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Jan

4 2018

Yom Ha'atzmaut Planning Committee Meeting

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Jewish Community Board of Akron (JCBA)
750 White Pond Drive
Akron,

As we draw near to the 70th anniversary celebration of Israel’s founding in April, many ideas have been discussed a…

Jan

5 2018

First Fridays at Temple Israel

 

Temple Israel
91 Springside Dr
Akron, OH 44333

 

A casual Shabbat experience at Temple Israel 

Jan

5 2018

Shabbat in the Round

5:30PM - 8:00PM  

 

Family Shabbat Program

Jan

6 2018

Mini Minyan

10:15AM - 11:30AM  

Beth El Congregation
750 White Pond Dr.
Akron,

Mini Minyan is our Saturday Shabbat experience for families with those 5 and under. Join us for a morning of movement…

Jan

7 2018

Annual Kids Mega Challah Bake

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Shaw JCC Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Annual Kids Mega Challah Bake for children ages 3-13
Reduced Cost! $10 per child / $25 max per family through the day…

Jan

8 2018

Shlichim Program: Women and Orthodox Jews Service in the IDF

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Shaw JCC
750 White Pond Drive
Akron, OH 44308

Come hear about the different dilemmas in drafting Women and Orthodox Jews (among others) to the Israeli Army, the di…

Jan

9 2018

Temple Israel Board Meeting

 

Temple Israel
91 Springside Dr
Akron, OH 44333

 

Board of Trustees meeting 

Jan

9 2018

Lunch and Learn at Goldman Rosen

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

Goldman Rosen
11 S Forge Street
Akron, DC 44308

 

The Lunch & Learn sessions will be held from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the law offices of Goldman & Rosen, Ltd., 11 South…

Jan

9 2018

Beth El Board Meeting

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Beth El Congregation
750 White Pond Dr.
Akron,

 

Board Meeting

Jan

10 2018

A Century of Fiction from the Forward

11:15AM - 12:45PM  

Schultz Campus for Jewish Life
750 White Pond Drive
Akron, 44320

 

A Century of Fiction from the Forward
Winter 2018 session of Encountering Jewish Culture

 
with Esther Cohen Hexte…
Jan

10 2018

The Power of Posture

1:30PM - 3:30PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

 

The Power of Posture Wednesday, Jan. 10 1:30 p.m. Understand why posture is so important to us as we age. Sarah Kapp,…

Jan

10 2018

Kindergarten Quandary Night

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

 

Kindergarten Quandary -- Is your child ready for Kindergarten?

Parents of children ages 3-6 are invited to The Lippm…

Jan

12 2018

Lev Tahor

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Beth El Congregation
750 White Pond Dr.
Akron,

 

Join us for a monthly Friday night musical service, Lev Tahor, at Beth El Congregation. Service will begin at 7pm.

Jan

13 2018

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Jan

14 2018

Boy Scout Overnight at JCC

7:00PM - 7:00AM  

 

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Jan

14 2018

Purim Ball Rehearsal

12:45PM - 3:00PM  

 

Purim Ball Rehearsal

Jan

14 2018

RCJ Ice Skating and Polar Putt Putt

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Lock 3
200 South Main Street
Akron, 44308

An annual tradition, no experience necessary! We will meet in the Skate Rental area at 2 pm. Skate around for a bit a…

Jan

15 2018

Hear Our Voices: Free MLK Day Celebration

11:00AM - 5:00PM  

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
2929 Richmond Road
Beachwood, OH 44122

 

Explore how iconic civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and everyday citizens fought against discrim…

Jan

15 2018

Taste of Torah

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Beth El Congregation
750 White Pond Dr.
Akron,

 

Taste of Torah is our Sisterhood Torah Study Group, which meets on the third Monday of every month.  

Taste of Tora…

Jan

16 2018

Muslim-Jewish Dialogue

 

 

A dialogue series that alternates between Temple Israel (12/19, 2/20, 4/17) and the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent…

Jan

17 2018

A Century of Fiction from the Forward

11:15AM - 12:45PM  

Schultz Campus for Jewish Life
750 White Pond Drive
Akron, 44320

 

A Century of Fiction from the Forward
Winter 2018 session of Encountering Jewish Culture

 
with Esther Cohen Hexte…
Jan

18 2018

Yom Hashoah Committee Meeting

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Shaw JCC
750 White Pond
Akron, OH 44320

 

meeting for the Yom HaShoah commemoration committee

Jan

19 2018

Young Family Shabbat 17/18

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

Beth El Congregation
750 White Pond Dr.
Akron,

 

Monthly Young Family Shabbat Dinner

Jan

20 2018

RCJ Escape Room

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Laser Quest
80 Brookmont Road
\Akron, 44333

