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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These American teens ranked high in Israel’s Bible Quiz, in strongest US showing in 50 years

Akiva Shrier of Los Angeles came in second in the event known as the Chidon HaTanach. -- The post These American teens ranked high in Israel’s Bible Quiz, in strongest Learn more

Seismic shift in Israeli politics as opposition leaders Lapid and Bennett form joint party

"The era of division is over," the two past prime ministers said. -- The post Seismic shift in Israeli politics as opposition leaders Lapid and Bennett form joint party appeared Learn more

His kippah was a symbol of coexistence. Israeli police officers seized and destroyed it.

Alex Sinclair's viral story has prompted renewed anxieties among Israeli liberals. -- The post His kippah was a symbol of coexistence. Israeli police officers seized and destroyed it. appeared first Learn more

California Jewish groups decry antisemitic conspiracy theories printed in governor’s race voter guide

One candidate, Don J. Grundmann, accused Israel of assassinating Charlie Kirk, perpetrating 9/11 and planning to “suitcase nuke” the United States. -- The post California Jewish groups decry antisemitic conspiracy Learn more

Sgt. Idan Fooks, 19, was the third soldier killed in battle during a fragile ceasefire. Learn more

Washington “must first remove operational obstacles, including the blockade,” as a condition for “resolving issues,” Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says. Learn more

A panel of judges led by the court's Deputy President Noam Sohlberg set out a series of measures government bodies must adopt. Learn more

Israeli Cabinet unanimously approves first ambassador to Somaliland

Michael Lotem finished a three-year tour as envoy to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi and the Seychelles in August 2025. Learn more

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