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For media inquiries, contact [phillyfed@redbanyan.com](mailto:phillyfed@redbanyan.com). To return to the main page, [click here](https://go.jewishphilly.org/philly-stands-with-israel?hsLang=en). ** [![image001 (1)-1](https://go.jewishphilly.org/hs-fs/hubfs/image001%20(1)-1.png?width=400&height=401&name=image001%20(1)-1.png)](https://jewishphilly.org/category/press-room/) ## In the Press - "[American Jewish Groups Offer Broad Support to Israel After Assault from Gaza](https://www.timesofisrael.com/american-jewish-groups-offer-bipartisan-support-to-israel-after-assault-from-gaza/)," Times of Israel - "[Jewish Federation Issues Statement on Attack](https://www.jewishexponent.com/jewish-federation-issues-statement-following-hamas-attack-in-israel/)," Jewish Exponent - "[Philadelphia Region Reeling After Hamas Attacks Kill Dozens in Israel](https://vimeo.com/872288992?share=copy)," CBS Philadelphia - "[Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Discusses Impact of Hamas Attack in Israel](https://vimeo.com/872227856?share=copy)," ABC Philadelphia  - "[Israel and Hamas at War](https://vimeo.com/872296310?share=copy)," NBC Philadelphia  - "[How Philly-Area Residents and Organizations are Reacting to the Israeli-Gaza Conflict](https://www.inquirer.com/news/israel-palestine-philadelphia-jewish-federaltion-philly-coalition-20231008.html)," Philadelphia Inquirer - "[Delaware Valley Residents Seek Ways to Help as Israel Goes to War After Surprise Hamas Attack](https://vimeo.com/872420355?share=copy)," FOX29 - "[Gov. Josh Shapiro joins more than 1,000 at rally outside Philadelphia in support of Israel](https://www.inquirer.com/news/josh-shapiro-israel-rally-jewish-federation-philadelphia-palestine-20231009.html)," Philadelphia Inquirer - "[Hundreds Show Support for Israel During Rally in Montgomery County](https://vimeo.com/872786136?share=copy)," Fox29 - "[Hundreds Attend 'Philly Stands with Israel' Rally in Wynnewood, Pa.](https://vimeo.com/872788854?share=copy)," ABC Philadelphia  - "[Support for Israel Pours Out from Philly-Area Residents Following Hamas' Surprise Attack](https://vimeo.com/872917317?share=copy)," KYW - "[Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Holds Rally for Israel](https://vimeo.com/872789991?share=copy)," NBC - "[What to know about the war between Israel and Hamas, according to Jewish and Palestinian experts](https://vimeo.com/872943770/7f55d4bb70?share=copy)," KYW Newsradio  - "[DelVal Shocked by Attack on Israel; Rally Planned](https://delawarevalleyjournal.com/delval-shocked-by-attack-on-israel-rally-planned/)," Delaware Valley Journal  - "[Philadelphia region reacts, responds to Hamas terror attack on Israel](https://metrophiladelphia.com/philadelphia-reacts-gaza-israel-conflict/)," Metro Philadelphia - "[Jewish groups host dozens of vigils, events across North America for Israel, bringing out thousands of supporters](https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/jewish-groups-host-dozens-of-vigils-events-across-north-america-for-israel-bringing-out-thousands-of-supporters/)," EJP - "[Philadelphia organizations provide ways to help in Israel](https://vimeo.com/873804491?share=copy)," ABC - "[Local Jews Gather in Support of Israel](https://www.jewishexponent.com/local-jews-gather-in-support-of-israel/)," Philadelphia Jewish Exponent - "[Delaware Valley leaders voice support for Israel as it declares war following surprise attack from Hamas](https://whyy.org/articles/israel-hamas-war-pennsylvania-new-jersey-delaware-reaction/)," WHYY - ["Security During Israel Crisis](https://vimeo.com/874527123?share=copy)" - Scripps News - ["Penn’s Leadership Under Fire From Prominent Donors](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/13/us/university-of-pennsylvania-israel-palestine.html)" - The New York Times  - ["An Ardmore man says his 84-year-old Israeli stepmother is missing and believed to be in Gaza](https://www.inquirer.com/news/ditza-heiman-gaza-israel-missing-ardmore-man-20231013.html)["](https://www.inquirer.com/news/ditza-heiman-gaza-israel-missing-ardmore-man-20231013.html) - The