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ON THE CAMPUS PLEASE SLOW DOWN!
The speed limit in the parking lot in front of the JCC is 5 miles per hour. Please follow the speed limit to help us to ensure the safety of all of our members, from the very youngest to the very oldest. THANK YOU!
SECURITY UPDATE One year ago, we implemented building-wide security procedures. Thank you for helping us to continue to enforce these procedures. The staffs of the JFGH, the Silver Academy, and the Security Committee are committed to ensuring the building and campus is a safe environment for everyone. Below are reminders about our practices.
• All members age 16 years and older will be required to swipe their membership card when entering the building. In the event your card is lost or stolen, please notify the Atrium Staff or call 236-9555, ext. 0 so a new card can be issued.
• All visitors are required to show a photo ID, sign in, wear a visitor’s badge and be escorted while in the building.
• The Brenner Family Early Learning Center (ELC) has also adopted new security practices for the Vaughn Street child drop-off area. All parents have been issued a key fob to gain access to the ELC from the outside door (Vaughn Street) and the interior door inside the building to the ELC facility. The ELC staff has been trained on new security practices to ensure that only authorized personnel are granted access. We need your help too! If you see something, say something.
A Message from Margie Adelmann, CEO Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg Recently, I traveled with our Board President Mark Maisel and David Javitch Young Leadership award winner Abby Smith to National Harbor outside of Washington D.C. to attend the Jewish Federation of North America’s General Assembly, or the GA, as it is called by us in the Jewish professional world. We joined nearly 3,000 individuals representing donors, volunteers, lay leaders, students, journalists, staff members and program participants from around the world. The theme of the GA was “The World is our Backyard.” The speakers were engaging and inspiring and helped us to think in dynamic new ways about the issues that concern our Jewish community, not just here at home, but in over 70 other countries across the globe. GA Co-Chairs, Gail Norry and Howard Friedman reminded us that, in fact, our community is the entire Jewish People and that the Federation system touches more Jewish lives on the planet than any other organization, making the world truly our backyard. The GA gave us the opportunity to connect with others doing like work, to learn from them and to test some of our own ideas. It gave us the opportunity to pause and think about our backyard and how we want to connect in Harrisburg and with the greater Jewish Community, and it reminded us that we provide connections every day of the year to bringing people together, whether at a PJ Library program, the Community-wide Kristallnacht observance or at Dancing with our Community Stars event. The Federation connects us to each other, and the JCC is often where those connections occur. In this issue of Community Review, Mark and Abby share their reflections of their time at the GA. Next year, the GA will take place November 8-10 in Washington D. C., which really is in our backyard. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a large delegation representing Harrisburg?! L’Shalom,
A copy of the official registration and financial information of the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling, toll free within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
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Community Review Vol. 88 No. 24 November 28, 2014 (ISSN 1047-9996) (USPS 126-860) Published bi-weekly by the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg, 3301 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, Pa., 17110. Subscription rate: $50 per year. Periodicals postage paid at Harrisburg, Pa., and additional entry office. Editorial Board Chairman Bruce Bagley Editorial Board Members Margie Adelmann Bruce Bagley Esther Boldes Rabbi Carl Choper Aaron Dym Rita Gordon Jeanette Krebs STAFF Editor Patti Bromley p.bromley@jewishfedhbg.org Sales Director Marty Lamonoff 717 232-6279 717-877-5973 lammie@aol.com Design and Layout Benchmark Group Media Graphic Designer Shawn Skvarna Postmaster: Send address changes to Community Review, 3301 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, Pa., 17110. Mission Statement of The Community Review: Inform readers about local, national and international events of interest to Jews. Promote Jewish values, Jewish identity and a sense of Jewish community in central Pennsylvania. The opinions expressed in the Community Review do not necessarily reflect the position of the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg. The Federation does not endorse any candidate or political party for any elected office.
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Federation Welcomes New Managing Director, Finance and Business Affairs
JCC ADULT PROGRAMS
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE PLEASE DONATE!!!
