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May 13, 2016 | 5 Iyar, 5776 | Vol. 90; No. 10Published by The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg | Greater Harrisburg’s Jewish Newspaper

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The 22nd annual Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival opens at 7:00 p.m. this Thursday, May 19th, at the JCC, and continues at the Midtown Cinema through May 26th.

Fourteen films are in the mix this season, with selections that will appeal to audiences aged 10 and up, and most pictures will be shown twice during Festival Week.

We open with a beautiful film that is certain to inspire: “Zemene,” the story of a sickly and crippled Ethiopian child whose life is changed forever by a chance encounter with a Jewish- American doctor in Addis Ababa. Filmmaker Melissa Donovan, who devoted five years to chronicling Zemene’s transformation, will be on hand for a Q&A after the screening; a dessert reception will follow.

On Friday, May 20th, we move over to the Midtown for a pre-Shabbat screening of “Rock in the Red Zone,” a vibrant documentary spotlighting the extraordinary, transformative rock music scene that, since 2001, has blossomed in the bomb shelters of Sderot, an Israeli border town under unrelenting Hamas missile attack.

Saturday evening brings this year’s Date Night/Guys’ Night/Gals’ Night selection, “Serial (Bad) Weddings,” a French comedy that serves as a very entertaining reminder that we should be careful what we wish for.

With four films screening on Sunday, it’s a “something-for-everyone” day. We begin at 10:00 with “Focus,” our Book Club film. There’s still time to read the Arthur Miller novel upon which the film is based (easily obtained from Amazon.com, with a number of copies also available to borrow at Beth El). Come early for bagels and coffee, and stay for the film and a discussion afterwards, to be led by Professor Helen Khanzhina. You do NOT have to have read the book to attend.

“Secrets of War,” screening for the first time on Sunday afternoon, is a picture for your kids as well as for you. A lighter film than last year’s “Run, Boy, Run” (which was voted Festival Favorite among our 2015 audience), the story is about the bounds of friendship – and sometimes the price - among three 11-year-old children in a village in occupied Holland during the Second World War.

The third film on Sunday is another coming of age story, “Time to Say Goodbye” – but this one is a laugh-out-loud comedy about a boy’s very eventful journey toward his bar mitzvah. For those of you who crave an entire program of comedy, on Tuesday we will encore “Serial (Bad) Weddings” and “Time to Say Goodbye,” and top off the evening with the unforgettable “Atomic Falafel,” Israel’s contemporary, madcap homage to “Dr. Strangelove.”

Other films with evening premieres throughout Festival Week include Sunday’s beautiful and touching Israeli drama “Wedding Doll”; Monday’s feel-good, slice-of-life French offering, “Once in a Lifetime,” based on true events; and Thursday’s closing film (screened once only), the mouth-watering “Deli Man.” (Stick around after that one to eat deli sweets and say Happy 100th Birthday to Fannie Krevsky!)

Wednesday evening will bring what is sure to be a highlight among highlights this season: “Look at Us Now, Mother,” the tale of the tumultuous relationship between filmmaker Gayle Kirschenbaum and her complicated and difficult mother Mildred. Gayle will be with us at the screening, ready to answer questions and attest that understanding and reconciliation are precious – and attainable – goals.

Our slate is rounded out with the must-see Latin American thriller, “God’s Slave,” in which two worthy adversaries find themselves caught in the middle – not just of their own circumstances, but of their own consciences as well – and an encore screening of Aviva Kempner’s “Rosenwald,” which played so successfully at our out-of-festival event in March.

Still not sure how to plan your Festival week? Check out the Film Festival program, which has been mailed to each household throughout the community, or the Film Festival website (www.hbgjff.com) for trailers, more details about the films and special events, and Festival committee members’ personal recommendations.

Tickets for Opening Night at the JCC are $10 each. Midweek matinees at the Midtown are $7; all other sessions are $8. Tickets for all sessions can be purchased at the door; tickets for Midtown Cinema screenings can also be purchased online through the Midtown’s website (midtowncinema.com). MC member rates will be honored at Midtown screenings.

