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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Is Not An On/Off Switch

From JFS Adoption Newsletter

The Adoption Program at Jewish Family Service publishes a monthly Newsletter. In honor of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder awareness month, we share this excerpt. If you would like more information, please contact JFS at 717-233-1681.

Dear Director,

We welcomed…

JCC 5K Run: Back and Better Than Ever

By Terri Travers

Sunny skies and smiling people can best sum up the 2021 JCC 5K Run/Walk.  After going “all virtual” last year, the 2021 event offered registrants an option to return to the road to compete in-person or to participate in the event virtually. 

The annual race which ben…

CEO Letter 10.8.21

By Jenn Ross

Since the pandemic began, I have made it a practice to wish people a year of health regardless of their age. This pandemic has spotlighted health concerns 24/7, particularly since the surge with the Delta variant. It is even more critical than ever to get accurate information. …

March of the Living ’22 Plans To Return to Poland, Israel

By Jenna Rappaport

Am Yisrael Chai...the Jewish people live, is the recurring theme of the March of the Living, an inspiring, exhilarating and memorable journey with Jewish teens from across the globe.  The “March” is a roller coaster of emotions-- from sadness to elation, from de…

Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg Looks Ahead to New Home

The Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life will be new home for Jewish organizations

The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg announced today that the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education has accepted its offer to purchase the Dixon University Center.

The Alexander Grass Campus…