Wellness. Music. Arts. Food. Culture.
These are just a few of the areas where you can learn, experience, grow, and connect with Federation this Fall through our new slate of programming for all ages. Keep reading for our exciting slate of upcoming classes and special programs this season - register now and tell a friend!
And there's more still to come! Additional programs like PJ Library, cultural and holiday programming, Senior Adult Club programming and other special events will be announced throughout the season.
Programming made possible through a generous gift of the Berman - Levine Foundation Fund for Lifelong Learning and through the Annual Campaign of the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg.
Youth Programs
Questions about Youth Programs? Contact Macy.
SUNDAY SPORTS ON THE GREEN
Sundays | September 8, 15, 22, and 29
10:30 - 11:15am at Etter Family Green @ Grass Campus
Pre K - Kindergarten
Calling all parents and kids! Join us for outdoor play time. Each week will feature a different activity. A minimum of 8 students is required to run program.
$50/Members, $80/Non-members
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MONDAY REC CLUB
Mondays | September 9, 16, 23, and 30
5 - 6pm at Etter Family Green @ Grass Campus
Grades K - 5
Our Monday Rec Club is designed to provide kids with a fun, active, and engaging experience through a variety of outdoor sports and games. All of our activities are designed to promote teamwork, coordination, physical fitness, and – of course – FUN!
Join us for an adventure where we’ll make memories and build friendships that will last a lifetime!
$60/Members, $100/Non-members
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ELLIE GOLDENBERG THEATRE PROGRAM
PRESENTS YOUTH AUDITION WORKSHOP
Tuesday, September 10 (Grades 2 - 6) | 6 - 7:30pm
Thursday, September 12 (Grades 7 - 12) | 6 - 7:30pm
Mary Sachs Memorial Hall in Richards Hall @ Grass Campus
Our workshop is designed to help kids prepare for performance auditions. Highlights include: audition techniques, performance skills, voice and movement.
We create a positive and encouraging atmosphere where every child feels valued and supported. Our goal is to build confidence and inspire a love for performing arts.
$30/Members, $50/Non-members
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The Ellie Goldenberg Theatre Program is made possible through a generous gift from Renee & David Goldenberg.
September 26 - November 24
Wednesdays 5 - 6:30pm, Sundays, 3 - 4pm
Grass Campus
Grades 3 - 5
Calling all girls! This is a fun, evidence-based program that encourages girls to build their confidence, kindness and decision making skills. The season of training leads up to a final 5K run at HACC.
Mondays | October 7 and 21, November 4 and 18
5 - 5:30pm at Richards Hall @ Grass Campus
For Preschool ages accompanied by a parent or caregiver
Join us for this joyful and interactive program that helps to foster a love for music while enhancing early childhood development through fun and engaging activities.
$40/Members, $60/Non-members
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TEEN SPECIALTY FITNESS
Symons Family Fitness Center @ Grass Campus
Ages 13 - 17
Join us for unique, teen-oriented sessions focusing on different areas of our beautiful new fitness center - each session will serve as a gauge of interest for future teen fitness programming:
Strength & Agility for Teen Athletes | Thursday, October 10 (6:15 - 7:15 pm)
Yoga in Hebrew | Sunday, October 13 (12:30- 1:30 pm)
Teen Boxing | Sunday, November 3 (12:30-1:30 pm)
Teen Intro to Weightlifting | Thursday, November 7 (6:15-7:15 pm
$7 Members, $15/Non-members (per session)
REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
PARENT-TOT & IDDY BIDDY BASKETBALL
Sundays | October 20 & 27, November 3 & 10
Parent Tot (ages 2 - 4) from 9:45 - 10:15am
Iddy Biddy (Pre K - K) from 11:45am - 12:45pm
Road College Prep Academy (5480 Linglestown Rd)
Join our youth basketball program for fun, skill-building, and teamwork! Improve your game with experienced coaches in a supportive environment.
Parent/Tot: $45/Member, $60/Non-member
Iddy Biddy: $70/Member, $90/Non-member
Please note: registration spaces are limited for all of these sessions – sign up early! Registration deadline: October 15th. Min enrollment 8; max 20.
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CRAFTING WITH ORI & YAELI
Thursdays | November 7, 14, and 22 and December 5 |
4 - 5pm at Grass Campus
Grades 3 - 8
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, this class offers something for everyone. Led by Shinshinim, young emissaries from Israel, this class incorporates cultural elements and traditional crafts from Israel.
$36/Members, $60/Non-members
*Member option for early drop off at 3:45pm ($20 additional fee)
Adult & Community Programs
Questions about Youth Programs? Contact Jennifer.
EDWARD S. FINKELSTEIN HARRISBURG JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS PAPERCLIPS
Thursday, September 5 | 7pm
Sunday, September 8 | 2pm
Grass Campus Board Room (1st Floor Admin)
Film Festival opens its 30th season with a 20th anniversary screening of the multi-award-winning film Paper Clips, which tells the story of middle school Tennessee students whose study of the Holocaust brought them national, then international attention.
Get tickets for these and all of Film Festival's Grass Campus screenings here.
SCREENING OF SUPERNOVA:
THE MUSIC FESTIVAL MASSACRE
Sunday, September 22
3 - 5pm at Grass Campus Board Room (1st Floor Admin)
Parental Guidance advised for ages 17 and under
Join us for the screening of SUPERNOVA: The Music Festival Massacre, brought to you by the Jewish National Fund-USA. You will also hear how the JNF has been meeting the needs of every affected community - yesterday, today, and tomorrows to come. Together, let's continue our commitment to building a better future for the land and people of Israel.
FREE Screening, RSVP required. Presented in partnership with Beth El Temple, Kesher Israel Congregation, Chisuk Emuna Congregation, and Temple Ohev Sholom.
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CONVERSATIONAL HEBREW
Sundays | October 13, 20, 27 and November 3
10:45 - 11:45am at Grass Campus
Led by Shinshinim, our young emissaries from Israel, Ori and Yaeli will lead students in basic conversational Hebrew.
$36/Members, $60/Non-members
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JEWS & FOOD
Thursday, November 7
7 - 8pm at Grass Campus Board Room (1st Floor Admin)
From our very own “Jewish Culture Worker,” Susan Leviton, This presentation will take you on a culinary tour of each of the food groups as found in Yiddish song, from varnishkes to gefilte fish, and from homentaschen to chicken – a bit heavy on the starches, I admit! There’s plenty of musical wine and whiskey to wash it all down, too! Bring your oldest Jewish recipes or cookbooks to share!
$10/Members, $20/Non-members
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COMMUNITY CONVERSATION:
UKRAINE & RUSSIA WAR
Sunday, November 17
10:30am - 11:30am in Mary Sachs Memorial Hall (in Richards Hall at Grass Campus)
Join us for an insightful presentation by on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Alan G. Stolberg, Ph.D., will provide a comprehensive overview of the historical, political, and social factors that have contributed to the conflict, as well as its current state and potential future developments.
FREE to members, $18/Non-members
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CREATE A HANDMADE BOOK
WITH SUSAN LEVITON
Tuesday, December 10
7 - 9pm at Grass Campus
Each workshop participant will learn a bit about traditional bookbinding by creating a simple hand sewn signature with a decorative cover, inside leaf and personalized binding cords.
These books make wonderful journals or small photo albums. Bring some favorite poetry or anything you may want to begin to populate your book! All materials will be provided, but you may wish to bring some bits of decorative papers, ribbons, or other delightful additions of your own.
$36/Members, $70/Non-members (includes materials)
Register Here