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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Many peptides sound like Yiddish words. Here’s why.

Pinchas Cohen is the Jewish USC researcher behind discoveries like SHLP ("schlep"), SHMOOSE and MENTSH. -- The post Many peptides sound like Yiddish words. Here’s why. appeared first on Jewish Learn more

Far-right Polish lawmaker draws outrage after calling Israel the ‘new Third Reich’

Konrad Berkowicz held up a modified Israeli flag that replaced the Star of David with a blue swastika during Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day. -- The post Far-right Polish Learn more

Orthodox groups ask Supreme Court to hear case of Ohio man barred from hosting home prayer services

After opening his home to a group of men for Shabbat services, Daniel Grand was told he needed a permit to continue. -- The post Orthodox groups ask Supreme Court Learn more

As Ohio again tries to block Hebrew Union College’s restructuring, a new rabbinical school emerges in Cincinnati

The College for Contemporary Judaism pledges to fill a role soon to be vacated by the Reform movement’s historic midwest flagship. -- The post As Ohio again tries to block Learn more

Israeli kickboxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon previously defeated his Turkish rival in a high-profile championship competition. Learn more

Katzrin is to be designated as the first city on the strategic plateau. Learn more

Some of the soldiers have reportedly already returned to fighting on the front lines. Learn more

Jerusalem ended its boycott of the right-wing politician in early 2025. Learn more

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