Dear friends,
In navigating my role, the lines between my professional and personal life often blur—a testament to my belief in and passion for our mission, for which I feel fortunate. During a site visit to Miami University, I managed to catch up with my nephew over lunch which I loved! …
As we grapple with the war’s complexities, each day unfolds with an ache for the release of the hostages and a deep yearning for peace. The desire for peace cou…
The City Council meeting was fraught; over 75 community members spoke.
Update 03/7/2024: Last month, we saw over 175 community members come together at the Cincinnati City Council, showcasing our united wish for peace. This collective effort was underscored this Wednesday with the passage…
For those of you who attended our Federation Impact Breakfast two days ago—I want to start by saying thank you for your participation. It was such a wonderful and moving way to be together…
Dear Friends,
As we begin 2024, I am determined to embrace the challenges the new year will bring. The…
The Cincinnati Enquirer published my article on youth mental health today. But you can also read it, below:
As Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, approaches, the sound of the shofar − a ram's horn traditionally blown throughout the month, culminating on Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of a…
If you came to our annual meeting last week, thank you. If you did not, we missed you! The Amberley Room bare…
Dear friends,
As our community celebrates Passover, we are thinking about ways to become more free. As Jews living in the United States, many freedoms are afforded to us. But are we fully free when antisemitism proliferates and our own children experience it? Can we have full freedom when …
We recently had a high-profile visitor from outside the Jewish community. After he walked in, and I’d introduced myself; he hugged me, looked me in the eyes, and said, “I am so sorry th…
I am saddened to let you know that our lifetime honorary board member, Richard Weiland, z”l, passed yesterday. Born and raised in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati in the heart of the Jewish community, he was 93 years old. Dick and his late wife Marcia raised three children.
“If y…
I’ve just come back from the “GA,” or General Assembly, organized by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA). Over 1,200 leaders from across the North American Jewish community attended our national organization’s first in-person meeting in three years, October 30 to November …
First and foremost, on behalf of the whole Federation staff, I wish you a sweet and happy New Year, as our community moves into 5783. I also want to share a story of our common culture:
In May, Kathryn Katzman became a bat mitzvah. Her mother, who works at the Federation, told me that Kathr…
Why did we prioritize “shared society” projects in our allocations to Israel this year?
Because of girls like Rana. After attending a bilingual, Arab Jewish summer camp in Haifa this summer, the eight-year-old said, “I had so much fun at camp and loved meeting new Hebrew-speaking a…
