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Jul 22, 2020

Civil Rights is Our Battle Too: The 1961 Freedom Rides

by Danielle V. Minson

Freedom Riders were groups of white and African American civil rights activists who fought against segregation, primarily in the South, but also in northern states where Jim Crow laws were enforced.
 

In these hot and hazy days, it is sad to note that one of the few things uniting Ameri…

Jul 20, 2020

Jewish Federation Earns 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

by Danielle V. Minson

The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.

“The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati’s exceptional 4-star rating se…

Jul 1, 2020

Always Open: The Creativity of Virtual Jewish Cincinnati

by Danielle V. Minson

“It’s unprecedented,” said Max Yamson, Executive Director of Camp Livingston. 

 

At June 17’s SAFE Reopen Group meeting of our agencies’, schools’ and congregations’ senior professionals, I was struck by how our community, through creative use of online strategies, has been…

Jun 26, 2020

Jewish Federation Hires Director of Strategic Impact

by Danielle V. Minson

After a national search, we recently hired Jan Evans as the Director of Strategic Impact, a critical function for the organization. We interviewed several strong national candidates but the strongest was right here in Cincinnati. This role replaces the Director of Community Building positio…

Jun 19, 2020

“I Want to Be Their Jewish Touchstone”: Bonnie Ullner on Her Legacy

by David Harris

While being connected to Israel is a vital part of Bonnie Ullner’s life, so is taking care of our Jewish community in Cincinnati.
 

“I never really thought about what it meant to be involved in a Jewish community. I just kind of took it for granted,” said Bonnie Ullner, the cochai…