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While we can’t claim him as a son of Jewish Harrisburg, Tony Award-nominated Broadway lyricist Benj Pasek – who will be appearing in the Mary Sachs Auditorium on November 8th with his songwriting partner, composer Justin Paul - is happy to be claimed as a grandson of our community.

The son of Harrisburg native Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Philadelphia-born Benj

BROADWAY MUSICALS: A JEWISH (and Harrisburg) LEGACY

recalls the hour- and-a- half rides to Harrisburg to visit his grandmother, Joan Hirsh (z”l), and cousins for Thanksgiving and other family events, as “legendary.” As were the big family dinners and touch football games in his Uncle Larry Hirsh’s backyard.

But perhaps what made the deepest impression was his grandmother Joan’s passion for musical theatre. “Her brother [Stan Cramer (z”l)] was in the car business and so my grandmother always had the nicest convertible. She’d drive it around Harrisburg with the top down, blasting show tunes and opera. Who wouldn’t be affected by that?”

Benj and Justin met as musical theatre majors at the University of Michigan. They became fast friends and writing partners, “tinkering with creating some songs” during their freshman year. A s actors, neither was apparently too impressive: “[when] I was cast as ‘Man with Camera’,” Benj recalls of his sophomore year in 2005, “and Justin was cast as an Asian back-

up singer...we thought, this is a disaster, we need to do something for ourselves.”

That something was Edges, a “song cycle” that spoke not just to their peers at Michigan, but, thanks to a nascent Facebook and YouTube, to young adults all over the world. Pasek and Paul, only 19 years old, had arrived.

In the ten years since, this young writing team has moved from strength to strength. Edges has been performed hundreds of times in a dozen countries worldwide. Benj and Justin have written the scores for staged musical adaptations of James and the Giant Peach, If You Give a Pig a Pancake, and Duck for President. Their original songs were featured on Season 2 of NBC’s Smash

and on the Disney television series Johnny and the Sprites.

Pasek and Paul have received many awards and accolades for their partnership, among them the Jonathan Larson Award in 2007, for which they were the youngest recipients ever; the 2011 Richard Rodgers Award for Musical Theatre from the American Academy of Arts and Letters; the 2011 ASCAP Songwriters Fellowship Award; and have been named among Dramatist Magazine’s “50 to Watch” in contemporary theatre.

They received Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, and Outer Critics Circle nominations for Dogfight, their critically acclaimed off-Broadway show (which had its European premiere in London this

summer), and Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Tony nominations for their Broadway debut effort, A Christmas Story: the Musical.

Currently they are working on an original musical with playwright Steven Levenson and director Michael Greif (Rent, Next to Normal), and the guys round out their time doing concerts and conducting master classes around the world.

Sadly, Joan Hirsh did not live to see her grandson’s name on the Great White Way. But the show that landed him there solidified his Harrisburg connection in an unexpected manner. Joan’s favorite place to go was the Hershey Theatre. A year or so after her death, on its way to Broadway A Christmas Story: the Musical played at the Hershey Theatre for a month. Benj was there with it throughout; so, in spirit, was Joan.

The Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival and the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg proudly present the acclaimed PBS documentary Broadway Musicals: a Jewish Legacy, followed by Pasek and Paul, live on stage, Saturday, November 8th at the JCC - 6:30 hors d’oeuvres reception; 7:00 film, followed by a dessert reception and Pasek and Paul. Tickets are $18, and can be purchased at the JCC front desk, online at www.jewishharrisburg.org, or at the door.

Benj Pasek (left) and Justin Paul

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Vol. 88 No. 22October 31, 2014

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A Message from Margie Adelmann, CEO Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg

Did you dump a bucket of ice water on your head this past summer? A couple of months ago, that might have been a bizarre question, but more than $100 million dollars raised for ALS later, it’s not so bizarre. The “Ice Bucket Challenge” had all of the ingredients for successful fund raising. An important story, a compelling need, a sense of urgency, ( you had 24 hours after being challenged to either accept the challenge and dump a bucket of ice on your head or donate) friends asking (challenging) friends, and social media capturing the fun as well as regular updates as to the success of the challenge.

Our “One in a Million Campaign” this past year had many of the same ingredients. In less than 3 months, we met the challenge from the Alexander Grass Foundation raising $150,000 in new and or increased gifts! We had an important story, a compelling need, a sense of urgency and friends asking friends for donations and the end result, a million- dollar gift!

