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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Eisenkot moves closer to ousting Netanyahu. Here’s what could come next.

There are several different paths the Yashar party leader could take – but all of them have obstacles. -- The post Eisenkot moves closer to ousting Netanyahu. Here’s what could Learn more

Pro-Israel conservatives blast JD Vance for blaming Israel after GOP midterm losses

Christians United for Israel called the vice president’s comments a ‘dog whistle’ faulting Jews. -- The post Pro-Israel conservatives blast JD Vance for blaming Israel after GOP midterm losses appeared Learn more

Met Gala has new theme after antisemitism backlash

Plus, Brad Lander and two fellow Jewish incoming House Democrats call for Israel to release Palestinian journalist. -- The post Met Gala has new theme after antisemitism backlash appeared first Learn more

A bicycle ride protest targeting Philadelphia Jewish businesses spurs outrage from city and state leaders

Organizers insist the timing of the ride, the eve of the anniversary of Kristallnacht, is a coincidence, and say the businesses have ties to Israel. -- The post A bicycle Learn more

Pennsylvania lawmakers, governor's wife, attend 'solidarity lunch' at targeted Jewish-owned restaurant ahead of 'boycott ride'

“No business should be made to feel unwelcome in our city because of its owners’ identity, heritage or perceived political beliefs,” the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia stated. Learn more

“If you don't like our small business owners, wait till you meet our lawyers,” said Mark Goldfeder of the National Jewish Advocacy Center. Learn more

An investigation found that Dr. Anil Kishen “had a limited understanding” of antisemitic tropes when he used cartoons depicting a figure bathing in money and another wrapped in an Israeli Learn more

The promotion of one of the president's most partisan and hard-nosed lieutenants to one of the most powerful jobs in Washington may signal how Trump intends to respond to his Learn more

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