Community Review

ELAINE BLECKER

Elaine Barbara (Karlip) Blecker, age 86, passed away on September 12, 2021 at her

home in Harrisburg, Pa. Elaine was a long-time resident of Lancaster PA, before

moving to Harrisburg in 1983.

 

Elaine was born in Lancaster on June 11, 1935 to the late Abram Karlip and Gertrude

Ansel K…

Ten Years After: Tropical Storm Lee Brought Flooding, Goodwill

By Mary Klaus

When the Harrisburg Jewish Community Center was dedicated on Front Street in 1958, community members raved about the beautiful view of the Susquehanna River.

When the river poured into the center and caused major damage during Tropical Storm Agnes in 1972 and Tropical Storm L…

Susquehanna Police Bring Home Gold in 2021 Corporate Clash

By Terri Travers

A chance to laugh with coworkers and bond over friendly competition is the mission of the Harrisburg JCC’s annual Corporate Clash.  After a year hiatus due to Covid, the “Business Olympics” were back in action at the JCC on Thursday, August 26th.  Four teams were wi…

CEO Letter 9.24.21

By Jenn Ross

The Jewish holidays always help us to feel closer to our values. Sukkot (along with Tu B’shvat later in the year) gives us a chance to appreciate the organic world – falling during the changing seasons, it is an “outdoor” holiday that incorporates many rituals with item…

MICHAEL COLEMAN

Michael Buch Coleman, z'l, 80 of Harrisburg passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at his home.

Born on July 23, 1941 in Harrisburg, Michael was the son of Bertha "Bert" Buch Coleman and Sondell "Sandy" Coleman.

He found joy and meaning in the little things in life, and when he found somet…