Senior Lunch will be servedTuesdays andThursdays at Noon. Reservations are preferred two days in advance if possible, but no later than 4:00 PM the day before. Call Cheryl 236-9555 EXT. 3115
The JCC will be having another American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Mary Sachs Auditorium. The Red Cross provides over 40% of the blood needs in the United States; responds to disasters both large and small; helps members of the military, veterans and their families; and teaches lifesaving skills. Maintaining sufficient blood to meet patient needs is a delicate balance between supply and demand. In addition to disaster-related blood needs, the Red Cross must collect enough blood each and every day to help accident victims, cancer patients, surgical candidates, children with blood disorders and others. The Northeastern Pennsylvania region is responsible for collecting 102,000 units of life saving blood in the coming fiscal year. To meet the needs of patients in hospitals that the region serves, over 400 units of blood must be collected daily. “Critical type” blood needed are O, A negative and B negative donors, whose blood is frequently in high demand by hospitals, but oftentimes is in short supply. There is a particular need for type O negative blood. All blood types can receive type O negative red blood cells. That’s why it’s used in emergencies when there is no time to determine the blood type of the patient. Please help by donating blood, if you can. For a specific time to come in, call Cheryl Yablon, 236-9555, ext. 3115. Drop-ins are welcome.
After-Lunch Programs are: December 2, 2014 - Dr. Donald Koones will lecture on “Harrisburg’s Female Michelangelo – Violet Oakley”
Classes available at the Jewish Community Center: SilverSneakers® CLASSIC – Have Fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises The Jewish Federation of designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living Greater Harrisburg is pleased skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, to welcome Lorissa Delaney and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Tuesday/Thursday mornings 9:15 to the team. Lorissa is the new -10:15 a.m AND Wednesday morning at 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Drop-in Fee $5.00 per class. Free Managing Director, Finance and to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants. Business Affairs. This position will oversee the accounting SilverSneakers® CARDIO – Get up & go with an aerobic class for you – safe, heart healthy and department, human resources gentle on the joints. The workout includes easy to follow low-impact movement and upper and the day-to-day operations body strength, abdominal conditioning, stretching and relaxation exercises designed to in the building. energize your active lifestyle. Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:45-11:45 a.m. Drop-in Fee $5 Lorissa earned a Bachelor per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants. of Science in Business and a Master of Science in SilverSneakers® YOGA –Yoga will move your whole body through a complete series of seated Accountancy from University and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures of Phoenix. She has 17 years designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing of Financial Accounting exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Mondays experience, 14 of which in and Wednesdays 11:45-12:30 p.m. Drop-in Fee $5 per class. Free to JCC members and nonprofit work. Most recently, SilverSneakers® participants. she worked for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Gentle Yoga – Easy Poses for those new to Yoga. Must be able to get down on to floor. Mondays Central Pennsylvania Chapter, at 9:45 -10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 5:00-5:45 p.m. Drop-in Fee $5 per class. Free to JCC as Vice President, Finance and Administration for the past 12 members and SilverSneakers® participants. years. ® ® Lorissa sincerely enjoys working for nonprofit community SilverSplash – Activate your aqua urge for variety! SilverSplash offers lots of fun and shallow water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming service organizations. “It is so inspiring to work for an ability is required and a special SilverSneakers® kickboard is used to develop strength, organization where you can easily see how much of an impact balance and coordination. Mondays/Wednesday 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Drop-in Fee $5 per class. the organization has on its community”. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants. On the weekends you can find Lorissa horseback trail riding, camping, gardening, cooking, listening to music, and watching movies. She has been married to her husband Mark for 12 years, The Jewish Community Center is offering the following senior events: and they have four dogs, a cat, and two horses at their home in EveryTuesday at 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. SilverSneakers Classic Wellsville, PA. 10:30AM – Discussion Group, on the day we have our Business Meeting (usually the 2nd Lorissa welcomes the opportunity to meet with the Federation Tuesday of the month) and the Jewish Community members. EveryThursday at 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. – SilverSneakers Classic
December 4, 2014 – Rehearsal for the Senior Talent Show December 9, 2014 - Discussion group at 10:30am with moderator Bruce Bayuk. After Lunch Business meeting and Birthday Party December 10, 2014 – American Red Cross Blood Drive from 1pm-6:00 pm. Drop ins welcome. December 11, 2014 – Rehearsal for SeniorTalent Show
December 16, 2014 - The Jewish Perspective – Bob Axelrod, Educational Director at Beth El Temple
December 18, 2014 – 11:00am Hanukkah party with Early Learning Center and Silver Academy students. Lunch and Gift Exchange ($10-gift). If you want to get a gift, bring a gift, wrapped and gender neutral. December 23, 2014 – 10:30-11:30am – Bridge Bruce’s Way.
