Yom HaAtzmaut

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
(https://donateblood.uc.edu/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/48294)
**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

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