April 29, 2016 | 21 Nisan, 5776 | Vol. 90; No. 9 Published by The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg | Greater Harrisburg’s Jewish Newspaper www.jewishharrisburg.org comm unity review HOLOCAUST MONUMENT OBSERVANCE The Yom Hashoah commemoration at the Holocaust monu- ment on Riverfront Park will take place on Sunday, May 1 at 11:00 am. Participants in the March of the Living will share thoughts and the winners of the Schwab Holocaust Essay con- test will read their essays. Andrew Casher, an 8th grader and member of Temple Ohev Sholom, will read Holocaust-related poem he wrote.Teri Berman and her son, Sam Welks, will share the experience of their beloved mother and grandmother, An- nette Berman, z”l, a Holocaust survivor from France. READING OF NAMES On Wednesday evening, May 4, Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Memorial Day) will be commemorated with the “Reading of Names” program to be held at Temple Beth Shalom, 913 Al- lendale Road in Mechanicsburg. This meaningful program will begin at 7:30 pm with a special opening service led by children from congregational Religious Schools and the Silver Acad- emy. Following the opening ceremony, a vigil in which the names of those who perished will be read continuously over a period of 24 hours. “Unto Every Person There is a Name” seeks to dignify the memories of victims of the Shoah, the Nazi Holocaust, by reading their names aloud. These victims were stripped of their names by their oppressors and tattooed with numbers. Through the public reading of the names of Holocaust victims, this program strives to restore a portion of their humanity and to retrieve them from the lost depths of anonymity. For more information or if you would like an opportunity to read names, please contact Lillian Rappaport at 236-9555, ext 3402 or [email protected]. YOM HASHOAH OBSERVANCES HOLOCAUST CIVIC COMMEMORATION The annual Holocaust Civic commemoration, co-sponsored by the Governor’s Office and the Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition, will occur in the Governor’s Reception Room in the State Capi- tol on Monday, May 9 at 11:00 a.m. For more information, please contact Lillian Rappaport at the Jewish Community Center, 236- 9555, ext. 3402.
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April 29, 2016 | 21 Nisan, 5776 | Vol. 90; No. 9Published by The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg | Greater Harrisburg’s Jewish Newspaper
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HOLOCAUST MONUMENT OBSERVANCE
The Yom Hashoah commemoration at the Holocaust monu-
ment on Riverfront Park will take place on Sunday, May 1 at
11:00 am. Participants in the March of the Living will share
thoughts and the winners of the Schwab Holocaust Essay con-
test will read their essays. Andrew Casher, an 8th grader and
member of Temple Ohev Sholom, will read Holocaust-related
poem he wrote. Teri Berman and her son, Sam Welks, will share
the experience of their beloved mother and grandmother, An-
nette Berman, z”l, a Holocaust survivor from France.
READING OF NAMES
On Wednesday evening, May 4, Yom Hashoah (Holocaust
Memorial Day) will be commemorated with the “Reading of
Names” program to be held at Temple Beth Shalom, 913 Al-
lendale Road in Mechanicsburg. This meaningful program will
begin at 7:30 pm with a special opening service led by children
from congregational Religious Schools and the Silver Acad-
emy. Following the opening ceremony, a vigil in which the
names of those who perished will be read continuously over a
period of 24 hours.
“Unto Every Person There is a Name” seeks to dignify the
memories of victims of the Shoah, the Nazi Holocaust, by
reading their names aloud. These victims were stripped of
their names by their oppressors and tattooed with numbers.
Through the public reading of the names of Holocaust victims,
this program strives to restore a portion of their humanity and
to retrieve them from the lost depths of anonymity.
For more information or if you would like an opportunity to
read names, please contact Lillian Rappaport at 236-9555, ext
The annual Holocaust Civic commemoration, co-sponsored by the Governor’s Office and the
Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition, will occur in the Governor’s Reception Room in the State Capi-
tol on Monday, May 9 at 11:00 a.m.
For more information, please contact Lillian Rappaport at the Jewish Community Center, 236-
9555, ext. 3402.
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A copy of the official registration and financial information of the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling, toll free within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
A Message from Margie Adelmann, CEO
Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg
The past couple of weeks have been a really sad time for our Jewish
community. Our community has attended too many funerals of loved
ones whose roots and stories make for the fabric of our history. The
heartwarming stories shared by family members and rabbis in the eulogies
describe the wonderful lives of mothers, fathers, grandparents, great-
grandparents, sisters, brothers, aunts, dear friends. They are full of fond
memories, and they speak to the character of the individual and their
contributions to the Jewish community.
Our community is aging, and the stories of the lives of our matriarchs
and patriarchs are stories that I believe we must capture. The “Ethical
Will” intergenerational program, now in its second year, pairs Hebrew
High students and other teens with seniors to be able to gather first-
hand the reflections of their lives, answers to questions like, “What are the
things you care most about?” What have been the happiest times in your
life?” “What lessons have you learned in your life?” The stories of their
lives not only inform our younger generation but are keepsakes for the
seniors, their families and the community.
The Legacy Hall at the Jewish Community Center continues to add
plaques that tell the stories of loved ones and helps to keep alive the
impact that those who came before us have had and, in many instances,
continue to have on our story.
My husband, daughter, son-in-law and I were lucky to be able to
get tickets this past November to see the “hottest” Broadway musical
“Hamilton.” One of the numbers in this amazing show asks “who will tell
your story?” That really resonated with me as I think about our community
and the possibilities that we might not hear an important story. We are
trying through programs like Ethical Will and Legacy Hall to preserve
our history, to keep these stories of loved ones alive. We can be one of the
storytellers!
L’Shalom,
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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. One 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.
Zumba Gold – The class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Perfect for beginners, or older adults. Thursdays at 11:00-11:45 a.m.
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 – Bridge, on the day we have our Business Meeting (usually the 1st Tuesday of the month)
10:30am Bridge the last 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:
April 26 and April 28, 2016 – There will be no Senior Lunch or programs during the Passover holiday.
May 3, 2016 - Bridge Bruce’s Way, 10:30am-11:30am After Lunch, Business Meeting/Birthday Party
May 5, 2016 – After lunch program: Pat Dodd, DCAAA Nutrition-ist will discuss “Eat the “My-Plate” Way”. Also, the AARP Re-fresher Course will be given in the Miller from 12:30-4:30pm. You must be registered and paid for this AARP Class.
May 10, 2016 - “The Jewish Perspective” moderator Bob Axelrod, Semi-retired Educational Director at Beth El Temple
May 12, 2016 – “The Kosher Queen” presented by Ellen Mussaf. Did you know that you can keep kosher while on a cruise? Or, if you choose the shrimp and lobster option, there’s a synagogue where you can pray for forgiveness. Come to our senior lunch on Tuesday, May 12th and hear about when and where this origi-nated and how the Jewish people are catered to while cruising!
May 15-21 – Nashville Trip
May 17, 2016 – Current Events discussion led by Herman Minkoff
May 19, 2016 – Bingo – Prizes for everyone!
May 24, 2016 – Reflexology, presented by Dr. C.J. Rich, ND
May 25, 2016 – Bus Day Trip to Dutch Apple to see – “Million $ Quartet”
May 26, 2016 – We will try again, to Paint the Lunch Tables
May 31, 2016 – Bridge Bruce’s Way, 10:30am-11:30am. After lunch: A film from the Jewish Film Festival will be shown.
JCC Adult Programs
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JCC Adult Programs
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The 2016 Harrisburg Hebrew High School graduation took place on Sunday evening, April 10. The seven students comprising this year's graduating class are Allison Nudel, Laura Reback (missing from picture), Caroline Rubin, Kaela Shore, Elliot Solomon, Tyler Swidler and Eli Weikert. Each student shared reflections about a person, place, object or experience that has enhanced his/her connection to being Jewish.
Students thanked their parents, teachers and rabbis for their love and support and the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg (JFGH) for its strong commitment to providing a quality Jewish education to its young people. In addition to the graduating seniors, participants in the ceremony included Rabbi Eric Cytryn, Rabbi Peter Kessler, Rabbi Ron Muroff, Margie Adelmann, Federation President and CEO, Jennifer Ross, JFGH Board chairperson, and Hebrew High co-directors, Lillian Rappaport and Hallie Rosen.
