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December 25, 2015 | 13 Tevet, 5776 | Vol. 89; No. 26Published by The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg | Greater Harrisburg’s Jewish Newspaper

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A Special Thanks from our BIG NIGHT Co-Chairs, Marian E. Frankston and

Marcia Cohen

T’was the night before Chanukah, when all through the “J” Five hundred were groovin’-- they came here to play.

The peace signs were hung, there were stars everywhere, All came to exclaim, “It’s been 100 years”.

And just like on Chanukah when Hallel is sung, In praise and in gratitude, we proclaimed, “We are One.”

“We are One” in our mission, in good times and bad, A United Community –- our links ironclad.

Ah yes, it was joyous, the dance and the song, And the friendships rekindled after decades, too long,

But the focus of “Big Night” was not only the past. We felt energized to grow forward, to last.

Like the trees that were sown by our worthy ancestors, We pledged to forge onward for our beloved successors.

When the crowd dispersed, they gleamed with delight, So we smiled at each other, said, “T’was a good night!”

Our special thanks to Margie Adelmann, Andrea Weikert, Ivy Schneider, Norman Gras, all the wonderful staff, volunteers and sponsors who made BIG NIGHT a success. Peace out!

~ Marian E. Frankston & Marcia Cohen ~

BIG NIGHT

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A Message from Margie Adelmann, CEO

Jewish Federation of Greater HarrisburgBIG NIGHT took my breath away! The event was a culmination

of more than a year of work, and to say that the event exceeded my

expectations is an understatement. I really don’t have the words to express

the feelings that I had that night. Fortunately, so many people have shared

their words and sentiments with me. “Wow” was a recurring theme! And

a lot of fond memories, renewing old friendships and pride in our Jewish

community. Most of all, a good time that was had by all - and for everyone

who asked, YES, Vinyl Groov (the band) is Harrisburg based!

From the conception of this 100th anniversary celebration until the last

decoration was returned, the number of volunteers and staff who worked

on the event was extraordinary! It took a village lead by some incredibly

dedicated and hardworking volunteer committee Chairs, Mark Maisel,

Sandy Cohen, Julie Halbert, Barbara and Ron Plesco and our Event

Co-Chairs whose message can be found in this issue, Marcia Cohen and

Marian Frankston! Our staff worked behind the scenes to support their

efforts, and together the results – WOW!

Thank you to every single person who participated in some way, large

or small, in making our 100th anniversary celebration awesome! It’s now

time to start thinking about our next 100 years and to keeping this feeling

of community and Jewish continuity strong.

Without missing a beat, we launched our 2016 Annual Campaign.

This Campaign, led by two more amazing volunteers, Ricci and Mike

Doctrow, is off to a strong start. BIG NIGHT was a once-in-a-century

event, and the Campaign happens every year; with your continued help,

we are encouraged that we will reach our Campaign goals. I would love to

write in a couple of months that the Campaign exceeded my expectations

and took my breath away! I believe that might just be possible because of

each of you and our caring community that I am proud to call my home!

L’Shalom,

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Seniors Lunch Program, 11:00 a.m.

Program: Bears Without Borders project

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Seniors Lunch Program,

Bridge Bruce’s Way 10:30 a.m.

Program: New Year’s Luncheon, 12 Noon,

Entertainment-“The Crescent Circus”

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Program: “The Millionaire Game”

tuESDay, January 5, 2016

Seniors Lunch Program,

Bridge Bruce’s Way 10:30 a.m.

Program: Business meeting/Birthday party

thurSDay, January 7


Program: Movie, “The Bucket List”

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

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Message from Federation Board Chair

It is an honor and

a privilege to serve as

board chair for the

Jewish Federation of

Greater Harrisburg. Two

monumental events at the

beginning of my tenure.

First, I attended the JFNA

General Assembly in

Washington, DC with our

Harrisburg delegation and

thousands of other Jews from all across North America.

Locally, I was in awe of the success of Big Night, which

exceeded the high expectations that my predecessor Mark

Maisel set for this amazing event.

