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Mar 15, 2024

At the Nexus of Reactive and Proactive

by Jewish Community Relations Council

Of necessity, our work as a JCRC is partially reactive. When antisemitic incidents occur, we pick up the phone and provide support. When on December 4, for example, about two dozen students from the School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) walked out and staged a protest that included p…

Mar 1, 2024

One Step, One Goal, and One Relationship at a Time

by Jewish Community Relations Council

More and more, I find myself sharing the following memory: In high school, I was the president of my school’s Model UN. At one convention, our group was representing Israel, and we succeeded at brokering peace in the Middle East and a two-state solution. And it wasn’t even that hard.

I …

Feb 23, 2024

"We are hoping for better days for all the people in the world.” Eilon Munk

by Danielle V. Minson

Eilon (right) and Asaf Munk came back to Cincinnati to talk about October 7 and its aftermath in Israel.
 
Dear friends, 


As we grapple with the war’s complexities, each day unfolds with an ache for the release of the hostages and a deep yearning for peace. The desire for peace cou…

Feb 20, 2024

Making Our Voices Heard

by Jewish Community Relations Council

What a week it has been. Since last Wednesday (2/7), our community has been abuzz over whether we might join the many other American cities that have adopted polarizing and anti-Israel-biased ceasefire resolutions. After close to 200 members of our community came to Cincinnati City Hall th…

Feb 16, 2024

Feb 16 Update: Cincinnati City Council Session Debates Ceasefire in Gaza

by Danielle V. Minson

The City Council meeting was fraught; over 75 community members spoke.

Update 03/7/2024:  Last month, we saw over 175 community members come together at the Cincinnati City Council, showcasing our united wish for peace. This collective effort was underscored this Wednesday with the passage…