JCC to Offer New Themed Specialty Camps This Summer

By Brenda Finberg
JCC

The Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley will be offering a series of specialty camps this summer geared toward all different interests. The camps will be held at the JCC building in Allentown and run concurrently with the eight-week Camp JCC day camp in Center…

Ferne’s Knitting Club Brings Warmth to JFS Clients This Winter

By Michelle Cohen
HAKOL Editor

“I know there’s always a need” at Jewish Family Service, Ferne Kushner explained as her reasoning for sponsoring a project where her knitting club’s members donated hats and scarves for clients in need this winter. 

Although the club is a new additio…

‘Loom Ladies’ at Sons of Israel Oversee 872nd Tallis

By Jeannie Miller
Special to HAKOL
 
Saturday, Dec. 30, was a celebratory Shabbat for Congregation Sons of Israel (SOI) in Allentown, because after the services, the synagogue held a kiddush in honor of the “Loom Ladies,” Helen Besen and Elaine Atlas. These two women have consistently h…

Israeli Consul General to Visit Lehigh Valley Community

By Michelle Cohen
HAKOL Editor

Consul General of Israel Dani Dayan will spend a packed day in the Lehigh Valley on Feb. 6 to educate different segments of the Jewish community about Israeli-American relations. Dayan has a long-time reputation as an Israeli public figure, lecturer and entrep…

Four Teams to Engage in Friendly Competition on Super Sunday

By Stephanie Smartschan
JFLV Director of Marketing

Heroes will unite on Jan. 28 to raise money for the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley’s Annual Campaign for Jewish Needs.

Four teams will go head to head to see who can secure the most pledges, increases and conversions. The winning…