Until May 19th, Season Tickets are available at the JCC front desk for $70 (a savings of up to $36). Tickets for Opening Night at the JCC can also be pre-purchased at the JCC front desk.

The Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival has been well-supported by this community for many years. As ever, we look forward to seeing our “regulars” again this season, and hope to expand our audience as we continue to share interesting and entertaining films from around the world. You are all invited.

See you at the movies!

THURSDAY, MAY 19TH OPENING FOR THE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL!

HARRISBURG JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

DAY-TO-DAY SCHEDULEThurs, May 19Th

7:00 – Zemene (AT THE JCC) Guest Speaker and reception follow

Fri, May 20Th5:30 – Rock In the Red Zone

(AT THE MIDTOWN CINEMA)

saT, May 21sT *8:00 – The Seder /Serial (Bad) Weddings

sun, May 22nd *10:00 – Focus - BOOK CLUB FILM

1:30 – Secrets of War3:30 – Time To Say Goodbye

7:00 – Wedding Doll

Mon, May 23rd *3:00 – Rosenwald5:30 – God’s Slave

7:30 – Once In a Lifetime

Tues, May 24Th *3:00 – The Seder/Serial (Bad) Weddings

3:15 – Secrets of War 5:15 – Once In a Lifetime

5:30 – Time to Say Goodbye 7:15 – Rock in the Red Zone

7:30 – Atomic Falafel

Wed, May 25Th *3:00 – Wedding Doll5:00 – God’s Slave

7:00 – Look At Us Now, Mother!Guest Speaker follows

Thurs, May 26Th *3:00 – Look At Us Now, Mother!

5:00 – Atomic Falafel7:00 – Deli Man

Closing Night Reception follows

*AT THE MIDTOWN CINEMA

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A Message from Margie Adelmann, CEOJewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg

You have the magic bullet! What you say are you talking about? We talk about ways to engage people in our community who don’t know about our programs and services - ways to attract new members to take part in our Fitness Center, ways to find families that are looking for the best child care center, summer camp program, before- and after-school program, and ways to that we can best sell our services.

It turns out that the best way is you! At our recent Young Leadership Cohort intergenerational meeting, community leader Maggie Grotzinger shared her very personal story about how she came to be so involved in our Jewish community. A simple invitation from a friend had such a tremendous impact on Maggie, her family and, in turn, our community which I am certain at the time they couldn’t begin to imagine. I think we all realize how important that personal connection can be, but sometimes we stop short of making the introduction.

When a current member or parent invites a friend to join them at a program at the Center, to tour the Early Learning Center, visit Camp, take a fitness class with them, and shares with them what they love about the JCC, we couldn’t ask for a better salesperson!

After the Leadership program, I reached out to Maggie to ask her to share her story with our community and she graciously said yes. You can read it in this issue of Community Review. I am certain that there are so many others who are reading this who could share a similar story. I’d love to hear them and to hear new ones as you invite your friends to visit with you!

Of course, it is up to us to provide a top-notch experience to you, our members, in everything that we do so that your “job” is an easy one!

L’Shalom,

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AARP SAFE DRIVING REFRESHER COURSE

For those of you who have taken the AARP Safe Driving Class three years ago, there will be three more classes given in 2016. The classes will be given on Thursday, July 7th, Thursday, September 8th and Thursday, November 3rd. The class runs from 12:30-4:30PM. Since this class is concentrated, in order for the instructor to have your certification cards prepared ahead of time, when you register, you will need to have the following information ready:

Name • Address • Phone number • Date of Birth8-digit Driver’s License Number and expiration date

To get discount your AARP membership number

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW A COPY OF YOUR LASTAARP SAFE DRIVING COURSE CERTIFICATE

Class size is limited to 32 people and the cost is (as of Jan.1, 2014) $20 (check made payable to AARP) or if you are an AARP member you get a $5 discount. To register, call Cheryl at 236-9555 Ext. 3115

GREEN HILLS OPENING AND HOURS

OF OPERATION ANNOUNCED

Green hills swim Club will open on saturday June 18th for the 2016 season. We are in the process of rebuilding our Pump house which has impacted the opening date. Green hill hours of operation will be Monday-Friday 4pm-7:30pm and saturday and sunday 11am-8pm. every JCC membership includes a Green hills membership! Green hills is also available to rent to our members for a nominal price. For rental information please contact Beth romano at 717-236-9555 ext. 3204.

