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Dec 15, 2016

Controversial Knesset Bill Denounced by Jewish Agency, Jewish Federations

A bill to prevent non-Orthodox public prayer at the Western Wall was submitted to the Knesset and was immediately denounced by the Jewish Agency for Israel and Jewish Federations of North America.

Under the measure submitted, the Western Wall site would be placed under the jurisdiction of …

Nov 18, 2016

Federation Offers Exciting New Opportunity for Jews Ages 27-35

By Stephanie Smartschan
JFLV Director of Marketing
 

The Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley is pleased to announce a new leadership program for young adults that will include a heavily subsidized nine-day trip to Israel. The program is made possible by the generous underwriting of do…

Nov 18, 2016

Allentown Woman Reflects on Past Missions in Preparation for Spring Trip

By Michelle Cohen
HAKOL Editor
 
Eva Levitt, a longtime resident of Allentown who has been involved with the Jewish community in many different ways, has enjoyed deepening her connections to Israel over the course of eight Jewish Federation missions. Now she’s getting ready for mission …

Nov 18, 2016

Karen Dacey Becomes First Female President of Maimonides Society

By Stephanie Bolmer
Special to HAKOL
 
Dr. Karen Dacey has only been in the Lehigh Valley five years, but she has already made local history as the Jewish Federation’s Maimonides Society’s first female president. Dacey took over from Dr. Bob Wilson to lead the organization, which was …

Nov 18, 2016

Being the Impact

Editor's Note: During the month of impact in November, the Federation asked donors what inspires them to make an impact and give to the Federation’s Annual Campaign. Here are some of their responses:
 
Chelsea Busch
I grew up in a family where philanthropy and donating money to Israel a…