Pittsburgh trio lied to US Air Force, conspired to attack synagogue, per new federal indictment The Justice Department is committed "to working alongside federal, state and local law enforcement partners to investigate crimes like these and to safeguard both the Jewish community and the public at large.” April 23, 2025
Grand jury indicts Pennsylvania man for trying to join Hezbollah, lying to FBI Jack Danaher Molloy faces up to 36 years in prison and a $750,000 fine for the three charges. Izzy Salant Jan. 3, 2025
Commuting federal death sentences would include Tree of Life shooter, McConnell says “President Biden’s decision earlier this month to pardon his son may well have set a unique and unfortunate precedent,” the Kentucky senator said on the Senate floor. Dec. 19, 2024
Why security for the Jewish community is needed now more than ever Let’s make it clear that while hate may rise, it will never define us or defeat us. Dov Ben-Shimon Nov. 1, 2024
Alleged synagogue vandals in Pennsylvania praised Rep. Lee’s anti-Israel advocacy Talya Lubit and Mohamad Hamad have been charged with spray-painting a Hamas triangle and anti-Jewish slogans; they also donated to House reps and signed a letter pushing for a ceasefire. Nov. 1, 2024
‘We won’t be intimidated’: Two charged with defacing Pittsburgh Jewish sites "Defacing religious property is not protected speech—it is a crime," stated Eric Olshan, U.S. attorney for the western district of Pennsylvania JNS Staff Oct. 30, 2024
‘Struck soul of our nation’: Biden, Harris mark six years since Tree of Life shooting "As the Talmud says, 'It is not your duty to finish the work but neither are you at liberty to neglect it,'" the U.S. president said, quoting the Mishnah. Oct. 27, 2024
United in grief, strong in hope before sixth anniversary of Tree of Life shooting What sets this year apart is not only the physical trauma of a seven-front war facing Israel but the ripple effect this has had on Jews worldwide. Steve Rosenberg Oct. 20, 2024
Police unable to find suspect in theft of plaque honoring Tree of Life Officials say the Pittsburgh public school district has ordered a replacement. Oct. 16, 2024
