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Nov 3, 2020

Jewish Federation’s Israel Engagement Will Look Different in 2021

by Danielle V. Minson

Former Chaverim M’Israel Adi Itzkowitz works with a student at Rockwern Academy in 2018.
 

The Israel and Overseas committee at the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati is making some major changes to Israel programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Historically, Israel and Overseas (I&…

Oct 27, 2020

Some Needed Good News

by Danielle V. Minson

Today—despite it still being 2020—I have good news to share.

First, the courtyard at the Mayerson JCC is open again for J Café dining. The Friday omelet bar is back too! Now they are grilling for lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays (weather allowing). And outdoor heaters are on their way. …

Sep 25, 2020

LaRose: Ohio to Hold Safe and Fair Elections Despite COVID-19 Challenges

by Jewish Community Relations Council

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose speaks to Jewish media about the November elections during a private briefing on Monday, September 21.
 

“‘Ready for November.’ That’s been our theme since I came into this office a year and a half ago,” Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose…

Sep 21, 2020

Finding Your Anchors in the New Year

by Danielle V. Minson

This past year, in different ways, the pandemic has set us adrift in uncharted waters. We have lost some of our anchors—our routines, bumping into friends, or working alongside our colleagues.

Jewish holidays are anchors in time.

Rosh Hashanah anchors the year, giving us a framework to r…

Sep 17, 2020

JCRC Applauds Signing of the Abraham Accords

by Jewish Community Relations Council

JFNA's Board Chair Mark Wilf and President & CEO Eric D. Fingerhut joined nearly 1,000 guests on the White House Lawn to witness the historic signing of the peace accords between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
 

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewi…