University of Cincinnati Kicks Off Shifting Paradigms
On Sunday, April 19th, the University of Cincinnati (UC) chose to lean into complexity rather than retreat from it. The kickoff of “Shifting Paradigms,” a three-day conference, served as more than just an academic gathering; it was a powerful reminder that constructive, nuanced conversation about the Middle East can still thrive on a modern campus. Hosted by UC and supported by the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati, the Academic Engagement Network, and the American Jewish Committee (AJC), the event brought together diplomats, scholars, and local leaders to examine the Abraham Accords not as a static historical moment, but as a transformative pivot toward a new regional future.
Israel Experiences and Learning Opportunities at the University of Cincinnati
CINCINNATI – Amidst the study sessions, last-minute cramming, and stress the end of semester may to students who face exams, the University of Cincinnati’s (UC) Israel Initiative Committee (IIC) opened a space for two hours, offering students a break, dinner, and an opportunity to hear about what UC can offer in the upcoming semester. The
Holding Hope Together
When the Jewish Federation announced “Holding Hope Together as the Hostages Return,” people came. Because we needed to be in a room with other Jews who get it.
The Wings of Hope
CINCINNATI — October 5th was a perfect Sunday morning in Cincinnati. The air was crisp, sunlight filtered through the trees, and three police cars stood outside the Mayerson JCC as people filed in, IDs in hand. Outside, a giant Israeli flag caught the wind. There was no ambiguity about where this building stood. The scene