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
Key House Democrat refuses to clear $2.8 billion bomb sale to Israel

Top Foreign Affairs Democrat Gregory Meeks has “questions” about how these munitions could be used in densely populated areas of Gaza and Lebanon. -- The post Key House Democrat refuses Learn more

Sander Levin, storied Michigan Jewish Democrat, endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Senate race

El-Sayed also again denounced Hasan Piker on Tuesday. -- The post Sander Levin, storied Michigan Jewish Democrat, endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Senate race appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Learn more

LA Federation sues museum for custody of looted paintings once hoarded by Hermann Göring

Separate suits were filed Monday under a 2024 law that allows heirs to refile previously dismissed claims. -- The post LA Federation sues museum for custody of looted paintings once Learn more

Vance: Trump willing to ‘part ways’ with Netanyahu when necessary, and has often opposed him

“We cannot allow our Middle East policy to be subservient to the State of Israel,” the vice president said. -- The post Vance: Trump willing to ‘part ways’ with Netanyahu Learn more

The find is clear evidence of a previously unknown community in the area during the time of the Second Temple, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority. Learn more

The military evaluated Home Front Command and logistics branches during unexpected operational emergency simulations across local sectors. Learn more

The ambassador of the Islamic Republic has been summoned following evidence linking his country to attempts to threaten Jewish locals, and Iranian dissidents. Learn more

The Gaza terror group reportedly fears renewed combat operations, while a fresh survey shows scant public backing in Gaza for armed conflict. Learn more

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