Community Review - April 13, 2018

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April 13, 2018 | 28 Nisan, 5778 | Vol. 93; No. 8 Published by The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg | Greater Harrisburg’s Jewish Newspaper

BAR MITZVAH TOUR

BY MIKEL GARNER

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know, this was a crazy idea, but at least I got to write an article on the event, so it was worth it.

My name is Mikel Garner and I’m fourteen years old. These days, I’m volunteering at the Jewish Home, participating in Boy Scouts Troop 1015, HBG AZA #128, and learning at The Silver Academy, preparing myself to attend Beth Tfiloh for high school in Pikesville, Maryland next year. I am currently in eighth grade, and I had my Bar Mitzvah before I went into seventh grade. As I continue, you’ll realize that I’ll probably use the term “Bar Mitzvahs.”

I was born on July 28, 2003, so my parents started planning for me to read Va’etchanan, the second parsha in D’varim (Deuteronomy) that includes the Sh’ma and the Ten Commandments. As I grew up in Harrisburg, my parents would take me on a circuit throughout all the different synagogues in Harrisburg. With The Silver Academy and all these synagogues, I got to experience and be open to many types of Judaism.

There are a lot of people that can judge your choices, but I liked how I was different.

Kids usually are born into and pray in only one synagogue or two or none. But I was born into four. So it wasn’t easy for me to choose one synagogue…….so I chose all!

I wanted to represent every synagogue, so I came up with an idea: the “Bar Mitzvah Tour.”

My parents loved the idea. I was already planning to read two different portions in less than a month (Va’etchanan and Ki Teitze). I don’t know for sure how the synagogues felt about the idea, but they let me read for them, so I guess they liked the idea. All rabbis were supportive of the idea. It was good that I was able to read at different synagogues because anybody who couldn’t see me on Saturday (Shabbat) could see me another day.

My friends didn’t judge me for my decision, but they knew they probably wouldn’t have the experience of being at a Bar Mitzvah Tour for the rest of their generation. I believe that half of my class came to two services, but my friends were all at least at one.

I learned how to read Torah in a very interesting way. Every Shabbat at Chisuk Emuna, Gerry Gorelick would hold a Torah reading enhancement class before the Torah service.

Through that class, I got a binder and a flash drive that corresponded to what was being taught. For seven months, I used the binder and flash drive to teach me how to layn. The binder included musical notes to show the range of trope and the flash drive program used techno sounds to display how the trope should be chanted. Through this process, I was able to teach myself how to read Torah and not give any instructor any stress. Toward my Bar Mitzvah(s), I went to several different people to hear me layn and give advice.

This was my tour: On Saturday 8/13/16, I read Torah at the Jewish Home, for the special Mincha service. It was a long walk. Later that night, I read at Chisuk Emuna for the Saturday night service. On the following Monday, I chanted at Beth El for the Monday morning service. On Tuesday, I read at Chisuk Emuna for Tisha B’av, which used a portion from Va’etchanan. Two days later, I layned at Kesher Israel for the Thursday morning service. This was only two days after I met the current rabbi, Rabbi Friedman. On Saturday, 8/20/16, at Chisuk Emuna, I read six aliyot from Va’etchanan, including the Sh’ma and the Ten Commandments, and led Mussaf for Shabbat. On Saturday 9/17/16, I chanted four aliyot from Ki Teitze and led Shacharit at Ohev Sholom on Shabbat.

There were some special things I did while on tour. On Thursday, the same day I read at Kesher Israel, I went to visit Rabbi Schertz at his house and practice for him for that upcoming Saturday because he wasn’t able to see me at Kesher Israel. My dad had a great friendly relationship with Rabbi

Mikel (middle) with Brother Evan and sister Meriellyn

Schertz, so this was a memorable moment for both of them.

It was good for me to layn for Rabbi Schertz because I didn’t know Rabbi Friedman so well. What appealed to me most about Rabbi Friedman was that he was closer to my age than he was to my dad. Now, I know Rabbi Friedman a lot better.

Also, I had two Bar Mitzvah parties. My first bar mitzvah party was on the night of my Shabbat reading at Chisuk Emuna. I held a coffee house themed party with local entertainment: Bruce Bayuk z”l and Carl Choper playing the opening song of Fiddler on The Roof, Alan Weinberg and Mandy Cheskis singing Oseh Shalom with me, Quincy Rogers singing three of his songs with me, and me singing “My Youth” which was a popular song in 2016. I displayed my legos on the back windowsill including my 1,500 piece Taj Mahal.

My second party was on the night of September 17th. It was at the JCC and included 6 holes of mini golf themed to the city of Hershey, a karaoke stand, a photo booth, and a little dance floor that lit up. My party included a great dinner and a game show. As the last part of my tour, my second party was definitely a “show stopper.”

What was my goal and impact? My goal was to bring everybody together. Of course I didn’t get every Jew in Continued on page 4

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BY JENNIFER ROSS

art of the Federation’s mission is to strengthen our community’s bond with Israel. We celebrate Israel’s 70th Anniversary this year.

Israel is an integral part of our heritage and there are many ways to recognize this milestone at the JCC and in the community this spring.

Our main event is the special Yom Hazikaron /Yom Haatsmaut ceremony on April 18. This event is structured as the two Israeli ceremonies are, commemorating those who have fallen, and in their legacy have left us our homeland. This will be followed by a Yom Haatsmaut ceremony with celebrations and songs. The sharp switch is akin to the sharp change in Israel during these two days.

Children can get excited about Israel by attending the PJ Library Taste of Israel event on April 22. Our older Brenner Family Early Learning Center students will take a mock plane trip to Israel and have numerous adventures.

Join us on May 3 to learn about Ethiopian-Israeli Daniel Sahalo’s struggle-to-success story with the help of Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces. Daniel, who received a college education through an FIDF IMPACT Scholarship, will be sharing his story with us with a short film followed by his presentation. His story is one that began with hardship but grew to success with help of the FIDF. We thank the Chotiner family for hosting a free Maimonides Society event open to the public on May 22 at Memorial Eye Institute. Guest Israeli Embassy Speaker Itzhak Brook, MD, author of “In the Sands of Sinai: a Physician’s Account of the Yom Kippur War” will present his personal experiences as a medic in the Six Day War and a battalion physician in the Yom Kippur War. His book will be on sale at the event.

Our Community Relations Israel Speaker’s Series continues on May 29.

