Families gather in NJ to celebrate Passover, holiday that "celebrates the resilience of Jews"
Families gathered in New Jersey Monday night to mark the start of Passover, the annual celebration of the Israelites' exodus from slavery in Egypt.
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Families gathered in New Jersey Monday night to mark the start of Passover, the annual celebration of the Israelites' exodus from slavery in Egypt.
Antisemitic chants and even threats against Jewish students have brought the tension of the Middle East onto U.S. college campuses.
Pro-Palestinian student protests against the war in Gaza, including high-profile demonstrations at Columbia and NYU, led to responses in the Philadelphia area. As students at the University of Pennsylvania celebrate Passover, many can't help but fear for their friends' safety at other campuses after months of unrest following Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7. Wakisha Bailey reports.
With prayers, songs and traditions that span generations, families gathered Monday night to mark the start of Passover, the annual celebration of the Israelites' exodus from slavery in Egypt. "Passover celebrates the resilience of Jews," Jennifer Dubrow Weiss, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, said.
Protesters have been arrested at Columbia and Yale as they've refused to move, calling for a break from Israel.
Ahead of Passover, which begins Monday, Jewish students at the University of Pennsylvania said they feel fear for those in Israel and on other campuses.
Amid protests at Columbia University and other schools, University of Pennsylvania students talked to CBS News Philadelphia about the culture on campus and antisemitism ahead of Passover, which begins Monday night.
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News an Israeli missile has hit Iran in apparent retaliation for the recent drone and missile attack on the Jewish state.
Overnight U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that an Israeli missile struck Iran. And Uber is adding a new way for riders to get verified and launching the test program in several cities including Philadelphia. Janelle Burrell has your latest morning headlines with the weather forecast from Kate Bilo.
Philadelphia police and Pennsylvania State Police arrested a combined 68 people for blocking traffic during rush hour on Monday.
Local organizations and Philadelphians with ties abroad are feeling the impact after Iran launched hundreds of missiles into Israel over the weekend.
According to Israeli officials, Iran launched hundreds of missiles into Israel over the weekend. Some people told CBS News Philadelphia they were fearful for the safety of their friends and family in the country.
For Danielle Gutman, who lives in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Iran's attack renewed worries about relatives in Israel.
A Montgomery County woman with family members in Israel said news of Saturday's attack by Iran triggered a renewed sense of concern. Her family was OK, she said, but it's hard being so far away.
Israel says 99% of the missiles and drones launched by Iran in an overnight assault were downed by its air defenses, with help from its allies.
President's handling hits new lows; Democrats have grown less supportive of aid to Israel.
Americans in Israel have been warned to limit their travel as U.S. officials say Iran is expected to launch an attack on the country as soon as Friday.
A court ruled Tuesday afternoon that the screening of a film at the Philadelphia Israeli Film Festival must go on after the venue canceled the event, citing concerns over planned protests.
One day before the screening of "The Child Within Me," a story about an Israeli singer, the Bryn Mawr Film Institute canceled the showing. But a court ruling changed that.
The Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley says Jewish organizations in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and other parts of the state received hoax bomb threats on Tuesday.
Olga Sorzano, who owns a kombucha brewery in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, worked with World Central Kitchen in Ukraine.
Olga Sorzano is still grappling with the heartbreaking loss of seven World Central Kitchen volunteers killed in an airstrike in Gaza on Monday.
Drexel University President John Fry said vandals removed the letters of Raymond G. Perelman's name from the sign outside the Perelman Center for Jewish Life on campus - and said police are investigating the incident as a hate crime.
Nikita Soumrov and Daniel Dvir showed remarkable strength and bravery as they relived their painful memories of the Oct. 7 attack on Thursday in South Jersey.
Nikita Soumrov and Daniel Dvit shared their stories of survival at the Katz Jewish Community Center in Cherry Hill.
An administration mix-up caused personal information like Social Security numbers and bank account info to be mailed out to the wrong recipients.
A Temple University law professor alleges in a suit that he breathed in contaminated air on a Boeing craft, leaving him physically impaired.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
Auction house Stacks Bowers sold three U.S. pennies (one made of 24K gold) for 26 million times their cash value.
Current and former Eagles and Phillies players will be available for autographs at the Philadelphia Sports Cards and Sports Memorabilia show this weekend.
Philadelphia, South Jersey and parts of Delaware are anticipating seeing the first measurable snowfall since February.
An administration mix-up caused personal information like Social Security numbers and bank account info to be mailed out to the wrong recipients.
A Temple University law professor alleges in a suit that he breathed in contaminated air on a Boeing craft, leaving him physically impaired.
Murphy says the state of emergency will help keep the fuel heating thousands of residents' homes amid a long stretch of cold weather.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
An administration mix-up caused personal information like Social Security numbers and bank account info to be mailed out to the wrong recipients.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
Auction house Stacks Bowers sold three U.S. pennies (one made of 24K gold) for 26 million times their cash value.
Current and former Eagles and Phillies players will be available for autographs at the Philadelphia Sports Cards and Sports Memorabilia show this weekend.
Police say Coy Thomas is suspected of killing 93-year-old Lafayette Dailey, who was found stabbed to death in his North Philadelphia home.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
A fire at the Mansion Apartments in Pine Hill, Camden County, destroyed two units. It's being investigated as possible arson, according to a source.
Murphy says the state of emergency will help keep the fuel heating thousands of residents' homes amid a long stretch of cold weather.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
A man was airlifted to a Philadelphia hospital after he was seriously injured in a fire at a Galloway Township home Wednesday morning, police said.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SMART Local 1594, which represents more than 300 bus, train and trolley operators, reached a tentative deal with SEPTA after the union authorized a strike last month.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Current and former Eagles and Phillies players will be available for autographs at the Philadelphia Sports Cards and Sports Memorabilia show this weekend.
President Trump will host members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" — at a bill-signing Friday, CBS News has learned.
Mark Stone scored his second goal of the game 2:47 into overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Kyle Schwarber has signed a $150 million, five-year deal to stay with the Phillies just before the expected birth of a daughter.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Philadelphia will ring in the new year with LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff and other musical acts in front of the Art Museum on New Year's Eve.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Friday released 19 photos obtained from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including images of President Trump and former President Bill Clinton.
No one was hurt but several residents were evacuated during a fire investigation at a nursing home in Malvern, Pennsylvania on Friday.
Months after pulling out of the Wawa Welcome America concert on July 4, LL Cool J will be back in Philly, performing at a free concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway to ring in 2026. DJ Jazzy Jeff and others are also set to perform.
Philadelphia police are searching for a 53-year-old man, Coy Thomas, identifying him as a suspect in the killing of 93-year-old Lafayette Dailey in Philadelphia earlier this month. Dailey was found dead in his home in North Philadelphia and his car was missing.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small's defense team is expected to begin making their case Friday. The mayor and his wife, the superintendent of the Atlantic City School District, are on trial for alleged physical abuse of his daughter and asking her to lie about the abuse. Jan Carabeo has the latest morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.