SIDNEY FRIEDMAN, MASTER OF ALL THINGS PSYCHIC, WOWS … · Sidney Friedman. Friedman opened up the...

November 2, 2012 | 17 Cheshvan, 5773 | Vol. 86; No. 22Published by The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg | Greater Harrisburg’s Jewish Newspaper

www.jewishharrisburg.org

community review

On Thursday, October 18th, more than 150 people gathered in the Mary Sachs Auditorium of the JCC in anticipation of the mysteries of the “Mentalist to the Stars” Sidney Friedman.

Friedman opened up the show with three people on stage asking them to think of a letter, a number, or an animal. He used his mental powers to guess each one correctly which totally amazed the entire audience.

Friedman emphasized throughout the night “Let’s make the Impossible Possible, the Unattainable Attainable, and the Inconceivable Conceivable!” He used these ideals to “WOW” us with his ESP, telepathy, and mind power talents and also to relay a message of how important it is to support our community. He emphasized how a strong

Jewish community can make a huge impact in someone’s life. Friedman believes that people have the power in their minds to make a difference.

The highlight of his performance was his musical mind reading where JCC members thought of song melodies and Friedman telepathically sensed each tune before playing them on the piano.

“We are thrilled to have such an outstanding entertainer come to our JCC and help us kick off the programming/campaign season,” said Andrea Weikert, JCC Program Director.

Friedman is a veteran entertainer who has performed at venues around the world and is a favorite of Federations across the country. He has performed on the “Today” show and “The View” and has been praised my many

SIDNEY FRIEDMAN, MASTER OF ALL THINGS PSYCHIC, WOWS AUDIENCE

HELP US CREATE MORE DYNAMIC PROGRAMSFOR OUR COMMUNITY

TOGETHER WE DO EXTRAORDINARY THINGSSupport the 2013 JFGH Annual Campaign

The Strength of a People. The Power of Community.

For a schedule of upcoming JCC programs/events please visit our website(www.jewishharrisburg.org) and Facebook page.

More Sidney Friedman photos on page 8

celebrities. Friedman is also the author of the national best-selling book Your Mind Knows More Than You Do which reached #8 on AMAZON.

Sidney Friedman was fun to watch and everyone was dazzled by his extraordinary talents. “He blew my mind,” stated Leslie Wiener. “I am just speechless!”

“By combining fun with campaign we hope people will realize that their campaign dollars make events like this possible,” said David Herman, Campaign Co-chairperson. “We hope this event will leave a positive impression, a new found passion for community, and a drive to increase one’s involvement in the campaign

and JCC programs.”The evening concluded with

a dessert reception catered by Terry Fisher and partially underwritten by Giant®, at which Friedman mingled with our members and felt the warmth of the Harrisburg Jewish Community.

DON'T MISS

at the Harrisburg Jewish Community Center

December 6, 8, 9, 2012Call 236-9555, ext. 0 for tickets.

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Community Review Vol. 86 No. 22

November 2, 2012(ISSN 1047-9996)(USPS 126-860)

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foundation news

It is time for my annual reminder to think about your year-end tax planning. This year, especially, it is in your best interest to plan and take action.

You may want to consider several options

for shifting income from 2013 to 2012 before year’s end, particularly if your tax rate appears likely to climb next year. Of course, this will depend upon the outcome of the election and how Congress changes the tax laws.

You might consider selling appreciated stock to take advantage of the 15% capital gains rate scheduled to rise to 20% in 2013. If your adjusted gross income is above $200,000 and you are single or $250,000 and married, a sale in 2012 could avoid the 3.8% Medicare surtax on investment income, in addition to saving on the capital gains tax.

If you are over 70 1/2, you might consider taking withdrawals in excess of your required minimum distribution during 2012. The

top tax on withdrawals in 2012 is 35%, compared with as much as 39.6% in 2013, in addition to the Medicare surtax. Additional distributions in 2012 will reduce the required distributions in future years. You could even convert the additional distributions to Roth IRA’s.

For your charitable contributions, remember that a 2012 deduction is permitted for checks mailed as late as December 31, even though the charity does not receive or cash the check until 2013. The same is true of stock certificates mailed to the charity. If the stock is held in a brokerage account, you can instruct your broker in writing to transfer the stock into the charity’s account. The gift is presumed complete when the donor gives written instructions to the broker. BUT…if the stock is being transferred from your account to the charity’s account with the same broker, the stock must be transferred on or prior to December 31 for a 2012 deduction. (Note that it might be better to hold off until 2013 if income tax rates go up!).

