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Aug 12, 2019

Letter to Ohio Lawmakers Calls for Action to Address Gun Violence

At a vigil following the mass shooting in Dayton, the crowd chanted “do something” as Ohio Governor Mike DeWine spoke. The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) has actually been doing something for the last year and a half—since horrific tragedies, including those at synagogues in…

Aug 12, 2019

10 Reasons to Join Federation’s Young Adult Leadership Class

Emily Werbel, here pictured with her husband Aaron, shares 10 reasons the new LEAD program is amazing.
 

A new LEAD cohort is forming now—deadline is August 15. Apply here.

Why join a group of young Jewish adults, once a month, to learn about leadership and the Jewish community?

Emi…

Aug 9, 2019

Beth and Louis Guttman Honored for Philanthropy and Commitment to Community

by David Harris

Beth and Louis Guttman were honored this past June at the Voices of Giving event. They are pictured center, with, from left to right, Danielle V. Minson, Shep Englander, Debra Steinbuch, and Jim Friedman, all from the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati.
 

This past June, community leaders …

Aug 6, 2019

New Rapid Response Network Will Support Local Immigrants and Refugees

by Jewish Community Relations Council

In response to the growing needs of immigrants and refugees in the Greater Cincinnati area, the JCRC is supporting a new rapid response initiative, led by the Immigrant and Refugee Law Center, which would mobilize quickly to support local families affected by the immigration crisis.
 

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Jul 31, 2019

Emissary Adds ‘Deep Understanding’ to Israel in Your Discussions

Emissary from Israel Amnon Maggid (far left) is leading discussions called Israel In Your Living Room, where community members are able to have candid conversations about a range of issues.
 

“To understand who we are as a people, as a religion, as a culture, and as a nation, we need …