Community Review

SUSAN JANE LEWIS

Susan Jane Lewis, 76, of New Cumberland, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021, peacefully at her home surrounded by her adoring family.

She retired as a nurse at the Susquehanna Internal Medicine Associates, Camp Hill. Her greatest loves were her family, friends, and many rescue animals. Sh…

YITZCHAK METCHIK

Yitzchak Metchik, a former Yeshiva Academy (now The Silver Academy) teacher, passed away in Israel. He is survived by his daughter, Reena Adlerstein.

Sounds of Shofar Signal New Beginnings

By Mary Klaus

When Ellis Rosenberg sounds the shofar at Kesher Israel’s Rosh Hashanah services on September 6, he will be focusing on a new beginning.

“The shofar wakes us up figuratively,” said Rosenberg, who has been performing the tradition at Kesher Israel Congregation for forty …

A Tribute Long Overdue

By Felix Thau

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part story detailing historical accounts and personal history of Nadia Frey.

After moving to Philadelphia at the age of three, Felix Thau’s family became close with a number of fellow Survivor families in the area. One of those was …

Synagogues returning to In-Person Services with Various Stipulations

By Mary Klaus

Note: Due to evolviing circumstances with the COVID-19 Delta Variant, plans may change. Please contact your synagogue or visit their website for up-to-date information.

 

Although Jews frequently pray alone – in extended sessions or short recitations throughout the day - …