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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  • Jewish Telegraphic Agency
  • JNS.org - Jerusalem News Syndicate
A growing number of federations are asking Jews if they identify as Zionist — and grappling with the results

What Milwaukee’s new Jewish population survey reveals about broader Jewish opinion on Israel. -- The post A growing number of federations are asking Jews if they identify as Zionist — Learn more

A rabbi’s lifetime of outreach and inroads

After 50 years leading a unique Beginners Service, Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald is moving on. -- The post A rabbi’s lifetime of outreach and inroads appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Learn more

Graham Platner may be gone, but his Nazi tattoo is not fading away

Critics say the Maine Democratic candidate’s Totenkopf should have ended his Senate bid long before recent rape allegations surfaced. -- The post Graham Platner may be gone, but his Nazi Learn more

Ireland advances ban on imported goods from Israeli settlements

Ireland is one of the most vocal critics of Israel in Europe. -- The post Ireland advances ban on imported goods from Israeli settlements appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Learn more

They construct their history in much the same way as the Palestinians: noble victims cheated and persecuted by those in power. Learn more

Digital book revisits controversial Qumran discovery linked to Temple incense

Project Qumran seeks scientific testing of surviving samples from a 1992 Dead Sea excavation that researchers believe may be remnants of biblical "Ketoret." Learn more

Jews compete and unite globally through summer athletic competitions

Sports often dissolve borders built by politicians and remind a divided world how much more unites us than drives us apart. Learn more

Israel365 summit focuses on 'path to victory' after Oct. 7

Lawmakers, diplomats, military leaders and Christian supporters gathered in Jerusalem to debate Israel’s future, regional security and the battle for public opinion. Learn more

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