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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40% of Jewish NYC voters rate Zohran Mamdani’s performance as mayor ‘poor,’ poll finds

The poll was commissioned by a group that aims to demonstrate Jewish consensus around support for Israel. -- The post 40% of Jewish NYC voters rate Zohran Mamdani’s performance as Learn more

New books by Jewish authors revisit the rules of protest in a polarized era

How-to books for would-be dissidents draw on a Jewish tradition of making good trouble. -- The post New books by Jewish authors revisit the rules of protest in a polarized Learn more

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

The trip underscores Israel’s growing diplomatic outreach in Latin America, the President's Office said. Learn more

Sir Mark Rowley, head of the Metropolitan Police, requested an additional 300 officers to defend the community. Learn more

Troops opened fire to remove the danger. Several hits were reported. Learn more

The letter, whose author claimed to "work with Hezbollah," ended with the words: “Kill and fumigate all Jews." Learn more

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