Charitable gifts charged on a credit card must be done prior to the end of the year. Pledges are only deductible in the year that payment is actually made.

Foundation of the FoundationYear-end tax planning time againBy Howard Ross | Executive Director | Jewish Community Foundation of Central Pennsylvania

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jcc news

The “New” Hebrew HighWhere can you find 70 Jewish teens from 13 different schools and 6 different

synagogues coming together to learn and socialize EVERY Sunday evening? Harrisburg Hebrew High! It is the place to be. Parents, teens and professionals met in late summer to determine the new direction our Hebrew High School should take. Through creativity, enthusiasm and the blessings of our Rabbis, we have reformatted the program. We are a huge success! We have energized our curriculum and enhanced classes to appeal to “Today’s Teen.” Courses include Jewish Values through Current Events; Jewish ReadersTheatre; Jews in Sports; Famous Jewish Criminals; That’s Debatable and Bikkur Cholim just to name a few…

Each month, we also have an additional hour of programming to schmooze and interact with Jewish friends from all over Central PA. Activities planned include team building; trivia night; Chanukah party; coffee house/open mic night and a mitzvah basketball tourney! Hebrew High School and this wonderful programming have been generously underwritten by the Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation. Greater Harrisburg’s teens are socializing and continuing their Jewish learning while building friendships and memories to last for a lifetime.

The feedback about our new programming has been so positive that teens don’t want to miss Hebrew High on Sunday evenings. They are really enjoying the changes! If you have a teen who is interested in attending, Hebrew High, please contact Hallie Rosen at [email protected] or Lillian Rappaport at [email protected]. We would love to have you join us!

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

MAH JONGG CARDSThe Harrisburg JCC Senior Adult Club is once again selling the National

Mah Jongg League’s card for 2013.The price of the 2013 card is $7.00 for a standard card and $8.00 for a

large print card.Please make your checks payable to the Harrisburg JCC Senior Adult Club

and mail them to:

Cheryl Yablon | Harrisburg JCC | 3301 N. Front St. | Harrisburg, PA 17110

By January 24, 2013. The Mah Jongg League will mail your card to youin the spring. Thank you. Cheryl

OPEN STAGE TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANk

ON DECEMbER 10 & 11

AUDITIONS for the 14th Annual Production of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK will be this December. Auditions are by appointment December 10 & 11 in the evening. The production will b directed by Karen Ruch. To schedule an appointment, email [email protected] or call 717-232-6736, ext 305. Actors should prepare a memorized contemporary two-minute monologue and be prepared to read from the script. Audition sides may be provided at the time of the audition. Open Stage is located at 223 Walnut St. in Downtown Harrisburg, PA. Compensation paid.

Open Stage is also seeking a Stage Manager for the production. Please call 717-232-6736, ext 305 to inquire.

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK - CASTING BREAKDOWNRehearsals begin January 2012. Production runs at Whitaker Center February

26 - March 2, 2013. Actors must have daytime availability February 25 - March 1, 2013. Roles to be cast are 8 men and 5 women:

Edith Frank, 30-55 years old - Anne and Margot's mother. Distressed, but trying to keep her family together.

Otto Frank, 30-55 years old - Anne and Margot's father.Anne Frank, 13-16 years old - Optimist, sees good in all, is discerning,

extremely hopeful, loving life, humorous. Also a moody, sensitive young woman.

Margot Frank, 14-19 years old - Frail, shy, pretty older sister to Anne.Peter Van Daan, 13-19 years old - Passive, uncomfortable, lazy, shy.Mr. Van Daan, 30-50 years old - Hen-pecked husband. Father of Peter.Mrs. Van Daan, 30-50 years old - Belligerent and selfish, always instigates

fights, and is rarely helpful but Anne seems to be able to confide in her. Mother of Peter.

Mr. Dussell, 25-50 years old - Friend of Otto's, Dentist by profession, distressed but practical, sometimes explosive. Selfish.

Mr. Kraler, 30-50 years old - Friend of Otto's. He helps hide the family and friends and also continues to run the business of the factory.

Miep Gies, 20-35 years old - Works in the office below the Secret Annex. She supplies the group with food, news, and happiness.

