FEDERATION • NEWS

SAM ROSEN NAMED
AMOS LODGE, B'NAI B'RITH 2006 MAN OF THE YEAR

(Scranton, PA, Sep 30, 2006) Sam Rosen, prominent Scranton Businessman and Holocaust survivor has been named the 2006 Amos Lodge B'nai B'rith Man Of The Year and will he will receive the prestigious award, at a breakfast in his honor, on Sunday, November 19, 2006 at the Scranton JCC. Click Here for details and additional information.

CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL OF HONESDALE
ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER INTERNET WEBSITE.

(Honesdale, PA, Sep 6., 2006) Brought to you with the thoughtfulness and generosity of Ken and Bonnie Green, and with the talented assistance of Jeffrey Skier, Congregation Beth Israel of Honesdale, announces their first ever internet website at www.congregationbethisraelhonesdale.org. The website features colorful graphics, a Rabbi's Welcome, the Presidents Letter, A Schedule of Services, Announcements, History and much more. President Jeffrey Skier urges all the people connected to the Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania to stop by and visit often.

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE PRESIDENT, RAYMOND ANGELI RECEIVES
AMOS LODGE #136 B'NAI B'RITH 2006 AMERICANISM AWARD

(Scranton, PA, May 8, 2006) Raymond S Angeli, the distinguished president of Lackawanna College of Scranton, PA, received today, the Amos Lodge B'nai B'rith Americanism Award at a Dinner in his honor at the Scranton Jewish Community Center. Over 200 attended the Sunday eventing event including Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty, Pennsylvania State Senator Robert Mellow, who presented the award, Representative Paul Kanjorski of the 11th Congressional District, Lackawanna County Commissioners Anthony Munchak and Robert Cordaro,. Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies of the event was the Chamber of Commerice VP Jeff Rubel. Amos Lodge president, Allan Davidson, opened the proceedings with the pledege of allegiance and Rabbi Samuel Sandhaus of The Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvahia followed with the traditional H'amotzi. Special guest speaker was David Magidson, National Commander of the Jewish War Veterans of America who paid a special tribute to President Angeli, a fellow veteran. Special closing remarks and benediction were made by past recipient, Monsignor Joseph G. Quinn. The event was judged, by many of those who attended, to be a huge and outstanding success. Dinner Co-Chairmen were Attornies Edward A. Monsky and Richard S. Bishop. View Photos of the event, compliments of Michael Weinberg Photography, HERE.

COME ONE AND ALL TO THE TEMPLE ISRAEL OF THE POCONOS
2006 REGIONAL ISRAELI FAIR

(May 3, 2006) Temple Israel of the Poconos, located at 660 Wallace Street in Stroudsburg, a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania is the host of the 2006 Regional Israeli Fair to be held on June 25, 2006. The fair will feature live entertainment, the music of Israel Master Musician Yoel Sharabi, a magician, raffles, 20 Israeli vendors and and a delicious food court. This is destined to be one of the great Northeastern Pennsylvania events of the year. Do not miss it. For further information please call Temple Israel of the Poconos at 570-421-8781 or Click Here

JEWISH HOME OF EASTERN PA WEBSITE UPDATE

(Feb 28, 2006) The Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania, a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania, has just completed a major update and modification of its popular website. Located at www.jhep.org, the updated site features additional photos of residents, staff and facility. In addition, the updated site has a new look, with a color scheme. coordinated with its official logo and letterhead. Director of the Jewish Home is Rabbi Samuel Sandhaus. Website design and photography by Michael Weinberg Photography of Clarks Summit, PA.

LOCAL BUSINESS LEADER WES FREEDMAN RECEIVES
AMOS LODGE #136 B'NAI B'RITH 2005 MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

(Scranton, PA, November 13, 2005) Wes Freedman, a prominent Northeastern Pennsylvania Businessman and Civic Activist received today, the Amos Lodge B'nai B'rith Man of the Year Award at a Brunch in his honor at the Scranton Jewish Community Center. Over 120 attended the morning event including Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty and Lackawanna County Commissioner Anthony Munchak. Chairman and Master of Ceremonies of the event was Attorney Edward Monsky. Amos Lodge president, Allan Davidson, opened the proceedings with the pledege of allegiance. Rabbi Joseph Mendelsohn of Temple Israel followed with the traditional H'amotzi. Special guest speaker was attorney Eugene Roth of Wilkes-Barre who gave a significant tribute to the unselfish volunteer work of Wes Freedman, making the case that Wes is an individual who is most deserving to receive the prestigious Amos Lodge award. Last year's honoree, Rabbi Samuel Sandhaus of the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania, presented the Man of the Year Award to Wes Freedman. The event was judged, by many of those who attended, to be a huge and outstanding success. Photos from the event, can be viewed at PBASE.COM. Photography by MICHAELWEINBERG.COM

