Community News

Federation Launches Silver Circle to Honor Long-Time Donors

By Alyssa Kevelson
JFLV Donor Relations Intern

Have you been donating to the Jewish Federation for 25 years or more? Welcome to the Silver Circle!

The Silver Circle is a newly launched recognition society to honor these long-time donors for their dedication and commitment to Jews in the Le…

Maimonides Society Offers Expertise to Muhlenberg

The Maimonides Society of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley is teaming up with Muhlenberg College Hillel to offer an informational night for pre-medical students, co-sponsored and hosted by Hillel at Muhlenberg under the new leadership and direction of Rabbi Melissa Simon.  

The M…

Super Sunday Reach Spans Babies to Bubbies

By Stephanie Smartschan
Director of Marketing

With the morning calling shift underway, volunteers from across the Lehigh Valley filled the JCC auditorium. With cell phones in hand and pledge cards in front of them, they worked diligently to reach out to potential donors and ask for their su…

Camp Experiences Run Deep as Summer Preparations Begin

By Julie Taffet
JFLV Marketing Intern

Despite the lingering extra-cold temperatures, Lehigh Valley families are looking ahead to summer camp. Here, several people reflect on their own camp experiences, even as some prepare their children’s summer plans.

Mickey Freeman

Mickey Freeman is …

Purim Celebrations Planned in the Valley

The festive holiday of Purim begins on March 4 this year and some of the Lehigh Valley Jewish organizations already have plans afoot.

The Jewish Day School reports that Purim is “joyfully celebrated” with the children getting into a festive outlook with Spirit Week leading up to the hol…