Jewish Federation of NEPA

Torah Study
2025-11-10 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-11-03 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-27 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.

Ethical Wills: Writing Your Legacy | Adult Ed
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | PA
Taught by Rabbi Daniel Swartz – In Person or Zoom
Thursdays, November 6, 13, 20 & December 4 at 7:00 PM (In person & on Zoom)
Discover the powerful and deeply personal Jewish tradition of ethical wills—also known as legacy letters. From Biblical times to the present day, Jews have passed down not just possessions, but life lessons, values, and hard-earned wisdom through these heartfelt writings.
In this four-session course, we’ll explore extraordinary examples spanning millennia, including the famous ethical will of Sholem Aleichem, which appeared on the front page of The New York Times upon his death. Participants will also receive step-by-step guidance and expert support to begin crafting or recording their own ethical wills—an opportunity to reflect on your values and the legacy you wish to share, at any stage of life.
This class is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Register online, email, or call the temple office.

The Mahjong Club at the JRC!
2025-11-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-23 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
2025-11-06 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-10-30 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-10-23 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
2025-11-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-23 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!
2025-11-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-23 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
2025-11-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-29 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
2025-11-05 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-10-29 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.

Weekly Chair Yoga at Temple Israel of the Poconos
2025-11-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-28 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
2025-11-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-28 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
2025-11-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-28 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

Bad Shabbos Screening + Q&A with Director Daniel Robbins
2025-11-02 19:00 - 21:30 UTC | Scranton Art Haus, 301 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, PA, 18503, United States
🎬 Join us for a special community night at the movies!
The Jewish Federation of NEPA is excited to present a free screening of the new feature film Bad Shabbos — followed by an exclusive Q&A with the film’s director, Daniel Robbins.
Starring Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer), Milana Vayntrub (This Is Us), Method Man (Power Book II: Ghost), and David Paymer (Mr. Saturday Night), Bad Shabbos is a sharp and heartfelt comedy where faith, family, and chaos collide over one unforgettable Shabbat dinner.
After the screening, hear from director Daniel Robbins about his inspiration, creative process, and what it took to bring this film to life.
Come for the movie, stay for the conversation — and enjoy an evening of storytelling, humor, and community connection.
👉 Space is Limited. Reserve your free seat today!

Shavuot / שבועות
2025-10-29 20:30 - 2025-10-31 20:30 UTC | PA
Shavuot is the second of three pilgrimage festivals in Judaism (along with Passover and Sukkot). Known as the Shalosh Regalim in Hebrew, these festivals each have agricultural and historical significance and were days when, in ancient times, Jews would travel to the Temple in Jerusalem.

Sukkot / סוכות
2025-10-29 18:30 - 2025-11-05 20:30 UTC | PA
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.

Shmini Atzeret / שמיני עצרת
2025-10-29 17:00 - 2025-10-30 18:00 UTC | PA
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.
