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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‘Politically homeless’: As Maine’s Collins-Jackson Senate race kicks off, some Jewish voters find themselves adrift

The November election pits Israel supporter and GOP Sen. Susan Collins against Democrat Troy Jackson, who accuses the country of committing genocide. -- The post ‘Politically homeless’: As Maine’s Collins-Jackson Learn more

Why no one worships Odysseus anymore — but Jews still live by the Tanakh

What one rabbi learned watching "The Odyssey" in Tel Aviv. -- The post Why no one worships Odysseus anymore — but Jews still live by the Tanakh appeared first on Learn more

Troy Jackson wins Maine Democratic Senate nomination, keeps mum on Israel, AIPAC

The logger and former lawmaker is taking on Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who is seeking her sixth term. -- The post Troy Jackson wins Maine Democratic Senate nomination, keeps mum Learn more

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson raises eyebrows in the Jewish community

After a career focused on economic issues, the former state Senate president is now railing against AIPAC and ‘genocide.’ -- The post Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson raises eyebrows Learn more

Israel: Guterres cements 'infamous legacy' with second term for UN rights chief

Describing the move as “unprecedented and highly controversial,” Israel’s Foreign Ministry said it ties “the hands of his successor” and degrades the U.N.’s “rules-based order.” Learn more

The Jewish community has become the “safety valve” for this lumpen class’s discontents. Learn more

Foreign Minister Sa'ar hosted his Congolese counterpart in Jerusalem to sign two Memoranda of Understanding. Learn more

"All of the terrorists were transferred to the security forces for further investigation," authorities added. Learn more

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