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Apr 9, 2021

Interest Free Loan Program Helps Community Remain Financially Stable

by David Harris

“Cincinnati Jewish Interest Free Loans truly rescued me at a most difficult time.”—Robert Bass, Loan Recipient, pictured with his late wife, Sophie.
 

“After my wife's cancer surgery, we had a sudden need for 24/7 in-home care,” said Robert Bass. “It was going to be several …

Apr 2, 2021

It’s Not Out of Reach: How Legacy Giving Is Much Easier Than You Realize

by David Harris

Eric and Lily Liebman are now changing hundreds of lives, year after year, in perpetuity, through a sizable legacy gift she left for the Jewish community.
 

Somebody calls you asking for an annual donation. Your mind goes to your bank account, your job, or income situation, and you like…

Mar 26, 2021

Passover: Finding Freedom for Our ‘Mixed Multitude’ by Ross Levy

by Jewish Community Relations Council

This mosaic, entitled “The Call of the Shofar,” was unveiled by artist Ben Shahn (1898-1969) for in The Temple Congregation Ohabai Sholom in Nashville, TN. In light of Passover, it calls to the Jewish community to walk the path towards freedom as a mixed multitude.
 

Ross Z. Levy, J…

Mar 22, 2021

On Passover, What Will You Remember?

by Danielle V. Minson

Do you remember when the word plague sounded Biblical?

Now, because of COVID, it’s in our headlines and our lives. It has really been a plague year.

Our lives, our children’s lives, our parents’ and grandparents’ lives have been dominated by this pandemic. Some of you have lost lov…

Mar 17, 2021

JCRC Launches Innovative Leaders in Light Institute to Combat Extremism

by Jewish Community Relations Council

“The hate in our country has never been more on display,” said Shakila Ahmad, who is past president of the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati. “You saw the hate on full display in Charlottesville. You saw the burning of mosques over the last several years, the attacks on synagogues. …