Jewish Cincinnati News

Jan 17 CEO Update: A Ceasefire, Leadership, and Light

Each year, I choose a word that reflects my goals, both personally and professionally. Light is my guiding word in 2025. For me, 2024 was heavy—so my intention this year is to focus on light, a single word that encourages me to approach life’s challenges with greater ease and clari…

Dec 6 CEO Update: Seizing Our Momentum

Former Cincinnati emissaries serving in the IDF hold heartfelt notes of support and love from our community.
 

Dear friends, 

This year, our community has faced extraordinary challenges—and embraced extraordinary opportunities. In the wake of October 7, we’ve witnessed a remarkab…

“History Doesn’t Bend Toward Justice”: Reflections from the GA

Cincinnati GA delegation meets with Ysrael, a participant in JDC's Back to Work program.
 

Dear friends,

“History doesn’t naturally bend toward justice; it’s up to individuals to shape a better future.”

These words from Bari Weiss framed my key takeaways from this year’s Gener…

Nov 8 CEO Update: Walking Through History with the Etgar 36 Mission

Such a moving experience to be on this Women's Philanthropy mission through the lens of the Civil Rights movement with 30 other women.
 

Dear friends,

This week, as our country reflects on the election results, I find myself drawn to a deeper truth: while these outcomes bring hope to s…