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Faye Dunietz

In Memoriam

Faye S. Dunietz, 93, of Harrisburg, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg.

She was born on August 20, 1925 in Kovel, Poland to the late Todres Shizgal and Esther (Gandler) Shizgal.  During her career, Faye worked as a bookkeeper. She was a devoted…

Candlelighting Times - 9.13.19 - 9.27.19

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CEO Letter 8.30.19

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