JDS Harvests and Donates Basil for JFS Pantry

By Amy Golding
JDS Head of School

On Monday, July 23, 12 students and I ran between the raindrops (and even had some sun) to harvest our first crop from our beautiful and bountiful JDS School Garden, which is also growing pumpkins, garlic and tomatoes! With help from Mr. Ron Sunshine we pin…

JCC Celebrates 100 Years

By Amy Sams
JCC Centennial Weekend Coordinator

I’m honored to write about the Jewish Community Center’s centennial year. One hundred years. I have been around for just a little bit over half those years. I sit here in my office on the second floor of the JCC, thinking of how our agency…

Lehigh Valley Smashes LIFE & LEGACY Community Goal in Year 1

By Stephanie Smartschan
JFLV Director of Marketing

Supporters of the 10 local Jewish organizations working together to assure Jewish tomorrows came out in force on June 20 to celebrate a successful first year in the LIFE & LEGACY program.

With the backing of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation…

Culture, Comedy and Doughnuts to Highlight Israel Trip

By Stephanie Smartschan
JFLV Director of Marketing

Been there, never done that? Here’s an opportunity for a week of behind-the-scenes experiences that highlight Israel’s innovative culture at its 70th anniversary.

The trip, departing Dec. 2, will include wine and food tours, exclusive …

Four New Israel-themed Programs Coming to the Lehigh Valley This Year

In celebration of Israel's 70th birthday, and with the help of generous donors, the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley is supporting four new innovative Israel-related programs that will debut in the community this year. 

The Jewish Day School will collaborate with The Jewish Lens, an …