by Hank Butler | Nov 2, 2020 | News
The Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition and its constituent Federations are cognizant of the divisive rhetoric that has permeated this election season and the threats of voter intimidation and suppression that have surfaced in recent weeks. We reaffirm that the bedrock of...
by Hank Butler | Jun 8, 2020 | News
The Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition is heartened and inspired by the outpouring of strong statements by Jewish communities across Pennsylvania, expressing grief over the killing of George Floyd and solidarity with peaceful protesters and broad coalitions calling for...
by Hank Butler | Dec 4, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
Governor Tom Wolf has signed Act 83 of 2019 into law. This Act authorizes $5 million in security grants for non-profit communal facilities (including synagogues, mosques, churches, YMCAs, JCCs, JFS, senior centers, etc.). Highlights of the bill include the following:...
by Hank Butler | Oct 29, 2019 | News, State Government Update
Following on the heels of a unanimous Senate vote last week, the Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition (PJC) celebrated today’s swift action by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, concurring in the Senate amendment to House Bill 859, which provides $5 million in...
