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January 23, 2015 | 3 Shevat, 5775 | Vol. 89; No. 2Published by The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg | Greater Harrisburg’s Jewish Newspaper

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William Close and the Earth Harp Collective will turn the Forum Auditorium into one giant harp on Sunday afternoon, March 15th. Close will string his signature instrument, the Earth Harp, approximately 150 feet from the stage to the rear of the Forum. The magnetic performance will place the concert audience inside the instrument. As the New York Times reported, “An instrument unlike anything Bach or Beethoven could ever have imagined. It’s like being inside a giant cello.”

Close has envisioned, built and created the Earth Harp, the largest stringed instrument in the world as well as 100 other stringed and percussive instruments. His unique vision has developed an eclectic and international following. He was featured on America’s Got Talent (AGT), has performed with U2’s The Edge, and OneRepublic, He’s built many instruments for Cirque du Soleil and exhibited at many museums. The Earth Harp Collective consists of Close, his wife and arranger, Sarah Werrin, and other very talented musicians, singers, and dancers. They have performed at the Roman Coliseum, the Jerusalem Festival of Lights, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Burning Man, Seattle Space Needle, and the Shanghai Grand Theatre, to name a few. Youtube has numerous performance clips that echo AGT judge Sharon Osbourne’s assessment: “You are over and above anything I have ever seen on this stage.”

Close is scheduled to string the Earth Harp to the University of Phoenix Stadium and perform during the NFL Superbowl pregame show on February 1, 2015. In November, Royal Caribbean launched its newest ship, Quantum of the Seas, with a 1300 seat theatre featuring William Close’s stage show,

Earth Harp Brings Music to Harrisburg

SAVE THE DATE! SunDAy, MArcH 8, 2015The Intergenerational Ethical Wills Project has been rescheduled for Sunday afternoon,

March 8, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. An ethical will is a document written to communicate values and wisdom, history, stories, and love from one generation to another. We invite senior members of our Jewish community (age 75+) to be interviewed by students from the Harrisburg

Hebrew High School and to participate in this very special and meaningful intergenerational program.

For more information, please contact Lillian Rappaport or Hallie Rosen, Hebrew High co-directors,at the Jewish Community Center (236-9555, ext. 3402).

Sonic Odyssey. It features a permanently installed Earth Harp as well his other otherworldly instruments played by other musicians. Close grew up in Connecticut playing guitars, and drums in garage bands, before going on to study music, electronics, music design, and sculpture at the Art Institute of Chicago. The first instrument he invented, in the early '90s, was a harp fashioned from an exhaust pipe strung to a piece of ornately carved wood and amplified. "It was had a grungy sitar style sound," says Close. "That experience clued me into the idea that I was really onto something, and developed this sculptural, architectural approach to music.”

The March 15th concert will benefit our entire community and the Silver Academy Scholarship Fund. There is a family connection that brings the William Close and the Earth Harp Collective to Harrisburg. Myra Werrin Sacks and Stuart Sacks are Sarah and William’s aunt and uncle. The Sackses are devoted to the future of the Silver Academy. They know that the future of our entire community is inextricably tied to having a pluralistic Jewish day school that can assist young families with scholarship funds.

We have partnered with sponsors, such as the Brenner Family of Dealerships and Abel Personnel to bring William Close and the Earth Harp Collective to Harrisburg. We have also partnered with The United Way and TriCounty Community Action to bring young people as guests of the event's corporate and individual sponsors. There will be a beautiful sponsor reception after the performance. On March 16th, William Close and Sarah Werrin plan to do a workshop with Silver Academy students and students from Harrisburg public schools.

The best seats are available now. Please order tickets to brighten a Sunday March afternoon. Order tickets now at earthharpharrisburg.com or if you would like more information or assistance, please contact Ben Chadwell at 717-461-2117 or email him at [email protected].

