As t-shirts are removed from the display, they will become available to the public for an $18 donation. Net proceeds will go to the Jewish Federation’s Israel Emergency fund. Limited sizes available. Select your preferred size at check out, scroll to see all sizes. For more information about the exhibit, click (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz9Z2Rbxi6N/?img_index=1). View event on […]
**Tuesdays, January 7 - June 24 | 7 - 9pm** Join us for Israeli Dancing at the JCC! Lively music, fun dancing, and new friends await at this weekly, free class. This is an informal class where all skill levels are welcome. View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10205
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the J Classic, the Mayerson JCC is selecting a limited-edition single barrel bourbon from New Riff Distillery. With a minimum donation of $75, you’ll receive this commemorative, custom bottle, hand selected by JCC members. The VAAD certified Kosher bourbon in a special J Classic anniversary bottle will be […]
**2nd Tuesday of the month** **12 - 1pm** **Facilitator: Louis Liner** Parenting adult children can be difficult. Meet with us to discuss challenges including maintaining and improving relationships, setting boundaries, communicating needs, navigating difficult conversations, and more. Feel free to bring lunch. Applicable for parents of young adult children and older. View event on Jlive: […]
**4th Tuesday of the month** **6:30 - 8pm** **Facilitators: Louis Liner and Emily Sievers** More adults these days find themselves becoming a caregiver for a family member, especially as the older demographic continues to grow in number. While there are many resources available for adult children who are caring for their aging parents, challenges often […]
Theatre at the J is a growing program of our community center. Advertising in the Playbill is a smart and affordable way to gain visibility and promote your business or agency to a diverse group of community members. All advertising revenue will help offset the expenses of producing this program and performances. **NOTE: Tickets to […]
Theatre at the J is a growing program of our community center. Advertising in the Playbill is a smart and affordable way to gain visibility and promote your business or agency to a diverse group of community members. All advertising revenue will help offset the expenses of producing this program and performances. **NOTE: Tickets to […]
**Complete the form to learn more about the JFC Local Allocations Committee** and how we help ensure community dollars make the greatest impact. **What is Local Allocations?** **The Local Allocations Committee is a team of volunteers who work together to equitably distribute funding to vital community programs. Volunteers ensure community dollars are used transparently and […]
Join us every **Thursday** at **2 pm** for Sha’at Ivrit, Hebrew Hour, to practice your conversational Hebrew! We’ll meet at 2 pm in the coffee area where you first enter the library (coffee/tea and cookies provided!). We’ll begin each session with a five-minute feature of an item from our rare book and manuscript collection that […]
Thank you for purchasing J Classic Raffle Tickets! All proceeds from the sale of J Classic Raffle Tickets will go to support the important services and programs of the Mayerson JCC. Raffle Tickets are available in multiples of 6 tickets for $50, or 15 tickets for $100. There are over 50 great raffle prizes available […]
**Wings of Hope** **Toy Collection Drive** Drop off donations by April 17 Help us create a stunning piece of community art. Our Wings of Hope, inspired by the Wings of Hope project started in Israel after October 7, will be a piece of artwork made from gently used plastic toys collected by the community and […]
Join us for the Annual Fall Market! We will have booth of handmade goodies, Judaica, fresh produce, food trucks, and so much more. The community comes out to support this wonderful event on Sunday, September 21 from 10am - 2pm. **The cost to reserve a spot is $50.** Please bring your own tent, chairs, and […]
_Best for families with kids ages 12 & Under_ Join young families at the JCC for a fun Shabbat experience. Get ready for Passover with a delicious kosher carbo-loaded dinner, followed by more fun with friends and family. We can’t wait to welcome Shabbat with you! _In partnership with Friday Night Shabbat._ View event on […]
YoFI Shababa is a fun, interactive, and musical 30 minute Shabbat morning service for toddlers. Shababa is open and accessible to all; come as you are and when you can. The hour of open play after the service is a wonderful opportunity to see old friends and make new ones! View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10981
