David Kopp

BY ADAM GROBMAN

On Thursday, June 14, The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg and Jewish Community Relations Council partnered with Anti-Defamation League Philadelphia (ADL) and community organizations to present an online conversation with experts on the dangers of Great Replacement Theory, extremism, radicalization, and indoctrination.

The program was moderated by Rev. Barry Chambers and featured leading expert Marilyn Mayo, a Senior Research Fellow with the ADL’s Center on Extremism. Mayo spoke extensively about the May 2022 Buffalo Shooting and the way that Great Replacement Theory has influenced attacks and racism across the United States and abroad.

“The theory is that people of color are replacing white people through immigration, birth rates, and other economic, social, and political means,” Mayo said.

While she noted that versions of Great Replacement have been around for decades or even centuries, the modern version was inspired by an essay by French writer Renaud Camus.

“Many white supremacists who read that essay were inspired by it and it has really influenced many of the extremist acts that we’ve seen in the last few years.” She explained that the Buffalo shooter had written the names of other Great Replacement-influenced perpetrators on his rifle, such as those from the Pittsburgh, Poway, Christchurch, and Norway attacks.

“White supremacists in America and elsewhere have a very anti-Semitic version of the great replacement theory,” Mayo said, with conspiracy theorists believing that Jews are largely responsible for bringing immigrants to this country or controlling minority groups in other ways.

Andrew Goretsky, Executive Director of ADL Philadelphia, shared about the work that ADL does to fight hate in the state. Incidents can be reported at www.adl.org/ reportincident and should also be shared with local leaders and officials.

The program was co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council, Beth El Temple Harrisburg, Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church, Pennsylvania Council of Churches, Community Responders Network, and The InterReligious Forum of Greater Harrisburg.

Temple Ohev Sholom Teams with Beth El For Musical Summer Shabbat

As we chart a path forward for Temple Ohev Sholom, the warmth of summer and launch of the Grass Campus beckon us to join in prayer with our greater Harrisburg Jewish community friends.

We invite ALL to a special Kabbalat Shabbat service in our sanctuary at 7pm on July 8th, as Ohev Sholom and Beth El continue our tradition of summer co-celebrations of Shabbat. Our inclusive worship will have music, spirited singing, and poetic offerings. You’ll hear beautiful and inspiring songs from composers across denominational lines - such as Shlomo Carlebach, Noah Aronson, Debbie Friedman, and Craig Taubman. We will be guided by pages of Siddur Mishkan T’filah and Siddur Lev Shalem. The live service will also be streamed for those who cannot join us in person.

Rabbi Sam Yolen from Congregation Beth Israel in Lebanon will be the Shliach Tzibbur (the prayer leader), accompanied by Brian Robinson on keyboard, Steve Weiss on guitar, and Cindy Lighty on percussion, and anyone else moved to contribute musically with voice or instruments. We are grateful that Congregation Beth Israel has agreed to share Rabbi Yolen with the Harrisburg Jewish community to welcome Shabbat on July 8th. An Oneg will be provided by our Sisterhood in the Social Hall to continue the sweetness of Shabbat.

Masking is optional, though we request attendees in person to sign in and out of the building for contact tracing purposes. Please join us to welcome Shabbat on July 8! L’shalom from your friends at Temple Ohev Sholom.

FROM TEMPLE OHEV SHOLOM

Pianist David Kopp to Perform for Senior Adult Club

The JCC Senior Adult Club is happy to announce that Harriet Kopp’s son, David, will be presenting another after-lunch performance for the seniors on Tuesday, July 26.

David Kopp, pianist, is a faculty member at the Boston University School of Music, where he is Head of Graduate Music Theory. He has performed extensively as soloist and chamber musician in the United States and abroad, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe; Wigmore Hall, London; and Jordan Hall, Boston.

He has appeared as Concerto Soloist with the Harrisburg and Hershey Symphony Orchestras and the Brandeis Symphony. He has recorded for New World Records and the CRI and ARTBSN labels. Prior to Boston University, David taught at Yale, Harvard, and the University of Washington. He is the author of the book Chromatic Transformations in Nineteenth-Century Music, published by Cambridge University Press, as well as numerous articles and essays. His first public performance, at age 5, took place in the JCC’s Mary Sachs Auditorium.