Congratulations and mazel tov to our Hebrew High graduates and their families. We are so proud!
Left to right: Eli Weikert, Tyler Swidler, Elliot Solomon, Caroline Rubin, Kaela Shore, Allison Nudel.(Not pictured: Laura Reback)
2016 Hebrew High Graduates
THURSDAY, ApRIL 28NO SENIOR LUNCH – pASSOVER
BUILDING CLOSING AT 6 p.M. FOR pASSOVER
FRIDAY, ApRIL 29 – pASSOVERFEDERATION OFFICES CLOSED
TUESDAY, MAY 3Seniors Lunch Program, 10:30 a.m., Bridge Bruce’s Way
Program: Business meeting/ Birthday party
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4Reading of Names, 7:30 p.m.,
Temple Beth Shalom
THURSDAY, MAY 5Seniors Lunch Program, 11:30 a.m.
Program: Pat Dodd, Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging
Reading of Names, Ongoing, Temple Beth Shalom
TUESDAY, MAY 10Seniors Lunch Program, 11:30 a.m.
Program: “The Jewish Perspective” with Bob Axelord
THURSDAY, MAY 12Seniors Lunch Program, 11:30 a.m.
Program: “The Kosher Queen” by Ellen Mussaf
Susquehanna Tzedakah Society Dinner, 5:30 p.m., JCC
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The Impact of KI’s Rabbi’s Discretionary FundBy Rabbi Akiva Males
Before each Jewish holiday, Kesher Israel Congregation’s Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund makes an effort to assist many in our community -- and beyond -- who can use some assistance. As the holiday of Purim approached, several KI members asked me how we can share our appreciation with the brave Chayalim (soldiers) of the Israeli Defense Forces. After all, those young men and women continue to work day and night protecting our brothers and sisters in Israel -- especially during this current wave of terror attacks.
KI's RDF partnered with the International Young Israel Movement (IYIM) to deliver hundreds of dollars of morale-boosting Mishloach Manot care packages from KI to active-duty IDF soldiers in celebration of Purim. This is just one example of the good work that KI's RDF was involved in this Purim.
With the festival of Pesach upon us, I thought the letter below from the American Friends of Yisrael Hatza'ir (Young Israel) contains the perfect message.
Dear Kesher Israel Congregation,On behalf of the American Friends of Yisrael Hatza'ir and the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces I would like to thank
you for participating in the 2016 Mishloach Manot to the IDF program.Thanks to your efforts, over 8,000 Mishloach Manot packages were delivered to soldiers on IDF bases throughout Israel
before Purim. Over three days, volunteers from several organizations visited bases, met the soldiers and delivered the packages -- spreading the joy of Purim. Among the bases visited was the Haifa Naval Base and the main Givati training base near the Egyptian border.
The soldiers all expressed heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the outpouring of support and friendship from their fellow Jews all over the world. This project could not have been as successful as it was without your participation.
Thank you, and best wishes for a wonderful Pesach -- Chag Kasher V'Same'ach!Sincerely,Meir MishkoffPresident, American Friends of Yisrael Hatza'ir
Please be sure to see the picture below to get a taste of how KI helped boost the morale of Israel's brave soldiers.Wishing you and your families a joyous Pesach,Rabbi Akiva Males
Ethiopia, Hadassah
and the Federation
By Alyce Spector
Sunday morning, April 3rd was very special for me in many
ways. I have been a proponent of organizations pulling their
resources together to achieve maximum effectiveness. It was
good seeing Hadassah and the Federation doing just that.
There were 80 women in attendance to hear Maly Jackson
speak about her harrowing march to freedom from Ethiopia
to Jerusalem. She was seven years old but remembers the
hot desert sand burning her feet, no food, no water and the
dangerous trek day and night.
She came in 1984-85 on Operation Moses as one of Israel’s
last attempts to save the Ethiopian Jews from persecution and
death.
