JDS Graduate Earns Top Honors in International Bible Competition

By Stephanie Smartschan
JFLV Director of Marketing

In the Jerusalem Theatre on Israeli Independence Day, contestants from around the world gathered for the final round of the Chidon HaTanach competition.

Noah Notis, a graduate of the Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley and a senior at K…

On Yom Hazikaron, a Reflection of Service

By Arnon Gavish

Editor’s Note: Arnon Gavish moved to the Lehigh Valley from Israel almost four years ago with his wife, Hagit, and three children Adi, 15, Gali, 10, and Hadar, 7. Hagit is the director of manufacturing at Palram and Arnon works as a mentor in the Allentown School District …

High Schoolers Prepare for Confirmation

Twelve high school students will affirm their commitment to the Jewish faith this Shavuot as they lead services for their confirmations at Congregation Keneseth Israel and Temple Beth El.

“They are old enough now to be able to take ownership of their own beliefs in a way that they weren�…

How to Help the Houston Jewish Community Devastated by Flooding

Houston and nine surrounding counties in Texas were hit April 19 with extensive flooding across the entire region, including areas where the Jewish community is concentrated. Amounts ranging from 1-2 feet of rain have fallen in a very short time, completely overwhelming bayous and streams t…

Remembering the Holocaust Starts with Our Own Family Histories

By Stephanie Smartschan
Director of Marketing

Harvey Hakim always knew that his father survived the Holocaust and that his mother was born in the last months of the war, but he never knew what happened to the rest of his family in Greece.

“Many of our family lived in northern Greece, it�…