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At the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati’s 126th Annual meeting on May 18…
What follows is a shortened version of my remarks in my first speech as CEO, at our annual meeting on May 17. I want my leadership to be a collaboration. I welcome your thoughts. –Danielle
Thank you all, for coming, and being in person with us tonight. I am energized to be here wi…
“A lot of people are going to see the impact of this money,” said Elida Kamine, Vice President of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati’s Planning and Allo…
Over 4.3 million refugees from Ukraine. We will hold those refugees in our thoughts and hearts this Passover, because the Passover story is itself a refugee story. As you know, Passover begins Friday, April 15, at sundown.
As Jews, we see ourselves in the struggle and story of the refugee. …
“If the world stands aloof, it will lose itself. Forever.” Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s words reverberate for all of us. Ukraine’s fight for democracy and freedom is the fight of the Jewish people as …
To the Cincinnati Jewish Community,
Through our global partners, we at the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati are closely monitoring reports of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and we are concerned for the safety of some 200,000 Jews in the region.
Our partners, the Jewish Federations of Nort…
Every year, instead of a New Year’s resolution, I choose a word to inspire me. This year I chose “paving”—as in paving the way. For me it means wellness: I am walking and running, getting in my steps, every day. But also so much more.
This year I chose a word that speaks equally to …
I could hear a man screaming, ranting on Beth Congregation Israel’s Facebook feed on Saturday as the hostage situation unfolded. My sister had called and directed me to the Facebook live stream and as soon as I realized there was a live hostage situation, I contacted Mark Dowd, director of…
Hanukkah started Sunday night, November 28, and at its core it is a story of a miracle —oil every day for 8 days. In the story, Judah and the Maccabees rededicated the temple with a tiny jar of oil that should have laste…
This saying feels perfect for this moment:
“A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.”
Our ship, the Cincinnati Jewish community, has weathered the COVID storms thanks to you, to our staff, our volunteers, and to the profoundly effective collaboration be…
It is an honor to announce that Danielle V. Minson will serve as Jewish Federation of Cincinnati's next CEO. Danielle has that rare combination of devotion to our mission and top-quality leadership. Our Board of Trustees and Executive Committee know that she is the right leader for our futur…
Let’s all jump. Soon.
Let me explain.
To jump seems simple—think of kids jumping rope or a basketball layup. But there is no word, surprisingly, for the gathering of yourself you do—the bending of the knees, the coiling—before you spring up. Yet this nameless pre-jump move is cruci…
After 16 tireless years of dedicated leadership for the Cincinnati Jewish community, Shep Englander is moving on to his next chapter as the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee in Florida.
Englander took over as CEO of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati when the community was i…
I am pleased to announce that Danielle V. Minson has been promoted to Federation President and Interim CEO. Danielle’s new role will help the Federation thrive at this crucial p…
As you know, Federations across America help fund the Jewish Agency for Israel, for which Isaac Herzog served as Chairman until this announcement. On be…
