As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with our family and friends, I want to take a moment to share with you the thing for which I am most grateful this year. Over the past 13 months, our worldwide Jewish community has faced unbelievable tragedy and hate ~ something...

It has been a very busy month for me, filled with lots of meaningful and exciting activities. There are several events in particular I would like to highlight – the JCC Cultural Arts & Book Series Opening Event, our mini mission to Washington D.C., Jewish...

I recently read an article about the importance of showing up for people. In our darkest times, support can provide us with a sense of comfort and remind us we are not alone. When people show up for us in our happiest moments, it can evoke feelings of caring and...

With the one-year anniversary of October 7 fast approaching, I decided to take a moment to reflect on the past 12 months. The thing that reverberated in my mind was that our work is far from over. Our friends in Israel are still fervently defending themselves against...

Over the next five months, we have several travel opportunities that I hope you will consider. 1. Washington D.C. Mini-Mission: The first trip I want to highlight has a local connection. You may have read an article in The Dayton Jewish Observer about the Stuart and...

When you think of Jewish artists, who is the first person that comes to mind? For me, I immediately think of Marc Chagall, who art critic Robert Hughes referred to as, “the quintessential Jewish artist of the twentieth century.” One of my greatest pleasures was seeing...

Last week, I traveled to Austin, Texas for the Partnership2Gether (P2G) Council of Communities. This yearly conference brings together people from all across our P2G region for several days of planning and budgeting for the upcoming year, and time to connect and...

I was recently having a conversation with Kate Elder, our PJ Library Coordinator. Now before I go any further, you might be asking, “What is PJ Library?” Founded in 2005, PJ Library sends free high-quality Jewish children’s books to families every month. “The program...

Don’t Miss This Opportunity! As a child, I attended Sunday school, went through confirmation, and spent my summers at Jewish camp. In my young adulthood, I traveled to Israel, and eventually lived there and became an Israeli citizen. And subsequently, I’ve spent the...

Feedback is Important As the CEO of the Federation, I am often the first person to receive feedback for our programs. Usually, critical feedback can be amplified louder than positive feedback. Constructive criticism is useful because, ultimately, it provides us with...