Critics of the “Ice Bucket Challenge” question how can ALS expect to have this type of fundraising success again. Concerned community members ask me the same question. Can we count on donors who significantly increased their gift this past year to give again at the same level? Can we count on donors who said, “I am only giving because of the challenge”, to reconsider? Can we count on donors who gave a brand new gift to give again?

I have always been a glass-half-full person, full of optimism. But I am also a realist. To build on our success, we will need the same ingredients, and probably more. We are fortunate to have the leadership of Mike and Ricci Doctrow for our 2015 Annual Campaign, longtime, dedicated community members who have graciously volunteered their time (and accepted the challenge!) The planning is underway, and as we prepare our list of ingredients, we know that the key to a successful campaign will be our people, our solicitors who tell the story, and ask for gifts.

We are seeking volunteers to join us in the challenge. You won’t need to dump a freezing bucket of water on your head- we’ll make it less chilling! Every gift to our campaign will be crucial, the $18 gift and the $18,000 gift and people asking for those gifts! Please consider joining Ricci and Mike this year as we set our sights “chai.” With the right ingredients, we can be successful again!

L’Shalom,

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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 $5.00 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 $5 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 $5 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.

Gentle Yoga – Easy Poses for those new to Yoga. 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 $5 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.

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 $5 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 – Discussion Group, on the day we have our Business Meeting

(usually the 2nd Tuesday of the month)Every Thursday at 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. –

SilverSneakers Classic

Senior Lunch will be served Tuesdays and Thursdaysat Noon. Reservations are preferred two days in advance

if possible, but no later than 4:00PM the day before.Call Cheryl 236-9555 EXT. 3115

After-Lunch Programs are:October 30, 2014 – AARP Safe Driving Refresher course from 12:30-4:30pm. Must have registered with Cheryl for this class. Cost is $20 ($15 if you belong to AARP)

after-lunch program: Well-known theatre historian and actor Diane Steinbrink, will bring her one-woman presentation: “Neil Simon: From Brighton Beach to Broadway” to the Senior Adult Club. Cost is $15 for those who do not belong to the JCC Senior Adult Club. Cost for JCC Senior Adult Club members is your regular lunch donation.

November 4, 2014 - Dr. Donald Koones will conclude his lecture series on “Powerful Women of History” with a composite lecture on Eleanor Roosevelt, Joan of Arc, Rachel Carson, Harriet Tubman and Marie Curie.

November 6, 2014 – “Introduction to the Linux Computer system” by Howard Ross

November 11, 2014 - Discussion group at 10:30am with moderator Bruce Bayuk. After Lunch Business meeting and Birthday Party

November 13, 2014 – Talent Show Rehearsal

November 18, 2014 - The Jewish Perspective – Bob Axelrod, Educational Director at Beth El Temple

November 20, 2014 – “Medicare 101” and Fraud Prevention by Rebecca Nurick, Pennsylvania SMP Project Manager

November 25, 2014 – (NO BRIDGE TODAY) Thanksgiving Membership Drive Luncheon. Entertainment by “Frank Sinatra – aka Norman Spangler” Cost: $10 Senior Adult Club members/$20 Non Senior Adult Club participants

SAVE THE DATE!NOVEMBER 20, 2014MEDICARE 101

Are you in your early 60s and thinking about retiring in the next few years? Or, are you already on Medicare, but have questions about the different programs and might be thinking about switching during open enrollment? Come to an informative program to find out about things you need to consider before retiring and applying for Medicare or switching your carriers. Part A is automatic - a no brainer. However, there are fine points to think about when applying for Part B, D, C & Medigap, a.k.a Supplemental Plans.

On Thursday, November 20, 2014 at the Senior Adult Club Luncheon, Rebecca Nurick, PA-SMP Program Manager for the Medicare Fraud Division, CARIE (Center for Advocacy For the Rights and Interests of the Elderly) in Philadelphia, will be coming to speak on “Medicare 101” and will also supply some important information on fraud.

The Senior Adult Club Lunch starts at 12:00 Noon. Cost for lunch is $10 for Non-Senior Adult Club members/ donation for Senior Adult Club members. If you are still working and cannot make the lunch, the program will start at approximately 12:30-12:40pm and will take about 45 minutes to an hour with “Q and A”. Don’t miss this important program – your future health coverage depends on it! To make reservations for lunch, please call Cheryl at 236-9555 Ext. 3115.

