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Jewish Community Relations Council of Cincinnati The Jewish Community Relations Council of Cincinnati is the non-partisan, public affairs arm of the

In the mid-1930s, in response to antisemitic activities in Cincinnati and the expansion of Nazism and Fascism in Europe, a small group of Cincinnati Jewish leaders began to meet informally to devise methods of combating these threats to the Jewish community and American democracy. Throughout the 1930s, these men, working without a formal organization or name, worked to keep informed on the growth of antisemitism and to monitor Nazi activities in Cincinnati. These individuals realized their mission could not be accomplished by volunteers alone and, in 1939, formed the Public Relations Committee (today’s JCRC). Since its inception, the JCRC has evolved its efforts to include community and government relations, Israel education and advocacy as well as combating antisemitism, discrimination and racism.

Today is October 7th. Three years ago, communities across southern Israel were attacked. The loss and the memory are sti...
10/07/2026

Today is October 7th. Three years ago, communities across southern Israel were attacked. The loss and the memory are still there, and will always be there.

In the aftermath, our community vowed to help rebuild Israel through funding, volunteering, and friendship, most notably through our partnership with Kibbutz Carmia, our partner community forged in the wake of tragedy.

We've gotten to know its families. We've brought their children to camp here in Cincinnati. We've given teens a food truck project that puts real purpose back into their hands. We've helped rebuild so the community.

The land still carries what happened there. We're honored to help make room for what comes next: healing.

Ohio's voter registration deadline is almost here. To vote in the November election, you must be registered by Monday, O...
10/02/2026

Ohio's voter registration deadline is almost here.

To vote in the November election, you must be registered by Monday, October 5. That's just a few days away.

Taking part in our democracy is one of the most direct ways to shape our community's future. We encourage everyone to spend two minutes this week making sure they're ready.

Check your registration status: voterlookup.ohiosos.gov/voterlookup.aspx
Not registered, or need to update your address? Start here: olvr.ohiosos.gov

Your voice matters. Make sure it's counted.

Every click teaches the algorithm who we are. The small signals we send determine what shows up in our feeds and shape o...
09/30/2026

Every click teaches the algorithm who we are. The small signals we send determine what shows up in our feeds and shape our sense of what our neighbors think. The Cohen Family Leaders in Light cohort spent its first meeting looking hard at how our algorithm-shaped world shapes us.

Our guide was Andrew Marantz, a staff writer at The New Yorker who spent years reporting from inside the online spaces where extremists recruit and organize. His book, Antisocial, traces how platforms built to connect us ended up amplifying the loudest and most hateful voices.

He explained how a feed rewards outrage, how a rumor can outrun the facts, and how ordinary people get pulled in one click at a time.

The cohort walked away with a smaller, more hopeful assignment. No one in that room has to out-shout the internet. The session closed on a hopeful note. The most lasting influence any of us has comes from the relationships already in front of us.

This was session one of the Cohen Family Leaders in Light Institute. Thank you, Andrew, for your time and your candor.

Meet the third cohort of The Cohen Family Leaders in Light Institute! Each cohort brings together leaders from across Ci...
09/17/2026

Meet the third cohort of The Cohen Family Leaders in Light Institute!

Each cohort brings together leaders from across Cincinnati. Between September and April, they will be led by experts to examine what pulls communities apart and what it takes to lead well when times are hard.

The leaders of this cohort represent the very best of our city. We look forward to the year ahead with them.

Meet the 2026-2027 cohort:
David Boyles
Randi Burlew
Suparna Chatterjee
Brandon Craig
Reggie Dublin
Deidre Hazelbaker
Yisroel Kauffman
Alex Linser
Ross Meyer
Brice Mickey
Nickol Mora
Amelia Orr
Gladys Pope
Charlie Schlimm
Jenna Shaifer
Wendy Strickler

We want to extend our gratitude to Daniel Burridge, who recently concluded his tenure as Executive Director of the Metro...
09/15/2026

We want to extend our gratitude to Daniel Burridge, who recently concluded his tenure as Executive Director of the Metropolitan Area Religious Coalition of Cincinnati (MARCC).

For years, Danny helped bring Cincinnati's faith communities closer together. During a time of rising antisemitism and real tension around Israel and Jewish identity, he was a steadfast ally to the Jewish community, principled and willing to stand with us when it mattered.

We thank him for his service to this city's interfaith life, and we wish him well as he begins this new chapter.

New families bring new energy to Cincinnati’s Jewish community. We couldn’t be happier to welcome Israeli families makin...
09/13/2026

New families bring new energy to Cincinnati’s Jewish community. We couldn’t be happier to welcome Israeli families making Cincinnati home.

Our Director, Chandler, joined a gathering at Etz Chaim to welcome new Israeli families, help them build connections, and share the support and resources available to them here.

To every family making Cincinnati home, welcome. We’re so glad you’re here and look forward to the friendships, connections, and community ahead.

Wishing you a good and sweet year filled with laughter, love, and the warmth of our Jewish community. Happy Rosh Hashana...
09/11/2026

Wishing you a good and sweet year filled with laughter, love, and the warmth of our Jewish community.
Happy Rosh Hashanah!

Today marks the 25th anniversary of one of the darkest days in American history. As we have each year, we honor the 2,97...
09/11/2026

Today marks the 25th anniversary of one of the darkest days in American history. As we have each year, we honor the 2,977 victims, including over 300 Jews, and all of their loved ones. May this day serve as a profound moment of contemplation and remind us to commit to the continued fight against hatred and extremism. Let us join hand-in-hand with one another to continue the work of “tikkun olam,” or the repairing of the world, as our tradition has always aspired. May all of their memories be for a blessing.

Antisemitism online spreads fast. Responding to it well takes knowledge and coordination, and partners like the AJC - Am...
09/09/2026

Antisemitism online spreads fast. Responding to it well takes knowledge and coordination, and partners like the AJC - American Jewish Committee Cincinnati help us do exactly that.

Thank you to AJC Cincinnati Director Justin Kirschner for bringing two of AJC's leading voices to Cincinnati: Holly Huffnagle, U.S. Director for Combating Antisemitism, and Jocelyn Flores, Assistant Director of Research and Advocacy. They spoke with community leaders and college students about how to respond to online antisemitism effectively.

Holly and Jocelyn gave us practical tools and real hope to carry forward the ongoing work of confronting hate wherever it appears.

Showing up matters, especially on day one. There’s something special about the first day of a new semester. New classes,...
09/08/2026

Showing up matters, especially on day one. There’s something special about the first day of a new semester. New classes, new faces, and that feeling that anything could happen.

Our team loved spending it with Jewish students at Miami University Chabad’s Welcome Back BBQ. There was so much excitement in the air, and even more reason to feel hopeful about the year ahead.

College should be a place where Jewish students can find their people, feel at home, and know they’re part of a community that cares about them.

To every student starting a new year, we’re cheering you on. Here’s to a semester filled with good friends, meaningful moments, and plenty of reasons to feel proud of who you are.

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8499 Ridge Road
Cincinnati, OH
45236

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(513) 985-1500

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