For a small community, there are endless opportunities

to participate in Jewish religious and cultural programs

and services every week. If we have not already met, please

look for me at an upcoming event and introduce yourself. I

welcome your input on ways I can work towards building a

strong foundation for our next hundred years.

I had another source of inspiration recently as I was

preparing my thoughts for this article. Rabbi Cytryn

shared a D’var Torah where he reminded the congregation

that we should be a “light unto the nations.” I plan honor

this expectation through my service and dedication to our

community. I hope I set an example to encourage you to

maintain or increase your involvement with Harrisburg’s

Jewish Community in a way that is meaningful to you.

There are so many ways we can benefit our community such

as attending a daily minyan service, visiting someone who

is sick or in mourning, serving in a leadership or volunteer

position, attending an event, and being generous with your

time and resources.

The vitality of all of our congregations and agencies is

tantamount, and I believe we are successful when we work

together as one community. At the Federation, we are blessed

to have Margie Adelmann and her dedicated staff, strong

leadership on our board and committees, and numerous

volunteers helping to make everything happen.

Thank you for taking the time to read my opening message.

Best wishes to you in 2016.

Jennifer Ross

Board Chair

Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg


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Federation Receives Proclamation for 100th

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Senator Rob Teplitz presented Federation President Margie Adelmann with a Senate proclamation in recognition of our 100th anniversary at the President’s brunch that was held “BIG NIGHT” weekend to honor our past leaders.

Aaron’s Acres Gears Up forSummer Camp 2016

Aaron’s Acres has been blessed with an ongoing relationship with the JCC of Harrisburg. The JCC has generously welcomed our families and staff as we use the grounds at Green Hills Swim Club on Fishing Creek Valley Road during 4 weeks in the summer.

For the summer of 2016, our camp sessions will the following:

Session 1—June 13- June 24

Session 2—June 27- July 18 Half-day programs are

offered for ages 5-21 in both Sessions 1 and 2. A full-day camp program is offered for adolescents between the ages of 13-21 during Session 1. In the afternoons, adolescents can take part in the Aaron’s Acres Acts of Kindness Program whereby they participate in community service projects. Rather than being the recipients of services, these teenagers have the opportunity to give back to others.

Swimming, riding horses, playing group games and creating art projects are all activities that our campers partake in at Aaron’s Acres summer program. We provide recreational programs to children and young adults, ages 5-21 with developmental disabilities. We have 1:1 or

1:2 staff-to-child ratio which ensures that each child’s needs are met immediately and appropriately. Our professional staff, comprised of social workers, special education teachers and nurses are knowledgeable and experienced in working with individuals who have special needs. Our philosophy at Aaron’s Acres is that all children are accepted into our programs regardless of ability or disability. In addition, all families are accepted into our programs regardless of financial ability; we provide partial scholarships so that the financial burden is not overwhelming and does not add another stressor to the familial unit.

Volunteer opportunities for teenagers between the ages of 14-17

Aaron’s Acres is committed

to providing volunteer opportunities for “typical” students, ages 14-17 who wish to gain community service hours or complete a high school graduation project. By volunteering at the summer camp program, these students can reach that goal. Many of our “buddies” have decided to attend college and study social work, special education or a related field as a result of their volunteer experience.

For more information about Aaron’s Acres, please visit our website which is: www.aaronsacres.org or call us at 717-917-6101. Camper applications, as well as staff and buddy applications will be posted by the first week of January 2016. We look forward to having you join our programs! Be a part of the Aaron’s Acres experience!


Parents, grandparents, and special friends visited the Brenner Family Early Learning Center on Friday, November 20. Everyone enjoyed circle time, special crafts and watched a Popcorn Hat Players performance together.

Special Friends Day at the ELC a Huge Hit


Parents, grandparents, and special friends visited the Brenner Family Early Learning Center on Friday, November 20. Everyone enjoyed circle time, special crafts and watched a Popcorn Hat Players performance together. For Ricci and Michael

Doctrow, being active members of the Jewish Federation is in their blood. Ricci remembers first coming to the Jewish Community Center when she was a little girl. “My first memory of the JCC was going to watch my dad play volleyball in the gym, then I would bowl and we would swim together,” Ricci says. Michael remembers attending first grade at the Yeshiva Academy with Mrs. Silver, and has fond memories of playing basketball in the gym. “Iddy Biddy basketball was the highlight of my basketball career because I was as tall as I am now, and I was the center,” he jokes. “I loved playing there.”

