Community Review

Stitching Communities Together

By Rabbi Sam Yolen, Congregation Beth Israel, Lebanon

A few days ago, I received an interesting phone call from a congregant who, star struck by another congregant, just had to let me know how special Rachel Siegel is.

As a disclaimer, I am not connected to the crafting world of stitching …

Kesher Israel Breaks Ground on New Uptown Home

By Adam Grobman

Kesher Israel Congregation is on the move.

After purchasing the former Riverside United Methodist Church at 3200 N. 3rd St. in 2020, the congregation broke ground last month on construction that will transform the building into its new home.

The two-level building will be …

Israel Sends Largest-Ever Delegation to Tokyo Olympics

By Adam Grobman

When the Olympics begin on Friday, July 23 in Tokyo, Japan, Israel will be represented in droves with its largest delegation ever.

Eighty-seven athletes are expected to compete across fifteen sports including, for the first time, baseball, archery, and equestrian.

Athletes…

CEO Letter 7.16.21

By Jenn Ross

It is such a pleasure to be back at Green Hills with our community. Make sure to visit when you can – the pool and surrounding grounds are a perfect respite from this extremely hot summer on a day off, as an alternate remote work space, and beyond.  Many thanks to the hardwo…

MICHAEL UFBERG

Michael H. Ufberg, 79, of Allentown, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Known lovingly as 'Mickey' to friends and family, he leaves behind his beloved wife, Eileen, of 54 years. Born in Shamokin, PA, Mickey is the son of the late Helen and David Ufberg, and brothe…