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Bringing Light Into the Darkness

Bringing Light Into the Darkness

I am personally experiencing a plethora of emotions since October 7th that I haven’t really felt previously.  If I’m feeling this way, then I would think many of you are as well. In reading the news I often feel despair, anger, fear, and hopelessness. However, each...
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This Thanksgiving, Show Your Support for Israel

As we prepare to gather with family and friends on Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving here in the U.S., I can’t help but think of our Jewish family in Israel. I mourn with those who have lost their loved ones. My heart breaks for the families of the hostages. I can...
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Support, Resources, and Information

As the war in Israel continues, I have received many emails of support from a variety of our Christian and Muslim community partners. They have expressed their sorrow and prayers of support for those impacted by the crisis. They are truly examples of what it means to...
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We Should Never Be Silent

You may have seen information in the news regarding Nazi references displayed by a Tipp City School Board member at their recent meeting. Words and actions matter. We must stand up when inappropriate and offensive actions and language are used. Please click here to...
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It’s Trivia Time!

It’s Trivia Time! This WHIM combines two things I absolutely love ~ trivia and film. In honor of the 23rd Annual Dayton Jewish International Film Festival, which opens on June 1st, I would like to invite you to play our Jewish Film Trivia Game – and yes, there is a...
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Stand Up to Jewish Hate

#StandUpToJewishHate This past weekend was the Yom Hashoah Remembrance program. It was so moving to hear from six of our Holocaust survivors (three of whom are in their 90’s). They shared their stories of strength and resilience. From the beginning, we have stated...
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A Story is Worth a Million Words

A Story is Worth A Million Words Like so many young adults, I started to understand what the Holocaust was all about when I read The Diary of Anne Frank and saw the movie. It made an impression on me that is still there to this day. And while there are many stories...
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Happy Passover

Happy Passover Last night our JCRC Sr. Director, Chen Shterenbach, and I went to Columbus to the State House for a Seder that was held for state legislatures and their staff. Leadership and professionals from Federations across Ohio were also invited to attend. The...
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Israel Update

Israel Update We have heard from our friends in Israel and from members in our Jewish community how concerned they are about the situation in Israel. Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) has been in numerous conversations with leaders in the Israeli government,...
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What’s going On In Israel?

I am not a political aficionado. However, while I don’t delve deeply into the political arena, I do keep myself fully informed as to what is happening in the U.S. and in Israel. In fact, it wasn’t until a while back when I went to an executives institute in Israel...

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