100th Anniversary ItemsPlease send your remembrances, photos, and

artifacts to the attention of Patti Bromley c/o Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg, 3301 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110. She will forward them to Mary Klaus.

Anything can be sent electronically would be very much appreciated and can be sent to p.bromley@jewishfedhbg.org. Copies of photos that do not need to be returned are preferred.

Please be sure to label all items that are submitted, including your name, address and phone #, as well as an explanation of what is being sent.

Documentary Film Misa’s Fugue to be Shown

at Messiah CollegeOn Thursday, November 13th at 7 p.m., the film

Misa’s Fugue will be shown at the High Center at Messiah College. This program is being sponsored by Messiah College and the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg and is a free event.

Sean Gaston, the documentary’s filmmaker, will be there to discuss the film. He is both the director and producer of Misa’s Fugue, which was made by the students of Fleetwood (PA) Area High School.

The Jewish Federation will be providing transportation from the Jewish Community Center at 3301 North Front Street, Harrisburg to Messiah College.

For further information about this program or to reserve a seat on the bus, please call Marilynn Kanenson at 652-6688.

Members of the JCC Senior Adult

Club enjoy bridge lessons/games the

last Tuesday of almost every month. The

lessons/games are under the tutelage of

fellow Club member Bruce Bayuk. For

info, call Cheryl at 236-9555 Ext. 3115.

Bridge - Bruce's Way

JCC Adult Programs

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

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

(usually the 2nd Tuesday of the month)Every Thursday at 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. –

SilverSneakers Classic

Senior Lunch will be served Tuesdays and Thursdaysat Noon. Reservations are preferred two days in advance

if possible, but no later than 4:00PM the day before.Call Cheryl 236-9555 EXT. 3115

After-Lunch Programs are:October 30, 2014 – AARP Safe Driving Refresher course from 12:30-4:30pm. Must have registered with Cheryl for this class. Cost is $20 ($15 if you belong to AARP)

after-lunch program: Well-known theatre historian and actor Diane Steinbrink, will bring her one-woman presentation: “Neil Simon: From Brighton Beach to Broadway” to the Senior Adult Club. Cost is $15 for those who do not belong to the JCC Senior Adult Club. Cost for JCC Senior Adult Club members is your regular lunch donation.

November 4, 2014 - Dr. Donald Koones will conclude his lecture series on “Powerful Women of History” with a composite lecture on Eleanor Roosevelt, Joan of Arc, Rachel Carson, Harriet Tubman and Marie Curie.

November 6, 2014 – “Introduction to the Linux Computer system” by Howard Ross

November 11, 2014 - Discussion group at 10:30am with moderator Bruce Bayuk. After Lunch Business meeting and Birthday Party

November 13, 2014 – Talent Show Rehearsal

November 18, 2014 - The Jewish Perspective – Bob Axelrod, Educational Director at Beth El Temple

November 20, 2014 – “Medicare 101” and Fraud Prevention by Rebecca Nurick, Pennsylvania SMP Project Manager

November 25, 2014 – (NO BRIDGE TODAY) Thanksgiving Membership Drive Luncheon. Entertainment by “Frank Sinatra – aka Norman Spangler” Cost: $10 Senior Adult Club members/$20 Non Senior Adult Club participants

Over the past two months girls in Kindergarten to 8th Grade have gathered at the Harrisburg JCC to participate in the GoGirlGo! program funded through a grant from the Women's Sports Foundation. The program has combined sports and exercise with different discussion topics twice each week. The program has provided a safe environment for the girls to share their thoughts and feeling on subjects such as body image, bullying and nutrition.

The girls have tried a variety of sports and fitness activities including basketball, soccer, yoga, hip hop dance and kickboxing. "Each week the girls have participated in a different activity in order to demonstrate that there is a form of fitness for everybody. Some girls feel that if they aren't competitive they can't exercise and our goal is to show them there are many ways to be active and fit" stated Sports and Fitness Director Terri Travers.

Rebecca Doctrow, who has joined Travers in leading the program continued, "I am so impressed with the level of thought the girls put in to our discussions. They amaze me on their real life examples and point of view on different topics."

The program unofficially kicked off with the annual Girls Sports and Fitness night where over 150 girls participated in a night of fitness and learned about the GoGirlGo! program. The lessons of the GoGirlGo! program are also being used with the girls participating in the swim and basketball programs at the JCC.

