Jewish Federation of NEPA

Campaign Opening Event: Shlomo Levinger
2025-10-19 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | JCC – Koppelman Auditorium, 601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
Kick Off the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign with Magic & MeaningFeaturing Magician & Mentalist Shlomo Levinger
Join us as we launch the Jewish Federation of NEPA’s 2025 Annual UJA Fundraising Campaign with an unforgettable afternoon of community, connection—and a little bit of magic.
We’ll begin with an invite-only VIP Reception at 1:00 PM, followed by a free community performance at the JCC featuring world-renowned magician and mentalist Shlomo Levinger.
At just 27, Shlomo has captivated audiences around the world with his jaw-dropping illusions and mind-bending mentalism. Known for his viral street magic videos with millions of views, Shlomo has performed for celebrities, athletes, and now—you! He’s been featured on ABC TV, People.com, and The Daily Mail.
Help us kick off this year’s campaign with energy and excitement. This event is open to all, and donations or pledges to support our work are warmly welcomed.
Together, we can ensure a strong, vibrant Jewish future for our community.

The Mahjong Club at the JRC!
2025-10-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-02 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos, 1210 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, P, 18360, United States
Enjoy mind-stimulating and fun-filled hours with seasoned and amateur mahjong players. Thursdays, 1 PM (After lunch)

The Thursday Lunch Club
2025-10-16 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-10-09 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-10-02 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos, 1210 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, P, 18360, United States
Join our expanding JRC family of retirees as you enjoy a low-cost, good kosher meal and meet new people! Preregistration required. Call 570-517-0815

Chair Yoga with Sue
2025-10-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos, 1210 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, P, 18360, United States
Build your strength, increase your flexibility and enhance your mental health! Sponsored by the JCC of Scranton and the Jewish Federation of NEPA.

Hebrew Language - Learn to read and write Hebrew like a pro!
2025-10-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-02 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos, 1210 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, P, 18360, United States
Learn to read and write Hebrew like a pro. For young adults (in age, or in spirit).
Rabbi Salkow
Thursdays, 4:00 PM

Talmud Study with Rabbi Salkow
2025-10-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-08 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos, 1210 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, P, 18360, United States
Become familiar with Jewish legal theory and the logical arguments of the Talmud – No questions are off limits!
Wednesdays, 4:00 PM

Wisdom for All Times with Rabbi Salkow
2025-10-15 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-10-08 12:30 - 13:30 UTC | Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos, 1210 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, P, 18360, United States
A study of the words of the wisest of all men, King Solomon, from his Book of Proverbs.

Simchat Torah / שמחת תורה
2025-10-15 | P
Simchat Torah or Simḥath Torah (also Simkhes Toreh, “Rejoicing with/of the Torah,”) is a celebration marking the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle. Simchat Torah is a component of the Biblical Jewish holiday of Shemini Atzeret (“Eighth Day of Assembly”), which follows immediately after the festival of Sukkot in the month of Tishrei (mid-September to early October on the Gregorian calendar).

Weekly Chair Yoga at Temple Israel of the Poconos
2025-10-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-07 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Temple Israel of the Poconos, 711 Wallace Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Join us for our weekly chair yoga class. $5 per person.

Class with Rabbi Zucker - Weekly at Temple Israel of the Poconos
2025-10-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-07 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Temple Israel of the Poconos, 711 Wallace Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Every Tuesday 10:30 am – noon Class with Rabbi Zucker no charge

Mah Jongg at Temple Israel of the Poconos
2025-10-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Temple Israel of the Poconos, 711 Wallace Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Do you play Mah Jongg? Want to Learn?
Temple Israel of the Poconos
711 Wallace Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Every Tuesday 10 am
For more information, please call Temple office at 570-421-8781 or email: tipoc@ptd.net

Shmini Atzeret / שמיני עצרת
2025-10-13 17:00 - 2025-10-14 18:00 UTC | P
Shemini Atzeret (“the Eighth [day] of Assembly”) is celebrated on the 22nd day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei (first month of calendar). In the Diaspora, an additional day is celebrated, the second day being separately referred to as Simchat Torah. In Israel and Reform Judaism, the holidays of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are combined into a single day and the names are used interchangeably.

Torah Study
2025-10-13 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-06 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos, 1210 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, P, 18360, United States
Timeless teachings following the weekly Torah portion, adapted for implementation in our day-to-day life. Mondays at 4:30 PM
With Rabbi Halberstadt.

Sukkot / סוכות
2025-10-06 18:30 - 2025-10-13 20:30 UTC | P
Sukkot (sukkōt, or sukkos, Feast of Booths, Feast of Tabernacles) is a Biblical holiday celebrated on the 15th day of the month of Tishrei (late September to late October). It is one of the three biblically mandated festivals Shalosh regalim on which Jews were commanded to make a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem.

Yom Kippur / יום כפור
2025-10-05 18:00 - 2025-10-06 19:30, 2025-10-01 18:00 - 2025-10-02 19:30 UTC | P
Yom Kippur, also known as Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year for the Jews. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jews traditionally observe this holy day with a 25-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services. Yom Kippur completes the annual period known in Judaism as the High Holy Days (or sometimes “the Days of Awe”).
