Jewish Cincinnati News

Planting the Seeds of Outreach

All through my recent encounter with Lakota Board of Education member Darbi Boddy, I’ve repeated one thing: I would like to meet with Mrs. Boddy, one on one, so we can build trust and better communicate our values/concerns to one another. You might wonder why I think that’s worthwhile or…

Bob Clayton Wins Mensch Award for Selfless Support of Jewish Community

“Mentors, a lot of mentors, taught me how to be this way,” said Bob Clayton. This May, Clayton was honored with the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati’s annual Mesel Wieder Mensch Award.

How did Bob Clayton become a mensch? “Mentors, a lot of mentors, taught me the importance of doin…

A Message Concerning the Language of 'Blood Libel'

To: Lakota School Board Member Darbi Boddy
From: Rabbi Ari Jun | Director, Cincinnati Jewish Community Relations Council
Attention: Lakota Board of Education
Date: Thursday, July 13, 2023

Thank you for corresponding these past few days regarding your 7/9 Facebook post referencing “blood l…

A June Boon and the Big August Election

June was a busy month, both professionally and personally. On the personal front, I finally finished all my wedding-related festivities. (That’s two wedding ceremonies and two honeymoons on two continents—an embarrassment of simchas!) Professionally, we hosted our JCRC annual meeting and…

Celebrate Together and Choose Love

Today's entry is authored by Jeremy Spiegel, JCRC Assistant Director

Fifty years ago this spring, a group of 40 individuals gathered at Fountain Square to protest publicly for gay rights awareness. Planning and executing a march through downtown Cincinnati, considered at the time to be a co…