Community News

Pen Pals Stay Connected ‘Under the Same Moon’

By Stephanie Bolmer
 
For three years now, kids in the Lehigh Valley and Yoav have been learning about how they all live ‘Under the Same Moon.’ That’s the title of the book that second and third graders from religious schools in the Lehigh Valley and third graders from Haela School …

Muhlenberg Researchers Return to Discuss Local 'Women of Valor'

Join Gail Eisenberg and Sue Clemens for a return engagement at the Women’s Division Lunch & Learn podium as they present “Women of Valor” at the JCC on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 12 p.m. 

They will be presenting their continued research on the Jewish families who led the textile industry…

HAKOL Surpasses Founders' Goals Upon 40th Anniversary

By Michelle Cohen
HAKOL Editor

“It’s new; it’s news …  and invites your views” greeted readers of the first issue of HAKOL in September/October 1976. 

Initially published by the Jewish Federation of Allentown before the merger of the three Lehigh Valley Federations, HAKOL serve…

Grinspoon Foundation selects Jewish Federation as a LIFE & LEGACY partner

The Lehigh Valley has been selected to participate in the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACY program as one of only 37 Jewish communities from across North America.

“The Harold Grinspoon Foundation is very excited to be partnering with the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley…

Strawberry Acres and PJ Library Prepare for a Sweet New Year Celebration

By Stephanie Bolmer

As the new year approaches, you may be looking forward to the sweet taste of apples and honey. Strawberry Acres in Coplay has you covered, and for extra fun, you get to pick the apples yourself. Families across the Lehigh Valley enjoy this fall tradition each year, choos…