_Ages 16+_ Join us in partnership with the Special Olympics of Hamilton County (SOHC) for powerlifting courses and training. Spots are limited so sign up quickly. Please Note: Athletes who wish to participate in the Special Olympics Powerlifting competition should plan to sign up with both SOHC & the JCC. Athletes who do not wish […]
Join us for the 2nd Community Seder at Northern Hills Synagogue, open to all who wish to celebrate together. This family-friendly gathering is the perfect opportunity to connect with the NHS community and experience the joy and traditions of Passover. Tell the Story of the Exodus: Participate in an engaging retelling of the journey from […]
Join us for an immersive Passover Exodus experience. Journey through Egypt and through the Red Sea to freedom and the giving of the Torah. Uncover the practical application and our personal Exodus through the Pesach Seder! View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11144
Facilitated by Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp Take a deep dive into Judaism's core ideas, texts, and practices. This class explores what being Jewish has looked like in the past and scouts ahead for what it could look like in the future. Part lecture series, part study club, and part spiritual laboratory, this series is designed to […]
Music Together® is an early childhood music and movement program for children—and the grownups who love them—to develop their innate musicality through interactive songs, beautiful lullabies, and catchy rhythms. Registration also includes recordings to play on the go, a colorful illustrated family songbook, and resources with bonus music-making ideas to try at home. _In partnership […]
**Birds of a Feather uses creativity for transformation, co-creating an intimate circle of trust and belonging through nature-based Jewish practices for Jewish women ages 55 +.** **Who?** We welcome women aged 55 and above from all backgrounds, including Jewish and non-Jewish individuals. Circles are kept small and intimate with a maximum of 12 participants. **What?** […]
Celebrate Passover with this unique seder experience, featuring plenty of wine and a gourmet Sephardi-inspired dinner catered by local Israeli chef, Rotem Greniman. Join with young adults from all around the city for this special evening of learning, sharing, and Jewish Joy! This event is hosted by NextGen@Wise and Division of Adulting and sponsored by: […]
Join us in making a difference with Women's Philanthropy's Helping on Chai programs. Once a month, women come together to give their time and energy to support various nonprofits across the city. Every month brings a new opportunity to help those in need. This month, we are volunteering with (https://freestorefoodbank.org/). You are vital to Freestore […]
"While 92% of Americans say it's important to discuss their wishes for end-of- life care, only 32% have had such a conversation." The Conversation Project guides us in starting those conversations, first with ourselves, then with our loved ones and our medical team. In this eight-week course, we'll spend time removing the taboo of talking […]
_Grades K - 8_ When school is out, the J is in! Sign your kids up for a fun day of swimming, sports, arts & crafts, and more. **NOTE: Registration for Break Camps is priced and available for each date individually. **You may be prompted to log in or create an account before you can […]
_Ages 5 - 8_ Acquire outdoor skills and develop tools for survival. We will cover a range of topics including fire safety, shelter building, nature interpretation, animal ecology, and emergency scenarios. Come harmonize with nature and live outdoors this spring! Please wear appropriate attire for outdoor activities, including closed-toed shoes and play clothes. The class […]
_Grades K - 8_ When school is out, the J is in! Sign your kids up for a fun day of swimming, sports, arts & crafts, and more. **NOTE: Registration for Break Camps is priced and available for each date individually. **You may be prompted to log in or create an account before you can […]
Do you have a big interview coming up and wish you had someone to ask for advice? Not getting a call back from application submissions? Want to ask for a raise but aren’t sure how? Considering changing careers but need resources to get started? Join the knowledgeable career coaches from JVS Careers for a LIVE […]
_Young Adult Event - Ages 21-45_ _Join us on April 22 for the third in a special series of cooking classes with our Chaverim M’Israel, two 18-year-old Israeli emissaries who bring the warmth and spirit of Israeli culture to Cincinnati. In this series, we’ll explore recipes from the book Weeks of Longing, which features dishes […]
