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Hannah Gann, a Jewish public school teacher and activist in Philadelphia who pretended to be Palestinian for years, addresses a meeting of the Philadelphia Board of Education, Dec. 4, 2025.(Screenshot via JTA)
October 7, 2026, 9:53 am
Philadelphia teacher who pretended to be Palestinian was infamous among local Jews
Some PA Jewish groups didn’t know Hannah Gann was claiming to be from the Middle East, but they knew she praised Oct. 7 and brought anti-Israel bias into her high school classroom
By Andrew Lapin
Hannah Gann, a Jewish public school teacher and activist in Philadelphia who pretended to be Palestinian for years, addresses a meeting of the Philadelphia Board of Education, Dec. 4, 2025.(Screenshot via JTA)
September 24, 2026, 2:24 am
Jewish teacher in Philadelphia admits to fabricating Palestinian identity for years
Hannah Gann comes out as ‘a white woman with significant privilege and wealth’ after being confronted by fellow activists, who say she also pretended to be Tunisian and Black
By Andrew Lapin
Ed Sheeran speaks at the start of a concert in Philadelphia, on September 19, 2026. (Screenshots/Ed Sheeran via Instagram/X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
September 20, 2026, 9:50 am
Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ amid ongoing outcry over Macklemore’s ouster
Singer calls Hamas October 7 attack ‘horrific,’ says ‘what is happening in Gaza is catastrophic,’ as small group protests outside show over rapper’s removal for anti-Israel remarks
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Steve Stein, owner of Steve Stein's Famous Deli in Northeast Philadelphia, the day after closing his doors, August 24, 2026. (Jon Marks/ JTA)
September 2, 2026, 2:51 am
Northeast Philadelphia says goodbye to its last Jewish deli
Close of Steve Stein’s Famous Deli and Restaurant marks end of an era for the neighborhood once packed with synagogues and kosher eateries
By Jon Marks
Isaiah Zagar sits with his dog Blue at the 'Dear Julia' exhibit during an interview at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, May 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
February 21, 2026, 4:16 am
Renowned Jewish mosaic artist who created Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens dies at 86
Mourning Isaiah Zagar, Magic Gardens says that he ‘was more than our founder; he was our close friend, teacher, collaborator and creative inspiration’
By Grace Gilson
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro discusses his new memoir, 'Where We Keep the Light: Stories from a Life of Service,' at the 92nd Street Y in New York, on January 27, 2026. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
February 4, 2026, 9:53 am
Josh Shapiro spars with Philly DA Larry Krasner over ICE-Nazi comparisons
District attorney says Pennsylvania governor shouldn’t be ‘a wimp’ about speaking out against immigration agents’ tactics; the two have a long-running feud
By Andrew Lapin
Rabbi Arthur Waskow of the Shalom Center in Philadelphia leaves the podium at the National Press Club in Washington, August 17, 2010. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
October 21, 2025, 2:27 am
Rabbi Arthur Waskow, longtime progressive US activist and author, dies at 92
From Philadelphia, Waskow spent over six decades championing progressive causes like civil rights, economic injustice and climate change through a spiritual Jewish lens
By Ben Harris
Red graffiti spray-painted over the Israeli flag on the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History​ in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood on August 26, 2025 (YouTube screengrab)
August 29, 2025, 5:37 am
Reversing course, Philadelphia Jewish museum to rehang vandalized Israeli flag
Following criticism, head of Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History says ‘we certainly didn’t intend… to create a perception that we were capitulating to vandals’
By Grace Gilson
Red graffiti spray-painted over the Israeli flag on the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History​ in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood on August 26, 2025 (YouTube screengrab)
August 28, 2025, 12:13 pm
Philadelphia’s Jewish museum grapples with its identity in the wake of October 7
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History contends with a resurgence of antisemitism amid a shifting cultural landscape, with an Israeli CEO at its helm
By Jessica Steinberg
Benjamin Netanyahu as pictured in his high school yearbook at Cheltenham High School in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. (JTA)
July 19, 2025, 3:36 am
Students at Netanyahu’s Pennsylvania high school seek to remove PM from hall of fame
Petition backed by some 15% of students at Cheltenham says prime minister should be removed from wall honoring alumni because of ICC war crime charges
By JTA and ToI Staff
Founder and CEO of Barstool Sports Dave Portnoy is seen before the Loyola (Il) Ramblers and Florida Atlantic Owls game in the Barstool Sports Invitational at Wintrust Arena on November 8, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images/AFP)
June 10, 2025, 9:13 am
Dave Portnoy says not sure if tirades at ‘F*** the Jews’ bar patron did any good
Barstool Sports mogul admits biggest payoff was showing solidarity with Jews amid concerns over antisemitism, raising a little awareness
By Andrew Lapin
Founder and CEO of Barstool Sports Dave Portnoy is seen before the Loyola (Il) Ramblers and Florida Atlantic Owls game in the Barstool Sports Invitational at Wintrust Arena on November 8, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images/AFP)
May 6, 2025, 6:32 am
Dave Portnoy retracts Auschwitz tour offer to customer in ‘F*** the Jews’ sign incident
Barstool Sports founder says customer ‘did a 180’ by denying he engaged in antisemitic conduct: ‘Whatever ramifications come his way he 100% earned’
By AP
Dave Portnoy (R), founder of Barstool Sports, rages in a video posted online responding to a 'F*** the Jews' sign (L) displayed at a bar he owns in Philadelphia, on May 4, 2025. (Screen captures via X)
May 5, 2025, 2:29 pm
Students behind ‘F*** the Jews’ sign at Dave Portnoy’s bar to go on Auschwitz tour
Two waitresses fired and a Temple University student suspended as Jewish founder of Barstool Sports rages over antisemitic incident in his Philadelphia establishment
By ToI Staff
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
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