Community News

Divas on the Bima to Perform at BAS Gala

By Rabbi Daniel Stein
Bnai Abraham Synagogue

Bnai Abraham Synagogue is proud to present four acclaimed cantors in a gala concert on June 6 at 6:30 p.m. Divas on the Bima will feature cantors Magda Fishman, Alisa Pomerantz-Boro, Elizabeth Shammash and Jen Cohen.

Magda Fishman is the cantor …

Relationships, Reflections and Refreshments

By Michele Salomon
Congregation Keneseth Israel

Relationships are the foundation of our communities, particularly our Jewish communities. They are the ground upon which our synagogues, community centers and other institutions of Jewish and community life are built upon. With generous suppor…

Federation Hires New Assistant Executive Director

Jeri Zimmerman will join the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley staff in late February as the new assistant executive director. In this position, Zimmerman will assume primary professional leadership over the Annual Campaign.

Zimmerman comes to the Lehigh Valley with significant Jewish …

Ira Forman to Speak on Combating Anti-Semitism

By Laura Rigge
HAKOL Editor

As anti-Semitic attacks continue across the United States and around the world, learning how to combat anti-Semitism is more important than ever.

Ira Forman, special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism for the U.S. Department of State, will provide an in-d…

Volunteers Reach Out on Super Sunday

By Stephanie Smartschan
JFLV Director of Marketing

The mitzvot were plentiful on Jan. 31 as volunteers gathered at the JCC and Cedarbrook Nursing Home for the Federation’s annual Super Sunday and Community Mitzvah Day.

More than 100 volunteers, from Hillel students to retirees, made call…