Posts by Danielle V. Minson

Federation Honors Outstanding Professionals, Volunteers at Annual Meeting

The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati’s 2021 award winners come from across our community.
 

[SEE VIDEO OF AWARDS PRESENTATION, WITH REMARKS BY WINNERS, BELOW]

“I know how lucky I am to work in this community every day.” —Trinity Johnson

On May 12 the Jewish Federation of Cincin…

Shep Englander's Farewell

“As hard as it will be to leave this wonderful community, it is a good time for the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and for our family. It is a good time for the Federation because it is strong. And it is a good time for our family because all of our kids are all launched and thriving else…

Our Biggest Day

The Jewish Federation’s biggest day is our annual phone-a-thon, called Super Sunday. This April 18 we got together, both safely in person, and virtually, to raise money, learn a TikTok dance, and chat at the virtual water cooler.

It’s our biggest day, and congratulations to everyone who…

Our People Are Our Strength

One of my goals as president is to attract, retain, and develop high-performing professionals who are fully invested in the priorities of the Jewish communal ecosystem—not only here at the Federation, but across all of Jewish Cincinnati. One of the things that separates Cincinnati’s Fede…

On Passover, What Will You Remember?

Do you remember when the word plague sounded Biblical?

Now, because of COVID, it’s in our headlines and our lives. It has really been a plague year.

Our lives, our children’s lives, our parents’ and grandparents’ lives have been dominated by this pandemic. Some of you have lost lov…

Jewish Federation’s Kila Hanrahan Named President of AFP Cincinnati

Kila Hanrahan is the Agency Development Officer at Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, serving as Director of Development at Jewish Family Service. She was recently named President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Cincinnati Chapter (AFP Cincinnati).
 
I am so proud to…

Strong Safety Net of Funding Helps Our Community Fight COVID

Over 125 years ago, our precursor organization, United Jewish Charities, built a safety net for Cincinnati’s Jewish population. I am humbled to be a part of this organization as it strengthens that safety net for all of us during the hardships of the COVID pandemic. Federation truly is bui…

New Year Brings Bold Move

I hope you welcomed in 2021 with a warm, cozy, and safe celebration with your loved ones. I trust you and yours are healthy. I am writing with exciting news.

 

As you may know, I have worked for the Jewish community for my whole adult life. I am committed to you, our Jewish community here…

Despite COVID-19 Setbacks Federation & Foundation Build for Cincinnati 2030

“By working together we can create a plan to build one of the most relevant, empowered, and connected Jewish communities in the United States.” –Shep Englander, CEO, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
 

The Cincinnati Jewish community is continuing its bold march into the future, des…

Why We Should Be Proud of Our Community’s COVID-19 Relief Fund

We can all be proud of the COVID-19 Relief Fund, described in my last blog, which is helping those in our community whose financial stability and mental health have been injured by the pandemic. But we can be prouder still of the smart and collaborative ways that our community volunteers and…

Jewish Federation’s Israel Engagement Will Look Different in 2021

Former Chaverim M’Israel Adi Itzkowitz works with a student at Rockwern Academy in 2018.
 

The Israel and Overseas committee at the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati is making some major changes to Israel programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Historically, Israel and Overseas (I&…

Some Needed Good News

Today—despite it still being 2020—I have good news to share.

First, the courtyard at the Mayerson JCC is open again for J Café dining. The Friday omelet bar is back too! Now they are grilling for lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays (weather allowing). And outdoor heaters are on their way. …

Finding Your Anchors in the New Year

This past year, in different ways, the pandemic has set us adrift in uncharted waters. We have lost some of our anchors—our routines, bumping into friends, or working alongside our colleagues.

Jewish holidays are anchors in time.

Rosh Hashanah anchors the year, giving us a framework to r…

Federation’s Emissary Departs Cincinnati

The Jewish Federation’s Israel Center poses with author Yossi Klein Halevi after his talk at the Mayerson JCC in October. [pictured: Jennifer Clark, Darya Solomon, Yossi Klein Halevi, Amnon Maggid, May From]

“Over the last couple of years, I have been in so many discussions and talks wi…

How to Find Our Strength by Fighting Division

Growing up, I couldn’t have told you that Tisha B’Av is a Jewish holiday. But last week, that day felt alarmingly relevant to the moment we are all living through. Tisha B’Av is a day of mourning for the disasters that have befallen our people, originally the destruction of both Temple…