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
As America turns 250, Jews shouldn’t mistake it for just another exile

The president of Hadar argues that rising antisemitism shouldn't obscure what has made America uniquely hospitable to Jewish life. -- The post As America turns 250, Jews shouldn’t mistake it Learn more

This Fourth of July, I feel the heartache — and hope — of two homelands

American Jews can transcend polarization, writes a scholar who splits time between Israel and the United States. -- The post This Fourth of July, I feel the heartache — and hope — Learn more

Jewish groups plan to protest Ben-Gvir’s arrival in NYC. Will he show?

Israeli and UN officials tell JTA that the controversial national security minister has not made plans to come as of now. -- The post Jewish groups plan to protest Ben-Gvir’s Learn more

Races to watch: As staunch Israel critics notch wins, these candidates could be next

More upcoming primaries feature left-wing hopefuls endorsed by Bernie Sanders and the Democratic Socialists of America. -- The post Races to watch: As staunch Israel critics notch wins, these candidates Learn more

No question, we have a fight on our hands here. Yet it is one we enter into armed with hope. Learn more

Muhammad Jandiya participated in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Kibbutz Nahal Oz and later held three hostages who were killed by "friendly fire." Learn more

The enduring partnership between Jerusalem and Washington stands as a testament to shared biblical values, liberty and moral responsibility. Learn more

The Israeli president also wrote a letter thanking Trump for his support of Israel. Learn more

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