Noted Jewish scholar to kick off ‘season of independence’

By Stephanie Smartschan
JFLV Director of Community Development & Operations

Avraham Infeld has invested a lifetime building Jewish identity and strengthening the State of Israel.

On Sunday, April 11, at 10 a.m., Infeld, one of the most unique and compelling leaders in the Jewish world tod…

Women’s Spring Event to feature Lehigh Valley native

By Stephanie Smartschan
JFLV Director of Community Development & Operations

In the quiet pandemic hours, you have probably found yourself scrolling through Facebook a lot. When you see photos of smiling families, job promotions and tropical vacations, it’s easy to fall into the “compare…

Community to mark Holocaust remembrance with virtual program

By Stephanie Smartschan
JFLV Director of Community Development & Operations

Icek and Luba Muskat, born in 1914 and 1921 respectively, had little in common except for their experiences in the Holocaust and, eventually, their family. Little did they know or imagine what life had in store for …

Clergy group hopes COVID anniversary service will provide healing

By Stephanie Goodling
HAKOL Editor

The Lehigh Valley Jewish Clergy Group is planning a healing service to mark the one-year anniversary of the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This service will take place on Thursday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom, and is co-sponosored by the Jewish Fe…

Bnai Shalom looks to future after selling former TCP building

By Stephanie Goodling
HAKOL Editor

Now that Bnai Abraham Synagogue and Temple Covenant of Peace have officially merged into Congregation Bnai Shalom in Easton, they are housed in the former Bnai Abraham Synagogue building. The former Temple Covenant of Peace property on Northampton Street h…