Don’t miss your chance to see and hear one of Harrisburg’s wonderful musicians. For reservations, call Cheryl at 717-236-9555 x 3115 by Tuesday, July 19th. David graciously does this concert for us each year. This is David’s eighth concert for us and we get a large crowd each year. Please make sure to call by the deadline so Cheryl can have ample time to arrange tables and seating assignments.

Cost for lunch: Senior Adult Club Members – Regular Lunch Donation Non-Members of the Senior Adult Club - $11 to cover lunch cost.

BY CHERYL YABLON

BETH EL TEMPLE 2637 N Front St | (717) 232-0556 | www.bethelhbg.org

Beth El Temple has resumed in-person Friday evening and Shabbat morning services. We also offer a mix of in-person and Zoom minyans. For more information, visit Beth El's website.

CHISUK EMUNA CONGREGATION 3219 Green St | (717) 232-4851 | info@chisukemuna.org www.chisukemuna.org

Chisuk Emuna has resumed in-person services. Visit the website for details. For more information on programs and services, visit Chisuk Emuna's website.

CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL, LEBANON 411 S 8th St | (717) 273-2669 | www.congregation-beth-israel.org

Contact Rabbi Sam Yolen at yolen002@gmail.com for details on both programming and minyan. For more information, visit Beth Israel's website.

CONGREGATION BETH TIKVAH, CARLISLE Asbell Center, 262 W High Street | (717)-240-8627 | www.bethtikvah.org HISTORIC B’NAI JACOB, MIDDLETOWN Water & Nissley Streets | (717) 319-3014 | www.bnai-jacob.org

Historic B’nai Jacob Synagogue is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, located at Water and Nissley Streets in Middletown, near the Harrisburg Airport and Penn State Harrisburg Campus. Shabbos Service are led by Marc Bluestein on Zoom. The service program and zoom link will be emailed to members of the congregation and also is available by request using the contact form on the website at: http://www.bnai-jacob.org. We are a community Shul and you are welcome to join us. There are no membership dues or admission fees. Our Congregation is currently working with consultants to reopen for in-person services later this year.

KESHER ISRAEL CONGREGATION 3200 N 3rd St | (717) 238-0763 | www.kesherisrael.org

Kesher Israel is holding in-person daily and Shabbat davening. For details about services, meetings, and programming, contact Benjamin Altman, President, at president@kesherisrael. org, or Ashley Caraballo at office@kesherisrael.org. For more information, visit Kesher Israel's website.

OHEV SHOLOM CONGREGATION, YORK 2090 Hollywood Drive | 717-852-0000 | www.OhevSholomYork.org

Ohev Sholom Congregation is a Conservative congregation serving York County in an inclusive, egalitarian manner. Established in 1902, the congregation is led by our student rabbi in association with our lay leadership. Ohev Sholom provides adult educational opportunities in conjunction with our local Chabad Learning Center while embracing different levels of observance, stages of life, and family structures.

TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL 2090 Hollywood Dr, York | (717) 843-2676 | www.tbiyork.org

York’s 140-year-old Reform congregation.

TEMPLE BETH SHALOM 913 Allendale Rd, Mechanicsburg | (717) 697-2662 | www.tbshalom.org

Shabbat services will be held on July 8 and 22, and August 5 and 19. Please note that Temple Beth Shalom’s Shabbat services will be via Zoom only for June, July and August. The next in-person Shabbat service is planned for Friday, September 2. Services are led by Rabbi Carl Choper of Beth Shalom. Please email the office at tbshalom@gmail.com or call 717-6972662 for information if you would like to join the services. 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

Temple Ohev Sholom has moved to a mix of in-person/live-streamed services and recorded videos. Please check the COVID-19 Info page of our website, www.ohevsholom.org, for the details of our "Back to Shul" plan, including our health and safety protocols, and check our Facebook page for updates. Thank you for your patience and support as we work our way back towards normalcy.

