Category Archives: HP News

Community Purim Celebration

All are welcome! Costumes encouraged!

Thurs., Feb 26, 5:30 pm: Open Meeting – Squash Expansion at Friedman JCC

    Big things are coming for squash at the Friedman JCC… and we want your input! Join us on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30 pm to hear about upcoming programs, new opportunities for players, and plans to grow squash in our community. Whether you’re a longtime player, brand new to the game, or…

Art Appreciation Series: Twentieth Century Modernism

The Story of Art continues in the 20th century with this season’s series exploring movements such as Op Art, Pop Art, and other innovative artists such as David Hockney, Alex Katz, and more. Please note that class will meet twice a month on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Join us for beautiful slideshows and interesting conversations…

Blankets & Broth I MLK Day of Service

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY OF SERVICE O’Donnell Law Firm, Friedman Jewish Community Center, and Luzerne County NAACP in cooperation with the Wilkes-Barre Health Department will be conducting the third annual “Blankets and Broth” program which will take place at the Friedman JCC in Kingston (S.J. Strauss Lane) on Monday, January 19, 2026, with arrival…

Chanukah Dinner 12.21.25

Join us on Sunday Dec. 21st!

Food Pantry Dates

Jewish Holiday Hours

Beginner Pickelball Lessons

Starting Thursday April 24 at 6pm

In Memory of Rick Evans

Dear Friends, It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Rick Evans. His decades long leadership left an indelible mark, not only on the culture and growth of the JCC, but also through the personal connections he fostered with countless individuals across the Jewish community and beyond. Those who knew him consistently…