Menu

Jewish Cincinnati News

Aug 2, 2024

August 2 CEO Update: It’s a Long Walk, Together: Emergency Fund Allocations

by Danielle V. Minson

Dahlit Tener Visotzky (left), of Kibbutz Carmia, met with Jan Evans of the Jewish Federation at beautiful Kibbutz Carmia.
 

Dear friends,

“It’s a long walk, we want someone we can hold hands with, who can think with us,” said Dahlit Tener Visotzky, a kibbutz administrator, descr…

Jul 23, 2024

An Exercise in Endurance

by Ari (Ballaban) Jun

The last nine months have been an exercise in endurance. Aside from great waves of antisemitism, most Jews have also struggled with feelings of alienation from longstanding allies—particularly in interfaith spaces.

That’s why I found an event I attended yesterday evening so nourishing. …

Jul 23, 2024

Supporting Our Teens Amid Rising Challenges

by Danielle V. Minson

Eliana Goldner, currently a Workum intern at the Federation, testifying in Columbus in support of the CAMPUS Act.
 
Dear friends,

As we journey through the summer months, the antisemitism our teens and young adults face weighs heavily on parents' minds. Yet, I am inspired by the stren…

Jul 23, 2024

Lisa Hacker Brings Warmth, Experience to Cincinnati

by David Harris

Lisa Hacker will bring warmth and 20 years of experience to her new role at the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati as Director of Philanthropic Planning.
 

“Lisa is so warm, plus she brings a wealth of experience. She is a great addition.” That’s how Danielle V. Minson, CEO of the Je…

Jul 5, 2024

The Struggle for America to Keep Her Promise

by Ari (Ballaban) Jun

In a year of long weeks, this has been a long week. The recent vandalism at local Jewish cemeteries has not only kept us all busy, but it’s been emotionally draining. Walking through row after row of toppled graves, seeing names I know, and consoling friends in this moment has all been qu…