December 26, 2014 | 4 Tevet, 5775 | Vol. 88; No. 26 Published by The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg | Greater Harrisburg’s Jewish Newspaper www.jewishharrisburg.org comm unity review PARDON OUR DUST! In our ongoing effort to improve our facility, the JCC lobby will undergo a major paint job beginning the week of December 29th. As part of this process, there will be drop cloths and scaffolding placed around the areas to be spackled and painted. We will do our best to minimize interruption and ask for your patience during the process. Please use caution when walking through the lobby during this project. Thank you! JCC Center Piece Section inside!
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December 26, 2014 | 4 Tevet, 5775 | Vol. 88; No. 26Published by The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg | Greater Harrisburg’s Jewish Newspaper
www.jewishharrisburg.orgcommunity review
PARDON OUR
DUST!
In our ongoing effort to improve our facility,
the JCC lobby will undergo a major paint job
beginning the week of December 29th. As
part of this process, there will be drop cloths
and scaffolding placed around the areas to be
spackled and painted.
We will do our best to minimize interruption
and ask for your patience during the process.
Please use caution when walking through the
lobby during this project. Thank you!
JCCCenter
PieceSectioninside!
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Vol. 88 No. 26December 26, 2014
(ISSN 1047-9996)(USPS 126-860)
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A Message from Margie Adelmann, CEOJewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg
At our December Board meeting, we dedicated most of our discussion
to membership. We asked ourselves to imagine what membership success
might look like at our JCC, what sustainable membership scenarios are
and what our collective vision for the future is as it relates to membership.
These are thought-provoking questions that launched a lively conversation
where trustees shared their perceptions, asked for information, made
suggestions, and challenged us to think outside of the box.
One of the comments that was repeatedly shared was that it’s very clear
we are a Community Center. Parents with children shared that their kids
can't wait to get in the doors when they arrive here, even if they were
here for childcare in our Early Learning Center during the week or when
they come for a Sunday morning program, they "run" down the hall to
see their friends. And trust me, if you are at the J at 4 when the Aftercare
kids arrive, step aside, they too are "running down the hall" no matter
how many times Terry Fisher reminds them to "walk" to see their friends.
At the meeting, many shared that when you join the J you become
part of our family. You join a community. A Center that among its many
offerings has a Fitness Center. A Center that in the past couple of months
offered an acclaimed author, Tony-nominated composers, Sip and Paint
programming, Character breakfast, Dancing with our Community Stars,
Chanukah party with rock band, Flag Football, basketball programming,
flu shots, blood drive, educational programming about domestic violence
and so much more! And most of these programs were offered at no or low
cost to JCC members.
Shortly after the meeting during a tour, the guests remarked to me over
and over, "we had no idea." Following their visit, I received an email that
said "we were amazed at the breadth and depth of the JCC's community
endeavors."
The discussion at the Board meeting was just the beginning. We will
be working with volunteers and staff to explore the questions posed and
gather the information requested. We will begin to make some immediate
changes. For example, our atrium will be painted the week of December
29th to give us a fresh look. We want to make a good first impression
when you enter the Center! And we want you to have the best experience
every time you come to the JCC!
Wouldn't it be great if everyone who came through our doors shared
the enthusiasm of the children who run through our hallways so excited
to see their friends and get to their program?
Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year!
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The MOST Fun Class!By Lillian Rappaport
Normally, when I write something for the Community Review, it’s about education or Holocaust - certainly topics that are serious in nature. But this little article is different. I want to write about something that is fun, terrific, a great time---and even good for you!
On Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:30, please join us in the pool for an hour’s worth of Aqua Zumba. You’ll find a great bunch of (mostly) gals jumping, jogging, kicking and stretching to salsa music. I don’t know how it happens, but between our wonderful instructor, Bev Sable, and the Aqua Zumba gals, we spend so much time laughing that we actually forget we’re doing something good for our bodies. As a former chronic morning “dawdler,” I’ve changed my ways and rarely miss a class. And by 9:30, I’ve finished my exercise for the day, feel terrific both in mind and body, and am not even too late for work!
