Shalom Lehigh Valley partners with Made Possible

By Stephanie Goodling
HAKOL Editor

Editor’s note: Shalom Lehigh Valley is an initiative of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley to welcome newcomers to the Lehigh Valley Jewish community. Part of this project is the biennial publication of Shalom Lehigh Valley magazine. Delayed a ye…

Beth Kushnick becomes President of Women’s Philanthropy

By Bayley Carl
JFLV Marketing and Engagement Associate

Beth Kushnick has taken on a new role as the new president of Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation Lehigh Valley. She also serves as adult coordinator for the Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley in addition to all t…

PJ Library helps with book drive for local kids

Wendy Born, past president of Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley and past board member of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, saw an email from the United Way a few months ago. The email was from Lehigh Valley Reads, a United Way partner, and talked about the books they were giving …

Nationally acclaimed rabbi encourages community at annual meeting

By Stephanie Goodling
HAKOL Editor

On June 10, over 90 households tuned in via Zoom for the Jewish Federation’s annual meeting. Federation President Gary Fromer greeted the audience, commending them for weathering the pandemic together and thanking the community for their continued suppor…

Lehigh Valley stands with Israel at virtual vigil

By Stephanie Goodling
HAKOL Editor

After 11 days of active conflict between Israel and Hamas and on the eve of a ceasefire on May 20, the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley hosted a virtual vigil to gather in prayer and solidarity for Israel. The Lehigh Valley Jewish Clergy Group and lo…