As a child, Ricci was involved in swim team, day camp, bowling, JCY, and cheerleading, and was a teen representative for the United Jewish Community Appeal. Michael was involved in basketball, and every other sport that allowed him to spend his time in the gym. Both Ricci and Michael participated in Sunday Funday, movie nights, and college bowl.

As Ricci and Michael grew up, and eventually married in 1980, their connections to the Federation strengthened. Ricci’s grandparents, parents, and

children were members and she hopes the future generations of her family will be as well. All of their family and friends are members of the JCC and they feel comfortable here. Michael says, “For me, this Jewish Community Center is like a home away from home.”

For this reason, Ricci and Michael chose to raise their family at the Jewish Community Center. Michael says, “It’s a place that is safe and secure and fun.” “And an extended part of our family,” Ricci adds.

Ricci and Michael’s oldest daughter, Emily, is a member of the Leadership Cohort, attended Maccabi as a teenager, and participates in the JCC’s young adult programming. For Emily, when she thinks about the Federation the words family, community, comfort, and tradition come to mind. She says, “I like that there are opportunities for people who have all different interests to participate, including the education aspect with the Early Learning Center and housing the Silver Academy. Every time you go, there is something going on that makes me happy to see. There is something for everybody and it is nice to see all of that every time you enter

the building.” Her husband Gregg Freeburn is a member of the Cardozo Society and has participated in the racquetball league and men’s league basketball. “I love the social aspect and meeting new people. There are so many activities to do here, and it is great for your mental and physical health.”

Rebecca, Ricci and Michael’s middle child, was an active member of the swim team, was a lifeguard here for many years, and eventually worked as the Aquatics Director. She says, “every time I walk into the building, I am greeted with many friendly and familiar faces.” Now, Rebecca is volunteering on the Film Festival Committee and is a member of the second Leadership Cohort.

Their youngest, Annie, was the President of the B’nai Tzedek Youth Foundation, and was an intern through the Summer Leadership Intern Program. “I am proud to say I grew up at the JCC and I have met so many wonderful, life-long friends here.”

All three daughters participate in many events held at the JCC, have volunteered their time to many different JCC programs, attended ELC, went to the JCC day camp, participated in plays,

and played basketball on that same court their father loved in the JCC gym.

“Part of the reason that I feel I want to work on the Campaign is not necessarily only for my family, but for all of the families, past, present, and future who have lived in our community. It is a great place to raise a family, and being a part of the Federation and the JCC has only strengthened our connection to Jewish life in Harrisburg,” Ricci says.

“My hope is that we can sustain a vibrant Jewish community for our children and grandchildren. It would be very sad for Harrisburg to not

The Doctrow Family: the story of their home away from home

have a Jewish community like what has happened to a lot of smaller cities in the United States,” Michael says. This has been his motivation while Co-Chairing the Annual Campaign. He acknowledges that raising money is not something anyone likes to do, but knows it is essential for this community. Instead of just asking for contributions, he prefers to discuss the member’s own personal connections with this community. “I chose not to view the Campaign as calling people for money. I think leading the Campaign is about talking with people about what’s important to them about the Jewish Community and discussing their connections with the JCC. My goal is to never have to ask for money, but to have people volunteer to give,” he says.

Ricci says, “We have to work to make and sustain our Jewish identities in this small town.” Emily adds that we also need to work to show the strength and presence of our Jewish community. The Doctrow family hopes that this community will stay a vibrant Jewish community and that it will grow with families and individuals who want to be a part of a warm and inviting Jewish community.


Classes available at the Jewish Community Center: SilverSneakers® CLASSIC – Have Fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Tuesday/Thursday mornings 9:15 -10:15 a.m. AND Wednesday morning at 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Drop-in Fee $7.00 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.

