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May 28, 2021

Beth El Temple and Kesher Israel Team Up for Food Truck Celebration

by Adam Grobman

It’s been a long year. So why not celebrate its end?

As we approach the end of the school year and budget year for many organizations, Beth El Temple and Kesher Israel are bringing the community together for a delicious Kosher Food Truck Celebration on Sunday, May 30 from…

May 28, 2021

“Intro to Judaism”: A Foundation of Our Jewish Practice

By Rabbi Ariana Capptauber, Beth El Temple Harrisburg

I remember the first time I watched a house being built.

I was about 6 years old and my aunt and uncle were building a house in Long Island. My family went to visit the construction site and I was taken aback to see, instead of a buildi…

Sep 17, 2020

Beth El, Community Celebrate Rabbi Eric Cytryn

On August 23, community members congratulated Rabbi Eric Cytryn on his retirement from Beth El Temple after 17 years of service. Following a zoom program honoring Rabbi Cytryn, an in-person parade was held, giving participants the opportunity to say goodbye.

Stuart Malina, Musical Directo…

Aug 19, 2020

Gesher Appoints New Director of Lifelong Learning

Beth El Temple and Chisuk Emuna Congregation are pleased to announce that Hilary Greenberg has been appointed to serve as our Gesher Director of Lifelong Learning succeeding Rabbi Ilyse Kramer who inaugurated this role in 2015.

 

Hilary Greenberg is an experienced teacher, education direc…

Jul 23, 2020

The Many Doorways and Windows of Rabbi Eric Cytryn

by Adam Grobman

Rabbi Eric Cytryn is a builder – it’s in his blood.

As a child growing up on Long Island, his parents, observant Jews, helped to found and literally build a synagogue.

Throughout his career as a Rabbi, he has followed that blueprint – building relationships and new b…