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YORK JCC PLANS SUMMER HUSTLE FUNDRAISER

BY Jessica Montour

The York Jewish Community Center (JCC) will kick off “Summer Hustle!,” a 30-day fitness fundraiser, this month to help raise money for a variety of its programs. The month-long event begins May 30th.

Formerly “Hustle for Hunger,” a walk-a-thon facilitated by Jewi…

BECOME A SPONSOR OF KOL CENTRAL PA!

The transition of publishing of Kol Central PA (KCPA) from Ed Beck to the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg is an evolution from one man’s dedication to a labor of love to a community-supported asset with expenses to cover.  In planning this handover, the letter of understanding inc…

Foster Care Helps Children Grow Into Adults of Tomorrow

by Rachel Kuhr

May is National Foster Care Month, so let’s start with an inspirational quote from one of the loudest and most profound voices in the world of Foster Care and Adoption, that of Dr. Bruce Perry:  “The more healthy relationships a child has, the more likely he will be to r…

Women of Vision Celebrate Two Decades of Tzedakah

By Mary Klaus

When Arlynn Weber founded the Women of Vision Philanthropic Fund in 2001, she hoped to help Harrisburg-area Jewish women in need.

Twenty years later, Women of Vision has helped 60 women achieve their dreams.

From helping women return to the workplace to assisting with specia…

Help Jewish Community Preserve History Through TFEC Time Capsule

In celebration of its 101st birthday, the Foundation for Enhancing Communities is filling a time capsule for each county within its footprint.

Help us represent the community and preserve the history of today’s vibrant Jewish life by sending us digital materials to include.

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