Three Male Soldiers, 20 to 45 years old.


jcc news

Imagine Sunday afternoon, beautiful weather, the smell of delicious grilled hot dogs and over 60 children having a blast while playing flag football.

This fall, the JCC offered another great season of NFL Flag Football program. NFL Flag Football promotes physical fitness and teaches youngsters valuable football lessons about teamwork and fair play. The game emphasized basic

football skills of passing, catching, defending, and running. Participants learned about formations, pass patterns, and different types of defense.

Special thanks go to Ron Plesco and his family for helping to organize the league and maintain the field. Special thanks also go to Alex Halper and all of the volunteer coaches for their help and support.

Having a Blast at Flag Football


jcc news

HELP US CREATE DYNAMIC COMMUNITY PROGRAMS--Sidney Friedman, Master of All Things Psychic, Wows Audience


November 2 ........................... 5:45 p.m.November 9 ........................... 4:38 p.m.November 16 ......................... 4:31 p.m.

CANDLELIGHTING

THURSDAY, NOvEMbER 1Senior Adult Program – 10 a.m., JCC

Program: “Something Historic”with Herb Rochman, 12:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, NOvEMbER 6 Senior Adult Program – 10 a.m., JCC

Program: Dr. Donald Koones lecture, “Notable Blunders in History” 12:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOvEMbER 8Senior Adult Program – 10 a.m., JCC

Program: “Preservation and Promotion of the Yiddish Language” with Emily Weiner, 12:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOvEMbER 11Foundation Women of Vision Fall Event, 9 a.m., JCC

Kristallnacht Observance, 7 p.m., JCC

TUESDAY, NOvEMbER 13Senior Adult Lunch Program – 10 a.m., JCC

Program “American Clowning Saved by Ringling Brothers” with Sean Straining, 12:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, NOvEMbER 14Federation Board of Trustees Meeting, 7 p.m., JCC

THURSDAY, NOvEMbER 15

Senior Adult Lunch Program – 10 a.m., JCC Program: “The Jewish Perspective”

with Bob Axelrod, 12:30 p.m.Beth El Book Club Event, 7:30 p.m., Beth El Temple

SATURDAY, NOvEMbER 17JCC Dancing With the Stars, 7 p.m., JCC

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

community calendar

Remember, giving shares of highly appreciated stock held for more than one year reaps double tax savings. First, there is a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the stock; second, the donor avoids capital gains taxes of as much as 15% on the paper profit, making the “cost” of the gift much less.

If you own shares that have dropped in value (nah! Who would have any?), you also have the opportunity for double tax savings by selling the shares and contributing the proceeds to charity. You will be entitled to a capital loss deduction, which can offset other gains, and also receive the charitable deduction.

Finally, if you need income from gift assets, you can use appreciated property to fund a charitable gift annuity to provide you with lifetime income based on the full value of the property, with reduction or elimination of capital gains taxes. In addition, there will be a charitable deduction for a portion of the value of the assets used to fund the annuity.

Whatever you do, start planning now. December 31 will come at you before you know it!

FOUNDATION continued from page 3


Kristallnacht 2012　

“Making ‘Never Again’ a Reality”

An exploration of the topic of genocide

Sunday evening, November 11 7:00 pm

Jewish Community Center

Jewish students from the Harrisburg Hebrew High School and African-American students from the Harrisburg School District will explore this crucial issue which has affected

and continues to affect both groups.

“History has shown that wherever anti-Semitism has gone unchecked, the persecution of others has been present or not far behind. Defeating anti-Semitism must be a cause of

great importance not only for Jews, but for all people who value humanity and justice….” — U.S. Department of State, 2008

The entire community is invited to observe the 74th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass that marked the beginning of the Shoah and the end for European Jewry.

On Sunday evening, November 11 at 7:00 pm at the Jewish Community Center, an interfaith, intergenerational and multi-cultural exploration of genocide will take place. Following the screening of short introductory films about the Holocaust and the Rwandan genocide, students from the Harrisburg Hebrew High School along with teens from the Harrisburg School District will discuss and explore the genocides particular to their ethnic group.

The term "Kristallnacht" ('Night of Broken Glass") refers to the organized anti-Jewish riots in Germany and Austria on November 9-10, 1938. These riots marked a major transition in Nazi policy, and were, in many ways, a harbinger of the "Final Solution."