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A Message from Margie Adelmann, CEOJewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg

As part of our 100th Anniversary year, we are planning a special program to capture more history! On Sunday March 8th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the JCC, we are inviting senior members of our Jewish community (age 75+) to participate in what we hope will be a meaningful intergenerational program. During this time, interviews will be conducted by community teens that will be transformed into Ethical Wills - a document written to communicate values and wisdom, history, stories, and love from one generation to another.

Our goal is to gather at least 60 stories to start and to be able to share these stories on our website and other avenues. This will be the inaugural session of a program that we plan to hold annually so that we can continue to capture the rich history of our community. We are working with Hebrew High, Jewish Youth groups and our synagogues to engage students (student participation is from 5:00-7:00 p.m.) We are also working with our Senior Adult Club, synagogues and Jewish agencies to invite seniors to participate (5:00- 6:00 p.m.).

I hope that you will help us to spread the word about the Ethical Will program and participate if you are 75+ or a teen! I am anxious to launch this program and fill the Mary Sachs with seniors, students (and parents who would like to help!) bringing together many generations for a special afternoon.

Lillian Rappaport and Hallie Rosen, Hebrew High co-directors, are leading this initiative and would be happy to provide you with more information or to register you! They can be reached at 717-236-9555 ext. 3402.

L’Shalom,

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SunDAy, JAnuARy 25Super Sunday-Annual Campaign Phone-a-thon,

9 a.m., JCC

tuESDAy, JAnuARy 27Seniors Lunch Program: Bridge Bruce’s Way, 10:30-11:30 a.m. After-lunch, Paulette Keifer,

Foundation Executive Director

tHuRSDAy, JAnuARy 29Seniors Lunch Program, 11:30 a.m., JCC

Program: Paint the lunch tables

SAtuRDAy, JAnuARy 31Monte Carlo Night, 7-10 p.m.

tuESDAy, FEBRuARy 3Senior Lunch Program, 11:30 a.m., JCC,

Program: “Winter Storm Safety & Power Outage” With Mashi Bethea, American Red Cross

tHuRSDAy, FEBRuARy 5Senior Lunch Program, 11:30 a.m., JCC,

Program: “The Millionaire Game” Federation Board of Trustees Mtg., 7 p.m., JCC

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

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Jcc ADulT ProgrAMSClasses available at the Jewish Community Center:

SilverSneakers® CLASSIC – Have Fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Tuesday/Thursday mornings 9:15 -10:15 a.m AND Wednesday morning at 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Drop-in Fee $7.00 per class. Free to JCC mem-bers and SilverSneakers® participants.

SilverSneakers® CARDIO – Get up & go with an aerobic class for you – safe, heart healthy and gentle on the joints. The workout includes easy to follow low-impact movement and upper body strength, abdominal conditioning, stretching and relaxation exercises designed to en-ergize your active lifestyle. Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:45-11:45 a.m. Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.

SilverSneakers® yOGA – Yoga will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures de-signed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Mondays and Wednes-days 11:45-12:30 p.m. Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.

Gentle yoga – Easy Poses for those new to Yoga. Must be able to get down on to floor. Mon-days at 9:45 -10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 5:00-5:45 p.m. Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.

SilverSplash® – Activate your aqua urge for variety! SilverSplash® offers lots of fun and shal-low water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability is required and a special SilverSneakers® kickboard is used to develop strength, bal-ance and coordination. Mondays/Wednesday 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.

The Jewish Community Center is offering the following senior events:Every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. SilverSneakers Classic

10:30AM – Discussion Group, on the day we have our Business Meeting (usually the 2nd Tues-day of the month) Every Thursday at 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. – SilverSneakers Classic

Senior Lunch will be served Tuesdays and Thursdays at Noon.

Reservations are preferred two days in advance if possible, but no later than 4:00PM the day before. Call Cheryl 236-9555 EXT. 3115

After Lunch Programs are:January 22, 2015 – Movie Day: “Love Actually”

January 27, 2015 – 10:30-11:30 a.m.-Bridge Bruce’s Way After-Lunch –Meet Paulette Keifer, Foundation Executive Director

January 29, 2015 – It’s time to paint the Lunch Tables!!

