Federation co-sponsors statewide forum on extremism

By Stephanie Goodling
HAKOL Editor

After the incident in Colleyville, Texas, in January when a rabbi and members of his congregation were taken hostage in their synagogue, Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley joined with other organizations to create a statewide virtual forum on rising ex…

After Texas terrorist attack, Lehigh Valley prioritizes pride and planning

On Saturday, Jan. 17, Jews across the world waited with bated breath as the horror of a terrorist holding a rabbi and three of his congregants hostage at a Colleyville, Texas, synagogue unfolded on the news. All four hostages were eventually released, but the attack has shaken American Jewry…

60 Day Challenge is a chance to re-engage and support Jewish community

The 60 Day Challenge is back and off to a great start! The two months of activities are aimed to re-engage, re-connect, and re-imagine with the Lehigh Valley Jewish community. Several events already took place in January, and more are slated for this month and next. Join us on Feb. 8 with th…

Celebrity Chefs series brings a new flavor during the 60 Day Challenge

By Amy Zylberman
JFLV Director of Community Development

The Jewish Federation is cooking up something exciting for the 60 Day Challenge, so make a plan to meet us weekly in the kitchen during our Celebrity Chefs series launching Wednesday, Feb. 16 and ending Wednesday, March 2. All classes …

Planting the seeds of connection with 10xChai

By Amy Zylberman
JFLV Director of Community Development

A new level of giving is creating opportunities to help the Federation bloom. Join Women’s Philanthropy’s 10xChai’s first event, “Planting the Seeds of Connection,” on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. over Zoom. Attendees will have …