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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. …

Mar 11, 2021

Reconnect With Community at Federation's Super Sunday

by David Harris

Being active and giving back is part of the Kuresmans’ Jewish values.
 

“Maybe this is the year you say ‘yes,’” said Ed Kuresman about this year’s Super Sunday. “Who knows—you may think you're signing up for Super Sunday or participating in a conversation, but two years,…

Mar 8, 2021

How You Help: Single Mom Helped Through COVID Crisis

“As a single mom with a challenged child, we were already on the edge. I cannot say enough about Erin’s help. It is saving my mental health.” —Ayalah
 

A single mother with three children, the eldest with anxiety disorder, can easily feel pushed to the wall. But Ayalah (identity…

Feb 26, 2021

‘To Bigotry No Sanction:’ JCRC Introduces New Speaker Series

by Jewish Community Relations Council

The rise of extremism and antisemitism has created an environment where our democracy faces unprecedented threats and challenges. That’s why the Jewish Community Relations Council is examining the current crisis in America through its new speaker series To Bigotry No Sanction: Jewish Persp…

Feb 25, 2021

Jewish Federation’s Kila Hanrahan Named President of AFP Cincinnati

by Danielle V. Minson

Kila Hanrahan is the Agency Development Officer at Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, serving as Director of Development at Jewish Family Service. She was recently named President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Cincinnati Chapter (AFP Cincinnati).
 
I am so proud to…