Two long-time Federation staff members have taken on increased responsibilities to help lead the Jewish community into the future.
Stephanie Smartschan is serving as the new director of community development and operations after spending the past eight years as director of marketing.
In …
Editor’s Note: In advance of the program “Say Cheese: Make & Taste with an Israeli Cheese Expert” on Aug. 8, co-sponsored by Partnership2Gether and Congregation Keneseth Israel, HAKOL had a few questions for Liat Efraim, the cheesemaker of Yoav.
Q: Tell us about yourself and how you c…
By Stephanie Bolmer
HAKOL Editor
There was a lovely array of delicious Mediterranean-style foods in the kitchen, but most of the crowd was in the dining room, which had been turned into a mini-jewelry store for the night. The Megemeria Collection, the line of silver and gold jewelry hand ma…
The 10 local Jewish organizations who have been participating in the LIFE & LEGACY program run by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation are closing out a second successful year. The focus for Years 1 and 2 was to have legacy conversations and generate commitments. In Year 2, which ended on April 3…
By Stephanie Smartschan
JFLV Director of Marketing
The Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley will honor individuals who exemplify leadership and elect its new board and officers at its Community Celebration & Annual Meeting on June 12.
The event will include a buffet dinner, open bar, and…
