The Jewish Federation of NEPA

The Jewish Federation of NEPA is your central address for everything Jewish in Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne counties.

What’s Happening in NEPA

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Netanyahu, IDF condemn Israeli soldier’s bludgeoning of Jesus statue in Lebanon

The incident comes as Christians around the world accuse Israel of discriminating against them. -- The post Netanyahu, IDF condemn Israeli soldier’s bludgeoning of Jesus statue in Lebanon appeared first Learn more

Police eye Iran involvement as 3 London synagogues are targeted in arson attacks

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis decried "a sustained campaign of violence and intimidation against the Jewish community." -- The post Police eye Iran involvement as 3 London synagogues are targeted in Learn more

Jewish groups urge Trump to prioritize Americans held in Iran during ceasefire talks

Robert Levinson, an American Jew who died in an Iranian prison, is among those considered wrongfully detained. -- The post Jewish groups urge Trump to prioritize Americans held in Iran Learn more

French appeals court rejects antisemitism charge in poisoning of Jewish family by nanny

The family's law said they would seek to appeal the latest ruling. -- The post French appeals court rejects antisemitism charge in poisoning of Jewish family by nanny appeared first Learn more

Prosecutors said that the man used social media to incite attacks and to promote the terror group. Learn more

"At a time of rising antisemitism and an escalating security crisis, demand continues to far outpace available funding," said Eric Fingerhut, president and CEO of Jewish Federations of North America. Learn more

Milken Foundation surprises NY high school teacher with $25,000 prize

The Israeli envoy to the United Nations attended the ceremony honoring a Westchester County teacher. Learn more

Simon Karam previously headed the Lebanese team in negotiations regarding the implementation of the 2024 truce. Learn more

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