JCRC Casts Light into Society’s Darkest Corners –By Ross Z. Levy

JCRC’s Rabbinic Fellow from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Ross Z. Levy offers a reflection of Chanukah and the JCRC’s role of casting light into some of society’s darkest corners this coming year. –Jackie

Over the past week, flickering lights brightened window…

Jewish Federation Women’s Philanthropy Brings Community Together

“It’s so important for us to reach out and help others, especially during this time,” said Alison Caller, chair of Jewish Federation of Cincinnati’s Wo…

Former Israeli Emissaries: Lessons Learned Have Lifelong Impact

Tal Meydan and Natan Garfinkle were Cincinnati’s Chaverim M’Israel [Friends from Israel] from 2014 to 2015. They are pictured at the 2015 Yom HaAtzmaut torch lighting ceremony.

“My time as a Chaverim M’Israel made me think deeper about myself and my identity,” recalled Adi Itscovi…

How You Help: Holocaust Survivor and Students Give of Themselves

Jewish Federation Supports Profound Learning about Holocaust
 

The start of the line

my hands up praying that G-d reverses time

—from “Overboard” by Makayla Baez-Billiter

 

Poetry as a Gift
Princeton High School senior Makayla Baez-Billiter wrote these lines as part of a po…

Despite COVID-19 Setbacks Federation & Foundation Build for Cincinnati 2030

The Cincinnati Jewish community is continuing its bold march into the future, des…