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Campaign Impact: Aharai Helps Teens in Kiryat Ekron, Israel

Each year, we support Israel and Jews in need around the world.

With a portion of the funds raised from JCBA’s Annual Campaign, we help Jews worldwide during times of peace or times of conflict. In 2016, we allocated $10,000 of campaign funds to the Aharai program in Israel. This was in a…

Outline your values in an ethical will

We all know what a will is— a legal document distributing your possessions after you die. But have you heard of an ethical will? This is a non-binding document that imparts your values and the life lessons you have learned. Ethical wills are actually an ancient Jewish practice that have co…

Renowned Jazz Musicians Coming to Schultz Campus Jazz on March 22

Food, wine, and jazz. What more could you want for a Sunday afternoon?

How about live jazz music from critically acclaimed musicians Gary Smulyan, Xavier Davis, Rodney Whitaker, and Keith Hall? This ensemble is making a special appearance at Jazz at the J on Sunday, March 19. The event take…

Help collect cans for the Canorah

Help us collect cans for the Canorah. Cans may be brought to synagogues or Shaw JCC. The cans will be used as part of a display to make a menorah at the Summit Mall where a Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony will be held Tuesday, Dec. 27, 6:30 p.m. All cans will be donated to the Akron/Canto…

JFS provides new financial protection assistance

For any senior adults who need assistance safeguarding their money, Jewish Family Service now offers a service to help them. The financial protection assistance service can help:

  • Set up a budget to help a person live within his/her means
  • Set up automatic bill payments
  • Review credit c…