Supported Decision-Making: A practical alternative to guardianship

By JFS Staff

Imagine you’re a 17-year-old who has a developmental disability. You know your parents love and support you, but they make decisions on your behalf. You want to make decisions for yourself. As your 18th birthday approaches, you want to exercise your independence, but they wan…

Exciting options as specialty camps return to Camp JCC

By Kristen Johnson
JCC Youth and Camp Director

It’s already time to get thinking about hot summer days and the camp memories that your kids will create this year! 
The JCC is proud to be offering specialty camps this summer in addition to the Camp Adventure outdoor camp experience that w…

Jewish summer camps prepare for a COVID-safe season

By Stephanie Goodling
HAKOL Editor

This summer, Jewish camps are hopeful to provide the same fun for their kids as always, while being safe during the ongoing pandemic. The Lehigh Valley’s own Camp JCC is building on its experience of a successful summer last year with exciting additions …

Lehigh Valley gets creative in celebrating Purim

While all holidays over the past year have looked a little different, plans are underway to ensure that all the fun and meaning of Purim continue this year in the Lehigh Valley.

Kicking off the celebrations is a PJ@Home event on Feb. 14. Families can pick up their free Purim kits at the Jew…

Super Sunday is coming to you live: Virtual program to honor superheroes

By Stephanie Smartschan
JFLV Director of Community Development & Operations

Super Sunday, the Jewish Federation’s biggest fundraising and community service day of the year, is going virtual.

During a 3-hour livestream on Jan. 31, the Federation will be honoring essential workers for the…