Diplomatic Correspondent Mike Wagenheim for i24NEWS in Tel Aviv will discuss Israel Politics in the Diaspora. Wagenheim covers the biggest stories in Israeli politics each day, offering studio analysis and reporting from the field. He’s regularly assigned to the Knesset (Israeli parliament) and Prime Minister’s Office. Wagenheim has also reported from the Western Wall, Yad Vashem, the Supreme Court, and Jewish settlements.

Watch for more details about this and also for this year’s joint program with York’s JCRC at York College on October 28.

Learn more about all of these programs and future events at https:// jewishharrisburg.org/how-to-get-involved/yom-haatzmaut-70. If not this year, then next year in Yerushalayim!

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The Gift of Deli

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hat do you get with 200lbs of brisket, 140lbs of pastrami, 140lbs of corned beef, 20lbs of turkey, and 100 loaves of Jewish rye bread? That’s right! You get the 28th Annual Jewish Food Festival at the York JCC. What started as a small operation of volunteers has grown into the agency’s largest program and gift back to the community. “The Jewish Food Festival is the only time of year that the York community can get a N.Y. style deli sandwich similar to what you would find at Katz Deli in Manhattan,” says JoAnne Graham, festival volunteer. “But it is more than just the food, it is a special event driven by volunteers, supported by sponsors, and embraced by all Jewish and nonJewish alike,” Joanne goes on to explain.

Year after year the festival attracts more and more people from all over Central PA. “I

BY RACHEL SINGER remember when the festival was contained to just our auditorium with 50-100 attendees, mostly of whom were Jewish, now the festival takes over the entire JCC and attracts more than 1,500 people, many of whom have never had a knish or who have never heard of matzah ball soup. They are coming for a cultural experience to learn through food. What could be better?” says community member Iris Katz.

Special this year, the York Jewish Food Festival will be celebrating Israel turning 70 with familyfriendly games and innovative activities like a virtual reality tour of Israel. This concept was developed as homage to the fact that Israel is one of the largest tech and start up nations. But let’s face it: a food festival celebrating Israel wouldn’t be complete without Israeli food. Under the vision and leadership of the JCC’s new Executive Director Dani Fesler, those

who attend the festival will have the opportunity to sample Israeli cuisine created by Chefs Erez Gulko and Shlomi Navon, a welcomed addition to the Jewish Food Festival. The two Israeli chefs will be arriving from Israel just in time for the festivities, and will be presenting demonstrations around York celebrating the flavors of Israel during the week of April 22nd. Chef Erez developed his love of cooking at a young age which deepened while working at a café and his family’s brewery. Chef Shlomi is a multi-talented, restaurant owner-operator-chef in Haifa’s vibrant culinary scene. Together they pride themselves on their ability to provide their guests with a unique culinary experience.

Bring your family, your friends, and your appetite as the York J transforms its facility into a kosher deli for the day on Sunday April 22nd from 12-4pm.

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Harrisburg WWII Jewish Veterans This picture features several dozen members of our community who selflessly served in WWII. The picture was taken shortly after the war in the original Harrisburg JCC on 3rd street.

Thank you to all those who served then, since then, and those who serve now. May you all be home for Pesach next year.

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March of The Living Makes Impact for 30th Year

BY ADAM GROBMAN

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his year’s March of the Living runs from April 9 through April 23rd and is the 30th year students and adults from around the world will be gathering in both Poland and Israel to commemorate the Holocaust. Since it began in 1988, the program has hosted and educated more than 250,000 Jewish teens from more than 50 countries.

The trip coincides with Yom HaShoah (Day of Remembrance), Yom Hazikaron (Memorial Day) and Yom Ha’atzmaut (Independence Day), and gets its name from its tradition of a March that follows a 3km path leading from Aushwitz to Birkenau in remembrance of Holocaust victims.

For decades now, students from the Harrisburg area have been participating.

Community member Gary Klein was deeply affected by his trip with 7 fellow students from his Hebrew High Class, which took place in 1992. “The trip was a difficult one for a 16 year old to digest but the lessons I learned from those 2 weeks were incredible. The pride I still feel as a Jew is directly rooted in that trip. But the trip also was my first taste of independence.

Because our group was so small, we each took on leadership roles. From helping to plan our trip to giving many speeches about it when we returned home, we became an out-spoken delegation for Holocaust education.”

The program had been run by Lillian Rappaport for decades before being handed off to Sally Jo Bronner this year.

Meir Miskin attended with the Harrisburg delegation as a High School senior in 2010.

Meir, who was born in Israel, remembers witnessing the horrors of the concentration camps in Poland, before continuing on to the second leg of the trip. After arriving in Israel,

March of the Living, 1994. Courtesy of Gary Klein.

Meir Miskin with Judith Altman, Holocaust Survivor

he told a fellow participant, “As much history we witnessed in Poland, this is what we got out of it. We got a homeland! We have a place where you can be as Jewish as you please and no one or anything will ever take that away.”

This year’s delegation consists of six students, chaperone Rabbi Muroff, and Dan Schwab (who is attending as a participant). Keep an eye out for photos on Facebook throughout the March and a recap of the trip within the next few issues of Community Review.

Want to follow the 2018 Harrisburg March of the Living Delegation? Participants will be using the hashtag #MOTLHBG on Facebook and Instagram.

Gary Klein with the 1994 Delegation

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Harrisburg to come, but I saw a lot of people united. I was very happy with the outcome.

The most surprising thing was seeing a man go to Chisuk Emuna. I’m not going to mention your name, but if you’re reading this, thank you for coming. If you want to come again, I’m occasionally leading the Torah service at Chisuk Emuna (once in two months). Also, I got two Israeli orthodox girls to hear me at Ohev Sholom, so if you want to come back from Israel, Ohev will still be here. I love the idea of Tikkun Olam, making the world a better place, and I hope I have left an impact on Harrisburg, especially the Jewish community.

The impact that I have seen so far was happy faces, respect, acknowledgement, inspiration, and interest in hearing and seeing more. For all those parents that have kids in Harrisburg,

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if you’re open with Judaism, I suggest you let your kid(s) experience participating at all synagogues. I think it will make them enjoy being Jewish more than they would with only one synagogue.

Special thanks to Rabbi Muroff, Rabbi Friedman, Rabbi Cytryn, Rabbi Kessler, Rabbi Choper, Rabbi Gewirtz, Rabbi Schertz, Mr. Gorelick, Mr. Rosenberg, Mrs. Hutteman, Mr. Kaplan, Dr. Match, Mrs. Cheskis, Mr. Weinberg, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Spector, Mr. Gras, Mr. Zilbering, Bruce Bayuk (z”l), my parents, and the rest of my family. I’m sorry if I forgot anybody. I hope that I have made an impact on the Harrisburg Jewish community like it has made on me. I think I’ve succeeded in my second goal: Make the Bar Mitzvah Tour memorable for me and the community.

