Jewish Culture & Community · April 25, 2024

Damp weather did nothing to darken spirts of attendees inside the Mayerson JCC’s Amberley Room, as they smiled and mingled prior to Jewish Family Service of Cincinnati’s (JFS) Annual Meeting on April 4. The atmosphere was one of celebration and the room was full as the community convened to learn of agency accomplishments and challenges, honor individual achievements, accomplish board business, and tout JFS’s theme for the upcoming year: Bridging Barriers. Building Connections.

Jewish Culture & Community · October 29, 2019

On October 17, the Jewish Family Service Barbash Family Vital Support Center held a Sukkot luncheon. Attendees enjoyed a lunch prepared with the bounty of the harvest as well as a Sukkot program, which was led by Rabbinic Intern Ben Azriel. Azriel guided a lively discussion about hospitality, and shared why that was so important to the Jewish people during the time of our historical wandering. The thirteen attendees talked about what it means to open your home to family, friends, and even...

Jewish Culture & Community · June 26, 2019

As a part of a three-year Strategic Planning process, Jewish Family Service recently sent out a community survey to gather input about areas of focus for the future. The community rose to the occasion and took time to both complete the survey and provide thoughtful and insightful answers. JFS is committed to keeping the community abreast of their progress and ideas for future directions. The community response regarding what they believe are JFS’ top three most important services was: Aging...

Jewish Culture & Community · May 06, 2019

“As times change, communities change, and needs change,” said newly installed Board President Dan Rapp while discussing the need for strategic planning. He also acknowledged what remains constant is the professional expertise, dedication, and compassion of the Jewish Family Service staff who give their hearts and souls to help its clients. Jewish Family Service CEO Liz Vogel explained strategic planning’s aspiration to create a powerful service model making it harder for people in need to...