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.

Yamim Grants are part of the מתחברים | Mit-habrim | CONNECTIONS funding initiative, a partnership between JCC Association of North America and the Israeli Government’s Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism