Jewish Community Alliance of Lancaster

Great things are happening -

Great things are happening

Programming has begun! -

Programming has begun!

Coming soon ... -

Coming soon ...

Annual Meeting Tomorrow! -

Annual Meeting Tomorrow!

Annual Membership Meeting -

Annual Membership Meeting

May in Jewish Lancaster -

May in Jewish Lancaster

JCAL condemns Iran's attacks against Israel—the first by a sovereign nation since Saddam Hussein launched scud missiles at Israel in 1991—in the strongest possible terms.

Our community stands in total solidarity with Israel and the IDF as they work to defend themselves from these brazen attacks, and pray for their safety.

We are thankful that the United States and our allies are standing strong with Israel and helping to defend her against the Iranian threat.

Joy in the World? -

Joy in the World?

What in the World? -

What in the World?

Register for this Zoom event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwucOCrqz4qHte6nG33KyS0CcextzHQNm9v

If your inboxes - both electric and paper - are anything like mine, you've received lots of fundraising requests recently encouraging donations by the end of 2023. Make your donation before December 31! Take advantage of the tax deduction! Give now!

Including or suggesting a deadline is a great marketing tool. Creating a sense of urgency will encourage consumers to buy, or donate, now. The IRS doesn't care if you donated on January 1, July 28, December 31, or any other day of the year.

JCAL did not request a donation specifically by December 31. Honestly, we're like the IRS and the specific date doesn't matter. What matters to JCAL is that you donate. You can join JCAL with a minimum donation of $36* per year allowing you to vote at membership meetings. You can support our annual campaign and designate part or all your gift to Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) to be used at their discretion in North America, Israel or in support of Jews and Jewish life anywhere in the world. Donations to JFNA specifically for the current war in Israel can be made here**. You can also make a gift restricted to JCAL’s Writers in Residences (WIR*) program or sponsoring an event during the year for $136. We truly appreciate your financial support. Your gifts help us pay for programs created by our shaliach (emissary) from Israel, Ziv Laskin, our annual Yom HaShoah commemoration, Israeli Memorial Day and Independence Day (Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut), Chanukah in Penn Square, and more. Please make your gift now.

Thank you.

Miriam Baumgartner
JCAL President

* Please contact me confidentially at [email protected] if $36 is beyond your means.
** Please select “NETWORK” as your community in the form, then type “Lancaster” in the Network Community box.

The New Year has Arrived -

The New Year has Arrived

Beat those winter blues with some amazing, live music!

We are thrilled to welcome Elana A***n as our 2024 Miller Music Festival headliner! A composer, multi-instrumentalist, and prayer leader, Elana A***n is one of the leading voices in contemporary Jewish music.

Elana will join us for Shabbat service on Friday, January 5th, and in concert on Saturday, January 6th at 7:00 pm. Saturday's concert is free and open to the public. All are welcome!

The Miller Music Festival is made possible by the Miller Music Fund, established in memory of Madaline and Lester Miller.

More info: https://elanaarian.com/

Happy New Year, Again!🎊 -

Happy New Year, Again!🎊

More music for this seventh day of Chanukah!

Six13 - Era-lution of Taylor Swift (Chanukah's version) Let's bring some much-needed light into the world! On that note 🎵, what better holiday than Chanukah, and what brighter star is there right now than the ini...

The fifth, very windy, night of Chanukah with lighting led by The Klehr Center for Jewish Life at Franklin and Marshall College. Thanks to everyone who came out on this windy evening and joined our celebration of Chanukah.

Menorah Lighting Day 5 Gather in the heart of Penn Square for a cherished annual tradition as the Jewish Community Alliance of Lancaster illuminates the spirit of Hanukkah through ...

7th candle was lit tonight, led by Rabbi Jack Paskoff and soloist Steve Dropkin of Congregation Shaarai Shomayim. Tomorrow is the last night and Friday is the last day of Chanukah 5784. Many thanks to Luis Alejandro of SimplyExploVenturing who has joined us every night to record our menorah lighting.

Menorah Lighting Day 7 Gather in the heart of Penn Square for a cherished annual tradition as the Jewish Community Alliance of Lancaster illuminates the spirit of Hanukkah through ...

Sixth night of Chanukah - menorah lighting and song.

Menorah Lighting Day 6 Gather in the heart of Penn Square for a cherished annual tradition as the Jewish Community Alliance of Lancaster illuminates the spirit of Hanukkah through ...