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Aug 17, 2023

Local Philanthropists Honored at Annual Voices of Giving Event

by David Harris

Jim Heldman, Wendy Saunders, and Jan Armstrong Cobb were honored at the 25th Annual Voices of Giving Awards for their deep commitment and generosity to Cincinnati's Jewish community.

Twenty-six local philanthropists were recently honored at the Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council’s …

Aug 7, 2023

Ohio & Israel: Whose Majority Rules?

by Jewish Community Relations Council

Last Monday, most Jews across the US—including Ohio—decried that a bare majority in the Knesset voted to change the rules for Israel’s Supreme Court. Simultaneously, most Jews across Ohio are now fighting Issue 1, vigorously arguing that 50%+1 of Ohioans should be able to change Ohio�…

Jul 24, 2023

Planting the Seeds of Outreach

by Jewish Community Relations Council

All through my recent encounter with Lakota Board of Education member Darbi Boddy, I’ve repeated one thing: I would like to meet with Mrs. Boddy, one on one, so we can build trust and better communicate our values/concerns to one another. You might wonder why I think that’s worthwhile or…

Jul 20, 2023

Bob Clayton Wins Mensch Award for Selfless Support of Jewish Community

by David Harris

“Mentors, a lot of mentors, taught me how to be this way,” said Bob Clayton. This May, Clayton was honored with the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati’s annual Mesel Wieder Mensch Award.

How did Bob Clayton become a mensch? “Mentors, a lot of mentors, taught me the importance of doin…

Jul 13, 2023

A Message Concerning the Language of 'Blood Libel'

by Jewish Community Relations Council

To: Lakota School Board Member Darbi Boddy
From: Rabbi Ari Jun | Director, Cincinnati Jewish Community Relations Council
Attention: Lakota Board of Education
Date: Thursday, July 13, 2023

Thank you for corresponding these past few days regarding your 7/9 Facebook post referencing “blood l…