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May 16, 2022

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How Cincy Journeys Made Moving Here a No-Brainer for a California Family

When the Kaplan family was looking to move from their home in California, they were willing to go anywhere a strong Jewish community could be found. Cincinnati certainly checked that box, but another key factor in the Kaplans’ decision to move here was the Cincy Journeys grant program. “…

Feb 11, 2022

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Cincy Journeys’ Travel Grants Offer Peace of Mind to Students

“It is imperative for young adults to find that extra meaning in their life because this is the time in our lives where being Jewish is a question,” explained Spencer Mandell. “Once we leave school, being Jewish becomes a question of, ‘Am I Jewish? How do I practice my Jewishness? Ho…

Oct 26, 2021

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A Trip of a Lifetime: Registrations Now Open for 2022 March of the Living

Registrations are now open for the 2022 March of the Living trip, which is organized by the Mayerson JCC, in partnership with the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center. The experience is offered to high school seniors who have at least one Jewish parent. Eligible students receive a …

Jul 22, 2021

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Onward Israel Cincinnati 2021 Week 7: A Duo of Community

A Kibbutz and the Gaza Strip

This weekend, it was time for a drastic change of scenery from everyday city life. I, along with the other trip participants, partook in our Shabbaton, a weekend overnight planned by Onward that took us far from Tel Aviv. We escaped to the south and entered the …

Jul 16, 2021

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After COVID-19, Cincy Journeys Helps Life Return to Normal for Campers

“I love camp,” exclaimed Lauren Lillenstein. “If I didn’t go to Camp Livingston, I don’t know if I would be the person I am today. Without camp, I don’t think I would have been engaged in youth group in high school, I would not have been involved in Hillel in college. Camp really…