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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Easton Salon Series 

"Historical Problems of Biblical Prophecy"
with Prof. Jason Radine
7 to 9 p.m., Hillel Society at Lafayette College

Join Moravian College Professor Jason Radine for an open, thoughtful discussion on the modern historical-critical problems in the study of biblical prophets, as well as rabbinic approaches, at the final installment of this year's Easton Salon Series. All are welcome.

 

Event is free of charge. Light refreshments and coffee will be served. Sponsored by the Easton Leadership Council of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley.

 

For more information, CLICK HERE or contact Judy Diamondstein at judy@jflv.org.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Lunch & Learn:
Family Stories Behind the Local Textile Industry

12 to 1:30 p.m., JCC of Allentown

 

Muhlenberg Professors Gail Eisenberg and Susan Clemens are digging into Allentown’s rich past in the garment industry.

By interviewing those who were there, they are creating an oral history of the businesses and families that helped to shape the city between 1930 and 1980.

Hear the major themes that Gail and Susan have so far uncovered at the next Women’s Division Lunch & Learn, a crossover event with the Muhlenberg Speaker Series.  

Program is $12, including lunch. Men and women are welcome.

 

Sponsored by the Women’s Division of the Jewish Federation of Lehigh Valley and Muhlenberg College's Jews, Money & Capitalism series, made possible by a grant from the Legacy Heritage Jewish Studies Project and the Association for Jewish Studies.

 

To RSVP, please call 610-821-5500 or email mailbox@jflv.org.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

POM/Lion Spring Recognition Trip to Philadelphia

Bus departs 10 a.m. from the JCC

Estimated return time 6 p.m.

 

Pomegranate and Lion of Judah women are invited to spend the day in Philadelphia with the Women's Division.

 

Enjoy lunch at the critically acclaimed new kosher restaurant Citron and Rose and a private tour of the National Museum of American Jewish History featuring exhibits about prominent Jewish women.

 

Cost is $95, including lunch, museum admission and transportation.

 

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For more details, contact Judy Diamondstein at 610-821-5500 or judy@jflv.org.

 

Open to women who have made a minimum commitment of $1,800 to the 2013 Campaign for Jewish Needs.

Friday, May 31, 2013

Jews, Money & Capitalism Capstone Discussion

Muhlenberg Speaker Series

10:30 a.m., ArtsQuest Center, Bethlehem

 

Wrap up a year of amazing learning opportunities with a capstone discussion about the Muhlenberg Speaker Series featuring facilitator Dr. Jessica Cooperman. 

 

Program is free and open to the public thanks to a generous grant from the Legacy Heritage Jewish Studies Project.

  

All of the programs in Muhlenberg’s series were co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Lehigh Valley and the Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding, as well as host of other Muhlenberg College departments and other local institutions.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Mortimer S. Schiff Memorial Golf Tournament

10 a.m., Lehigh Country Club

Join the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley for a day of golf, camaraderie, decadent meals and amazing prizes at the Mortimer S. Schiff Memorial Golf Tournament.  

Registration deadline is May 24. Limited to first 120 players.

  

CLICK HERE to learn more and register today.

Sunday, June 9, 2013

4th Annual Shalom Baby Reunion

10 a.m. to 12 p.m., JCC playground

 

Shalom Baby families – don’t miss our annual reunion playdate!

 

Make new friends for you and the kiddos! Snacks and drinks on us, and pictures too!

 

RSVP to Abby Trachtman at 610-821-5500 or abbyt@jflv.org.

 

Shalom Baby is a project of the Women’s Division of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

JFLV Annual Meeting

7 p.m., JCC of Allentown

 

Celebrate a shared vision and a bright future with the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley at its annual meeting, featuring the Mid-Atlantic Consul General to Israel Yaron Sideman.

 

Join us in presenting Iris Epstein with the George Feldman Achievement Award for Young Leadership and Eileen Fischmann and Michael Miller with the Pomerantz Award for Campaign Excellence.

 

Barnet Fraenkel will also be honored for receiving the Schiff Award for Prejudice Reduction and being named Honorary Vice President.

 

Elect the new board of directors and hear from our community leaders.

 

Please RSVP to Joan Brody at 610-821-5500 or joan@jflv.org.

 

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Sunday, July 28, 2013

Build-A-Stuffed-Animal Workshop

10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., JCC of Allentown

 

Come enjoy a morning of fun water activities and make your own stuffed animal outside under the tent at the JCC. Each child will receive a birth certificate for his or her new friend. There will be snacks and, of course, a PJ Library story. 

 

$12 per child attending/one stuffed animal per child. Accompanying parents are free. 

 

Must register and pre-pay at the JCC front desk by July 19, 2013, to make sure we have sufficient supplies. 

 

REGISTER EARLY: This event may sell out. 

 

Contact Brenda Finberg for more information at bfinberg@lvjcc.org.

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      EASTON SALON SERIES

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