February 3, 2015 – Mashi Bethea from the American Red Cross will discuss “Winter Storm Safety and Power Outage Preparedness”

February 5, 2015 - The Millionaire Game

February 10, 2015 - Discussion group at 10:30 a.m. with moderator Bruce Bayuk. After Lunch Business meeting and Birthday Party

February 12, 2015 – Bingo

February 17, 2015 - The Jewish Perspective – Bob Axelrod, Educational Director at Beth El Temple

February 19, 2015 – Knitting Without Borders – learn to knit Bears for Children in South America. We will be using size 7 or 8 needles (if you have them bring them) and we will need soft worsted weight yarn (if you have some at home that you would like to donate, let Cheryl know). Louisa Narins, Hadassah President, had asked us to participate in this project.

February 24, 2015 – 10:30 a.m. Bridge Bruce’s Way. After Lunch –Rabbi Peter Kessler will speak to the group.

February 26, 2015 – Movie Day: Valentine’s Day


Jcc ADulT ProgrAMSClasses available at the Jewish Community Center:

SilverSneakers® CLASSIC – Have Fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Tuesday/Thursday mornings 9:15 -10:15 a.m AND Wednesday morning at 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Drop-in Fee $7.00 per class. Free to JCC mem-bers and SilverSneakers® participants.

SilverSneakers® CARDIO – Get up & go with an aerobic class for you – safe, heart healthy and gentle on the joints. The workout includes easy to follow low-impact movement and upper body strength, abdominal conditioning, stretching and relaxation exercises designed to en-ergize your active lifestyle. Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:45-11:45 a.m. Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.

SilverSneakers® yOGA – Yoga will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures de-signed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Mondays and Wednes-days 11:45-12:30 p.m. Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.

Gentle yoga – Easy Poses for those new to Yoga. Must be able to get down on to floor. Mon-days at 9:45 -10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 5:00-5:45 p.m. Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.

SilverSplash® – Activate your aqua urge for variety! SilverSplash® offers lots of fun and shal-low water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability is required and a special SilverSneakers® kickboard is used to develop strength, bal-ance and coordination. Mondays/Wednesday 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.

The Jewish Community Center is offering the following senior events:Every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. SilverSneakers Classic

10:30AM – Discussion Group, on the day we have our Business Meeting (usually the 2nd Tues-day of the month) Every Thursday at 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. – SilverSneakers Classic

Senior Lunch will be served Tuesdays and Thursdays at Noon.

Reservations are preferred two days in advance if possible, but no later than 4:00PM the day before. Call Cheryl 236-9555 EXT. 3115

After Lunch Programs are:January 22, 2015 – Movie Day: “Love Actually”

January 27, 2015 – 10:30-11:30 a.m.-Bridge Bruce’s Way After-Lunch –Meet Paulette Keifer, Foundation Executive Director

January 29, 2015 – It’s time to paint the Lunch Tables!!

February 3, 2015 – Mashi Bethea from the American Red Cross will discuss “Winter Storm Safety and Power Outage Preparedness”

February 5, 2015 - The Millionaire Game

February 10, 2015 - Discussion group at 10:30 a.m. with moderator Bruce Bayuk. After Lunch Business meeting and Birthday Party

February 12, 2015 – Bingo

February 17, 2015 - The Jewish Perspective – Bob Axelrod, Educational Director at Beth El Temple

February 19, 2015 – Knitting Without Borders – learn to knit Bears for Children in South America. We will be using size 7 or 8 needles (if you have them bring them) and we will need soft worsted weight yarn (if you have some at home that you would like to donate, let Cheryl know). Louisa Narins, Hadassah President, had asked us to participate in this project.

February 24, 2015 – 10:30 a.m. Bridge Bruce’s Way. After Lunch –Rabbi Peter Kessler will speak to the group.

