Federation welcomes new Director of Gift Planning and EITC

Last month, Julia Umansky joined the Jewish Federation staff team as the new Director of Gift Planning and EITC for the Lehigh Valley Jewish Foundation. Umansky served most recently in the non-profit world of animal welfare and adoption. In addition to creating and running exciting volunteer…

Registration now open for community mission to Israel

By Stephanie Goodling
HAKOL Editor

For the first time in several years, Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley is leading a mission to Israel that is open to the entire community. The Maimonides Society is sponsoring the mission, which includes two unique paths—one for cycling enthusiasts…

Sweet surprise in store for first 300 campaign donors

There is a sweet surprise in store for the first 300 new and increased gifts to the 2022 Annual Campaign for Jewish Needs. Donors will receive a surprise gift as a thank you for their contribution.

“We are so excited for what’s in store this year, and this is the sweetest way we could t…

Community honors giving with “Legacy Shabbat”

To continue the celebration of a successful four years of LIFE & LEGACY, participating Lehigh Valley organizations are hosting “Legacy Shabbat” programs on Friday, Nov. 19, in local synagogues. In this first-time community-wide effort, each congregation will honor the volunteers and dono…

Women’s Philanthropy’s Chanukah will be Too Hot to Candle

By Amy Zylberman
JFLV Director of Community Development

Soon, women across the Lehigh Valley will light up the night with homemade Chanukah crafts. ‘Too Hot to Candle’ presents an opportunity for women to gather virtually to make colorful wax dreidels, stained glass style window art, an…