Felix’s Blog: Reports from Sar El Community member Felix Thau is working as a volunteer for the IDF through Sar El, and has established an active blog.

Here are some excerpts from Felix’s extensive writing. The entire blog can be found at: https://felixthau.wordpress.com Sunday, March 18 I write from a room that could take two but I am alone. Men are on the first floor, woman on the second. The room is similar to a low class college dorm room. The Mess Hall is right next door. Showers and bathroom facilities are in the building. As Sar El assignments go, we have the upper level, on a portion of a big base close to Tel Aviv. We, thirty of us, come from all over. Many are not Jewish, having volunteered multiple times. One chap is a German whose five Sar El appearances have been spurred by the Holocaust. It is his intent to do what he can to salve that pain. Our Madrichot (I hope that is right) are two 20 year old ladies wearing the uniform of the IDF. Monday, March 19 It was a brisk, spring like morning. The temperature climbed from 60 to 85 during the day. We breakfasted at 7:30 am. There was enough to eat but not my kind of breakfast food. I downed a salad, hardboiled egg, and blintzes. After breakfast, we participated in our first, daily flag raising. We were taught two military commands (seemed like it was “attention” and “at ease”). We followed the commands as the Israeli flag was raised.

We sang “Hatikvah.” Our Guides placed small emblems on our lapels, one by one, in ceremonial recognition of our new status in Sar El. We went to work. There were 42 field medical supply kits. We emptied the contents as many of the items passed expiration dates.

We spent the remainder of the day filling these kits with all sorts of medical equipment.

These kits are not the tiny first aid kits one can purchase at Rite Aid. These kits are for use in combat by doctors to save lives. Imagine an operating room full of equipment and drugs being carried on one’s back to be used on the battlefield; you now have a picture of these kits. Although the work was tedious, we were precise. We had to be. Almost every time I inserted an item in the kit, I reminded myself that was helping to save lives. I was

hoping to fold parachutes but the military brass thought better of that. I’ll keep you in the loop. Leilah Tov. Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 445 pm Yesterday evening, we had our first group “activity” at 7:00 pm. Our guides explained the history and development of every military division in the IDF, explaining the insignias, beret style and color, and function of each.

Thursday, March 22, 2018, 7:00 pm I am in Tel Aviv, a “civilian” for a weekend, at the Maxim hotel, just a block from the Mediterranean Sea. The temperature climbed to near 90. At 2:00 am, Israel changes its clocks to “summer time” by moving clocks one hour forward. The time difference between here and home will be back to 7 hours.

Monday, March 25, 2018, 6:30 pm.

We are back on “active duty.” Strangely it is comforting to be back on base. It has become familiar and home. We got back in mid-afternoon. There is no work today. We have lots of free time. The clothes line, empty when we returned, is now full. I spend an hour reading, not a small achievement for one with interminable shpilkas.

Three of us shared a taxi. We were heading to Lazaron (best transliteration I can now offer) train station. Civilians, joined by soldiers returning to duty, were scurrying about. Some soldiers carried fire arms strapped to one shoulder. I’m not sure if the sight of these arms, ready to kill in an instant, was comforting or disconcerting. I’m leaning to comforting for now.

We mustered outside the station for an announced field trip before we were to return to our barracks. I noticed high rises that were in various stages of construction around the train station. I counted twelve cranes ready to continue the building process towards the sky. This progress is a constant reminder, throughout Israel, of how the new and ancient stand side by side in ironic matrimony.

DISPOSAL OF OUTDATED MEDICATIONS Thursday, April 26th at 11:30 a.m., Pharmacist Marcia Cohen will be at the JCC Senior Adult club luncheon to receive your outdated or unused medications.

Marcia will also be available for any questions you have concerning your medications.

Upward to the Jerusalem hills we went. We stopped near Yad Vashem, at Har Herzl, which opened to the public a scant eight months ago. When Roberta and I visited Yad Vashem in 2011, The National Memorial Hall For the Fallen was under construction. It is a carefully thought out structure, intended to honor those who fell in defense of Israel since 1860 until today. The name and date of passing of every person, dating back to the mid-nineteenth century, is engraved in a stone, all of which create an upward spiral. With the help of Adar, one of our Guides, I was able to locate the brick identifying a first cousin, who I understand died in action near the Suez Canal. He was the son of my father’s sister. I never met her or him. The memorial’s intent to maintain and consecrate the identity of every fallen, in perpetuity, through name, reminds me of the

Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. I was also reminded of the words of our sages which I remember in this manner: Whoever saves one life, it is as if she has saved a world. The Memorial seems to rewrite this teaching with a related thought. For each who has passed, we have lost a world. The Memorial also includes a cemetery in which some of these fallen rest.

A section of the grounds is dedicated to the memory of 69 sailors who perished when the submarine, Dakar, went to the sea bottom in 1969 on its way to Israel.

Leaving the memorial grounds, we ate a self-prepared lunch, boarded the bus to be transported back to the base. We had dinner after which our one hour “school time” was about learning Hebrew.

Stay tuned for more from Felix or visit his blog.

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Jewish Home Campus Celebrates 41st Anniversary

BY KEONA CARTER, MSW, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING CAMPUS OF THE JEWISH HOME

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n April 2018, The Campus of the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg will celebrate 41 years of serving the greater Harrisburg and surrounding communities. The Campus is a continuing care community, offering independent living, personal care services, short-term rehab, and skilled nursing care.

The Campus is a home for all faiths and proudly upholds the values and customs of the Jewish faith. It is situated in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains offering the residents of the community an abundance of beautiful wildlife and serene views.

Over the past 41 years, The Campus has grown significantly, including construction of the beautiful Personal Care Home, a threestory high-rise apartment building. Residents of the Personal Care Home engage in a variety of programs both on the campus as well as in

the local community. Residents keep busy with a variety of music programs, social gatherings, and fine dining, all while enjoying luxurious, hotel-style living. The therapeutic art program is one of the most enjoyable activities for residents, who find the program both relaxing and therapeutic. Even for those with no painting experience, the program has proven to be beneficial and helps the residents tap into their inner artist.

