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Jewish Holiday
Yom Haatzma'ut
Israel

Yom HaAtzmaut

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All Ages

Come together in community to celebrate Israel’s Independence Day. Participate in service projects and activities related to and benefitting Israel, hosted by organizations from across Cincinnati. There will be activities for all ages and dinner available for purchase. Israeli Baker, Oz Shahari, will be selling pastries and other delicious baked goods to support Kibbutz Maayan Baruch in Israel.


Hoxworth Blood Drive

12 - 6pm | JCC Parking Lot

Hoxworth's Mobile Unit will be available in the J parking lot for those who wish to donate blood. All types welcome! Register to donate HERE.

 

Mitzvah Fair

4:30 - 7pm | JCC Gymnasium

Come together in community to celebrate Israel's independence day. Participate in service projects and activities hosted by organizations from across Cincinnati. There will be activities for all ages. Dinner will be available for purchase.

 

Yom HaAtzmaut Ceremony

5pm | JCC Gymnasium

Join the Cincinnati Jewish community in song as we mark the transition from the solemn observance of Yom HaZikaron to the joyous celebration of Yom HaAtzmaut.

 

Humans of October 7th Exhibit & Speaker

6:30 - 7:30pm | Gallery & Amberley Room

Take in the moving photography of Erez Kaganovitz's Humans of October 7th exhibition, which brings to light the human stories of the unique and resilient Israelis who stood up against evil. Erez will speak about his work and inspiration, and his mission to bring understanding, emotional connection, and unity to many around the world.


The exhibit will be in the gallery from Monday, May 6 - Tuesday, May 14.

Food Available ($)

Parking (free)

Location

  • Mayerson JCC
    8485 Ridge Ave
    Cincinnati, OH, 45236, United States of America

  • Wheelchair accessible

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Participating Organizations and their Mitzvahs

Chabad Blue Ash | Making Hebrew names and birthdates

University of Miami Hillel | No-sew blankets

University of Cincinnati Hillel | Bracelet making

Cincinnati Jewish Experience | Buttons

Congregation Etz Chaim | Painting light switches

Congregation Sha'arei Torah | Shema mitzvah

Jewish Fertility Foundation | Decorating pomegranates

Jewish National Fund | Baskets of goodies from Israel raffle

Northern Hills Synagogue

Rockwern Academy | Tzedakah boxes

BBYO | Creating videos to soldiers or those who have been displaced

Cincy Journeys | Kindness rocks

PJ Library | Sand art

Krav Maga | Demonstrations

Camp at the J | Writing and drawing cards for soldiers

Women’s Philanthropy | Painting ceramic flowers

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Chaverot | Painting an Am Yisrael Chai banner

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Schedule of Events

Hoxworth Blood Drive

12 - 6pm | JCC Parking Lot

 

Mitzvah Fair

4:30 - 7pm | JCC Gymnasium

 

Yom HaAtzmaut Ceremony

5pm | JCC Gymnasium

 

Humans of October 7th Exhibit & Speaker

6:30 - 7:30pm | Gallery & Amberley Room

parking-info

Parking info

 Free parking is available at the JCC. There will be additional parking in the old Temple Sholom lot across Ridge Road, with a shuttle available.

Organized By
Mayerson JCC
Co-hosted by
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Point of Contact

Anne Goldstein

  • Tue, May 14
  • 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT

Mayerson JCC

8485 Ridge Ave
Cincinnati, OH, 45236

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