February 26, 2015 – Movie Day: Valentine’s Day

Stephen Hazan Arnoff named CEO of JCC Association Set to succeed Allan Finkelstein in February

Dr. Stephen Hazan Arnoff, who successfully expanded programing and grew the 14th Street Y in New York while executive director there before going on to become the first director of the Office of Culture, Community, and Society at Shalem College in Jerusalem, has been chosen to succeed Allan Finkelstein as president and chief executive officer of the Jewish Community Centers Association, the leadership organization for almost 350 JCCs, YM-YWHAs, and day and overnight camps throughout North America.

Hazan Arnoff, 45, was selected after a nationwide search and assumes his duties in February. He is known as a thought leader with a track record of turning vision into action, according to JCC Association Chair Stephen P. Seiden, of Livingston, N.J. who announced Hazan Arnoff’s appointment following JCC Association’s board of directors’ unanimous approval of his selection on Thursday.

“He is a high-impact leader at the intersection of the mainstream and cutting edge,” said Seiden. Hazan Arnoff will succeed Finkelstein, who announced his desire to retire in early 2014 after successfully serving as JCC Association’s senior professional for more than two decades.

As director of Shalem College’s Office of Culture, Community and Society, Hazan Arnoff has been responsible for shaping the cultural life of the campus, as well as for creating both internal and external collaborations. At the 14th Street Y, where he became executive director in 2007, he launched a range of innovative programs including LABA: A Laboratory of Jewish Culture. He also served as a member of the senior leadership team at the Makor-Steinhardt Center of the 92nd Street Y, also in New York.

“I am deeply honored by the confidence of JCC Association leadership and look forward to our work together. JCCs touch more Jews than any other institutional framework in North America,” said Hazan Arnoff, who lives in Jerusalem with his wife, Basmat—a teacher, writer, and theater director—and their four children. “The challenge is to maximize JCCs’ potential to inspire and engage the next generation of Jews who now live in a world of choice. This is an extraordinary opportunity.” Hazan Arnoff will be based at JCC Association’s New York City office. Consistent, however, with the close connection between JCCs in North America and Israel, he will also maintain an office in Jerusalem.

According to Alan P. Solow of Chicago, the chair of the search committee, “sought a thought leader with a record of actualizing vision. We were inspired by Stephen’s brilliance, emotional intelligence, eloquence and strong record of accomplishment.”

Hazan Arnoff graduated magna cum laude from Brandeis University and received his doctorate in Midrash and Scriptural Interpretation from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. A Wexner Graduate Fellow and a Mandel Jerusalem Fellow, Hazan Arnoff was also a Revson Fellow at JTS. Prior to his Jewish professional career, Hazan Arnoff spent nearly a decade as a professional musician performing and recording solo and in bands. He has written extensively about art, religion, music and Jewish life, contributing chapters on Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan to books on these cultural icons, and also served as managing editor of Zeek: A Jewish Journal of Thought and Culture.

Larry Moses, senior philanthropic advisor and president emeritus of the Wexner Foundation, said that JCC Association made “an outstanding choice,” selecting a person with an enormous capacity for making a difference.

“When my colleagues and I first met Stephen over 15 years ago, we were immediately impressed with his potential to have a powerful impact on Jewish communal life,” said Moses. “Stephen has a unique mix of Jewish vision, inventiveness, and exceptional organizational skills. I am confident that he will provide inspired leadership for JCC Association, the JCC Movement, and the Jewish people.”

About JCC Association JCC Association is the leadership network for the Jewish Community Center Movement,

which comprises almost 350 JCC, YM-YWHA, and camp sites in the U. S. and Canada. JCC Association offers a wide range of services and resources to strengthen the capacity of its affiliates to provide educational, cultural, social, Jewish identity- building and recreational programs to enhance the lives of North American Jews of all ages and backgrounds. Additionally, the movement fosters and strengthens connections between North American Jews and Israel as well as with world Jewry. JCC Association is also a U.S. government-accredited agency for serving the religious and social needs of Jewish military personnel, their families, and patients in VA hospitals through JWB Jewish Chaplains Council.

