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Play For P.I.N.K.®

Left to right: Shari Dym, Marianne Caplan, Viki Zarkin

Marianne Caplan, Viki Zarkin and Shari Dym are all Breast Cancer Warriors. They joined together to fight this dreaded disease and help support the women of this community and have some fun along the way. These three ladies, along with a team of other breast cancer survivors, will be bringing PLAY FOR P.I.N.K. to the Country Club of Harrisburg on Monday, October 6. The day will host a shotgun golf tournament,

tennis round robin, yoga, zumba, cards, Maj, scarf dipping, a silent auction and a PINKBQUE. For more details about the event please go to [email protected]. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PlayforPINKhbg. This event is being sponsored by Pinnacle Health, Capital Blue Cross and Bob Ruth Ford locally.

Play For P.I.N.K.®, a 501(C)(3) charity, is a grassroots

other fundraisers. Play for P.I.N.K. (PFP) donates 100% of its proceeds to our sole beneficiary, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF), a non-profit organization founded by Evelyn H. Lauder. Our mission is to fund clinical and genetic research into the causes, cures and treatment of breast cancer. Each year (PFP) brings an estimated 30,000 women, men and children together to help in the fight against this deadly disease.

In 2013, PFP donated $4.25 million to BCRF which will fully fund 17 of the grants awarded by BCRF to the best and brightest scientists from top universities and academic medical centers across the United States and in Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and China. Since 1996, Play For P.I.N.K. has contributed $34 million to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Please visit www.playforpink.org.

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) advances the world’s most promising research to eradicate breast cancer in our lifetime. Founded by Evelyn H. Lauder in 1993, BCRF has raised more than $470 million to fuel discoveries in tumor biology, genetics, prevention, treatment, survivorship and metastasis. This year, BCRF invested $45 million in the work of more than 200 researchers at leading medical institutions across six continents. By spending 91 cents of every dollar on research and public awareness, BCRF remains one of the nation’s most fiscally responsible charities. BCRF is the only breast cancer organization with an “A+” from Charity Watch, and has been awarded a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator 11 times since 2002. Please visit www.bcrfcure.org.

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CommunityReview

Vol. 88 No. 19September 19, 2014

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A Message from Margie Adelmann, CEO Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg

The school year is well underway and our halls are buzzing

with students attending the Rabbi David Silver Academy, our

Brenner Family Early Learning Center and Hebrew High.

Children come to the JCC for both before and after school

care. You can feel the energy in our hallways, classrooms

and on the playground. For our students and teachers the

beginning of the school year is full of optimism and promise.

For me the start of the school year always gave me those same

feelings along with sense of renewed hope. This is also the

time when we wish each other Shana Tova, a happy New

Year as we celebrate Rosh Hashanah and the start of the

high holidays in our Jewish community. The holidays are a

time of reflection, renewal and hope, a time to concentrate

upon building new and rebuilding old relationships. Of new

beginnings, much likes the start of a new school year.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg and our JCC

rely on the generosity of our community. This generosity

comes in many ways- donations of time, talent and treasury.

As I reflect on this past year, I am truly grateful for these

gifts, for the patience and kindness that has been shown to

me and for the investment in our work. I look forward to this

coming year renewed and full of hope that we will continue

to grow. I am confident that with your continued support and

commitment our future is bright!

My article this issue is like my wish for you and your family,

short and sweet. I’d like to extend my wishes for a good,

sweet, New Year.

Shana Tovah Um’tukah,

PAULETTE KEIFER EXECUTIVE DIRECTORJEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA

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Following the retirement of, Howard Ross, the Jewish Community Foundation has appointed, Paulette Keifer, as Executive Director. A former resident of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Ms. Keifer has returned to her roots and comes to us with 18 years of experience in charitable gift planning. A strategic leader and visionary, she

PAULETTE KEIFER EXECUTIVE DIRECTORJEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA

thrives on inspiring members of the community to create legacy plans meaningful to them that will benefit Jewish and other causes they care about now and in the future.

For 13 years she was Executive Director of the Jewish Community Foundation of Northeast Florida where she led the organization to achieve significant success. Custodial and owned funds increased from $16 million to more than $70 million and Foundation was nationally recognized for achievements with Jewish Federations of North America’s Create a Jewish Legacy initiative.

She was the former Foundation Director of the Jewish Federation of Atlantic and Cape May Counties, New Jersey, where over 5 years she developed the Foundation and inspired many individuals to create Donor Advised, Trusts, and Legacy Funds. Ms. Keifer was their acting Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council and Women’s Division and served on the Yom Hashoah, Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Project Rebirth, Holocaust Survivors, and Seashore Gardens Hebrew Home Gala committees.

Ms. Keifer served on the boards of her synagogues in both Florida and New Jersey. Through her efforts individuals in both communities came to understand the significance and value of having a Jewish

community Foundation. Prior to Jewish communal work she was a consultant

to major corporations and for over 30 years involved in federal, state, and local political campaigns. She was a partner in a mortgage company, a legislative aide to a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, a political lobbyist, elected official, worked in Allentown and Lehigh County government, and was an advocate to local, state, and federal politicians for numerous private and non-profit organizations. On behalf of the Lehigh County Commissioner’s and Department of Human Services she designed and completed research. Results were provided to the U.S. Congress and led to policy changes.

