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December 11, 2015 | 29 Kislev, 5776 | Vol. 89; No. 25Published by The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg | Greater Harrisburg’s Jewish Newspaper

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By Patty SchwabFor those who know me, I typically prefer not to draw attention, but

in this instance, I felt compelled to do so. I wanted to share the weekend that my family and community just experienced. Bear with me as you read because the details are virtually impossible to describe. My reason for sharing… I want everybody to know how amazing our Community is and what it has to offer, and how lucky we all are. We need to keep promoting and encouraging our youth to stay involved, stay active, and thus stay proud!

Harrisburg was the host for the BBYO convention called Tournies the weekend of November 20-22. This is when BBG and AZA come together with Jewish teens from Allentown, all the Philadelphia chapters, Reading, York and other surrounding areas. They arrived Friday afternoon and stayed until Sunday, early evening. This means almost 400 teens were housed by families in Harrisburg. This means our JCC building - every single room - was filled with team-building activities, sports, leadership seminars, Jewish culture, and so much more. This means our Jewish teens met friends for life and shared stories together. We competed in dodgeball, basketball, volleyball, cake making, singing, dance, music, photography, chess, checkers, ping pong, water polo, and so much more. My girls could not get over the entire weekend of cheering, laughing, learning, growing, and feeling such a sense of pride to be a Jewish teen in Harrisburg. They were so incredibly proud! Every Jewish teen in Harrisburg should understand what BBYO does and represents. Every parent should ask how they can sign up their teen for BBYO. I am speechless as to the impact this weekend had on my kids. It was one of the best moments in their lives.

The next part of my weekend involves a bat mitzvah. One of my son’s very best friends whom he met at the EARLY LEARNING CENTER at the JCC had her bat mitzvah. Thus, we spent a lot of time at Temple celebrating this mitzvah with the family. The ELC and Summer Camp at the JCC is where everything started for my family. Friendships and bonds were made at age 2. For anybody in a big city, this seems impossible to understand, that true friendships started at age 2, but it is the absolute truth. The teachers and staff create an environment second to none with learning and Jewish pride a part of everything. All three of my kids attended the ELC and Summer Camps …and all three are still friends with many of their classmates.

My weekend ended with celebrating a surprise 60th birthday party for an amazing woman in our Community. We met while working on projects at the Silver Academy and through many other families. Within one weekend, my life came full circle. What’s my point? My point is to celebrate together because we have so much to be proud of. Get involved in something at the JCC - just one thing - and you will be amazed! Join us at the BIG EVENT on December 5th and celebrate our JCC! We are so incredibly lucky.

What one weekend meant to our Community What one weekend meant to my family

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A Message from Margie Adelmann, CEO

Jewish Federation of Greater HarrisburgAs I sat in the Mary Sachs Auditorium on a recent Sunday for the

Film Festival’s program “Very Semi-Serious” (which, by the way, was an

excellent program), I couldn’t help but think that in just a week’s time the

auditorium had been set and reset with tables and chairs and the scope

of events held. It started with about 350 guests enjoying the 5th annual

Dancing with our Community Stars event, and the next night nearly 200

participated in our annual Kristallnacht Holocaust education program.

Later in the week, the Cardozo and Maimonides Societies hosted a

joint learning program offering the film The Farewell Party followed by a

panel discussion about the delicate subject of assisted suicide attended by

nearly 100 people. The next day, the Mary Sachs was re-set for Shabbat

dinner for 300+ teens for the Regional BBYO Tournies Convention,

and that Saturday they gathered together again with many parents and

grandparents of local teens, host families and community members for

Havdalah services - nearly 400 strong! So by the time it was set again

for nearly 200 film enthusiasts on Sunday evening, the Mary Sachs

Auditorium had welcomed nearly 1,500 people - in 8 days! And that

doesn’t include the regular programming that took place in there through

the week.

Someone just asked me if many people comment that there aren’t many

programs to attend or ways to engage in the Federation and I replied

“occasionally!” They went on to say that it is remarkable how many

programs our Community has to offer, both inside and outside of the

walls of the JCC! I agree! By the time you read this, BIG NIGHT will

be a memory (our next issue of Community Review will have highlights

of the event as this one had to go to print before the event). I hope that

we can share that the Mary Sachs was again packed with our vibrant

community. As we begin our next 100 years, my hope is that the Mary

Sachs Auditorium and our JCC will continue to have weeks like the one

I am referring to, hosting diverse programs that engage our wonderful

community.

