The Jewish Federation of NEPA

The Jewish Federation of NEPA is your central address for everything Jewish in Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne counties.

What’s Happening in NEPA

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Quietly absent since 2023, Jewish Heritage Night at the NY Mets stirs up new controversy

False claims that the Mets said it is "too risky" to have a special Jewish night are spreading. -- The post Quietly absent since 2023, Jewish Heritage Night at the Learn more

Israeli ambassador meets with France’s Marine Le Pen, extending outreach to Europe’s far-right

Le Pen’s sit-down with Joshua Zarka comes amid Israel's strained ties with French President Emmanuel Macron. -- The post Israeli ambassador meets with France’s Marine Le Pen, extending outreach to Learn more

Italian opposition leader Elly Schlein, whose father is Jewish, backs Giorgia Meloni in Trump split over Israel

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on Tuesday that her country had suspended its defense agreement with Israel. -- The post Italian opposition leader Elly Schlein, whose father is Jewish, Learn more

Mamdani faces pressure from progressive Jewish allies over ‘buffer zone’ veto decision

Mamdani is going to let some Jewish leaders down with his decision. But which ones? -- The post Mamdani faces pressure from progressive Jewish allies over ‘buffer zone’ veto decision Learn more

Authorities probe online claim of drone threat as officers find suspicious items in the area. Learn more

Amid U.S.-led diplomatic push, defense minister insists IDF will maintain control of security zone inside Lebanon. Learn more

The U.S. president calls for calm as diplomatic efforts continue over Israel-Lebanon truce. Learn more

Despite war, 50,000 run in Jerusalem Marathon

Runners from Israel and abroad join subdued race following Lebanon truce. Learn more

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