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Jan 17, 2020

Barb Miller Retires from Jewish Federation, Leaves Legacy of Achievement

by Danielle V. Minson

One of Barb Miller’s most notable projects included the first-ever Congregation and Community Mission to Israel in 2016, which resulted in more than 500 community members visiting Israel together.
 

Barb Miller, Director of Community Building, retired in December from the Jewish Fed…

Jan 3, 2020

PJ Library Selected for a Pilot Endowment Program

by David Harris

Mia and Alan Krischavksy enjoy a Cincinnati PJ Library event with their kids, Eli and Aviva.
 

“PJ Library is an entry point into our Cincinnati Jewish community. If it went away, it would eventually affect everything from participation in Jewish youth groups to participation in all a…

Jan 3, 2020

Developing Leaders for a Stronger Community

by David Harris

Nanette Fridman empowers Jewish Cincinnati community leaders.
 

“I think that it’s human nature to want to continue to make progress,” Nanette Fridman told a group of past, current, and future Jewish community leaders. “Progress doesn’t just happen. It’s planned.”

The Jew…

Dec 29, 2019

Statement on Stabbing attack during Chanukah Celebration in Monsey, NY

by Jewish Community Relations Council

We emerge from our Sabbath once again horrified by a  violent attack against Jews, this time during a Chanukah celebration at a Rabbi’s home in Monsey, New York. After the suspect was chased from the home, he reportedly tried to enter a synagogue nearby but was blocked by people insid…

Dec 23, 2019

For Young Emissary, Making Connections ‘Worth the Risk’ of Leaving Israel

Chaverim M'Israel Darya and May share Israeli culture with people of all ages across Cincinnati.
 

Each September the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati welcomes two new Friends from Israel/Chaverim M’Israel. This year we welcomed Darya Solomon and May From, who will stay through summer …