JCC Dedicates Campus in Honor of Bonnie and Bobby Hammel

By Maggie Schutzler Development Director

On Sunday, June 11, 2023, the JCC property was officially rededicated as the Hammel Campus. The new name is in honor of the incredible contributions of Bonnie & Bobby Hammel to the JCC of the Lehigh Valley. Bonnie & Bobby were honored with heartfelt words from past JCC Presidents Kathy Zimmerman, Brian Ford, and Stuart Krawitz; current JCC President Jeff Fleischaker and Executive Director Eric Lightman. The Hammels were also honored by Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and Pennsylvania State Representative Mike Schlossberg.

Perhaps the most notable quality Bonnie & Bobby share, however, is their humility. They are always putting others before themselves, and care deeply about the Jewish community of the Lehigh Valley. The JCC of the Lehigh Valley Hammel Campus is incredibly grateful to Bonnie & Bobby Hammel for all they have done to support the JCC. Without their support, the JCC would not be what it is today. Thank you, Bonnie & Bobby!