Tag: Jewish
Feb. 2, 2024
Drexel under investigation for discrimination
On Dec. 20, 2023, Drexel University President John Fry notified staff and students of an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of…
Nov. 17, 2023
Drexel community comes together in vigil for Palestine
A diverse group of Drexel University students and community members gathered at a candlelight vigil from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 at…
Nov. 9, 2018
The Drexel Jewish community is coping after Pittsburgh shooting
It was Oct. 27, and I was at the Jewish National Conference for college students from different areas around the country. The conference was held…
Mar. 3, 2017
Look for the helpers
More than 100 headstones at a Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia were vandalized or knocked over Feb. 26. This follows a similar incident in a Jewish…
Jan. 7, 2016
From the eyes of a spy: the story of Marthe Cohen
At age 24, Marthe Cohn risked life and limb to spy against the Nazis. Now at 95, the retired nurse has been interviewed by Steven…
May. 21, 2015
Fry addresses on campus anti-Semitic incident
In an official mailing sent May 17, Drexel University President John A. Fry shed additional light on an anti-Semitic incident that occurred in a residence…
May. 3, 2013
What’s Happening In Philly
Cinco de Mayo Block Party at El Vez El Vez is hosting a Cinco de Mayo block party with treats for all ages! There will…