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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London’s Metropolitan Police launches new 100-officer unit to protect Jewish communities

The announcement comes amid a disquieting wave of attacks on Jewish targets in the city. -- The post London’s Metropolitan Police launches new 100-officer unit to protect Jewish communities appeared Learn more

‘Death to the IDF’ protesters return to Park East Synagogue — and this time are kept at bay

The protest, led by anti-Zionist group PAL-Awda, targeted an Israeli real estate event. -- The post ‘Death to the IDF’ protesters return to Park East Synagogue — and this time are Learn more

ADL says antisemitic incidents dropped by a third in 2025, but assaults reached record levels

In 2025, three people were killed in antisemitic attacks, the first such deaths since 2019. -- The post ADL says antisemitic incidents dropped by a third in 2025, but assaults Learn more

The new face of Holocaust denial is harder to spot — and more dangerous

The grandson of Jews murdered in Nazi gas chambers responds to deniers in a New Hampshire legislative meeting. -- The post The new face of Holocaust denial is harder to Learn more

Officials condemned prosecutors' alleged decision to go after Jewish circumcisers, calling it antisemitic and a threat to religious freedom. Learn more

The Malta-flagged San Antonio suffered damage in the attack, according to the French shipping giant. Learn more

During searches in the area, police officers located a vehicle with a "vest" inside. Learn more

Israeli FM says talks covered bilateral ties and shared heritage. Learn more

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