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The following remarks were given by JFS Board Member Vivian Blanc on September 14th during an event sponsored by Progressive Jewish Voice in conjunction with the Syrian Refugee Initiative, featuring a screening of the documentary film “Salam, Neighbor.”  Please read Vivian’s powerful remarks below: Resilience.  (Fear). Courage. (Struggle) Tenacity. …These words are among the ones […]

On October 19th, JFS participated in the 3rd annual Joint Agency Annual Meeting (JAAM) at the JCC. The event included a dessert reception, Kol Haneshama performance, and awards for honorees from JFS, Jewish Community Foundation, Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg, Jewish Home, and The Silver Academy.

Please join us in welcoming the following community members to the JFS Board of Directors for 2017-2018:

Stephen Fried, co-author of Patrick Kennedy’s book, A Common Struggle, award-winning journalist and Harrisburg native will present a lecture on Mental Illness and The Role of the Faith Community.

This event is FREE to the entire community. Dessert reception follows the presentation. Sponsorships may be available.