Nazi anti-Semitic policy began with the systematic legal, economic, and social disenfranchisement of the Jews. This was accomplished in various stages (for example, the Nuremberg Laws of 1935, which, among other things, stripped German Jews of their citizenship.) One of these steps involved the deportation of 56,500 Polish Jews who were

residing in Germany. On the night of October 27, 1938, 18,000 Polish Jews were deported, but were initially refused entry into Poland by the Polish authorities. Caught in between, the Jews were forced to camp out in makeshift shelters. Upon hearing that his family was so trapped, 17 year-old Herschel Grynszpan, a student in Paris, shot the third secretary of the German Embassy, Ernst vom Rath, whom he mistook for the ambassador.

This assassination served as a welcome pretext for the German initiation of Kristallnacht, the first violent pogrom on Western European soil in hundreds of years. 36 Jews were killed; 30,000 more were deported to concentration camps; 267 synagogues were burned and over 7,000 Jewish shops, businesses and homes were vandalized and ransacked.

There are important lessons to be drawn from Kristallnacht, for it served as a bridge experience for both Jews and Nazis. For the Jews, there was the terrifying realization that political anti-Semitism can lead to violence, even in western civilization. It also demonstrated that apathy can still pervade the world when the lives of Jews or other minorities are threatened.

For the Nazis, Kristallnacht taught that while

the world might condemn their pogroms, it would not actively oppose them. World opinion, however, taught the Nazis the value of secrecy in the perpetration of future actions against Jews. On Kristallnacht, the stage was set for the "Final Solution"--the organized, bureaucratically efficient genocide of 6,000,000 men, women, and children.

According to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the term "genocide” means any of the following acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group, as such:(a) Killing members of the group;(b) Causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group;(c) Deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part; (d) Imposing measures intended to prevent births within the group; (e) Forcibly transferring children of the group to another group.

Preventing genocide remains a challenge that nations and individuals continue to face.

Please join us at this important program.

GENOCIDE TO BE EXPLORED AT KRISTALLNACHTPROGRAM ON NOVEMBER 11.


synagogue life


synagogue life

“BREAKFAST ‘N LEARN”AT BETH EL TEMPLE

“Breakfast ‘n Learn,” a new Sunday morning Adult Education series at Beth El Temple, welcomes speakers to present programs and lead discussion while we enjoy a light breakfast nosh of bagels, fruit and coffee. Please join us for minyan service at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel followed by the breakfast program at 9:45 a.m. in Rosen Sisterhood Hall.

Two “Breakfast ‘n Learn” programs are offered in November. On Sunday, November 4, author and journalist Allen Hornblum of Philadelphia will present an update on the Rosenberg spy trials of the 1950’s in a lecture entitled “Good Intentions Gone Bad: Harry Gold, the Rosenbergs, and the Soviet Theft of the Atom Bomb.”

On Sunday, November 18, Maestro Stuart Malina, Music Director of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, will present a program on music entitled “Orchestral Music with Jewish Themes and More.”

Please join us on November 4 and 18 for morning minyan and Breakfast ‘n Learn. Enjoy lively and engaging food for thought along with a good nosh in a convivial setting. A five dollar donation to cover refreshments is requested. All are welcome.


synagogue lifeTUESDAY EvENINGS WITH RAbbI ERIC CYTRYN

A New Series on “Development of Judaism” at Beth El Temple“From Rededicating the Temple to Hannukah: A Brief Survey of What Led Us to Judasim

Today” is the topic for Rabbi Eric Cytryn’s fall series of Adult Education classes at Beth El Temple. Classes will meet from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Schein Annex on Tuesday evenings November 13 & 27 and December 4, 11 & 18.

Have you ever wondered what Judaism was like when the miracles of Hanukah occurred? Who were the Maccabees, the Hasmoneans, the Priests, the Pharisees, the Sadducees and the Essenes? When did the term “Rabbi” appear, and how did that group grow while others seem to have disappeared? What was Judaism like 2000 years ago; how different was it from Judaism today? What are the books of Mishna and Gemara, Talmud and Midrash: who wrote them, why and when? What does the term “Halacha” mean and when and how did prayer and deeds of loving kindness replace sacrifice?