"The grant has allowed us to work with over 200 girls who have all found out that exercise can come in many different forms and can be really enjoyable. The educational aspect of the program has been priceless and I have no doubt positively influenced the life of many of these girls.

For more information on the program or to find out about future programs at the JCC, please contact Terri at t.travers@jewishfedhbg.org.

GoGirlGo!—HBG JCC Offers Quality Program To Local Girls

Members of the JCC Senior Adult

Club enjoy bridge lessons/games the

last Tuesday of almost every month. The

lessons/games are under the tutelage of

fellow Club member Bruce Bayuk. For

info, call Cheryl at 236-9555 Ext. 3115.

Bridge - Bruce's Way

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A PROGRESSIVE JEWISH VOICE IN CENTRAL PA

“Income Inequality: It’s Here and Now”Sunday, November 16, 4:00 p.m.

Cornerstone Coffeehouse in Camp Hill

Please join Central PA’s study and advocacy group, A Progressive Jewish Voice, in a community program focusing on the timely and topical issue of income inequality. The program takes place at the Cornerstone Coffeehouse, 2133 Market Street in Camp Hill, on Sunday afternoon November 16 at 4:00 p.m.

Mark Price of the Keystone Research Center will speak on “Divergent Fortunes: The Income Gap in Pennsylvania” and Jon Brandow, author of The Just Market: Torah’s Response to the Crisis of the Modern Economy, will talk about “Jewish Values, Talmud and the Living Wage.” Coffee and refreshments will be served along with a lot of nourishing food for thought.

This program is the second in a series of community awareness events open to all in our community who share progressive ideals. The first program, held in the lovely setting of the JCC Sukkah, featured Eli Staub, Deputy Director of Research for the Service Employees International Union in Washington, D.C. and board member of Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice. Eli inspired us with an overview of the progressive Jewish “movement” nationwide and the many ways that progressive American Jews are making a difference by organizing to advance social justice in communities around the country.

The program with Mark Price and Jon Brandow on November 16 takes up the issue of income inequality from different but complementary perspectives. Come to learn and engage—and bring a friend!

PJV is dedicated to promoting awareness of and practical action surrounding contemporary social justice issues. Representing values that have characterized Jewish teaching and practice from the Torah to the present day, PJV seeks to identify issues of social and economic injustice in American society, study those issues, inform ourselves of relevant Jewish teaching, and promote appropriate action.

For more information on PJV, contact Jon Brandow 737-2730 or Ted Merwin 439-4584.

SuNDaY, NOvEMBER 2Women of Vision Brunch and Discussion,

“Medical Marijuana”, 9:30 a.m., JCC

tuESDaY, NOvEMBER 4Senior Lunch Program, 10 a.m., JCC,

Program: Dr. Donald Koones, “PowerfulWomen in History”, 12:30 p.m.

tHuRSDaY, NOvEMBER 6Senior Lunch Program, 10 a.m., JCC, Program: “Introduction to the Linux

Computer System” with Howard Ross, 12:30 p.m.

SuNDaY, NOvEMBER 9Community Kristallnacht Program,

5-7 p.m., JCC

tuESDaY, NOvEMBER 11Senior Lunch Program, 10 a.m., JCC,

Program: Business meeting and birthday party

tHuRSDaY, NOvEMBER 13Senior Lunch Program, 10 a.m., JCC

SatuRDaY, NOvEMBER 15Dancing With Our Community Stars,

6:30 p.m., JCC

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

community calendar

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A PROGRESSIVE JEWISH VOICE IN CENTRAL PA

“Income Inequality: It’s Here and Now”Sunday, November 16, 4:00 p.m.

Cornerstone Coffeehouse in Camp Hill

Please join Central PA’s study and advocacy group, A Progressive Jewish Voice, in a community program focusing on the timely and topical issue of income inequality. The program takes place at the Cornerstone Coffeehouse, 2133 Market Street in Camp Hill, on Sunday afternoon November 16 at 4:00 p.m.

Mark Price of the Keystone Research Center will speak on “Divergent Fortunes: The Income Gap in Pennsylvania” and Jon Brandow, author of The Just Market: Torah’s Response to the Crisis of the Modern Economy, will talk about “Jewish Values, Talmud and the Living Wage.” Coffee and refreshments will be served along with a lot of nourishing food for thought.

