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Jul 5, 2024

The Struggle for America to Keep Her Promise

by Ari (Ballaban) Jun

In a year of long weeks, this has been a long week. The recent vandalism at local Jewish cemeteries has not only kept us all busy, but it’s been emotionally draining. Walking through row after row of toppled graves, seeing names I know, and consoling friends in this moment has all been qu…

Jun 21, 2024

Coalitions of One: Moving Beyond Labels

Earlier this week, the JCPA hosted a national conference on “Coalition- and Bridge-Building Post-October 7th.” It was excellently designed, offering many novel perspectives on community relations during this challenging time. One thought from a workshop particularly resonated with me, es…

Jun 10, 2024

Our Israel Advocacy Matters to Zahava Tamir

by Danielle V. Minson

Breakfast this past Monday made us all smile. (l-r): Tzach Shmuely (our new Shaliach), Felicia Zakem (Chief Planning Officer), Danielle V. Minson (CEO), Martha Brand Dave (Community Building Associate), Jan Evans (Director of Allocations), Josh Blatt (Board Chair) and Yarden Neeman (outgoing…

Jun 10, 2024

Practicing Resiliency in the Face of Political Violence

Some months ago, I joined a cohort of community organizers from across Ohio. Our group is a “resiliency network”—a coalition dedicated to countering outbreaks of identity-based hate. In that group, we have reflected at length about the impact and meaning of political violence.

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May 24, 2024

A Rabbi, a Priest, and a Minister Walk into a Bar...

I know it's a tired refrain to say “SNL is no longer funny.” Still, as someone who digests copious amounts of news, I make a point of watching its recurring segment on current events, the Weekend Update. Periodically, the Update’s two cohosts—Colin Jost and Michael Che—swap jokes w…