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Jun 30, 2021

David Gershuny Presented Jewish Federation’s 2021 Mesel Wieder Mensch Award

by David Harris

David Gershuny, 2021 Mesel Wieder Mensch Award Winner, is passionate about his commitment and service to the Jewish community.
 

“When I hear the word mensch, I immediately think of the Hebrew word musar, which is ethics as it relates to moral conduct,” explained David Gershuny. “…

Jun 14, 2021

The Crisis of Extremism – JCRC to Hold Annual Meeting

by Jewish Community Relations Council

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati will host its 82nd annual meeting on June 29, with a focus on the crisis of extremism and rising antisemitism in America, across the ideological and political spectrum. The meeting will feature national and …

Jun 2, 2021

Congratulations, President-Elect Isaac Herzog

by Danielle V. Minson

Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog at the January 2020 No Hate No Fear rally against antisemitism in Jerusalem | Photo: David Salem
 

As you know, Federations across America help fund the Jewish Agency for Israel, for which Isaac Herzog served as Chairman until this announcement. On be…

May 25, 2021

Powerful Workshop Highlighting Intersections of Hatreds Curbs Antisemitism

by Jewish Community Relations Council

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Cincinnati, in partnership with The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center (HHC), provides specialized trainings on antisemitism for any Jewish or civic group, school, organization, or company. JCRC and HHC professionals will facilitat…

May 25, 2021

Explore the Hidden Treasures of Israel From Your Living Room

“We think this will be a really fun and unique approach to Israel engagement,” said Jason Schapera, “especially since COVID-19 has put a hold on a lot of what we’ve been able to do.” Schapera is the Chair of the Israel & Overseas Programming Committee at the Jewish Federation of Ci…