Jun 7, 2018 | Cathy's Whim, JFGD
I’m not really sure why running through the water sprinkler as a child demands peals of laughter and delight.
May 30, 2018 | Cathy's Whim, Dayton, JFGD
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...
May 24, 2018 | Cathy's Whim, JFGD
Last night, I attended a screening of the movie Newtown. The award-winning documentary tells the story of the horrific mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012 and its aftermath. The director and producer, Kim A. Snyder, joined us for a panel discussion...
May 16, 2018 | Cathy's Whim, JFGD
Last night, Judy Abromowitz and I traveled to Cincinnati for the American Jewish Committee’s Annual Meeting. AJC is the leading global Jewish advocacy organization. They work hard every day to fight anti-Semitism and support Israel as a sovereign nation. The meeting...
May 10, 2018 | Cathy's Whim, JFGD
Earlier this week, I attended the JCC Association of North America’s Biennial in Memphis, Tennessee. The conference was amazing. I got to meet some incredible people, attend thought-provoking and inspiring plenaries, and enjoy the company of several JCC Board members....
May 3, 2018 | Israel & Overseas, Jewish Dayton Magazine, JFGD
Jewish Boston put together a list of 70 facts about Israel for its 70th birthday, our editorial staff picked out our favorite seven! 1. Israel is the only country to have more trees today than it did 50 years ago. 2. After Tokyo and New York City, Tel Aviv has the...