Listening to Maly’s story of survival was emotionally
moving. In 1966, Mort led the Jewish Federation’s Young
Leadership Mission to Israel. It was on this trip that we met
with Jews rescued from Russia on the first wave of Operation
Magic Carpet. In the towns of Beit Shean and Beit Shemesh,
Mort and I visited Ethiopian and Russian Jews who were
settled by HIAS in the first apartment buildings built by
Israel for these new immigrants. HIAS is the arm of Jewish
Federation that resettles Jews not only from the Holocaust,
Ethiopia and Russia, but from countries around the world.
As part of Federation work in those years, our mission was to
see the needs of these people, and to raise money to help Israel
care for them. It was a monumental task for every community
in the United States. We greeted the Ethiopians, Russians and
others when they landed on the tarmac of Israel’s airports.
They came down from the planes, falling to the ground to kiss
the Land of Milk and Honey.
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The Silver Academy students and teachers were pleased to support American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraiser. Rachel Glick, a Silver Academy alumnus, participates in Relay for Life at Ursinus College, where she is now a junior.
In Rachel’s words “I Relay in loving memory of Marilyn Fox. Marilyn, my "third grandmother", always brought me in with loving arms and a warm heart as if I was one of her own grandchildren. She was a beloved friend to all with an honest smile that always lit up a room.
She will always be with me in my heart. I'm fighting each and every day in her memory. We miss you Nanny.
I Relay in honor of my role model Susan Gaughan. Susan was my teacher and mentor for 8 years. She taught me everything I know in the sciences and I owe my success in my science career to her. A few years ago she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and conquered the odds and she continues to live on to inspire me and give my education a purpose each and every day. I fight every day for her.”
With our “Change for Change” fundraiser, the Silver Academy raised $218 for Rachel’s team.
We surprised Rachel by dressing in purple and revealing the total to her.
Silver Academy Raises Money for Relay for Life
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The Silver Academy held their annual Celebration of Learning on Thursday, April 7th to a packed house in the Mary Sachs Auditorium.
Ganienu and Kindergarten kicked off the program with Ma Nishtana – the four questions. Parents and Grandparents are now all happy to have a new generation to ask the questions at the Seder table. Kindergarten showed their Alef-Bet yoga. The entire Hebrew alphabet is constructed in yoga moves.
First and second grades both performed Reader’s Theatre. Reader’s Theatre is not about memorizing lines, but about reading with expression. First grade read “Where the Wild Things Are” and Second grade read “The Great Kapok Tree”. Third grade performed a great rendition of “Fifty Nifty United States”.
Fourth, Fifth and Sixth grades all performed original productions. Fourth and Fifth had an original song about the great state of Pennsylvania and Sixth grade wrote an original ballad about their school year. Seventh and Eighth grades read two poems by William Shakespeare and Lewis Carrol.
Finally, the entire school gathered to sing “Mamma Mia” by ABBA. They were energetic and fun!! It truly was a Celebration of Learning.
Silver Academy Students Shine at Celebration of LearningSilver Academy Raises Money for Relay for Life
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synagogue lifeBeth el temple232-0556www.betheltemplehbg.orgMinyan 7 a.m. daily and 5:30 p.m. Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m.
Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 p.m. Shabbat morning service 9:15 a.m. Saturday night mincha/maariv/havdalah at same time as Friday evening candle-lighting time.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Chisuk emuna Congregation 232-4851 | www.chisukemuna.org [email protected]: Torah Trope class with Gerry Gorelick, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Explore the musical system of trope for reading Torah. Learners of all abilities welcome.