We appreciate your patience and look forward to seeing you when we kick off our summer season on saturday June 18th!

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Thursday, May 12Seniors Lunch Program, 11:30 a.m., JCC

Program: “The Kosher Queen” by Ellen MussafSusquehanna Tzedakah Society Dinner,

5:30 p.m., JCC

sunday, May 15Princess Party 10-11:30 a.m., JCC

Tuesday, May 17Seniors Lunch Program, 11:30 a.m., JCC

Program: Current Events with Herm Minkoff

Thursday, May 19Seniors Lunch Program, 11:30 a.m., JCCProgram: BINGO – Prizes for everyone!

Jewish Film Festival, 6 p.m., JCC

Friday, May 20Jewish Film Festival, 6 p.m., Midtown Cinema

saTurday, May 21Jewish Film Festival, 6 p.m., JCC

sunday, May 22Jewish Film Festival, 6 p.m., JCC

Monday, May 23Jewish Film Festival, 6 p.m., JCC

Tuesday, May 24Seniors Lunch Program, 11:30 a.m., JCC

Program: Reflexology,presented by Dr. C.J. Rich, ND

Jewish Film Festival, 6 p.m., JCC

Wednesday, May 25Day Trip to Dutch Apple to see

“Million Dollar Quartet”Jewish Film Festival, 6 p.m., JCC

Thursday, May 26Seniors Lunch Program, 11:30 a.m., JCC

Program: Paint lunch tablesJewish Film Festival, 6 p.m., JCC

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

community calendarOne InvitationBy Margaret Grotzinger, MD

All it takes is a single invitation. When I look back at my involvement in the Harrisburg Jewish community over the past 25+ years, I can trace it back to one invitation. It was 1990, and my husband, Mark and I had just moved back to Harrisburg, after spending 4 years in Philadelphia doing our medical residencies. We had previously lived in Hershey while attending medical school there, and had gotten married at Chisuk Emuna in 1985. Although we had joined Chisuk Emuna when we moved back to Harrisburg, we really hadn’t engaged in the Jewish community – we were busy with our careers, and raising our toddler son at the time.

All of that changed when our dear friends, Steve and Shira Ettinger, invited us to take a look at the nursery school (what is now the Early Learning Center) at the Jewish Community Center. At the time, we were sending our son, Josh, to a local day care near our home. We did take a look, and decided to make a change, and send Josh to the JCC. And, as they say, the rest is history!

As we got to know the parents of the other kids in Josh’s nursery school class, we developed new friendships with other Jewish families in the community, and those friendships remain strong today. When our daughters Julia and Rachel came along, of course we sent them to the JCC nursery school as well. When the time came to decide about kindergarten for Josh, many of our friends encouraged us to send him to The Yeshiva Academy (now the Silver Academy). We hadn’t really considered a Jewish day school education for Josh, but decided to give it a try. Josh loved the school, we loved the school, and he and our daughters all ultimately attended through 8th grade.

I credit the Silver Academy with many aspects of our current Jewish life; by having the kids attend the school, it increased our observance of Jewish rituals in our home, and pushed Mark and me to educate ourselves further about Judaism. The community service requirement for the middle school students encouraged the whole family to engage in more volunteer work. My daughters and I delivered Kosher Meals on Wheels from JFS as part of their community service, something I continued doing for a number of years even after they graduated from The Silver Academy. I feel that my children, now all adults, not only received a tremendous Jewish education, they also learned what it means to be a mensch!

Because the kids were already attending school in the Jewish Community Center, their after school activities followed suit. They stayed after school to play on the JCC basketball teams, and attend play practices. They attended summer camp at Green Hills, and my daughter Julia attended the travel camp. They participated in Jr. Maccabi competitions, and traveled all over the United States for Maccabi events. They continued their Jewish education at Hebrew High, which in turn got my husband involved in The March of the Living. He ultimately led three groups of teens on the March, accompanying each of our children on this amazing experience. All three of our children have been to Israel several times through their involvement in our Jewish community. Because of my children, I have also been to Israel twice – once with our daughter, Julia, on her trip with the Silver Academy, and once with Rachel, on the March of the Living!

