Philissa Cramer

Philissa Cramer is the Jewish Telegraphic Agency's editor in chief. Prior to joining JTA in 2020, she was a founder and editor at Chalkbeat, the nonprofit news organization covering education. She is a graduate of Brown University.

From Philissa Cramer

Elon Musk, under fire for antisemitism on X, visits Israel and tours ravaged kibbutz with Benjamin Netanyahu

By Philissa Cramer November 27, 2023 9:16 am

Investigation underway after Queens high school students reportedly riot over a teacher’s support for Israel

By Philissa Cramer November 27, 2023 9:06 am

Israelis and supporters rally in support of Hamas hostages outside the United Nations, October 24, 2023. (Luke Tress)

It’s official: Israel approves deal with Hamas to free at least 50 hostages in exchange for pause in fighting

By Ben Sales and Philissa Cramer November 21, 2023 8:16 pm

What we know — and don’t yet — about the hostage deal to release Israelis held by Hamas

By Philissa Cramer and Ben Sales November 21, 2023 2:02 pm

Deal to release dozens of hostages appears to be close, US, Israel and Qatar all say

By Philissa Cramer November 21, 2023 9:36 am

30K Israelis join families of hostages in Jerusalem rally as reports swirl about a release deal

By Philissa Cramer November 19, 2023 3:06 am

20 of 25 authors nominated for National Book Awards call for Gaza ceasefire during ceremony

By Philissa Cramer November 16, 2023 5:33 pm

Mass rallies in France to oppose antisemitism contrast with wave of pro-Palestinian marches worldwide

By Philissa Cramer November 13, 2023 9:07 am

Ethiopian Israelis celebrate Sigd holiday under the shadow of war

By Philissa Cramer November 13, 2023 8:48 am

A haredi volunteer for the Zaka emergency response service searches through the debris in Kibbutz Be'eri, near the border with Gaza, on October 20, 2023. (Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel revises Oct. 7 death toll down to 1,200 as long process of identifying victims nears close

By Philissa Cramer November 12, 2023 11:27 pm

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