Josh Shapiro

No. 23: Josh Shapiro: A rising Democratic heavyweight putting his Jewish identity front and center

Rather than retreat from public expressions of his Judaism, Josh Shapiro has moved in the opposite direction.

|ByIDAN KWELLER
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, Ambler, Pennsylvania, July 29, 2024.
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.

Pennsylvania man arrested for alleged antisemitic threats against Gov. Josh Shapiro

The suspect allegedly used antisemitic slurs while threatening Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and was later charged with terrorist threats and ethnic intimidation.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Pa. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity speaks during a visit to Coffee Inclusive in Pittston, Pa., Aug. 14, 2025.

Josh Shapiro to face Stacy Garrity in Pennsylvania governor race

“Israel is our greatest ally in the Middle East, and I will continue to stand by them in their fight to achieve peace,” Garrity said when announcing the $25 million investment last year.

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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.

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.

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Josh Shapiro rescued me from Soviet antisemitism, can continue fighting for Jews - opinion

Young Shapiro helped a Jewish family escape communist Russia and continues to this day to fight for antisemitism.

AUGUST 14, 2024ByAVRAHAM GOLDSTEIN
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.

Donald Trump is not a friend of the Jews - opinion

Donald Trump's strategic maneuvers blocked Josh Shapiro from becoming Kamala Harris's VP pick.

AUGUST 13, 2024ByAMY NEUSTEIN
Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump speaks at Turning Point Action's The Believers Summit 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, July 26, 2024.

The victory of Gov. Shapiro in the face of antisemitism - opinion

Despite Shapiro losing the VP nomination, his presence on the national stage as a proud Jew remains a source of light and faith.

AUGUST 12, 2024ByMOSHE HAUER
PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro addresses a rally with US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in Philadelphia, last week.