Drunk Cartographers: Gettler Breakfast Briefing with Dr. Michael Makovsky
“Drawn by a drunk cartographer who was blindfolded” is how Dr. Michael Makovsky described the current borders of the Middle East. Policy wonks will recall… The post Drunk Cartographers: Gettler...
View ArticleJanuary 2015 attacks in Paris
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati stand in solidarity with the people of France in the wake of the… The post January 2015 attacks in Paris appeared...
View Article“I Did Not Forget You”
“I did not forget you,” that’s what Simon Wiesenthal would say if he had the opportunity to meet the victims of the Shoah. These were… The post “I Did Not Forget You” appeared first on Jewish...
View ArticleJCRC: Inclusion Through Collaboration / 76th Annual Meeting
This post announced the event, but I’ve added the link to some great photos from the meeting here. — Sarah Inclusion Through Collaboration / Our… The post JCRC: Inclusion Through Collaboration / 76th...
View ArticleStatement on Hate Crime in South Carolina
(this was released to the news media today)The Jewish Community Relations Council of Cincinnati Statement on Hate Crime in South Carolina The Jewish Community Relations Council… The post Statement on...
View ArticleGuest Post: Incoming President Michelle Kohn’s Remarks at JCRC Annual Meeting
At JCRC’s 76th annual meeting (June 8), incoming president Michelle Kohn spoke so movingly of her life and what she hopes for JCRC that I… The post Guest Post: Incoming President Michelle Kohn’s...
View ArticleStatement on the Announcement of a Completed Iran Nuclear Deal with the P5+1
The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati appreciates the efforts of the P5+1 group to reach a deal with Iran. We… The post Statement on the Announcement of a...
View ArticleJCRC & Federation: Grave Concerns about the Iran Nuclear Deal
This is the official press release that we at the JCRC composed in collaboration with our board and the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. —SarahThe Jewish… The post JCRC & Federation: Grave Concerns...
View ArticleJCRC and Federation Oppose the Iran Deal
Over the past month, the boards of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati (JFC) have carefully analyzed the Iran deal.… The post JCRC and Federation...
View ArticleHow We Thought Through the Iran Deal
This post was written by all four of us, we look forward to continuing the conversation with you. —Sarah WeissBy Shep Englander, Suzette Fisher, Michelle… The post How We Thought Through the Iran Deal...
View ArticleMeet Moran Birman: Israel’s New Deputy Consul General for the Mid-Atlantic...
Wanted to let you know about Moran Birman’s visit to Cincinnati. The Federation’s Jackie Congedo reported this for us. —SarahEight hours into his first trip… The post Meet Moran Birman: Israel’s New...
View Article“Help us fight terrorism by not being terrorized”: Thoughts on the last few...
Amid many meaningful local connections we’ve made with Israel this week, our hearts are heavy with the violence we’ve been seeing there over the last… The post “Help us fight terrorism by not being...
View ArticleHow can you help Israel right now? Share your story and help us set the...
Imagine waking up each morning and planning your day based on where the latest terror attack was.Imagine thinking of your purchase of sweet potatoes at… The post How can you help Israel right now?...
View ArticleThe Jewish Community Relations Council of Cincinnati Urges the End of Abusive...
The JCRC Board of Directors and I co-wrote this statement. It was published online in the Cincinnati Enquirer on Tuesday.Recent controversial statements in the public sphere have been… The post The...
View ArticleThe Teachings of Trailblazers : Reflecting on International Human Rights Day
Just over a week ago, we celebrated International Human Rights day, a day that marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This… The post The Teachings of Trailblazers : Reflecting...
View ArticleJewish Federation Hires New Associate Director of the Jewish Community...
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), a program of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, has named Debra Pinger as Associate Director. Pinger will support the… The post Jewish Federation Hires...
View ArticleWalking in their Sandals: Israel Exchanges Build Cross-Community Allies
This post by Shep and myself was originally published in eJewish Philanthropy on January 18, 2016. —SarahBy Shep Englander and Sarah WeissEven as the role Israel… The post Walking in their Sandals:...
View ArticleIsraeli company CEMax’s move to Greater Cincinnati was meant to be: WCPO...
Click here for full article; it was published Jan 19, 2016 on WCPO.com. —SarahBy Lucy MayCINCINNATI — As far as economic development deals go, it’s not the region’s… The post Israeli company CEMax’s...
View ArticleSilver Screen Sneak Peek: Guest Post
Enjoy this guest post by JCRC Associate Director Debra Pinger about the JCRC-co-sponsored films in the Mayerson JCC Jewish & Israeli Film Festival. As you’ll… The post Silver Screen Sneak Peek:...
View ArticleJCRC Presents “The Glorious, Wondrous, and Oh So Dangerous Work of Authentic...
By Debra Pinger, Associate Director, Jewish Community Relations Council Recognizing the need for authentic interfaith dialogue, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), part of the… The post...
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