Posts by David Harris

Cincinnati Native’s Legacy Spreads Around the World

Nina Paul's legacy spreads around the world through creation of the Max Paul Volunteer Internship Program at ALEH Negev in Israel.
 

“Everyone knew Max, and everyone loved him. And I think that he would be proud to know that this is his legacy,” said Nina Paul while holding back tea…

‘It’s Time to Do Our Part:’ Leading the Community Through Volunteering

Through their work as the Community Campaign cochairs, Chris Freeman and Steve Baron hope to inspire other young adults to get involved and volunteer their time and talent.
 

Steve Baron and Chris Freeman serve as cochairs for the Community portion of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati…

What’s the Smartest Way to Give in your Seventies? Ask Sonia Milrod

A former teacher and current world-traveler, Sonia Milrod believes in her heritage, which to her means giving back and leaving a legacy by using strategies that maximize her giving.
 

“I love to travel, and I have this urgency to do as much as I can while I can,” said Sonia Milrod. …

PJ Library Selected for a Pilot Endowment Program

Mia and Alan Krischavksy enjoy a Cincinnati PJ Library event with their kids, Eli and Aviva.
 

“PJ Library is an entry point into our Cincinnati Jewish community. If it went away, it would eventually affect everything from participation in Jewish youth groups to participation in all a…

Developing Leaders for a Stronger Community

Nanette Fridman empowers Jewish Cincinnati community leaders.
 

“I think that it’s human nature to want to continue to make progress,” Nanette Fridman told a group of past, current, and future Jewish community leaders. “Progress doesn’t just happen. It’s planned.”

The Jew…

Rise Up, Do Good: Campaign Chairs on Jewish Federation’s 2020 Campaign

The Jewish Federation’s 2020 Annual Campaign chairs, Chrissie and Josh Blatt are committed to creating the greatest impact possible in the coming year.
 

The most important thing: impact

Impact. That’s what motivates this year’s Jewish Federation Campaign cochair Chrissie Blatt. …

How You Help: World War II Hero Given Dignity and Community

At 97 years old, this Jewish, Russian veteran can still probably beat anyone in the building at pool.
 

Meet the Jewish, Russian Version of America’s Greatest Generation

“I can’t imagine my life without the Center,” says Mark Klotsman, via translator. Sitting in a chair at the …

Why We Give: Moving Away but Still Giving Back

“Cincinnati is home,” Eric Lamont said. “Even though neither of us are from here, we’ve been an active part of this community for the last 8 years. It’s where I met Robyn, it’s where we got married, it’s where we welcomed our son into our lives. And the Jewish community has bee…

How You Help: Lunch Serves Up Independence and Community for Rosalie

For the last 10 years, Rosalie Abrams has gained independence, community, and a great-tasting lunch at the Mayerson JCC with support from the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati.
 

“Kosher hot lunches are the most important thing out there.”

“It’s like coming home. I’m among my o…

Jewish Cincinnati Women Rise Up to Do Good in Community

Jewish Federation of Cincinnati’s Women's Philanthropy division collected donations and prepared apartments for women and their families who have escaped domestic violence.
 

Uniting to Help Those Suffering from Hunger, Domestic Violence

The women of Women’s Philanthropy, part of t…

Giving Strategies: Year-end Tax Planning

Giving Strategies post by Jim Friedman, Director of Gift Planning & Endowment, and Deb Steinbuch, Director of Planned Giving and Endowment, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

The end of the year has always been an advantageous time to review strategies to reduce overall income tax liability…

Delegation of Cincinnati Women Head to New York to ‘Imagine More’

A delegation of 11 Cincinnati woman attended the JDC’s Imagine More conference.
 

A dozen women from the Jewish Cincinnati community traveled to New York City for a first-of-its-kind summit: Imagine More. The event was the inaugural global women’s summit of the Joint Distribution Co…

Giving Strategies: A Donor-Advised Fund is a Win-Win

Jewish Federation donor Mike Safdi recently increased his charitable impact thanks to his donor-advised fund.
 

Giving Strategies post by Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

Would you like to increase your support of the Cincinnati Jewish community, while also minimizing your tax burden…

Why I Give: Generations of Giving Helped Shape Cincinnati Native

Tulane Chartock’s infectious smile lights up the room.
 

Tulane is feisty and energetic, despite the walking boot on her right leg. She arrives for the interview on a blue scooter, wearing black slacks and a shimmering silver blouse. To say she was excited to share her ideas of what i…

Hurricane Dorian Response

Hurricane Dorian strikes the Bahamas, whose people are already being helped by our partner agency, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC).
 

As we all track Hurricane Dorian's devastating progress, I want you to know that our partner agency, the American Jewish Joint Dis…