This Year I’m Thankful For….
In the aftermath of the October 7 attacks and the ensuing conflict, we find ourselves grappling with a disheartening rise in global and online antisemitism. It’s a stark reminder of […]
November 23, 2023
November 15, 2023
Carrying the Burden: Taking a Stand Against Antisemitism
I found out about my Jewish heritage a couple of months ago after participating in a genetic study at a local hospital that left me with more questions than answers. […]
November 13, 2023
Never Again is Now
Co-authored by Interim Chief Executive Officer David Wise and Jackie Congedo, Chief External Relations & Community Engagement Officer, originally published in the Cincinnati Enquirer It’s no exaggeration to say that […]
November 10, 2023
Imagine In Jewishness
There is a certain beautiful magic to raising Jewish children without ever having been a Jewish child myself. My two children are Jewish because I chose to be Jewish before […]
November 3, 2023
Three Weeks of War: Living in the New Reality
Israeli radio stations broadcast an alert when missiles are launched from Gaza or Lebanon into Israeli towns and cities. It goes like this: Dededum (dramatic drums) Alert: (name of city, […]
October 31, 2023
Investing Today for a More Vibrant Tomorrow
The horrific events in Israel on October 7th are galvanizing, mobilizing, and uniting Jewish people around the world, including right here in Cincinnati. For a long time, many of us have […]
October 31, 2023
How “The Wrong Generation” is Proving that “Am Yisrael Chai”
When the editor of Cincy Jewfolk reached out to me on October 9th to ask if I’d be interested in writing something about the horrific massacre that happened just two […]
October 30, 2023
Cincinnati Expat in Israel gives a Call to Action
I’ve been more active on social media in the last 2.5 weeks than in the previous 2.5 years. My energy levels are constantly fluctuating while living through this nightmare. I’m […]
October 27, 2023
But What Should I Be? Halloween: A Time of Reflection
Halloween and Purim. Two times a year, one secular, one Jewish, during which we are invited to dress in costumes and play at being someone – or something – else. […]
October 25, 2023
Dear Babka: How do I break it to my orthodox parents that I no longer want to keep kosher?
Dear Babka, I grew up in an Orthodox home. I love the memories I have of growing up and keeping Shabbat, the values that were instilled in me, and the […]