My first leadership position in the community occurred while my children were at the Silver Academy, serving as Co-President of the PTO with Jeanette Krebs for 3 years. I felt that I wanted to give back to the school for all that our family had received, and I learned a lot from my experiences with the PTO. Later, as my children got older, I became Co-Chair of the Maimonides Society, which allowed me to combine my professional career as a physician, with my love for Judaism, and also allowed me to serve the Jewish Federation. As my children have now left home, I have had more time and energy to focus on my congregation, Chisuk Emuna, where I am serving my 3rd year as President. It has been a rewarding experience, and I continue to learn each day!

So why do I share my story with you? At a recent gathering of our Young Leadership Cohort, with other senior Jewish community leaders, we were discussing the difficulty of engaging young Jews. I shared a briefer version of my story with the Young Leadership Cohort, to point out the fact that one initial contact, one invitation from a Jewish friend, changed the course of my family’s life. If I had never ended up sending my son, Josh, to the JCC nursery school, I don’t think we would have ever become involved in the Jewish community to the extent that we did.

So the next time you attend a program or event at the JCC, or your synagogue, be sure to invite a friend. Forget about email and social media, make it a personal invitation by calling them or speaking to them in person. Let them come and see what a great Jewish community we have, from our Federation to our synagogues and educational institutions, and social service agencies. You could change a life forever!

One of Maggie’s favorite family photos. Taken at the wedding of Steve and Shira Ettinger's son, the couple who invited Maggie’s family to check out the JCC Nursery school back in 1990!


An Exchange of Letters for Yom HazikaronBy Rabbi Akiva Males

Each year on Yom Hazikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day – coinciding this year with May 11, 2016) we remember the brave men and women who have fallen in defense of Israel. This year, one brave Israeli soldier’s recent death struck very close to home for me.

On Thursday, February 18, 2016, IDF Staff Sergeant Tuvia Yanai Weissman (21), who had been on leave from the army, was shopping for groceries with his wife Yael and their infant daughter Netta. Suddenly, he heard screams from a different aisle as two Palestinians began stabbing other shoppers. Even though he was unarmed, Tuvia Yanai ran to help – tragically, he was mortally wounded in the ensuing scuffle.

Yanai and Yael were childhood friends – who grew up in the town of Ma'ale Mikhmas and married one another two years ago. At her husband’s funeral, Yael said: "If you had not raced to help, you would not be the Yanai that I know, the one I fell in love with." She added, "We were waiting for your discharge from the army. We had so many plans. To travel, to hike, to work, to study, and most important of all, to be together."

Weissman was described by friends as a quiet, studious young man; a highly motivated soldier; and a loving husband and father. IDF Staff Sgt. Tuvia Yanai Weissman was buried in Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl Military Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Yael, his infant daughter Netta, his parents, and three siblings.

As soon as I read the details of this terrible incident, I reached out to my brother Josh and his family in Israel – as they also live in the town of Ma'ale Mikhmas. I quickly learned that not only do my brother and my sister-in-law Sarah Devorah know Yanai and Yael’s families very well, but that Josh planned to recite the HaGomel (thanksgiving) blessing at Shul that Shabbos – as he was shopping in the very same grocery store when this attack occurred.

On behalf of KI, I reached out to Yael to express our deep condolences upon her loss – sending her the letter below (along with a grant from KI’s Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund) – via my brother and sister-in-law in Israel:

Dear Yael,All of us at Kesher Israel Congregation in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (USA) were terribly saddened when we learned

of the tragic death of your beloved husband Tuvia Yanai. At the same time, we were greatly inspired by Tuvia Yanai’s love for the people of Israel – which led him to put himself at risk in order to protect others.

Your determination to provide your beautiful daughter with a healthy and happy future has also made a positive impact on us – and on Jews all around the world. We pray that G-d will continue to bless you with the strength that only He can provide.

