Cathy’s Whim Cathy’s Whim

Having grown up in a household where Federation was an integral part of my life, it seemed only natural that as an adult, I myself would become immersed in Jewish communal work.

I can’t think of any book in my young adulthood that had more impact on my life than The Jewish Catalog.

I’ve always felt a deep connection to the Jewish community.

The WHIM is taking a vacation this week.

I traveled to Columbus yesterday for the Ohio Jewish Communities’ Annual Meeting.

This is one of my favorite times of year. Not for the weather…I’ve always despised the heat

“A man at least has made a start on discovering the meaning of human life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will never sit.” ~ David Elton Trueblood

I’m not really sure why running through the water sprinkler as a child demands peals of laughter and delight.

As a transplant from Florida, I have my own college rivalries. When I arrived in Dayton, I could not have imagined how strong the rivalry is between The Ohio State University and ~well, that school north of us. I learned very quickly that certain names are better left unspoken. However, there is one thing in Ann Arbor that is worth mentioning, and that is Zingerman’s. Probably most famous for their deli, Zingerman’s actually boasts nine Ann Arbor based companies including Zingerman’s Bakehouse, Zingerman’s Creamery, Zingerman’s Coffee Company, and ZingTrain. ZingTrain shares Zingerman’s unique approach to business by providing visioning and...