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Expanded JCC Hours, Before & After Care Announced

The Harrisburg JCC expanded its hours and offerings currently available to members earlier this month.

Originally reopened for limited hours in early July, the JCC Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Racquetball Courts, Basketball Court, and Locker Room are all now available for use.

“We are th…

Small Congregations Get Creative for Holidays

by Jan Jaben-Eilon | Edited from original article in Atlanta Jewish Times

Five congregations ranging in size from 30 families to more than 100 family members along the west shore of the Susquehanna River held a collaborative Tu B’Av Zoom program as a “test-run event” in preparation fo…

David’s Chopped Liver: Former Federation CEO Donates Organ, Shares Story

by Adam Grobman

“Honor thy father and thy mother,” reads the fifth of the Ten Commandments.

Jews across the world fulfill this requirement in various ways, but how many can say they did so by donating an organ to somewhat they’ve never met?

Count David Weisberg among them.

The form…

Terry Fisher Takes Final Bow After 35 Years at JCC

by Adam Grobman

The costumes were sewed and mended. The cast knew their lines and cues.

The stage was set for longtime theatre liaison, camp counselor, children activities coordinator, and all-around JCC presence, Terry Fisher’s last production with the JCC.

Then the coronavirus pandemi…

We Are Powered by You

by Phil Bloom

Dear Friend,

Thank you for being an integral part of our community.

As we begin to re-open our building and offer in-person programming and services (while also continuing our online programming), your support of our community is as important as ever. Together, we can succes…