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Feb 7, 2020

Judge Nathaniel Jones was a Civil Rights Icon & Friend to Jewish Community

by Jewish Community Relations Council

Judge Nathaniel Jones, Alice Abrams, Marilyn Krug, and Judge Burton Perlman depart for the former Soviet Union, November 20, 1986.
 

With the recent passing of a giant in our community and a steward for civil rights across the world, Judge Nathaniel R. Jones, we wanted to take a moment …

Feb 6, 2020

JCRC Condemns Car Ramming Attack in Jerusalem

by Jewish Community Relations Council

Together with the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, the Jewish Community Relations Council is outraged and heartbroken today after twelve Israeli soldiers were injured in what Israeli security forces have described as a suspected vehicular ramming attack in central Jerusalem. One of the soldi…

Feb 3, 2020

Cincinnati Native’s Legacy Spreads Around the World

by David Harris

Nina Paul's legacy spreads around the world through creation of the Max Paul Volunteer Internship Program at ALEH Negev in Israel.
 

“Everyone knew Max, and everyone loved him. And I think that he would be proud to know that this is his legacy,” said Nina Paul while holding back tea…

Feb 3, 2020

‘It’s Time to Do Our Part:’ Leading the Community Through Volunteering

by David Harris

Through their work as the Community Campaign cochairs, Chris Freeman and Steve Baron hope to inspire other young adults to get involved and volunteer their time and talent.
 

Steve Baron and Chris Freeman serve as cochairs for the Community portion of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati…

Jan 31, 2020

Vote! As Jews, We are ‘Commanded’ to Get Civically Engaged

by Jewish Community Relations Council

Alicia Harris, rabbinic fellow from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, offers a reflection on the importance of voting—and why civic engagement is a uniquely Jewish value and tradition.
 

As we approach the Ohio primary in March, and look ahead to general elections in …