When asked what motivated her to leave the private sector for Jewish communal work she replied, “My concern for the future of our people, heritage and traditions... Legacy giving is the vehicle through which we will ensure the financial stability of our Jewish Agencies and Synagogues. When we remember them with current and bequest gifts we ensure that generations to come will enjoy a vibrant Jewish community. Those who came before us built the Jewish community we enjoy. That was their legacy. What we do to ensure its future will be our legacy.”


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BONTON COMMUNITY DAY BOOKLETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM CHERYL AT 236-9555 EXT. 3115

“JCC Programs are funded by the Annual Campaign of the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg.”

Boy Scout Troop 1015 Honors New Eagle Scout

Troop 1015 is proud to add another Eagle Scout to our roster. Ariel Woodland completed a project where he repaired and re-graded the Genizah at the Kesher Israel's Cemetery.

The Genizah is where retired religious items and writings are buried once they are no longer usable. The Genizah at the Kesher Israel cemetery posed a significant hazard to passers by as the door was broken and unserviceable and the ground area around it was dangerously uneven. Ariel lead a project to re-grade that area of the cemetery and installed a new door and lock for the Genizah.

Ariel has been a member of Troop and Pack 1015, since he was 8 years old and has lead the Pack and Troop in many positions.

For more information about our Jewish Cub and Boy Scouts, please contact Ben Altman at [email protected].


Many people have stopped me in recent weeks to inquire about the developments in the Brenner Family ELC Children’s Garden. First, let me take the opportunity to thank each and every one of you who have reached out to me and offered your help, your encouragement or your kind words. It seems as if wherever I go… the grocery store, my synagogue, or here in the JCC, that people are interested and that the entire community is backing us on this massive undertaking. That means a great deal to us.

Since assuming my position as Master Gardener in mid-June, there has been a whirlwind of activity surrounding this project. Some of the things that had to be done were…. a soil test and then an amendment to the soil. After figuring out the proper mixture of organic compost and mushroom soil, it was delivered to the JCC, but not before we removed the baseball backstop and turned over the sod in that part of the field. The garden area had to be turned over several times before the organics were added. The garden was then turned again and leveled. We ordered special wood for the raised beds and purchased corners for them. My husband, Bob and I then built them, placed them and filled them with another type of organic soil. I have purchased fruit trees and bushes and the children and I have already planted the first bed; which is the Shabbat/Havdalah bed consisting of perennial herbs…sages, thymes, rosemary, lavender, mint and many others. This will fill the air with amazing fragrances and provide a multitude of flavors for our meals as we gather and cook next year. Whenever possible, the children of the ELC have helped, lending their enthusiasm and unbridled joy to the garden.

It has been very exciting and satisfying to me to watch a decades old dream come to life; to watch the garden begin to emerge from this plot of empty earth. It is art on a whole other level. Already, the original vision has changed, but only in the placement of things. All summer long I have watched the sun’s path across the sky, watching where it hits our garden and what time of the day. This has helped to make those placement decisions. This garden is a work in progress. It will change and evolve with new knowledge and with time.

Soon the trees, bushes and vines will be added along with a grape arbor, fence, gate and entrance arbor, teaching pavilion, runnel and solar greenhouse. In the spring, there will be so much more as the earth comes back to life and a whole new growing season begins. There are a couple more components to our new program, from the indoor/winter curriculum, coupled with the nutrition element to the introduction of the art program within our school which encompasses every age group and will directly relate to what the children are learning in their classrooms and in the Garden Center. If you have any questions about what we’re doing, stop by and visit…. We love to talk about it! Jodie Raffensperger

“Good farmers are artists. They paint the landscape with tomatoes, squash, corn beans and a cornucopia of other fruits and vegetables. Their tools are the rake, the hoe, the pitchfork, the shovel and the shears. Like all artists they seek to balance technique with heart and harmony.”

What’s Growing On In The GardenBy Jodie Raffensperger


Four Steps to Helping Your Child Handle Being Treated Unfairly

By Faye L Hall and Jeff L Merkert, JFS Family Based Program

Fall is quickly approaching, with cooler nights, back to school open houses, and expectations of packing

new book bags. Parents face many blessings and challenges with the start of a new school year. They love to

watch their children grow and learn, make new friends and connect with old, and take small steps towards

independence. Their children continually take on challenges and overcome them. Sometimes, children want

their parents to help with these challenges and solve the problem for them. Parents may even be asked to

intervene for their child with an authority figure.

Let’s look at this example about the Smith Family: During the first week of school, Corey complained his

new teacher did not like him and was mean! She made him move to the front of the classroom, away from his

best friend. Corey stated that he “was not even the one talking.” As mom heard Corey’s side of the story, she

felt the unfairness of being yelled at and having to change seats. Mom heard that this teacher had a reputation

of being overly strict.

What does a mom do under these circumstances? She does not want her child being treated unfairly, but she

knows her son cannot talk to his friends during instruction.

