Lehigh Valley contingent joins NYC March Against Hate

By Ron Ticho
Special to HAKOL

Despite relatively short notice, Congregation Brith Sholom was able to secure a bus and organize a trip to New York City for Lehigh Valley residents to take part in New York City’s March Against Hate on Sunday, Jan. 5.

With the support of the Jewish Federati…

Local woman makes a positive impact as Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania

By Stephanie Bolmer
HAKOL Editor

Karli Miller is the current reigning Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania. She’s also Jewish. 

“I am one of very few, if not the only, current Jewish contestants in the Ms. Wheelchair America circuit,” said Miller. “That’s a strong part of my identity, an…

Women’s Retreat to bring Jewish women together

Jewish women from across the Lehigh Valley and beyond will have the opportunity this spring to learn, create and connect.

Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley will host a one-day retreat on Sunday, March 22, at Temple Beth El, for anyone interested in persona…

Secret family recipe woos voters at Annual Latke-Vodka Hanukkah Cook-Off

By Bayley Carl
JFLV Marketing & Engagement Associate

The 3rd Annual Latke-Vodka Hanukkah Cook-Off on Dec. 19, 2019, left attendees full, happy and maybe a bit tipsy. In the height of the winter holiday season, the Cook-Off, presented by the Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Federation,…

JCC welcomes new youth and camp director

By Stephanie Bolmer
HAKOL Editor

When Kristen Johnson moved to the Lehigh Valley two summers ago, she and her daughter jumped headfirst into getting involved in the Lehigh Valley Jewish community. Now in first grade at the Jewish Day School, Johnson’s daughter is still a “very, very act…