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Principal Fired After Antisemitic Voicemail Sparks Outrage

12/27/2025

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Phillip Leddy, principal of Lower Gwynedd Elementary School, was fired by the Wissahickon School Board after leaving an antisemitic voicemail for a Jewish parent.
In the recording, Leddy described 'Jew money' and claimed Jews 'control the banks'.
A district employee overheard the remarks, sparking outrage in the community.
The district will discuss antisemitism with local Jewish groups as the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia criticizes broader district bias.

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Story summary

Phillip Leddy, principal of Lower Gwynedd Elementary School, was fired by the Wissahickon School Board after leaving an antisemitic voicemail for a Jewish parent.
In the recording, Leddy described 'Jew money' and claimed Jews 'control the banks'.
A district employee overheard the remarks, sparking outrage in the community.
The district will discuss antisemitism with local Jewish groups as the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia criticizes broader district bias.