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 AJC’s National Board of Governors. For 60 years, AJC has recognized with pride those outstanding junior and senior students from Cincinnati […]
Facilitated by Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp Take a deep dive into Judaism's core ideas, texts, and practices. This class explores what being Jewish has looked like in the past and scouts ahead for what it could look like in the future. Part lecture series, part study club, and part spiritual laboratory, this series is designed to […]
Music Together® is an early childhood music and movement program for children—and the grownups who love them—to develop their innate musicality through interactive songs, beautiful lullabies, and catchy rhythms. Registration also includes recordings to play on the go, a colorful illustrated family songbook, and resources with bonus music-making ideas to try at home. _In partnership […]
Meet at Cafe Alma with Rabbi Sam Schapera to talk about the overlooked powerful women of the Torah and see how later Jewish texts responded to their feminine power. We will meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 10 AM. Your first drink is on us! Register at (https://nhs.shulcloud.com/womenstorah) View event on Jlive: […]
Jewish Family Service invites you to Death over Dinner, a unique dining experience designed to bring people together for a guided and interactive conversation on one of the most important topics Americans aren’t discussing: **_death_**. Join us as we transform difficult conversations about personal values and wishes into an empowering and engaging discussion. Come with […]
This is an LGBTQ+-focused event welcoming all allies of the LGBTQ+ community, Jewish or not. Our next meeting will take place on Thursday, April 24, at 6:00 p.m. at Temple Sholom. View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11494
AJC Cincinnati will host its 2025 Annual Meeting. Please join us as we reflect on American Jewish Committee's impact and celebrate Jewish advocacy in Cincinnati. Partake in a meaningful evening with friends and community leaders, help welcome new board members, and thank our outgoing members. We are fortunate to host (https://www.ajc.org/bio/avital-leibovich), Director of AJC's Jerusalem […]
_Ages 18+_ Every other Thursday In this exciting, team-focused exercise class, participants will work on basketball fundamentals while socializing and being active. Participants should be able to engage independently or with their own direct support professional. _These programs are generously funded in part by The Mayerson JCC Excellence Fund, The Milton and Frances Schloss Special […]
"While 92% of Americans say it's important to discuss their wishes for end-of- life care, only 32% have had such a conversation." The Conversation Project guides us in starting those conversations, first with ourselves, then with our loved ones and our medical team. In this eight-week course, we'll spend time removing the taboo of talking […]
Part of Jewish Drinking's monthly Texts-and-Tastings series, April 2025's event will explore _all_ of the texts in the Babylonian Talmud concerning beer, appropriately paired with a tasting of delicious beers. Suggested minimum (http://jewishdrinking.com/donate/) for this event of $18 may be made by check, cash, or (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jewishdrinking) View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8157
Facing a layoff or feeling insecure about your job? Join JVS Careers and Project EM's free webinar, Exit Strategy: Navigating Layoffs with Confidence. Learn how to be prepared and plan your next steps with a practical exit strategy checklist, including benefits, finances, unemployment, and data protection. View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11511 Click here to join […]
Sign up to participate and receive your lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross. Spots are limited! **Eligibility & Prerequisites:** * Participants must be 15 years old on or before the last class or the session * Participants must attend all sessions to receive certification * Participants will have online course content to complete in […]
Sign up to participate and receive your lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross. Spots are limited! **Eligibility & Prerequisites:** * Participants must be 15 years old on or before the last class or the session * Participants must attend all sessions to receive certification * Participants will have online course content to complete in […]
