Arts + Culture

Women Klezmer Musicians Near and Far Bring Tradition to Harrisburg

By Adam Grobman

The music and event industry has experienced some of the most severe economic impact in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many producers have had to adapt, taking programming online and creating new interactive experiences for attendees.

Susquehanna Folk Music Society is n…

Thanksgiving Dinner for Jews: From Traditional to Hamish Flavor

By Mary Klaus

Many Jews, like Americans of other faiths, trace their ancestry to immigrants who arrived in America hoping for a better life.

So celebrating Thanksgiving with a special meal is perfectly normal, even if that meal consists of such dishes as kosher turkey ritually slaughtered …

Programs Abound in Harrisburg During Jewish Book Month

By Adam Grobman

With temperatures cooling and COVID cases rising, many of us may find ourselves back at home more often through the month of November.

Luckily, Jewish Book Month is here, giving community members a chance to cozy up with a relevant book in their living rooms and get lost in…

Apples to Apples: Here’s How to Have A Sweet New Year

by Adam Grobman

Rosh Hashanah – a time for well-wishes, reflection, and of course, apples and honey to symbolize a sweet new year.

Apples are a delicious and healthy snack throughout the entire year, but are especially popular around the High Holiday season, when the fall harvest often b…

Film Festival Breaks Records in First Virtual Outing

By Julie Sherman

This year’s virtual presentation of the Edward S. Finkelstein Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival proved a great success, with more than 1000 people registered at our website and most of the films viewed in more than 500 households in Harrisburg and around the country through…