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We’re sorry; Community Letter Addendum

Dear Friends,

We sincerely apologize for unintentionally omitting one of the most important partners on our campus and in our community - Jewish Family Services - from yesterday’s communication.

In our haste to continue to communicate and ensure everyone remains informed about our future, …

Community Update

Over the last few months, something has become eminently clear to the Jewish Akron Board: This entire community, both Jewish and non-Jewish, cares deeply about the 750 White Pond Drive campus and programs.

As representatives of the greater Akron Jewish community, we feel very fortunate to h…

Community Update

Dear JewishAkron Community,

We are writing to you at a pivotal moment for our community and for the future of the Shaw Jewish Community Center, The Lippman School and the many programs and services that share our campus. We want you to hear directly from us, as openly as possible, about whe…

JewishAkron Statement on Israel's Strike on Iran

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 13, 2025

Media Contact:
Daniel Blain, JewishAkron CEO - 330-835-0000

 

In a series of precisely targeted attacks last night, Israel made considerable inroads in neutralizing the threat of Iranian nuclear proliferation. Israel and neighboring states have long be…

Shaw JCC Appoints York as JCC Executive Director

April 11, 2023 (AKRON, OH) – After an extensive nationwide search, the boards of trustees of The Shaw JCC of Akron and the Jewish Community Board of Akron (JCBA) voted to appoint Stephanie York as The Shaw JCC of Akron’s Executive Director. York will succeed John Keverkamp and interim Execut…