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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  • Jewish Telegraphic Agency
  • JNS.org - Jerusalem News Syndicate
Museums should return art created under coercion — whether in slavery or Auschwitz

The families of Dina Babbitt and Dave the Potter have each sought the return of their work. -- The post Museums should return art created under coercion — whether in Learn more

Juneteenth reminds Jewish communities that belonging requires more than a declaration

It takes work for people to see themselves reflected in our communities, writes a URJ official. -- The post Juneteenth reminds Jewish communities that belonging requires more than a declaration Learn more

In a NY race with no pro-Israel candidate, AIPAC becomes a flashpoint anyway

Claire Valdez suggested that the pro-Israel lobby was backing Antonio Reynoso. Even her supporters disagreed. -- The post In a NY race with no pro-Israel candidate, AIPAC becomes a flashpoint Learn more

Jewish groups push back against Trump’s Iran deal — but more quietly so far than in 2015

The Republican Jewish Coalition, meanwhile, said, "Trust President Trump." -- The post Jewish groups push back against Trump’s Iran deal — but more quietly so far than in 2015 appeared Learn more

A routine donor update turns into a political litmus test. Learn more

The agreement commits Washington to respect Israeli sovereignty and limits future sanctions against listed Israelis and organizations, the NGO says. Learn more

Israel will not tolerate attacks on its troops and will maintain its security zone in Southern Lebanon, the PM said. Learn more

The U.S. ambassador said Hezbollah—not Jerusalem—is responsible for preventing a ceasefire from taking hold. Learn more

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