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Apr 14, 2020

COVID-19 community update; Helping an isolated student celebrate Passover

by Danielle V. Minson

This Passover Seder was certainly different from all other Passovers, especially as we live through the closest thing to a plague most of us have experienced.

But along with the bitterness represented by maror, we have the sweetness of the haroset. And for me, starting week five of leading …

Apr 13, 2020

How You Help: Maxwell House Haggadah Needed

by David Harris

Michael Evers, Director of Cincy Internships at Cincinnati Hillel, brought four Maxwell House Haggadot for a student in need, his girlfriend, and two friends to be able to celebrate Passover.
 

Cincinnati Hillel Helps Isolated Student Celebrate Passover
 

On the day before Passover …

Apr 8, 2020

How You Help: Despite Pandemic, Food Pantry Remains Open

by David Harris

JFS Volunteer Programs Manager Beth Kotzin’s sons volunteer with a large food delivery to help keep the food bank open (left to right: Benji, Jacob, and Josh).
 

Jewish Family Service Heldman Family Pantry prioritizes safety, clients, during crisis   
 

Jewish Family Service Heldm…

Apr 8, 2020

JCRC Responding to New Challenges During COVID-19 Pandemic

by Jewish Community Relations Council

JCRC pushed for the CARES stimulus bill, just signed into law. It allocates more than 300 billion dollars to a payroll protection program, where any 501c3 or small business can apply for millions of dollars in Small Business Administration loans.
 

In our last conversation, I shared tha…

Apr 7, 2020

As in Other Times in History, This Passover is One of Perseverance

by Danielle V. Minson

Much of our strength as a people depends on gathering to share traditions, celebrations and support. For most of us, this is the first Passover when we cannot gather. During this disruptive, alarming time, we need to prioritize community health over community gathering. But we can draw stren…