Jewish youth experience Shalshelet gets a new name this fall

Jewish tenth-, eleventh- and twelfth-graders from around the Lehigh Valley have been gathering together with Temple Beth El’s Shalshelet youth group for years for fun and fellowship. Now, the concept is getting a makeover, as TBE and the Jewish Federation team up to offer teens a new, enga…

Federation welcomes new director of community development

Last month, Amy Zylberman joined the Federation staff team as the new director of community development. She will be responsible for assisting with the Annual Campaign for Jewish Needs, Women's Philanthropy and other affinity groups.

Zylberman served most recently as the acting director of …

JFS to offer up laughs at annual fundraiser

Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley is holding its annual fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. via Zoom. As well as celebrating the work of JFS, this special event is meant to provide comedy and highlight the importance of laughter on our mental health.

The virtual comedy hour wil…

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…