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  On Sunday, April 18, 2021, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati held their annual fundraiser, Super Sunday, virtually. The theme of this year’s event was “Reconnecting with Community.” In addition to the fundraising phone bank, this year’s schedule included several community building activities for participants to renew their ties to the Cincinnati Jewish community after more than a year of Covid distancing. The morning began from 7:30-9 a.m. with a drive-through pick-up at the Mayerson JCC of bagels, cream cheese, and coffee (pre-ordered) by the phone bank volunteers; pre...

Jewish Ledger CT marks Yom Hazikaron & Yom Ha’atzmaut TUESDAY, APRIL 13 Virtual Yom Hazikaron Ceremony The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven will host a communal Yom Hazikaron ceremony for fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terror, which will include a message from Meron Reuben, the Consul General of Israel to New England. For information, visit jewishnewhaven.org.  THURSDAY, APRIL 15 Journey to Israel with PJ Library in New Haven PJ Library of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven will host an outdoor celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut. Children will be treat...

Passover is a great opportunity for young children to get involved with the planning and preparation of the seder. While we’re still dealing with Zoom seders, here are some ideas to make the holiday fun for the whole family. To begin, go on a family chametz search. You need a wooden spoon, a feather, a candle — or flashlight — and a paper bag. Explain to the kids that chametz is a Hebrew word derived from the verb “to sour or ferment” and refers to any food made from wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt or their derivatives that has come in contact with moisture or water a...

March 19

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