From the Desk of Jeri Zimmerman

The monthly column of Jeri Zimmerman, executive director of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley

Here for Good--and for each other

As we approach the close of the 2025 Annual Campaign for Jewish Needs on June 30, I find myself filled with gratitude and awe for what we accomplish—together. This year has tested us in ways we couldn’t have predicted. But thanks to your generosity, your compassion, and your unwavering c…

Honoring heritage, celebrating community

Jewish life is rich with meaningful milestones, occasions when we come together in celebration and moments when we gather to support one another in sorrow. Life-cycle events—births, b’nai mitzvahs, confirmations, graduations, marriages, and mourning—and our many holidays give us the op…

Spring 2025

The Jewish calendar marks this as a season of great significance, from Passover to the Season of Independence, encompassing Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day), and Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day). During this time, we come together wit…

Empowered women empower the world

March marks a time of renewal and growth, as spring emerges and the cold, short days of winter are left behind. It’s also the month we celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Since the first Women’s History Month was declared in 1987, each year has had its own …

Welcoming 2025

As we step into 2025, we are greeted by the promise of new beginnings and fresh starts. It’s a time for reflection, a moment to look inward, and a chance to recommit to improving both our personal lives and our community.

In an insightful article, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l he shared life…