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Nov 15, 2022

The Misguided Attempt To Make Everything About Israel

by Jewish Community Relations Council

A panel at the ADL's Never is Now summit, 2022 (Photo courtesy ADL)
 
On Thursday, I attended the Never is Now Summit, the ADL's premier conference on antisemitism. The program was impactful, filled with rousing words and helpful guidance on combating Jew-hatred. Much of the summit was a…

Nov 11, 2022

Cleaning up Kanye West, Kyrie Irving's antisemitic mess

by Jewish Community Relations Council

As Ecclesiastes says, there is nothing new under the sun. So too with antisemitism: it has existed in one form or another for as long as Jews have. Nevertheless, we are now in uncharted waters when it comes to antisemitism in the United States. The impetus? Kanye West and Kyrie Irving's rece…

Nov 3, 2022

The Jewish Cincinnati Bicentennial is Over—What Now?

by Danielle V. Minson

Introducing the concert at Andrew J Brady Music Center, marking the end of the Jewish Cincinnati Bicentennial.
 
I’m still enjoying the glow from the October 15 concert at the Andrew J Brady Music Center that marked the end of the Jewish Cincinnati Bicentennial year. The singing of the…

Oct 31, 2022

JCRC Statement on Destruction of Hillel at Miami University's Sukkah

by Jewish Community Relations Council

In the early morning hours of Saturday, October 15, three young men climbed the fence of Hillel at Miami University and destroyed the Hillel’s sukkah. This act of destruction hurts the entire region's Jewish Community. Whether this was an act of intentional antisemitism o…

Oct 25, 2022

Judaism Provides Flexibility to Meet the Needs of Growing Families

by David Harris

“By giving to our community, we are creating community,” said Jamie Heldman. “When we get involved, we can see the bigger picture and see all that the community has to offer. We’re able to meet people, create friendships, and find which pieces of the community speak to us.”

Jamie …