The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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

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This Yom Haatzmaut, we have to ask: Can Israel endure on human effort alone?

A Jerusalem rabbi reflects on 78 years of Israel and centuries of Jewish thought. -- The post This Yom Haatzmaut, we have to ask: Can Israel endure on human effort Learn more

A lost film by Israeli B-movie director Sam Firstenberg gets a new life 

“Riverbend” invites a reappraisal of a genre-defying career that gave us "American Ninja" and "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo." -- The post A lost film by Israeli B-movie director Sam Firstenberg Learn more

Looming large over Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebrations: Argentina’s Javier Milei

Milei was the first foreign leader to light a torch at the official ceremony. He also sang and danced. -- The post Looming large over Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebrations: Learn more

Alan Dershowitz quits Democratic Party, calling it ‘most anti-Israel party in U.S. history’

Dershowitz, who has represented President Donald Trump, announced his new Republican affiliation in the Wall Street Journal. -- The post Alan Dershowitz quits Democratic Party, calling it ‘most anti-Israel party Learn more

"This is how local government should work: proactive, responsive and effective," said Ron Halber, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington (JCRC). Learn more

Judiciary news outlet claimed Mehdi Farid passed sensitive information to Mossad. Learn more

The regional coalition issued a declaration condemning the BDS movement and supporting Israel’s right to defend itself. Learn more

Accounts describe widows and displaced women being sexually exploited and blackmailed by the terrorists. Learn more

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