Movie Day: “In America” – A deeply personal and poignant tale of a poor Irish family searching for a better life In America. Through the eyes of their daughters, two anguished parents find hope and the ability to once again believe in love and magic…even amidst the dangers of New York’s harrowing Hell’s Kitchen. With mesmerizing performances by Samantha Morton and Djimon Hounsou, In America is “a classic” you will never forget. December 25, 2014 – Center is Closed
December 30, 2014 – New Year’s Luncheon. Cost $10 members/$20 Non-members. Deadline for reservations, Dec. 23, 2014. Entertainment –The Senior Adult ClubTalent Show.
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WINTER BREAK VACATION CAMP
Kick off the winter time blues by attending the JCC holiday mini camp. For: Kindergarten – 5th grade 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Monday, December 23– Movie and Groovin’ Day Join us as the JCC is turned into a private movie theater. Enjoy popcorn and other movie treats in this fun day at the movies. Lunch will be provided, bring a bathing suit and towel. Tuesday, December 24 - Anything Goes Day Think you have the skills to outlast others? Spend the morning competing against other teams in various challenges, including steal the flag, dodge ball and lots of other fun activities. Lunch will be provided, bring a bathing suit and towel. Thursday, December 26 - Hershey Chocolate World Take the chocolate tour, create your own candy bar and enjoy an ice cream treat. Please pack a lunch, bathing suit and towel. Friday, December 27 - Mad Science Day Back by popular demand…..Spend the morning participating in crazy science projects. Lunch will be provided, bring a bathing suit and towel. Monday December 30 - Arts and Sports Day This day is perfect for all art and sport lovers. Some activities for the day include sports with Terri Travers, beads and gimp, edible crafts and more! Lunch will be provided, bring a bathing suit and towel. Tuesday, December 31 - Pajama Party You don’t have to get out of pajamas for this day. Come and enjoy breakfast for lunch and celebrate the New Year at the JCC with music, dancing & games. Bring a bathing suit and towel. Thursday, January 2 - Winter Wonderland Make an edible snowman, chocolate chip cookies and hot chocolate, and enjoy a wintery movie and time in the gym. Lunch will be provided, pack a bathing suit and towel. Cost: $45/a day/after care participants; $50/a day/JCC Members; $75/a day regular rate. Cost for December 27: $55/after care participants, $60/JCC Members, $85/regular rate. Deadline is December 9. Fees increase by $5 a day after this date. Final deadline is December 16. To register please contact the front office at 236-9555, ext. 0. Questions? Contact Terry at 236-9555 ext. 3121 or t.fisher@ jewishfedhbg.org.
