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Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg

JCCA, JFNA Programs to Honor Israel’s Past, Celebrate Present and Future

By Adam Grobman

Many Jews living today have always known Israel as the Jewish homeland. But as a nation that was established just 73 years ago, the anguish of loss and joy of success related to its founding still echo in Israeli society today.

“The pain is very present,” says Ayelet Sh…

Super Sunday Callers Felt At Home This Year…Because They Were

By Mary Klaus

With his loving dog keeping him company, Alex Halper looked quite at home making Super Sunday phone calls this year.

No wonder! He was at home during Super Sunday 2021, which was nothing like this day the past few decades.

The iconic desk-top phones used to call hundreds of …

Reflections on MLK Day

By Lori Rubin

 

When my kids were little, our synagogue began partnering with an agency that delivered meals to homebound adults. Every year for the Martin Luther King Day of Service, the Social Action and Tikkun Olam committee asked members to make pints of soup.  We had a goal of makin…

Staff Picks: Federation/JCC Pros Share Their Favorite Reads

Staff Picks: Federation/JCC Share Their Favorite Reads

In honor of Jewish Book Month, we asked some of the staff at the Federation/JCC to fill us in on what they have been reading this year. Read below to hear from our team and find your next great read!

Sandy Bretz, Front Desk Team

Where…

Jewish Federation JAAM

Below are the materials submitted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg for the Joint Agency Annual Meeting, including award winners and board slate.

 

Albert Hursh Leadership Award - Alyce Spector (Click here to see front-page article detailing Alyce's contributions to the commu…