SilverSneakers® CARDIO – Get up & go with an aerobic class for you – safe, heart healthy and gentle on the joints. The workout includes easy to follow low-impact movement and upper body strength, abdominal conditioning, stretching and relaxation exercises designed to energize your active lifestyle. Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:45-11:45 a.m.

Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.

SilverSneakers® YOGA – Yoga will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Mondays and Wednesdays 11:45-12:30 p.m. Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.

Gentle Yoga – Easy Poses for those new to Yoga. One must be able to get down on to floor. Mondays at 9:45 -10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 5:00-5:45 p.m. Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.

JCC Adult ProgramsZumba Gold – The class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Perfect for beginners, or older adults. Thursdays at 11:00-11:45 a.m.

SilverSplash® – Activate your aqua urge for variety! SilverSplash® offers lots of fun and shallow water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability is required and a special SilverSneakers® kickboard is used to develop strength, balance and coordination. Mondays/Wednesday 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.

The Jewish Community Center is offering the following senior events:

Every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. SilverSneakers Classic

10:30AM – Bridge, on the day we have our Business Meeting

(usually the 1st Tuesday of the month)10:30am Bridge the last Tuesday of the month

Every Thursday at 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. – SilverSneakers Classic

Senior Lunch will be served Tuesdays and

Thursdays at Noon. Reservations are preferred two days in advance if

possible, but no later than 4:00PM the day before.

Call Cheryl 236-9555 EXT. 3115After-Lunch Programs are:December 29, 2015 – 10:30AM – Bridge Bruce’s WayNoon – New Year’s Luncheon with entertainment by “The Crescent Circus” from New Orleans.Cost: $10 Members/$20 Non-Members December 31, 2015 – The Millionaire GameJanuary 5, 2015 - 10:30am – Bridge Bruce’s WayAfter Lunch, Business Meeting/Birthday PartyJanuary 7, 2016 – movie Day: “The Bucket List” with jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. Running Time: 1 hour 37 minutesJanuary 12, 2016 - “The Jewish Perspective” moderator Bob Axelrod, Educational Director at Beth El Temple.January 14, 2016 – Bingo – Prizes for all!January 19, 2016 - Current Events discussion led by Herman MinkoffJanuary 21, 2016 – DCAAA Nutritionist Pat DoddJanuary 26, 2016 – 10:30AM-Bridge Bruce’s WayAfter lunch Dr. Donald Koones, HACC professor, will do a Book Review of Harper Lee’s “Go Set A Watchman”.January 28, 2016 - Bears Without Borders project

Zefanyah Porter describes the Satmar Rebbe and his accomplishments to residents.

Own a piece of history!Josh Damrauer of JD Productions has created a beautiful DVD of the Torah

processional from the JCC to Chisuk Emuna's new home on Green Street, marking the dedication of our new building on Erev Shavuot, May 14th, 2013.

The DVD captures the emotion of this once in a lifetime experience of our congregation and community. Please contact Chisuk Emuna at 232-4851 to purchase your copy.


JCC Adult ProgramsHistorically, 21 Kislev is prominent for several

reasons: In antiquity, on that day in 320 BCE,

Alexander the Great retreated from Jerusalem

after an encounter with the High Priest Simon

An archival image of the Satmar rebbe.

Zefanyah Porter describes the Satmar Rebbe and his accomplishments to residents.

21 Kislev in History and on the Jewish Home Campusthe Righteous, who refused to allow Alexander

to install a large image of himself in the Temple.

In 1774 CE, Austrian forces massacred many Jews

in Prague, and in 1944 CE, the Satmar Rebbe Yoel

Teitelbaum was rescued from Bergen-Belsen

concentration camp. Satmar Hasidim celebrate 21

Kislev as a holiday.

Brothers Zefanyah and Efrayim Porter are

frequent visitors on the Campus, where Zefanyah

plays the keyboard and both brothers sing.

On the recent 21 Kislev, they presented a great

deal of information about the Satmar Rebbe with

archival photos and video.

As a young man, the Satmar Rebbe was recognized

for his piety, his Torah scholarship and his diligence.

At just 17, he assumed his first rabbinical position

and by the outbreak of WWII, he was Rabbi of the

thriving community of Satu Mare, then in Hungary

but now in Romania.

