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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The Knicks won on 6/13. Some Jewish fans think that’s more than a coincidence.

The notable number in Jewish tradition already had a Knicks connection. -- The post The Knicks won on 6/13. Some Jewish fans think that’s more than a coincidence. appeared first Learn more

Trump announces deal with Iran is ‘now complete’

Pakistan’s prime minister, a key mediator in the deal, said the official signing ceremony will take place Friday. -- The post Trump announces deal with Iran is ‘now complete’ appeared Learn more

Long before he built the Knicks’ roster, Leon Rose coached at a JCC in South Jersey

Rose, the Knicks' Jewish team president, has been honored by a number of Jewish organizations. -- The post Long before he built the Knicks’ roster, Leon Rose coached at a Learn more

Jane Yolen, children’s book author whose ‘The Devil’s Arithmetic’ became a Holocaust classic, dies at 87

Yolen published her first book at 22 and brought 450 titles to press, according to her family. -- The post Jane Yolen, children’s book author whose ‘The Devil’s Arithmetic’ became Learn more

Alon Kaminer, 28, never stopped studying, not in critical care, nor during the long and complex rehabilitation process. Learn more

The Board of Deputies of British Jews condemned the demonstration, as antisemitism concerns continue to rise in Britain. Learn more

The plan is expected to establish Karnei Shomron as a major urban center in the heart of Samaria, linking nearby areas including Alonai Shiloh and Emmanuel, and marking what participants Learn more

Martín Menem praised Israel’s “freedom, identity and values” in the Knesset guest book. Learn more

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