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Mar 10, 2020

20 Couples Experience ‘Modern-Day Judaism’ During Honeymoon Israel Trip

by David Harris

Honeymoon Israel helps connect young adults to Judaism and deepen their connection with their partners, but it also helps build a community here in Cincinnati by introducing couples to new friends.
 

“The feeling is indescribable when a couple who has felt less connected to religion o…

Mar 6, 2020

JCRC & Civic Leaders Condemn Brazen Antisemitic Graffiti across Madison Rd

by Jewish Community Relations Council

City worker cleaning brazen antisemitic graffiti off of Madisonville Road bridge on March 6.
 

On Wednesday evening, the JCRC was made aware that antisemitic graffiti was spray-painted on the railway trestle on Madison Road between Madisonville and Oakley. An age-old, insidious antisemi…

Mar 5, 2020

How You Help: Jonathan Finds His Voice

by David Harris

With the help of his mother and the Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), Jonathan Jones fought to reduce the harsh antisemitism he experienced at his school.
 

Federation’s JCRC Supports Local Family, School to Fight Antisemitism

“In the hallways when I was wal…

Mar 3, 2020

Preparing for Coronavirus Part of SAFE Cincinnati’s Emergency Planning Role

by Danielle V. Minson

Like you, we have been following the concerning news about the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. So, we want you to know what SAFE Cincinnati is doing to prevent the virus and its effects from disrupting our active community life. 

As you may know, SAFE Cincinnati is a community-wide…

Feb 28, 2020

Nurturing the Community to Honor the Past, Provide For the Future

by David Harris

Despite not always agreeing with every choice, Zelda and Lou Jacobs have made it a point to support the Jewish Federation because they believe in the good work the organization does.
 

As I walked into Zelda and Lou Jacobs’ house, I was greeted by the amazing smell of chicken soup. I …