Community Review

BARBARA COHEN

Barbara Lippman Cohen, 85, a longtime resident of Harrisburg, PA died on October 22, 2020 at home in Richmond, VA. 

Barbara was a graduate of Cedar Crest College and Columbia University School of Social Work. Barbara was a dedicated social worker for Dauphin County, PA until her retiremen…

Be Thankful Despite These Turbulent Times, Rabbis Advise

By Mary Klaus

Thanksgiving is a comfortable holiday for Jews, even during this unprecedented year of a pandemic that shows no signs of ending, racial tension, political divisions, and an economic downturn.

Jews are used to giving thanks in daily prayers after meals, at Shabbat and during n…

The Amazing Jewish Federation General Assembly

By Alyce Spector

My husband, Mort, and I would attend the Jewish Federation General Assembly (GA) every year.  The GA was held at the Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Hotel in New York City.  It was here where we reunited with our friends from the first Young Leadership Group.  It was here tha…

Agencies Share Stories of Success at Virtual JAAM

By Adam Grobman

On October 28th, representatives from Harrisburg’s Jewish Agencies shared stories of success and challenges in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic during the Joint Agency Annual Meeting (JAAM).

This year’s JAAM was held via Zoom and the program was introduced by Rabbi Ari…

An Update from BBYO

By Melissa Hans and Brenen Grossman, Presidents of Liberty BBYO

Across the globe this fall, thousands of teens are turning to BBYO and discovering a sense of meaning and belonging, a support system in a time of profound change and uncertainty, and the inspiration and the platform to make an…