Jewish Cincinnati News

How You Help: Bernard and Stella

Adele from Jewish Family Service helped Bernard and his family in Bernard's final days.
 

A Jewish Family Service COVID-19 Story

“Adele was an invaluable source of wisdom and support for my family and me,” said Leonora about her parents’ Jewish Family Service social worker. “Th…

JCRC and HHC Webinars Tackle Antisemitism and Racial Disparities

Certain conditions will make a society ripe for the trafficking and adoption of extremist views and can act as an accelerant for hatred, bigotry, racism, antisemitism, and xenophobia. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, but more so now, the desperation, fear, and uncertainty felt by many, com…

Protecting the dignity of every human being

With pain and discord overflowing this week, we need perspective more than ever. The core value I return to, that underlies all Jewish thought, is this: because every human being is created in the image of G-d, we have an unbreakable commitment to affirm and protect the dignity of every huma…

JCRC Statement on Death of George Floyd

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati decries the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Video recordings clearly show that Mr. Floyd, an African-American 46-year-old, was subjected to shocking brutality despite the fact that he…

Jewish Federation Steps Up to Challenge of Extraordinary Times

Incoming Federation President Debbie Brant was welcomed at the Federation's 2020 Annual Meeting by Zoom.
 

“I feel like this moment is the real test—how we treat each other and those in need when they need us most,” said the incoming President of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnat…