Jewish Cincinnati News

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…

This Rosh Hashanah, We Move Forward, Together

Dear friends,

With Rosh Hashanah approaching, like you, I am assessing this past year, and planning for the new.

The Federation is a complex and growing organization. Many people tell us it is hard to know everything we are doing. I like to visualize the Federation as part of the beautiful…