What is Your Vision for Our Future?
Join the Smiths and others who are acting today to assure the vitality of our Cincinnati Jewish community for years to come. Eleven core Jewish organizations in Cincinnati have joined together to encourage legacy gifts that will sustain us for future generations.

Gary and Leah Smith created a legacy gift to benefit numerous local and national Jewish and secular organizations. “The amount of the commitment isn’t important. It’s what comes from the heart and it’s how you feel.”  Visit the Book of Life to watch this and other personal video statements

Kol Hakavod - Great Job!! Together, we raised $370,000 for our community to help those in need. Thank you to everyone who showed their support - our Super Sunday co-chairs, sponsors, nearly 200 volunteers and everyone who made a pledge. Click here to watch Fox19 video, view photos and read more

Business Partnerships in Cincinnati and Israel:  How Our Community is Coming Out Stronger
Shep Englander, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati CEO, visited Israel to assist the Cincinnati USA Chamber of Commerce in creating an official trade mission to Israel in 2010.  Read his reflections on the trip

Click here to watch Natan Sharansky, JAFI Chairman and Shep speak with Israel National News about the business oriented connections between Israel and the Diaspora. Read article published in HaAretz
Click here to watch Doug Moormann, Cincinnati Regional Chamber Vice President of Economic Development, explain to Israel National News how Cincinnati businesses can help Israel. Listen to Doug Moorman's interview on NPR (comments on Israel begin at 32:56 on the broadcast)

Israel's "Bricks Along the Journey" Organizers meet Mayor
Brian Jaffee, JCRC Director, on 55KRC
Israel's Friendship Caravan Performs at Camp Friedlander

Jewish community members affected by recent layoffs need your help!

J-Assist, a program of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, is currently recruiting volunteers to help connect job seekers wtih professional contacts and opportunities in specific industries. Please click here to complete a brief questionnaire that will help us provide additional resources to job seekers. If you need help, click here. 

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2010 Community Campaign:
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Jewish Hospital Sale to Mercy Completed
After months of planning and preparation, The Jewish Hospital sale to Mercy Health Partners (MHP) has been completed.  Read more
Read announcement from Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati President Gary Heiman.
Marc Fisher to Chair the JFNA Consulting Committee
Marc Fisher—a long-time Cincinnati Jewish community leader and immediate Past President of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati — has been named chair of the consulting committee of the Jewish Federations of North America. Read more

An Evening with Dr. Rick Hodes
Dr. Rick Hodes, Director of JDC's Medical Programs in Ethiopia, will speak on Monday, February 22 at the home of Bret and Alison Caller.  He has directed the medical care for immigrants from Ethiopia since 1990 providing community health for tens of thousands of immigrants. Read more and watch trailer of "Making the Crooked Straight", a highly- acclaimed documentary about his spine surgery work

 

 

Seeking Direction For Your Business?
JAdvisory serves as a Board of Directors for small businesses who are looking for advice from independent outside advisors. The service is free. Read more and apply now

Cincinnati’s Israel Emissary Prevented from Returning for 4th Year by US Immigration Service

It is with sadness that we inform you that the U.S. Immigration Service has denied the work visa petition for Amir Yarchi, Cincinnati’s Community Emissary from Israel. As a result, Amir is unable to return to our community to serve his fourth year as Israel Emissary (shaliach).  Unfortunately, during this time of skyrocketing unemployment, the U.S. Immigration Service has rejected work visa petitions much more frequently, and in this case, incorrectly. Read more
Share your thoughts with Amir on our blog

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The People of Haiti Need Your Help!
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati is partnering with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) to provide aid and relief to tens of thousands of victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Read more and donate

Watch Videos about the IDF Field Hospital in Haiti, and read message from Beth Guttman and Shep Englander

Travel to Israel with Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Grants

The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati provides Jewish students and/or residents of the Greater Cincinnati area, ages 16 to 26, with grants of up to $5,000 for use on peer educational programs in Israel. All Israel travel programs must be approved by The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati.  Click here to read about Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati grant procedures, trip providers and eligibility requirements. 

A Sacred Task: 2010 Allocations
Amidst economic devastation, community members step forward to make heart-wrenching decisions.

In a year of economic upheaval, a declining community campaign and decreased grants and government funding, the Jewish community’s needs for critical lifeline services soared sharply.  Read more, including 2010 allocations and planning & allocations committee members

Alvin and Elayne Levine Scholarship Fund

Al Levine’s desire to encourage others to live meaningful Jewish lives will endure in perpetuity, thanks to the establishment of the Alvin and Elayne Levine Scholarship Fund at the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. Through this fund, any member of the Jewish community can join the new JCC, regardless of their financial circumstances.  Read more and watch video of Al announcing his commitment to the JCC at his bar mitzvah