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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  • Jewish Telegraphic Agency
  • JNS.org
In Uman, annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage is clouded by arrests of yeshiva students in Israel

Many of the pilgrims to the Ukrainian city that is home to the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav said they knew others who had not been able to come. Learn more

Bruce Pearl, Auburn’s record-breaking Jewish basketball coach, resigns amid rumored Senate run

Pearl is a pro-Israel advocate and Republican supporter of Donald Trump who is beloved in Alabama. -- The post Bruce Pearl, Auburn’s record-breaking Jewish basketball coach, resigns amid rumored Senate Learn more

Miami-Dade County’s Jewish mayor faces off against her own son over Israel bonds

Daniella Levine Cava and Ted Cava are on opposite sides of a local battle over Israel. -- The post Miami-Dade County’s Jewish mayor faces off against her own son over Learn more

Pop singer Dua Lipa reportedly drops Jewish agent who urged Kneecap’s removal from Glastonbury

Several other British artists, including trip hop group Massive Attack, have also signed onto an initiative to have their music blocked from streaming in Israel. -- The post Pop singer Learn more

"As the Jewish community gathers for this special time of spiritual renewal, my Administration recommits to upholding religious liberty and ending faith-based persecution—including the scourge of anti-Semitism." The post Trump Learn more

The slain soldier was identified as Maj. Shahar Netanel Bozaglo, 27. The post Soldier KIA in Gaza, bringing IDF wartime toll to 911 appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more

Israel’s envoy to the United Nations said countries recognizing Palestinian statehood mistakenly believe that “taking a very nice picture” amounts to actually bringing change. The post Danon: Palestinian state summit Learn more

Claims that the activist was turning on Israel and conspiracy theories about his death are part of a battle to legitimize Jew-hatred, not defend free speech. The post Antisemites are Learn more

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