Family based staff offered four-steps for “handling” the problem but not solving it.

Take time and notice your emotional response to your child’s problem. You will have two opposing emotions:

glad the boys cannot talk to each other in class and the fear that your child is being treated unfairly.

Notice your child’s emotion. Children desire to have their feelings understood by their parents; to know they

share the same emotions. In this story, Corey desired mom to feel the unfairness. Allow yourself to feel the

unfairness. At this point, the parent and child will match affect (emotions).

After step 1 and 2, share your opposing feeling. Share your fear that your child cannot learn if others are

talking and how hard it is for teachers to teach when students are not listening. If the child does not seem able

to share the opposing emotion, repeat steps 2 and 3 until accomplished.

Hand the problem back to the child and demonstrate confidence that he or she can handle it.

Using these steps, Mom followed this plan, Corey’s mom noticed that she was sad for her son, who looked

forward to being with Brian this school year. She also knew if Corey and Brian were together, they may talk

about their newest Lego set or a favorite TV show and miss instruction.

Mom said, “I hate it when I feel like I am being treated unfairly. I would be afraid that my teacher did not like

me either. It is hard when you cannot talk to you friends. I never liked sitting in front of the classroom. I think

your teacher has a reputation for being strict.” At the end of these statements, Corey was nodding his head and

thought mom would call the school to get his seat reassigned. He and mom were on the same page.

He listened attentively when mom put some new words on that “page.”

Mom shared her concern about talking during class. “Important things could be missed and you would feel

mad if you did not hear an assignment,” she said. Corey argued, “I wasn’t the one talking.”

(Repeating step 2) Mom said, I know, that is what is really hard, but I can see where it would be difficult to tell

who was talking. Your teacher may need some time to figure out where the problem is. Really, Corey, sometimes

you do talk when you are supposed to be quiet,” she said with a smile. Corey returned her smile and reluctantly

agreed.

Mom said, “This is a tough situation. What do you want to do about it? I cannot wait to see how you handle

the problem.”

Corey decided that he would prove to his new teacher that he would not talk to friends in class. Then he could

ask to be moved from the front row.

School offers children the opportunity to learn social skills, how to deal with difficult people, and what

works and does not work in society. It is a testing ground with great supervision. Parents risk being caught

in the child’s one-sided point of view, rescuing, and robbing the child from opportunities for learning. Other

parents may become dismissive of a problem, which prevents the co-regulation and validation of emotions that

would most benefit the child. Parents are obligated to help their children reflect and evaluate situations from

many perspectives. These small steps in handling difficulties increase your child’s distress frustration tolerance,

objectivity, and self-assurance, all of which lead to adults who can handle their problems.


SAVE THE DATE!!!WELL KNOWN THEATER HISTORIAN AND ACTOR

DIANE STEINBRINK,WILL BRING HER ONE-WOMAN PRESENTATION:

NEIL SIMON: FROM BRIGHTON BEACH TO BROADWAY TO THE SENIOR CLUB LUNCHEON ON OCTOBER 30, 2014

Diane Steinbrink grew up in Brooklyn, NY and started taking drama classes at age 9.

“I loved it!” she said. Woody Allen and the late Erich Segal were her classmates at Midwood High School.

But Steinbrink knew an acting career was not the path to security, so she studied speech therapy at Adelphi University. Yet, she still kept her interest in theater. She met her husband, Philadelphia Rabbi Richard Steinbrink while he was attending Hebrew Union Rabbinical College in New York. The couple lived in Somerville, Somerset County, Red Bank, Monmouth County and then to St. Louis, Missouri, before making their home in Philadelphia, PA.

When they moved to Philadelphia, Ms. Steinbrink returned to the theater. First, as an actor, then as a coordinator of Plays for Living, a series of docudramas with social messages. She then went on to produce and facilitate Jewish Family and Children’s Services’ Anne Frank Theater project.

Several years ago, she created her current project, a biographical look back at theatrical icons, accompanied by dramatic readings in her one-woman show. For this program, Ms. Steinbrink will explore the life and career of Neil Simon, and explain how his background influenced his plays. “This particular show is an audience favorite,” said Steinbrink. “Simon has so much to tell us about life-and Jewish life. He does it with incredible wit and style.” The Neil Simon program features monologues from some of Simon’s funniest, most beloved and poignant character from the plays “Broadway Bound,” “Lost in Yonkers,” “Forty-five Seconds from Broadway” and “The Dinner Party.”

“I feel both exhausted and exhilarated each time I do this program,” said Steinbrink.

“And I love the idea that I can share with an audience the special pride and joy of Jewish creativity.”

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to hear Ms. Steinbrink’s lecture. Make your reservations early by calling Cheryl at 236-9555 Ext. 3115 by October 23, 2014. Cost for those not belonging to the JCC Senior Adult club is $15/ Senior Adult Club members cost is your regular lunch donation.

This program is being underwritten by the Maurice & Leona Rapoport Senior Citizens Fund.

