Jewish Cincinnati News

Why We Should Be Proud of Our Community’s COVID-19 Relief Fund

We can all be proud of the COVID-19 Relief Fund, described in my last blog, which is helping those in our community whose financial stability and mental health have been injured by the pandemic. But we can be prouder still of the smart and collaborative ways that our community volunteers and…

Why We Give: Shullers Volunteer to Help Create a Stronger Community

For the Shullers, being a part of a vibrant Jewish community has created a sense of belonging and deep connection to their Jewish roots
 
For Jan and Don Shuller, taking an active role in their Jewish community has always been a family affair. “Don’s father is 95 and has been giving …

Giving Strategies: Ten Tax Strategies to Keep in Mind at Year-End

Giving Strategies post by Jim Friedman, Director of Gift Planning & Endowment, and Deb Steinbuch, Director of Planned Giving and Endowment, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

2020 has been a year like no other, so it’s no surprise that end-of-year tax strategies look a little different. …

Introducing 2021 Annual Campaign Cochairs Sherri and Adam Symson

Sherri and Adam Symson have embraced the Cincinnati Jewish community, after moving here 17 years ago.
 

“The Power of Your Gift”: Introducing 2021 Annual Campaign Cochairs Sherri and Adam Symson

“Cincinnati is a world-class Jewish community by design, and a lot of hard work. It�…

Jewish Federation’s Israel Engagement Will Look Different in 2021

Former Chaverim M’Israel Adi Itzkowitz works with a student at Rockwern Academy in 2018.
 

The Israel and Overseas committee at the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati is making some major changes to Israel programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Historically, Israel and Overseas (I&…