Rose Blecker, z'l, 88 of Harrisburg, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at home.
Rose Wagman Blecker was a pioneer in the field of speech-language pathology, a loyal mentor and friend, and a woman whose powerful presence and tenacity touched the lives of many. Rose was born July 1, 1933…
By Mary Klaus
Many Jews say “Tzom Kal” or “Have an Easy Fast” to each other at the start of Yom Kippur.
Sometimes, that’s easier said than done.
Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism, is a day of atonement. Observed ten days after Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur this year…
By Adam Grobman
Each year, the High Holidays mark many Jews return to synagogue after a long absence. This year, that may be true more than usual, with the COVID-19 pandemic keeping many worshippers away and some synagogues closed for much of the past year and a half.
The Shabbat that fall…
By Steven Schauder, Executive Director, Jewish Family Service of Greater Harrisburg
The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, invites us to reflect on the year that was and on the year that lies ahead. While so many of us desire to put the past year behind us and never look back, I’m reminded o…
By Adam Grobman
What is a changemaker?
According to Jewish Federations of North America, a “changemaker is a current or aspiring leader in the Jewish community – they are invested, involved, and dedicated to bettering the world around them.”
This summer, more than 1700 young leaders…
