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Nov 22, 2024

“History Doesn’t Bend Toward Justice”: Reflections from the GA

by Danielle V. Minson

Cincinnati GA delegation meets with Ysrael, a participant in JDC's Back to Work program.
 

Dear friends,

“History doesn’t naturally bend toward justice; it’s up to individuals to shape a better future.”

These words from Bari Weiss framed my key takeaways from this year’s Gener…

Nov 8, 2024

Nov 8 CEO Update: Walking Through History with the Etgar 36 Mission

by Danielle V. Minson

Such a moving experience to be on this Women's Philanthropy mission through the lens of the Civil Rights movement with 30 other women.
 

Dear friends,

This week, as our country reflects on the election results, I find myself drawn to a deeper truth: while these outcomes bring hope to s…

Oct 31, 2024

Oct 31 CEO Update: Building Lasting Shelters of Hope

by Danielle V. Minson

Last year, we invested $26.9 million to support 400 organizations worldwide, reaching 2.2 million people around the world, with over 100 organizations here in Cincinnati receiving funding, including the Hillel Wellness Shabbat these young women enjoyed.

Dear friends,

On October 20, I had t…

Oct 14, 2024

Oct 11 CEO Update: Reflections from Monday: Strength Through Solidarity

by Danielle V. Minson

For the closing of the beautiful October 7th: Marking One Year commemoration, we sang Hatikvah together.

Dear friends,

This past Monday, as we gathered to mark the one-year anniversary of October 7th, I was reminded of the power of community. Throughout the evening, I saw familiar faces, s…

Sep 27, 2024

Sept 27 CEO Update: October 7th Commemoration: Please Join Us

by Danielle V. Minson

The Ohio Loves Israel program united Jewish students and their allies around their shared love of Israel.

 

Dear Friends,

For all of us, Rosh Hashanah is a time for personal and collective reflection, and a time to consider how we can do better in the year ahead. The High Holiday seaso…