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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A Chabad Jew was stabbed in NYC. He returned the next day to continue wrapping tefillin.

He told JTA that "we need more mitzvahs in the world, we need more light.” -- The post A Chabad Jew was stabbed in NYC. He returned the next day Learn more

Jewish institutions face pressure from increased security costs

Plus, High Line Publishing launches a line of Jewish-focused books at a party in Manhattan. -- The post Jewish institutions face pressure from increased security costs appeared first on Jewish Learn more

Why both sides are ducking settler violence ahead of Israel’s elections

The transgressions are politically inconvenient for the two major blocs, but there’s a way to find common ground on addressing the problem. -- The post Why both sides are ducking Learn more

‘I wanna blow up a synagogue’: Online posts lead to hate crime charge against Utah man

Authorities say they found six pipe bombs in the suspect's residence. -- The post ‘I wanna blow up a synagogue’: Online posts lead to hate crime charge against Utah man Learn more

“Upholding the integrity of our elections, and the right of American citizens to determine the outcome, is non-negotiable,” stated David Metcalf, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. “Our Learn more

“One cannot attribute statements to me that I never made, nor portray me to millions of people as someone who justifies the killing of children,” Sarai Givaty said. Learn more

“Attacks on Christians continue to escalate worldwide and must be stopped,” U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz wrote. Learn more

Pittsburgh Public Schools also stated that it “does not train students to become political activists or require them to adopt particular political positions.” Learn more

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