The Skilled Nursing Home and Rehabilitation facility offers residents a home away from home, providing superior nursing services, award-winning wound care, and activities focused on active living, socialization, and community engagement. The Campus also offers short-term rehab and is well known for getting patients safely and quickly back to their homes following a brief hospital stay. The

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Situated within the nursing home, the Guild Memory Care Center offers a pleasant setting for residents with various levels of dementia. Residents are provided specialized programming to meet their unique needs.

One program enjoyed by many residents is the therapeutic cat program, which provides the residents with battery operated lifelike cats. While they are small enough to comfortably rest in the laps of the residents, these furry little creatures make a huge impact on the program, offering the residents loving affection and a sense of connection.

As The Campus continues to progress and expand, it looks forward to many more years of service to the community. With so much to offer, it is easy to see how the Jewish Home Campus has been a part of the Harrisburg community for 41 years. For more information about the Jewish Home or to schedule a tour, please contact the Admissions Department at 717-441-8581, visit our website at jewishhomeharrisburg.org or visit us on Facebook.

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Attention All Harrisburg JCC Senior Members, Silversneakers®, and Silver and Fit JOIN US THE FOR THE NEXT FUN 3RD FRIDAY

April 20th – 10am - Noon PLAY FARKEL, SCHMOOZ, & GRAB A NOSH!

Don’t know how to play Farkel? No problem! It is a great game played with dice that is easy to learn and loved by ALL who play.

The 2018 Ben Cherry Inspirational Athlete Awards were given out at the Adult Sports Brunch on Sunday, March 18. The winners from left to right: Chris Gallo, Alicia Smith, Julie Baltozer, Diana Budd, and Bev Sable.

Questions? Please contact Linda Skulsky at (717) 236-9555 x3050 or l.skulsky@jewishfedhbg.org.

Come find out why so many people are talking about this game.

Thursday • May 17 • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Harrisburg JCC • Mary Sachs Auditorium This program is for children ages 8-12 and their parents!

6:00 pm – Pizza 6:30 pm – Program and instructions 6:45 pm – Cupcake wars begin!

7:15 pm – Ice Cream Social

Space is limited RSVP to a.weikert@jewishfedhbg.org

In lieu of admission please bring an item to donate to the JFS Food Pantry: Canned tuna, canned fruit, canned or boxed vegetarian soups, peanut butter, boxed breakfast cereal, paper towels, tissues or toilet papers The event is sponsored by the Jewish Community Foundation of Central PA Lipsett Fund.

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JCC Drama Department Produces another Pitch-Perfect Musical at “Seussical Kids” The JCC Drama Department pulled off another great and successful production in 2018 with “Seussical Kids,” performed on March 22 & March 25. More than 30 young actors, dressed in full costume from Tammy Reid, regaled enthusiastic audiences that filled the Mary Sachs to capacity with the 35- minute musical, telling the story of Horton Hears a Who. Highlights included the performance by the ensemble cast of the songs “Here on Who” and “Oh The Things You Can Think,” as well as the bright and

eye-catching set pieces produced by local designer Chris Paul.

With direction from Macy Deskiewicz, the actors flew across the stage to the flawless choreography crafted by Dena McKell. Terry Fisher was on hand to lend support and instill confidence in the cast. We look forward to watching our actors grow and hope many of them will join us in next year’s production of “Shrek, Jr.” Our drama department is funded by a generous grant from The Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation.

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Famous Israeli - Miriam Peretz

efore 1998, Miriam Peretz’s life was rather ordinary. She and her husband were living in the same house in the Jerusalem suburb of Givat Ze’ev where they’d been for many years. Her work as principal of a local elementary school kept her busy. Their six kids were coming and going as dictated by their school schedules and army duty.

That was until her 21-yearold son, Uriel, had been killed in action in Lebanon. Nearly 12 years later, Miriam’s younger son Eliraz, 32, a major in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Golani Brigade and a father of four, had been killed in a Hamas ambush near the Gaza border. His death came more than a decade after eulogizing his big brother. “Sometimes we pay a price for doing

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the right thing,” Eliraz had said at the time, “The price of life.”

Whatever thin thread of normalcy Miriam Peretz had clung to was gone. Her husband Eliezer had also died, at age 56, between the deaths of their two sons. For this bereaved mother, the only way to cope with her pain was to leave the education of young children behind and begin teaching soldiers, bereaved families, parents of incoming IDF soldiers, and Jews around the world about what was important enough for her sons to give their lives to defend.

“I know my sons did not die in vain,” Peretz said. “My children fell so other children can live in peace, so we Jews can give a huge light to the world. They viewed military service as a mitzvah and a privilege, not an obligation.”

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Esther and Ed have always been involved in the Jewish Community…

Most recently Ed serves on the Jewish Community Foundation of Central PA. From leading and then advising a Jewish Youth Group as his first professional position, to founding Scholars for Peace in the Middle East as a professor or his first appointment here in Harrisburg to the JFS Board and then serving as VP, to being a Super Sunday co-chair to being the Community Relations Council (CRC) Chair, to being active in the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), Judaism has always been an important part of his life. Since 1999, he has published and edited Kol Central PA weekly which serves over 3000 free subscribers in Central PA, “with all the news, views and schmooze, Central PA Jews can use.”

Esther is proud that she has held every position there is in Harrisburg Hadassah and serves currently as Treasurer. She has also been the Senior Adult Worker at the JCC, a Sunday School Teacher and Current Events Chair for Sisterhood at Ohev Sholom, a Social Action Chair at Beth El and Chaired the Reorganization Committee of the then David L. Silver Yeshiva Academy.

At this stage of their lives with children and grandchildren in the community, they have spent time thinking about giving back and a legacy. When they moved here in 1972 from NYC, they joined the original Jewish community of Hershey. At the time Hershey had a tiny Jewish population with the building of the faculty and leadership at the Hershey Medical Center. For 13 years, a very strong Chavera helped them feel the sense of belonging and helped them and their young children live Jewishly there until they moved in 1985 join the Jewish Community here in Harrisburg.

Over the years, as the needs in the community changed, they became concerned that funding for Israeli programming was reallocated to other necessities. When doing family estate planning, they felt Israeli speakers programming was short-changed and it would be important to seed and grow an Israeli educational program. So they established the Foundation’s CRC Israeli Speakers Education Endowment for the CRC and Federation. It helps to ensure an annual allocation to bring a leading expert Israeli voice to our community. All CRC programs are free to ensure that everyone in this community has the opportunity to hear responsible and varied voices advocating their different and educated opinions on Israel.