ABOUT WES FREEDMAN:
Wes Freedman is a highly respected and talented businessman in Eastern Pennsylvania and an active community leader. For over 30 years, Wes Freedman owned and operated the Wes Freedman Catalog Showrooms. Wes has given much time to community activities, serving on the boards of Johnson School, PNC Bank, and Marywood College (now University) as President of its board . He currently sits on the boards of Mercy Hospital in Scranton, the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania, and Elan Gardens, an assisted living facility and the Foundation for the Jewish Elderly of Eastern PA. He is currently President of the Board of Webster Towers a senior high rise apartment for the independent aging. Wes has also served as President of the Jewish Home from 1994 through 1997. During that period he led the organization in the planning, designing and building of Elan Gardens. He personally supervised much of the day to day construction of the facility along with Jewish Home staff. He was a founding member of the board of Elan Gardens and served as its second President from 2001 to 2004. He also played a crucial role in negotiating the purchase of the 20 acre property on Venard Road on which Elan Gardens is located. A lifetime member of the Jewish Community Center in Scranton, Wes has been a member of Temple Israel and B’nai B’rith for many years.

TEMPLE ISRAEL OF THE POCONOS
LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE

(JUNE 17, 2005) Temple Israel of the Poconos, an affiliate congregation of the Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania, located in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, has launched their new web site at www.templeisraelofthepoconos.org , This extensive site features it own interactive events calendar, news section, site search, candlelighting times and a whole plethora of information pertaining to the temple, hebrew education, the Jewish community and much much more. Please visit the Temple Israel of the Poconos, on the web, today!

About Temple Israel of the Poconos
Temple Israel, founded in 1925, is a conservative congregation, affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania. For over 80 years, Temple Israel has provided a Jewish religious cultural, social, and education presence in the poconos. Temple Israel's mission is to enhance the meaning of our lives as Jews, we strive to foster the reciprocal connections between the Temple and its congregants. Children and adults, individuals and families create a multigenerational community participating in traditional religious and social activities, lifelong Jewish learning, and the larger Jewish community.

TEMPLE OF ISRAEL OF DUNMORE
UPDATES WEBSITE WITH NEW LOOK
NEW INFO AND NEW ADVERTISEMENT

(May 29, 2005) The website of the Temple of Israel of Dunmore at www.jfednepa.org/tid has been given a complete overhaul Featured in the ovehaul is a new contact page, new photos, and information on application of the president, Isadore "Izzy" Steckel to be listed with Guiness World Records, having been the president of Temple of Israel of Dunmore for the past 57years, continually and without interuption. Quite a record indeed. Also featured on the website is an ad which announces a "Super Kiddush" every Shabbos for those who attend the services. The services begin at 7:30 A.M. and usually conclude around 9:15 A.M., at which time, a kiddush, complete with bagels, cream cheese spreads, herring, pastries, juice, coffee, wine and schnops is served. How can you go wrong?

Web Maintenance and Design by Michael Weinberg Photography

THE PROVIDENCE CEMETERY
RESTORATION PROJECT UNDERWAY

(May 24, 2005) Over one year ago, the Providence Cemetery on North Main Avenue in Scranton, a Jewish Cemetery dating back to the early 1800's, was vandalized and had suffered severe damage, where many of the memorial stones were overturned and the security fence around the perimeter was seriously compromised. As a result, The Providence Cemetery Restoration Project was formed by the Amos Lodge #136 chapter of B'nai B'rith, headed by Allan Davidson, Amos Lodge president (pictured right), and Robert Yanover, immediate past president, who made it their mission to restore the dignified condition and structural integrity of the cemetery, and to document, on the internet, an accurate record of the deceased who reside on these sacred grounds. Another important goal of the project was to create a photo gallery, accessible on the internet, which would document the current restored state of the Providence Cemetery today. With active technical and financial assistance from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the mission was vigorously enjoined and set into motion. Today you can access the Providence Cemetery Restoration Project directly from the Federation website and the Amos Lodge B'nai B'rith website, or simply by clicking HERE.