The school year is well underway and our halls are buzzing with students attending the Rabbi David Silver Academy, our Brenner Family Early Learning Center and Hebrew High. Children come to the JCC for both before and after school care. You can feel the energy in our hallways, classrooms and on the playground. For our students and teachers the beginning of the school year is full of optimism and promise. For me the start of the school year always gave me those same feelings along with sense of renewed hope. This is also the time when we wish each other Shana Tova, a happy New Year as we celebrate Rosh Hashanah and the start of the high holidays in our Jewish community. The holidays are a time of reflection, renewal and hope, a time to concentrate upon building new and rebuilding old relationships. Of new beginnings, much likes the start of a new school year.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg and our JCC rely on the generosity of our community. This generosity comes in many ways- donations of time, talent and treasury. As I reflect on this past year, I am truly grateful for these gifts, for the patience and kindness that has been shown to me and for the investment in our work. I look forward to this coming year renewed and full of hope that we will continue to grow. I am confident that with your continued support and commitment our future is bright!

My article this issue is like my wish for you and your family, short and sweet. I'd like to extend my wishes for a good, sweet, New Year. Shana Tovah Um’tukah,

The Silver Academy Starts Another School Year

A PROGRESSIVE JEWISH VOICE IN CENTRAL PA

New Advocacy Group Presents Community ProgramSunday, October 12, 4:00 pm at JCC

The Sukkah at the JCC is the place for a very special program presented by A Progressive Jewish Voice in Central PA (PJV), a newly organized study and advocacy group dedicated to promoting awareness of and practical action surrounding contemporary social justice issues.

PJV’s introductory program will take place on Sunday, October 12 at 4:00 p.m. In addition to discussion of “Why PJV?”, the program will feature Harrisburg native Eli Staub who now resides in Washington, DC and is actively involved in economic and social justice issues in his community and beyond.

A Progressive Jewish Voice in Central PA is an informal group of individuals in our community who share common concerns and represents the values of social and economic justice that have characterized Jewish teaching and practice from the Torah to the present day. The Torah teaches that economic and social well-being for all is the foundation of a just and compassionate society. As a group, PJV seeks to identify issues of social and economic injustice in American society, study those issues, inform ourselves of relevant Jewish teaching, and promote appropriate action. The October 12 event is the first in a series of PJV programs planned for the coming year.

Eli Staub will discuss the “Breadth of the Progressive Jewish Movement” of social advocacy from a national perspective. Eli serves as deputy

director of research for the Service Employees International Union, where economic, industry and corporate research is conducted to help low-wage workers build power through organizing, collective bargaining and public policy. He has served on the board of directors of Jews United for Justice, which organizes the DC area Jewish community on local community social justice issues, and he currently serves on the board of Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice, which is a leading organization focused on organizing the American Jewish community to promote social justice in our communities and nationwide. Eli and his wife Kavitha and two young children Priya and Ezra are members of Congregation Adas Israel and are active in Tikkun Leil Shabbat, a local independent minyan that they helped start.

Please join us for an informative presentation and spirited discussion as we welcome Eli back to our community for this program. Learn more about A Progressive Jewish Voice in Central PA and the many ways that progressive American Jews are organizing to advance social justice around the country. As we celebrate in our community Sukkah the Jewish harvest holiday of Sukkot, we welcome your interest and participation. For more information, you may call Ted Merwin 439-4584, Ellie Rabin 991-3604, or Charlie Wilson 236-7433.


“A perfect day is the only way to describe our Youth Triathlon on Sunday, August 24” stated Assistant Executive Director Andrea Weikert. The first annual Harrisburg JCC youth triathlon co-sponsored by Pinnacle Health focused on creating a fun exercise experience for young athletes in the Harrisburg area. Participants ranging in age from 5 to 12 swam, biked and ran their way through the course. The event had five heats in order to keep the participants properly spaced out. Participant Elaina Ward commented, “It was exhausting but really fun” her younger sister Marisa agreed and wanted other children in the area to know “You need to do this triathlon next year.”

Participants were not alone in enjoying the event. Volunteers and parents all left the JCC with smiles on their faces. According to Mandy Cheskis, “Our girls

had a great time and were very proud of themselves. It was great to see all of the parents cheering for all the kids as they crossed the finish line. We were so impressed with everyone trying so hard. It was a great event and it seemed that kids and parents alike had a great time. “

The 25 participants all received a t-shirt and a certificate for completing the event. “We are thrilled with the results of hosting our first triathlon. I think every child who participated had a lot of fun. I can’t wait to see the event grow for next year” stated Terri Travers, Sports, Fitness and Recreation Director. For more information on upcoming Sports and Fitness programs please contact Terri at [email protected]

HBG JCC First Annual Youth Triathlon a Huge Success


had a great time and were very proud of themselves. It was great to see all of the parents cheering for all the kids as they crossed the finish line. We were so impressed with everyone trying so hard. It was a great event and it seemed that kids and parents alike had a great time. “

The 25 participants all received a t-shirt and a certificate for completing the event. “We are thrilled with the results of hosting our first triathlon. I think every child who participated had a lot of fun. I can’t wait to see the event grow for next year” stated Terri Travers, Sports, Fitness and Recreation Director. For more information on upcoming Sports and Fitness programs please contact Terri at [email protected]


Ages: 11 to 15 years Dates: Sundays, October 12 & October 19Time: 12:30 – 4:00 pm

Attendance at both sessions is required to receive certification.Min: 8 participants

Cost: Regular Fee: $80; JCC Member Discount: $60Location: Jewish Community Center

Description: What you need to know and what every parent wantsin a safe and responsible babysitter!

