Jewish Cincinnati

We are heartbroken and outraged at the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad emissary to UAE. Jews should be able to practice freely anywhere in the world without becoming targets of terror. May Zvi’s memory be for a blessing and his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion.

A new documentary retraces the final moments of 250 Israelis who were killed by Hamas along highways near Gaza. It includes new interviews with survivors of 10/7, bereaved relatives and first responders, along with video taken that day. ow.ly/5oXy30sGCpm

"Faced with antisemitism and discrimination, we are more determined than ever to build an inclusive community rooted in resilience, hope, and respect for all." ow.ly/Gzb150QZUY9

Time is running out to join us for a Solidarity Mission to Israel, running from March 10 to March 15. You have been supporting Israel in so many ways and this is an opportunity to truly 'show up'. More details are here: jewishcincinnati.org/solidarity-mis…

Celebrate a combination of holidays with us one week from today! Bring a dish, bring a friend, and bring some joy to this unique and fun gathering at the Mayerson JCC on Sunday, December 17. RSVP: ow.ly/lsnL50QgQjb

You pledged to #BringThemHome and we hold joy in our hearts for the hostages that have returned home. But we will not rest until ALL of them are free. Find more ways for you to help in today's update from CEO Danielle Minson: ow.ly/rkz750QeaXt

Does your Thanksgiving table have room for hope? You can help show the world that our holiday tables are not complete until all the hostages return home with Seats of Hope: seatsofhope.net #BringThemHomeNow

A little over a week ago, our community shared this Shabbat Table with Cincinnati. There has been heartbreaking news since then, with the death of additional hostages, making the call to #BringThemHome even more urgent. vimeo.com/885426236 #BringThemHomeNow

Be proud of making history, Cincinnati! CEO Danielle Minson reports back following the March for Israel in Washington DC: ow.ly/XkaN50Q8XYi

As we head into Shabbat, it's impossible to forget the 240 hostages unable to be with their families. Every empty chair, every "Kidnapped" poster, and every teddy bear is a heartbreaking reminder of that. #BringThemHome #BlueRibbonsforIsrael

Special thanks to our Director of Community Planning Felicia Zakem, our Shaliach, our Israeli community, and all of the volunteers who have made the Empty Shabbat Table possible. This display means so much, to so many. #BringThemHome #BlueRibbonsforIsrael

Set up has begun for the empty Shabbat table at Washington Park in OTR. It will be up until 5:00pm today. More information: jlive.app/events/6088 #BringThemHome #BlueRibbonsforIsrael

Will you march with us? We have a bus seat waiting to take you to Washington DC for the March for Israel on Tuesday, November 14th. Sign up now at ow.ly/K2Wl50Q68SC

240 chairs will sit empty this Friday in Washington Park, representing the 240 innocent children, women, and men being held hostage by Hamas. Join us on November 10 to help bring them home. ow.ly/rUti50Q5L71 #BringThemHome #BlueRibbonsforIsrael

Join the Cincinnati Jewish community in Washington DC on November 14 to make our voices heard. Register now to receive more info ASAP: ow.ly/FcNz50Q5bxt Organized by Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations

Can you hear the alarm bells? While Israel wages war on Hamas, we find ourselves fighting against rising hate in Cincinnati and around the country. CEO Danielle Minson explains more in today's update: ow.ly/8hT550Q490k

Jewish college students are being threatened, harassed, and targeted at increasingly alarming rates. It's time to join thousands of Jewish college students from around the world with the first-ever #JewishStudentsUnite. Register here: jewishstudentsunite.org

The strength of this community lies in our power to help, to heal, and to lift each other up. Read CEO Danielle Minson’s latest Israel update for more: ow.ly/BVN450Q12mr

Jewish Federations are thankful that two more people who were abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7 have been released. We demand that the remaining 220 hostages be released, as well. ow.ly/LYTh104YNM0 Show your support with #BlueRibbonsforIsrael, available at the @MayersonJCC

When it comes to the ways people in Cincinnati can support the Jewish community here, and in Israel, support, solidarity, and friendship go a long way right now: ow.ly/I5ew50PWHe3