CongregationBeth israel Lebanon | 273-2669Visit the Congregation Beth Israel Web Site at www.congregation-beth-israel.org. All 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.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
CongregationBeth tikvah Carlisle | 245-2811www.bethtikvah.orgFriday Night Shabbat Services 7:15 p.m. Location: Asbell Center, 262 West High Street, Carlisle.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
historiC B’nai JaCoB Middletown | 319-3014www.bnai-jacob.orgHistoric B’nai Jacob Synagogue, Water and Nissley Streets in Middletown, will conduct a Passover Seder on Friday, April 29th at 7:30 p.m. We are a Community Shul and all are welcome to join us for the meal and service and in answering “THE FOUR QUESTIONS”. We are a Community Shul, all are welcome. Tel (717) 319-3014 - Visit our website for more information.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
kesher israel Congregation 238-0763 | www.kesherisrael.orgParticipate in our daily Minyanim. Mornings: Sundays and Federal holidays at 8 a.m., Monday through Friday at 6:45 a.m. Rosh Chodesh and fast days at 6:30
a.m. Evening services begin at 20 minutes before sunset. Please join us for our 9 a.m. Shabbat morning services - followed by Kiddush. Please contact our Office Manager, Cecelia Baker, at (717) 238-0763 for information about our congregation.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
temple Beth shalom697-2662 | tbshalom.orgTemple Beth Shalom’s Friday evening Shabbat Services are at 7:15 p.m, followed by an oneg in the social hall. Services are led by Rabbi Daniel Grossman and Lay Leaders of Beth Shalom. Please call the office at 697-2662 or check the website calendar for details, as well as updates on when Saturday Shabbat services will be held.
Rabbi Daniel Grossman will lead Shabbat services on Friday, May 6 and 20.
Saturday morning Shabbat services, also led by Rabbi Grossman, will take place on May 7 and 21 at 9:00 a.m.
On Wednesday, May 4 and Thursday, May 5, the annual Yom Hashoah 24-Hour Reading of Names Commemoration will take place at Temple Beth Shalom, beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday and ending at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
TBS’s Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Raffle will be held on Sunday, May 15 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a pasta dinner prepared by the men of the Temple as well as entertainment, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Cost is a $50 ticket. $20 dinner/auction tickets may be purchased at the door the day of the event. Contact the office to purchase tickets. For details on upcoming Temple Beth Shalom services and events, check the website: http://tbshalom.org. temple ohev sholom233-6459 | www.ohevsholom.orgShabbat Service Friday, April 29, 6:00 PM, Lehrman Chapel
Shabbat Service Friday, May 6, 7:30 PM, Sanctuary
B’nai Mitzvah Saturday May 7, 10:30 AM, Sanctuary
Shabbat Service Friday, May 13, 2016, 7:30 PM, Sanctuary
Shabbat Service Friday, May 20, 2016, 6:00 PM, Lehrman Chapel
B’nai Mitzvah, Saturday May 21, 2016, 10:30 AM, Sanctuary
Shabbat Service Friday, May 27, 2016, 6:00 PM, Lehrman Chapel
Tot Shabbat, Saturday, May 28, 10:30 AM, Lehrman Chapel
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Candlelighting
l ife cycleRHEA JASCHIK COHEN
Rhea Jaschik Cohen, 93, formerly of Harrisburg, PA, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 at the Boca Raton Community Hospital, Boca Raton, FL. Born January 1, 1923 in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Sarah (Miller) Jaschik. She was the wife of 59 years to the late Raymond “Mickey” Cohen. Rhea was a homemaker who loved raising her family. She was an avid baker and cook who also enjoyed playing Bridge, Canasta and Mah Jongg. Her memberships include Beth El Temple, Harrisburg, the B’Nai Torah Congregation, Boca Raton, Hadassah, Beth El Sisterhood, the Guild of the Jewish Home, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg. Rhea is survived by three sons, Nelson (Lisa) of Potomac, MD, Howard of Harrisburg, and Sandy(Marcia) of Harrisburg; six grandchildren, Paige Cohen Rosenfeld (Aaron), Jessica Cohen, Joshua Cohen (Alexandra), Stacey Cohen, Danielle Cohen and Zachary Cohen; and three great grandchildren, Mandy Rosenfeld, Josie Rosenfeld and Shoshana Cohen.
In addition to her husband and parents, Rhea was preceded in death by two sisters, Jeanette Greenblatt and Chana Zelda Jaschik, and three brothers, Eli Jaschik, Benjamin Jaschik and Manuel Jaschik. The funeral service was held on Thursday, April 7th at the Beth El Cemetery Chapel, Harrisburg, PA, with Rabbi Eric Cytryn officiating; burial followed immediately in Beth El Cemetery, Harrisburg. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Beth El Temple, 2637 N. Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17110, B’Nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th St., Boca Raton, FL 33433, or to The Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg, 4000 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112. Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. To share online condolences please visit www.HetrickBitner.com or see us on Facebook.
