Community Review

Elaine Keisling

ELAINE KEISLING

Elaine Sample Keisling died Saturday, April 18, from complications of dementia.

Born in Dunmore, Pa., she had lived in the Harrisburg area for nearly 60 years. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Marion Kingdom Sample, and a graduate of Dunmore High School, Harrisburg…

Organizations Jointly Condemn PA Lawmaker’s Offensive Nazi Analogy

On May 4, 2020, a coalition of Jewish-affiliated organizations issued the following statement: 

“ADL, the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, the Jewi…

Letter on Refugee and Asylum Priorities During COVID-19

The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg signed on to the following letter drafted by HIAS and Jewish Council for Public Affairs, stating the need for governmental support of refugees, asylum seekers, and asylees during the COVID-19 Crisis

Dear Members of Congress:

We, the undersigned n…

Harrisburg Area Sisterhoods Thrive on Service, Socialization

By Mary Klaus

One Harrisburg area sisterhood erects and dismantles the synagogue’s sukkah each year, sends gift cards to college students, and more. Another makes Shiva meals and hosts book reviews.

Still another makes hamantaschen for the Purim celebration and sends holiday packages to …

The Campus Shows Gratitude

by Katie Crane

All April long, The Campus of the Jewish Home celebrated 43 years of senior care. Our founders shared the joint vision of a senior nursing facility that upholds Jewish ideals and customs. Their dream came to fruition in April of 1977 when we opened our doors to the community.…