The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Will Honor Volunteers and Professionals at 116th Annual Meeting
| Yair Cohen, Community Shaliach (Emissary) from Israel |
The community-wide remembrance of Israel Memorial Day and celebration of Israeli Independence Day (including a performance from the Israel Defense Force Choir, shown above) will be held on April 26, at 5:30 p.m., at the Mayerson JCC. Yair Cohen, community shaliach (emissary) from Israel, reflects on the meaning of these holidays—to him, to Israelis and to Jews around the world.
The 64th Independence Day of Israel—when it is written so simply, we actually have to say it again. In other words, only 64 years ago, Jews had no country of their own. Sixty-four years ago, we only had a dream, a vision, prayers and faith. And today we have a state. Read more
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