So, if you’re looking for an amazing way to start your day, come to the pool and join us for Aqua Zumba. I promise you that you’ll be glad you did!
BBYO is the leading teen led Jewish Youth Movement in the world. On November 14- 16, Harrisburg BBYO sent 26 teens to Liberty Region’s 2nd Tournies Convention in Allentown, PA. For those who do not know what Tournies is, it is a BBYO convention where we show chapter spirit and compete in everything from chess to basketball, and even photography. This year, Harrisburg BBYO was considered a medium-sized chapter, and did very well. We achieved 3rd in corn hole, 1st in duet singing, 3rd in storytelling, 3rd in doubles Ping-Pong, 2nd in panel discussion, 2nd in volleyball, 1st in BBG basketball, 2nd in AZA basketball, 1st in the cheer/song, and 2nd in photography.
On Friday the 14th, we departed from the JCC ready to bring home a trophy. That night, we participated in a teen-led Shabbat Service and opening ceremonies. Saturday was the bulk of the convention, where we competed in all of our events. On Sunday, we finished up a few competitions and went to the closing rituals. Finally, we said our goodbyes and boarded the bus to go back to Harrisburg.
This Tournies we set the record for largest convention in our region’s history; 290 teens were there! Even though we did not win, many teens in our chapter who have never been to a convention attended, and loved it. We hope to see our chapter and region grow as we progress into the year.
If you are interested in joining BBYO feel free to contact Parker Forman at (717-829- 5074) or Paula Rosen at (717-903-5631).
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By Leslie Rutter BA, MS Resource Family Coordinator at Jewish Family ServiceDo you have space in your home and your heart to care for an older child or a sibling group? Can you provide
a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for child who needs a family? If so, then becoming a foster and/or adoptive parent might be for you. Jewish Family Service of Greater Harrisburg is actively recruiting foster and adoptive families for older children and sibling groups in the care of a county Children and Youth agency. We have also been asked by local agencies to recruit foster parents who may be able to provide a safe and temporary home for Jewish children, while taking into account the child’s cultural needs. Dauphin County is a highly diverse community and children from all races need a home. Children in foster care have the same basic needs as all children do-food, clothing, shelter, etc. Beyond that, foster children need safety, security, and a sense of belonging.
So how do you, as a foster and adoptive parent, help a child attain these? There are numerous characteristics of successful foster and adoptive families. Some of these include having a good sense of humor, being able to tolerate a child’s negative feelings, and not having predetermined expectations. Families must be able to be flex-ible and cope with rejection, be able to provide structure, know how to use resources and ask for support, and parents must be able to meet their own personal needs. Successful families also must be comfortable with the fact that they may make mistakes; just as every child is not perfect, every parent is not either. Above all, families need to be committed and be full of affection.
If you feel like you have many of these qualities and have room in your home and heart, please call Leslie Rutter, Resource Family Coordinator, at 233-1681. Call us if you have questions about the process of becoming a foster and/or adoptive parent; we are happy to meet with you in person also.
Foster and Adoptive Families Needed
You want your children and grandchildren to have wonderful internships during their college years, to gain experience and skills that will make them desirable employees and also help them fall in love with a successful career path. And you want to see them over the summer! Ask them to spend their summer back in the “Burg” and participate in the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg (JFGH) Summer Leadership Intern Program (SLIP). This program is open to Jewish college students (22 years and under) interested in Harrisburg, civic involvement, and the Jewish community.
Internships will run from Monday, June 1– Friday, August 7, 2015 through greater Harrisburg area businesses and nonprofit organizations. Your children and grandchildren could be a part of the next generation of young Jewish leaders by grabbing this opportunity. The students will participate in professional development seminars, explore civic and Jewish community leadership opportunities, and interact with guest speakers and community professionals, all while gaining valuable work
experience. Internships will vary from marketing/PR/advertising, business development, social work, and community relations and planning.
“We are confident this internship program will give students meaningful career-related work experience and professional development,” said Margie Adelmann, JFGH CEO. “We intend to open the door to the Harrisburg business community to these college students and connect them to
our Jewish Business Leaders.”It is so easy to apply! Simply download the application from
our website at jewishharrisburg.org, send it back in, and we will contact you to schedule an interview. All student applications are due by Friday, February 7, 2015.