L’Shalom,

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By Seena ChritiMy husband and I had the honor to dance in Dancing with the Stars this year. It was a big challenge to learn how to dance

as a couple, but we really enjoyed the process and preparation leading towards it. I came up with the idea for a fundraiser, since I have a culinary arts background, to make a huge dinner in my house and ask all of our friends to make a donation to the JCC. We have no family in town and we have been here for a little more than 2 years, but we have so many people that we know and love very deeply. We had 28 people over and many more that could not make it to our house but still gave us a contribution for our fundraising efforts.

My big passion in life is Food and Culture, the history and the meaning of food. I planned a Mexican menu with some of the dishes that were served in the movie Like water for chocolate. I also chose the menu based on some articles that I have written in the Latin Newspaper that I edit called La Voz Latina and some TV segments that I have done on abc27 for Good Day PA.

It was hard work from day one. I really worked hard to get as many guests as possible in our house so there were lots of phone calls and emails involved. I had my house decorated with Mexican pottery and flags. I wanted to give them a real interactive experience with the food they were going to eat. So I set up a demo room with chairs and a decorated table for them to prepare some Chiles en Nogada, one of México’s most famous dishes prepared during the Independence Day on September 16th that is a very complicated and intricate dish that has the colors of the Mexican flag. Not only did they prepare it with me and ate it in a luscious buffet, but I also told them as many historic and symbolic facts as I could for them to take the whole experience with them.

We also formed some homemade bread called Pan de muerto (bread of the day of the dead in Mexico) explaining to them why it´s eaten and how it’s made, and I talked to them about Mole Poblano, another one of México’s national dishes, a sauce that has more than 26 ingredients in it, among them, nuts, seeds, fruits and of course chocolate.

I cooked for 4 days, loving every minute of it, losing myself in the smells and hypnotic vision of my boiling pot with Mole swirling in it, making amazing patterns.

It’s an incredible feeling when all that hard work translates into a very complex, beautiful and delicious feast that everybody enjoyed beyond expectations. I was able to transmit the beauty and all those deep feelings I have for that food, for my Mexican culture and for the love I feel in this place all in that meal, and they all felt it and appreciated it. My friend Judith Hodara even told me that it was so wonderful she cried!!!

All of them told me they had never tasted such refined and beautiful Mexican food in their lives, and that made me feel so good and happy. As I was talking to them during the Food demo, I told them that this was not only a fundraiser for the JCC, it was also a personal accomplishment, one of those things that lifts up your spirit and your soul.

They stayed for a long time; we even made a raffle of Mexican Talavera items from Puebla, Mexico, and I gave them the recipes and articles I had written with the dishes they ate.

I feel very blessed to have had the chance to do this fundraiser and mostly blessed to have so many friends that gave so much and came to our kitchen and tasted the flavors of our hearts.

To see the videos and recipes for this dishes go to www.foodwonderstv.com.

A MEAL OF A LIFETIME

Photo by Ali Waxman

Photo by Ali Waxman


By Cheryl Y. YablonThe JCC Senior Adult Club’s Thanksgiving luncheon was enjoyed by all. The food Sadie Brenner, Ramon

and Barb prepared was delicious. Thanks to all who volunteered their help for the day: Charlotte Siegel and Lois Morgan for setting tables, Roberta Krieger for collecting dues, Nancy Bayuk for being the Mistress of Ceremonies, Mel Krieger and Dan Kaplan for 50/50 sales and Ruth Stein, managing the day trip sign-ups. I would also like to give a special thank you to our staff: Linda Skulsky for collecting at the door and all who helped plate, serve and clean-up. Your combined efforts made for a very successful affair.

Our entertainment was great!! I would like to give a special thank you to Jeff Fields. We all enjoyed the wonderful concert he performed.

Don’t miss our New Year’s Luncheon on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 our Entertainment will “The Crescent City Circus”, a wonderful duo act of magic, juggling, comedy and much more! Please adhere to the reservation deadline of December 22, 2015 as the next day I purchase the necessary tableware and do the seating arrangements.

JCC THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON WAS A HIT!!!

