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Oct 29, 2021

Like a Ship, Our Federation is Built for the Open Sea

by Danielle V. Minson

This saying feels perfect for this moment:

“A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” 

Our ship, the Cincinnati Jewish community, has weathered the COVID storms thanks to you, to our staff, our volunteers, and to the profoundly effective collaboration be…

Oct 26, 2021

Danielle V. Minson named CEO of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

by Danielle V. Minson

It is an honor to announce that Danielle V. Minson will serve as Jewish Federation of Cincinnati's next CEO. Danielle has that rare combination of devotion to our mission and top-quality leadership. Our Board of Trustees and Executive Committee know that she is the right leader for our futur…

Oct 22, 2021

Giving Strategies: Insuring the Funding of the Future

by David Harris

A trip to Israel sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati helped spark the Wacksmans’ desire to set up a legacy gift.
 

“The conversation about legacy began with our trip to Israel in 2016,” explained Deb Wacksman. “It was a trip organized by the Jewish Federation of Cin…

Oct 18, 2021

Jewish Family Service Becomes Safety Net for Grandmother

by David Harris

“Gloria just has so many strengths. It’s amazing she was able to get off of pain medication that was prescribed for over thirty years,” said her therapist from Jewish Family Service (Identities changed for privacy).
 

Dear friend,
I wanted to share with you Gloria’s story, so fu…

Oct 15, 2021

Meet Yarden Neeman, Cincinnati’s New Emissary from Israel

Yarden Neeman and his family are excited about what Cincinnati has in store for them.
 

Interview by Jan Evans, Director of Strategic Impact, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

“It's an amazing opportunity to get to learn more, understand better, and try to help strengthen the ties betw…