Come to Rabbi Cytryn’s November/December “Development of Judaism” classes and get all the answers and ask your own questions about how today’s Judaism evolved from the Bible’s Judaism. Light refreshments will be served. The community is invited.


synagogue lifeBETH EL TEMPLE

232-0556 | www.betheltemplehbg.org

Minyan 7 a.m. daily and 5:30 p.m. Sunday morning at 9 a.m.


CHISuK EMuNA CONGREGATION

232-4851 | www.chisukemuna.org | [email protected]

Minyan times: Monday, Thursday mornings, 6:50 a.m.

Sunday through Thursday evenings, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, 7 a.m.

Friday evening services at 7 p.m., Saturday evening at same time as Friday evening

candle-lighting time. Saturday morning services at 9:15 a.m.

For more information about Chisuk Emuna programs and services, please call our office at

232-4851.

CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL

Lebanon | 273-2669

Visit the Congregation Beth Israel Web Site at www.congregation-beth-israel.org

All are welcome to our egalitarian services: Sundays at 9 a.m., Mondays and Thursdays

at 7:30 a.m. Our Shabbat services, lead by Rabbi Paula Reimers, are at 8 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

Historic B’nai Jacob Synagogue, Water and Nissley Streets

in Middletown, will conduct Shabbat services for Veteran’s

Day honoring our Members who have served our Country on

Friday, November 9th at 7:30 pm.

We are a Community Shul, all are welcome.

Visit Web Site for more information or call our Voice Mail at

717-319-3014


KESHER ISRAEL CONGREGATION

238-0763 | www.kesherisrael.org

Participate 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


TEMPLE BETH SHALOM

697-2662 | www.tbshalom.org

Join us for our contemporary Kabbalat Shabbat at 7:15 p.m.

or our more traditional Shacharit Shabbat at 9 a.m. Temple

Beth Shalom is proud to offer a range of programming for all

ages.

To find out more about our programs and events, visit www.

tbshalom.org or contact us at [email protected].


TEMPLE OHEv SHOLOM

233-6459 | www.ohevsholom.org

Friday, November 2: Shabbat Service, 6 p.m., Lehrman Chapel

Saturday, November 3: B’nai Mitzvah, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary

Friday, November 9: Shabbat Service, 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary


Friday, November 16: Shabbat Family Service, 7:30 p.m.,

Sanctuary


Friday, November 23: College Shabbat Service, 6 p.m.,

Lehrman Chapel

Friday, November 30: New Member Shabbat Service, 7:30 p.m.,

Sanctuary


3125 Walnut StreetHarrisburg, PA 17109(717) 545-3774

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Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home, Inc

We are honored to be selected as the funeral homefor the Jewish Community.We have served the greater Harrisburg community

for over 70 years and are committed to helping families before, during and after their time of need.

If you have any questions or concerns during this time of transition, please call either Nathan Bitner or Graham Hetrick at 545-3774 and we will be happy

to assist any of your needs.

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l ife cycleSTANFORD P. BARASCHStanford P. Barasch, 72, of

Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away on October 16, 2012.

He was born on June 19, 1940 to the late Edward and Ethel (Sherman) Barasch.

Stanford graduated from William Penn High School in 1958 and Temple University in 1962. He was a member of the William S. Snyder Lodge 756 F&AM, Train Collections Association and the Lionel Railroader Club. He was a Past President, Past Ritual Chairman, Past Sunday School Teacher, Past Treasurer of Game Night, Past By-Laws Revision Chairman, Charter Member and Founding Member of Temple Beth Shalom, Mechanicsburg. He was the Vice President of Edwards House of Furniture and a sales associate with NB Liebman Furniture. Stanford is survived by his wife, Marlene Katz (Schaeffer) Barasch; daughters Suzan Donovan (Kevin) of Columbia, MD, Tammy Baldwin (Chris) of Wake Forest, NC; grandsons Justin, Ryan and Elliot Baldwin of Wake Forest, NC. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, October 18th at the Temple Beth Shalom Cemetery, Lisburn Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA with Rabbi Jordi Gendra officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Temple Beth Shalom Cemetery Fund, 913 Allendale Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.HetrickBitner.com.

