The Great JFS FoodFestFaire to celebrate food pantry

By Stephanie Goodling
HAKOL Editor

This year Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley’s annual fundraiser will be a virtual food festival to celebrate the work of their Community Food Pantry and those who support it. On Sunday, Nov. 8, The Great JFS FoodFestFaire will be an innovative a…

Take a virtual tour of Yoav with our series streaming now on Facebook

By Bayley Carl
JFLV Marketing & Engagement Associate

Summer has come and gone in the blink of an eye. While some of our plans stayed intact, others did not. One of the things we’re sorry we missed out on was meeting the teens who come from Yoav to work at the JCC summer camp.
In lieu of m…

Bnai Shalom merger paves way for Easton Jewish community

By Stephanie Goodling
HAKOL Editor

After decades of discussion, the merger of Bnai Abraham Synagogue and Temple Covenant of Peace in Easton is finally complete. As of Aug. 1, members of both congregations will be joining together as one congregation named Bnai Shalom.

Rabbi Melody Davis, w…

Federation prepares for busy fall season

By Stephanie Smartschan
Director of Community Development & Operations

Creativity and flexibility will be paramount this fall as the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley launches its 2021 Annual Campaign for Jewish Needs and offers opportunities to bring the community together.

While the…

Community to celebrate third year of LIFE & LEGACY

By Jim Mueth
JFLV Director of Planned Giving & Endowments

In the three years since the Lehigh Valley started the LIFE & LEGACY program, we’ve seen an overwhelming response to the goal of strengthening our community’s endowments. Our 10 participating agencies have built better relationsh…