Presents a Living Room Conversation discussing Relationships Over Politics:

Connecting with Friends & Family

Is it possible to use Living Room Conversations with our families and close friends? It is ultimately challenging, because family are more likely to break ‘host and guest’ social norms.

All sorts of people want to restore connection with friends and family. So, let’s use a Living Room Conversation to talk about just that! This Living Room Conversation will help us listen and learn about where we have different opinions, along with shared ideas about how to best navigate time with family & friends (who may not share our view of the world).

Monday, July 11 | 7 - 8:30pm | Online

Please invite a friend whose politics differ from yours. Questions? Contact STAT@chisukemuna.org.

Free and Open To All!

Register by 7/7/22 at Jewishharrisburg.org/kulanu

This series made possible by the generous support of the Jewish Community Foundation Cultural Fund

BEVERLEY BASS

Bass Beverley (nee Feingold) May 26, 2022, Moorestown, NJ, formerly of Dresher, PA. Wife of Bernard Bass z"l. Mother of Beth Bass Gersten and Bradford (Bryna) Bass. Grandmother of Brittany (Josh), Jack (Suzanne), Maxwell and Andrew. GreatGrandmother of Sarah, Jonathan, William, Elizabeth, and Johnny. Sister of Irene Hyman z"l, Seymour Feingold z"l, and Jeffrey Feingold.

Graveside services were held Tues., June 7, 2022, Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Vet. Mem. Cem., Wrightstown, NJ.

By request of the family, donations may be made to SINAI Schools in Mrs. Bass’s memory; please visit https://www.sinaischools.org/ donate.

RUTH B. CIESIELSKI

Ruth B. Ciesielski, 80, of Jamestown, N.Y., formerly of Harrisburg, Pa., died at 9:17 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2022, in UPMC Chautauqua.

She was born Nov. 14, 1941, in Harrisburg, Pa., a daughter of the late Samuel and Ella Loeb Klein.

Ruth was a graduate of Central Dauphin High School in Harrisburg, Pa., and received her bachelor’s degree from Penn State University (University Park) in elementary education. She earned her master’s degree from Penn State University in student personnel college administration with a minor in international government and completed all but the dissertation for her doctorate degree.

Before her retirement in 1998, Ruth was employed as the college registrar for Jamestown Community College where she worked for 25 years (1973-98). While at Jamestown Community College, she also held positions of division chairman of the Department of Human Development and Educational Services and Director of Institutional Research. Ruth also served several times as chairperson of the Middle States Accreditation Committee for JCC. She also created and organized JCC’s College/ Career Day, an annual event serving high schools throughout Chautauqua County for over 25 years.

Ruth had previously been employed at the Harrisburg Area Community College as their first financial aid director (196669). While at HACC, Ruth twice published research studies in juried national publications. She also helped establish and was an officer in the Pennsylvania Financial Aid Directors Association. In earlier years, Ruth worked at SUNY at Oswego from 1965-66 as assistant dean of students and at Pennsylvania State University in several student affairs positions from 1963-65, and 1969-71. Over the years, Ruth served on Statewide professional committees both in New York and Pennsylvania, and was a member of several professional organizations.

She had been a chairperson for several years on the Hewes BOCES Advisory Board, was a member of the board of directors for the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, served on the board of directors for Chautauqua County Meals on Wheels and was a member of the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club Auxiliary.

Surviving is her husband, Joseph A. Ciesielski, whom she married Sept. 12, 1971; several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lawrence A. Klein, who died April 14, 2021.

Private service held at the convenience of the family. Burial in the Sunset Hill Cemetery. Visitation will not be observed. Memorials may be made to the Jamestown Community College Foundation Scholarship Fund, 715 Falconer St. Jamestown, NY 14701.

You may leave words of condolence to Ruth’s family at www.lindfuneral home.com.