By Seena ChritiMy husband and I had the honor to dance in Dancing with the Stars this year. It was a big challenge to learn how to dance

as a couple, but we really enjoyed the process and preparation leading towards it. I came up with the idea for a fundraiser, since I have a culinary arts background, to make a huge dinner in my house and ask all of our friends to make a donation to the JCC. We have no family in town and we have been here for a little more than 2 years, but we have so many people that we know and love very deeply. We had 28 people over and many more that could not make it to our house but still gave us a contribution for our fundraising efforts.

My big passion in life is Food and Culture, the history and the meaning of food. I planned a Mexican menu with some of the dishes that were served in the movie Like water for chocolate. I also chose the menu based on some articles that I have written in the Latin Newspaper that I edit called La Voz Latina and some TV segments that I have done on abc27 for Good Day PA.

It was hard work from day one. I really worked hard to get as many guests as possible in our house so there were lots of phone calls and emails involved. I had my house decorated with Mexican pottery and flags. I wanted to give them a real interactive experience with the food they were going to eat. So I set up a demo room with chairs and a decorated table for them to prepare some Chiles en Nogada, one of México’s most famous dishes prepared during the Independence Day on September 16th that is a very complicated and intricate dish that has the colors of the Mexican flag. Not only did they prepare it with me and ate it in a luscious buffet, but I also told them as many historic and symbolic facts as I could for them to take the whole experience with them.

We also formed some homemade bread called Pan de muerto (bread of the day of the dead in Mexico) explaining to them why it´s eaten and how it’s made, and I talked to them about Mole Poblano, another one of México’s national dishes, a sauce that has more than 26 ingredients in it, among them, nuts, seeds, fruits and of course chocolate.

I cooked for 4 days, loving every minute of it, losing myself in the smells and hypnotic vision of my boiling pot with Mole swirling in it, making amazing patterns.

It’s an incredible feeling when all that hard work translates into a very complex, beautiful and delicious feast that everybody enjoyed beyond expectations. I was able to transmit the beauty and all those deep feelings I have for that food, for my Mexican culture and for the love I feel in this place all in that meal, and they all felt it and appreciated it. My friend Judith Hodara even told me that it was so wonderful she cried!!!

All of them told me they had never tasted such refined and beautiful Mexican food in their lives, and that made me feel so good and happy. As I was talking to them during the Food demo, I told them that this was not only a fundraiser for the JCC, it was also a personal accomplishment, one of those things that lifts up your spirit and your soul.

They stayed for a long time; we even made a raffle of Mexican Talavera items from Puebla, Mexico, and I gave them the recipes and articles I had written with the dishes they ate.

I feel very blessed to have had the chance to do this fundraiser and mostly blessed to have so many friends that gave so much and came to our kitchen and tasted the flavors of our hearts.

To see the videos and recipes for this dishes go to www.foodwonderstv.com.

A MEAL OF A LIFETIME Kesher Israel Congregation’s

Thanksgiving Tradition

By Rabbi Akiva MalesFor the 15th year in a row, Kesher Israel Congregation prepared

and served a full Thanksgiving meal to Harrisburg's on-duty firefighters. (In 2010, this program was expanded to include Harrisburg's on-duty police officers as well.) Rather than spending Thanksgiving at home with family and friends, these hard-working local heroes were on call keeping our neighborhoods safe. Sharing a full Thanksgiving feast with them is KI's annual way of expressing its appreciation for their efforts on our behalf.

KI began this Thanksgiving program at the suggestion of Rabbi Dr. Chaim Schertz and Mark Powers in 2001. This effort followed the devastating attacks of 9-11 that occurred just months before. The loss of so many heroic firefighters that day caused the nation to realize how much those previously unsung heroes were willing to sacrifice for the public’s sake.

KI’s Thanksgiving program has attracted much attention outside of Harrisburg. Several other congregations and National Jewish organizations have contacted KI to learn how they could bring this project to their own communities. In fact, last year, the National Jewish Outreach Program (NJOP) encouraged all its affiliates to emulate KI’s Thanksgiving tradition.

As in past years, this heart-warming program was made possible by the dedicated volunteers and sponsors who generously shared their time and resources -- most notably, our friendly Linglestown Rd. Giant which once again donated seven frozen Empire turkeys.

KI thanks the volunteers and sponsors who enabled us to once again put the ‘Thanks’ in Thanksgiving.