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Federation Leadership Attend National Federation’s General Assembly Conference was recently held in National
President,
Mark
Smith joined Federation CEO
Maisel and David Javitch Young
Margie Adelmann at the Jewish
Leadership Award recipient and
Federations of North America's
Federation Board member Abby
annual General Assembly, which
ORDER YOUR 2015 MAH JONGG CARDS TODAY! CARDS WILL BE PURCHASED ON JANUARY 30, 2015
The Harrisburg JCC Senior Adult Club is once again selling the National Mah Jongg League’s card for 2015. The price of the 2015 card is $8.00 for a standard card and $9.00 for a large-print card. Please make your checks payable to the Harrisburg JCC Senior Adult Club and mail them to: Cheryl Yablon Harrisburg JCC 3301 N. Front St. Harrisburg, PA 17110 By January 29, 2015. ONLY the number of cards that have been paid for will be ordered! The Mah Jongg League will mail your card to you in the spring.
Biden affirmed our nation’s support of
Harbor, Maryland. Below are
On a final note, I would encourage
Israel and the Jewish people; because 2
reflections from Mark and Abby
anyone interested in helping to build
of the 3 Jewish Supreme Court Justices
about their experience at the GA:
our community and becoming a more
can go through lengthy appointment
learned and informed leader to attend
processes without, as Elena Kagan
reluctant to attend the JFNA General
next year’s GA in Washington.
noted, being asked about religion
Assembly (GA) as it occurs in the
~ Mark Maisel ~
despite scores of other very personal
I must admit I was always a little
Federation
implementing.
middle of my business’ busy season.
In America, we have it easy as
questions; because I was surrounded
But I must tell you that participation
Jews. Especially in Harrisburg, where
by people who give to their federations
in the GA is worth missing a few days
despite the small size of our Jewish
every year and support programs and
of work. Just the speakers alone were
community, there is strong support for
initiatives that will bring security and
worth the “price of admission.” To
both Israel and the Jewish people.
continuity to Jewish people worldwide.
hear Supreme Court Justices Stephen
When I accepted the Javitch Young
I truly didn’t have a sense of
Breyer and Elena Kagan respond
Leadership award, I spoke at our
what it meant to support the Jewish
to questions from NPR’s Nina
annual meeting about my family:
Federations
Totenberg was humorous, insightful
my children and my husband, as well
(JFNA): Jewish Federation partner
and wonderful. Rachel Botsman’s
as my Harrisburg family that I’ve
agencies regularly lead rescue missions
views on collaboration and sharing
gained since moving here. I really
to bring Jewish families into Israel
through technology and how it affects
thought that I had an understanding
from places such as Ukraine, Iran,
consumerism and human behavior
of the role that a federation can play,
Turkey, and France; provide safe
were truly eye opening. Add to that
but being able to attend the General
havens in areas where Jews face
Vice President Joe Biden’s comments,
Assembly
my
extreme danger; and organize Jewish
Rabbi
Sachs’
horizons. This year’s theme at the GA
school and camp experiences in
perspectives and Andrea Mitchell’s
was “In Our Backyard,” and I saw the
countries and regions to help even the
and Chuck Todd’s views on politics.
theme play out in session after session:
smallest Jewish populations thrive.
Lord
Jonathon
(GA)
broadened
of
North
America
Perhaps most inspiring of all were
each and every Jew across the world is
Please ask me about my takeaways;
speeches from Marlee Matlin on
our Jewish brother or sister. According
I could fill an entire issue of the
her determination to overcome her
to one of the speakers at the GA, at the
Community Review and am eager
disabilities to achieve her dream of
most, every Jew is a 30th cousin.
to share what I learned. I hope in the
becoming an actress as well as speeches
Our backyards must extend beyond
from lay people from Ukraine, India
the four corners of our own property
and Israel, all with stories on how
lines, beyond the city and state limits,
support the amazing work going on
Federation dollars are helping Jews in
even beyond the borders of our great
worldwide and bring lessons back
their respective countries.
nation. We must recognize that the Jews
home.
