LIFE & LEGACY Each One Reach One incentive ends this month

Ten organizations within the Lehigh Valley Jewish community have successfully completed the four-year LIFE & LEGACY program through the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, but there is a major incentive for participants going on through Dec. 31.

Each One Reach One is an opportunity for donors to m…

Cafe Ivrit helps beginners learn Hebrew

By Stephanie Goodling
HAKOL Editor

Are you planning a trip to Israel, or have you just been wanting to brush up on your Hebrew? Gavriel Siman-Tov, Federation’s Israeli community shaliach, is offering a fun new experience in partnership with the Jewish Community Center’s JUniversity. Caf…

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…