Posts by Jewish Community Relations Council

The Crisis of Extremism – JCRC to Hold Annual Meeting

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati will host its 82nd annual meeting on June 29, with a focus on the crisis of extremism and rising antisemitism in America, across the ideological and political spectrum. The meeting will feature national and …

Powerful Workshop Highlighting Intersections of Hatreds Curbs Antisemitism

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Cincinnati, in partnership with The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center (HHC), provides specialized trainings on antisemitism for any Jewish or civic group, school, organization, or company. JCRC and HHC professionals will facilitat…

Middle East Crisis: Resources

We recognize that there is a lot of misinformation circulating in the media and many of you are looking for trusted resources.  We continue to follow the situation, compiling resources and monitoring for any issues that arise locally. Below we've compiled some helpful links. 

In the meant…

JCRC of Cincinnati Statement on Situation in Israel

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati is deeply saddened and horrified by the ongoing violent escalation taking place in Israel and Gaza. We are heartbroken at the loss of innocent Israeli and Palestinian lives. We recognize that the violence in…

Cincinnati Jewish Journal: Getting to Know the JCRC

Kayla Soroka and Justin Kirschner talk about the JCRC and the Cincinnati Orthodox community for a news article in the Cincinnati Jewish Journal.
 

In an effort to learn more about the different pockets of our Jewish community, and to educate our community on what the JCRC does, Associat…

Passover: Finding Freedom for Our ‘Mixed Multitude’ by Ross Levy

This mosaic, entitled “The Call of the Shofar,” was unveiled by artist Ben Shahn (1898-1969) for in The Temple Congregation Ohabai Sholom in Nashville, TN. In light of Passover, it calls to the Jewish community to walk the path towards freedom as a mixed multitude.
 

Ross Z. Levy, J…

JCRC Launches Innovative Leaders in Light Institute to Combat Extremism

“The hate in our country has never been more on display,” said Shakila Ahmad, who is past president of the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati. “You saw the hate on full display in Charlottesville. You saw the burning of mosques over the last several years, the attacks on synagogues. …

‘To Bigotry No Sanction:’ JCRC Introduces New Speaker Series

The rise of extremism and antisemitism has created an environment where our democracy faces unprecedented threats and challenges. That’s why the Jewish Community Relations Council is examining the current crisis in America through its new speaker series To Bigotry No Sanction: Jewish Persp…

Fighting Extremism Through Civic Engagement —By Howie Beigelman

The dangerous attack on the US Capitol horrified Americans across spectrums of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Members of the Jewish community were even more alarmed to see that antisemitism, some of it hidden in codes, was one of the driving ideologies of the attackers, as we explai…

JCRC, HHC Applaud Creation of Ohio Holocaust Commission

In early December, the Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 372, creating the Holocaust and Genocide Memorial and Education Commission. The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center helped advocate for this legislation.
 

Along with other Jewish advocacy and education organization…

JCRC Casts Light into Society’s Darkest Corners –By Ross Z. Levy

JCRC’s Rabbinic Fellow from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Ross Z. Levy offers a reflection of Chanukah and the JCRC’s role of casting light into some of society’s darkest corners this coming year. –Jackie


Over the past week, flickering lights brightened window…

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…

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…

Our Faith Roots Us in Justice and Commands Us to Stand Up for All People

As we approach the new year, we have high hopes that the coming one will bring new, good things—top among them—healthier and more just communities. To that end, I wanted to share with you a community-wide racial justice initiative we are launching and to invite you to be part of it. We w…