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Community invited to discuss the status of women in Israel and the IDF In a country where five young women just graduated from the Air Force’s prestigious pilots course and a woman presides over the Supreme Court, why were women recently excluded from speaking at a conference about women’s health? This question—along with others relating to women in the public sphere in Israel and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)—will be addressed at the first program in the series “Israel Up to the Minute” on Feb. 21, from 7–8:30 p.m. at the Mayerson JCC. The status of women in Israeli society is a current “hot button” issue in Israel, and Cincinnati Community Shaliach—Emissary from Israel—Yair Cohen will give a briefing on the topic and moderate a discussion. Young adults ages 22–45 are also invited to join Cohen at 6:30 p.m. for Power Half-Hour: Libations and Conversations, a networking event offered by the Young Adult Division (YAD) of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. They can take part in a kosher, Israeli wine tasting and mingle and network with other Jewish young professionals. “We’ve planned the Power Half-Hour in conjunction with Israel Up to the Minute because we think it’s important to give Jewish young adults opportunities to learn about modern Israel,” says YAD development officer, Rebecca Hoffheimer. “This program can be a first step for young adults who are interested in deepening their connections to the State. In fact, it is also being offered as one of a series of pre-trip programs for those considering going on a young adult summer trip to Israel.” The Israel Up to the Minute series continues on March 20 and April 17, as part of the Mayerson JCC’s Adult Enrichment Program and in conjunction with the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and the Jewish Community Relations Council. “In my role of shaliach, I am tasked with bringing Israel to Cincinnati, and I believe that means all of Israel, its challenges along with its successes,” explains Cohen. “The Israel Up to the Minute briefings will delve into the stories behind the current headlines in Israel. We’ll discuss all sides of the issues and probably walk away with very few answers, but at least we’ll be asking the questions.” He concludes, “In my eyes, the in-depth debate we’ll engage in will lead to a more powerful involvement with and understanding of Israel—and that’s what it’s all about.” Cohen arrived in Cincinnati in September 2011, after being trained by the Jewish Agency for Israel, and is primarily responsible for sustaining and strengthening the multi-faceted connections to Israel in Cincinnati through education, advocacy and travel. These programs are free and open to the public.