BARBARA FRIED SCHULTZBarbara Fried Schultz, 76, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at her residence, surrounded by her
devoted family. Born in Worcester, MA on June 30, 1939, Barbara was the daughter of the late Theodore and Helen (Yarock) Fried. On May 12, 1963, Barbara married the love of her life, Stephen Schultz. They spent 52 wonderful years together before her passing.
Barbara had many and varied interests throughout her life. She was an elementary teacher in the Harrisburg School System, a social worker with Dauphin County Child Care, a private practitioner of family therapy, a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), a former owner of Kauffman’s Coffee, Tea & Spice in Lemoyne, a member of the Green Circle Panel, a mediator with the Neighborhood Dispute Center, a Kundalini Yoga instructor and a Shiatsu Body Worker.
Barbara was also a member of Beth El Temple and its sisterhood, the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA) and Friends of Wildwood Lake Nature Center. She was the founder of Barbara’s Cupboard, a group of family and friends who fed the homeless. In her free time, Barbara enjoyed gardening, knitting, Kundalini Yoga, meditating and swimming. In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her two brothers, Jerry and Michael Fried. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband; her son David Schultz and wife Susan; her daughters Laura Schultz Creamer and husband Trevor and Rachel Schultz Mitchell and husband Jake; and her eight grandchildren: Max and Sadie Schultz, Maya, Julia and Jonah Creamer and Eliza, Emma and Annie Mitchell. Funeral and burial services were held on Friday, April 15th at the Beth El Cemetery. Rabbi Eric Cytryn officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Barbara’s name to the Downtown Daily Bread, 310 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, or to the Friends of Wildwood Lake Nature Center, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit us at HetrickBitner.com or on Facebook
IDA SCHENKMAN SILVERIda Schenkman Silver, a resident of Harrisburg, passed away March 29th at the Jewish Home after a long
illness. She was 92 years old. da was born in New York City and grew up on a dairy farm in Swan Lake, New York. After graduating from Liberty, New York, High School, she received her Registered Nurse Certificate from Beth Israel Hospital, NYC, earned a BS degree in Nursing Education from New York University and an MS degree in Psychiatric Nursing from Adelphi University. Ida enjoyed a long and successful career as a psychiatric nurse. A longtime resident of Syosset, NY, Ida moved to Harrisburg in 2009, where she enjoyed reading and writing and participating in book club discussions. Ida was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is greatly missed by her husband of 64 years, Lawrence Silver; three children, Lester Silver, Roberta Silver (Felix Thau) and Edward Silver (Nazak); and five grandchildren, David Silver, Hillary Pinskey, Nathaniel Pinskey, Cassi Silver and Sammi Silver. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Yiddish Book Center, Birthright Israel, the Anti-Defamation League, or to a charity of your choice.
THANK YOUThank you all for your condolences, kindness and contributions in memory of my beloved daughter, Naava Bathia Ellis. We are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness.
With Sincere Appreciation, Esther Boldes and Family
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The Best Indoor Cycling in Town!
SUNDAY9:00 a.m. with Arthur
MONDAY6:15 a.m. with Gina4:30 p.m. with Jon5:45 p.m. with Arthur
TUESDAY6 p.m. with Becca - Teen/Young Adultand Beyond
WEDNESDAY6:15 a.m. with Gina4:30 p.m. with Arthur5:45 p.m. with Arthur
THURSDAY12 noon with Arthur
FRIDAY1 p.m. with Chris – Intro Class4 p.m. with Arthur
Young Adult Spin class Intro to Spin class
For more information on a class, contact [email protected] or 236-9555 ext. 3103.
SpIN SCHEDULE AS OF ApRIL 2016
Looking to change up your workout? Perhaps you
haven’t worked out in some time and are looking
to find something to help pull you back in to the J.
Or maybe you are an avid cyclist looking to take
another class. Check out one of our incredible
spinning classes at the JCC. We have something
for everybody; from a young adult/teen class to a
class for beginners and seniors. Our instructors are