My Experiences as a Student Intern at JFSBy Katie Jenkins

I am currently in my first year of Graduate School at Shippensburg University where I am working towards a Master’s Degree in Social Work. I am fulfilling my foundation year intern-ship at Jewish Family Service of Greater Harris-burg, Inc. I must say, I was a bit nervous when I found out I would be interning at Jewish Family Service! I wondered how I, a Catholic, could walk right in to Jewish Family Service and feel as though I belonged. Adding to that, this was my first experience as a social-work intern. I knew that coming into this agency I had a lot ahead of me to learn. Rest assured, my fears and apprehensions were soon eased. Right away, I met lighthearted and caring staff, and I knew that any per-son walking through the front door, regardless of race, creed, or religion, would be welcomed and accepted. And, in fact, I learned that the mission embraces the acceptance I felt upon my arrival. The mission of JFS is to help individuals and families meet life’s challenges. JFS is a forward-thinking mental health and social service agency dedicated to helping people achieve their full potential while honoring choice, diversity and Jewish values through every stage of life.

I began my internship at an interesting time for JFS. I started just after a new Executive Director was hired, and I had the opportunity to see the process of the agency transitioning to new leadership. In addition, I was able to learn the agency’s process for working with new clients. I am an intern for the SeniorLinks program, and I find this to be a great fit because it is in line with my passion; I have always had an interest in working with the geriatric population. In working with the SeniorLinks program, I have learned a lot about Geriatric Care Management, Power of Attorney arrangements, and Case Management work in general. For the short time I have been here, I have been exposed to internal changes within the agency and the practical experience in working with clients. I have also been able to learn from and interact with staff mem-bers from AdoptionLinks and Mynd Works. JFS is such a multifaceted agency, and I consider myself lucky to be interning here and gaining a wealth of knowledge in several areas.


By Esther BoldesOn December 30, 2014, the JCC Senior Adult Club held its annual New Year's party.

We had a great attendance of members. Our caterer Norman Gras came thru with delicious chicken and petite cupcakes which are now the fashion all over the country. We all had a great time and enjoyed the skits performed by "our would-be actors” - all very dedicated to making it a success. Thanks to all the players, who gave of their time and made it a fun event.

We owe great kudos to our membership Vice President Roberta Krieger, who worked tirelessly until the moment before the performance started; Roberta filled in as our announcer, at the last minute, when Ruth Stein was unable to do it. We also owe thanks to our Recording Secretary Harriet Kopp, who was the costume and set designer. Harriet spent lots of her time

to get all the props together; and being a stickler for detail, she also made sure we were at the right spot at the right time and used the props correctly.

We also need to mention our Musical Director Al Goodman. He was under the weather with bronchitis, but he came through for us. We could not have done it without him.

Thanks to Cheryl Yablon who, as always, saw to the festively-decorated table set-ups and for always being there for us. Thank you also goes out to Joyce Green's grandsons who helped set the tables. Mel Krieger was indispensable, not just for Roberta his wife, but also for quietly managing things and making sure the microphones were there and were working.

I hope you all had a good time. I want to wish ail of you again a "Healthy and very Happy 2015"!

A SENIOR FOOTNOTE


2015 HErM MinkoffSPorTS AD Book

It’s not too late to place your ad in the 2015 Herm Minkoff Sports Ad Book. This year we will be honoring Hall of Fame inductees Renee Singer and Norman Woldorf (z’l) and the Ben Cherry Inspirational Athlete Winners Herm Minkoff and Arthur Kravitz.

APPLICAtIOn FOR tHE HERM MInKOFF SPORtS AD BOOK

Proceeds from this book help to cover the costs of the JCC Sports Awards Banquet as well as help to offset costs of future

upgrades within our department. Your support of the JCC is greatly appreciated.