This program is the second in a series of community awareness events open to all in our community who share progressive ideals. The first program, held in the lovely setting of the JCC Sukkah, featured Eli Staub, Deputy Director of Research for the Service Employees International Union in Washington, D.C. and board member of Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice. Eli inspired us with an overview of the progressive Jewish “movement” nationwide and the many ways that progressive American Jews are making a difference by organizing to advance social justice in communities around the country.

The program with Mark Price and Jon Brandow on November 16 takes up the issue of income inequality from different but complementary perspectives. Come to learn and engage—and bring a friend!

PJV is dedicated to promoting awareness of and practical action surrounding contemporary social justice issues. Representing values that have characterized Jewish teaching and practice from the Torah to the present day, PJV seeks to identify issues of social and economic injustice in American society, study those issues, inform ourselves of relevant Jewish teaching, and promote appropriate action.

For more information on PJV, contact Jon Brandow 737-2730 or Ted Merwin 439-4584.

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BETH EL TEMPLE HOSTS SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE NOVEMBER 21-23

Beth El Temple is pleased to bring to our community as Scholar in Residence Dr. Ron Wolfson, Professor of Education at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles, a visionary Jewish educator, and a pioneer in the field of Jewish Family Education. Dr. Wolfson has authored the “Art of Jewish Living” series of books on Shabbat and holiday celebrations and is a frequent contributor to Jewish publications. His most recent book is “Relational Judaism: Using the Power of Relationships to Transform the Jewish Community.”

Relational Judaism will be the theme of the Scholar in Residence weekend, November 21-23. The community is invited to participate in Dr. Wolfson’s presentations at Beth El Temple. On Friday, November 21 at 8:00 p.m., Dr. Wolfson will speak on “Blessings and Kisses: The Power of Jewish Family Life.” At Shabbat morning services on Saturday, November 22, Dr. Wolfon’s sermon is entitled “Building Good Tents: Envisioning the Synagogue of the 21st Century.” At 12:45 p.m. Saturday afternoon, Dr. Wolfson will address “The Seven Questions You’re Asked in Heaven.” On Sunday morning November 23 at 9:15 a.m., he will present a special program for school-age children: “Be Like God: How to Be a Jewish Superhero.” There will be a book signing at 10:30 a.m. where “Relational Judaism” and “The Seven Questions You’re Asked in Heaven” will be available for purchase.

The Scholar in Residence weekend with Dr. Ron Wolfson is made possible through the generosity of Dr. Marcia Robbins-Wilf and the Robbins-Wilf Endowment Fund.

A community-wide Kristallnacht Observance is scheduled for Sunday, November 9th at 5 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. This film’s director, Peter Logue, will introduce the film, and a question-and-answer session with Mr. Logue will follow the viewing of the film. All are welcome.

Community-wide Kristallnacht Observance

Sunday,November 9, 2014

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A community-wide Kristallnacht Observance is scheduled for Sunday, November 9th at 5 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. This film’s director, Peter Logue, will introduce the film, and a question-and-answer session with Mr. Logue will follow the viewing of the film. All are welcome.

Community-wide Kristallnacht Observance

Sunday,November 9, 2014

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BEth 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 candlelighting time

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

ChIsuk EMunA CongREgAtIon 232-4851 | www.chisukemuna.orginfo@chisukemuna.orgWeekly Minyan times: Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m.Monday, Thursday mornings, 6:50 a.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, 7 a.m. Sunday through Thursday evenings, 7:15 p.m.

THE DAYS OF AWE and FALL FESTIVAL SERVICES SCHEDULE

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CongREgAtIon BEth IsRAEl Lebanon | 273-2669Visit the Congregation Beth Israel Web Site at www.congregation-beth-israel.orgAll 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.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

CongREgAtIon BEth tIkvAh Carlisle | 245-2811 | www.bethtikvah.org

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

hIstoRIC B’nAI JACoB Middletown | 319-3014 | www.bnai-jacob.orgHistoric B’nai Jacob Synagogue, Water and Nissley Streetsin Middletown, will conduct Shabbat service honoring Veterans on Friday November 7th at 7:30 pm. We are a Community Shul, all are welcome. Tel 717-319-3014. Visit website for more information.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

