New Class with Jeff Lubin…Looking for your input!!

You asked… We will make it happen! Are you interested in a one-hour talk/discussion/learning meeting at the JCC? My thoughts are in Jewish “thought,” writing, Tanach (more so from the prophets through kituvim), literature, cinema and more. BUT with your input we can create the type of classes that you are interested in. Many of you…

Jewish Community Alliance of Northeastern PA Friedman JCC Student Aid Loan/Scholarships

Through several interest-free educational grants and endowments, the Friedman JCC/Jewish Community Alliance (formerly JFS, JCC and Federation) offers Jewish undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to help finance their education. The following criteria must be met: Five available student aid funds (available Fall and Spring semesters): Applications are available by contacting the JCA scholarship office at 824-4646. Latest…

Israeli Scouts sing and dance at JCC Camp | Times Leader

By Mary Therese Biebel mbiebel@timesleader.com “How do we tell 75 years of the history of our country?” “We do what we do best — sing and dance!” With that introduction, nine teen-age Israeli Scouts launched into one energetic number after another, holding cordless microphones as they sang and jumped and built enthusiasm among their audience of…

Healthy Eating and Cooking Presentation

With so many convenient food options, including fast food, delivery and frozen meals, knowing how to cook healthy can not only be confusing, but can also feel like a chore. You’re invited to participate in a presentation, provided by Geisinger’s health and wellness team. Date: Monday, June 26th, 2023Time: 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Contact: Brandon…

Truths My Daughter Taught Me

In 2019, Rabbi Shalom Hammer tragically lost his daughter Gila z”l at the age of 18 to suicide. He then founded Gila’s Way and devoted his life to sanctify hers. In this presentation, Rabbi Hammer relates to the important lessons regarding sensitivity to our fellow, which Gila exemplified and demonstrated to others despite her demise…

Holocaust Warnings, American Antisemitism and Extremism

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WVIA PR – WVIA to debut new community conversation project – “Holocaust Warnings, American Antisemitism and Extremism” – with a public luncheon event at the Sidney and Pauline Friedman Jewish Community Center in Kingston on June 22, 2023 The free luncheon marks the official launch of a multi-part project with world-renowned scholars…