A Case For Leaving the House
I’ll admit it — it’s cold. It’s the kind of cold that makes you feel like staying in is the sensible choice. The kind where you sit on your couch with your blanket, your tea, and those pajamas that were never meant to be seen by anyone you respect.
And listen, that’s fine for a day or two. But if you’re waiting for a Level 3 to justify leaving the house — that’s a red flag. What you really need, every once in a while, is a night to be iconic.
CCFI Kicks Off the Year With Policy, Advocacy, and Israel Update
The Cincinnati Coalition for Israel (CCFI) held its first meeting of the year on Monday, January 12, at the Orange Spot Bistro, convening supporters for a lunchtime briefing focused on recent developments surrounding the Abraham Accords and Israel’s current security situation.
Lotsa Latkes
As we all know, latkes are one of the most important aspects of Hanukkah. We’ve all eaten these delicious potato pancakes and argued about whether applesauce or sour cream is the superior topping (it’s obviously applesauce). But what about other flavors of latkes?
Hanukkah 2025
Hanukkah 2025 will not be remembered for latkes or that incredible dreidel spin. In the last 24 hours, Jews have watched a series of events unfold that are difficult to ignore: a deadly attack at a Hanukkah gathering on a beach in Australia, a shooting reported inside a Jewish Studies classroom at Brown University, and
Jewish Joy Found in Oxford
After a long first semester filled with new friendships, meaningful moments, and the slow but powerful feeling of finding home in a new place, Hillel at Miami University (Hillel at Miami) students are finally taking a well deserved break. This semester, we built something special. We shared Shabbats that felt like family dinners, holidays that
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
What They Got Right: Lessons From the Tree of Life Gala
Downtown Cincinnati was buzzing on Wednesday night. Babysitters were booked solid, dinner reservations were impossible to get and Music Hall became the center of gravity. Some people were dressed up for the Nas concert; others — myself included — were headed to the Jewish National Fund’s (JNF) Tree of Life Gala. This year’s gala honored
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.
A New Name, Mission and Strategic Plan Announced at Annual Meeting
Jewish Home of Cincinnati has rebranded as the Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors (FCJS) with a renewed mission to enhance the lives of Jewish seniors. During its annual meeting, it celebrated significant grant contributions and introduced new board members. The organization emphasizes measurable outcomes, community impact, and continuity in its renewed strategic approach.
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