Jewish Cincinnati News

High School Seniors Ask Hard Questions About Israel and Get Honest Answers

a room full of high school boys and several young women with their arms crossed in an "X"

A Modern Middle East class at St. Xavier High School spent weeks preparing questions for Moria and Shira, who answered from their own lives. The Federation's Israeli guests have been invited back next semester.

Nothing Wasted: Women's Philanthropy Cooks Lunch for Young Adults in Need

a group of women stand together smiling in a kitchen after cooking and serving a meal

Women's Philanthropy volunteers recently helped cook and serve lunch at Lighthouse Youth & Family Services, Cincinnati's only shelter built for young adults 18 to 24. It's part of Helping on Chai, where our women show up citywide.

Twenty-Five Years of Giving, and One Simple Reason

Jeff Zipkin and Shelly Gerson have given to the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati for more than 25 years. Their reason is simple: Jewish life needs constant care, and that care is what makes Jewish joy possible.

CEO Update: What Can I Do Now?

There's no easy answer to this question, but we have some ideas on how to approach it as we enter the new year.

2026 Abraham Moss Society Inductees: In Their Own Words

At our Major Gifts Dinner on September 1, three of the newest Abraham Moss Society members spoke about their lives, their legacy, and what comes next.