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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After a Maryland teacher’s death, her 200-piece Judaica collection finds new life in a Jewish museum

Nick Fox's "Millennial Inheritance" Instagram account made the match. -- The post After a Maryland teacher’s death, her 200-piece Judaica collection finds new life in a Jewish museum appeared first Learn more

Mamdani condemns Israel for intercepting latest Gaza flotilla

Plus, Queen Camilla gets a book by a rabbi slain at Bondi Beach during an NYPL event. -- The post Mamdani condemns Israel for intercepting latest Gaza flotilla appeared first Learn more

British Green Party candidate posted about killing Zionists from Anne Frank parody account

Two other Greens were arrested this week for promoting antisemitism online, as the party's non-Zionist Jewish leader faces pressure over vetting. -- The post British Green Party candidate posted about Learn more

Rabbis arrested during Jewish-led anti-ICE protest in NYC

The rally included a wide range of Jewish organizations that do not always work together, particularly as debates over Israel have divided Jewish progressives. -- The post Rabbis arrested during Learn more

The unusual sight can occur during heatwaves when light interacts with clouds at very high altitudes. Learn more

“The CMCC will continue to be mission critical to our efforts,” the international body led by President Trump said. Learn more

The U.S. Defense Department estimates that Tehran has lost almost $5 billion due to the blockade. Learn more

The director of the Jewish school said that the speed with which his staff guided the children to the bomb shelter saved their lives. Learn more

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