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Golfers will hit the links on Sept. 9 in support of Shaw JCC

On Monday, Sept. 9, golfers will hit the links at Silver Lake Country Club for a good cause at Shaw JCC’s 26th Annual Golf Outing. The tournament helps to raise scholarship money— providing families, children and seniors with the opportunity to enjoy Camp JCC, the Lisa & Thom Mandel Earl…

Crisis Communications Planning Focus Groups

We want to hear from you! Take our survey by August 2nd.

You’re invited to provide feedback on campus and community security, crisis response and protocols to assist Jewish Akron in developing a comprehensive crisis communications plan. 

In recent months, JCBA convened community lea…

FREE Summer Outdoor Pool Events!

Splash Bash
Sunday, June 30, 1-3 p.m. & Tuesday, Aug. 20, 6-7:45 p.m.

Jump right in and make a splash – and members may bring a friend for FREE! Bringing a friend to the pool is always more fun! Dance to the music with Beach Boyz entertainment, and bring your excitement for the outdoor po…

June 30: Unload That Junk in Your Trunk at the Shaw JCC of Akron

The Shaw JCC of Akron will host a Junk in the Trunk sale on Sunday, June 30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., in its front parking lot located on 750 White Pond Drive, Akron.

Participants may sell items from the trunks of their vehicles or in designated parking spaces. Anyone who has yard sale type items or …

Local Couple, Community Rabbis Earn Campus Gala Honors

The Schultz Campus for Jewish Life will host its annual Campus Gala: Celebrating Our Community, on Sat., Nov. 9, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Campus Gala honorees Mike and Teri Segal will be recognized. Akron-area rabbis — Rabbi Elyssa Austerklein (Beth El Congregation), Rabbi Josh Brown (Temple…