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New commission aims to put American Jewish museum under Smithsonian network

The commission was established with bipartisan support in Congress, passing both the House and Senate unanimously before being signed into law by former US president Joe Biden in December 2024.

 (Illustrative) A sign is displayed outside of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History on July 15, 2026 in Washington, DC.
The National Museum of American Jewish History is closed to the public due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on March 17, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Jewish American history museum moves closer to joining Smithsonian amid political tensions

Images from Philadelphia schoolteacher Hannah Gann's social media and public appearances at school board meetings, including reposts referencing paragliders and a Hamas-inspired nail polish design.

Philadelphia teacher passing as Palestinian raised alarms for Jewish groups before she rose to fame

2026 FIFA World Cup Previews Wednesday, 3rd December 2025

CAMERA reporting on antisemitism in Philadelphia schools cited in public hearing


Massive US flight groundings triggered by fiber cut, circuit failure as UN General Assembly meets

The flights were halted on the day that 130 world leaders and dozens of ministers were arriving in New York for the annual high-level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly.

An American Airlines airplane taxis on the tarmac at New York's Laguardia Airport.

Northeast Philadelphia's last Jewish deli shuts down after over 60 years, most Jews in area left

Several customers said that they’ll miss Stein, but they also bemoaned the fact there aren’t many Jewish food options left.

Stein Stein, owner of Steve Stein's Famous Deli in Northeast Philadelphia, the day after his last day in business, Aug. 24, 2026.

Philadelphia Jewish museum vandalized with antisemitic graffiti, third attack in nearly a year

Andrew Goretsky, senior regional director of the Anti-Defamation League in Philadelphia, said the incident was "deeply frustrating, but unfortunately not surprising."

 Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, March 16, 2024

Haverford College settles antisemitism suit with Jewish group over post-Oct. 7 actions

"Harassing, excluding or seeking to silence Jewish community members on the basis of their beliefs, or any other element of their Jewish identity... is anathema to the College's core principles."

President of Haverford College Wendy Raymond testifie during a hearing before the House Education and Workforce Committee at the Rayburn House Office Building on May 7, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Fetterman rejects Gaza genocide claim, says he would rather lose voters than abandon Israel

"Jewish community and Israel are not the same thing, brother man. They're not – that is not the same thing," Stewart, who is Jewish, said.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US Democratic Senator John Fetterman in Washington, July 29, 2026.

Inside America’s first prison synagogue: New exhibit tells the story of Jewish inmates who built it

While founded by Quakers and long Christian-oriented, Eastern State hosted Jewish prisoners as early as the 1800s. 

The restored ark of the synagogue at Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary, whose history is explored in the new exhibit "Freedom Through Faith."

Michael Solomonov’s restaurant group says anti-Israel boycott did not cause closure of 6 locations

Owner Steve Cook blamed the closures on inflation, declining lunch traffic, and an oversaturated fast-casual dining market. Pro-Palestinian activists claim it's because of the boycott.

Goldie Falafel, owned by Michael Solomonov, was the target of a pro-Palestinian protest in Philadelphia, Dec. 3, 2023.

Suspect taken into custody after hospital shooting in Delaware leaves one dead

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Philadelphia after killing one person and wounding another in a targeted hospital shooting in Wilmington, Delaware.

The motorcade of President-elect Joe Biden arrives at ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital on January 11, 2021: illustrative.

Antisemitism is ubiquitous in US healthcare, medical unions, Jewish doctor tells 'Post' - interview

Dr. Jacob Agronin said CIR’s Israel stance has distracted from patient care and raised concerns among Jewish and Israeli doctors in US hospitals.

Dr. Jacob Agronin speaks at the House Education & Workforce subcommittee hearing on May 20, 2026.

Medical union supports terrorists, excludes Israeli workers, Jewish American cardiologist says

Dr. Jacob Agronin told Congress his medical union endorses BDS, targets Israeli doctors, and forces trainees to fund an antisemitic agenda.

An illustration of a doctor over a backdrop of the Palestinian flag.