Philadelphia Inquirer  - ["Thousands rally for Israel, denounce Hamas attacks in march through Center Citys](https://www.inquirer.com/news/israel-hamas-rally-philadelphia-jewish-palestinians-20231016.html)["](https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-march-for-israel-hamas-war/) - Philadelphia Inquirer - "[Thousands ‘March For Israel’ in Philadelphia, vowing the nation will defeat Hamas](https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-march-for-israel-hamas-war/)" - WHYY - "[Supporters of Israel rally and march through Philadelphia](https://original.newsbreak.com/@the-philly-vibe-1735965/3195271390478-supporters-of-israel-rally-and-march-through-philadelphia)" - The Philly Vibe - "[Hundreds gather in Philly to march for Israel](https://vimeo.com/875601455?share=copy)" - NBC - "[Israel supporters march and rally through Philadelphia](https://vimeo.com/875572795?share=copy)" - CBS Philadelphia - "[The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia holds rally calling for peace in Israel and Gaza](https://vimeo.com/875561448?share=copy)" - CBS Philadelphia - "[What our photographers saw on Monday, Oct. 16](https://www.inquirer.com/photo/what-our-photographers-saw-monday-oct-16-20231017.html)["](https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-march-for-israel-hamas-war/) - Philadelphia Inquirer - "[Philly Communities Hold Rally to Support Israel](https://www.ntd.com/philly-communities-hold-march-and-rally-to-support-israel_948157.html)["](https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-march-for-israel-hamas-war/) - NTD News - "[Temple student finds ways to give back to those fighting Israel-Hamas conflict](https://vimeo.com/876545995?share=copy)" - CBS Philly - "[Protesters gather as City Council condemns Hamas' terror attack in Israel](https://vimeo.com/876550574?share=copy)" - NBC Philly - "[Pennsylvania family whose son is fighting in Israel react to President Biden's address](https://vimeo.com/877338238?share=copy)" - ABC Philly - "[Israeli Americans in the Area Work to Bring Hostages Home](https://www.jewishexponent.com/israeli-americans-in-the-area-work-to-bring-hostages-home/)" - Philadelphia Jewish Exponent - "[Some demonstrators arrested at Israel-Hamas cease-fire rally at Philadelphia's 30th Street Station](https://vimeo.com/880937999/6940305f3a?share=copy)" - CBS Philly - "[UPenn’s Magill Once Again Slow to Respond to Antisemitism, Jewish Groups Say](https://delawarevalleyjournal.com/penn-president-magill-once-again-slow-to-respond-to-overt-antisemitism/)" - Delaware Valley Journal - "[How Philadelphians can help people amid Israel-Hamas conflict](https://metrophiladelphia.com/donate-israel-gaza-philadelphia/)" - Metro Philadelphia - "[From boycotts to firebombs, Israel-Gaza war brings wave of antisemitism](https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/11/01/israel-gaza-jews-antisemitism/)" - Washington Post - "[The Middle East and abortion rights are issues in the final week of a contentious Philly City Council race](https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-city-council-race-israel-hamas-abortion-drew-murray-20231102.html)" - Philadelphia Inquirer - "[Philly Palestine Coalition Urges Boycott of Local Restaurants That Condemned Hamas Terror Attack](https://delawarevalleyjournal.com/philly-palestine-coalition-celebrates-oct-7-terrorist-attacks-calls-for-boycotts-of-jewish-businesses/)" -Delaware Valley Journal - "[Under pressure from Jewish community, Penn president unveils plan to combat antisemitism](https://www.inquirer.com/education/liz-magill-university-of-pennsylvania-antisemitism-action-plan-20231101.html)" - Philadelphia Inquirer - "[After protesters chant ‘from the river to the sea,’ Temple law school warns about disrupting class](https://www.inquirer.com/education/temple-law-palestine-free-speech-20231101.html)" - Philadelphia Inquirer - "[Jewish Americans, Motivated by 'Duty to Protect Israel,' Head Overseas to Fight