May 18, 2023 | Cathy's Whim
It’s Trivia Time! This WHIM combines two things I absolutely love ~ trivia and film. In honor of the 23rd Annual Dayton Jewish International Film Festival, which opens on June 1st, I would like to invite you to play our Jewish Film Trivia Game – and yes, there is a...
Apr 27, 2023 | Cathy's Whim
#StandUpToJewishHate This past weekend was the Yom Hashoah Remembrance program. It was so moving to hear from six of our Holocaust survivors (three of whom are in their 90’s). They shared their stories of strength and resilience. From the beginning, we have stated...
Apr 19, 2023 | Cathy's Whim
A Story is Worth A Million Words Like so many young adults, I started to understand what the Holocaust was all about when I read The Diary of Anne Frank and saw the movie. It made an impression on me that is still there to this day. And while there are many stories...
Apr 7, 2023 | Cathy's Whim
Happy Passover Last night our JCRC Sr. Director, Chen Shterenbach, and I went to Columbus to the State House for a Seder that was held for state legislatures and their staff. Leadership and professionals from Federations across Ohio were also invited to attend. The...
Mar 27, 2023 | Cathy's Whim
Israel Update We have heard from our friends in Israel and from members in our Jewish community how concerned they are about the situation in Israel. Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) has been in numerous conversations with leaders in the Israeli government,...
