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We Are The People Who Pursue Justice

On Sunday, June 7, 2020 the agencies of Schultz Campus for Jewish Life held their joint annual meeting (via zoom). The leadership of the Jewish Community Board of Akron (JCBA), The Shaw JCC of Akron, and The Lippman School presented on the tremendous efforts of our community's lay and profes…

Celebrate Israel's Independence Day Virtually

This week our global Jewish family turns its collective thoughts, aspirations, and hearts to the eternal home of the Jewish people, Israel. Today, on Yom HaZikaron (Israel's Memorial Day), we – collectively – remember those who have fallen in the establishment, defense, and prosperity…

Yom HaShoah: Let Us Never Forget Our Goal

Today our community gathers, virtually, to commemorate Yom HaShoah and to once again commit to Never Forget those who have perished at the pernicious hands of unbridled hatred and bigotry. Through our remembrance, we will also be reminded of the remarkable determination and resiliency of the…

COVID-19 Emergency Fund Frequently Asked Questions

As the COVID-19 shelter-in-place requirements lengthen, unemployment increases exponentially, and more neighbors and friends become infected with the virus, it is clear that now is the time to take action. Though we cannot know with certainty the course of this pandemic, it is abundantly cle…