BIG holds virtual interfaith Thanksgiving service

By Carol Burns
Bethlehem Interfaith Group

On Sunday, Nov. 15, the Bethlehem Interfaith Group (BIG) held a “Thanksgiving Service of Healing & Unity,” a virtual gathering for the community. Streamed over YouTube from 4 to 5 p.m., it was free and open to the public.
 
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FoodFestFaire brings community together for JFS

By Stephanie Goodling
HAKOL Editor

On Sunday, Nov. 8, supporters of Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley were guests to an all-day virtual festival that left mouths watering and hearts warmed. Thanks to the generosity of dozens of sponsors, the event raised funds to support the JFS’…

Federation and Berman Center launch Jewish history series

By Stephanie Goodling
HAKOL Editor

On Nov. 9, “Moments in Jewish History: A 7-Part Series,” will launch with its first event. A collaboration between the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley and the Berman Center for Jewish Studies at Lehigh University, the series will consist of mont…

Federation campaign director named Israel Policy Forum fellow

Israel Policy Forum has announced its 2020 cohort of Charles Bronfman IPF Atid Conveners, and Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley’s Director of Campaign and Security Planning Aaron Gorodzinsky has been chosen as one of them. This group of young professional leaders will receive training…

Michael Solomonov is back for more

By Stephanie Smartschan
JFLV Director of Community Development and Operations

After a deliciously engaging Rosh Hashanah cooking session, Chef Michael Solomonov will return to the small screen for Chanukah and Passover.

Solomonov, the James Beard award-winning executive chef and co-owner o…