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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…

Yom HaShoah Virtual Resources

The Jewish Community Board of Akron and the Shaw Jewish Community Center invite the entire community to join in Remembering the Holocaust, also known as Yom HaShoah Ve-Hagevurah, the Day of Remembrance of the Holocaust and Heroism. Yom HaShoah will begin Monday evening, April 20, at sundown …