Additionally, because it was there for them and the original Hershey Jewish community, Historic B’nai Jacob Synagogue (HBJ) was an important resource when Harrisburg seemed so far away. There was always something exciting happening, such as Hannukah and Purim parties. HBJ is a delightful place! It is very warm, welcoming, and Hamish. After Ed’s retirement, he was bar mitzvah’d as an adult at HBJ with his children and grandchildren present. It has always been a meaningful place for them and even for Esther’s late parents who came for the High Holidays from Rochester, NY and after they moved to Harrisburg. Establishing a Legacy Endowment Program for them to help ensure HBJ’s future was a decision that just makes sense.

Participating in the Legacy Program is important for them. First, the funds will stay in the community and help everyone. This is a permanent solution to ensure that the next generations have the same or better Jewish opportunities. The Jewish institutions serve important functions here in Harrisburg and are also vulnerable due to funding and community priorities. The presences of these institutions and others to who funds will be dedicated, are very important. We want any family that chooses to live here or relocate to Central PA to feel comfortable both intellectually and spiritually, and to feel a warm welcome from our wonderful Jewish community. Giving back and meeting a need are important concepts to Ed and Esther. “It was there when we needed it and we want it to be there for those to come who will need it.”

- Ed & Esther Beck

To learn how you can change the future, please contact our Jewish Community Foundation at 717.236.9555 Option #1 or foundation@pajewishendowment.org Jewish Community Foundation of Central PA is sponsoring and presenting LIFE & LEGACY™.Please join these organizations in securing the future of the Jewish community:

JEWIS H FAMILY SERVICE OF G REAT ER HARRIS B URG

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Pinat Ivrit

s we are approaching the Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatsmaut, one of the staple events that take place every year in Israel is ceremonies, on Mount Herzl for the fallen and at the Kotel for Yom Haatsmaut. With all these ceremonies, let’s discuss the word Ceremony in Hebrew – Tekes (‫)סקט‬. Like many words in the modern Hebrew language, this too has duplicate sources – on the one hand, it was used by HAZ”L in a meaning very close to ceremony, but not quite there. Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the person who pretty much single handedly revived Hebrew in the late 19th century, revived this word by relying on both Greek and common Arabic. In Greek, Tekes (or Taxis in Greek) means order, system, usually military before a battle and from there, Ben Yehuda drew the pronunciation and developed the meaning we know today as ceremony.

Interestingly, the sages (HAZ”L) spelled the word both as ‫ סקט‬as well as ‫סכט‬. Both spelling can still be found, although the Academy of the Hebrew Language determined the correct way to spell it is using the ‫ק‬.

More words that have developed from the Greek Taxis include: Tactics, taxonomy, and in Hebrew: , pronounced tachsis, meaning ploy.

Yom Ha’atzmaut Ceremony in Israel

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Yom Hazikaron Ceremony at Mount Herzl, Israel’s National Cemetery

Prayers Form New Meaning and Interpretation Through Music

BY STUART MALINA

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’m spending a lot of time with Jewish prayers these days. Not in synagogue, but in my office.

One of the things that non-musicians are often surprised to hear is that the bulk of my work as a conductor is done alone, studying music. My job is to take the notes and rhythms on a staff that were provided by the composer, and come up with a comprehensive idea of how the music should sound. It’s not just a question of making sense of what’s there.

The bigger issue is the enormous amount of information that is not there.

I’ve often considered the similarities between musical score study and Torah study.

There is a mystical concept that I love which posits that the black on white letters in the Torah are but half of what is there. Of equal (if not more) importance are the spaces between the letters, the powerful, deeply buried meaning beneath the surface of stories and laws. Similarly, in music, not only do we have the black notes on a white page, but also the space between the notes -the nuances of phrase, the pacing of the musical line, the essential meaning of the work. Infinite possibilities, all up for interpretation.

Sometimes, I have the privilege of conducting vocal music. In those cases, written text comes into play. Much of orchestral music with choir that we perform is Christian liturgical music. I would venture to guess that I am better acquainted with the Catholic Latin mass than most Catholics.

liturgical texts, Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms and Ernest Bloch’s Avodath HaKodesh (Sacred Service). The texts are all in Hebrew Psalms and prayers - and all extremely familiar.

These are words I’ve been saying since I was a child. Prayers like “Ma Tovu”, “Shema Yisroel”, and “Adon Olam”. Psalms like the 23rd and 108th. There is a comfort level in doing music set to these texts. These are the words of my ancestry. In the case of the Bloch Sacred Service, there is an added level of connection, in that he uses the Ashkenazic pronunciation of the Hebrew. I cannot but think of my grandparents when I hear the soft tavs and “aw” vowels. It’s like aural comfort food.

Studying this music is forcing me to reconsider the meaning of the prayers. In synagogue, when we sing “Shema Yisroel”, it is a proud declaration of God’s one-ness.

In Bloch’s setting, it is nothing short of a recreation of the scene at Mt. Sinai, filled with Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra conductor Stuart Malina

When texts are involved, I must study them with the same diligence that I study the music.

After all, the meaning of the text will inform many of the decisions I make regarding the music. But just as the text helps decipher the score, in the case of the great composers, the music often helps interpret the text.

This month, I have the great pleasure of conducting performances of two of the best works for orchestra and chorus using Jewish

awe, mystery, and power. “Etz Chayim Hi” becomes a serene prayer for peace through Torah. And “Adon Olam”, a prayer, which in shul too often becomes a time to take off your tallis and prepare for eating food, is here a breathtaking, mystical exploration into God’s essence. (If you want to blow your mind, take a look at this text. It really encompasses the entirety of Jewish thinking about God.) As much as I have known these words my whole life, I have so enjoyed the process of reassessing what the words really are and considering alternative meanings. I also look forward to experiencing the effect of these texts and their settings on our audience of Jew’s and non-Jews alike.

The Harrisburg Symphony will perform Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms and Bloch’s Sacred Service on Saturday night, April 14 at 8PM and Sunday afternoon, April 15 at 3PM at the Harrisburg Forum.

Israel at 70: A Night of Commemoration And Celebration

Matzah Wars

Wednesday, April 18 5:30pm Mary Sachs Harrisburg JCC RSVP to

a.grobman@jewishfedhbg.org PJ Our Way participants had a fun filled afternoon at Matzah Wars where matzah, icing, and yummy treats came together to make incredibly edible creations! Participants also painted Seder plates and matzah with edible paint. The event was sponsored by a grant from the Jewish Community Foundation of Central PA Lipsett Fund.