JCC Senior Adult Club Lunches and programs are held twice-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Lunch is served at 12 noon, with to-go options available for those who prefer not to unmask to eat. All programs begin after lunch unless otherwise indicated.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

JULY 5TH-”4th Of July Picnic”! - Current Events With Jeff Jacobs JULY 7TH - Rabbi Muroff - Processing Grief In Our Lives: What We Can Learn From Jewish Traditions Recalling The Destruction Of The Temple In Ancient Times JULY 12TH—Business Meeting/Birthday Party JULY 13TH-Day Trip to Dutch Apple to see Little Mermaid JULY 14TH - Lillian Rappaport-Session #3 “Holocaust Education in the 21st Century” JULY 17TH- Bingo at Green Hills 1:00-2:30pm. Come and play bingo and go for a swim! JULY 19TH - John Maietta - When America Hit The Road: The Early Years Of Our Automotive Culture A hundred years ago, an exciting new technology was transforming America: the automobile. This program presents the history of that colorful era, when the first “horseless carriages” were giving way to sporty roadsters, classy limousines, and the ubiquitous Model T Ford. As you’ll learn, the story of our country’s early car culture was driven by unprecedented prospects for freedom and mobility – along with the mixed blessings of high-speed roads, expanding suburbs, installment loans, and parking meters. JULY 21ST - Millionaire Game JULY 26TH - David Kopp Concert. Don’t miss out on hearing this wonderful musician. Please make your reservations by july 19th! JULY 28TH - Dr. Donald Koones, HACC History Professor lectures on the amazing Andrea Bocelli. If ever there was truly an ultimate example of a person overcoming a disability to achieve greatness, it is Andrea Bocelli. Although completely blind since the age of 12 after a soccer accident, he went on to become an Italian opera singer, songwriter, and record producer. Celine Dion has said, "If God would have a singing voice, he must sound a lot Like Andrea Bocelli". Come and share the challenges and triumphs of his life, as well as glorious music.

Senior Update

BY ROBERTA KRIEGER

In a few days, we will celebrate our country’s Independence. July 4th celebrations vary from person to person. Many of us have certain rituals such as barbecues or swimming (weather permitting), traveling, or just being with friends and/or family. No matter what you opt for, I wish you an enjoyable and safe holiday.

To start off the month, on Thursday, June 2nd, after an enjoyable lunch consisting of a combo salad plate and the best cream of mushroom soup a la Norman Gras, Cheryl showed the movie Charade, which made all the movie buffs thrilled.

On Tuesday, June 7th, Jeff Jacobs, our Current Events Moderator, had a conflict of schedules and was unfortunately unable to come to the Senior Club. However, all was not lost; two of our own members, Nat Putterman and Steve Reuben, volunteered to step in and give it their all. Well, they certainly did a fabulous job. We had a smattering of current event discussions, but the highlight of the afternoon was their joke telling. A funfilled afternoon was had by all.

On Wednesday, June 8th, those of us who signed up for Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in Hampton, NJ went to see I Left My Dignity In My Other Purse, starring Joyce De Witt. Many of you will remember her from the TV show Three’s Company. The venue is most beautiful and we enjoyed being outside both prior to the start of the show (which was enjoyed by all) as well as during intermission. Of course, another option was to make some purchases in their gift shop. Besides having such a beautiful venue, Hunterdon differs from our other roster of dinner theatre options in that patrons are served tableside as opposed to self-serve at a buffet. They have a wonderful bakery and a dessert buffet (one of the main reasons people travel almost two hours to get there). It was a delightful day.

On Thursday, June 9th, Lillian Rappaport was scheduled to do a second session of Holocaust Education in the 21st Century. Unfortunately, Lillian had to reschedule. Our amazing Senior Advisor, Cheryl Yablon switched Bingo, which was programmed for the 23rd, and Lillian’s lecture. As usual, bingo was lots of fun. Before bingo, Norman Gras prepared a Mock Seafood Pasta which many of us never had before. We all agreed, it was typical Norman Gras delicious. I’m not the only one who could have eaten it again for dinner.

Hopefully you had scheduled to be at some, or all, of the wonderful programs scheduled for the balance of June. I will give you the highlights in my next column.

Hope you stay well, are properly vaccinated, and wear masks appropriately.

We are looking forward to seeing you at lunch. Take care.

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