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The Upstander Ripple EffectTo Bear Witness: Stories from Auschwitz to CincinnatiA landmark collection of artifacts and photos from Auschwitz is coming to Cincinnati in October 2025.“I've paid attention to it as it's been in different places, and talked to the curator and talked to partners who have had it, knowing that in the back of my mind, like that's something that needs to come to Cincinnati, and it clearly needs to be in this building for all the connections that you and I are going to talk about today.” - Elizabeth Pierce, CEO Cincinnati Museum Center, on Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away....2025-07-2329 min
The Upstander Ripple EffectEpisode 13: "Perspective" featuring Lisa MacVittie & Dr. Christian GausvikAttacks on Jewish communities. Corporate retreats from Pride Month. Rhetoric heating up on all sides. What does it take to pause, reflect, and truly see the world through someone else’s eyes? In this episode of The Upstander Ripple Effect, hosts Kevin Aldridge and Jackie Congedo take on the character strength of perspective—not just as a virtue, but as a practical tool for navigating our turbulent world. Through personal reflections and timely stories, they unpack the power of seeing beyond our own experiences and why it’s essential for justice, empathy, and leadership. You’ll also he...2025-06-061h 17
The Upstander Ripple EffectEpisode 12: "Empathy" featuring Conrad Weiner & Tulane ChartockIn this episode of The Upstander Ripple Effect, hosts Jackie Congedo and Kevin Aldridge dive deep into the idea of empathy—what it really means, why some people are questioning its value, and how it plays a powerful role in standing up for others. Along the way, they reflect on how empathy is often misunderstood as agreement, when really, it’s about connection and understanding. As Kevin puts it: “Empathy is what helps bring us to a point of understanding, which then can dictate better our responses, our actions, and our words...2025-05-091h 01
SuperPerformers with Rob HermanEpisode 7 ft. Jackie CongedoThe episode begins with Congedo's early career in broadcast journalism, starting in Washington DC at age 21 before moving to Lexington, Kentucky to develop her reporting skills. She discusses the challenges of building confidence as a young reporter in demanding environments and the valuable experiences that shaped her professional development. Congedo then reflects on her Jewish identity journey, explaining how her interfaith family background influenced her understanding of community and belonging, which led to her work at the Jewish Community Relations Council focusing on Jewish security through coalition-building.The conversation explores the Holocaust & Humanity Center's unique approach as...2025-04-141h 06
The Upstander Ripple EffectEpisode 11: "Resilience" and Jackie hosts from JerusalemHost Jackie Congedo, CEO at the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, joined this episode from her hotel in Jerusalem, where she was with leaders from Holocaust education centers around the world, studying and collaborating. “Their son had a knack for connecting with people, and for seeing the humanity in somebody else, and for caring enough about another human being with a different story to ask about that story, to want to know more about it.” -- Jackie, on meeting the parents of an Israeli soldier killed by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Now, they honor his memory by passi...2025-03-2851 min
The Upstander Ripple EffectThe Positivity Project with Jeff BryanIn this episode of The Upstander Ripple Effect, Jeff Bryan, co-founder of the Positivity Project, shares how his military background and studies in positive psychology inspired a nationwide initiative to teach character strengths in schools. “What do we need to do to be successful here? You’re looking at their character—are they honest, do they have integrity, are they humble?"-- Jeff Bryan, co-founder of the Positivity ProjectGuided by the principle “other people matter,” the project helps students understand themselves and others, fostering confidence, empathy, and positive relationships. Now active in hundreds of schools...2025-01-0320 min
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The Upstander Ripple EffectEpisode 8: "Gratitude" featuring Henry Fenichel and Emily KendallThis episode brings a heartfelt exploration of gratitude, fittingly marking the final episode of 2024. "Gratitude is the kinetic energy behind the ripple effect." – Jackie Congedo, host and CEO of the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center Hosts Jackie Congedo and Kevin Aldridge reflect on the year gone by, using the theme of gratitude as both a lens for reflection and a springboard for action. By closing the year on a note of thankfulness, they encourage listeners to pause and recognize the transformative power of gratitude, especially as it ties to hope, resilience, and the ripple effe...2024-12-191h 01
The Upstander Ripple EffectEpisode 7: "Building Community" featuring Rob Herman, Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart HollandThis episode tackles the daunting task of building community in a deeply divided post-election landscape head-on. "I think it is the essential project of this moment and it’s something Ithink is going to be very hard for both sides to do.” - Jackie, on community buildingHosts Kevin Aldridge and Jackie Congedo acknowledge the challenges inherent in that task, but insist it's essential work. They explore historical models of community, from the exclusionary Volksgemeinschaft put forward by Nazi Germany to Dr. Martin Luther King's inclusive Beloved Community, to illuminate the path forward. The c...2024-11-221h 02
The Upstander Ripple EffectGrowing the strength of courage with Dr. Cynthia PuryWhen was the last time you acted courageously? Maybe you don’t think of yourself as a courageous person. This episode can help change that. Dr. Cynthia Pury is an expert on courage, and researches the topic at Clemson University. She joined Jackie Congedo to talk about what it actually means to be courageous and how we can grow it. “I now define courage as... taking a worthwhile risk.” - Dr. Cynthia Pury Courage is one of the six virtues defined by VIA. These virtues are a way to classify the 24 character strengths that lie...2024-10-1037 min
The Upstander Ripple EffectEpisode 5: "New Beginnings" featuring Helen Kaltman and Whitney AustinThroughout our lives, there are times and seasons when it’s required, or desired, to start something new. New beginnings can take many forms but there are some common elements to them – uncertainty, the need for bravery and resilience, and parts of oneself or one’s story that get left behind to make room for the new. “They made their way to Cincinnati, and they started their life - another new beginning” - Jackie Congedo, on the story of Holocaust survivor Helen Kaltman In this episode, Jackie and Kevin explore the idea of new beginni...2024-09-301h 15
The Upstander Ripple EffectCultivating Hope with Dan TomasuloIf you’re in need of a healthy dose of hope, this episode is for you. Even if you don’t feel hopeful, we’re going to introduce you to an expert who can help you grow the character strength of hope that lies within all of us. “What emerged was a new science of hope. And that really got me excited, because instead of it being something that you either had, or didn't have, or it came to you, there were clearly ways that you could manifest it (if you use that language) or cultivate it.” – Dr...2024-08-0535 min
The Upstander Ripple EffectEpisode 3: "The American Ideal" featuring Al Miller and Eric K. WardWhat is the American ideal? In this episode of the Upstander Ripple Effect, we dive into some of the characteristics that are often thought of when we talk about being an American – belonging and welcoming and also uniqueness and differences of perspective. “The reality is that history doesn’t repeat itself. It echoes.” - Jackie Congedo To best think through our current times, we rely on our understanding of history and our character strengths. We recall the lessons of the past while realizing that this moment is unique. In th...2024-07-261h 10
The Upstander Ripple EffectEpisode 2: "Turning Points: Moments of Upstanding" featuring Werner Coppel and Debra MessingIt’s time to celebrate the remarkable impact of upstanders. From commemorating Juneteenth to addressing the aftermath of an antisemitism controversy at Pride this year, local upstanders are making a pivotal difference. Hosts Jackie Congedo and Kevin Aldridge take you into the archives at the Holocaust & Humanity Center, unveiling artifacts from a notable upstander in Cincinnati's Holocaust survivor community whose moment of upstanding started a movement. We're also thrilled to have Debra Messing as our special guest, who shared her powerful insights on combating antisemitism during her recent visit to Cincinnati to celebrate this year's Upstander Award winners. 2024-06-271h 26
The Upstander Ripple EffectThe Upstander Ripple Effect: Standing Up Strong with Jake CampbellCharacter strengths are a set of 24 traits that are present in everyone, no matter their age, race, culture, or beliefs. Sharing the science of these strengths is what Standing Up Strong is all about. Jake is the Senior Manager of Professional Development Trainings & Upstander Education at the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center. He works with groups from school age through adulthood, to help them understand the framework of character strengths in partnership with the VIA Institute on Character. A free, short survey is available to everyone to find out what their top character strengths are. They represent the b...2024-06-1320 min
The Upstander Ripple EffectEpisode 1 featuring Elisha Wiesel and Sister Nancy LinenkugelOne act by one person in one moment can have lasting effects, and when we use our character strengths, there’s no limit to the kind of positive ripples we can start! That's the Upstander Ripple Effect. Hosts Jackie Congedo and Kevin Aldridge bring you the first podcast from the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Included in this episode, hear the story of Sister Nancy Linenkugel, a Catholic nun who forged a friendship with Otto Frank, the father of Anne Frank, and the scrapbook of their connection that now lives in our archives. Also, catch part...2024-05-241h 14
The Upstander Ripple EffectSNEAK PEEK: The Upstander Ripple EffectWHAT YOU DO IN THIS MOMENT MATTERS.The world needs more upstanders — people who stand up for themselves and others in the face of injustice — bending the arc of humanity toward its better nature. The first podcast from the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center features inspiring untold stories of courage and resilience from those who survived the Holocaust, curated exclusively from our archives. We’ll introduce you to people activating their character strengths to stand up for justice in our world today. And we’ll show you how to tap into your own strengths to become an upsta...2024-01-3001 min
Let there be Light - The American Israelite Newspaper PodcastConversations with Jackie CongedoOn this week's episode of Let There Be Light, Julie and Ted welcome special guest Jackie Congedo. 2022-06-2359 min
Take One Daf YomiTake One, Ep 20: Berakhot 28 and 29Today’s Daf Yomi pages, Berakhot 28 and 29, tell a story of an awkward meeting between two rabbis, one wealthy and imperious and the other a pious blacksmith. Feeling snubbed, the poorer rabbi rebukes his colleague for knowing very little about how hard Jewish lay leaders have to work to keep the community vibrant. Jackie Congedo, the director of the Jewish Community Relations Council in Cincinnati, joins us for a conversation about what we can do to empower those who dedicated their careers to Jewish life. Why are we still paying not enough and demanding too much of the men and, most...2020-01-3111 min