Jewish Federation of NEPA

Mah Jongg at Temple Israel of the Poconos
2026-07-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-26 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

Jewish Food Festival
2026-07-01 11:30 - 18:30, 2026-06-30 11:30 - 18:30, 2026-06-29 11:30 - 18:30, 2026-06-28 11:30 - 18:30 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave, Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
Inviting all NEPA food lovers to the Jewish Food Fest
From brisket to babka and everything in between, experience the food that survived centuries for a reason. Open to all, especially those who love to eat.

Weekly Chair Yoga at Temple Israel of the Poconos
2026-06-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-26 11:00 - 12:00 | 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
2026-06-30 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-23 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-02 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-26 10:30 - 12:00 | 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

Jewish Federation NEPA Annual Meeting
2026-06-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Scranton JCC, 601 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
Join us for the Jewish Federation of NEPA Annual Meeting as we thank outgoing President David Fallk, Esq., and welcome David Hollander as our incoming President, with gratitude for his service as Campaign Co-Chair. We also look ahead to the 2026–2027 Campaign with Alex Itkowitz continuing as Co-Chair with Susan Blum Connors.
ON DISPLAY AT ANNUAL MEETING:
The Magen David Adom Medicycle, sponsored by Jewish Federation of NEPA, is a rapid-response emergency motorcycle used by Israeli first responders to deliver lifesaving care.

Refreshments will be served. Bags checked at the door.
Kindly RSVP to Dassy Ganz: Phone or Email

The First Rabbi Peg Kershenbaum Lecture, presenting "Different but Not Less: Disability Studies & the Hebrew Bible
2026-06-14 10:00 - 13:30 | B’nai Harim, 5349 Pocono Crest Road, Pocono Pines, 18350, United States
This program, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 10 a.m. will feature Dr. Ora, Prouser, the CEO and Academic Dean at the Academy of Jewish Religion, and the author of “Esau’s Blessings.” A dynamic speaker, her recent research has been in the cross-section of Biblical Studies and Disability Studies, and in approaching the Bible through the arts, specifically through circus arts.

Man on a Bus Screening
2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Jewish Fellowship of Hemlock Farms, 540 Forest Dr, Lords Valley, PA, 18428, United States
Join us for a free screening of the film Man on the Bus, starring Broderick Crawford.
The film follows six immigrants to Israel from different countries who find themselves stranded overnight on a bus in the Negev Desert. As they pass the time, each shares the personal story behind their journey—offering a powerful glimpse into the diverse paths that lead to Israel.
Refreshments will be served.

Susie Fishbein: Kosher Cooking Demo & Tasting
2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos, 1210 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, P, 18360, United States
Love great food? Don’t miss this delicious evening with cookbook author Susie Fishbein, co-sponsored by Jewish Federation NEPA and the Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos.
Learn how to make crowd-favorite recipes step-by-step — then enjoy generous-sized tastings afterward (no need to cook dinner that night — you won’t go home hungry!).
On the menu:
• Thai Beef in Cucumber Cups
• Chicken Flautas in Avocado Cream
• Zucchini Lentil Soup with Eggroll Crisps
Space is limited and RSVP is required.
$15 per person.

Israel Day on 5th
2026-05-31 08:00 - 20:00 | PA
Don’t miss your chance to be part of something unforgettable—the Israel Day on Fifth parade in NYC!
Join the JewishNEPA community as we march proudly down 5th Avenue, in solidarity with Israel.
$15 per person includes:
√ Round-trip transportation from Scranton and the Poconos
√ A Celebrate Israel Parade t-shirt
WHY WE MARCH:

to show our Jewish pride – openly & together
in solidarity with Israel
because community & visibility matter

Reserve your spot now and stand with us in Jewish solidarity and pride.
A post-parade kosher eats & shopping stop in Teaneck, NJ

DETAILS
The bus will leave from the Scranton JCC and make a stop in the Poconos on the way to New York City.
After marching down 5th Avenue, we will board the bus and make a stop in Teaneck, NJ for a kosher nosh and some shopping before returning to PA.

Kosher TV Dinners
2026-05-29 - 2026-07-29 | Jewish Discovery Center, 216 Miller Road, Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
From freezer to table in 30 minutes! Fresh-made & kosher-certified, enjoy a balanced, healthy meal with main, sides, and veggies. These individual meals contain a supersized 32-ounce portion packed in an oven-safe sectional tray for heating.
$20 per-meal subsidy by the Jewish Foundation for the Elderly of Eastern PA, eligible for local residents aged 65+ on fixed income.

Divorce and Discovery Jewish Healing Retreat
2026-05-28 - 2026-05-31 | Camp Havaya, Aaron and Marjorie Ziegelman Campus 108 Rabbi Jeff Way, South Sterling, PA, 18460, United States
If you are Jewish and have experienced the pain and challenge of divorce that still impacts you life today – Join us for a long weekend where together we will traverse one of life’s great challenges with the support and guidance of Jewish ritual, wisdom, and community.
We offer:
Immersive Jewish healing, community building, and self-discovery in the beauty of the Pocono Mountains.
