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Mar 18, 2020

My Battle with Breast Cancer- A Team Effort

 

Mandy Cheskis

I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.  I feel that my story is somewhat unique so I wanted to share it with the community through this article.  And, at the same time, I can thank the community in general for all of the love and support that I have received throug…

Mar 18, 2020

CEO Letter - 3.13.2020

by Jenn Ross

 

It is inspiring to read about our teen participation in JCC sports.  There is a moving article in this edition written by Mandy Cheskis about her brave battle and journey with breast cancer.  The love and support of coach Terri Travers and Mandy’s daughters Rena and Dev…

Mar 18, 2020

Supporting Our Friends in the Chinese-American and Chinese Communities

 

In response to rising xenophobia aimed at the Chinese American and Chinese communities over the spread of the Coronavirus, the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) organized a letter of solidarity from the Jewish community. We believe it is important that the Jewish community expres…

Mar 18, 2020

2020 Ben Cherry Inspirational Athlete Award Winners Announced

 

by Terri Travers

Everybody can use added inspiration in life.  One only needs to look around the Harrisburg JCC to find people who help to provide inspiration and motivation to keep them going beyond perceived limitations.  The inspirational athlete award named after Ben Cherry (z’l…

Mar 18, 2020

Senior Update 2.28.2020

by Roberta Krieger

I was seriously trying to make the deadline for this issue of the Community Review to extol the virtues of Cheryl Yablon, our most loved and seriously missed, Senior Advisor.  However, this was not an easy task to accomplish.  I, along with at least one dozen other seni…