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Mar 22, 2024

March 22 Update: Reflecting on Our JCRC Annual Meeting

by Danielle V. Minson

We celebrate the success of our JCRC annual meeting.

Dear Friends,

This Wednesday, over 200 people from our Jewish community and alliescame together at our Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) Annual Meeting. We shared our collaborative work in education, security, and advocacy over …

Mar 19, 2024

March 8 Update: Empowering our Youth

by Danielle V. Minson

Dear friends,

In navigating my role, the lines between my professional and personal life often blur—a testament to my belief in and passion for our mission, for which I feel fortunate. During a site visit to Miami University, I managed to catch up with my nephew over lunch which I loved! …

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…