MIRIAM ETTER BLICKSTEIN

Miriam Etter Blickstein, 87, Cornwall Manor, Cornwall, formerly of Lebanon and Hollywood, FL., passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at the Manor. She was the wife of the late Jonas Blickstein. She was born in Hershey on October 24, 1924, daughter of the late Samuel and Rose Levitz Etter. She was retired from retail sales having worked at Levitz Furniture and later the Bon Ton in Lebanon. She was a member of Congregation Beth Israel, Lebanon, where she was a member of the Sisterhood and Hadassah. She was a graduate of Lebanon High School and had attended Penn State University. Miriam

is survived by her sons, Richard H. Blickstein, Harrisburg; Harris A., husband of Carol Blickstein, Sacramento, CA, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers, Aaron, Jerry, Lester and David Etter and sister, Esther Etter Levenson. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 15th at Porterfield-Scheid Funeral Directors & Cremation Services, Ltd., Lebanon, with Rabbi Paula Reimers officiating. Burial was in Beth Israel Cemetery, Lebanon. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances in Miriam’s memory may be made to Congregation Beth Israel, 411 S. 8th St., Lebanon, PA 17042. To share on line condolences visit www. Porterfieldscheid.com.

ILA JANE RILEYIla Jane Riley, age 86, of Largo,

Florida, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at her residence. She was the wife of the late John R. Riley. Born October 19, 1925 in Erie, she was retired as owner of the Elegant Lady clothing boutique. She was a member of Temple Ohev Sholom in Harrisburg. Mrs. Riley is survived by a daughter, Joanne P. Riley, of York, a son, John K. Riley, of Saint Petersburg, Florida; and three grandchildren, Mindy C. Arijo, Kacie R. Hamric, and John Charles Hamric. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jenifer Campbell. A graveside service was held on Friday, October 19th at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, with Rabbi Peter Kessler officiating. Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, Inc., 863 South George Street, York was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cultural Alliance of York, 14 West Market Street, York PA 17401; or to a favorite charity .

To send condolences, go to KuhnerAssociates.com.

RABBI CHARLES D. MINTZRabbi Charles D. Mintz, 82,

passed away on October 2, 2012 in Walnut Creek, CA after a valiant battle with cancer. Rabbi Mintz retired in the early 1990s from Temple Ohev Sholom in Harrisburg which he had served for over a decade. Rabbi Mintz graduated Hebrew Union College (Cincinnati, 1956). Over his career, he served the UAHC in Ohio,

Pennsylvania and New York City and congregations in Austin, Dallas, Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Miami as well as Harrisburg. Rabbi Mintz was a leader in the struggles for civil rights and a woman’s right to choose. His accomplishments included: redeveloping the URJ’s Goldman Camp in Zionsville, IN, collaborating with Dave Brubeck to create “The Gates of Justice,” and developing the role of “interim rabbi,” to guide large congregations through major transitions. In retirement, Rabbi Mintz also served as “rabbi at sea” on six world cruises with Holland America Line. A devoted and beloved husband, father and grandfather, Rabbi Mintz is survived by his wife, Adele H. Mintz. He was married for 50 years to the late Natalie Levine Mintz (d:2000), whom he met at the University of Chicago (AB 1950). He also is survived by his three children, Deborah, Abe and Judith and their spouses, Adele’s 3 children, Susan, Debbie and Ruth their spouses, and by 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Donations to: The University of Chicago in support of The Charles D. Mintz Fund for Opera and Vocal Music c/o Ruth O’ Brien, 5801 S. Ellis Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60637 or to Hospice of the East Bay, 3470 Buskirk Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94523. www.pennlive.com/obits.

ELAINE L. SHAPIROElaine L. Shapiro, 90, of

Susquehanna Township, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012, at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence. She was the widow of Emanuel L. Shapiro. Born January 6, 1922, in Reading, she was daughter of the late Milton and Rene (Ehrlich) Loeb. She was a member of Temple Ohev Sholom where she was also a member of the Sisterhood. Elaine was a former member of Blue Ridge Country Club. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Surviving are two sons, Milton “Mickey” J. Shapiro and his wife, Terri, of Mechanicsburg, and Larry A. Shapiro and his wife, Barbara, of Sarasota, FL; a sister, Ernestine Urken of East Windsor, NJ; 4 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was

Contact

545-1081 or

232-1147

Romberger Memorials

preceded in death by a son, Richard Shapiro. Services were held on Sunday, October 21st at Bookstaber Chapel at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alder Health Services, 100 North Cameron Street, Suite 301, Harrisburg, PA 17101 or to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

Arrangements by Zimmerman-Auer Funeral Home, Inc.

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