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

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Another Fun Sip and Paint Party!The JCC recently hosted another successful Sip and

Paint party. Those in attendance enjoyed the evening

socializing with their friends and family while also creating

their “masterpieces.”

The JCC hopes to host another such party in the near

future.


Move over Wonder Woman, there is a new group of superheroes in town. Wearing Wonder Woman socks and bright capes, 13 Harrisburg JCC girls completed the Girls on the Run 5k on Sunday, November 22 at Hershey Park. The girls joined over 500 area girls for the great finale to their Girls on the Run Fall season.

The group of 3rd-5th graders began in September and started with running games and gradually built up to being able to run a 5K. The group of girls led by Terri Travers, Amy Bischof, Christiana Kasian and Sophie Kasian met twice a week for 10 weeks. In addition to running, the girls talked about self-esteem, leadership and friendship. They also completed a community service project. Each girl got to choose a running buddy - an adult in their life who they wanted to run with to help provide motivation every step of the way. The 13 Harrisburg JCC girls all completed the race with smiles on their faces and to the applause of their parents.

“The girls were all so proud of themselves, and that was what the program was all about. No matter the speed you move, the goal was to always keep moving forward. A great lesson in life, not just in running,” stated Travers. The Harrisburg JCC will be offering a spring program of Girls on the Run. Sign-ups will take place starting February 1. For more information, contact Terri at [email protected]

Wonder Girls: HBG JCC Girls Complete Girls on the Run 5K


The Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania celebrated its 10th Anniversary celebration on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at the Penbrook United Church of Christ. Speakers included Rabbi Jack Moline, national Executive Director of the Interfaith Alliance, headquartered in Washington, D.C., Reverend Sandra L. Strauss, Director of Public Advocacy for the Pennsylvania Council of Churches; and Rabbi Carl Choper, co-founder and President of The Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania. Rabbi Choper also serves as Executive Director of the Religion and Society Center.

A performance of the Unisingers from the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg added a highly appropriate musical voice. State Senator Ron Teplitz presented a citation focusing on the contribution The Interfaith Alliance has made to improve social justice in Pennsylvania. Senator Teplitz highlighted the need for people to work toward understanding each other despite differences, adding that this would not be easy, but that it would be worth the effort. Governor Wolf and Pennsylvania Representative Susan Helm also sent citations.

Rabbi Moline remarked that creating the Interfaith Alliance was a counterbalance to conservative groups claiming that the United States was a Christian nation. The Interfaith Alliance advocates for protecting faith and freedom, getting government out of religion and religion out of government. He urged that supporters be optimistic and use successes as a springboard to future achievements. Universal inclusivity is the goal. Supporters of the Constitution need to be alert to people such as Kentucky county clerk, Kim Davis, who tried to break her legal oath by denying marriage licenses to same sex couples. The lesson is that the Constitution trumps Biblical scripture. Rabbi Moline made the point that even atheists should take time to reflect or meditate in some space sacred to them even if they do not believe in a deity.

Rabbi Choper reported on the history and current activities of the Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania (TIA-PA). By focusing on shared values, TIA-PA has supported a variety of projects, programs and organizations doing valuable work. Among these projects are LGBT initiatives, diversity programs, interfaith events such as the Harmony Walk, the annual Commonwealth Interfaith Service, Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light, the annual 9/11 program, and working with Heeding Gods Call and the Community Responders’ Network and others.

Reverend Strauss reviewed her work early on with TIA-PA in the context of her work at the Pennsylvania Council of Churches. She detailed common concerns among social justice advocates including problems of mass incarceration. What is critical is reaching out to people focused on engaging in change. Ammon Ripple, a new Executive Board member of TIA-PA and an officer in Equality Pennsylvania noted that support of TIA-PA helped his mission of promoting social justice in Pennsylvania. A panel moderated by Buddhist Osho Geoff Dunaway followed the formal presentation. A reception followed, which included a display, highlighting both the history and current activities of The Interfaith Alliance. To learn more about the Interfaith Alliance and the Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania, including how offer support, please go to www.interfaithalliance.org.

Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

Israeli Folk Dance Classes, Sunday, January 3, 2016

Welcome in the New Year with targeted exercise! In collaboration with Susquehanna Folk Music Society (SFMS), the JCC is pleased to announce an afternoon of Israeli dancing with Erica Goldman. The two classes are open to the public and will be held in Mary Sachs Auditorium.

