Jewish Cincinnati News

Time to Jump

Let’s all jump. Soon.

Let me explain.

To jump seems simple—think of kids jumping rope or a basketball layup. But there is no word, surprisingly, for the gathering of yourself you do—the bending of the knees, the coiling—before you spring up. Yet this nameless pre-jump move is cruci…

New “Each One Reach One” Program Creates Stronger Jewish Future

“Jews have always taken care of each other; we are a little island in a very big world,” says Marsha Barsman, here pictured third from left, with her family.
 

A new campaign will bolster Cincinnati's Create Your Jewish Legacy (CYJL) initiative, which has encouraged legacy giving, o…

Terry and Stuart Susskind Honored at Annual Voices of Giving Event

An astonishing achievement: Stuart Susskind has solicited for more than 60 years for the Jewish Federation’s annual and planned giving campaigns. He and his wife Terry were honored on June 23 at the 23rd annual Voices of Giving event.
 

The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati honored two …

From Internship to Aliyah: How Rachel Was Able to Live Her Dreams

Rachel was able to make Aliyah and live her dreams thanks to your gifts to the Federation.
 

“I wanted to learn more about myself, gain some valuable professional experience, and push myself out of my comfort zone,” remembered Rachel.

Rachel, who grew up in London, was studying law…

What the Jewish calendar teaches us about building a secure and just world

As we prepare to celebrate Shabbat Nachamu and Tisha b’Av, we’re reminded of the importance of coming together as a community, like at our recent Under the Tent gathering.
 

This upcoming Shabbat, July 24, 2021, marks the confluence of two unique dates on the Hebrew calendar: Shabba…