The JFGH SLIP is made possible through support from the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg, local Jewish leaders, and local businesses.
For more information or questions please contact Ivy Schneider at [email protected] or 717-236-9555 x3299.
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A Chanukah Letter to Students --and the Rest of UsBy Rabbi Akiva Males
Each year at this time, Ricki Gold leads Kesher Israel Congregation’s effort in sending out Chanukah Care Packages to our college students. This is a beautiful project that our Shul is proud to carry out. Over the years, many students have told me how much these care packages have meant to them. I am always happy to write a short holiday letter to be included in the package.
After writing my letter for this year’s Chanukah package, it struck me that while my message was written for KI’s college students, the larger community might appreciate the letter below as well.
Wishing you a wonderful Chanukah, Rabbi Akiva Males
Chanukah 5775 / 2014 Dear KI students,I hope you’re well and enjoying your studies. It’s to believe, but Chanukah
is here already! Over the past years, many of KI’s students have e-mailed me to let me know how much they’ve enjoyed receiving our Chanukah care packages – like the one you’re holding in your hands right now.
Well you spoke, and KI listened! We figured that if receiving a little bit of love from KI can lift the day of college students – already enjoying the creature comforts we take for granted – such a gesture would mean even more for active-duty Israeli Defense Force (IDF) soldiers.
This Chanukah, through KI’s Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, Kesher Israel Congregation partnered with www.pizzaidf.org to send special jelly doughnuts (Sufganiyot) to an entire company (80- 90 infantry soldiers) of an active-duty IDF unit. I’m certain that receiving warm
Chanukah greetings – and a tasty treat – from our congregation in far-away Central Pennsylvania will lift those soldiers’ spirits.
On behalf of KI, I thank you for helping us come up with one more way to let the brave young men/women of the IDF know how much we appreciate them.
Together with all of KI, Layala and I wish you a wonderful Chanukah!Sincerely, Rabbi Akiva Males
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31STSENIORS NEW YEAR’S LUNCHEON, 12 NOON., JCC
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2015 – NEW YEAR’S DAYBUSINESS OFFICES CLOSED
FITNESS CENTER OPEN, 8 A.M. – 2 P.M.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM, 11:30 A.M., JCC,
PROGRAM: MUSICIAN TOM EDMONSON
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM, 11:30 A.M., JCC,
PROGRAM: BINGO
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
communitycalendar
Wanted -JCC Camp Counselors
What are you doing this summer?Ask any camp counselor about the
JCC Day Camp
What job can offer you the power to change a child’s life forever?
For more information, call Andrea or Terry at 236-9555, ext.
3108 or ext. 3121
Senior Counselors – high school graduatesJunior Counselors – entering 11th & 12 grades as of
Sept. 1, 2015 CITs – entering 9th & 10th grades as of Sept. 1, 2015
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Classes available at the Jewish Community Center:
SilverSneakers® CLASSIC – Have Fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Tuesday/Thursday mornings 9:15 -10:15 a.m. AND Wednesday morning at 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Drop-in Fee $7.00 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.
SilverSneakers® CARDIO – Get up & go with an aerobic class for you – safe, heart healthy and gentle on the joints. The workout includes easy to follow low-impact movement and upper body strength, abdominal conditioning, stretching and relaxation exercises designed to energize your active lifestyle. Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:45-11:45 a.m. Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.
SilverSneakers® YOGA – Yoga will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Mondays and Wednesdays 11:45-12:30 p.m. Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.
Gentle Yoga – Easy Poses for those new to Yoga. Must be able to get down on to floor. Mondays at 9:45 -10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 5:00-5:45 p.m. Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.
SilverSplash® – Activate your aqua urge for variety! SilverSplash®
offers lots of fun and shallow water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability is required and a special SilverSneakers® kickboard is used to develop strength, balance and coordination. Mondays/Wednesday 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Drop-in Fee $7 per class. Free to JCC members and SilverSneakers® participants.
