Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg

Nov 12, 2019

Ed Beck Receives Albert Hursh Leadership Award

by Adam Grobman

When Ed and Esther Beck first moved here from New York City in 1972, they were greeted by none other than longtime United Jewish Community Executive Director, Albert Hursh (z”l).

“Albert came out to meet us, a young couple new to the neighborhood, with a welcome wagon …

Aug 26, 2019

JCC Inspirational Athlete: Rabbi Moshe Gewirtz

It was a sunny spring Friday afternoon. I had some time to do some weight training prior to our normal 4pm spin session. I went out to the field area adjacent to the JCC building to get in a little bit of work. Sitting at the picnic table there was Rabbi Moshe Gewirtz.

Aug 12, 2019

A Campaign for Community and Viability

Shalom Friends, I want to thank you and the Jewish Federation for giving me the opportunity to serve as Campaign Chair for the last two years. Giving back to the Jewish community has always been instilled in me since I was a child. My father served for many years and it is a calling for…