Community News

Jewish Heritage Night at the IronPigs is back!

After a hiatus, Jewish Heritage Night at the IronPigs is back and better than ever!

For the first time, the giveaway item will be a drawstring backpack, complete with zippered pocket and opening for earbuds. As always, the souvenir includes the team’s logo and name in Hebrew.

“We are s…

Federation seeks nominations for annual awards

The Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley will hold its annual end-of-year celebration meeting June 9, where leaders and volunteers will be honored, including recipients of several awards. Federation is seeking nominations for two important awards by May 6. 

An exceptional cadre of young …

Dignity Grows packing parties and Good Deeds Day combined this April

By Amy Zylberman
JFLV Director of Community Development

On Sunday, April 3, Women's Philanthropy joined millions of others from around the world to do good right here in the Lehigh Valley. Good Deeds Day is a global effort that started in Israel in 2007 and now spans to over 100 countries.…

Lehigh Valley Jewish community stands in solidarity with Ukraine

By Bayley Carl
JFLV Marketing and Engagement Associate

“When I am dead, bury me
In my beloved Ukraine,
My tomb upon a grave mound high
Amid the spreading plain,
So that the fields, the boundless steppes,
The Dnieper's plunging shore
My eyes could see, my ears could hear
The mighty river …

Women’s Philanthropy’s 365 Spring Event puts wellness ‘Within Your Reach’

By Amy Zylberman
Director of Community Development

COVID-19 required communities to get flexible over the last few years, but now, Women’s Philanthropy is encouraging flexibility with a yoga and wellness themed Spring Event. On Wednesday, May 11, at 6:30 pm, Within Your Reach will invite…