Community Review

Senior Update 9.27.19

On Tuesday, August 27th, Rabbi Eric Cytryn came to our Senior Club with guitar in hand and lyrics on paper.  We had an enjoyable afternoon joining him in song.

On Wednesday, August 28th, we did some truly amazing projects in our much-looked-forward-to afternoon of art.  After seeing our s…

Chuck Kline Blows Shofar for Decades for Repentance, Rededication

By Mary Klaus

Chuck Kline chuckles recalling the day his Hebrew School teacher picked him to play the shofar for the junior congregation at Rosh Hashanah.

 “The smartest boy got to be the rabbi,” Kline said. “The boy with the nicest voice got to be the chanter. Then the teacher grab…

Harrisburg JCC Krav Maga Student Earns Yellow Belt

by Adam Grobman

As a Sergeant in the crime unit of the PA State Police, Tandy Carey knows that she has to be prepared for anything at all times. “I’ve been with the State Police for fifteen years,” she says. “The individuals we normally deal with tend to be a little different than w…

CEO Letter 9.27.19

Shana Tova and Happy New Year!

The new year is always an exciting time around the JCC, and it also comes with a slate of new opportunities to get involved in the JCC’s Our Sports, Fitness, and Recreation department. There are many ways that aspiring athletes can be involved in activities …

Charlotte Siegel

Charlotte Gordon Siegel, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the Residence of the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg.

Charlotte was born in Harrisburg, PA on July 24, 1921, the daughter of the late Jacob and Sadie Gordon. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Hyman Si…