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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US, Israel strike Iran: Trump, Netanyahu call for regime change in Tehran as Israelis take shelter

The surprise daylight attack comes after days of US troop buildup in the region. -- The post US, Israel strike Iran: Trump, Netanyahu call for regime change in Tehran as Learn more

For a 2nd time, national poll finds more Americans sympathetic with Palestinians than Israelis

A Gallup poll released on Friday was the first to assess sentiments since the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. -- The post For a 2nd time, national poll Learn more

Far-right mobs have been targeting a pioneering Arab Israeli journalist for encouraging Arab Israelis to vote

Lucy Aharish canceled a planned speaking engagement at Stanford University due to the unrest. -- The post Far-right mobs have been targeting a pioneering Arab Israeli journalist for encouraging Arab Learn more

In 2026 California governor’s race, antisemitism emerges as a defining issue

A candidate forum organized by Jewish groups came the same week as three high-profile antisemitism lawsuits against California institutions. -- The post In 2026 California governor’s race, antisemitism emerges as Learn more

The Jewish Federations of North America voiced support and offered prayers for U.S. and Israeli forces carrying out joint military actions in Iran. The post Jewish Federations back U-Israel Iran Learn more

Airbus satellite imagery documented collapsed structures and a large plume of black smoke rising from the fortified complex, according to NYT. The post Report: Satellite imagery shows heavy damage at Learn more

Two men were lightly hurt in northern Israel as the Islamic Republic fired dozens of missiles at the Jewish state. The post Magen David reports injuries in Iran missile barrage Learn more

At least one person died in Abu Dhabi from debris amid multiple interceptions, the UAE Defense Ministry said. The post Iran strikes UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more

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