future we have a large delegation from
Harrisburg
present
to
In addition to the many speakers,
around the world are in our backyard
Finally, THANK YOU so much for
the GA offers three days of seminars
and act accordingly, because to be a Jew
giving me the opportunity to attend
and programs. To name a few: Jewish
in certain parts of the world is not so
the GA and for the chance to represent
Life in Europe Today; Being part of a
easy. I am alarmed by the rising anti-
our Greater Harrisburg community. I
Collective Environment in an Age of
semitism across Europe and college
promise to use what I’ve learned here
Individualism; Programs for Young
campuses in North America, and I am
to benefit our community and beyond,
Adults; Programs for Seniors; Use of
especially worried because so many of
and I am certain that I’ll stay connected
Social Media. It is endless....Many of
the firsthand accounts I heard from
and committed on a new level to not
these seminars are seemingly geared to
places across Europe and the Middle
just JFNA but to Jewish life.
larger
East at the GA sounded eerily similar
Federations, but I am happy to say we are doing many of the same things
plug!
Interested
in
attending next year’s GA? Save the
Holocaust experience.
Date: November 8-10, 2015 at the
and offering the same programs
But I am encouraged and optimistic
that the larger cities are successfully
because I listened as Vice President Joe
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Shameless
to the story my grandmother tells of her
Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. ~ Abby Smith ~
Hope, Courage Bloom after White Rose Program
Peter Logue meets Holocaust survivors, left to right: Yolanda Rosenschein, Sonia Glick and Rose Mantelmacher. By Mary Klaus Peter Logue speaks with authority about the Holocaust even though he isn’t Jewish, has no military connections and wasn’t born until decades after the mass murder of more than 6 million European Jews under the German Nazi regime. Logue, a recent graduate of the University of Connecticut, spoke with the passion of the 22-year-old he is and the pain of a Holocaust survivor that he isn’t during the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg’s recent commemoration of the 76th anniversary of Kristallnacht, Also called “the Night of Broken Glass,” Kristallnacht refers to the coordinated attacks against Jews through Nazi Germany and Austria on Nov. 9, 1938. The young filmmaker from Southwest Harbor, Maine showed his documentary, “The Search for the White Rose,” to about 150 people at the Jewish Community Center. He discussed the youth resistance movement in Nazi Germany and said that people have to get involved when they see something wrong. The program began with the Jewish Children’s Youth Choir singing Holocaust- related songs and several upcoming March of the Living participants describing what Kristallnacht meant to Jews then and now. Logue then discussed the background of the documentary. Logue first learned about the White Rose when he visited the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. last year. He said he was captivated by a display about the youth resistance movement, especially the White Rose, and began to do research about the group. He learned that the society, which formed in 1942 and included a University of Munich professor and five students, wrote and distributed six anti-Nazi leaflets throughout Germany. The leaflets begged Germans to consider "the dimensions of shame that will befall us and our children when one day the veil has fallen from our eyes and the most horrible of crimes, crimes that infinitely outdistance every human measure, reach the light of day." Members of the society eventually were caught, questioned and executed by the Gestapo for what was considered treason against Adolf Hitler. “I dug into their story,” Logue said. “I read everything I could. I wanted to know what they accomplished and what their legacy is today. It was troubling to me that such a crucial story has gone largely untold in American education systems.” He decided to make “The Search for the White Rose,” a documentary about the group. Then, he applied for and received two research grants from the University of Connecticut. “That enabled me to visit Munich for a week,” he said, adding that while there he interviewed various scholars, students and even the son of Professor Kurt Huber, who was involved in the movement. During his research, he also met with Dr. Jud Newborn who wrote "Sophie Scholl and the White Rose." Logue said he discovered “a huge sense of German guilt” about the Holocaust. He said that the White Rose Society members weren’t trying to be martyrs but wanted to end the war. He then showed the 25-minute documentary, accompanied by inspiring music and heartfelt interviews. The program includes black and white film of the Nazis in the 1930s and 1940s and current color film of Logue and University of Munich students. Several haunting pictures feature Logue walking around Munich, sometimes carrying a White Rose, as he searches for truth. The audience seemed mesmerized. “I’m a Holocaust survivor but I never heard about the White Rose Society,” said Yolanda Rosenschein. “I learned a lot tonight.” Holocaust survivors Sonia Glick and Rose Mantelmacher also praised the documentary. Logue said he learned life lessons from the White Rose Society. “If you feel something in your moral conscience, you need to act on it,” he said. “The good in the world outweighs evil.” Scott Roth, 14, of Lower Paxton Twp. said he learned that six brave people “can make a difference. This was an untold story. The lesson is that people today should have the courage to stand up against what is wrong.”
