Community News

LVHN hosts vaccine clinics at JCC

The Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley opened its doors to members of the community for a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on March 30. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) hosted the clinic in the Kline Auditorium for JCC members who were eligible at the time.

“We thank LVHN for offe…

Israeli leader speaks on ‘Days of We’

By Stephanie Goodling
HAKOL Editor

Avraham Infeld has addressed the Lehigh Valley before, but on April 11, he did so over Zoom from Jerusalem. Infeld is president emeritus of Hillel International and the founder and director of a number of innovative educational institutions. He has investe…

Noted Jewish scholar to kick off ‘season of independence’

By Stephanie Smartschan
JFLV Director of Community Development & Operations

Avraham Infeld has invested a lifetime building Jewish identity and strengthening the State of Israel.

On Sunday, April 11, at 10 a.m., Infeld, one of the most unique and compelling leaders in the Jewish world tod…

Women’s Spring Event to feature Lehigh Valley native

By Stephanie Smartschan
JFLV Director of Community Development & Operations

In the quiet pandemic hours, you have probably found yourself scrolling through Facebook a lot. When you see photos of smiling families, job promotions and tropical vacations, it’s easy to fall into the “compare…

Community to mark Holocaust remembrance with virtual program

By Stephanie Smartschan
JFLV Director of Community Development & Operations

Icek and Luba Muskat, born in 1914 and 1921 respectively, had little in common except for their experiences in the Holocaust and, eventually, their family. Little did they know or imagine what life had in store for …