Hamas](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/11/07/jewish-americans-join-idf-war-hamas/71395910007/)" - USA Today - "[Tens of thousands expected at DC March for Israel today; organizers announce livestream](https://www.jta.org/2023/11/14/united-states/tens-of-thousands-expected-at-dc-march-for-israel-today-organizers-announce-livestream)" - Jewish Telegraphic Agency  - "[Philadelphians head to Washington D.C. to March for Israel](https://vimeo.com/884844151/5bbfc746b6)" - NBC Philadelphia Coverage - "[Thousands of people from Philadelphia descend on DC for March for Israel](https://vimeo.com/885207130?share=copy)" - ABC Philadelphia Coverage - "['March for Israel' rally draws thousands to DC to condemn rising antisemitism, demand release of hostages](https://vimeo.com/884910664/f650873a8c?share=copy)" - NBC Washington - "[Thousands from Philadelphia travel to Washington DC to 'March for Israel'](https://vimeo.com/884906897/c063238e9f?share=copy)" - Fox Philadelphia - "[LOCAL NEWS March for Israel draws 4,000 people from greater Philadelphia area down to Washington D.C.](https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/march-for-israel-washington-dc-philadelphia-new-jersey/)" - CBS Philadelphia - "[Group at DC’s pro-Israel rally raised $13 million for Israel](https://wtop.com/dc/2023/11/group-at-dcs-pro-israel-march-raised-13-million-for-israel/)" - WTOP News - "[A visit to Israel in the aftermath of Oct. 7 reveals a grieving nation hard at work to heal itself](https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/israel-hamas-war-jewish-federation-greater-philadelphia-rabbis-solidarity-mission-20231117.html)" - The Philadelphia Inquirer  - "[Local rabbis changed by post-attack trip to Israel](https://buckscountyherald.com/stories/local-rabbis-changed-by-post-attack-trip-to-israel-daniel-levin-temple-judea-in-doylestown-charles-briskin-of-shir-ami,29444)" - Bucks County Herald - "[Watching video footage of the heinous Hamas attacks on Oct. 7 is a moral obligation](https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/hamas-video-oct-7-massacre-israel-war-20231120.html)" - The Philadelphia Inquirer  - "[Events, Advocacy Continue Locally After March for Israel](https://www.jewishexponent.com/events-advocacy-continue-locally-after-march-for-israel/)," Jewish Exponent - "[Philadelphia School District walks back professional development course on the so-called ‘genocide’ in Gaza](https://broadandliberty.com/2023/11/30/philadelphia-school-district-walks-back-professional-development-course-on-the-genocide-in-gaza/)" - Broad + Liberty - "[Pro-Palestinian protesters target Philadelphia falafel shop owned by Jewish celebrity chef Michael Solomonov](https://www.jta.org/2023/12/04/united-states/pro-palestinian-protesters-target-philadelphia-falafel-shop-owned-by-jewish-celebrity-chef-michael-solomonov)" - Jewish Telegraphic Agency - "['A blatant act of antisemitism,’ says Shapiro of pro-Palestinian demonstrators who targeted Solomonov restaurant](https://vimeo.com/891841191/875ec9035f?share=copy)" - KYW Coverage - "[Shapiro, others condemn pro-Palestine protesters who targeted Jewish-owned restaurant](https://metrophiladelphia.com/palestine-protesters-jewish-restaurant/)" - Metro Philadelphia - "[Pa. pols, White House react to viral Goldie chant in Philly](https://vimeo.com/891856696/c463f549fb?share=copy)" - WHYY - "[Shapiro, Jewish Leaders Condemn Protest Targeting Israeli-Owned Philly Restaurant](https://delawarevalleyjournal.com/protestors-targeting-of-jewish-owned-restaurant-widely-condemned/#google_vignette)" - DV Journal  - "[Pro-Palestinian protesters target Philadelphia falafel shop owned by Jewish celebrity chef Michael Solomonov](https://forward.com/fast-forward/571982/pro-palestinian-protesters-target-philadelphia-falafel-shop-owned-by-jewish-celebrity-chef-michael-solomonov/)" - Forward  - "[Pro-Palestinian Protesters Target Philadelphia Falafel Shop Owned by Jewish Celebrity Chef](https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/2023-12-04/ty-article/pro-palestinian-protesters-target-philadelphia-falafel-shop-owned-by-jewish-celebrity-chef/0000018c-3607-d3ba-af9f-ff27c6ff0000)" - Haaretz  - "[Pro-Palestinian protesters target Philadelphia falafel shop owned by Jewish celebrity chef Michael Solomonov](https://www.jta.org/2023/12/04/united-states/pro-palestinian-protesters-target-philadelphia-falafel-shop-owned-by-jewish-celebrity-chef-michael-solomonov)" - Jewish Telegraphic Agency - "[Philadelphia community celebrates first night of Hanukkah amid Israel-Hamas war](https://vimeo.com/892677662?share=copy)" - ABC Philadelphia Coverage  - "[Community feels toll of Israel-Hamas war](https://spoke.news/31632/news/community-feels-toll-of-israel-hamas-war/)" - The Spoke - "[Survivors of Hamas attacks in Israel share their painful experiences](https://vimeo.com/894138266/c8e091cd31?share=copy)" - Fox Philadelphia - "[Survivors of the Oct. 7 Hamas Attack Speak Out at Lower Merion Event](https://delawarevalleyjournal.com/survivors-of-the-oct-7-hamas-attack-speak-out-at-philly-event/)" - DV Journal  - "[How Much Has The Jewish Federation Raised for Israel Since Oct. 7?](https://www.jewishexponent.com/how-much-has-the-jewish-federation-raised-for-israel-since-oct-7/)" - Jewish Exponent - "[Letters to the Editor | Dec. 15, 2023](https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/letters/letters-editor-december-15-2023-20231215.html)" - Philadelphia Inquirer - "[Honoring Those Whose Impact Will Continue for Generations: Legacy Society and Remembrance Event](https://www.jewishexponent.com/honoring-those-whose-impact-will-continue-for-generations-legacy-society-and-remembrance-event/)" -  Jewish Exponent - "[How Can Penn Start To Repair Its Relationship With the Jewish Community?](https://www.jewishexponent.com/how-can-penn-start-to-repair-its-relationship-with-the-jewish-community/)" - Jewish Exponent - "[Vandalism, slurs and a resignation: Antisemitism storm hits Ivy League's 'friendliest' school for Jews](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/14/antisemitism-philadelphia-free-speech-reckoning/71892291007/)" - USA Today - "[How Philly’s pro-Israel Jewish community has grieved, rallied, and raised millions since Oct. 7](https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-jewish-community-israel-hamas-war-20231231.html)" - Philadelphia Inquirer - "[How Philadelphia’s faith communities held together as Oct. 7 attack tested ties](https://religionnews.com/2024/01/02/how-philadelphias-faith-communities-held-together-as-war-tested-ties/)" - Religion News Service - "[McCormick Travels to Israel, Tours Site of Hamas Terror Attack](https://delawarevalleyjournal.com/mccormick-meets-with-idf-soldiers-in-israel-reiterates-support-for-jewish-state/)" - DV Journal - "[Jewish Community Leaders Make New Year’s Resolutions (Not Our New Year, But Still!)](https://www.jewishexponent.com/jewish-community-leaders-make-new-years-resolutions-not-our-new-year-but-still/)" - Jewish Exponent - "[What Were the Biggest Jewish Philadelphia Stories of 2023?](https://www.jewishexponent.com/what-were-the-biggest-jewish-philadelphia-stories-of-2023/)" - Jewish Exponent - "[Are Local Conflagrations Related to the Israel-Hamas War Dying Down?](https://www.jewishexponent.com/are-local-conflagrations-related-to-the-israel-hamas-war-dying-down/)" - Jewish Exponent - "[A Year of Unity: Faith Activists Share Their Hopes for Peace in 2024](https://www.jewishexponent.com/a-year-of-unity-faith-activists-share-their-hopes-for-peace-in-2024/)" - Jewish Exponent - "[Loved ones of Israeli hostages continue to call for release 3 months after Hamas attack](https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-hostages/)" - CBS News Philadelphia  - "[How Philly’s pro-Israel Jewish community has grieved, rallied, and raised millions since Oct. 7](https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-jewish-community-israel-hamas-war-20231231.html)" - Philadelphia Inquirer  - "[Jewish student at Temple University reflects on anti-Semitism treatment on campus](https://vimeo.com/904460564?share=copy)" - NBC10 Philadelphia - "['We're better together': How Black and Jewish