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 L’shana tovah!May the New Year bring you blessings, health, and nachas.Please contact our Office Manager, Cecelia Baker, at (717) 238-0763 for information about our congregation.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

tEMplE BEth shAloM 697-2662 | www.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 check the website calendar for details. Saturday morning Shabbat services will be held at 9 a.m. on November 1 and 8, led by Rabbi Daniel Grossman. The Sisterhood will meet on Monday, November 10 at 7 p.m. at Wegman’s to make and eat pizzas, followed by a Sisterhood meeting. Please RSVP to Carol Hillman at carol@parss.org by November 4 if you plan to attend and for details. Cost will be $5 to help pay for the pizza.A special Shabbat dinner and service is planned on Friday, November 14, in celebration of Temple Beth Shalom’s 44th Annual Charter Night. During the evening, the 2014 Josh Jacobson Award, which recognizes an individual who works to promote and support the mission of our congregation, will be presented. Contact the Temple office by November 7 if you plan to attend. For details on upcoming Temple Beth Shalom services and events, check the website: http://tbshalom.org.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

tEMplE ohEv sholoM 233-6459 | www.ohevsholom.org

CAROL G. PROUSERCarol G. Prouser, 72, passed

away on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at the Hershey Medical Center. Born on December 25, 1941 in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late George Austin and Helen Josephine Hoopert, and she was the widow of Donald Wayne Smith and David Prouser. She is preceded in death by her parents and her step-sister Louise J. Smith. Carol was a member of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish, Harrisburg, PA. Carol was a graduate of John Harris High School, Harrisburg, PA and attended Harrisburg Area Community College for a short period of time. She was employed for 30 years by the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, assigned to the Right to Education Office (now known as the Office for Dispute Resolution). She also did volunteer work with PAWS as Secretary on the Board of Directors. She was currently employed by AGI Real Estate Management, Lemoyne, PA. Carol is survived by her niece Terri L. Smith of Hillville, VA; a great-niece, Ria Soler and great-nephew, Dylan Snyder of Los Angeles, CA. She is also survived by her very dear friend, Ralph A. Girolamo, who always went above and beyond to be of help; the Hunnell’s and the Stimelings’s all

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CAROL G. PROUSERCarol G. Prouser, 72, passed

away on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at the Hershey Medical Center. Born on December 25, 1941 in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late George Austin and Helen Josephine Hoopert, and she was the widow of Donald Wayne Smith and David Prouser. She is preceded in death by her parents and her step-sister Louise J. Smith. Carol was a member of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish, Harrisburg, PA. Carol was a graduate of John Harris High School, Harrisburg, PA and attended Harrisburg Area Community College for a short period of time. She was employed for 30 years by the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, assigned to the Right to Education Office (now known as the Office for Dispute Resolution). She also did volunteer work with PAWS as Secretary on the Board of Directors. She was currently employed by AGI Real Estate Management, Lemoyne, PA. Carol is survived by her niece Terri L. Smith of Hillville, VA; a great-niece, Ria Soler and great-nephew, Dylan Snyder of Los Angeles, CA. She is also survived by her very dear friend, Ralph A. Girolamo, who always went above and beyond to be of help; the Hunnell’s and the Stimelings’s all

of whom adopted her. She is also survived by her step-children: Fred Prouser of Los Angeles, CA; Alan Prouser of Memphis, TN; Debra Reese of Harrisburg, PA; step-granddaughter, Cecilia Prouser Jones of Collierville, TN and 2 step-great-granddaughters: Lexi and Lyla Jones of Collierville, TN and many very dear friends.

A Memorial Mass was held on Friday, October 3rd at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Church. Memorial contributions may be made to PAWS, P.O. Box 855, Camp Hill, PA 17001 or to Homeland Hospice, 2300 Vartan Way, Suite 115, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

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NETTIE RESSLERNettie Ressler, formerly of

Huntingdon Valley, PA, passed away on October 2, 2014 at the age 91. Nettie was the daughter

of Israel and Clara Matz. Nettie was married for 67 years to the late Isadore “Izzy” Ressler. She is survived by daughter Susan of Taos, NM; son Joel (Carol) of Harrisburg; granddaughter Katherine Davis; and step-granddaughter Amanda Gingerich (Andrew) Hall. Nettie had four brothers - Bill, Albert, Moishe, and Barney - all born in Russia. Nettie graduated from Philadelphia’s High School for Girls and attended Temple University. She was creative, loved to decorate and enjoyed walking on the boardwalk and getting together with friends. Funeral services were held on Monday October 6th at Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks, Southampton, PA. Interment followed at Shalom Memorial Park. Donations in Nettie Ressler’s memory may be made to Beth Sholom Congregation, Hadassah or the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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