Community Review

JEAN FISHER

Jean Louise Fisher, 83, of Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg. She was born on October 7, 1936 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Frank J. and Ann L. (Smith) McHugh.

She was a retired secretary from Chromalloy. Jean was a loving wife, mothe…

JONATHAN BROWN

Rabbi Jonathan M. Brown, z'l (C'67) died peacefully on June 15, 2020 after a lengthy illness. He was 80. He was Rabbi at Temple Ohev Sholom in the early '70's.

He is survived by his wife Saragrace, his children Laura (Eric) Naide, Andy, Debbie (Alex) Marcus, and Sharon, his sister Susan (Ra…

SYLVIA BODENSTEIN

Sylvia Bodenstein, 97, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Campus.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 10, 1923 to the late Jacob and Rose (Rubin) Siegel. Sylvia was a WWII Navy veteran, one of the first WAVES serving in the 3rd Re…

The SABABA Graduates of 2020

Introduction by Sally Jo Bronner

The high school graduates of 2020 have missed out on milestones and rites of passage teenagers look forward to in their senior year due to the public health crisis. SABABA graduates, however, also missed out on participating in the March of the Living, a lea…

Harrisburg JCC Reopens with Children's Programs

The JCC has begun its staged reopening process. We had worked with our Medical Advisory Team for the previous month to determine the safest way to reopen.

On Monday, June 22, Brenner Family Early Learning Center reopened at 50% initial capacity.

On Monday, June 29, Summer Break at the J b…