The Babysitter’sTraining course can help you—• Care for children and infants. • Be a good leader and role model.

• Make good decisions and solve problems.• Keep the children you baby-sit and yourself safe

• Handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and household accidents.• Write resumes and interview for jobs. • And much more!

To register for this class please call the JCC at 236-9555, ext. 0. Questions?? Contact Andrea at 236-9555, ext. 3108 or [email protected]


Best Wishes for a Happy & Healthy New

Year

Marty & SteveLamonoff

New Year’s Greetings from

Jack & Penny Ogun

L’Shana TovaRob, Randi, Ben & Adam Teplitz

L’Shana TovaRuth and Chuck Kline

Best Wishes for a Happy & Healthy New Year

Doris and Kurt Moses

Best Wishes for a Happy & Healthy New

Year

Harold G. Leibenson

Elayne A. Leibenson

Marlene & Herm Minkoff Wish Family & Friends a Happy

New Year

Raphael and Dorothea Aronson Wish Family & Friends a Happy

New Year

Wishing You a New Year of Health, Happiness & Peace

Sue & Arthur Dym & Family

May the New Year Bring You Blessings, Health

and Nachas!

Corey and Luann Stein& Ruth


Chisuk Emuna THE DAYS OF AWE and FALL FESTIVAL SERVICES SCHEDULE 2014/5775Please join us for Selichot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat

Torah as we begin the Jewish year and celebrate our holidays as a Chisuk Emuna family.

Saturday, September 20th Pre-Selichot Program 8:30 pm, Selichot Service 10:30 pm

Erev Rosh Hashanah, Wednesday, September 24th

Mincha/Afternoon Service and Maariv/Evening Service 6:40 pm

Candle lighting for first night of Rosh Hashanah 6:41 pm

Rosh Hashanah Day I, Thursday, September 25th

Shacharit/Morning Service 8:30 am

Community Tashlich Service at Susquehanna River across from Beth El Temple, 6:10 pm

Followed by Mincha and Maariv at Beth El, beginning at 6:40 pm

Candle lighting for second night of Rosh Hashanah after 7:41 pm

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18Senior Lunch Program, 10 a.m., JCC, Program: Bingo

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21JCC 5K and Open House, 8:30 a.m., JCC

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23Senior Lunch Program, 10 a.m., JCC,

Program: Dr. Donald Koones “People of Courage: Sacagawea, 12:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 EREV ROSH HASHANAHBUILDING CLOSES AT 6 P.M.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 ROSH HASHANAHBUILDING CLOSED

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 ROSH HASHANAHOFFICES CLOSED

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30Senior Lunch Program, 10 a.m., JCC,

Program: BLGees Trio, 12:30 p.m.Federation Board Mtg., 7 p.m., JCC

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 EREV YOM KIPPUR

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

community calendar


Best Wishes for a Happy & Healthy

New Year

Margie Sherman,Julie Sherman,Marty Rogoff

Wishing You a New Year of Health,

Happiness & Peace

The Minkoff Family

Best Wishes for a Happy & Healthy New Year

Doris & Kurt Moses and Family


New Year

Marty andSteve Lamonoff

Best Wishes for a

Happy & Healthy

New Year

Harold G. Leibenson

Elayne A. Leibenson


New Year

David Herman andRabbi Peter Kessler

L’Shana TovaThe Teplitz Family

L’Shana TovaRuth and Chuck Kline

Wishing You a New Year of Health, Happiness & Peace

Sue and Arthur Dymand Family

L’Shana Tova!CommunityHolidayGreetings

Rosh Hashanah Day II, Friday, September 26th

Shacharit 8:30 am

Mincha 6:35 pm

Candle lighting – 6:38 pm

Shabbat Shuvah/Sabbath of Repentance,

Friday, September 26th Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv following Mincha at 6:35 pm

Saturday, September 27th Shacharit 9:15 am, Mincha and Maariv 6:40 pm

Fast of Gedaliah, Sunday, September 28th

Shacharit 8:30 am, Mincha/Maariv 7:15 pm

Erev Yom Kippur, Friday, October 3rd

Mincha 2:00 pm

Kol Nidre 6:15 pm


Yom Kippur, Saturday, October 4th

Shacharit 9:00 am

Mincha 5:00 pm

Ne’ilah 6:30 pm

Erev Sukkot, Wednesday, October 8th

Mincha/Maariv 6:15 pm

Candle lighting for first night of Sukkot – 6:18 pm

Sukkot Day I, Thursday, October 9th

Shacharit 9:15 am, Mincha/Maariv 6:15 pm

Candle lighting for second night of Sukkot – after 7:18 pm

Sukkot Day II, Friday, October 10th

Shacharit 9:15 am, Mincha 6:15 pm


Chol Hamoed/Intermediate Days of Sukkot

Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot

Friday, October 10th Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv to follow Mincha that begins at 6:15 pm