• 1:15–2:30pmIntermediate, Vigorous Dances This class focuses on high- energy dances, designed for teens/adults with prior exposure to Israeli dancing. Erica will teach to the skill (and energy!) levels of the class.

Fee payable at the door: $16 public /$12 members/ $10 teens

•2:45 – 4:00 pm Easy, Fun Folk Dances This class features lines and circle dance, both class and contemporary. It is a less- aerobic class, intended for those who prefer slower, more flowing dance forms.

Fee payable at the door: $16 public /$12 members/ $10 teens

Erica Goldman began dancing in New York as a child alongside her father, another folk dance fanatic. While a student at Brandeis University, she was director of the dance group, B'yachad and performed with several Boston-area Israeli dancetroupes.Everysummersince2004,shehasservedasdance director of Camp Alonim (outside Los Angeles), part ofwhat isnowtheAmericanJewishUniversity.From2004-2014,sheworkedfulltimeasanIsraelidanceinstructorinLosAngeles, where she also performed with the Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble; ran an enormously popular weekly Israeli dance session; and taught Israeli dance at New Community Jewish High School in L.A.

She has been involved for many years with the Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) and the iCenter for Israel education. She served as their designated Educator for the Goodman Initiative for Modern Israel History at Camp Alonim and subsequently joined the FJC’s Cornerstone Fellowship. With sponsorship by the FJC and funding from the AVI CHAI Foundation, she founded the program, Ma’agal (“circle”), an initiative to train Israeli dance specialists from across the U.S. to better deliver on the promise of Israeli dance education.

At present she is at Brandeis University, working to earn her MBA from the Heller School and an MA from the Hornstein Program for Jewish Professional Leadership. She is a proud Wexner Graduate Fellow.

For additional information, please contact [email protected] .

Senator Rob Teplitz reads the citation given to The Interfaith Alliance

ORDER YOUR 2016 MAH JONGG CARDS TODAYcards Will Be Purchased on January 28, 2016

The Harrisburg JCC Senior Adult Club is once again selling the National Mah Jongg League’s card for 2016.

The price of the 2016 card is $8.00 for a standard card and $9.00 for a large-print card.Please make your checks payable to the Harrisburg JCC Senior Adult Club and mail

them to:

CherylYablon•HarrisburgJCC•3301N.FrontSt.•Harrisburg,PA17110

By January 26, 2016. I will be paying for ONLY the number of cards ordered! The Mah Jongg League will mail your card to you in the spring. Thank you. Cheryl


The Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania celebrated its 10th Anniversary celebration on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at the Penbrook United Church of Christ. Speakers included Rabbi Jack Moline, national Executive Director of the Interfaith Alliance, headquartered in Washington, D.C., Reverend Sandra L. Strauss, Director of Public Advocacy for the Pennsylvania Council of Churches; and Rabbi Carl Choper, co-founder and President of The Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania. Rabbi Choper also serves as Executive Director of the Religion and Society Center.

A performance of the Unisingers from the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg added a highly appropriate musical voice. State Senator Ron Teplitz presented a citation focusing on the contribution The Interfaith Alliance has made to improve social justice in Pennsylvania. Senator Teplitz highlighted the need for people to work toward understanding each other despite differences, adding that this would not be easy, but that it would be worth the effort. Governor Wolf and Pennsylvania Representative Susan Helm also sent citations.

Rabbi Moline remarked that creating the Interfaith Alliance was a counterbalance to conservative groups claiming that the United States was a Christian nation. The Interfaith Alliance advocates for protecting faith and freedom, getting government out of religion and religion out of government. He urged that supporters be optimistic and use successes as a springboard to future achievements. Universal inclusivity is the goal. Supporters of the Constitution need to be alert to people such as Kentucky county clerk, Kim Davis, who tried to break her legal oath by denying marriage licenses to same sex couples. The lesson is that the Constitution trumps Biblical scripture. Rabbi Moline made the point that even atheists should take time to reflect or meditate in some space sacred to them even if they do not believe in a deity.

Rabbi Choper reported on the history and current activities of the Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania (TIA-PA). By focusing on shared values, TIA-PA has supported a variety of projects, programs and organizations doing valuable work. Among these projects are LGBT initiatives, diversity programs, interfaith events such as the Harmony Walk, the annual Commonwealth Interfaith Service, Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light, the annual 9/11 program, and working with Heeding Gods Call and the Community Responders’ Network and others.