communities are building historic bonds](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/05/black-jewish-community-solidarity/72367276007/)" - USA Today - "[Your Daily Phil: Mosaic United to subsidize Israel trips for 1,200 teens](https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/your-daily-phil-mosaic-united-to-subsidize-israel-trips-for-1200-teens/)" - EJP - [ABC Coverage of the Israel-Hamas War](https://vimeo.com/918442519/35a5e7b492?share=copy) - ABC Philadelphia Coverage - "[Jewish Federation’s Adam Laver Lives Jewishly and Serves the Community"](https://www.jewishexponent.com/jewish-federations-adam-laver-lives-jewishly-and-serves-the-community/) - Jewish Exponent - "[Portraits of people taken hostage by Hamas on display in Philadelphia's Old City museum](https://vimeo.com/924632355/2405a87551?share=copy) - CBS Philadelphia - ["Community rallies behind Montgomery County synagogue targeted with antisemitic vandalism](https://vimeo.com/930734898?share=copy)"- ABC Philadelphia Coverage - "[Vandalism at Drexel Jewish center being investigated as hate crime, university says](https://vimeo.com/930734808/19e412f54d?share=copy)"- ABC Philadelphia Coverage - "[Haverford College Allows Event Blaming Israel for Using COVID as ‘Tool for Settler Colonialism’](https://www.jewishexponent.com/haverford-college-allows-event-blaming-israel-for-using-covid-as-tool-for-settler-colonialism/)"- Jewish Exponent - "[Pennsylvania Jews rally against antisemitism after graffiti at synagogue](https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-795547)"- The Jerusalem Post - "[Outpouring of Support for Main Line Synagogue Hit By Antisemitic Vandalism](https://delawarevalleyjournal.com/outpouring-of-support-for-main-line-synagogue-hit-by-antisemitic-vandalism/)"- DV Journal - "[Israel uses COVID-related policies as a tool of settler colonialism, Haverford students claim](https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-795005)"- The Jerusalem Post - 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"[Theater's attempt to cancel Israeli movie screening sparks protest, court order](https://vimeo.com/933792414/3e8dc9240f?share=copy)"- NBC Philadelphia  - "[Court ruling forces Bryn Mawr Film Institute to screen Israeli film](https://vimeo.com/933794399/e24a535922?share=copy)"- CBS Philadelphia  - "[Threats made against multiple Jewish institutions, synagogues across the Philadelphia region](https://vimeo.com/933796644/af46a9e66d?share=copy)"- CBS Philadelphia  - "[Bryn Mawr Film Institute screens Israeli film following court order](https://vimeo.com/933798686/6f14c8fa12?share=copy)"- ABC Philadelphia  - "[What local leaders have to say about the Israel and Iran conflict in the Middle East](https://vimeo.com/935004100/1ca046b502?share=copy)"- NBC Philadelphia - "[BiCo SJP Event Criticized As Antisemitic By the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia](https://bicollegenews.com/2024/04/12/bico-sjp-criticized-as-antisemitic-by-the-jewish-federation-of-greater-philadelphia/)"- The Bi-College News - 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"[‘It’s Personal’: Continuing the Legacies of Holocaust Survivors as a Third-generation Survivor](https://www.jewishexponent.com/its-personal-continuing-the-legacies-of-holocaust-survivors-as-a-third-generation-survivor/)"- The Jewish Exponent - "[Philadelphia City Council committee advances bill that would expand parameters of hate crime law to include businesses](https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philadelphia-city-council-bill-expand-hate-crime-law-businesses)"- KYW Newsradio   [![parkway](https://go.jewishphilly.org/hs-fs/hubfs/parkway.jpg?width=400&height=399&name=parkway.jpg)](https://jewishphilly.org/category/press-room/) ## Jewish Federation Updates - "[Statement on Today's Attacks in Israel](https://jewishphilly.org/statement-on-todays-attacks-in-israel/)" - October 7, 2023 - "[Michael Balaban's Reflections of Crisis in Israel](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/michael-balaban-reflections-of-crisis-in-israel?hsLang=en)" - October 