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Our Stories: Jewish Life in the Lehigh Valley

Federation Connects Couple to Community

Shortly after Howie and Rachel Levin moved to Nazareth, they took advantage of a unique opportunity offered by the Jewish Federation to travel to Israel with their peers. Upon returning, they participated in a year-long leadership development program that kick-started further involvement. Th…

Always Something to Learn: Early Childhood at the JCC


While every day brings new activities, the quality of care and richness of education remains constant at the Early Childhood Education program at the Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley.

Whether they are learning their ABCs in the classroom, playing at one of the J’s outdoor pla…

Compassionate Education Creates Life-Long Learners at JDS

If you happen to be driving along Pennsylvania Street in Allentown on the first day of classes at the Jewish Day School, you may be surprised. The children climbing down the school bus steps have smiles on their faces. They are glad to see their teachers welcoming them for the new school yea…

10 Easy Ways to Connect

1. You just had a baby and you want someone to come visit you: Friendly moms from the Shalom Baby program will drop off a gift bag with goodies.

 

2. You just got back from vacation and want to shed some pounds: The Jewish Community Center has newcomer-friendly exercise classes and fu…

Community Exceeds Expectations for Retirees

Ron and Ann Gould were looking to relocate from Pittsburgh in order to be near their daughter and her family, who live in New Jersey. “We researched it!” Ann says. They discovered Bethlehem and Congregation Brith Sholom, both of which have been even better than they imagined.

Ann and Ro…