Reverend Strauss reviewed her work early on with TIA-PA in the context of her work at the Pennsylvania Council of Churches. She detailed common concerns among social justice advocates including problems of mass incarceration. What is critical is reaching out to people focused on engaging in change. Ammon Ripple, a new Executive Board member of TIA-PA and an officer in Equality Pennsylvania noted that support of TIA-PA helped his mission of promoting social justice in Pennsylvania. A panel moderated by Buddhist Osho Geoff Dunaway followed the formal presentation. A reception followed, which included a display, highlighting both the history and current activities of The Interfaith Alliance. To learn more about the Interfaith Alliance and the Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania, including how offer support, please go to www.interfaithalliance.org.

Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

Senator Rob Teplitz reads the citation given to The Interfaith Alliance






The Silver Academy hosted its annual Grandparent and Special Person Day on Friday, November 6th. Over 70 grandparents, parents and special people joined us for an afternoon of fun and learning.

Each grade engaged and honored their special people in their own unique way. Ganeinu created a beautiful, intergenerational tree banner that will be hung inJewishHome.4thand5thgraderswrotecomicstripsbasedonhowtheir

special guests celebrated Chanukah. It was a wonderful way for grandparents and special people to get a taste of The Silver Academy classroom.

The afternoon concluded with a beautiful school-wide Kabbalat Shabbat where they chanted blessings, ate challah, sang songs and welcomed in Shabbat. We are so glad we were able to share this afternoon with our extended Silver Academy family and look forward to more celebrations together.

The Silver Academy Hosts Grandparents/Special Persons Day



Veterans at Jewish Home Campus HonoredThe Campus of the Jewish Home honored its veterans with an event that featured patriotic songs, refreshments, special recognition for veterans and an

appearance by the Color Guard of the Naval Junior ROTC of Harrisburg High School.Each veteran was recognized with a certificate, a pinning with an American flag pin, and a salute with thanks for service by Major B.D. Youngbluth, USMC (ret),

Senior Naval Science Instructor for the Junior ROTC.

Color Guard displays the American, U.S. Navy and POW-MIA flags.

A salute to Major Youngbluth

One Campus veteran even had this WWII uniform with Army Air Force patch and wings with propeller

Campus Activity Director Jess “pins” Bob Baron as Mike Shapiro looks on.

Major Youngbluth addresses the

crowd

Mrs. Cardella give the Color Guard cadets a hand with a rifle.



The JCC Senior Adult Club is very excited about our entertainment for our yearly New Year’s Eve luncheon. We are bringing in a couple from New Orleans who will really WOW our audience!

The Crescent Circus fuses international award-winning magic, circus arts featured on The Tonight Show and wildly interactive comedy. Performers Nathan Kepner, from Harrisburg, PA and Morgan Tsu-Raun, from Austin, TX, now reside in New Orleans and regularly perform for colleges and corporate events across the country.

Don’t miss this great show! Check out their video at www.CrescentCircus.com.

JCC SENIOR ADULT NEW YEAR’S PARTY

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2015 12:00 NOON


thursday, December 24 – Drive-in Movie DayCome to the JCC and enjoy a Movie on the big screen. Enjoy movie treats such as popcorn bar and drinks. Please pack a suit and towel, and lunch.Theprogramwillcloseat4:00

Monday, December 28 - amazing race/ ugly cake Decorating

We will divide in to teams and compete in different challenges throughout the building. We will then have a contest to see who can decorate the ugliest cake. Please pack a suit, towel and lunch.

tuesday, December 29 -trip to Get air and friendly’s

We will go to Sky Zone and bounce around. Afterwards head to Friendly’s for a delicious ice cream treat. Please pack a lunch, suit and towel.

Wednesday, December 30- Glow in the Dark Mad Science day

When the sun goes down, science lights up the night. Discover why some things glow-in-the-dark and how fireflies, fungi and creatures of the deep use cold light to luminesce. See the eerie green glow of a frozen shadow and try writing with light. Make “atomic slime that will glow in the dark. Please pack a lunch suit and towel.