Under the most brutal conditions at Bergen-

Belsen, the Rebbe distinguished himself by his

heroic adherence to Torah. After a brief stay in Israel,

in 1946 the Rebbe came to America and settled in

the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn.

In his presentation, Zefanyah offered many

examples of the Rebbe’s piety, generosity,

scholarship and humility. From the time of his Bar

Mitzvah until the

outbreak of WWII, the Rebbe slept in a bed only

on Shabbat, studying Torah day and night on his

feet. His scholarship was such that he never had to

prepare for any presentations; it is said that he was

able to enter any group, quote passages verbatim

from the Midrash, or open the Gemarra and begin

a lecture or a dissertation on the spot.

Zefanyah Porter reported that he learned many

anecdotes about the Satmar Rebbe from the Rebbe’s

cousin, with whom he spoke at great length.

The Satmar Rebbe is known for helping

Holocaust survivors reconstruct their lives, but

perhaps his universal reputation is based on his

having established the Satmar communities in

Williamsburg in Brooklyn , in

Monroe Township, New York and in Montreal The

Satmar communities are marked by strict control

over synagogue, kashrut, education and in many

instances, social welfare.

Zefanyah and Efrayim kept the residents and

visitors interested, and all were pleased to learn

about this extraordinary rabbi and scholar.


Hanukkah Menorah Lighting at State Capitol

You Never Know What One Mitzvah Can Lead ToBy Rabbi Akiva Males

Layala and I are still feeling great about the wedding we attended in NY on Sunday, November 29th. This is one of those stories that “you just can’t make up”. It’s amazing what one random Mitzvah -- returning a lost item (Hashvat Aveida) -- led to. Let’s never pass up the opportunities life presents us for performing acts of kindness. I’m working on writing this story up more fully from our perspective. In the meantime, here it is from the perspective of Josh and Margot -- a terrific newlywed couple. Enjoy!

__________Margot and I met in Camp Stone in

the summer of 2009. We immediately became friends, and within two years we started dating. Our relationship lasted another two years, but we were not ready to take the next step, and we soon broke up. This is where the story begins.

The summer before we broke up, I was in Camp Stone while Margot was on a program in Israel. On one of the camp’s trips to Hershey Park, we stopped off at a Shul in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to eat lunch. As we left the Shul, I apparently left my bag there. The bag sat in the Shul for the next three years and I soon forgot about it.

Shortly after that summer, Margot and I broke up. We lost contact completely, and we each moved on in our lives. Margot went to Israel for a year to pursue her master’s degree at Hebrew University and work at Midreshet Lindenbaum. I graduated college and enrolled in the Smicha (rabbinic ordination program) at Yeshiva University. Margot began teaching in Kushner High School. I advanced in Smicha and began pursuing a master’s degree in Jewish Philosophy. Margot started dating other boys, and I was dating other girls.

And then one day a package showed up at Margot’s house. It was my backpack. The Rabbi of the Shul in Harrisburg had discovered the backpack while cleaning for Pesach, three years after I had left it there on that trip with Camp Stone. The only identification he could find was on a postcard inside the backpack. The postcard was from Margot, and it contained her return address. In a heroic act of Hashavat Aveida, the Rabbi mailed the bag to Margot’s house with a note attached explaining how he found it.

It took Margot a few minutes to figure out who’s bag was inside this mysterious package, but when she realized it was mine, she did something she hadn’t done in three years- she texted me. "Hey Josh, she wrote, funny story- I received a package that was meant for you. I f you want, you can come pick it up."

1So I did. I went over to Margot house, and we greeted each other for the first time in three years. Slowly we went

through the contents of the bag, and we reminisced. We filled each other in on what we’d been up to. It was a lovely conversation, one that apparently was long overdue. The next day I asked her out.

Five months later, I bought Margot a ring and asked her to marry me in the exact same spot I had asked her out 5 years earlier. She found the same bag that came in the package, except this time it said, "Will You Marry Me?" on it.

