Jewish Cincinnati News

Some Needed Good News

Today—despite it still being 2020—I have good news to share.

First, the courtyard at the Mayerson JCC is open again for J Café dining. The Friday omelet bar is back too! Now they are grilling for lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays (weather allowing). And outdoor heaters are on their way. …

LaRose: Ohio to Hold Safe and Fair Elections Despite COVID-19 Challenges

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose speaks to Jewish media about the November elections during a private briefing on Monday, September 21.
 

“‘Ready for November.’ That’s been our theme since I came into this office a year and a half ago,” Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose…

Finding Your Anchors in the New Year

This past year, in different ways, the pandemic has set us adrift in uncharted waters. We have lost some of our anchors—our routines, bumping into friends, or working alongside our colleagues.

Jewish holidays are anchors in time.

Rosh Hashanah anchors the year, giving us a framework to r…

JCRC Applauds Signing of the Abraham Accords

JFNA's Board Chair Mark Wilf and President & CEO Eric D. Fingerhut joined nearly 1,000 guests on the White House Lawn to witness the historic signing of the peace accords between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
 

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewi…

2020 Festival of Faiths Goes Virtual

JCRC Associate Director Justin Kirschner presents information about voter resources at the Festival of Faiths.
 

Penny Pensak is a Past President and current board member of JCRC. She is a passionate advocate for the power of interfaith relations and celebrating our diverse faith tradit…