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Jul 23, 2024

Lisa Hacker Brings Warmth, Experience to Cincinnati

by David Harris

Lisa Hacker will bring warmth and 20 years of experience to her new role at the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati as Director of Philanthropic Planning.
 

“Lisa is so warm, plus she brings a wealth of experience. She is a great addition.” That’s how Danielle V. Minson, CEO of the Je…

Jul 5, 2024

The Struggle for America to Keep Her Promise

by Ari (Ballaban) Jun

In a year of long weeks, this has been a long week. The recent vandalism at local Jewish cemeteries has not only kept us all busy, but it’s been emotionally draining. Walking through row after row of toppled graves, seeing names I know, and consoling friends in this moment has all been qu…

Jun 21, 2024

Coalitions of One: Moving Beyond Labels

Earlier this week, the JCPA hosted a national conference on “Coalition- and Bridge-Building Post-October 7th.” It was excellently designed, offering many novel perspectives on community relations during this challenging time. One thought from a workshop particularly resonated with me, es…

Jun 10, 2024

Our Israel Advocacy Matters to Zahava Tamir

by Danielle V. Minson

Breakfast this past Monday made us all smile. (l-r): Tzach Shmuely (our new Shaliach), Felicia Zakem (Chief Planning Officer), Danielle V. Minson (CEO), Martha Brand Dave (Community Building Associate), Jan Evans (Director of Allocations), Josh Blatt (Board Chair) and Yarden Neeman (outgoing…

Jun 10, 2024

Practicing Resiliency in the Face of Political Violence

Some months ago, I joined a cohort of community organizers from across Ohio. Our group is a “resiliency network”—a coalition dedicated to countering outbreaks of identity-based hate. In that group, we have reflected at length about the impact and meaning of political violence.

For Jew…