Saturday, October 11th Shacharit 9:15 am, Mincha/Maariv 6:20 pm

Sunday, October 12th Shacharit 8:30 am, Maariv 7:15 pm

Monday, October 13th Shacharit 6:45 am, Maariv 7:15 pm

Tuesday, October 14th Shacharit 6:45 am, Maariv 7:15 pm

Wednesday, October 15th Hoshanah Rabbah Shacharit, 6:30 am

Erev Shemini Atzeret, Wednesday, October 15th

Mincha/Maariv 6:05 pm


Shemini Atzeret, Thursday, October 16th

Shacharit (includes Yizkor, Prayers of Remembrance) 9:15 am, Mincha 6:05 pm

Erev Simchat Torah Celebration, Thursday, October 16th

Simchat Torah Maariv 7:00 pm

Simchat Torah eve candle lighting after 7:08 pm

Simchat Torah, Friday, October 17th

Shacharit 9:15 am, Mincha 6:05 pm, followed by Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv


Mama Doni’s Nefesh Mountain Brings Bluegrass like You’ve Never

Heard It to Chisuk EmunaAward-winning musicians Doni “Mama Doni” Zasloff and

Eric Lindberg will perform as Nefesh Mountain at Chisuk Emuna Congregation in Harrisburg on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 8:30pm. Nefesh Moutain seamlessly blends songs in the Jewish tradition with Bluegrass, American Old-Time, Folk, and Celtic musical styling for a unique evening of storytelling, original and traditional American melodies, and two-part harmonies. Backed by guitar, banjo, dobro, and mandolin, the duo will make their Central Pennsylvania premiere for a family-friendly evening of foot-stomping, toe-tapping joyful and life-affirming music.

Nefesh Mountain is the latest project from three-time Parent’s Choice Award Winner Doni “Mama Doni” Zasloff. Mama Doni performs over 100 concerts a year with producer and multi-instrumentalist Eric Lindberg and has been featured in The New York Times, LA Times, Boston Globe, Time Out New York, The Today Show, and Good Day New York. She also hosted her own hour-long live SIRIUS XM radio show in 2012 and 2013.

Tickets for the evening are $12.50 for Seniors 60+ and Children 10-18, $25 for Adults, and $65 for a family of four. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Doors open at 7:30pm. Raffle tickets for a huge selection of themed baskets will be available for sale prior to the evening’s music. The raffle drawing will take at the conclusion of the concert.

Tickets can be purchased online by clicking on TicketLeap at www.chisukemuna.org or by sending a check to Chisuk Emuna Congregation, P.O. Box 5507, Harrisburg, PA 17110 (please write “Bluegrass” on the memo line). All tickets will be available at the Will Call table the evening of the event.

For further information, please contact Linda Laff at 717-385-0077.

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From Harrisburg to Afghanistan: KI Reaches Out to Jewish GIs

By Rabbi Akiva MalesDo you remember how great it felt to receive a care package from back home when you were off at camp

or school? What if you were an active-duty Jewish soldier out in the field during the High Holiday season -- instead of a camper or college student? Can you imagine how lonely it must feel to be away from family and friends -- and the comforts of home -- during such a special time of the year? Now imagine how a deployed Jewish soldier must appreciate receiving a care package during the High Holidays.

Kesher Israel Congregation decided that it wanted to play some role in lifting the spirits of our brave soldiers who were so far removed from a normal Yom Tov setting. After getting in touch with Lieutenant Colonel (Rabbi) Shmuel Felzenberg – a US Army chaplain currently stationed in Afghanistan -- I confirmed that he would be happy to distribute Shanah Tovah "pick-me-up items" to Jewish GIs on behalf of KI.

After filling three large boxes with generously donated Kosher treats and useful goods, KI shipped our packages off to Afghanistan in August – more than a full month before Rosh Hashanah. Rabbi Felzenberg recently e-mailed me that KI's packages arrived intact prior to Rosh Hashanah, and that he gladly shared their contents with many of our very appreciative Jewish GIs in Afghanistan.

When I first started e-mailing Chaplain Felzenberg, I learned that he was also in desperate need of 40 Rosh Hashanah / Yom Kippur Machzorim (holiday prayer books) for the High Holiday services he planned on running for the Jewish troops in his area. KI’s leadership immediately jumped at the opportunity to participate in this Mitzvah, and asked me to send 40 of KI’s extra Machzorim to Chaplain Felzenberg that very day. An incredibly appreciative Rabbi Felzenberg e-mailed me several weeks before Rosh Hashanah to let me know that KI’s Machzorim had arrived at his base in Afghanistan in perfect condition, and that he would now be able to conduct proper High Holiday services for the Jewish GIs in his locale.

KI’s membership is proud to have played a significant role in enabling our country’s brave servicemen / women’s to celebrate this year’s High Holidays. I thank everyone who helped make this wonderful project possible.

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

Empowering our High Holiday PrayersBy Rabbi Akiva Males

Each year before Rosh Hashanah, Ricki Gold leads Kesher Israel Congregation’s effort to send care packages to our synagogue’s college students. I thought the readership of the Community Review would enjoy the letter that accompanied this year’s packages.