After celebrating with our family and friends, we took the time to call the Rabbi from Harrisburg Pennsylvania to thank him for his tremendous act of Hashavat Aveida that brought us back together. It was a Hashavat Aveida on two levels. On one level, he had returned my bag to its proper owner. But it was much more than that – after three years of being lost, he had returned us to each other.

______________________________Kesher Israel Congregation’s Rabbi Akiva Males can be reached at [email protected].

The Silver Academy Thanksgiving Food Drive

In the week leading up to Thanksgiving, The Silver Academy student council organized a successful canned food drive. The recipient of the food drive was Jewish Family Service’s Food Pantry. As a school, students and faculty donated over 250 items! “I was so excited when I found out that our school raised more than our 200 item-goal.” ~ Erin Brodsky ~

“The support and donations we received were overwhelming. Our school truly is a special place filled with children who have big hearts and a strong devotion to their community. Thank you to everyone who helped make this food drive a success!” ~ Jessica Wenzelburger ~

Sen. Rob Teplitz speaking at the Hanukkah celebration

at the Capitol on December 7th with Rabbi Shmuel

Pewzner, left, and state Senator Judy Schwank, right,

of Berks County.


Hanukkah lights were burning brightly on Thursday December 10 at The Silver Academy Celebration of Light and Learning. The program began with the Menorah lighting, led by members of the Student Council. The entire school joined together to sing the United States and Israeli National Anthems. The Kindergarten class continued with the theme with their rendition of “It’s a Grand Old Flag”. The youngest students at The Silver Academy, our Ganineu class, sang an original song titled “Nemoosim”, otherwise known as the Moose Song about good manners.

First and second graders celebrated the miracles of Hanukkah. “Thankful for the Miracles” was sung by first grade and ‘The Miracle of Hanukkah” was performed by the second grade. Truly an adorable presentation that will be shared in family home videos for many years to come.

The student’s love for Israel was apparent as the third and fourth grade classes sang “Jerusalem of Gold.” Then the entire middle school performed a play about being in an Israeli food court in a mall in Israel, ordering their meals and getting attacked by aliens. The students really had fun learning to speak conversational Hebrew and being incredibly creative.

The seventh and eighth graders at The Silver Academy sang a song that names

all forty four presidents of the United States in order and which president was only in office for thirty days. This fall the seventh and eighth graders studied the Presidents of the United States. To help the students learn and remember facts and names, they referenced a song from the Animaniacs cartoon series (produced by Warner Brother's Animation and Steven Spielberg). They loved singing the song so much, that the students suggested singing it at our Light and Learning Celebration.

The night concluded with all the students singing rousing parody of “Shake it off” Hanukkah style by Six13. This performance was legendary with Abie Schertz’s solo that will be remembered forever!

The Celebration of Light and Learning was also a tzedakah opportunity that was created by the Student Council. At school, there was door decorating contest where each grade created a door decoration that was displayed for the month of December. Members of the audience were able to vote for their favorite door by purchasing tickets. The student council voted to contribute the money raised to the IDF for some human comforts, like pizza and bisli. If you are interested in contributing to this project, please leave a message in the office for Brian Dym, Student Council Vice President of Fundraising.

Silver Academy Celebrates Hanukkah


More BIG NIGHT photos


The JCC Senior Adult Club is very excited about our entertainment for our yearly New Year’s Eve luncheon. We are bringing in a couple from New Orleans who will really WOW our audience!

The Crescent Circus fuses international award-winning magic, circus arts featured on The Tonight Show and wildly interactive comedy. Performers Nathan Kepner, from Harrisburg, PA and Morgan Tsu-Raun, from Austin, TX, now reside in New Orleans and regularly perform for colleges and corporate events across the country.

Don’t miss this great show! Check out their video at www.CrescentCircus.com.

JCC SENIOR ADULT NEW YEAR’S PARTY

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2015 12:00 NOON

ORDER YOUR 2016 MAH JONGG CARDS TODAYcards Will Be purchased on January 28, 2016

The Harrisburg JCC Senior Adult Club is once again selling the National Mah Jongg League’s card for 2016.

The price of the 2016 card is $8.00 for a standard card and $9.00 for a large-print card.