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One of KI’s most enjoyable programs each year is its Shabbos Shirah Shabbaton. The Shabbos during which the Torah portion of Beshalach is read is traditionally referred to as Shabbos Shirah – the Shabbos of Song. This is because of the great song which our ancestors sang following the splitting of the sea – when they were finally free from the grip of their Egyptian slave masters – found in that week’s Torah reading.

In 2008, KI began celebrating Shabbos Shirah by hosting an a cappella group and creating a musical Shabaton to be enjoyed by one and all. For the Shabbos of January 30-31, 2015, Kesher Israel looks forward to welcoming back Pella – a highly-acclaimed NYC-based a cappella group – for this year’s Shabos Shirah Shabbaton. KI invites the entire Jewish community of Harrisburg to join us for this song-filled Shabbos. KI thanks our good friend Bobby Snyder who chose to mark his 72nd birthday by sponsoring this year's exciting musical Shabbaton at KI. On Friday night, (1/30) following a song-filled service (beginning at 5:00 pm), a special Shabbos dinner accompanied by Pella’s beautiful singing will take place at KI. (Reservations for the dinner are required.)

On Shabbos morning (1/31), KI invites everyone to enjoy services with us (beginning at 9:00 am) as Pella continues to make Shabbos Shirah special – leading all the morning’s prayers in beautiful harmony with one another.

Following services, everyone is invited to enjoy a Kiddush luncheon being sponsored by volunteers in honor of Bobby Snyder’s birthday (sponsorship opportunities are still available). This meal will also provide another opportunity to enjoy Pella’s harmonious singing.

KI invites Harrisburg’s Jewish community to join us for this song-filled experience – which

ki invites the community to Enjoy its 2015 Shabbos Shirah Programwill surely enhance your Shabbos.

For Friday night dinner reservations and/or Kiddush sponsorship opportunities, please contact KI’s office manager – Cecelia Baker – at 717-238-0763 or [email protected]


synagogue lifeBETh El TEMPlE232-0556www.betheltemplehbg.org

Minyan 7 a.m. daily and 5:30 p.m.Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m.Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 p.m.Shabbat morning service 9:15 a.m.Saturday night mincha/maariv/havdalah at same time as Friday evening candlelighting time


ChISuk EMuna CongrEgaTIon [email protected]

Weekly Minyan times: Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m.Monday, Thursday mornings, 6:50 a.m.Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, 7 a.m. Sunday through Thursday evenings, 7:15 p.m.

CongrEgaTIonBETh ISraEl Lebanon | 273-2669

Visit the Congregation Beth Israel Web Site at www.congregation-beth-israel.orgAll are welcome to our egalitarian services: Sundays at 9 a.m., Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. Our Shabbat services, led by Rabbi Paula Reimers, are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday evenings and on Shabbat morning at 9:30 a.m. followed by Kiddush.


CongrEgaTIonBETh TIkvah Carlisle | 245-2811www.bethtikvah.org


hISTorIC B’naI JaCoB Middletown | 319-3014www.bnai-jacob.org

Historic B’nai Jacob Synagogue, Water and Nissley Streets in Middletown, will conduct Shabbat services on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 7:30 pm. We are a Community Shul, all are welcome Tel 717-319-3014 Visit our website for more information


kEShEr ISraEl CongrEgaTIon 238-0763 | www.kesherisrael.org

Participate in our daily Minyanim. Mornings: Sundays and Federal holidays at 8 a.m., Monday through Friday at 6:45 a.m. Rosh Chodesh and fast days at 6:30 a.m. Evening services begin at 20 minutes before sunset.Please join us for our 9 a.m. Shabbat morning services - followed by KiddushPlease contact our Office Manager, Cecelia Baker, at (717) 238-0763 for information about our congregation.