Please accept this gift from our community. We hope that it can help you and your daughter during this difficult time.With sincere condolences, Rabbi Akiva Males

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My brother and sister-in-law told me how touched Yael and her family were by KI’s condolences and warm wishes. On the intermediate days of Passover, I received the following e-mail (translated from the original Hebrew) in return:

To Rabbi Akiva Males and the Harrisburg Jewish community,I would like to thank you for the encouragement, condolences, and sympathy you sent to me after the death of my dear

husband, Tuvia Yanai. They have strengthened and encouraged us greatly.Every letter I receive from people I do not know reinforces my feelings that we are an amazing nation that does not

forget its sons, warriors, and heroes. We are a people with a sense of mutual responsibility – as you too have shown. I am confident that this encouraging sense of mutual responsibility will ensure that the legacy of our dear Tuvia Yanai will continue.

The generous gift of support that you passed along to young Netta and me was extremely thoughtful – and provided me with the awareness that we are not alone, that good people think of us, care about us, and are at our side.

“Everyone helped his neighbor; and said to his brother: 'Be strong.'” – Isaiah 41:6Yasher Koach, and continue to be strong, Yael and Netta Weissman

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On this Yom Hazikaron, may G-d remember the heroic sacrifices made by Tuvia Yannai Weissman – and those of all the brave men and women who have fallen in defense of Israel. May G-d look after and comfort their families who miss them so much. Finally, may G-d bless Israel with true peace and security – so that none of us will have to send any more condolence letters to families mourning the loss of their loved ones.

Kesher Israel Congregation’s Rabbi Akiva Males can be reached at [email protected].

Beth el temple232-0556www.betheltemplehbg.orgMinyan 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 candle-lighting time.


SAVE THE DATE – June 21, 2016 !!!

JCC Senior Adult Club Hosts Stuart and Zev Malina

The Harrisburg JCC’s Senior Adult Club is most excited to announce that Maestro Stuart Malina and his son, Zev (and possibly his daughter, Sara) will be presenting a musical program for our members on Tuesday, June 21st, 2016, for our after- lunch entertainment.

Maestro Stuart Malina is one of America’s most versatile and accomplished conductors. In a wide variety of concerts, from masterworks and grand opera to pops, Maestro Malina’s ease on the podium, engaging personality, and

insightful interpretations have thrilled audiences and helped to break down the barriers between performer and listener wherever he has worked.

We’re sure we will have many members who won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear Maestro Malina and his children’s musical performance. Please make your reservations early and no later than Tuesday, June 14th, so we can accommodate all those who would like to attend. Call Cheryl at 236-9555 Ext. 3115 for your reservations. Cost for lunch and program is $10 for Senior Adult Club Members/$20 for Non- Members. Program only is $10 members and $20 non-members - no walk-ins please.

ABSOLUTE DEADLINE June 14th, 2016!!!! - PLEASE DO NOT WAIT ‘TIL THE LAST MINUTE, RESERVATIONS FOR THIS CONCERT FILL UP QUICKLY!!

ENGAGEMENT Spitz - FerraroLarry Spitz and Robert

and Paula Levitas proudly announce the engagement of their son, Zachary Ryan Spitz to Jocelyn Beth Ferraro of Elkins Park, PA, the daughter of Steven and Dr. Mimi Ferraro. Zachary and Jocelyn were introduced by a mutual friend in Philadelphia. Jocelyn and Zach went out on their first date and they started talking about their Jewish friends and it ends up that Jocelyn went to Ramah Camp with Adam Goldsmith for many years. Adam is also a longtime childhood best friend of Zach’s. We call this “Jewish Geography!!”

Zachary graduated from Penn State University, and he is an Executive Recruiter for a Life Science Search Firm called Klein Hersh International. Jocelyn graduated from Temple University and then received her Master’s in Education in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arcadia University. Also, Jocelyn has taught Hebrew school and helps children with autism prepare for bar and bat mitzvahs.

Zachary and Jocelyn will be married by Rabbi Peter Kessler on October 22, 2016 at Temple Ohev Sholom. The couple resides in Conshohocken, PA.


synagogue lifeBeth el temple232-0556www.betheltemplehbg.orgMinyan 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 candle-lighting time.


