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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Gal Gadot wins Genesis Prize for her ‘defense of Israel’ as Gaza war divides Hollywood

The prize foundation cited the "Wonder Woman" star's "moral clarity" in her advocacy for Israeli hostages in Gaza. -- The post Gal Gadot wins Genesis Prize for her ‘defense of Learn more

Roswell, New Mexico, is rife with UFOs, scorpions and conspiracy theories — but few Jews

Aliens continue to capture widespread imagination — including that of Harvard professor Avi Loeb. -- The post Roswell, New Mexico, is rife with UFOs, scorpions and conspiracy theories — but few Learn more

Vatican investigates Swiss Guard for alleged spitting gesture at Jewish women

The incident took place on the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate. -- The post Vatican investigates Swiss Guard for alleged spitting gesture at Jewish women appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Learn more

Hootenanny will bring Jewish camp song and spirit to Manhattan temple at Nov. 13 event

Many of the songs to be performed will stem from the Jewish music revival launched by the late Debbie Friedman. -- The post Hootenanny will bring Jewish camp song and Learn more

Hezbollah’s deputy leader said the ceasefire covers only Southern Lebanon and insists the Iranian-backed terrorist group will not disarm. The post Southern Lebanon strikes ‘cannot continue,’ Qassem warns Israel appeared Learn more

On this Veterans Day, we salute the soldiers, sailors and airmen who protect life, defend freedom and preserve human dignity. The post For those who answer Judaism’s highest calling appeared Learn more

Jewish musicians, record exec inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

“Jews were important even before the recording industry started” and were “involved not just as performers but even more so as impresarios and entrepreneurs,” the historian Jonathan Karp told JNS. Learn more

What a Jerusalem rally against drafting yeshiva students reveals about the shifting balance of power in Israel. The post The last card in the Haredi gamble appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more

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