Choose from 2 Escape Rooms at Key Quest-located inside Laser Quest. Use your observation, critical thinking, and tea…

Jan

21 2018

Knitzvah

9:30AM - 11:00AM  

Beth El Congregation
750 White Pond Dr.
Akron,

 

Knitzvah combines a love of knitting and crocheting with mitzvah of reaching out and helping others. Our members c…

Jan

21 2018

Purim Ball Rehearsal

12:45PM - 3:00PM  

 

Purim Ball Rehearsal

Jan

21 2018

Family FUN Day & Open House

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Shaw JCC Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

The community is invited to Shaw JCC of Akron’s Family FUN Day & Open House on Sunday, Jan. 21, 1-4 p.m. Kids of …

Jan

22 2018

L'chaim Cooking Club

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Beth El Congregation
750 White Pond Dr.
Akron,

 

Join us for a monthly cooking club sponsored by the Sisterhoods' of Temple Israel and Beth El! check out www.lchaimco…

Jan

22 2018

JCC Board Meeting

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Shaw JCC Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

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Jan

23 2018

Shlichim Program: Israeli Movie Night!
 

Shaw JCC
White Pond Drive
Akron, OH 44308

 

Come watch and discuss an Israeli movie with us! Get out of the cold and enjoy a hot drink and some dessert while you…

Jan

23 2018

“Right Sizing” with Sue Lyons of Angels on the Move

2:00PM - 3:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

 

You can simplify your life simply by downsizing your home. Join us for an informative and entertaining presentation a…

Jan

24 2018

A Century of Fiction from the Forward

11:15AM - 12:45PM  

Schultz Campus for Jewish Life
750 White Pond Drive
Akron, 44320

 

A Century of Fiction from the Forward
Winter 2018 session of Encountering Jewish Culture

 
with Esther Cohen Hexte…
Jan

24 2018

Conversations with the Rabbis at Beth El

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

 

Conversations with the Rabbi's of Anshe Sfard, Beth and Temple Israel

Jan

25 2018

Lippman Board Meeting

5:45PM - 7:00PM  

 

Board of Trustees Meeting held in The Woll Family Center for Innovation Center

Thursday, January 25th from 5:45 PM t…

Jan

26 2018

Shabbat Shira & MeshugaNotes Part 1

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Beth El Congregation
750 White Pond Dr.
Akron,

 

Join us for an awesome Friday Night Service for Shabbat Shira with the MeshugaNotes!

Jan

26 2018

Temple Israel Interfaith Youth Service

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Temple Israel
91 Springside Dr.
Akron, OH

 

Join area churches at the annual Interfaith Youth Service at Temple Israel

Jan

27 2018

Shabbat Shira & MeshugaNotes Part 2

9:15AM - 12:00PM  

Beth El Congregation
750 White Pond Dr.
Akron,

 

Join us Saturday morning for Shabbat Shira & the MeshugaNotes.

Jan

27 2018

3rd Annual Winter Bash

7:00PM - 10:00PM  

Schultz Campus for Jewish Life
750 White Pond Drive
Akron,

Please join us for the THIRD ANNUAL WINTER BASH as The Lippman School and the Mandel Early Childhood Education Center…

Jan

28 2018

Tu B'shvat Fair

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Anshe Sfard
646 N. Revere Rd.
Akron,

 

Come learn about Tu B'shevat! Open to all students in Kindergarten through 7th grade

Jan

28 2018

Purim Ball Rehearsal

12:45PM - 3:00PM  

 

Purim Ball Rehearsal

Jan

28 2018

Play Reading: Rx by Kate Fodor

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
2929 Richmond Road
Beachwood, OH 44122

 

Take a look at the modern need to always “feel happy”— with a reminder that pain is an important part of life. …

Jan

30 2018

Shlichim Program: Cafe' Ivrit
 

Shaw JCC
750 White Pond Drive
Akron, OH 44308

Come practice your Hebrew, learn some new words, and have a chill chat with the Israeli Shlichim!
We will have both a…

Jan

30 2018

JCBA Board Meeting

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Schultz Campus for Jewish Life
750 White Pond Drive
Akron,

 

Meeting

Jan

31 2018

A Century of Fiction from the Forward

11:15AM - 12:45PM  

Schultz Campus for Jewish Life
750 White Pond Drive
Akron, 44320

 

A Century of Fiction from the Forward
Winter 2018 session of Encountering Jewish Culture

 
with Esther Cohen Hexte…
Jan

31 2018

Women's Chavurah Tu B'Shevat Event

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

 

Women's Tu B'Shevat program at Anshe Sfard

Jan

31 2018

Film Screening: A Day at the Races

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
2929 Richmond Road
Beachwood, OH 44122

 

Be transported to another era through this film classic! Sons of Jewish immigrants, the Marx Brothers became masters …