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Collective healing: Lehigh Valley Jewish community commemorates Oct. 7 attack a year later
One year after Hamas killed roughly 1,200 people and kidnapped more than 250 people in Israel, hundreds of Jewish community members in the Lehigh Valley gathered Monday to commemorate those lost lives and recognize the pain people feel now. Attendees made the night one of artistry, grief and hope for the future. “Not one dark night changed the world forever,” Rabbi Yaacob Halperin said. The Jewish Federation organized the one-year commemoration at the Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley in Allentown on Monday. Alongside residents and local synagogues, the event also hosted fellow Jewish organizations such as the Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley and Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley.
Iconic NJ deli is closing after nearly 60 years
When any business lasts half a century, you know it’s something special. You know, people whose parents brought them as kids ended up bringing their kids. You know a business lasting that long has seen both good and bad times, and you can bet there was a lot of sweat equity in the hard work they put in.
Lehigh Valley football: Colonial-Schuylkill top 10 rankings after Week 7
Phil Sams’ red zone philosophy was simple: “I’m the on-fourth-down-I’m-going-to-go-for-it-no-matter-what guy,” the Southern Lehigh head coach said. But Noah Tapler and a couple of Spartans assistants have changed Sams’ way of thinking. That was evident during Friday night’s game against visiting Tamaqua. Leading 7-0, Southern Lehigh got a Dariuz Lightner interception return to the Tamaqua ...
Franklin Youth Center Halloween Party
SOMERSET, NJ—Franklin Youth Center in Somerset, NJ, is hosting a “Spooktacular Teen Halloween Party” on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The free event is open to Franklin students in grades six to twelve and will feature thrilling activities, music, food, and prizes. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSpace is limited, so parents are encouraged to register their teens in advance at FranklinTwp.RecDesk.com or by calling the Youth Center at (732)873-7292.The Franklin Township Youth Center offers various programs and services for middle and high school students. It aims to meet the needs of local youth through partnerships with community organizations. Membership is free and available to Franklin students in grades 6-12. To enroll, visit FranklinTwp.RecDesk.com for more information and to sign up. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Boys soccer rankings for Oct. 7: Southern Lehigh the lone team to move up ahead of rivalry week
Just one team moved up in the local boys soccer rankings as rivalry week approaches. Southern Lehigh, which is riding an eight-game unbeaten streak, bumped up a couple spots after recent losses by Hackettstown, a 4-3 defeat to Jefferson Township, and Pleasant Valley, 7-1 to Freedom. If you purchase a...
Voorhees Back on Track Overtaking Plainfield 47-22
GLEN GARDNER, NJ - Voorhees was back on track Friday evening, defeating the North Plainfield Canucks 47-22. Quarterback Sam Meekings was efficient and effective throughout the night, completing 9 of 12 passes for 202 yards and 3 touchdowns. Senior Jackson Trevaskiss was his main target throughout the evening with 5 receptions, 119 yards and 2 touchdowns. Junior Running Back Matteo Tramutola lit up the North Plainfield defense, rushing for 249 touchdowns on 23 carries and 4 touchdowns, and he also included a 58 yard reception for another TD. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERVoorhees’ defense held North Plainfield to 238 yards, led by Zach Taylor who managed 4 tackles and a fumble recovery.Voorhees (3-3) hosts Governor Livingston (2-4) Saturday, October 12th at 7:30pm - over their previous 5 matches, Voorhees maintains a 4-1 record against Gov. Livingston. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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