Where Your Money Goes

Funds raised through the annual Community Campaign go to programs that align with Cincinnati 2020, our community's vision for the year 2020, of a welcoming Jewish Cincinnati that provides an exceptional quality of life for every one of us. Cincinnati 2020 encompasses three pillars--Caring, Connecting and Discovering--which reflect what have always been our community's priorities.

2015 Funding for "Discovering" Programs = $941,600

Rockwern Academy
A premiere Jewish day school focused on academic excellence since 1952 (formerly Yavneh Day School); students, families and teachers join together to create a culture of excellence, reflected by our teachers, programs, curriculum and our commitment to fostering a love of Jewish life and learning.

2015 Funding = $329,000

Cincinnati Hebrew Day School
An Orthodox school that offers Jewish children quality instruction in both secular and Judaic studies; its dual curriculum is designed to emphasize scholastic achievement, strong moral character and a commitment to Jewish identity and religious observance.

2015 Funding = $250,000


Synagogue Education Excellence Directive (SEED)
Enables local congregations to hire a designated worker to provides classes, workshops, programs and events on Jewish culture, issues, celebrations, history, texts and more.

2015 Funding = $191,000


Camp at the J, Camp Chabad, Camp Ashreinu
Provide local Jewish youth with experiences that build community, character-building, skill development, and healthy living - all in a fun, participatory, safe and inclusive environment.

2015 Funding = $60,000


Holocaust Awareness Programs
(Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education)
An annual series of community-wide events, including films, lectures, commemorations, theatrical performances, exhibits, and educator workshops, designed to educate about the Holocaust.

• United Nations Day of Holocaust Remembrance Concert/Dance
• Youth Leadership Summit: About 100 7th-8th graders learn to become positive leaders; keynote speakers are humanitarian aid workers who serve in Rwanda
• Commemoration of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)
• Educator Workshops
• Reach for the Stars: B'nai Mitzvah students and their peers in Netanya, Israel, learn together

2015 Funding = $35,000


Taglit-Birthright Israel
Provides Jewish young adults with a first-time, peer group Israel experience that strengthens Jewish identity, Jewish communities and solidarity.

2015 Funding = $35,000


Camp Livingston
Enriches the lives of young people with a fun, unique, communal Jewish camping experience. It encourages the development of Jewish identity, enables the formation of lifelong friendships and provides opportunities to participate in a wide variety of challenging recreational and creative programming within a safe and inclusive environment.

2015 Funding = $20,000


Lichter Lecture Series
(University of Cincinnati Judaic Studies Department)
Provides UC students and the Cincinnati community with outstanding lectures in the area of Jewish studies, which play a vital part in opening new horizons to a diverse population both on and off campus.

2015 Funding = $7,500


Summer Intern Program (Workum Fund)
Provides college students with eight-week paid internships in Jewish communal agencies throughout greater Cincinnati.

2015 Funding = $9,500


Jewish Education for Adults with Disabilities
(JEEP and Halom House)
Provides Jewish experiences and education tailored to the needs and abilities of adults with disabilities, including weekly Shabbat or holiday programs.

2015 Funding = $3,600


Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award for Excellence in Jewish Education
Recognizes, honors and supports outstanding Jewish classroom educators on the local level.

2015 Funding = $1,000

ALANA GOLDSTEIN, MSW
Community Building Associate
algoldstein@jfedcin.org | 513-985-1588