Please make your checks payable to the Harrisburg JCC Senior Adult Club and mail them to:

Cheryl Yablon • Harrisburg JCC • 3301 N. Front St. • Harrisburg, PA 17110

By January 26, 2016. I will be paying for ONLY the number of cards ordered!

The Mah Jongg League will mail your card to you in the spring.

Thank you. Cheryl


synagogue lifeBeth el temple232-0556 | www.betheltemplehbg.orgMinyan 7 a.m. daily and 5:30 p.m. Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 p.m. Shabbat morning service 9:15 a.m. Saturday night mincha/maariv/havdalah at same time as Friday evening candle-lighting time.


Chisuk emuna Congregation 232-4851 | www.chisukemuna.org | [email protected]. Dec. 24: Annual Pasta Dinner Fri. Dec. 25: Erev Shabbat service, 4:25 p.m.Sat. Dec. 26: Shabbat morning service begins at 9:15 a.m.Friday January 1: Erev Shabbat service, 4:30 p.m.Saturday, January 2: Shabbat morning service, 9:15 a.m. Friday, January 8: Silver Academy Shabbat and Congregational Dinner. For more details please contact the office at 232-4851. Saturday, January 9: Shabbat morning service, 9:15 a.m. Junior Congregation at 10:15 a.m. Women’s Torah Study led by Mandy Cheskis, 10:30 a.m.

CongregationBeth israel Lebanon | 273-2669Visit the Congregation Beth Israel Web Site at www.congregation-beth-israel.org. All are welcome to our egalitarian services: Sundays at 9 a.m., Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. Our Shabbat services, led by Rabbi Paula Reimers, are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday evenings and on Shabbat morning at 9:30 a.m. followed by Kiddush.


CongregationBeth tikvah Carlisle | 245-2811www.bethtikvah.orgFriday Night Shabbat Services 7:15 p.m. Location: Asbell Center, 262 West High Street, Carlisle


historiC B’nai JaCoB Middletown | 319-3014 | www.bnai-jacob.orgHistoric B’nai Jacob Synagogue, Water and Nissley Street in Middletown, will conduct Shabbat Service on Friday, January 8th at 7:30 p.m. We are a Community Shul, all are welcome . Tel (717) 319-3014 - Visit our website for more information.


kesher israel Congregation 238-0763 | www.kesherisrael.orgParticipate in our daily Minyanim. Mornings: Sundays and Federal holidays at 8 a.m., Monday through Friday at 6:45 a.m. Rosh Chodesh and fast days at 6:30 a.m. Evening services begin at 20 minutes before sunset.Please join us for our 9 a.m. Shabbat morning services - followed by Kiddush. Please contact our Office Manager, Cecelia Baker, at (717) 238-0763 for information about our congregation.


temple Beth shalom697-2662 | tbshalom.orgTemple Beth Shalom’s Friday evening Shabbat Services are at 7:15 p.m, followed by an oneg in the social hall. Services are led by Rabbi Daniel Grossman and Lay Leaders of Beth Shalom. Please call the office at 697-2662 or check the website calendar for details, as well as updates on when Saturday Shabbat services will be held. Rabbi Daniel Grossman will lead the Shabbat services on Friday, January 8 and 22 and February 5 and 19. Saturday morning Shabbat services, also led by Rabbi Grossman,

will take place on January 9 and 23 and February 6 and 20 at 9:00 a.m. The Sisterhood Book Group will meet on Wednesday, January 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Jennie Kornfeld to discuss the book, “The Caves of Perigord” by Martin Walker. All women are welcome! Contact Jennie at [email protected] if you plan to attend. For details on upcoming Temple Beth Shalom services and events, check the website: http://tbshalom.org. temple ohev sholom233-6459 | www.ohevsholom.org


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l ife cycleSTEVEN ALAN LAMONOFF

Steven Alan Lamonoff, 58, of Harrisburg, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015. Steve was born in

Harrisburg on April 10, 1957 to the late Audrey (Deutsch) Lamonoff and Morris “Marty” Lamonoff of

