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Kol hakavod to the Cleveland Jewish Publication Company for agreeing to publish the Akron Jewish News. As a native Akronite (and Akronism) now living in Jerusalem, I have relied on the Akron Jewish News website for news from the Akron Jewish community. As a longtime Clevelander and former subscriber to the Cleveland Jewish News, I have appreciated the CJN’s commitment to news of interest to its local Jewish community.
In our inaugural issue of Akron Jewish News just a few months ago, we promised the unveiling of an accompanying website to meet our commitment of delivering the highest-quality journalism and content in a user-friendly format. We’re thrilled to introduce our readers to the new akronjewishnews.com.
In early February, I began my tenure as the new CEO of Akron’s Jewish Community Board. As I complete my third month on the job, I am excited and appreciative for this opportunity. Everyone has been tremendously welcoming and gracious – our board and community members; my colleagues from thro…
A little more than three years ago, this nation stood transfixed by a senseless act of mass murder at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Antisemitism had reared its head again, as it has so many countless times, across the globe, throughout history. Tree of Life caught our attention, in no small measure because of its magnitude – 11 dead, seven injured. The news coverage was around the clock, page one. Vigils were held and the entire faith community reflected. The gunman sits in his prison cell, awaiting his trial.
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