Your journey,
our community
We are the epicenter of young, Jewish life in Cincinnati — poised to meet Jewish students as they are.
Wherever they are.
Wherever they come from.
MISSION
To enrich the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world
VISION
Inspiring every student to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel
Our staff
are our foundation,
fostering a vibrant,
welcoming Jewish community.
Rachel
(she/her)
Executive Director
I’ve worked at Cincinnati Hillel for four years. Previously, I was at Beach Hillel in Long Beach for nine years.
Find me at TUC — it's where I can get coffee, snacks, table, and hang out with students all in one building!
I spend my free time baking, folding laundry, or hiding from my four children (sometimes all 3 at once).
Ann
(she/her)
Development Director
This is my sixth year at Cincinnati Hillel. I worked at Oregon Hillel in 2006-07 as a JCSC Fellow.
Find me at Calhoun Starbucks or Jimmy Johns.
When I’m not working, I’m hanging out with my husband, kids, and dog, watching Bravo, and baking.
Ruthie
(she/her)
Director of Strategic Engagement
I started working for Cincinnati Hillel in May 2021. I love helping people discover what Judaism means to them
Find me at local coffee shops!
I love to spend time with my family, friends and two dogs, Obi and Zoe (who come to Hillel often). I also love experimenting with recipes, baking challah, hosting, design, visiting Findlay market and traveling.
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Rabbi Drew
(he/him)
Campus Rabbi
Having spent the better part of a decade with Long Beach Hillel, I am excited to elevate Hillel here in Cincinnati.
Find me wherever you can find coffee.
Outside of work, I enjoy exploring beer, whiskey, Talmud, Marvel and Star Wars, as well as sharing about my explorations.
Elah
(she/her)
Jewish Agency Israel Fellow
I started working for Hillel in October 2022 and before that I worked in Israel for Human Resources at Samaria Regional Council.
Find me anywhere there is music and dancing, or at Dunkin Donuts!
In my free time, I like to cook, read, travel, dance Salsa and Bachata, and hang out with my family and friends.
McKenna
(she/her)
Springboard Intrapreneurship Fellow
I moved to Cincinnati in July 2023 after graduating from the University of Toledo. I am ecstatic to serve the Jewish college students at Cincinnati Hillel!
Find me at a local coffee shop or eating sushi at Drunken Bento!
In my free time, I love watching obscure movies like Cat and the Hat (live-action), reading, painting and embroidering.
Rachel
(she/her)
Director of Cincy Internships
I started working for JVS Careers in March 2021 and before moving back to Cincinnati I worked at Brandeis University Hillel for two years.
Find me anywhere that serves coffee or an ice-cold Diet Coke!
I love to spend my free time strength training, spending time with my fox terrier-mix Sam and partner DeVon, and hanging out in Cincinnati’s coolest neighborhood, Northside.
Our building
is a home away from home, but our mission transcends its walls.
Visit us to check out a program, study with friends,
or just to hang out. Our door’s open for you.
Rose Warner House
2615 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
For information about COVID-19 at the University of Cincinnati,
please visit their portal.
Our Partners
magnify our purpose,
deepening our shared impact.
These funders support our relationship-building efforts
to foster a warm, vibrant, and open Jewish community.
Please help us bridge our funding gap.
Our City
is our canvas,
ready for our students
to start their next chapters.
Cincinnati is a diverse, interconnected city with a thriving Jewish community.
With countless professional partnerships and networking opportunities,
Cincinnati Hillel students are linked with the broader community,
positioned for professional opportunities during and after their college experience.