7, 2023 - "[Firsthand Accounts of War in Israel: Tamir Idan](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/firsthand-accounts-of-war-in-israel-tamir-idan?hsLang=en)" - October 12, 2023 - "[Update on Crisis](https://info.jewishphilly.org/update-on-crisis-in-israel-1?ecid=&utm_campaign=FY24%20Attacks%20in%20Israel&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_8BxV7u8CL6SVsCiXMHnZHHUACAzvFT0B915nxZv7Tv0AuSl1O7rcbIQFb_7WXaJ5at_v1&hsLang=en)" - October 13, 2023 - "[Letter of Solidarity to the State of Israel](https://jewishphilly.org/letter-of-solidarity-to-the-state-of-israel/)" - October 16, 2023 - "[Over 100 Jewish Groups Unequivocally Reject Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate](https://jewishphilly.org/over-100-jewish-groups-unequivocally-reject-islamophobia-and-anti-arab-hate/)" - October 17, 2023 - "[Letter from the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Emergency Response Committee Chairman Adam E. Laver About City Council Resolution 23076](https://jewishphilly.org/city-council-resolution-23076/)" - October 19, 2023 - "[Update on Situation in Israel](https://info.jewishphilly.org/update-on-current-situation-in-israel?ecid=&utm_campaign=FY24%20Attacks%20in%20Israel&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--dkcrqKkDZrt1Owu5jaka_o4WiNHpVK1lULsw1l1vIONj0dkD01XsVanzJJdczpBJ0s29w&hsLang=en)" - October 20, 2023 - "[Firsthand Accounts of War in Israel: Rebecca](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/firsthand-accounts-of-war-in-israel-rebecca?hsLang=en)" - October 16, 2023 - "[Firsthand Accounts of War in Israel: Avi Lurie](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/firsthand-accounts-of-war-in-israel-avi-lurie?hsLang=en)" - October 20, 2023  - "[Responding to Jewish Tragedy: Remembering to Forget](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/responding-to-jewish-tragedy-remembering-to-forget?hsLang=en)" - October 24, 2023 - "[Firsthand Accounts of War in Israel: Amichai Shdemah](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/firsthand-accounts-of-war-in-israel-amichai-shdemah?hsLang=en)" - October 24, 2023 - "[Update on Situation in Israel](https://info.jewishphilly.org/update-on-current-situation-in-israel-1?ecid=&utm_campaign=FY24%20Attacks%20in%20Israel&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--9_HCqyuwAyBQfORNfEMeg4IzZOBnJdEsECE4IH_EpNTEyLX-WR3NCKF7eFLf8cZ3L-U8u&hsLang=en)" - October 27, 2023 - "[Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia condemns the Philly Palestine Coalition’s antisemitic campaign to boycott ‘Zionist’ owned businesses](https://jewishphilly.org/philly-palestine-coalitions-antisemitic-campaign-encouraging-the-boycott-of-zionist-owned-businesses-in-the-philadelphia-area/)" - October 31, 2023 - "[Update on Situation in Israel](https://info.jewishphilly.org/update-on-current-situation-in-israel-1?ecid=&utm_campaign=FY24%20Attacks%20in%20Israel&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--LGfyuTMWs7FkyLW0BWAZErxI8o5BwUI_0G1zgL0LtcJuvbOyRG-gq2DlVuo6D0A6_AqMm&hsLang=en)" - November 3, 2023 - "[Update on the Crisis in Israel](https://info.jewishphilly.org/update-on-current-situation-in-israel-3?ecid=&utm_campaign=FY24%20Attacks%20in%20Israel&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_cfIrZDHvDEhV0u9vnQyaaIoswoc9vrflL-77XLR6woowIMECfZoD_f6x4aWjF7hrmPTf7&hsLang=en)" - November 10, 202 - "[Eleven Local Rabbis Join Jewish Federations of Greater Philadelphia and Northern New Jersey for Emergency Solidarity Mission to Israel](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/eleven-local-rabbis-join-jewish-federations-of-greater-philadelphia-and-northern-new-jersey-for-emergency-solidarity-mission-to-israel?hsLang=en)" - November 13, 2023 - "[March for Israel: Largest Jewish Gathering in US History](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/march-for-israel-largest-jewish-gathering-in-us-history?hsLang=en)" -  November 16, 2023 - "[Update on the Crisis in