Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

Three years after the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, Jewish Americans are still showing up and connecting more to Jewish life. The data suggest this is no longer a temporary reaction to a single moment, but the new shape of Jewish life in America today: https://ow.ly/p03a30sZGCj

10/08/2026

https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/lehigh-county/allentown-area/three-years-after-oct-7-attacks-lehigh-valley-jewish-community-reflects-on-grief-remembrance/article_325d5f0c-d88a-484a-b402-9a303e9f7683.html

This year’s anniversary is the first October 7 commemoration since all of the hostages, both living and deceased, were returned from Gaza.

10/07/2026

After losing students in the horrific Oct. 7 attacks, Omer couldn’t return to the classroom. With support from , he found a new path, opening a fitness studio to help his community heal and build resilience. Your generosity makes stories like Omer’s possible. As One, we’re rebuilding lives across Israel.

10/05/2026

Israel’s National Remembrance Day for the October 7 Disaster and Swords of Iron War is observed on the Hebrew date of Tishrei 24, which corresponds to Monday, Oct. 5 this year.

The Jewish state lowered its flags to half-staff at 6:29 a.m. to launch commemorations honoring fallen soldiers and victims of the 2023 assault.

10/02/2026

There is still time to sign up for security training on Monday, October 5 at 6:30 p.m.!

Register online for De-escalation Training here.

10/02/2026

A new year. We begin it the way we begin every week: with Shabbat. Tonight, we light candles. We pause. We gather with the people we love. May 2027 be a year full of moments where we slow down and remember what truly matters.

Shabbat Shalom. Happy New Year.

09/30/2026

Jewish Federations of North America are relieved that the passengers and crew of the FlyDubai flight bound for Israel are safely home, following an apparent attempt to bring down the aircraft mid-flight.

We are deeply grateful to the pilot who, while injured, managed to open the cockpit door, to the crew members and passengers who acted swiftly to bring the plane to safety, and to the Saudi authorities for shepherding the passengers home. Their courage prevented what could have been an unspeakable tragedy. We wish the captain, and all those injured, a full and speedy recovery.

While the full details of what occurred are still emerging, what is clear is that in a moment of crisis, people came together to protect one another. That instinct — to stand up, to help, to refuse to let terror define the outcome — reflects the very best of the human spirit, and stands in stark contrast to whatever motivated this attack.

Jewish Federations will continue to monitor the situation closely and stand with our community and our partners across the region as more information becomes available.

09/29/2026

Eating stuffed foods on Sukkot is just one way we celebrate this harvest festival. Here are some mouth-watering stuffed recipes that will be perfect for your Sukkot table:

From classic stuffed cabbage to savory kibbeh, these dishes will fill your table with warmth and tradition during this festive season.