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community calendar FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 BUSINESS OFFICES CLOSED TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 Senior Lunch Program, 10 a.m., JCC, Program: Dr. Donald Koones’ lecture, “Harrisburg’s Female Michelangelo – Violet Oakley” 12:30 p.m. Federation Board Mtg., 7 p.m., JCC THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 Senior Lunch Program, 10 a.m., JCC, Program: Rehearsal for Seniors Talent Show SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 Hadassah “Downton Abbey: The Jewish Connection”, 2 p.m., JCC Dickinson College Bone Marrow Program, 2-5 p.m., JCC TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 Senior Lunch Program, 10 a.m., JCC, Program: Business meeting/Birthday party WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-7 p.m., JCC THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 Senior Lunch Program, 10 a.m., JCC, Program: Rehearsal for Seniors Talent Show SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Vodka Latka & Tzedakah Adult Party, 6:30 p.m., JCC
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
synagogue life Kesher Israel Congregation’s Thanksgiving Tradition By Rabbi Akiva Males For the 14th year in a row, Kesher Israel Congregation looks forward to preparing and serving a full Thanksgiving meal to Harrisburg's on-duty firefighters. In 2010, this program was expanded to include Harrisburg's on-duty police officers as well. Rather than spending Thanksgiving at home with family and friends, these hard-working local heroes will be on call keeping our neighborhoods safe. Sharing a full Thanksgiving feast with them is KI's annual way of expressing its appreciation for their efforts on our behalf. KI began this Thanksgiving program at the suggestion of Rabbi Dr. Chaim Schertz and Mark Powers in 2001. This effort followed the devastating attacks of 9-11 that occurred just months before. The loss of so many heroic firefighters that day caused the nation to realize how much those previously unsung heroes were willing to sacrifice for the public’s sake.
KI’s Thanksgiving program has attracted much attention outside of Harrisburg. In past years, several other congregations and National Jewish organizations have contacted KI to learn how they could bring this project to their own communities. In fact, this year, the National Jewish Outreach Program (NJOP) is encouraging all its affiliated synagogues and temples to emulate KI’s Thanksgiving tradition. As in past years, this heart-warming program can only be made possible by the dedicated volunteers and sponsors who generously share their time and resources -- most notably, our friendly Linglestown Rd. Giant which will once again donate seven frozen Empire turkeys. Are you looking to make your Thanksgiving more fun and meaningful this year? Please be in touch with KI to find out how you can become part of this wonderful program. Kesher Israel Congregation’s Rabbi Akiva Males can be reached at rabbimales@yahoo.com
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sy n agogue life BETH EL TEMPLE 232-0556 www.betheltemplehbg.org Minyan 7 a.m. daily and 5:30 p.m. Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 p.m. Shabbat morning service 9:15 a.m. Saturday night mincha/ maariv/havdalah at same time as Friday evening candlelighting time PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
CHISUK EMUNA CONGREGATION 232-4851 | www.chisukemuna.org info@chisukemuna.org Weekly Minyan times: Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Thursday mornings, 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, 7 a.m. Sunday through Thursday evenings, 7:15 p.m.
