PJ Library helps with book drive for local kids

Wendy Born, past president of Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley and past board member of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, saw an email from the United Way a few months ago. The email was from Lehigh Valley Reads, a United Way partner, and talked about the books they were giving …

Nationally acclaimed rabbi encourages community at annual meeting

By Stephanie Goodling
HAKOL Editor

On June 10, over 90 households tuned in via Zoom for the Jewish Federation’s annual meeting. Federation President Gary Fromer greeted the audience, commending them for weathering the pandemic together and thanking the community for their continued suppor…

Lehigh Valley stands with Israel at virtual vigil

By Stephanie Goodling
HAKOL Editor

After 11 days of active conflict between Israel and Hamas and on the eve of a ceasefire on May 20, the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley hosted a virtual vigil to gather in prayer and solidarity for Israel. The Lehigh Valley Jewish Clergy Group and lo…

Federation to celebrate award winners at Annual Meeting

By Stephanie Smartschan
JFLV Director of Community Development and Operations

The Jewish Federation will honor four pillars of community leadership at its Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 10.
 
The meeting will also feature Federation President Gary Fromer and Executive Director Jeri Zimm…

UGI Energy Services gives $200,000 in scholarships to Pennsylvania schools

UGI Energy Services LLC, the midstream and energy marketing subsidiary of UGI Corporation, announced on April 29 their contribution of $200,000 to support 70 private and parochial schools and scholarship organizations in Pennsylvania. 

The contributions were provided to the schools and sch…