Super Sunday Offers Mitzvah Opportunities for All

By Stephanie Smartschan
JFLV Director of Marketing

Are you looking for a meaningful way to start the new year? 

How about making a difference in the lives of seniors, campers and Jews all over the world?

The Jewish Federation will host its annual Super Sunday phone-a-thon and community m…

Eichenwald: My Chanukah at the White House

By Jeanette Eichenwald
Special to HAKOL

Once upon a time, a menorah was invited to the White House for a Chanukah celebration and to spend the night – sounds like the first line in a book, but in actuality it is quite true. The story of the Eichenwald family menorah is by now quite well k…

ChanuCan Returns to Bring Holiday Spirit to the Hungry

By Debbie Zoller
JFS Executive Director

The highlight of my Chanukah this year was attending Temple Beth El’s ChanuCan Celebration “Recognize the Miracles.” Never before had I realized how much creativity and possibility comes out of a can. Organized by Shari Spark and the religious s…

Begbie and DePietro to Exhibit at Gallery at the JCC

By Karen Albert
JCC of the Lehigh Valley
  
Come meet two artists under the influence (of each other.) On Jan. 14, Richard Begbie and James DePietro will be exhibiting their work in the Gallery at the JCC. The show runs until Feb. 25.

Richard Begbie is a photographer with a degree in gra…

Community Pledges $1.2 million During 60 Day Challenge

Donors stepped up to double their impact in October and November, contributing a total of $1.2 million to the 2016 Campaign for Jewish Needs in just 60 days.

The money raised includes $40,000 from generous anonymous donors to match new gifts and increases, of which there were 311 out of 575…