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Upcoming Akron Events

Tues, Jan. 6
6 pm - Shaw JCC

"A Touch Away" - Part 1

This is the impossible love story of Zorik and Roha'le. Zori, 24, is a secular man who immigrated to Israel from Russia. He served as a lonely soldier in the army, and now works as a window cleaner. Roha'le, 17, is an Orthodox religious girl who is an excellent seminary student whose marriage is being arranged by her parents. (more info)  DINNER:  Burekas and veggies.  $5 admission.  Make your reservations here.

Sunday, Jan 18
6:30 - 9 pm
Shaw JCC

Wine, Cheese & Chocolate

(Featuring Abraham "Avi" Sekerel - Israeli TV cooking show host and restaurant owner)   Enjoy Israeli champagne, followed by an assortment of red and white wines - all complimented with cheese and crackers. Learn about the various wine-growing regions in Israel and wineries that produce world-class wines. Taste delicious Israeli chocolates, along with an exquisite Israeli dessert wine.  Admission:  $18.  PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED.  RSVP

Welcome to Jewish Akron, Ohio

The Jewish Community Board of Akron forms the backbone of the Jewish community in Akron, Ohio, giving strength to the Shaw JCC, Jewish Family Service and Lippman Day School. With your help, we support the programs and services of these agencies, helping Jews locally and around the world.  (more)

A Triple Play in 2009!

This year's 2009 UJC/Jewish Welfare Fund Campaign comes with a special match. When considering your pledge for the year, there's never been a better time to consider an increase, thanks to four community "angels."  They will match 3-1 any new gifts or any increased gift given for Super Sunday or to Intermediate gifts. Give a $100 increase? That will be a $400 increase!

Your Akron Jewish Community Needs YOU!

by Joel Goldstein, 2009 UJC/Jewish Welfare Fund Chair

Let's face the situation head-on. You might think this isn't a good time to ask for dollars to support the Jewish Community Board of Akron's annual campaign. The news on Wall Street certainly doesn't leave anyone in a cheery mood.

You're right. It's not a good time. But as Jews, we know there's never a good time; that waiting for the right moment, when our needs have lessened, never seems to arrive. The fact is, Israel depends on support from America's Jews for a major part of their network of social support services.

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