Josh Shapiro

Over half of American Jews altered behavior due to antisemitism in 2025 - poll

Overall, according to the report, two-thirds of respondents said that they believed Jews in the US were less secure than a year ago.

Demonstrators hold US and Israeli flags during a rally in Central Park marking 150 days since hostages were taken in attack on Israel on March 10, 2024 in New York City.
 Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner calls ICE agents "wannabe Nazis" during a rally at City Hall, January 27, 2026.

‘Don’t be a wimp’: Josh Shapiro, Philly DA Larry Krasner spar over ICE-Nazi comparisons

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is seen speaking to suppporters. The Harris campaign’s suspicions of Shapiro’s loyalty is nothing new for Jewish Americans, the writer says.

Josh Shapiro: Return of America’s oldest antisemitic trope - opinion

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks at Pennsylvania Department of State’s press briefing, after polls close, on the day of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Josh Shapiro’s new memoir puts his Jewish identity at the center of his political vision


My Word: Split screens and split experiences

Recently, I got sucked into the frustrating ping-ponging that passes as dialogue on social media.

 A KITE festival takes place at Tel Aviv Port as people celebrate Passover this week.

Arsonist attacked Josh Shapiro's home due to his stance on Palestine, says police warrant

The suspect, Cody Balmer, called 911 operators on Sunday following the attack, saying he needed "to stop having my friends killed".

 PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro appears at a presidential campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

MK Gilad Kariv sends letter of support to Josh Shapiro after arson attack

In his letter, Kariv emphasized that the attack represented not just a threat to Shapiro personally but "an assault on the values of freedom, tolerance, and religious faith."

 A view of the damage inside the Governor's Residence on the day Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police provide an update on the act of arson that took place at the residence, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S., April 13, 2025.

Arson of Josh Shapiro's home 'cannot be allowed to happen,' Trump says

The suspect of the case, 38-year-old Cody Balmer, told Pennsylvania State Police officers that he would have beaten Shapiro with a hammer if he had found him inside.

 Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in conversation ahead of providing an update on the act of arson that took place at the Governor's Residence, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S., April 13, 2025.

Pennsylvania charges man attempting attack on Jewish gov. with terrorism, arson, attempted murder

The alleged assailant's charges will include terrorism, attempted murder, and arson.

 PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro takes the stage at an election rally for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, in Philadelphia, last week. Shapiro can show that he isn’t backing down from his lifelong mission of helping Jews and others in need, says the writer.

Gunman takes hostages at Pennsylvania hospital, one officer killed

The suspect and police exchanged gunfire after he walked into the hallway holding a female staff member at gunpoint with her hands bound.

 A CCTV still of police arriving to the scene of the 2025 UPMC Memorial Hospital shooting.

Kamala's electoral price was not choosing Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as VP - opinion

The Democratic Party must now decide whether to continue paying it through strategic missteps and moral ambiguity about virulently anti-Israel and antisemitic factions of its party.

 PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro appears at a presidential campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Editor's Notes: Kamala’s mistake: Ignoring Josh Shapiro cost her the White House

The missed opportunity, a Jewish VP candidate that might have changed the game.

 (L-R): US vice presidential nominee Josh Shapiro and sitting US Vice President Kamala Harris.

In 24 hours, Philadelphia synagogue targeted by antisemitic arson, burglary and vandalism

The synagogue, which is one of the oldest in the US, was subjected to three separate incidents over a few days.

 Aftermath of vandalism at Mikveh Israel synagogue, including arson, a dumpster fire, and an attempted break-in of the office of Rabbi Yosef Zarnighian, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Philadelphia

No. 2: Josh Shapiro: Pennsylvania's Jewish governor

Rep. Josh Shapiro, a proud observant Jew and Zionist, was in the race to become Kamala Harris's running mate - a position he lost to Tim Walz.

 Josh Shapiro.