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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Feds investigating antisemitism allegations at American Psychological Association

The Department of Health and Human Services will examine whether the APA has encouraged antisemitic practices. -- The post Feds investigating antisemitism allegations at American Psychological Association appeared first on Learn more

66 years after its last Vatican visit, New York’s Jewish federation returns to meet Pope Leo XIV

Eric Goldstein, the outgoing CEO of the UJA-Federation of New York, thanked Leo for his “moral leadership” in combatting antisemitism. -- The post 66 years after its last Vatican visit, Learn more

Standing Together founders launch Arab-Jewish party, prompting fears of a fractured Israeli left

A Place for Us All's slate is also equally split on gender lines. -- The post Standing Together founders launch Arab-Jewish party, prompting fears of a fractured Israeli left appeared Learn more

In Britain, a Jewish Culture Month aims to move the conversation beyond Oct. 7

Organizers said the inaugural festival was meant to showcase British Jewish life beyond antisemitism, Israel and the war in Gaza. -- The post In Britain, a Jewish Culture Month aims Learn more

Two Israelis were also detained in overnight raids. Learn more

The terrorists were eliminated in weekend airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. Learn more

Israel’s U.N. ambassador cited reports of torture, killings and disappearances, calling for a stronger international response. Learn more

RIAS documented 8,725 incidents in 2025, more than triple the number recorded in 2022. Learn more

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