Friday, November 28: Erev Shabbat Service, 4:20 p.m. Saturday, November 29: Shabbat Morning Services begin at 9:15 a.m. Shabbat Mincha, Torah Study and Maariv, 4:25 p.m. Friday, December 5: Erev Shabbat Service, 4:20 pm Saturday, December 6: Shabbat morning service begins at 9:15. Bar Mitzvah of Asher Weinstock. Shabbat Mincha, Torah Study and Maariv, 4:25 pm. Saturday, December 13th: Shabbat Morning Services begin at 9:15 am. Mazel Tot Shabbat, Junior Congregation and Women’s Torah Study led by Ilene Becker-Cohen begin at 10:00 am. Shabbat Mincha, Torah
BAT MITZVAH Eliora Tickner Saturday, December 13, 2014
Study and Maariv, 4:35 p.m. CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL Lebanon | 273-2669 Visit the Congregation Beth Israel Web Site at www. congregation-beth-israel.org All are welcome to our egalitarian services: Sundays at 9 a.m., Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. Our Shabbat services, led by Rabbi Paula Reimers, are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday evenings and on Shabbat morning at 9:30 a.m. followed by Kiddush. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
CONGREGATION BETH TIKVAH Carlisle | 245-2811 | www. bethtikvah.org
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
HISTORIC B’NAI JACOB Middletown | 319-3014 www.bnai-jacob.org Historic B’nai Jacob Synagogue, Water and Nissley Streets in Middletown, will conduct Shabbat services on Friday,
Eliora Faye Tickner will celebrate becoming a Bat Mitzvah on December 13, 2014 at Temple Beth Shalom in Mechanicsburg. Eliora is the daughter of Michael Tickner and Betty Simmonds and the sister of Zara. An Honor Roll Student at Linglestown Middle School (LMS), she enjoys her studies and is very active with interests in music, dance, and sports. When Ellie was 5, she started piano and in fourth grade she selected the string bass to play for orchestra. She has excelled at music performance, participating in the 2012 Piano Extravaganza at the Forum and playing bass not only in the Linglestown Middle School (LMS) Orchestra, Jazz Band and Small String Ensemble, but also in Honors Orchestra, the Dauphin County Orchestra Festival, and she is in her second year with the Harrisburg Junior Youth String Orchestra. Ellie also sings in the LMS Chorus. In the near future, Ellie plans to explore trumpet and play in the school band. With her singing and the dancing talents she developed through her years with the Harrisburg Academy of Dance, Ellie will perform in the Central Dauphin Middle Schools production of Bye Bye Birdie, Young Performer’s Edition in the spring. Ellie has also enjoyed participating in sports. She has tried swimming, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and tennis. This year she played on the Central Dauphin Middle School Field Hockey Team. Eliora’s achievements have made her parents proud, but what gives them the greatest happiness is her generous and sensitive nature. For her Bat Mitzvah project, she volunteered time to help with activities at the Jewish Home. While Ellie did what she could to be helpful, what gave delight to many of the residents was her cheerful, enthusiastic presence and big smile. In her spare time Eliora loves spending time with her friends, her dogs, Grover and Tucker, and anyone else’s pet that she may have the pleasure to meet.