Chisuk emuna Congregation 232-4851 | www.chisukemuna.org [email protected]: Torah Trope class with Gerry Gorelick, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.Explore the musical system of trope for reading Torah. Learners of all abilities welcome.

CongregationBeth israel Lebanon | 273-2669Visit 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.orgFriday Night Shabbat Services 7:15 p.m.Location: Asbell Center, 262 West High Street, Carlisle.


historiC B’nai JaCoB Middletown | 319-3014www.bnai-jacob.orgHistoric B’nai Jacob Synagogue, Water and Nissley Streets in Middletown, offers a schedule of Shabbat and holiday services. 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.orgParticipate 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 shalom697-2662 | tbshalom.orgTemple 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 call the office at 697-2662 or check the website calendar for details, as well as updates on when Saturday Shabbat services will be held. Rabbi Daniel Grossman will lead Shabbat services on Friday, May 20 and June 10 and 24. Saturday morning Shabbat services, also led by Rabbi Grossman, will take place on May 21 and June 11 and 25 at 9:00 a.m. TBS’s Annual Spaghetti

Dinner and Raffle will be held on Sunday, May 15 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a pasta dinner prepared by the men of the Temple as well as entertainment, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Cost is a $50 ticket. $20 dinner/auction tickets may be purchased at the door the day of the event. Contact the office to purchase tickets. The Sisterhood Book Group will meet on Wednesday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Eileen Kranzel to discuss the book, “Orphan #8” by Kim van Alkemade. This group is open to all women. Please contact Eileen at [email protected] if you plan to attend.For details on upcoming Temple Beth Shalom services and events, check the website: http://tbshalom.org. temple ohev sholom233-6459 | www.ohevsholom.orgShabbat Service Friday, May 13, 2016, 7:30 PM, Sanctuary

Shabbat Service Friday, May 20, 2016, 6:00 PM, Lehrman Chapel

B’nai Mitzvah, Saturday May 21, 2016, 10:30 AM, Sanctuary

Shabbat Service Friday, May 27, 2016, 6:00 PM, Lehrman Chapel

Tot Shabbat, Saturday, May 28, 10:30 AM, Lehrman Chapel

Shabbat Service Friday, June 3, 2016, 6:00 PM, Lehrman Chapel

Confirmation Shabbat Services, Friday June 10, 2016, Sanctuary

B’nai Mitzvah, Saturday June 11, 2016, 10:30 AM, Sanctuary


May 13 ...... 7:55 p.m.

May 20 ...... 8:02 p.m.

May 27 ...... 8:08 p.m.

Candlelighting

l ife cycleMARK ALAN AARONSON

Mark Alan Aaronson, 58, of Mechanicsburg, passed away suddenly but peacefully in the comfort of his own home on Friday afternoon, April 8, 2016. Mark was born in Harrisburg, Pa on July 14, 1957 to Philip and Lottie (Gross) Aaronson. He was preceded in death by his parents and both maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Cindy (Hughey) Aaronson; two daughters Alexis Aaronson and Brittany (Aaronson) Luciano; son-in-law Jimmy Luciano; sisters Marilyn Miller and Sandra Rader; brother Paul Aaronson; aunts Henny Winstian and Stella Podolsky; cousins Shawn Winstian, Nikki Rudy, and Michael Jacob. In addition, Mark is survived by many nieces, nephews, and in-laws, all whom he loved dearly. Mark grew up in Harrisburg and attended Chisuk Emuna Hebrew School, Harrisburg Academy and Susquehanna High School. He also spent time in the Navy. Mark had many business adventures, but his favorite was with the family business, Aaron Gross Specialty Sales, where he had the pleasure of working closely with his father, wife, and brother-in-law, Greg Hughey. Mark deeply loved his family, enjoyed making others laugh, and helping others. His other passions were making fond memories, family vacations on cruises and to Disneyworld, treasure hunting for antiques and collectibles, being thrifty, fixing everything with duct tape, rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and indulging his sweet tooth. He also had a soft spot for animals, especially Chinese Shar Peis and his current “baby,” Louie the Papillon. A celebration of Mark’s life was held on Friday, April 22nd at Zimmerman-Auer Funeral Home. Arrangements were handled by Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Inc.