The Jewish Community Center is offering the following senior events: Every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. SilverSneakers Classic
10:30AM – Discussion Group, on the day we have our Business Meeting (usually the 2nd Tuesday of the month
Every Thursday at 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. – SilverSneakers Classic
Senior Lunch will be served Tuesdays and Thursdays at Noon. Reservations are preferred two days in advance if possible, but no
later than 4:00PM the day before.Call Cheryl 236-9555 EXT. 3115
After-Lunch Programs are:
December 25, 2014 – No Senior Adult Program
December 30, 2014 – New Year’s Luncheon. Cost $10 members/$20 Non-members. Deadline for reservations, Dec. 23, 2014. Entertainment – The Senior Adult Club Talent Show.
January 1, 2015 – No Senior Adult Program
January 6, 2015 – Musician Tom Edmonson will entertain
January 8, 2015 – Bingo – prizes for everyone!
January 13, 2015 – Discussion group at 10:30 a.m. with moderator Bruce Bayuk. After-lunch Business meeting and Birthday Party
January 15, 2015 – Retired pianist Al Goodman
January 20, 2015 – “The Jewish Perspective” – Bob Axelrod, Educational Director at Beth El Temple
January 22, 2015 – Movie Day
January 27, 2015 – 10:30-11:30 a.m.-Bridge Bruce’s WayAfter Lunch –Meet Paulette Keifer, Foundation Executive Director
January 29, 2015 – It’s time to paint the Lunch Tables!!
February 3, 2015 – Mashi Bethea from the American Red Cross will discuss “Winter Storm Safety and Power Outage Preparedness”
February 5, 2015 – The Millionaire Game
February 10, 2015 – Discussion group at 10:30 a.m. with moderator Bruce Bayuk. After Lunch Business meeting and Birthday Party
February 12, 2015 – Bingo
February 17, 2015 - The Jewish Perspective – Bob Axelrod, Educational Director at Beth El Temple
February 19, 2015 – Knitting Without Borders – learn to knit Bears for Children in South America. We will be using size 7 or 8 needles (if you have them bring them) and we will need soft worsted weight yarn (if you have some at home that you would like to donate, let Cheryl know). Louisa Narins, Hadassah President, had asked us to participate in this project.
February 24, 2015 – 10:30 a.m. Bridge Bruce’s Way. After Lunch –Rabbi Peter Kessler will speak to the group.
February 26, 2015 – Movie Day
JCC Adult Programs
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Motorcoach transportation 6 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in Northern
Michigan 10 meals: 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners Guided Tour of Mackinaw City Visit to Mackinac Island, including a Guided Carriage Tour Boat ride through the Soo Locks and free time and sight-
seeing in Sault Sainte Marie Visit to Mackinaw Crossings Admission to Colonial Michilimackinac For more pictures, video and information visit:
website or call the office for details on what will
be covered in each class.
Saturday Shabbat services, led by Rabbi
Grossman, will be held on January 10 and 31.
For details on upcoming Temple Beth Shalom
services and events, check the website: http://
tbshalom.org.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
TEMPLE OHEV SHOLOM
233-6459 | www.ohevsholom.org
BAR MITZVAH – Joseph Caplan
Joseph Caplan will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Shabbat Vayechi, January 3, 2015, at Beth El Temple. Joseph is a 7th-grade Honor Roll student at Linglestown Middle School, where he serves on the Student Council. He has a wide variety of interests. He plays the clarinet and alto saxophone in the school band, jazz band, and District Honors Band; he will soon audition for the Dauphin County Band. He also plays the piano and guitar, and has sung in several choral groups.
Joseph has won many prizes for his work in school science fairs, spelling bees, and art contests. He plays basketball on the JCC's Middle School team, and played on the Junior Maccabi team for three years. Joseph's favorite sport is baseball, which he has played almost year 'round since he was six years old. In his free time, Joseph enjoys reading sports novels and biographies; watching sporting events live and on television; going to camp; traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
For his Bar Mitzvah project, Joseph held an equipment drive for Pitch in for Baseball, an organization that collects donated baseball gear and distributes it to needy kids and leagues across the country and around the world. He also spent several hours volunteering in the warehouse, helping to sort these items and prepare them for shipping.
