Jewish Family Service of Harrisburg and presenting partner GIANT are excited to welcome best-selling author Mitch Albom for a discussion and book signing of his newest book, Finding Chika: An Earthquake, A Little Girl, and the Making of a Family at Beth El Temple Harrisburg on Tuesday, February 25 at 7pm.

Bob Wolff says “JFS is an agency of good deeds. They are dedicated to doing good works and repairing the world and making it a better place to live in, not just for Jews, but for everyone. That is 100% JFS’ mission. “

Jewish Family Service is fortunate to have the support of community members who share their expertise in various areas to assist us in furthering our mission. We are pleased to welcome new members to our 2019 – 2020 Board of Directors

Stan Lewin moved to the Harrisburg area in 1978. As a community – minded medical doctor, he quickly saw the importance of the services and programs that Jewish Family Service offered to both Jews and non-Jews in Harrisburg. Read on to learn more about Stan and his commitment to JFS.

There are about 14,000 children in foster care in Pennsylvania alone in 2018, half over age thirteen. Each of these children needs a forever home.