by Lillian Rappaport
As Yom Hashoah approaches in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, we find ourselves living in such strange and unsettling times.
I am writing this article in early spring. Normally, I would be busy preparing for our community's Yom Hashoah observances---the observanc…
The Reading of Names, an annual vigil commemorating Kedoshim (those who lost their lives during the Holocaust), will take place virtually from April 20 – 21st, when Yom Hashoah, the Day of Remembrance, begins.
The annual commemoration was originally scheduled to be held in person at Templ…
Mi Shebeirach – Debbie Friedman Version
Mi Shebeirach is often recited in synagogues and homes as a prayer for the healing of the sick or those facing challenges of all kinds. The Debbie Friedman melody and lyrics comprise one of the most widely shared versions of this prayer around the w…
by Adam Grobman
The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg temporarily closed its physical doors last month amidst the COVID-19 crisis, but is continuing to engage the community through its new JCC at Home Initiative, bringing virtual programming to tots, teens, adults, and seniors through…
By Mary Klaus
Zei Gezunt (Stay Healthy)! The coronavirus pandemic has upended life as we know it.
These days, it’s elbow bumps rather than handshakes, virtual meetings instead of face-to-face ones. Using hand sanitizers, wearing face masks, and practicing physical distancing are all the …
