The Jewish Federation of NEPA

The Jewish Federation of NEPA is your central address for everything Jewish in Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne counties.

What’s Happening in NEPA

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  • Jewish Telegraphic Agency
  • JNS.org - Jerusalem News Syndicate
Nathan Straus made his fortune at Macy’s — and spent it fighting disease in New York and Palestine

A new book explores the Jewish values and personal tragedies that inspired a Jewish philanthropist of the Gilded Age. -- The post Nathan Straus made his fortune at Macy’s — Learn more

AIPAC-backed Adrian Boafo beats crowded field to replace Maryland’s Steny Hoyer

AIPAC poured $5.7 million into Boafo’s campaign through its super PAC, United Democracy Project. -- The post AIPAC-backed Adrian Boafo beats crowded field to replace Maryland’s Steny Hoyer appeared first Learn more

A massive mah jongg festival is coming to New York’s Museum of Jewish Heritage

Celebrate the Jewish connections to this beloved Chinese game in Lower Manhattan on Sunday and Monday. -- The post A massive mah jongg festival is coming to New York’s Museum Learn more

The Mamdani effect: Democratic incumbents now have to worry about being too pro-Israel

All of the NYC mayor’s congressional picks won in Tuesday’s primaries. And they all campaigned on cracking down on the Jewish state. -- The post The Mamdani effect: Democratic incumbents Learn more

"We want to hear from our partners. We want to make sure that their views are taken into account," the U.S. secretary of state told reporters at Al Bateen Executive Learn more

The decision follows a U.N.-commissioned investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and comes ahead of a July 24 vote by ICC member states on whether to remove Khan from office. Learn more

“It’s difficult to stand among ancient stones and not recognize the power of a people maintaining a connection to places that have shaped their story for thousands of years,” said Learn more

Panelists at JNS Summit call for a strong response to international legal challenges facing Israel. Learn more

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