YoFI Shababa is a fun, interactive, and musical 30 minute Shabbat morning service for toddlers. Shababa is open and accessible to all; come as you are and when you can. The hour of open play after the service is a wonderful opportunity to see old friends and make new ones! View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10982
Let your kids get creative while you enjoy a little free time! Drop them off at **Kenwood Pinot’s Palette** for a fun painting session. 🖌 **Date:** Saturday, April 26 🕚 **Time:** 11 AM - 12:30 PM 👦 **Ages:** 5+ 💰 **Cost:** $25 per child 🎨 **Project:** "Love Bandit" painting on 10x10 canvas – kids choose […]
Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and over two thousand committed activists at the premier global Jewish advocacy conference of the year. At AJC Global Forum, we’ll tackle the critical issues facing the Jewish people, Israel, America, and the world. Our program will feature: * Large plenary sessions with headline speakers. * Smaller breakout sessions designed […]
Sign up to participate and receive your lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross. Spots are limited! **Eligibility & Prerequisites:** * Participants must be 15 years old on or before the last class or the session * Participants must attend all sessions to receive certification * Participants will have online course content to complete in […]
_Ages 16+_ This engaging adaptive class offers low-impact exercise, socializing, and creative crafts. Participants should be able to engage independently or with their own direct support professional. _These programs are generously funded in part by The Mayerson JCC Excellence Fund, The Milton and Frances Schloss Special Needs and Services Fund for Children and Adults, the […]
**We build community for women, fostering authentic connections, creativity, and belonging through nature-based Jewish practices.** **Who?** We welcome women and female-identifying individuals in early to mid- adulthood from all backgrounds—Jewish, Jew-ish, and non-Jewish. Circles are intentionally kept small and intimate, with no more than 12 participants to foster deeper connections. **What?** Our activities are _loosely […]
Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and over two thousand committed activists at the premier global Jewish advocacy conference of the year. At AJC Global Forum, we’ll tackle the critical issues facing the Jewish people, Israel, America, and the world. Our program will feature: * Large plenary sessions with headline speakers. * Smaller breakout sessions designed […]
Sharon Hammer is the owner of The Family Workshop in Kibbutz Carmia, the Jewish Federation’s partnership community in the Gaza envelope, that creates handmade lifestyle products with a focus on natural materials, including natural beeswax candles. While in Cincinnati, Sharon and her husband Moran will host a candle-making workshop where they will teach the process […]
_Ages 5 - 8_ Acquire outdoor skills and develop tools for survival. We will cover a range of topics including fire safety, shelter building, nature interpretation, animal ecology, and emergency scenarios. Come harmonize with nature and live outdoors this spring! Please wear appropriate attire for outdoor activities, including closed-toed shoes and play clothes. The class […]
Join the Cincinnati community for a memorial service to honor the soldiers and victims of terror who gave their lives in defense of the State of Israel. **Special Performance** The Tamari Project is a musical initiative in memory of Tamar Kedem Siman Tov, who was murdered on October 7 with her entire family: her husband […]
Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and over two thousand committed activists at the premier global Jewish advocacy conference of the year. At AJC Global Forum, we’ll tackle the critical issues facing the Jewish people, Israel, America, and the world. Our program will feature: * Large plenary sessions with headline speakers. * Smaller breakout sessions designed […]
With the intensification of approaches in cultural studies that call into question the morality of social developments–everything from feminism to colonialism to contemporary takes on Marxist theory—engagement with a religious canon raises all sorts of questions that challenge a person’s and a community’s ethical values. How should we read misogynistic or racist passages? How should […]
Facilitated by Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp Take a deep dive into Judaism's core ideas, texts, and practices. This class explores what being Jewish has looked like in the past and scouts ahead for what it could look like in the future. Part lecture series, part study club, and part spiritual laboratory, this series is designed to […]