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December 5th at 7:30 p.m. We are a Community Shul, all are welcome. Tel 717-3193014 Visit our website for more information. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
KESHER ISRAEL CONGREGATION 238-0763 | www.kesherisrael.org Participate in our daily Minyanim. Mornings: Sundays and Federal holidays at 8 a.m., Monday through Friday at 6:45 a.m. Rosh Chodesh and fast days at 6:30 a.m. Evening services begin at 20 minutes before sunset. Please join us for our 9 a.m. Shabbat morning services - followed by Kiddush. Please contact our Office Manager, Cecelia Baker, at (717) 238-0763 for information about our congregation. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
TEMPLE BETH SHALOM 697-2662 | www.tbshalom.org Temple Beth Shalom’s Friday evening Shabbat Services are at 7:15 p.m, followed by
an oneg in the social hall. Services are led by Rabbi Daniel Grossman and Lay Leaders of Beth Shalom. Please check the website calendar for details. Sarah Levy will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, December 6 at 9:00 a.m. Rabbi Carl Choper will lead the service. Eliora Tickner will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, December 13 at 9:00 a.m., with Rabbi Carl Choper leading the service. For details on upcoming Temple Beth Shalom services and events, check the website: http://tbshalom.org. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
TEMPLE OHEV SHOLOM 233-6459 | www.ohevsholom.org Friday, November 28: Shabbat Services, 6:00 p.m. in the Lehrman Chapel Friday, December 5: Shabbat Services, 6:00 p.m. in the Lehrman Chapel
life cy c le MILDRED ACKERMAN Mildred Ackerman (nee Gimpel), formerly of Philadelphia, living at The Residence at the Jewish Home, Harrisburg, passed away September 19, 2014. She was the wife of the late William Ackerman. Mildred was the loving mother of Marsha ( Jeff ) Kaneff, and Carol (Alan) Adelman; sister of Marvin (Gladys) Gimpel; grandmother of Lorin ( Jill), Lisa, Joshua (Amy), Rachel and Benjamin; great-grandma of Ezra and Cora. Services were held Sunday, September 21st at Shalom Memorial Park, Philadelphia, with Rabbi Ron Muroff officiating. Contributions in her memory may be made to The Residence of the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg, 4004 Linglestown Rd., Hbg, PA 17112, or to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave,. Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. STEPHEN DAVID HERSH Stephen David Hersh, 71, of Chambersburg, died on Nov. 2, 2014, at home from pancreatic cancer less than two weeks after being diagnosed with the disease. Born on Nov. 4, 1942, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Max and Eleanor Hersh. Steve received a Bachelor's degree in Business from The University of Maryland. After living for many years in the Washington, D.C., area and Rockville, Md., he moved to Chambersburg in 1980. Steve was a member of Congregation Sons of Israel, Chambersburg; and Beth Tikvah, Carlisle. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a supervisor at Occupational Services Inc., Chambersburg, for 23 years, supervising groups of challenged adults in local factories and at the OSI sheltered workshop. He also took OSI clients on bus trips to Ocean City, Md., Washington, D.C., Baltimore Inner Harbor and other places of interest they may never have seen otherwise. An activist, Steve was a champion of justice and a warrior against hatred and bigotry. His passion was fighting hate groups and fighting for equal rights for all, no matter their race, religion or sexual orientation. He served as president of Chambersburg United, the local chapter of a state unity coalition that fought hate groups. He spoke on hate groups and hate crimes at rallies and to groups. Steve became involved in that cause on the state and national levels and spent his retirement volunteering for the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission in Harrisburg. He also belonged to and served on boards of several human rights organizations. He was an avid volunteer for the American Red Cross, going to sites to assist people after fires, floods and other disasters. He manned the phone lines of the agency's national headquarters in Leesburg, Va., after a national weather disaster, counseling individuals 1,000 miles away on what to do to remain safe. He was an avid follower of the news, politics and the weather. A great adventurer, Steve enjoyed travel, sightseeing, hiking and especially photography. A true family man, he cherished the times spent with his beloved children and grandchildren, especially the weeks the whole family spent together at the seashore. He and his wife, Iris, were married on April 1, 1989, and recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Adam Hersh of Great Neck, N.Y., and Andrew Hersh and wife Maureen of West Windsor, N.J.; a stepson, Steven Lubart and wife Holly of Carlisle; and six grandchildren, Zachary, Sarah, Ben and Anna Hersh; and Alexis and Landon Lubart. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 5th in the William F. Sellers Funeral Home Inc., Chambersburg, with Rabbi Robert Green and the Rev. Dr. William H. Harter officiating. Burial was at Congregation Sons of Israel Cemetery, Lincoln Way East. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.sellersfuneralhome.com.
CANDLELIGHTING November 28..................................... 4:22 p.m. December 5 ....................................... 4:21 p.m. December 12 ..................................... 4:21 p.m. www.jewishharrisburg.org
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