THE HON. JOSEPH. J. CORCORAN RECEIVES
AMOS LODGE #136 B'NAI B'RITH 2005 AMERICANISM AWARD

(May 16, 2005) Yesterday, the Hon. Joseph J. Corcoran, former county commisioner of Lackawanna County, received this year's Americanism Award at the 53rd annual Americanism Award Dinner, at the Scranton Jewish Community Center. A recored number of guests, over 350, crowded the Koppelman auditorium to partake in the dinner and witness the event. The guest speaker for the event was the Hon. Robert Casey Jr., Treasurer for the State of Pennsylvania and son of former governor, Robert Casey. The award was presented to Mr. Corcoran by Msgr. Joseph Quinn, rector of Scranton's St. Peter's Cathedral. This year's dinner co-chairmen were Michael G. Mellner, CPA and Attorney Edward A. Monsky who was also the dinner toastmaster. Allan Davidson, the current president of Amos Lodge,by welcoming the guests. In addition, the guests were addressed by Mayor Christopher Doherty, Representative Paul Kanjorski and Coach Jack Kelly of Dunmore High. Also instrumental in the success of the event was Amos Lodge member Sue Colombo who coordinated the extensive guest list and reservations. You can view an online Photo Gallery from the event, provided by Michael Weinberg Photography, by clicking HERE.

NEW! JEWISH FEDERATION MINYAN LINK ONLINE

(APR. 5, 2005) In an ongoing effort to bring the congregations closer to the Jewish Community of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Federation has created an online MINYAN LINK which contains a complete listing of the services and schedules of the synagogues and temples that are afflliated with the Jewish Federation.

The permanent home for the MINYAN LINK will be on the Congregations page of the Jewish Federation's Website.

RABBI JOSEPH F. MENDELSOHN INSTALLED
AS RABBI AT TEMPLE ISRAEL OF SCRANTON

(APR. 4, 2005) On Saturday evening, April 2, 2005, Joseph F. Mendelsohn was officially installed as Rabbi at Temple Israel of Scranton. The official installation was part of a special "Scholar in Residence" Weekend which featured Rabbi Neil Gillman, Rabbi Mendelsohn's former teacher and mentor, of the Jewish Theological Seminary and many Scranton dignitaries including Chris Doherty, Mayor of Scranton. Rabbi Gillman also addressed the Temple Israel Congregation at a Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner and again at Shabbat Services Saturday morning. The weekend festivities concluded with a Shaharit service Sunday morning which was followed by a light brunch and discussion with both Rabbi Gillman and Rabbi Mendelsohn. By all accounts, the Installation / Scholar in Residence Weedend was a big success. Chairman of the event was Attorney David. I. Fallk. Welcome to Scranton Rabbi Joe!

"THE MENTALIST" GERRY MCCAMBRIDGE TO BE FEATURED
AT TEMPLE HESED 145TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

(MAR. 21, 2005) On Saturday Evening, May 21, 2005, at 8:00 p.m., Temple Hesed, celebrating their 145th anniversary, will feaure Gerry McCambridge, "Mentalist to the Stars." This is the entertainer who seems to “read your mind,” your innermost thoughts and deepest secrets. Gerry mysteriously answers all types of questions without any inside information on matters which he, nor anyone else, could have provided. General admission is $25.00, Patrons - $50.00 and Students -$15.00.

For reservations and / or additional information, please call Temple Hesed at 570-344-7201 or CLICK HERE.

YIDDISH SCHOLAR RUTH WISSE TO SPEAK AT
ANNUAL UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON GELB LECTURE

(FEB 7, 2005)On May 12, 2005, at the Eagen Auditorium of the University of Scranton, Harvard Univeristy Professor of Yiddish Literature, Ruth R. Wisse, will speak on "The Use and Abuse of Yiddish Literature."

About Ruth Wisse: To professor Wisse, Yiddish literature turns out to be exceptionally revealing, dramatic, original, and important. Its study has led Professor Wisse from an initial interest in The Shlemiel as A Modern Hero to a revised investigation of "the liberal betrayal of the Jews," which is the subtitle of her latest book If I Am Not for Myself . In between she wrote A Little Love in Big Manhattan about two Yiddish poets in America, and edited a number of anthologies of Yiddish prose and poetry in translation.

For further information, please email Professor Mark Shapiro at [email protected]

ELAN GARDENS ANNOUNCES NEW ADDRESS ON THE WEB

(JAN 25, 2005) Elan Gardens, assisted living facility of Clarks Summit in the Abingtons, has launched today its new website at www.elangardens.org. The new site features a colorful presentation of Elan Garden's, features and amenities. personal services, sample dinner and lunch menus, directions, contact information, apartment layouts, an extensive photo gallery and much more.

Elan Gardens, a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania, is an affordable assisted living for seniors with an independent spirit. Located in the Abingtons of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Elan Gardens consists of sixty (60) private apartments situated on a magnificent 20-acre campus overlooking spectacular grounds, formal gardens, a sparkling pond and wooded hillsides.

JFEDNEPA WEBSITE RECEIVES NEW EXPANDED
JEWISH LINKS PAGE

(JAN 21, 2005) The Jewish Federation of Northeast Pennsylvania has put into operation today, a new expanded link page which features Links to All Things Jewish in Northeast Pennsylvania and Around the World. Check out the new links page today. CLICK HERE