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Mar 18, 2020

The Truth Reveals Itself in History: A Book Review

by Alyce Spector

“Why have the Jewish People been transformed into what society hates the most?”  Bari Weiss, a New York Times reporter asks in her recently-published book, How to Fight Anti-Semitism.

Bari dates the sources of Anti-Semitism back to ancient times, when the Egyptians w…

Mar 18, 2020

CEO Letter 2.14.2020

by Jenn Ross

 

Each day, I begin my day by scanning in to the JCC (or prominently displaying my name badge with Federation logo). I do this to set an example and provide consistency with the entry policies and practices we expect our community members and staff to follow.

 

You will li…

Mar 18, 2020

Campus of the Jewish Home nominated as Nonprofit Innovation Award Finalist

by Katie Crane

 

The Campus is proud to announce that we are a finalist of the Central Penn Business Journal’s (CPBJ) Nonprofit Innovation Awards!

We are one of seven organizations in the programs category that will be recognized next month for the creation of our unique and impactful …

Mar 17, 2020

Mitch Albom and JFS - A Match Made in Heaven

 

by Rachel Kuhr

On Tuesday February 25, 2020, Mitch Albom will be appearing at Beth El Temple on behalf of Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Harrisburg.  He will be speaking about his new book, which focuses on the decision he and his wife made to take custody of Chika, a little girl orpha…

Jan 8, 2020

Governor Wolf Commemorates Tree of LIfe with Statewide Remembrance Day

by Hank Butler

Last month, Governor Tom Wolf signed a proclamation declaring Sunday, October 27, 2019, a day of remembrance and ordered state flags to half-staff on the one-year mark of an anti-Semitic attack on the Dor Hadash, New Light, and Tree of Life• Or L’Simcha congregations in…