TEMPlE BETh ShaloM 697-2662 | www.tbshalom.org

Temple Beth Shalom’s Friday evening Shabbat Services are at 7:15 p.m., followed by an oneg in the social hall. Services are led by Rabbi Daniel Grossman and Lay Leaders of Beth Shalom. Please check the website calendar for detailsSnow date for the January 20th IPad class (if needed) is January 27th from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Cost is $5 for Sisterhood members, $8 for non-Sisterhood members.

Please check the Temple website or call the office for details on what will be covered in this class. The Sisterhood Book Group will be held on Tuesday, February 3rd at the home of Andi Russell. The book for discussion is, ““The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd. Contact Andi Russell at [email protected] if you plan to attend. All women are welcome! Temple Beth Shalom will hold a Sabbath Dinner and Service at 6:30 on January 30th. The entire family is invited and the cost is $10 per person, or $25 per family. If you wish to extend an invitation to friends and family who may wish to join us with the purpose of getting to know us, Sisterhood will sponsor their meals as our guests. Please RSVP to the Temple by January 25th. We look forward to seeing you then!Saturday Shabbat services, led by Rabbi Grossman, will be held on January 31st and February 14th. For details on upcoming Temple Beth Shalom services and events, check the website: http://tbshalom.org.


TEMPlE ohEv SholoM 233-6459 | www.ohevsholom.org


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January 23 .........4:54 p.m.

January 30 .........5:03 p.m.

February 6 .........5:11 p.m.

CAndLELiGHtinG

Morrison was pre-deceased by his wife Ruth Rapoport Morrison in 2013. Surviving are a son James (Pam) Morrison; daughter Patricia Morrison Schimberg of Sarasota, FL; siblings Dr. Barbara Eller of Tampa, FL and Dr. Victor (Barbara) Morrison of Sarasota, FL; four grandchildren; and Harrisburg cousins Cynthia Sussman; Fae Morrison; Sue (Arthur) Dym; Bruce ( Joan) Miller; and Gerald (Marti) Morrison. Funeral services were held in Sarasota, Florida on Sunday, January 11th.

ROSALYN (RAZ) ORBACH Rosalyn (Raz) Orbach, wife of Cantor Moshe Orbach Z”L passed away

this week in Florida and was buried Tuesday night, January 6, 2015 in Israel. Her brother Sheldon Mermelstein (who was known in Harrisburg as Shmelkie) is sitting shiva at his home in Teaneck, N.J. The phone number there is 201 692-1261. Sheldon”s cell number is 347-268-0053.

ROBERTA “BOBBI” B. BRONSTEINRoberta “Bobbi” B. Bronstein of State College, PA passed away on Friday, January 9. Roberta was 72. Born

September 6, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Herman and Ethel (Ohrenstein) Bernstein. She was the wife of 50 years to Bernard M. Bronstein, D.Ed., of State College whom she married December 20, 1964. Bobbi was a graduate of John Harris High School, Harrisburg in the Class of 1960. She attended both Temple University and Penn State University. She was a past employee of Bell Telephone and later semi-retired as the Program Director for Temporary Housing Inc., State College where she worked for more than 30 years. Bobbi has been a large contributor of time and volunteerism over the years. She was awarded Volunteer of The Year from the Cooperative Extension of Centre County, PA; Volunteer of the Year by the Centre Housing Committee and she received the Ann Graybill Cook Volunteer of Distinction 2007 from the Centre County Council for Human Services. She was also on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Centre County and a member of Agudath Achim Congregation, Huntingdon, PA. In addition to her husband, Bobbi is survived by one daughter, Erin Bronstein of State College; one brother, Charles Bernstein and his wife Kay of Deer Creek, IL and two grandsons, Max Pelna and Ari Pelna both of Harrisburg, PA and several nieces and nephews. Bobbi was preceded in death by one daughter, Stacey Bronstein Pelna who died March 8, 2007. The funeral service was held on Sunday, January 11th at the Beth El Cemetery Chapel, with Rabbi Eric Cytryn and Rabbi Ron Muroff officiating. Burial followed in Beth El Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Housing Transitions 217 E. Nitttany Ave. State College, PA 16801 or to the Agudath Achim Congregation 602 East Foster Ave., State College, PA 16801. To view the full obituary and share online condolences please visit www.HetrickBitner.com.

