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News, Announcements, and Updates from the Federation

Sports Complex, Therapy Pool Coming to Grass Campus

Therapy pool and "gymatorium" among newly-announced construction plans

The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg is excited to announce that we’ll be continuing our aquatics program at the new Grass Campus, which will be the future home of a newly-constructed sports complex featuring a …

JFGH Finalizes Purchase of Dixon University Center

Originally published on 4/1/22

Plans underway for Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life

HARRISBURG, PA – The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg announced that it finalized the purchase of the Dixon University Center from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and will begin work transfor…

Statement on the Hostage Situation at Beth Israel Synagogue in Texas

Now that the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas has ended, we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to law enforcement for being on the scene today and negotiating the release of the four worshippers who were held as hostages.

The Secure Commu…

Dixon University Center: Future Federation Home Has Deep Community History

By David J. Morrison

Fronting the Susquehanna River some thirty blocks north of Center City Harrisburg lies one of the most scenic, historic, and bucolic pieces of real estate to be found anywhere in Central Pennsylvania.

In the early 20th Century, the Harrisburg Academy acquired the land,…

Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life FAQ

Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life FAQ

 

  1. What is the Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life?

The Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life creates a common space for organizations to enhance the quality of Jewish life in the greater Harrisburg region and serve the community at large,…