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Synagogue Life Beth El Temple

For more information, please contact the Chisuk Emuna office, 717-232-4851 or info@ chisukemuna.org

Minyan 7am daily and 5:30pm Sunday morning at 9am Friday Kabbalat Shabbat 6pm Shabbat morning service 9am Saturday night mincha/maariv/havdalah at same time as Friday evening candle-lighting time

Congregation Beth Israel, Lebanon

2637 N. Front St, (717) 232-0556 www.bethelhbg.org

Chisuk Emuna Congregation 3219 Green St, (717) 232-4851 info@chisukemuna.org www.chisukemuna.org

Daily Morning Services: Sunday & Legal Holiday, 8:30am Monday & Thursday, 6:50am Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday, 7am Rosh Chodesh, 6:45am Shabbat, 9:15am Daily Evening Services: Sunday thru Thursday, 7:15pm Friday & Saturday nights, sunset

411 S 8th St, (717) 273-2669 www.congregation-beth-israel.org

All are welcome to our egalitarian services: Sundays at 9am and Thursdays at 7:30am.

Our Shabbat services begin at 7:30pm on Friday evenings and on Shabbat morning at 9:30am followed by Kiddush.

Congregation Beth Tikvah, Carlisle Asbell Center, 262 W High St, (717)-240-8627 www.bethtikvah.org

Friday Shabbat Services at 7:15pm Please join with us for a Holocaust Remembrance Service (Yom HaShoah) jointly sponsored by Congregation Beth Tikvah and the Carlisle Area Religious Council on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 7:00pm.

SAVE THE DATE FIDF Hosts Daniel Sahalo Film & Presentation of Ethiopian-Israeli Daniel’s struggle-to-success story with the help of Friends of the IDF.

The service will be held at First Lutheran Church, corner of East High and South Bedford Streets (one block east of the Square), Carlisle, PA (GPS—100 East High Street).

The guest speaker will be Harrisburg resident Deborah Kravitz who will present the story of her mother Regina Fields, who survived the Holocaust in hiding in Poland. Enjoy musical interludes by Lori Elliott, flutist for the West Shore Symphony Orchestra.

Congregations might wish to bring a Sunday school class or youth group to the service. Light refreshments will follow the service.

Beth Tikvah meets twice a month. Check newsletter on website for dates and times.

Historic B’nai Jacob, Middletown Water & Nissley Streets, (717) 319-3014 www.bnai-jacob.org

Historic B’nai Jacob Synagogue, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located at 300 West Water Street in Middletown, Pennsylvania, near the Harrisburg International Airport and Penn State-Harrisburg campus, will have a Shabbos Service on Friday, May 4, 2018, beginning at 7:30pm, led by Marc Bluestein; and, we will also be celebrating the 114th Anniversary of our Congregation. We are a community shul and all are welcome to join us.

Kesher Israel Congregation 2500 N 3rd St, (717) 238-0763 www.kesherisrael.org

Participate in daily Minyanim. Mornings: Sundays and Federal holidays at 8am, Monday-Friday at 6:45am. Rosh Chodesh and fast days at 6:30am. Evening services begin 20 minutes before sunset. Please join Kesher Israel for 9am Shabbat morning services followed by Kiddush. Please contact Office Manager, Cecelia Baker, (717) 238-0763 for info.

Thursday, May 3rd | 6pm Harrisburg JCC

Sponsorships available. Contact Mickey Shefet at shefetm@yhfab.com

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Temple Beth Israel

2090 Hollywood Dr, York (717) 843-2676, www.tbiyork.org York’s 140-year-old Reform congregation.

Rabbi Jeffrey Astrachan leads services at 7pm each Friday, followed by an Oneg.

Birthday celebration/family service first Friday of each month.

Religious School on Sunday mornings.

Torah Study (Genesis) some Saturday mornings – call for details.

Temple Beth Shalom

913 Allendale Rd, (717) 697-2662 www.tbshalom.org Temple Beth Shalom’s Friday evening Shabbat Services are at 7:15pm, followed by an oneg in the social hall. Services are led by Lay Leaders of Beth Shalom. Please call the office at 697-2662 or check the website calendar for Shabbat service dates, as well as updates on when Saturday Shabbat services will be held.

Upcoming Shabbat services will be held at the Temple on Friday, April 27 and May 11 and 18. Saturday Shabbat Services are held at 10:00 a.m. at the Jewish Home, led by Rabbi Choper. All are welcome.

For details on upcoming Temple Beth Shalom services and events, check the website: http:// tbshalom.org.

Temple Ohev Sholom

2345 N Front St, (717) 233-6459 www.ohevsholom.org Yom HaShoah service at 7:30pm on Wednesday, April 11. Call for Tot Shabbat and Parallel Education Program details in April. Ohev Sholom’s main office, 717-233-6459.

Join us

Honoring our Legacy Heroes

Support our honorees with a sponsorship or tribute in their honor

Legacy Heroes: Jessica Brein Norman & Cheryl Gras Maggie Grotzinger Stacy Feldman Mark Schmidt

Morrie Schwab Award: Elliott & Sue Weinstein

Endowment Achievement Award: Lee Siegel

2018 Susquehanna Tzedakah Society Members: Sylvia (z’l) & Herbert Brenner Mark Glick & Maggie Grotzinger Jewish Community Alliance of Lancaster Joshua Millman & Debby Abel

Annual Donor Recognition

Dinner

May 8

2018 5:30 pm Reception 6:30 pm Dinner/Program

Harrisburg JCC Mary Sachs Auditorium 3301 North Front Street Harrisburg PA $100 per person by April 20 $110 per person after April 20 Dinner: Salmon or Portobello Reservations by April 20, 2018

online at pajewishendowment.org Mail to:

Jewish Community Foundation 3211 N. Front St. Harrisburg, PA 17110 Call Michele at

717-236-9555 (option 1)

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Life Cycle

Obituaries CHARLES CHIPLOWITZ

Charles Chiplowitz, of Harrisburg PA, passed away quietly on Sunday March 25, 2018 at the age of 96, surrounded by his loving family. Charles was the son of the late Peter Chiplowitz and Bessie Bernstein Chiplowitz. He is also preceded in death by loving wife of 69 years; Goldie Chiplowitz in 2013 and by his daughter; Sherri Plevins.

