Andy Gotlieb

Fort Washington

Senior Editor at Construction Equipment Guide

Philadelphia-area native with experience in public relations and journalism

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Articles

35 Years Ago: Another Hostage Situation Drew Headlines

Aug 8, 2024 | jewishexponent.com | Andy Gotlieb

Looking back at past issues of the Jewish Exponent for the monthly “Remember When” article, one thing is clear: History really does repeat itself. Thirty-five years ago, hostages were once again in the news; even if most weren’t Israeli, Israel was impacted. Anyone thumbing through the Aug. 11, 1989, edition would have found the article, “Side effect of hostage crisis may be an improved U.S.-Iran relationship.” Obviously, that side effect did not occur.
ADL Files Civil Rights Complaint Against School District of Philadelphia

Jul 23, 2024 | jewishexponent.com | Andy Gotlieb

The Anti-Defamation League filed a federal civil rights complaint on July 23 on behalf of Jewish parents whose children were subjected to “severe and persistent harassment and discrimination” from fellow students and teachers in the School District of Philadelphia. The Title VI complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights alleged that since Oct.
Alleged Vandalism of Israel Flag on Ben Franklin Parkway Under Investigation

Jul 19, 2024 | jewishexponent.com | Andy Gotlieb

The Israeli flag along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway was alleged vandalized with smears of red paint sometime Friday morning, NBC 10 reported, adding that the Philadelphia Police Department is investigating. Deborah Project Legal Director Lori Lowenthal Marcus posted a photo of the defaced flag on X. Local organizations responded to the incident.
Remember When: July 11, 1924

Jul 11, 2024 | jewishexponent.com | Andy Gotlieb

One hundred years ago, the Jewish Exponent looked a lot different than it does today, complete with a prodigious masthead and the slogan “A Weekly Journal Devoted to the Interests of the Jewish People.” On that day, those front-page interests included the dispatch “Rights of Jewish Groups in Foreign Lands” and “A European Letter to the Jewish Exponent,” as well as a poem titled “Beginning and End.” The European letter is the more interesting item, as it’s subtitled “The Palestine Pavilion at...
Israel’s Hezbollah Challenge

Jun 26, 2024 | jewishexponent.com | Andy Gotlieb

The threat to northern Israel from Lebanon is real. And it is getting worse. In 24 hours last week, Hezbollah launched more than 300 rockets and drones across the Lebanese border into northern Israel. Those numbers are alarming but not surprising. Israel and Hezbollah have been in a low-grade war since the Iranian-backed terror group began firing at Israel in a show of solidarity with Hamas after the beginning of the Gaza war last October.
Remember When: The Rites of Summer Never End

Jun 13, 2024 | jewishexponent.com | Andy Gotlieb

When you think of June in the Philadelphia area, what comes to mind? The end of school. Hot, muggy weather. Trips down the shore. Phillies baseball. Water ice. Backyard barbecues. And, of course, summer camp. For decades, camp and the area’s Jewish community have gone hand-in-hand. Generations of Jewish kids have attended both day and overnight camps in the immediate area, not to mention throughout Pennsylvania.
Police Clear Penn Encampment, 33 Arrested

May 10, 2024 | jewishexponent.com | Andy Gotlieb

Police disbanded the two-week-old pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania this morning, resulting in 33 arrests of those who defied orders to leave, 6ABC reported. A Penn spokesperson said the university’s police department and the Philadelphia Police Department began an operation around 5:30 a.m. to dismantle the encampment. Protesters received a two-minute warning 20 minutes later to leave.
Bike to Basics - Washington FAMILY Magazine

May 9, 2024 | washingtonfamily.com | Andy Gotlieb

Heather M. RossA sunny day of biking in the park is a great way to reduce stress, feel confident, stay healthy and bond as a family. Cycling is a good way to keep your family healthy, and for young kids, it also helps develop their motor skills, balance, strength, spatial awareness and coordination. The benefits of learning to ride may seem endless, but where do you start?
Decorate for Spring: Butterflies

May 9, 2024 | washingtonfamily.com | Andy Gotlieb

Michaela HuberGet in the mood for spring by making colorful butterflies with your little ones! If you drink coffee at home, chances are you might already have the key material for this craft: coffee filters! The rest of the items you will need are easy to find around the house or at your local craft store. With these coffee filter butterflies, kids can choose their favorite colors and spruce up the house with their very own spring decorations.
‘Terror Against Terror’ Shattered in 1984

May 9, 2024 | jewishexponent.com | Andy Gotlieb

Aside from a colorful cover recognizing Passover 5744, the April 13, 1984, Jewish Exponent touched upon a multitude of things aside from the holiday. One story looked into the arrests of four ultra-Orthodox Israeli youths who were calling themselves Terror Against Terror and were charged with committing bomb and grenade attacks on Christian and Muslim religious sites in Jerusalem’s capitol area.