Tag: Philadelphia

Two Philadelphia-area Conservative synagogues, Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El and Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel, were recently vandalized with antisemitic and anti-Israel graffiti.
The article discusses the contention surrounding the best egg cream drink, typically associated with New York but contested by Philadelphia's Franklin Fountain.
Sarah Kolker, an artist and social justice advocate from Philadelphia, used her art to revitalize a neglected park in her hometown, organizing community efforts and painting a large mural that transformed the space into a vibrant hub for children and adults.
The Ukrainian Catholic Church in Philadelphia has announced plans to temporarily cover a controversial monument in St. Marys Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery.
Two monuments honoring the SS Galichina, a unit of Ukrainian soldiers that fought under Hitler in World War II, have been discovered in a Catholic cemetery near Philadelphia and on a Ukrainian credit union building in Warren, Michigan.
Two monuments to the SS Galichina, a Ukrainian division of the SS (Schutzstaffel) known for its involvement in war crimes during World War II, have been discovered near Philadelphia and Detroit.
In the Philadelphia mayoral race, Cherelle Parker emerged as the Democratic nominee, securing a win with her promise to address the city's gun violence and drug epidemics by adding 300 new police hires and implementing stop-and-frisk measures.
Gun violence is a major issue in cities like Philadelphia, where record-breaking homicides have occurred.
The podcast discusses the desperate measures being taken by the Biden administration in response to inflation and economic crisis, questioning their effectiveness and rationale.
The author describes their experience of voting in person on Election Day.
In an episode of "Broad City," the characters visit Philadelphia where Abbis Jewish identity is highlighted through various references including a Holocaust Museum-themed bedroom, Yiddish dialect, and a demand for a DNA test for Jewish authenticity.
Israeli cuisine has gained popularity in America largely due to the success of Philadelphia-based chef Michael Solomonov and his restaurant Zahav.
Jillian Cantor's novel "Margot" reimagines the life of Margot Frank, imagining what her life might have been if she had survived Bergen-Belsen.
The National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia tells the story of American Jews' pursuit of freedom since 1654, divided into three eras: Foundations of Freedom, Dreams of Freedom, and Choices and Challenges of Freedom.