Israel](https://info.jewishphilly.org/update-on-current-situation-in-israel-4?ecid=&utm_campaign=FY24%20Attacks%20in%20Israel&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_eEK65K_GkC8KCr-yoeBz0Xy1tL_GdJIq8kJERB-GV47CXTm9aft7flA6cmuPjdhkxcCn-&hsLang=en)" - November 17, 2023 - "[The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Women of Vision and the Jewish Women's Funding Network Denounce Negligent UN Response to October 7 Hamas Attacks Against Israeli Women](https://jewishphilly.org/the-jewish-federation-of-greater-philadelphias-women-of-vision-and-the-jewish-womens-funding-network-denounce-negligent-un-response-to-october-7-hamas-attacks-against-israeli-women/)" - November 29, 2023 - "[Michael Balaban: Update on the Crisis in Israel](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/michael-balabans-update-on-the-war-in-israel-december-1?hsLang=en)" - December 1, 2023 - "[Update on the Crisis in Israel](https://info.jewishphilly.org/update-on-current-situation-in-israel-1701464556497?ecid=&utm_campaign=FY24%20Attacks%20in%20Israel&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--OUCVEYM4oaZ4JdgT9WctH258UNE-TjImgUyrwu95PQ3VooKyHDM9H8nusUF2z4k_6gHqA&hsLang=en)" - December 1, 2023 - "[Michael Balaban: Update on the Crisis in Israel](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/michael-balabans-update-on-the-war-in-israel-december-8?hsLang=en)" - December 8, 2023 - "[Update on the Crisis in Israel](https://info.jewishphilly.org/update-on-current-situation-in-israel-1702044985133?ecid=&utm_campaign=FY24%20Attacks%20in%20Israel&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FIFUhySYX9NPrTFXhBND8T4pcnGMr7QikGfbKbWlZzT154mapz5Y6oZkl_oTTw6BG0XNE&hsLang=en)" - December 8, 2023 - "[Michael Balaban: Update on the Crisis in Israel](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/michael-balabans-update-on-the-war-in-israel-december-15?hsLang=en)" - December 15, 2023 - "[Update on the Crisis in Israel](https://info.jewishphilly.org/update-on-current-situation-in-israel-1702661608864?ecid=&utm_campaign=FY24%20Attacks%20in%20Israel&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--gZgOytjHRZKHCYU9v5x2Re90BErUGRjdoqpQWm0vRQDU2_wMIOyAAJ_iH5cs1DFSSJcqR&hsLang=en)" - December 15, 2023 - "[Jewish Federation Calls Out Philadelphia Inquirer's Offensive Cartoon](https://jewishphilly.org/jewish-federation-calls-out-philadelphia-inquirers-offensive-cartoon/)" - December 15, 2023 - "[Michael Balaban: Update on the Crisis in Israel](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/michael-balabans-update-on-the-war-in-israel-december-22?hsLang=en)" - December 22, 2023 - "[Update on the Crisis in Israel](https://info.jewishphilly.org/update-on-current-situation-in-israel-1703260672488?ecid=&utm_campaign=FY24%20Attacks%20in%20Israel&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-93LzYBYqsaiPr31GdK8XuwWp9HWKHkyrxhm0Up9VfiYr3h61j6R3ZQn6939uInWp6_BDuc&hsLang=en)" - December 22, 2023 - "[Update on the C](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/michael-balabans-update-on-the-war-in-israel-january-5?hsLang=en)[risis in Israel](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/michael-balabans-update-on-the-war-in-israel-january-5?hsLang=en)" - January 5, 2024 - "[Update on the Crisis in Israel](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/michael-balabans-update-on-the-war-in-israel-january-12?hsLang=en)" - January 12, 2024 - "[Update on the Crisis in Israel](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/michael-balabans-update-on-the-war-in-israel-january-19?hsLang=en)" - January 19, 2024 - "[Update on the Crisis in Israel](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/michael-balabans-update-on-the-war-in-israel-january-26?hsLang=en)" - January 26, 2024 - "[Update on the Crisis in Israel](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/michael-balabans-update-on-the-war-in-israel-february-2?hsLang=en)" - February 2, 2024 - "[Update on the Crisis in Israel](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/michael-balabans-update-on-the-war-in-israel-february-9?hsLang=en)" - 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