MAXIMILIAN ALTERMaximilian Alter, father of Beth El Temple member Joanne Sackman, has passed away. He was born in

Vienna, Austria in 1925 and immigrated to the United States in 1939. After serving in Patton’s 3rd Army during World War II, he attended Boston University and graduated with high honors in accounting in 1948, and then earned his CPA. He and his wife Ethel lived in Belmont, Massachusetts where they raised four children, and since 1994 have been in permanent residence in Florida. Max and Ethel would have been married 70 years in May. Surviving are Max’s wife Ethel Alter; daughter Joanne and Dr. Ira Sackman of Harrisburg; daughter Ferne and Dr. John Day of Lexington, MA; and son Dr. Richard Alter of Guilford, CT; grandchildren Paula and Marco Capasso of Shrewsbury, MA; Brenna Sackman of Baltimore, MD, Peretz Day of Manchester, NH, Dr. Tovah Day and Moshe Spinowitz of Brookline, MA, David Alter of Guilford, CT, Rachel Hardie of Sydney, Australia and Rebecca and Derek Pal of Sydney, Australia; and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Alter was predeceased by his daughter Arleen Hardie of Chicago, IL Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 27th at Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Sarasota, FL 34236 with interment to follow at Temple Beth Sholom Cemetery in Sarasota, FL. Memorial donations may be made to Jewish Family and Children’s Service, 2688 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, FL 34237 or World Jewish Congress, American Section, 501 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022.

DOLORES (BOLLINGER) KATZDolores (Bollinger) Katz translated from this earth, peacefully in her sleep, on Monday April 18, 2016 at home

in Debary, Florida. She never wanted anyone to know her real age; we will honor that in not mentioning it. Dolores is survived by her children; David and wife Sharon Katz of Hummelstown, PA; Deborah Katz Bressler of Lewisberry, PA and devoted “Fur Child” Jakie. Her grandchildren; Rachel and husband Paul Daniels, Andrew Bressler and fiancee Andrea Barry, Caleb and Max Katz as well as great-granddaughter Carolyn Daniels were a great source of pleasure to her. Sadly, she will never meet her second great-grandchild who will be arriving in September of this year. Dolores was born in Hanover, Pennsylvania to Ray and Almena Bollinger. She married Max Katz from Harrisburg Pennsylvania who preceded her in death in August of 2003. Dolores held positions with the Pentagon, Olmstead Air Force Base, NASA, Stephenson’s Equipment and Fine Line Homes. She and Max took an early retirement and moved to sunny Florida in 1985 where they spent many happy years. While in Florida, Dolores purchased a woman’s consignment shop and under her ownership it flourished to become one of the top consignment shops in Florida. Dolores then needed a new challenge and opened D’Jaines, a woman’s clothing boutique in De Land, Florida. She spent many happy years in this shop, and it was named one of the top women’s boutiques in Florida. Dolores had a great love of travel. She and Max loved to cruise and had many fine adventures. They took annual trips to the Caribbean and also cruised down the Amazon River and the coast of Canada and Alaska. They had just begun to branch out to Europe when Max was diagnosed with terminal cancer. They were able to have a last adventure, cruising the Greek Isles in a private yacht. Upon closing the shop, she was Max’s constant companion and caregiver during his three-year struggle with cancer. Dolores was a compassionate, caring and generous person. She was on the founding committee for the Gateway Center for the Arts in Debary, Florida and played an integral part in the planning and building of the center. Her synagogue, Temple Shalom of Deltona was her heart and its members, her Florida family. She held various leadership positions including Board President and most recently Secretary. She is a past member of Beth El Temple and B’nai B’rith Women in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She was a current member and contributor of the Jewish Federation of Flagler and Volusia Counties and Hadassah Women’s Zionist Organization of America. She joined her husband Max at Fort Indiantown Gap on April 22nd. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be sent to Temple Shalom of Deltona, P.O. Box 6560, Deltona, Florida 32735.

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