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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Thessaloniki’s Armenian minority and Jewish past are bound by a shared history of genocide

Half of the Greek port city's residents were Jewish in 1919. Today, only a few are. -- The post Thessaloniki’s Armenian minority and Jewish past are bound by a shared Learn more

France recognizes Palestinian statehood at UN General Assembly: ‘We must pave the way for peace’

The move was decried by the White House and Israeli officials who said that it rewards Hamas. -- The post France recognizes Palestinian statehood at UN General Assembly: ‘We must Learn more

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

This is "further proof of Hamas’ cynical and systematic modus operandi of exploiting civilian infrastructure as manned terror command posts,” the IDF said. The post IDF footage shows terrorists firing Learn more

The top U.S. diplomat added that there still existed a “window of opportunity” to pursue a ceasefire-for-hostages agreement. The post Rubio: Palestinian state recognitions derailed hostage talks appeared first on Learn more

The IDF has launched an investigation into the incident. The post Israeli forces neutralize Palestinian rocket in Samaria appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more

We want to bring the hostages home and return to normal life,” said the U.S. president. The post Trump meets with Arab, Muslim leaders on sidelines of UNGA appeared first Learn more

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