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Feb 3, 2020

Cincinnati Native’s Legacy Spreads Around the World

by David Harris

Nina Paul's legacy spreads around the world through creation of the Max Paul Volunteer Internship Program at ALEH Negev in Israel.
 

“Everyone knew Max, and everyone loved him. And I think that he would be proud to know that this is his legacy,” said Nina Paul while holding back tea…

Feb 3, 2020

‘It’s Time to Do Our Part:’ Leading the Community Through Volunteering

by David Harris

Through their work as the Community Campaign cochairs, Chris Freeman and Steve Baron hope to inspire other young adults to get involved and volunteer their time and talent.
 

Steve Baron and Chris Freeman serve as cochairs for the Community portion of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati…

Jan 31, 2020

Vote! As Jews, We are ‘Commanded’ to Get Civically Engaged

by Jewish Community Relations Council

Alicia Harris, rabbinic fellow from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, offers a reflection on the importance of voting—and why civic engagement is a uniquely Jewish value and tradition.
 

As we approach the Ohio primary in March, and look ahead to general elections in …

Jan 30, 2020

A Fresh Portrait of Jewish Cincinnati: The Scoop in January

by Danielle V. Minson

A Fresh Portrait of Jewish Cincinnati. Last week, more than 300 members of our community gathered to hear the results of the 2019 Cincinnati Jewish Community Study—our first in more than a decade. You could have heard a pin drop. Except when people asked great questions. I am so encouraged…

Jan 23, 2020

Why Are Donor-Advised Funds So Popular?

A Giving Strategies post by Mindy Garvey

 

A Personal Approach to Giving

Donor-advised funds are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States because they are one of the easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to give to charity.

“Having a donor-advised fund at th…