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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In the News

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Pro-Palestinian rally at Buchenwald memorial is shut down by German authorities

Kufiyas in Buchenwald, the group behind the campaign, announced it was challenging the ban in court. -- The post Pro-Palestinian rally at Buchenwald memorial is shut down by German authorities Learn more

Argentina designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization

The move was quickly praised by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. -- The post Argentina designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Learn more

3 more men arrested in London arson of ambulances owned by Jewish emergency service

The arrests come as the Metropolitan Police plans to use drones to monitor safety in Jewish neighborhoods during Passover. -- The post 3 more men arrested in London arson of Learn more

Influencer Myron Gaines performs Nazi salute, denies Holocaust death toll at Ohio University event

The school’s student newspaper and Hillel chapter condemned Gaines’ appearance on campus. -- The post Influencer Myron Gaines performs Nazi salute, denies Holocaust death toll at Ohio University event appeared Learn more

Israeli President Isaac Herzog highlighted concerns over the safety and security of Christian communities in the Middle East. Learn more

Authorities detained Rima Hassan for several hours under suspicion of posting in support of terrorism on March 26. Learn more

U.N. investigators found a "factual basis" for the allegations of sexual assault made by a female ‌aide. Learn more

The Islamist terror group framed the call as a response to Israel’s closing of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Learn more

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