Minyan Times
| Shacharis |
Regular Weekday - 6:45 AM
Shabbat - 9:00 AM
Sundays/Most major legal holidays - 8:00 AM
Rosh Chodesh - 6:30 AM
Chol HaMoed
.....Pesach - 6:30 AM
.....Sukkot - 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM
.....Hoshanah Rabbah - 6:00AM only
| Mincha/Maariv |
Mincha generally starts 20-30 minutes before Sh’kiah. Maariv is shortly after (often there is a brief Mishnayos shiur in between).
August/September 2010
Contact Information
2500 N. 3rd StreetHarrisburg, Pa 17110
717-238-0763
E-Mail- kesherisrael@aol.com
Rabbi - Rabbi Akiva Males
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E-Mail - Rabbimales@yahoo.com
President -Barry Gordon
717-238-5599
E-Mail - bg.cleaner@gmail.com
Webmaster - Bryan Reid
E-mail - b.reid@comcast.net
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Kosher Food
Harrisburg’s Jewish Community provides several opportunities to get kosher food/wine. Whether it is through the local supermarket with its kosher bakery and imported kosher items or through the kosher food stand at Hershey Park, members of Harrisburg’s Orthodox community are able to satisfy their gustatory needs. Below are some of the links to the places that serve these needs.
Giant Foods
Local Grocery Store Featuring
Kosher bakery, fresh and frozen meats, cheese, and other specialty items.
2300 Linglestown Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Store Phone: 717-545-0489
Giant Foods Website
Some important info about Kosher Navigation at Giant Foods:
| 1. | All items displayed in the bakery section are certified as Kosher. Customers should check any item found outside of the bakery section for Kosher certification. |
| 2. | Aside from the garlic bread (containing Dairy garlic spread), all breads are Pareve / non-Dairy. |
| 3. | Unless otherwise marked, all cakes, cookies, and donuts, etc. are Dairy. |
| 4. | Please Note: The Lower East Side Market / Deli Counter in the store is not under any Hashgacha. |
Kesher Israel’s Wine Cellar offers a wide array of kosher selections for all your holiday, shabbas, and Simchah needs.

For more information on the current selection in the wine cellar, call:
Joel Burcat 717-234-8105
Jack Lock 717-236-4810
Charles Press 717-545-1081
Josh First 717-260-0953
Norman Gras Caterers
Have your event catered in style with Kosher Food.
Click on the logo to the right.
717-856-5913
Challah with a Twist
Enjoy fresh homemade Challahs every week!
717-234-6863
Traveling to Hershey Park this summer?
Check out the Kosher Food stop. Click on the logo to the right.
Another Kosher option is at Franklin and Marshall College, located 45 minutes outside of Harrisburg. The Mashgiach of this service is Mark Powers, a member of our community. Click the logo for more info.
Cool off with a refreshing Rita’s Water Ice. While there are several Rita’s water ice locations in Harrisburg, Kesher Israel ensures that all products sold at this Rita’s location (4151 Linglestown Rd) are Kosher certified.