The Jewish Federation: Supporting & convening the local Jewish community & beyond

The Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley raises money to support a world-wide network of organizations that do two things: care for people and nurture and sustain the Jewish community now and for future generations. Some of that money goes overseas – to Israel and to 70 countries around the world. Much of it stays right here in the Lehigh Valley, helping both Jews and non-Jews. Check us out at www.jewishlehighvalley.org / jewishlehighvalley / jfedlv

Federation supports the only food bank in the 18104 zip code, serving 130 families a month at Jewish Family Service, and helps provide counseling to people of all backgrounds and transportation and more for older adults.

We support the Keystone STAR 4-rated early childhood education program at the Jewish Community Center, along with a summer camp program, a fitness and aquatic program and community events open to everyone.

Our groups provide a collegial experience for women, young adults, health care professionals and anyone interested in friendship and philanthropy. Over $3.6 million is allocated to our community, Israel, and Jewish communities in need around the world.ool, synagogues and agencies.

We’re educating the next generation of Jewish leaders at the Jewish Day School who will work to make the world a better place.

Federation supports programs for children and teens like PJ Library, which provides free books to local Jewish children.

We bring Israel to the Lehigh Valley and brings Lehigh Valley residents to Israel, building people-to-people connections. Federation advocates for causes that are important to Jewish people and provide forums to develop greater understanding of Jewish issues here and around the world.

Federation publishes the only Jewish newspaper in the Lehigh Valley, the award-winning HAKOL. We offer adult education and resources for teachers to use in their classrooms.

Our staff and volunteers provide free Holocaust education in local public schools, focusing on building tolerance and reducing prejudice.

We host community events -- from celebrating Israel’s birthday to remembering those lost in the Holocaust. Federation advises all of our institutions and helps them apply for security grants at the state and federal levels.

Our community works with the Institute for Religious and Cultural Understanding at Muhlenberg College.