Pride of 1,700 Lions: 5 LV women join peers to envision Jewish future

Five women philanthropists from the Lehigh Valley joined 1,700 from across the globe at the International Lion of Judah Conference in Atlanta to show Jewish pride, celebrate rich traditions, empower the next generation of leaders, and pave the way to a brighter future for Jewish communities.…

Super Sunday to unite community for fun, learning, and giving

By Carl Zebrowski
Editor

The biggest Sunday of the year is right around the corner: Super Sunday. That day, January 26 (two weeks before that other famous winter Sunday), the Jewish community of the Lehigh Valley will Unite for Impact at the JCC for a morning and afternoon of educational an…

3 doctors cement legacies through new Maimonides fund

By Carl Zebrowski
Editor

“The idea is for members to continue their commitment to the ideals of the Maimonides Society for the duration,” says Dr. Lawrence Levitt, a founder of the society and the founder of the Lehigh Valley Health Network neurology department. By “the duration,” h…

Federation's new website is a toolkit for making the world a safer place

By Carl Zebrowski
Editor

You’ve heard a lot about antisemitism in recent years, more so in recent months. You may have attended presentations where speakers described what to do if you witness it or are targeted by it. You may have heard how to talk to people about views of theirs that ma…

Gifting isn’t ‘Taboo’ for Women’s Philanthropy

By Charlene Riegger
Director of Marketing

Can you make someone guess the word “Israel” without saying Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, or homeland? Chelsea Busch did! She and Ilene Ringold were the actors for their respective teams in the Taboo game on December 17 at the Jewish Federation’s Women…