The Jewish Federation of NEPA

The Jewish Federation of NEPA is your central address for everything Jewish in Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne counties.

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Iceland joins 4 other countries in boycotting Eurovision over Israel’s participation

Bjork supported the boycott move. -- The post Iceland joins 4 other countries in boycotting Eurovision over Israel’s participation appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Learn more

Dancing through Itzhak Perlman’s birthday klezmer concert was a joyous blast from my Yiddish past

A seasoned Jewish writer and Yiddish translator analyzes why "sparks flew" during the maestro's 80th birthday celebration at the Upper West Side's Beacon Theater. -- The post Dancing through Itzhak Learn more

Brad Lander launches run for Congress against pro-Israel Jewish incumbent Dan Goldman

The outgoing NYC Comptroller, who is Jewish, differentiated himself from Goldman saying he would not be "doing AIPAC's bidding" if elected. -- The post Brad Lander launches run for Congress Learn more

Officials removed exhibit on Black soldiers in WWII over fear of Trump’s ‘ire,’ emails show

Holocaust museums and Jewish veterans’ groups objected to the move, which had not previously been explained, as distorting memory. -- The post Officials removed exhibit on Black soldiers in WWII Learn more

The Hasmonean Palaces, damaged by graffiti and looting, will open to visitors during the holiday following restoration efforts. The post Ancient Jewish site damaged by vandalism to reopen during Chanukkah Learn more

Israel is advancing a $31.8 million initiative to encourage demographic and economic growth in the country’s south. The post New plan for eastern Negev ‘practical Zionism,’ Smotrich says appeared first Learn more

WATCH: “Israel Undiplomatic” with Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum The post Ben Gvir’s public gesture renews debate over proposed death penalty for terrorists appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more

The envoy was reprimanded for his criticism of Netanyahu, who spoke of his “personal relationship” with Putin. The post Israel: Ukrainian ambassador comments ‘completely unacceptable’ appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more

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