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 - …
By Mary Klaus
Although it may not have a rabbi, a religious school, or its own cemetery, Historic B’nai Jacob has a rich heritage and a warm, welcoming congregation second to none.
Located at Nissley and Water streets in Middletown, B’nai Jacob stands as a testament to 117 years of…
By Mary Klaus
Most years, area Jews mark the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with long services in synagogues filled with the largest crowds of the year,
Not this year.
As the Jewish calendar turns to 5781 at sunset on September 18th, Jews will experience reconfigured obser…
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 …
Statement from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association
on Communal Gatherings during COVID-19 Pandemic
