News You Should Know: Foundation Board, JNF Awards, and Stories from the Tribe

Some news you might’ve missed this week.

Jewish Institution News

The Jewish Foundation announced that it added two new members to its board of trustees: Kayla Soroka and Jill Stein. Soroka is the young adult programming director for Cincinnati Jewish Experience (CJX). Stein is an experienced investment professional and has served on several boards across Cincinnati.

Upcoming Events in Cincinnati

The Jewish Business Network is hosting its next event on December 2. The night will feature a conversation with Scripps CEO Adam Symson and Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center CEO Jackie Congedo. You can register for the event here. 

Past Events

Shelly Gerson and Jeff Zipkin, along with Dr. William Barret, were honored at the Jewish National Fund’s Tree of Life Gala on November 12. The event featured a keynote address by Shahar Azani, a veteran Israeli diplomat and former VP of Jewish Broadcasting Service. 

Over 100 people gathered at Rockdale Temple on Monday, November 10, for Cincy Jewfolks’ inaugural storytelling event, Stories from the Tribe. HHC CEO Jackie Congedo hosted the night. Twelve community members shared their moving stories about motherhood. 

The storytellers are meeting with Producer Galit Breen before the show.

Sarah Weiss sharing her story.