AG Shapiro and children at March for Our Lives Philadelphia. Photo credit Andrea Cantor

Philly Jews “Pray With Their Feet” for Shabbat at March for Our Lives

March 27, 2018 By Andrea Cantor

Thousands call for gun-control on Philly streets at March for Our Lives.

News & Opinion

A Tale of Two Bills in the Fight Against Gerrymandering in Pennsylvania

April 13, 2018 By Jodi Benjamin

“What we just saw was a blatant demonstration of unaccountable government.” — Carol Kuniholm, Fair Districts PA.

The Kosher Table

Lag BaOmer Orange Infused Buns

April 21, 2018 By Ronit Treatman

In honor of Israel’s Jaffa oranges, here is a recipe for a truly sabra Lag BaOmer treat.

Community

Central High School and Israeli Druze Students Collaborate

April 25, 2018 By PJV Contributor

Philadelphia High School students work with Israeli students from the Amal Group on a science project together. The Israeli Amal Group educates its students in science, technology and the arts through “innovation, excellence and entrepreneurship.”

Israel

Lone Soldier Yom Hazikaron (Remembrance Day) Ceremony: The Sons We Lost

April 16, 2018 By PJV Contributor

These brave young men and women fell far away from their family and birthplace, often leaving very few people, if any, to visit their graves or commemorate their lives on this momentous day.

Living Judaism

Time is in Our Hands: Passover Devar Torah

April 2, 2018 By PJV Contributor

Passover celebrates the freedom of the Jewish people from Egypt, but the true sign of freedom is when a nation is the master of its own time. Learn more about the mitzvah of making a calendar system in Rabbi Albert Gabbai’s Devar Torah.

Arts & Culture

Chef Alon Shaya: Philly’s Homegrown Pride

April 15, 2018 By Ronit Treatman

Alon Shaya, and Israeli-American James Beard award-winning chef, credits his success to his high school teacher.

The Philadelphia Jewish Voice

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