Janet Frankel Staub (z'l'), founder of Kol HaNeshama, was born in 1951 in Queens, New York. Janet graduated from Bayside High School, Cornell University, University of Buffalo, and the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University. A licensed clinical social worker, Janet practiced psychotherapy for 35 years, including 14 years at Pinnacle Health and 7 years in private practice. With utmost passion for her craft, she continued to care for patients even in the final months of her life.

 

Devoted to lifelong professional growth, Janet studied at the International Psychotherapy Institute in Washington, DC, relishing the professional community she found there. Janet took great pride in her work and practiced with compassion and dedication. 

 

Janet was an engaged and proud member of Harrisburg's Jewish community. Over the course of her life, she was a member of three congregations: Beth El Temple, Chisuk Emuna, and Temple Beth Shalom. Janet advised Harrisburg's chapter of United Synagogue Youth and served on the board of the Silver Academy. Janet was also an avid dancer and regularly participated in both folk and contra dancing groups in the Harrisburg area.

 

Janet was an adored mother, grandmother, sister, friend, neighbor, and community member.  All those who loved her remember Janet's unique and infectious zest for life.