Charles is survived by his daughter; Holly Vogel and her husband Bruce, of Boynton Beach FL. He is also survived by four beautiful grandchildren; Jami Field, Eric Field, Alyssa Laeser and Lauren Haring. Charles, as well, leaves behind four beautiful great grandchildren; Joshua, Alexa, Sean and Benjamin.

Charles served honorably; in the United States Army Air Corps, as a maintenance instructor on the famous B-29 “Flying Fortress.” Following his military service, he worked 22 years for the Gettysburg Shoe Company, when he ended his career as an Executive Vice President, before pursuing other interests.

In his spare time; Charles adored spending time with his family, as well as taking “leather craft” to its highest artistic expression by creating almost life-like carvings done totally in leather. He also applied this talent to the creation of numerous unique women’s hand bags, which he designed and created himself. Besides his artistic side, Charles was known for getting out on the greens on occasion and was quite the avid golfer.

STEVEN MAUSNER

Steve M. Mausner, 70, of Dillsburg, passed away on March 6, 2018 at UPMC Osteopathic Hospital.

Born June 24, 1947, he was a son of the late Irving and Hilda (Ehrlich) Mausner. He is survived by: brother, Michael Mausner; sister-in-law, Karen Mausner; nephews Ryan and Matthew; niece, Lindsay.

HARRY “BUD” RUBIN

Harry J. “Bud” Rubin, 89, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Born in Brownsville on May 22, 1928, he was the son of the late Leslie and Ruth (Cooper) Rubin.

Bud was the loving husband of 60 years to Margaret C. “Peggy” (Cohen) Rubin.

Bud was a graduate of Brownsville High School, where he was the class valedictorian. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was Phi Beta Kappa.

Following his years at Penn, Bud attended and graduated from Yale Law School.

Bud began his career as an attorney working in New York City. He later became a deputy attorney general for Pennsylvania Attorney General Herbert B. Cohen. After working for Attorney General Cohen, he moved to the York area and became one of the founding members of Cohen, Senft, and Rubin Attorneys at Law (Now known as Barley Snyder law firm). Bud specialized in federal and state tax law and estate planning. He was a member of the York Bar Association, a member of the National Association of State Bar Tax Sections, and was the pro bono counsel for the International Clarinet Society. Bud was also president emeritus of the York County Community Foundation.

He was a member of Temple Beth Israel. Bud was a polished clarinet musician. He also enjoyed listening to classical music and jazz.

In addition to his wife Peggy, Bud is survived by his daughters, Ann E. Rubin and her husband, Harold Underdown of Brooklyn, NY, Jane L. Rubin of New York, NY, and Alice M. Rubin and her husband, Mark Schone of Brooklyn, NY. He is also survived by his sister, Edith Robin and her husband, Bernard Robin of MD; and his two beloved granddaughters, Simone Elizabeth Rubin-Underdown and Dinah Marie Schone.

JEFF SCHNEIER

Jeffrey Schneier, 71, formerly of York and Lancaster, passed away on March 14 at his home in Myrtle Beach, SC, with his beloved wife, Karyn, by his side. He had waged a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).

Jeffrey was born in Wilkes Barre on October 31, 1946, the son of Max and Janene Schneier.

He was a graduate of York Suburban High School and Penn State University. He was a member of ZBT fraternity and a Life Long Member of the Penn State Alumni Association.

He was the owner and operator of R&J Industries and then found a second career with Weinstein Realty Advisors, retiring in September 2011.

An avid golfer, he was a member of York’s Outdoor Country Club before moving to Myrtle Beach. Jeff loved all type of sports. He especially liked college football and basketball with the Nittany Lions being his favorite team. He was a season ticket holder for many years. Jeffrey was still “Penn State Proud” after moving to SC. He loved music of all genres and you could always hear him whistling one of his favorite songs.

Besides his loving wife, Karyn, Jeff is survived by four children; and five grandchildren; a brother, David Schneier and wife, Leslye; and by Gary Graham and wife, JoAnn; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Deborah Flam and Denise Schneier Coke.

DAVID ROYALL

David Scott Royall, 65, of Lakeland, Fla., passed away at home, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Sherry Silverman Royall.

Born in Erie, Pa., a son of the late Robert L. Royall Jr. and Dorothy Hull Royall Steiner. He was a resident of Lakeland for three years, previously living in Rumford, R.I. for 30 years.

David graduated from Harbor Creek High School in Harborcreek, PA., obtained his B.S. in Economics from Pennsylvania State University. He was in the USAF for five years during the Vietnam War. Along with his wife, they owned a bar, The Outpost, in Erie, Pa. David spent the bulk of his career at Retail Store Systems as a support manager (IT) and he retired from FM Global as a business analyst and project manager in 2015. His hobbies included golf, billiards, reading science fiction, comedy, and beers with friends. David was a member of Temple-Beth-El and their Brotherhood of Providence, R.I. Besides his wife, David leaves a son, Robert Mitchell Royall of Raleigh, N.C., a sister, Vicki Carlson and her husband Daniel, his brother Daniel Royall of Midlothian, Va., his in-laws, Ira and Carla Silverman of Harrisburg, Pa., sister-in-law, Susan Miller and her husband Chris of Chelmsford, Mass., and two nieces, Rebecca Miller of Medford, Mass. and Deborah Miller of Chelmsford, Mass. He was the brother-in-law of the late Steven Silverman.

AARP SAFE DRIVING REFRESHER COURSE For those of you who have taken the AARP Safe Driving Class three years ago, there will be FOUR refresher class given in 2018.

The class will be given *Thursday-May 17, 2018, Thursday-July 26, 2018, Thursday-September 6, 2018 and Thursday-November 1, 2018.

The class runs from 12:30-4:30PM. Since this class is concentrated, in order for the instructor to have your certification cards prepared ahead of time, when you register, you will need to have the following information ready: • Name • Address • Phone number • Date of Birth • 8-digit Driver’s License Number and expiration date • To get discount your AARP membership number • YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW A COPY OF YOUR LAST AARP SAFE DRIVING COURSE CERTIFICATE Class size is limited to 32 people and the cost is (as of Jan.1, 2014) $20 (check made payable to AARP) or if you are an AARP member you get a $5 discount.

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JCC Senior Adult Programs Classes available at the Jewish Community Center: SilverSneakers® CLASSIC – Have Fun and move to the music through a variety of

exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support.

Tuesday/Thursday mornings 9:30 -10:15-30am. Drop-in Fee $7.00 per class. Free to JCC members, SilverSneakers® and Silver and Fit participants.