JACK COHENJack Cohen passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015. He was 83. Jack was born on March 19, 1931 in

Harrisburg, PA to the late David E. and Rose Cohen. He proudly served his country in the Army Corp of Engineers during the Korean Conflict. After his time in the service, Jack returned home and attended Penn State University. He was a longtime member of the Beth El Temple. Jack was an avid reader and sports fan. He loved to watch the Philadelphia Flyers hockey games. He was a generous and compassionate man who will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Jack was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, David Smeltz. Surviving are his wife Kathy A. Cohen; sons Troy D. Cohen and E. David (Yan) Cohen; sister Vicki Smeltz of Harrisburg; and brother Herbert ( Jeanette) Cohen of Harrisburg. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 14th in the Kesher Israel Cemetery Chapel, with Rabbi Eric Cytryn officiating. Interment followed in the Kesher Israel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (www.ccfa.org) or to The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Road, Hershey, PA 17033.

KAROL SUE DANOWITZKarol Sue Danowitz, 73, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg, PA.

Karol was born on January 15, 1941 in Reading, PA to the late Russell & Helen (Schlechter) Bloom. She graduated from Mt. Penn High School in Reading, PA and the Pennsylvania State University with a degree in English. For many years, she taught in the Central Dauphin School District. Karol went on to work for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, retiring after 20 years of service.

Karol was an avid bridge player and enjoyed playing in numerous bridge tournaments. As a member of the Harrisburg Bridge Club, she attained the level of Life Master. She enjoyed reading, caring for animals, and doting on her 5 grandchildren. She volunteered at different animal shelters and cared for many cats of her own. Karol is survived by her daughter Sharon (Brian) Goldberg, her son Michael Danowitz (Erica) and her 5 grandchildren: Shoshana Goldberg, Lauren Goldberg, and Zachary Goldberg; Andrew Danowitz and Anna Danowitz. A graveside service was held for Karol on Monday, January 12th at Beth Israel Cemetery, Lebanon, PA. To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit us at HetrickBitner.com or on Facebook. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bethany Village, 325 Wesley Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, a local SPCA Chapter, the Harrisburg Bridge Club, 349 North 21st Street, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011, or to a charity of your choice.

JACK KLAWANSKYJack Klawansky, 84, of Harrisburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Colonial Park Care Center.

He was the loving husband of 58 years of Shirley R. (Goldberg) Klawansky. Jack was born in Harrisburg on August 3, 1930, a son to the late Sara Bloom. He worked for TRW as a machinist and later as a supervisor for many years before his retirement. He was a proud U. S. Navy veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict on airplane carriers U.S.S. Palau and U.S.S. Saipan. Jack was a member of the Chisuk Emuna Congregation; a member of American Legion Post #1001, the Royal Arcanum, TRW Pioneers, and the Saipan Association. He volunteered at the Blind Association and the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg. He enjoyed collecting coins, especially those elusive state quarters. In addition to his beloved, Shirley, he is survived by his son, Vincent C. Klawansky of Harrisburg; his daughter, Eileen Katz and her husband, Maurey, of Harrisburg; and his grandchildren, Jennifer and Bradley Katz.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 31st at Chisuk Emuna Cemetery Chapel, Harrisburg, with Rabbi Ron Muroff officiating. To offer the family condolences, please visit www.HetrickBitner.com./

DR. ROBERT J. MORRISONDr. Robert J. Morrison of Longboat Key, Florida passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. Robert

Morrison was 90. Dr. Morrison was a former member of Beth El Temple and a prominent optometrist in Harrisburg and New York. His father, Hyman Morrison, was a founding member of Beth El Temple. Dr.

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