Lifestyle

JCC 5K Run: Back and Better Than Ever

By Terri Travers

Sunny skies and smiling people can best sum up the 2021 JCC 5K Run/Walk.  After going “all virtual” last year, the 2021 event offered registrants an option to return to the road to compete in-person or to participate in the event virtually. 

The annual race which ben…

March of the Living ’22 Plans To Return to Poland, Israel

By Jenna Rappaport

Am Yisrael Chai...the Jewish people live, is the recurring theme of the March of the Living, an inspiring, exhilarating and memorable journey with Jewish teens from across the globe.  The “March” is a roller coaster of emotions-- from sadness to elation, from de…

Film Festival Returns with Virtual Binge Series

By Julie Sherman

The Edward S. Finkelstein Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival is jumping on the “binge watching” bandwagon with a star-studded Israeli television series, The Conductor, which will be available for your virtual viewing pleasure from October 10th-24th.

The 10-episode series …

Susquehanna Police Bring Home Gold in 2021 Corporate Clash

By Terri Travers

A chance to laugh with coworkers and bond over friendly competition is the mission of the Harrisburg JCC’s annual Corporate Clash.  After a year hiatus due to Covid, the “Business Olympics” were back in action at the JCC on Thursday, August 26th.  Four teams were wi…

A Tribute Long Overdue

By Felix Thau

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part story detailing historical accounts and personal history of Nadia Frey.

After moving to Philadelphia at the age of three, Felix Thau’s family became close with a number of fellow Survivor families in the area. One of those was …