi man arrested for threatening Pennsylvanian Jewish businesses, synagogues
Donovan Parrish could serve up to 50 years in prison for cyberstalking and communicating interstate threats
By AP
Philadelphia police investigate along 56th Street after multiple people were shot in Southwest Philadelphia, late July 3, 2023. (Yong Kim/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
July 4, 2023, 8:31 am
Gunman opens fire at random on Philadelphia streets, killing 4
Police arrest suspect armed with rifle and clad in bulletproof vest; two boys aged 2 and 13 injured
By AP
Central Bucks High School South, Philadelphia. (CC BY-SA 2.5/Michael H. Parker)
January 28, 2023, 11:56 pm
Philadelphia high school librarian ordered to remove poster with Elie Wiesel quote
School district later reverses decision by principal who cited ‘neutrality’ policy, notes the Holocaust survivor and Nobel Prize-winning author’s ‘Night’ is part of the curriculum
By Andrew Lapin
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