Temple Sholom of Cincinnati is entering its seventy-first year with new rabbinic leadership on the Bima, continuing to improve its unique combination of Judaism and advocacy. The congregation will joyfully install Rabbi Ari Jun as their fifth rabbi during the weekend of May 2.
Rabbi Jun is the son of two rabbis and grew up in Cincinnati and Atlanta. He is deeply passionate about Judaism and serving others. He was ordained by Hebrew Union College on its Cincinnati campus, in 2015, and began his rabbinate as Assistant Rabbi at Temple Beth Or in Dayton, Ohio under his Senior Rabbi and mentor, Judy Chessin. Most recently, Rabbi Jun served as Director of Cincinnati’s Jewish Community Relations Council, working to combat antisemitism and advocate for the wellbeing of our Jewish community
Synagogue President Robin Miller notes that with his experience as a rabbi and community leader devoted to social justice and Tikkun Olam, he’s the perfect fit for Temple Sholom’s goals and hopes. Rabbi Jun is engaging with membership to build ties and expand our multi-cultural reach into the future.
Temple Sholom was founded in 1954 with the vision of creating a warm, song-filled environment to honor and celebrate Judaism, alongside an emphasis on social justice and passionate volunteerism. That legacy continues through to today, where Sholom has a hard-earned reputation for being “the singing synagogue” and a home for all those dedicated to making the world a better place, where all are welcome—a vision and identity which fits Rabbi Jun perfectly.
Temple Sholom will formally install Rabbi Jun on Friday, May 2 at the JCC Amberly room at 6:30, with Rabbi Judy Chessin present. The celebration will continue Saturday with a special morning Torah service, study and luncheon, led by Rabbi Chessin. Saturday evening, the festivities will conclude with a party at Esoteric Brewery. All events will serve to support The Last Mile Food Rescue, a non-profit partner of Temple Sholom. The Last Mile Food rescue focuses on connecting “good food with individuals who experience food insecurity.”
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