Wednesday, December 31 – happy un-Birthday Pajama Party Pre new year’s Eve Party

No need to get out of your pajamas for this day. We will have a birthday party for everyone including a piñata, relays and many other treats. We will count down to noon and celebrate an early New Year’s Eve and enjoy a brunch. Please pack a suit and towel, lunch will be provided. The programwillcloseat4:00.

Winter Break at the J Kick off the wintertime blues by attending the Jcc holiday mini camp.

for: Kindergarten and older7:30 am – 6:00 pm

regular rate: $70/a day; Jcc Member Discount: $45/a day; full time after care: $40/a day rate for December 29: $80/regular rate; Jcc Member Discount: $55; full time after care: $50

Deadline is December 12.

to register, please contact the front office at 236-9555, ext. 0. if you have any questions, contact terry at 236-9555 ext. 3121 or [email protected].


synagogue lifeSpecial Cantorial Shabbaton at

Kesher Israel: A Tribute to Cantor Seymour Rockoff, z"l

Kesher Israel Congregation looks forward to welcoming world-renowned Cantor Yaakov

Motzen for a special Cantorial Shabbaton in tribute to our beloved Cantor Seymour Rockoff, z"l

over Presidents Day Weekend (February 12-13, 2016).

Cantor Yaakov Motzen is a native of Tel Aviv and the fifth generation in a

family of Cantors. He served as vice president of the Nachala organization

from 1973-1978, which was dedicated to entertaining wounded soldiers.

While living in Israel, Cantor Motzen also held the position of Chief Cantor in

Givatayim, Haifa, and Ramat Gan; and sang on Kol Yisrael radio and television.

Cantor Motzen served as a cantor in Montreal and Toronto from 1978

- 2005. He has performed in concert in many parts of the world, including

Australia, South Africa, England, Israel, and many cities across North America.

Additionally, Cantor Motzen has released over a dozen recordings of Jewish music.

Cantor Motzen is a proud father and grandfather, and when not "on the road",

he and his wife Marsha reside in Englewood, NJ. Perhaps most fittingly, the

Motzen and Rockoff families share a deep friendship spanning many years.

KI thanks our good friend Bobby Snyder who chose to mark his 73rd birthday

by sponsoring this special Cantorial Shabbaton as a tribute to Cantor Rockoff.

For close to three decades, Cantor Seymour Rockoff ensured that KI's services

were inspiring, dignified, and pleasant. Our congregation is profoundly

appreciative of Cantor Rockoff for all he did for us in his capacity as Chazan

-- and so much more.

This will be a KI Shabbos which you will not want to miss.

More details to follow soon.


synagogue life

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candlelighting

Beth el temple232-0556 | www.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], DEc. 11: ErevShabbatservice,4:20p.m.Sat. DEc. 12: Shabbat morning service begins at 9:15. Junior Congregation, 10:15 a.m. fri. DEc. 18: ErevShabbatservice,4:20p.m.Sat. DEc. 19: Shabbat morning service, 9:15 a.m. YiddishSingalong,withlightlunch,12:45p.m.Freeandopentocommunity.PleaseRSVPtosynagogueoffice,232-4851.thurS. DEc. 24: Annual Pasta Dinner fri. DEc. 25: ErevShabbatservice,4:25p.m.Sat. DEc. 26: Shabbat morning service begins at 9:15.

congregation Beth 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.


congregation Beth tikvah Carlisle | 245-2811 | www.bethtikvah.orgFriday Night Shabbat Services 7:15 p.m. Location: Asbell Center, 262 West High Street, Carlisle.


historic B’nai JacoB Middletown | 319-3014 | www.bnai-jacob.orgHistoric B’nai Jacob Synagogue, Water and Nissley Streets in Middletown, offers a schedule of Shabbatandholidayservices.WeareaCommunityShul,allarewelcome.Tel(717)319-3014Visit 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 throughFridayat6:45a.m.RoshChodeshandfastdaysat6:30a.m.Eveningservicesbeginat 20 minutes before sunset. Please join us for our 9 a.m. Shabbat morning services - followed by Kiddush. Please 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 the Shabbat services on Friday, December 18, January 8 and 22. Saturday morning Shabbat services, also led by Rabbi Grossman, will take place on December 19, January 9 and 23 at 9:00 a.m. For details on upcoming Temple Beth Shalom services and events, check the website: http://tbshalom.org.

temple ohev sholom233-6459 | www.ohevsholom.org


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