Jewish Cincinnati News

Three Years after October 7, Local Jewish Engagement Endures

People sit in rows listening to someone at a podium speak about victims of the October 7 attacks on Israel.

New national data shows Jewish engagement has endured in the three years since October 7. But belonging depends on what happens after someone walks through the door.

"What You Leave Is Your Name, So Live it Well and Wisely."

The Fisher family poses for a photo.

Roberta Fisher learned to give from every allowance when the Jewish Welfare Fund came to her door in the 1940s. She and her late husband Mel (z"l) continue to give through Create Your Jewish Legacy.

What a Full Room Wanted to Know About Israel’s Election

A man and woman shake hands during a meeting in a conference room.

A full Wednesday evening at the Mayerson JCC, a 120-seat parliament, a 3.25 percent threshold, and ballots still counted by hand. What the community asked, and what Moria Dafni told them.

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.