Jewish Cincinnati News

We've Got to Swim, Swim, Swim

None of this is easy. Not only did we just experience the gravest terror attack on Jews in ages, not only is there now a war raging between Israel and Hamas, but we must also now deal with waning empathy for Israel and Jews in the wake of it all. No, it's not easy; and many feel hopeless and…

They Who Sow in Tears Reap in Joy

Approximately six weeks ago, I told our Jewish Federation of Cincinnati staff the following:

“Work sometimes feels like firefighting in the JCRC: When there are issues of antisemitism, we get called in to extinguish flames, mitigate damage, and help in the aftermath. When we respond to a …

The Urgency of Solidarity

This week, Jeremy and I attended the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh, PA. Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, spoke near the beginning of the conference. She observed: 

There are some who’d like us to think that the safety and rights of one community…

Shedding Light on the Problem

This week, I could hardly write about anything but our recent work regarding the antisemitic nature of the West Chester Tea Party (WCTP). There are two main themes I must address: 1) Why it’s imperative we shed light on this problem, and 2) A reflection on the courage shown by our elected …

Sounding the Shofar to Tackle our Mental Health Crisis

The Cincinnati Enquirer published my article on youth mental health today. But you can also read it, below:
 

As Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, approaches, the sound of the shofar − a ram's horn traditionally blown throughout the month, culminating on Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of a…