Interfaith Cincinnati
American Jewish Committee (AJC) Cincinnati will host its 31st annual Community Intergroup Seder on April 16, 2024. Rabbi Matthew Kraus will officiate the popular event that will welcome dozens of community leaders and others from diverse backgrounds as we join to commemorate the Passover holiday. Amidst the challenges of global conflict and violence, this inclusive […]
AJC Cincinnati is excited to invite the region’s interfaith leaders and friends of AJC to attend its annual Community Intergroup Seder, to be held during lunch hours on April 16, 2024. This event seeks to intersect the story of Passover with the greater Cincinnati community, emphasizing the universal themes of freedom, liberation, and unity that […]
Sunday, May 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Cincinnati artist Judith Serling-Sturm for a hands-on workshop to create your own Torah pointer, or yad. Serling-Sturm, who works in her Pendelton Arts Center Studio, is a mixed-media artist and maker of artist books, handmade blank books, as well as sculpture and one-of-a-kind mezuzot made from natural […]
REGISTER HERE. The Simon Lazarus Jr., Human Relations Awards are a lasting tribute to the late Simon Lazarus Jr., a distinguished Cincinnati attorney and civic leader, who served as chairman of AJC Cincinnati and member of American Jewish Committee's National Board of Governors. For 59 years, AJC has recognized with pride those deserving students from […]
Mark your calendars and RSVP for the Federation's Annual Meeting. Join Danielle V. Minson and Board Chair Josh Blatt as they recount the Jewish community’s resilience over the past year, celebrate their successes amidst challenges, and discuss their future strategies. This meeting will be a pivotal moment for the community to reflect and look forward. […]
Thursday, June 6 from 12 to 1 p.m. Join Skirball curatorial consultant Abby Schwartz and collections manager and preparator Sheri Besso for an informal light lunch and conversation about the challenges of mounting this exhibition and the craftsmanship of these objects of material culture that are at once tools of devotion and exquisite works of art. The program […]
World renowned artist Marc Chagall is famous for his evocative, dream-like paintings incorporating Jewish and Christian symbols. Abby Schwartz, past director of the Skirball Museum at Hebrew Union College, will guide us into a deeper understanding of faith traditions and art.
Thursday, July 16 from 12 to 1 p.m. Enjoy an illustrated lecture with Skirball curatorial consultant Abby Schwartz about the history of the Torah pointer in Jewish practice and the artistry of this tiny instrument across the world and over thousands of years. The program includes a visit to the exhibition. Reservations required.
HUC-JIR is planning our 2nd year of happenings on and around Shabbat July 25-28 with local synagogues and community partners. We expect to offer learning sessions led by renowned HUC-JIR faculty, HUC-JIR alumni gatherings, and immersive Berkshires experiences.
Mark your calendars to join HUC-JIR in the Berkshires! Learn more about the weekend programs and sign up to receive updates and advance notice of event details. Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28 SIGN UP TO LEARN MORE Announcing the Opening Program Acclaimed Israeli author and filmmaker Etgar Keret in conversation with Rabbi Wendy Zierler, Ph.D. Check out Etgar Keret's […]
Sunday, July 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. Final day to see The Guiding Hand: The Barr Foundation Collection of Torah Pointers.
Mini Golf Thursday, August 8, 7-9pm The Acres 9941 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241 This is FREE for incoming and returning Jewish college students. It includes a round of golf and a drink ticket. Gather for a fun night with fellow students for community building, friendship, and support. There's no formal agenda, just a relaxing […]