Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Mar

The article highlights two compelling narratives.

0 Politics Israel

Paige Cognetti running in Josh Shapiro’s footsteps in key Pa. swing district

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 22 Jan

Paige Cognetti, the Democratic mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania, is campaigning to unseat Republican Representative Rob Bresnahan by adopting a strongly pro-Israel stance in a key swing district.

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REVIEW: ‘The Dressmaker’s Mirror’

Stewart Kampel in Hadassah · 9 Jan

In The Dressmakers Mirror, Susan Weiss Liebman, a former biology professor and geneticist, explores her Jewish family's history plagued by sudden deaths, ultimately tracing it to a specific genetic mutation.

0 Communities Leadership

How a troublemaking private school dropout became the Johnny Appleseed of tech

Jon Kalish in Forward · 1 Dec 2025

David Lerner, co-founder of Tekserve, is remembered fondly as a complex yet benevolent figure in New York's tech scene.

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REVIEW: Genetic Secrets in ‘The Dressmaker’s Mirror’

Stewart Kampel in Hadassah · 5 Sep 2025

In "The Dressmakers Mirror: Sudden Death, Genetics, and a Jewish Family's Secret," Susan Weiss Liebman, a geneticist and former professor, blends memoir with medical investigation to unravel a devastating genetic mystery in her family.

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Jeffrey Klein, 77, Mother Jones co-founder, saw ‘through line’ between investigative journalism and fighting antisemitism

Grace Gilson in JTA · 24 Mar 2025

Jeffrey Klein, co-founder of the progressive magazine Mother Jones, is remembered for his contribution to investigative journalism and his commitment to Jewish values, despite rarely discussing his Jewish identity publicly.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Joe Biden entered the White House pledging to fight antisemitism. He leaves with it at historic levels.

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 20 Jan 2025

Joe Biden began his presidency with a commitment to combat antisemitism, a key campaign pledge influenced by the Charlottesville march and Trump's response.

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The world after Oct. 7, and before Trump 2.0: The essential Jewish conversations of 2024

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward · 31 Dec 2024

The year 2024 was marked by intensified Jewish discourse resulting from the trauma of October 7 and the subsequent Israeli conflict, deeply influencing global Jewish communities.

0 Antisemitism Jewish Law

The Next Chapter in Catholic-Jewish Relations

People of the Pod · 17 Dec 2024

Bishop Joseph Bambera and the AJC launch a significant Catholic-Jewish initiative, "Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition," aiming to enhance dialogue and combat antisemitism through a Catholic lens.

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Mission, Vision, and Jewish Philanthropic Leadership: A Conversation with Rachel Garbow Monroe and Paula B. Pretlow

Sources · 4 Dec 2024

The conversation with Rachel Garbow Monroe and Paula B. Pretlow of The Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Foundation explored their philanthropic vision and leadership dynamics.

0 Politics Israel

Yechiel Leiter, American-Israeli former settler leader who lost a son in Gaza, to serve as next Israeli ambassador to US

Luke Tress in JTA · 8 Nov 2024

Yechiel Leiter, an American-Israeli with deep ties to the West Bank settlement movement, has been appointed as the next Israeli ambassador to the United States by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Yechiel Leiter, American-Israeli former settler leader who lost a son in Gaza, to serve as next Israeli ambassador to US

Luke Tress in JTA · 8 Nov 2024

Yechiel Leiter, a former settler leader whose son was tragically killed in Gaza, has been appointed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the next ambassador to the United States.

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The Long Good Biden - with Amos Harel and Special Co-Host David Remnick

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 26 Jul 2024

Amos Harel discusses the complexity of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent speech in Congress amidst ongoing hostage negotiations and military actions in Gaza.

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