Book Club of the Month

Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead Thursday, September 7th  at 1:00 PM at Rifkin Resource Center Ray Carney was only slightly bent when it came to being crooked…” To his customers and neighbors on 125th street, Carney is an upstanding salesman of reasonably priced furniture, making a decent life for himself and his family. He and…

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…