Joseph's proud parents are Helene and Morris Caplan. We look forward to sharing this very special day with grandparents Barbara and Bernie Moses of Peekskill, NY, and Enid Caplan of Penn Valley, PA., and many friends and relatives from near and far.
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CANDLELIGHTING
ELAINE BUDOFFElaine Budoff, 87, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at The Residence at The Jewish Home of
Greater Harrisburg. She was the widow of David Budoff. She was born on January 29, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY to Drs. Joseph and Martha Felsenfeld. Elaine graduated from Manual Training High School in Brooklyn, and Cornell University-New York Hospital School of Nursing. She married David on November 24, 1948, and always referred to him as "the love of my life.” After starting her family, she pursued graduate education at Adelphi University for school nurse teacher certification. She had a fulfilling career as a nurse, working in a variety of settings over the years. She particularly enjoyed working at St Killian's school in Farmingdale, NY. After their working years, Elaine and David enjoyed a long and happy retirement together in Monroe Twp, NJ. Elaine is survived by her daughter Margery Budoff of New York City, her daughter Sara and "son-in-love" Todd Barron, of Harrisburg. She is also survived by three adoring grandchildren, Andrew, Max and Rebecca Barron. She leaves behind loving nieces, nephews, and countless friends. The family is grateful to the dedicated staff of The Residence, her many dear friends, and to Sonia Bush and Juliett Whyte, loyal caregivers who helped her during her illness at the end of her life. Funeral services were held on Sunday, December 7th at the Chisuk Emuna Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated in Elaine's memory to Chisuk Emuna Congregation, the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg, Hospice of Central PA, Hebrew Academy for Special Children, or the charity of your choice.
MARTIN "MARTY" BRUCE DOCTROWMartin "Marty" Bruce Doctrow, beloved husband, father, brother and uncle passed away at his home on
December 8, 2014. Born on July 19, 1946 in Harrisburg, PA, he was the oldest son of the late Joseph and Ruth (Kaplan) Doctrow. Marty was a proud alumnus of John Harris High School, Dickinson College and Shippensburg University. As the third- generation owner/operator of Capitol Rent-A-Tux until his retirement in 2011, Marty took great pleasure in carrying on his family’s tradition by providing formalwear for thousands of area weddings, proms, and special events for more than 40 years. Marty was very active in Chisuk Emuna Congregation, where he was a life member of the Board of Directors, House and Israel Bonds chairman and past president of the Brotherhood, who honored him as "Person of the Year" in 1998. Marty was on the Board of Directors of the La Cabana Beach Resort and Casino in Aruba for 18 years and served as President of the Board for 5 years. He was also an overseas member of Beth Israel Synagogue in Aruba. Marty was an avid baseball fan who completed his quest to attend baseball games in every Major League ballpark.
He was a kind, caring and generous individual who will be greatly missed by his friends and family including his wife of nearly 50 years, Faye (Brojges) Doctrow; sons Rick of San Francisco, CA and Mark of New York City, NY; brother Jerry and his wife, Carol, of Baltimore, MD; brother Michael and his wife, Ricci, of Harrisburg, PA and sister-in-law, Aviva Miskin of Harrisburg, PA. He will also be fondly remembered as "Uncle Marty" by Yechezkel Miskin, Brian Doctrow, Avigdor and Maayana Miskin, Emily and Gregg Freeburn, Tzvi and Tally Mishkan, Rebecca Doctrow, Shoshana Miskin, Meir Miskin and Annie Doctrow. Funeral services and burial were held on Tuesday, December 9th at the Chisuk Emuna Cemetery, with Rabbi Ron Muroff officiating. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Will Watkins, Clarise Wallace, Dr. Zachary Simmons, Dr. Howard Cohen and the Hospice of Central PA for the exceptional care and attention given to Marty. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marty's memory can be made to Chisuk Emuna Congregation, The Silver Academy of Harrisburg or to the charity of your choice.
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