Harrisburg. He worked with his father at their printing company, Capitol Press, which they owned and operated

together. He most recently was working for David A. Smith Printing Company. Steve enjoyed fishing and other

sports of all kinds; he owned race horses that raced at Penn National for 10 years. He enjoyed volunteering his

time and services to his synagogue and various non-profit organizations, watching TV (and the Food Network),

and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his father, Marty, he is survived by his brother,

Sam Lamonoff (Ellen) of White Plains, NY, and his sister, Debra Chernicoff (Bob) of Harrisburg; nieces

and nephews, Michael Chernicoff and fiancée, Sarah Bolts; Adam Chernicoff; Lauren Petrocelli (Nick); and

Julie Lamonoff. Services were held at Chisuk Emuna Cemetery Chapel on Sunday, December 6th with Rabbi

Peter Kessler officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered to Chisuk Emuna Congregation,

3219 Green St. Harrisburg, PA 17110-5507. To offer the family condolences, or for driving, please visit www.

HetrickBitner.com.

RUTH MORRISON

On December 5, 2015, Ruth Morrison, beloved wife of the late Alan Morrison; loving mother of Reed

and Sheila Morrison, Seth and Rebecca Morrison, Sharon Morrison and Robert Shapiro; devoted sister of

Alan and Bernice Reuben; devoted daughter of the late Sylvia and Samuel Reuben; loving grandmother of

Olivia and Kevin Bressler, Talia, Joshua, Elan, Danya, Syona Morrison, Cole and Lauren Shapiro; adored great

grandmother of Van Bressler. Services were held at Sol Levinson and Brothers Funeral Home, Baltimore,

MD on Monday, December 7th; internment was held at the Beth El Temple Cemetery in Harrisburg, PA.

Contributions in Ruth’s memory may be directed to the charity of your choice or to the Beth El Temple Fund.

RICHARD S. SCHWAB

Richard S. Schwab, 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Harrisburg, PA on December 11, 2015.

Born August 5, 1943 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Morris and Leona (Feldstein) Schwab, and

a loving husband of 32 years to Elizabeth A. (Port) Schwab. After graduating William Penn High School,

Richard attended Penn State University, State College, PA where he was an active member of Phi Sigma

Delta fraternity and graduated in 1966 with a BS in Engineering. He worked for over 30 years at D&H

Distributing Company, the family business, and was a lifelong member of Beth El Temple, Harrisburg. An

avid ice skater, skier, horseback rider and boater, Richard enjoyed all outdoor activities. He was an Eagle Scout

and served in the Air National Guard Reserves. He also enjoyed using computers and was in an Apple Users

Club in the 1970s. Richard was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis in the early 1980s. He

has a website about Progressive MS: www.beejet.com. He is survived by his children, Bill Schwab of Silver

Spring, MD, Kathy Schwab Zadlock of Stevensville, MT, and stepson Josh Kravitz of Los Angeles, a sister,

Betsy Narrow (Louis) of Baltimore, brother Andrew of Harrisburg, sister-in-law Emelie Schwab of Baltimore,

and stepmother Linda Rubin Schwab of Harrisburg, as well as his step-siblings, Dini Sanker (Dr. Robert) of

Rockville, MD, Sandee Greenberg (Dr. Josh) of Harrisburg, and Steve Rubin ( Jenny) of Harrisburg. He has

four grandchildren: Daman, Clara, Sophia, and Max. His first wife was Jutta Mueller Moser of Tobyhanna,

PA. He leaves nieces Marcy Schwab (Andrew Doane) of Vienna, VA, Dr. Debra Schwab (Dr. Jay Weiner)

of Phoenix, MD, Julia Narrow and nephew Eric Narrow of Baltimore. Along with his parents, Richard was

preceded in death by his brother, James Schwab. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 16th at

Beth El Cemetery Chapel with Rabbi Eric Cytryn officiating. Burial immediately followed. The family thanks

Homeland Hospice personnel for their wonderful care of Richard in the last period of his life, especially Nurse

Kay. The family suggests memorial contributions to Homeland Hospice, 2300 Vartan Way #115, Harrisburg,

PA 17110, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA), 375 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill,

NJ 08034, or Beth El Temple, 2637 N. Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17110.

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