Press Releases

News, Announcements, and Updates from the Federation

PA Jewish Coalition Responds to Post by Philadelphia NAACP President

The Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition issued the following statement in response to the recent Facebook post of Philadelphia NAACP president Rodney Muhammad:

Rodney Muhammad’s statement, cloaked with the authority of the NAACP-- an organization with a storied legacy and laudable goals—refle…

Guidelines for Travel & Quarantine

Updated 3/1/21:

As of 3/1/21, out-of-state travellers no longer need to quarantine upon re-entering Pennsylvania.

Please do not visit the Harrisburg JCC if you or someone you have had close contact with are sick, have symptoms, or have a fever of 100 degrees or higher.

 

 

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Statement on Anti-Semitic Comments by Philadelphia Eagles WR Desean Jackson

STATEMENT OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HARRISBURG ON ANTI-SEMITIC COMMENTS BY PHILADELPHIA EAGLES WIDE RECEIVER DESEAN JACKSON

The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg stands with ADL,  AJC, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jers…

Next Steps in Reopening Harrisburg JCC

On Monday, June 22, the JCC will begin our staged reopening process. We have been working with our Medical Advisory Team for the past month to determine the safest way to reopen. This is the timeline that we have established based on the current circumstances:

Monday, June 22: Brenner Famil…

Green Hills Announcement for 2020 Season

Dear Friends,

We hope this message finds you safe and healthy.

It is with great disappointment that I share the news that Green Hills Swim Club will not open for the 2020 season. Please know that this decision was not taken lightly, and our leadership team factored in everything from finan…