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Looking to improve or change our community?  Volunteer!

Is there something in our community you would like to improve, change or introduce? As a volunteer, you can do just that. Wishes do come true simply by getting involved, by making things happen, by coming to the organization of your choice with your suggestion, questions, and desire. At the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati we can match your interests with opportunities within our Jewish community. 

For more details on different programs that are offered though a wide variety of agencies and organizations contact Kim Morris at 513-985-1523 or by email.   read more

Women's Philanthropy Helping on Chai
Next program of the series:
Tender Mercies
Sunday, July 18, 2010, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Looking to roll up your sleeves and join women in our community who are making a difference? Then join us for Helping on Chai, a series of hands-on volunteer programs on the 18th of the month.  Read more and RSVP

Meals on Wheels

Volunteers are needed to help with the JCC's Meals on Wheels program.  Meals on Wheels provides homebound seniors at risk of hunger, malnutrition, and isolation with meals and companionship! Volunteers deliver vital human contact and a daily safety check to homebound, frail seniors, helping them maintain their independent living.  Volunteers can create a schedule that works for them. Volunteers are needed for weekdays. For more information and/or to volunteer, please contact Diane La Haie at 513.792.5667.

A Volunteer Program Coordinator is also needed for this program!  If you have previous volunteers experience with Meals on Wheels, we need your help!  For more information and/or to volunteer, please contact Felicia Zakem at 513.985.1527.


Volunteer with Federation`s P2K Committes

Want to help build people-to-people bridges between Netanya and Cincinnati?  Volunteer with the Federation's P2K Committee.  For more information, please contact Barbara Miller at 513.985.1528 or email bmiller@jfedcin.org

Get inspired and make a difference. Meet Nate, a student from the University of Cincinnati, who connected to the Jewish Community through Hillel Jewish Student Center’s “Operation Warm-Up.” Watch video below and read more
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What's Jewish About Volunteerism?

The heart is revealed in the deeds. - Abraham Joshua Heschel

At the very core of Jewish identity is the premise that as partners in creation we have an obligation to make the world a better and stronger place. In our efforts at Tikun Olam ("repairing the world"), every Jew is enjoined to "not place a stumbling block before the blind" and to assist the orphan and the widow. The Torah teaches, "Tzedek, tzedek, tirdof' ("Righteousness, righteousness you shall pursue)". more

Help Give Back with the Young Adult Division (YAD) 


Join a community of young adult volunteers who help people in need here in Cincinnati, in Israel and all around the world.

Members of the Young Adult Division (YAD) participate/help coordinate volunteer activities, parties, networking events and help fundraise.

If you want to meet and network with new people, give back to the community, support Israel, and learn about the Jewish community, YAD offers programs and events for singles, couples and families.

For more information, contact Felicia Zakem at 513.985.1527.