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…

Housing Needed for 1 night for the Israeli Scouts

When: The Scouts will be in town on the evening of June 21. Housing will entail 1 dinner and 1 breakfast…and access to your washing machine. It’s a wonderful experience for you and your family. To say yes, reach out to Barbara at 570-824-4646 Israeli Scouts Friendship Caravan Community Performance on June 21 The Israeli…

Last Weekend’s JCC Tribute Gala

April 21, 2023 Dear JCC Members & Prospective Members: Last weekend, the Friedman JCC staged its fourth Tribute Gala event attracting over 170 people as we honored Lori Nocito and Leadership Northeast. Our committee led by co-chairs Cathy O’Donnell and Karen Kalna Blum were simply fantastic. A warm thanks to our planning committee who worked…