SilverSneakers® CARDIOFIT – SilverSneakers® CardioFit is an advanced group

exercise class designed for active adults who desire a safe and effective low-impact cardiovascular workout. Energizing and easy-to-follow movements promote heart-healthy, total-body conditioning to increase cardiovascular and muscular endurance. In addition, a variety of strength training options are offered to provide a well-rounded workout.

Mondays/Wednesdays at 10:30-11:30am. Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members SilverSneakers® and Silver and Fit participants.

SilverSneakers YOGA – SilverSneakers Yoga will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Mondays and Wednesdays 11:45-12:30-45pm. Drop-in Fee $7 per class.

Free to JCC members, SilverSneakers® and Silver and Fit participants. ®

Gentle Yoga – Easy stretching Poses for those with intermittent back issues or those new

to Yoga, restorative breathing exercises and stress relief are emphasized. One must be able to get down on to floor. Thursdays at 5:00-6:00pm. Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members, SilverSneakers® and Silver and Fit participants.

Zumba Gold – The class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that

focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Perfect for beginners, or older adults. Thursdays at 11:00-11:45am. Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members, SilverSneakers® and Silver and Fit participants.

SilverSneakers® SPLASH– Activate your urge for variety! Splash offers fun, shallow

water movement to improve agility and flexibility while addressing cardiovascular, strength and endurance conditioning. No swimming ability is required and a SilverSneakers® kickboard or other aquatic equipment is used to improve strength, balance and coordination.

Mondays/Wednesday 9:30 -10:30am. Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members, SilverSneakers® and Silver and Fit participants.

Aqua Zumba– A challenging water based workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body toning

The JCC Senior Adult Club is offering the following senior events: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30am-10:15-30am SilverSneakers Classic Every Tuesday from 1:30-3:00pm Mah Jongg classes with Ellen Mussaf or play Farkle with Harold Williams and Mel Krieger After Lunch Program on the FIRST and THIRD THURSDAY – Spanish Class with Cecilia Lee. Senior Lunch will be served Tuesdays and Thursdays at Noon. Reservations are preferred two days in advance if possible, but no later than 4:00pm the day before.

Call Cheryl 236-9555 EXT. 3115

AFTER LUNCH PROGRAMS ARE: April 17, 2018 - Current Events with Herman Minkoff. 1:30-3:00pm Mah Jongg with Ellen Mussaf or Farkle with Harold Williams and Mel Krieger April 18, 2018 – Bus Trip to Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre to see the classic, “Showboat.”

April 19, 2018 - “Spanish Class” – This class is being taught by retired teacher, Cecilia Lee. Artist Residency Program 1:30-3:00pm.

April 24, 2018 – Camera Functions on Tablets and Phones by computer expert Nanci Reinhart.

1:30-3:00pm. Mah Jongg with Ellen Mussaf or Farkle with Harold Williams and Mel Krieger April 25, 2018 – Artist Residency Program – 1:30-3:00pm.

April 26, 2018 – Marcia Cohen will be at the senior lunch at 11:30am. If you have any old medications that you need to get rid of, Marcia, who is a Pharmacist, can dispose of them for you and answer any pharmaceutical questions you might have. Dr. Donald Koones, History Professor at HACC will be giving a lecture after lunch on “Anastasia – Missing Daughter of the Czar”. Due to Dr. Koones’ teaching schedule, this program will start approximately 1:00pm and finish between 2:00 - 2:30pm.

CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES

and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief. Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-9:30am. Drop in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members, SilverSneakers® and Silver and Fit participants.

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JOIN US FOR FARKLE FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018. FOR JCC SENIOR MEMBERS, SILVERSNEAKERS AND SILVER AND FIT MEMBERS MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS WITH LINDA 717-236-9555 EXT.3050

7:24 PM 7:32 PM 7:39 PM

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FITNESS CENTER HOURS: Monday-Thursday: 6am-10pm;Friday: 6am-6pm; Saturday: 7am-4pm; Sunday: 7am-7pm INDOOR POOL HOURS: Please check pool schedule on website HOLIDAY CLOSINGS May 2018 Saturday, May 19 Erev Shavuot Sunday, May 20 Shavuot – JCC Open/Federation Offices closed Monday, May 21 Shavuot – JCC Open/Federation Offices closed Monday, May 28 Memorial Day No music or large celebrations are permitted in the JCC until May 3 in observance of Sefirah.

For a full list of community activities, please visit jewishharrisburg.org and click on the Community Calendar.

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THE MAKING OF A FILM FESTIVAL: A DOCUMENTARY IN 13 MONTHS By the Edward S. Finkelstein Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival Committee

SCENE 1, TAKE 24(th season)….LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! M A Y

M A Y

J U N

YOU: Catching up on what you didn’t get done while you spent your afternoons and evenings at the Midtown (thanks for that!)

US: Returning films to distributors around the world, settling accounts, taking a few weeks off for good behavior

JJ UU LL AA UU GG S E P O C T N O V D E C J A N F E B M A R A P R M A Y

YOU (our audience): Basking in the glow of eight days of cinematic delights US (your committee): Basking in the glow of wrapping up eight days of cinematic delights

YOU: Enjoying the beautiful summer sun US: Contacting and recontacting distributors, comparing notes with fellow festival people and pouring over their websites, requesting scores of films to preview YOU: Continuing to enjoy the beautiful summer sun US: At our desks, watching movies on our computers (okay, not all of the time) YOU: Sighing over the end of summer US: Asking – summer? What summer? (okay, that’s an exaggeration…)

YOU: Preparing for the Holidays (unless, of course, they’re early this year) US: Us too – oh, and watching more movies on our computers YOU: Bundling up as winter approaches; on to Thanksgiving!

US: Meeting, eating, and arguing about the films we’ve been seeing (and, what would make a good special event? Or, where are the comedies this season? Anything for kids?)

YOU: Looking forward to winter break US: Frantically catching up with the films we haven’t all viewed, in preparation for choosing our final program YOU: Breaking your New Year’s resolutions US: Arguing/agreeing/compromising and picking a slate that we hope you will not want to miss.

YOU: Groundhog Day US: Yup, us too – another season’s brochure and poster design, PR, donor solicitation (thank you, all of our supporters!), website update, liaison with the wonderful Midtown Cinema, our distributors, and guest speakers.

YOU: March Madness US: See February, above, and the start of Festival Countdown (Really, eight weeks is not very long….)

YOU: Looking for your Film Festival brochures in the mail US: Praying that they get there

What we’ve ALL been waiting for, and it can’t come a moment too soon: