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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As 1000+ rabbis sign anti-Mamdani letter, others decry mounting ‘red lines’ in Jewish communities

Some people have voiced relief or disappointment in seeing their rabbi’s name on the list — or on not seeing it.  -- The post As 1000+ rabbis sign anti-Mamdani letter, others Learn more

The Jewish Museum has just completed a major renovation. Here are 7 highlights.

A recently acquired self-portrait by Marc Chagall, a letter from George Washington to the Jewish community of Newport, Rhode Island and more are on display in the museum's new third Learn more

Advocates decry ‘pogrom on the playground’ after Jewish children targeted in Chicago suburb on Oct. 7

The Village of Skokie has closed its investigation. Parents and advocates want to see hate crimes charges. -- The post Advocates decry ‘pogrom on the playground’ after Jewish children targeted Learn more

Netanyahu and far-right ministers do damage control on West Bank vote and Saudi Arabia comments that angered Trump

Vice President JD Vance called the West Bank annexation vote an "insult." -- The post Netanyahu and far-right ministers do damage control on West Bank vote and Saudi Arabia comments Learn more

Kathleen Hagerty’s decision to step down comes as Northwestern faces a federal investigation over its handling of Jew-hatred. The post Northwestern provost resigning admission ‘something went terribly wrong,’ Jewish group Learn more

“Israel did America a huge favor by taking down this absolute, strong terror network,” Sen. Bernie Moreno said. The post Amid Venezuela tensions, Senate warns of Hezbollah ties appeared first Learn more

Yeshiva University, “unlike many other schools, has avoided implementing an expansive diversity, equity and inclusion bureaucracy,” Kevin Wallsten, of the Manhattan Institute, told JNS. The post No Jewish colleges in Learn more

The House minority leader told the ‘New York Times’ that the two have “areas of principled disagreement,” but the Democratic Party needs to unite against the “existential” threat from President Learn more

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