September 2014Dear Kesher Israel Students, I hope you are well and off to a great new academic year. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are closing

in fast. Before we know it, we’ll be standing before G-d and asking Him to bless us with a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. Wouldn’t our prayers carry more weight if we made it our business to help others around us in need first? That way, we could turn to G-d and ask to be treated in the manner we’ve been treating others.

I recently had a chance to catch up with “Josh” - a childhood friend from Cleveland, OH. In the course of our conversation, he told me how he just helped “Mark” – another friend who we both grew up with – find a new job in New York City. In many ways, Mark had been dealt a rough hand over the past few years. I told Josh how this new job – and the dignity it would provide Mark with – might very well be the opportunity Mark needed to put his life back on track.

What a great way for Josh to go into the New Year. He can feel good about helping a friend potentially turn his life around. He can also turn to G-d on Rosh Hashanah and enhance his prayers by saying something like, “G-d, You know how hard I worked at helping my friend out. I’m all about looking out for others and doing what I can for them. How about treating me in the same manner?”

As Rosh Hashanah approaches, let’s all try and look for ways to help those around us. When we do, we’ll feel good about ourselves and also have a great way to empower our High Holiday prayers.

Layala and I wish you a happy and healthy New Year!

Sincerely, Rabbi Akiva Males

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


synagogue life life cycleBETH 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 candlelighting time.


CHISUK EMUNA CONGREGATION 232-4851 | [email protected] 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.

THE DAYS OF AWE and FALL FESTIVAL SERVICES SCHEDULE 2014/5775

Please join us for Selichot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah as we begin the Jewish year and celebrate our holidays as a Chisuk Emuna family.

Saturday, September 20th Pre-Selichot Program 8:30 pm, Selichot Service 10:30 pmErev Rosh Hashanah, Wednesday, September 24th

Mincha/Afternoon Service and Maariv/Evening Service 6:40 pmCandle lighting for first night of Rosh Hashanah 6:41 pm

Rosh Hashanah Day I, Thursday, September 25thShacharit/Morning Service 8:30 amCommunity Tashlich Service at Susquehanna Riveracross from Beth El Temple, 6:10 pmFollowed by Mincha and Maariv at Beth El, beginning at 6:40 pmCandle lighting for second night of Rosh Hashanah after 7:41 pm

Rosh Hashanah Day II, Friday, September 26thShacharit 8:30 amMincha 6:35 pmCandle lighting – 6:38 pmShabbat Shuvah/Sabbath of Repentance,Friday, September 26th Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv following Mincha at 6:35 pmSaturday, September 27th Shacharit 9:15 am, Mincha and Maariv 6:40 pmFast of Gedaliah, Sunday, September 28thShacharit 8:30 am, Mincha/Maariv 7:15 pm

Erev Yom Kippur, Friday, October 3rd Mincha 2:00 pmKol Nidre 6:15 pmCandle lighting – 6:27 pmYom Kippur, Saturday, October 4th Shacharit 9:00 amMincha 5:00 pmNe’ilah 6:30 pm

Erev Sukkot, Wednesday, October 8th Mincha/Maariv 6:15 pmCandle lighting for first night of Sukkot – 6:18 pm

Sukkot Day I, Thursday, October 9thShacharit 9:15 am, Mincha/Maariv 6:15 pm

Candle lighting for second night of Sukkot – after 7:18 pmSukkot Day II, Friday, October 10th

Shacharit 9:15 am, Mincha 6:15 pmCandle lighting – 6:15 pmChol Hamoed/Intermediate Days of SukkotShabbat Chol Hamoed SukkotFriday, October 10th Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv to follow Mincha that begins at 6:15 pmSaturday, October 11th Shacharit 9:15 am, Mincha/Maariv 6:20 pmSunday, October 12th Shacharit 8:30 am, Maariv 7:15 pmMonday, October 13th Shacharit 6:45 am, Maariv 7:15 pmTuesday, October 14th Shacharit 6:45 am, Maariv 7:15 pmWednesday, October 15th Hoshanah Rabbah Shacharit, 6:30 am

Erev Shemini Atzeret, Wednesday, October 15thMincha/Maariv 6:05 pmCandle lighting – 6:08 pm

Shemini Atzeret, Thursday, October 16thShacharit (includes Yizkor, Prayers of Remembrance)9:15 am, Mincha 6:05 pm

Erev Simchat Torah Celebration, Thursday, October 16thSimchat Torah Maariv 7:00 pmSimchat Torah eve candle lighting after 7:08 pmSimchat Torah, Friday, October 17th Shacharit 9:15 am, Mincha 6:05 pm, followed by Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv

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.org


HISTORIC B’NAI JACOB Middletown | 319-3014 | www.bnai-jacob.orgHistoric B’nai Jacob Synagogue located at Water and Nissley Streets Middletown will conduct High Holy Days Services:Erev Rosh Hashanah Evening Service Wednesday, September 24th at 7:30 pmRosh Hashanah Morning Service Thursday, September 25th at 9:15 amRosh Hashanah Evening Service Thursday, September 25th at 7:30 pmErev Yom Kippur - Kol Nidre Service Friday, October 3rd at 7:00 pmYom Kippur Morning Service Saturday, October 4th at 9:15 amYiskor Service with Reading of the Names Saturday, October 4th at 11:00 amMincha Service Saturday October 4th at 5:00 pmNeilah Service Saturday, October 4th at 7:45 pm followed by Break-the-Fast We are a Community Shul, all are welcome. Tel 717-319-3014. Visit website for more information


KESHER ISRAEL CONGREGATION238-0763 | 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 Kiddush. All members of the greater Harrisburg Jewish community who are not affiliated with any local synagogue/temple are invited to join the Kesher Israel Congregation as our guests for the 5775/2014 High Holiday Services.

Rosh Hashanah – September 25 and 26Morning services begin at 8:00 AMShofar - 11:00 AM

Yom Kippur – October 3Kol Nidre - 6:28 PM

October 4Morning services begin at 8:00 AMShofar and End of Fast - 7:26 PM

L’shana tovah!May the new year bring you blessings, health, and nachas.Please contact our Office Manager, Cecelia Baker, at ( 717) 238-0763, to reserve your complimentary seats today.


TEMPLE BETH SHALOM 697-2662 | www.tbshalom.orgTemple Beth Shalom’s Friday evening Shabbat Services are at 7:15 p.m. followed by an oneg in the social hall. The Sisterhood Book Group will meet on Tuesday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Jennie Kornfeld, to discuss the book, “Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell. Explores the process by which people make decisions, explaining how the difference between good and bad decision-making is directly related to the details on which people focus, and offers advice on how to improve decision-making skills. All women are welcome! Please contact Jennie Kornfeld at [email protected] if you plan to attend. The Erev Rosh Hashanah service will begin at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24. The first and second day Rosh Hashanah services on September 25 and 26 will begin at 9:00 a.m. Kol Nidre will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 3. Yom Kippur services will be at 9:00 a.m. on October 4, with the Mincha/Yizkor and Neilah service at 5:15 p.m. The Neilah service will be followed by a Break-the-Fast meal in the Fellowship Hall. For information on High Holiday services or tickets, please check out http://tbshalom.org or call the office at 697-2662.


TEMPLE OHEV SHOLOM 233-6459 | www.ohevsholom.org


synagogue life life cycleALBERT H GREENBERG

Albert H Greenberg of Boca Raton, FL, and formerly of Harrisburg, PA passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2014. Born on August 24, 1925, Albert Greenberg was the son of Isadore Greenberg and Ida (Kramer) Greenberg. He was the president of Greenberg’s Stores, Inc., and was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Edna Greenberg; son Dr. Gary A. Greenberg of Harrisburg; daughters Lisa Avery of Yardley, PA, and Susan Horenstein of New City, NY. Funeral services were held at Beth El Cemetery on Monday, August 25 with Rabbi Eric Cytryn officiating. Charitable donations can be made in memory of Albert Greenberg through Beth El Temple.

KENT J. REESEKent J. Reese, 82, formerly of Camp Hill, died

August 26, 2014, at Maplewood Assisted Living, Bethany Village, Lower Allen Twp. He was a retired funeral director and owner of the former Reese Funeral Home, a retired employee of PennDOT, District 8-0, and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the Lions Club of Harrisburg and Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Camp Hill. Surviving are his wife, Suzanne Evitts Reese; a daughter, Peggy (Gary) Luft, of Mt. Joy; a son, Ted (Lori) Reese of Harrisburg; a brother, Richard K. Reese of Swainton, NJ; a sister, Margaret Fearon of Maine; a step-brother, William (Sandy) Longenecker, of Mechanicsburg; a step-sister, Christa Boyer of Harrisburg; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held on Friday, August 29. Burial was in St. John’s

Cemetery, Hampden Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Village Care Assurance Fund, 325 Wesley Drive, Mechanicsburg 17055 or Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg 17110. Parthemore Funeral Home, New Cumberland, is handling arrangements.

ISADORE “IZZY” RESSLERIsadore “Izzy” Ressler, formerly of Huntingdon

Valley, PA, passed away on August 22, age 96. Isadore was the son of David and Lena Ressler. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Nettie (Matz) Ressler; daughter Susan of Taos, NM; son Joel (Carol) of Harrisburg, PA; granddaughter Katherine Davis; step-granddaughter Amanda Gingerich Hall (Andrew); and sister Blanche Hoberman. His sister Sarah Ginsberg predeceased him.

Isadore graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Army as an Infantry lieutenant during World War II and Korea, was awarded a Bronze Star, and worked for more than fifty years at Aluminum Shapes of New Jersey. Izzy loved classic cars, playing tennis, and listening to opera, and was devoted to his family. He was a kind man and a true gentleman. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 26th at Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks, Southampton, PA, with Rabbi Andrea Merow officiating. Interment was at Shalom Memorial Park, Donations in Isadore Ressler’s memory may be made to Beth Sholom Congregation, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, or the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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October 3 .................................... 6:26 p.m.

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