_Young Adult Event - Ages 21-45_ Sharon Hammer is the owner of The Family Workshop in Kibbutz Carmia, the Jewish Federation’s partnership community in the Gaza envelope, that creates handmade lifestyle products with a focus on natural materials, including beeswax candles. While in Cincinnati, Sharon and her husband Moran will host a candle-making workshop where […]
**6:30pm** | Join us for a kosher buffet dinner before the performance $20 per person | **_Register by April 24_** **7:30pm** | Live Israeli Music by the Tamari Project FREE to attend Experience live Israeli music by The Tamari Project, visiting Cincinnati for the modern Israeli holidays. The Tamari Project is a musical initiative in […]
Music Together® is an early childhood music and movement program for children—and the grownups who love them—to develop their innate musicality through interactive songs, beautiful lullabies, and catchy rhythms. Registration also includes recordings to play on the go, a colorful illustrated family songbook, and resources with bonus music-making ideas to try at home. _In partnership […]
**Birds of a Feather uses creativity for transformation, co-creating an intimate circle of trust and belonging through nature-based Jewish practices for Jewish women ages 55 +.** **Who?** We welcome women aged 55 and above from all backgrounds, including Jewish and non-Jewish individuals. Circles are kept small and intimate with a maximum of 12 participants. **What?** […]
**_This program is only open to members of the JCC and/or 60 & Better Center._**_You can learn more about our 60 & Better Center _(https://mayersonjcc.org/60-and-better/) _or contact Melissa Shrimplin at_ 513.761.7500 ext. 1218. Experience live Israeli music by The Tamari Project, visiting Cincinnati for the modern Israeli holidays. The Tamari Project is a musical initiative […]
"While 92% of Americans say it's important to discuss their wishes for end-of- life care, only 32% have had such a conversation." The Conversation Project guides us in starting those conversations, first with ourselves, then with our loved ones and our medical team. In this eight-week course, we'll spend time removing the taboo of talking […]
Dinner and Discussion series, part 6. Join us for an enlightening and engaging discussion about how we can return from our mistakes. Enjoy a delicious Shwarma bar dinner. View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11437
Come together in community to celebrate Israel's Independence Day with family and friends. Enjoy special exhibits and explore booths hosted by community organizations. Learn more below. Dinner will be sold through Jlive. Pre-Order your kosher meal (https://jlive.app/events/11069) **Pre-registration is strongly recommended to avoid long lines at check-in.** **SPECIAL EXHIBITS** **Wings of Hope** Join us to […]
Join us on May 2 and 3 for the installation of our 5th Rabbi, Rabbi Aryeh Ethan Jun. Friday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. - Amberly Room at the Mayerson JCC * Installation Shabbat service with special guest Rabbi Judy Chessin * Dessert and champagne reception immediately following Saturday, May 3, at 10:30 a.m. - […]
Join us on May 2 and 3 for the installation of our 5th Rabbi, Rabbi Aryeh Ethan Jun. Friday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. - Amberly Room at the Mayerson JCC * Installation Shabbat service with special guest Rabbi Judy Chessin * Dessert and champagne reception immediately following Saturday, May 3, at 10:30 a.m. - […]
Join us on May 2 and 3 for the installation of our 5th Rabbi, Rabbi Aryeh Ethan Jun. Friday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. - Amberly Room at the Mayerson JCC * Installation Shabbat service with special guest Rabbi Judy Chessin * Dessert and champagne reception immediately following Saturday, May 3, at 10:30 a.m. - […]
_Ages 16+_ Join us in partnership with the Special Olympics of Hamilton County (SOHC) for powerlifting courses and training. Spots are limited so sign up quickly. Please Note: Athletes who wish to participate in the Special Olympics Powerlifting competition should plan to sign up with both SOHC & the JCC. Athletes who do not wish […]
**Calling all teens!** Join us, the Chaverim M’Israel, for an epic Israel Independence Day party! We're excited to invite you to this one-of-a-kind party with a TWIST ... 🔥🎧 **SILENT DISCO** 🎧🔥 We will kick things off with a beautiful Havdalah ceremony – then crank up the volume on our headphones!🤩 Get ready for a […]
**This Lifeguard Training Class is open to WOMEN ONLY.** For co-ed options, please see our (https://jlive.app/events/11457) or (https://jlive.app/events/11460). Sign up to participate and receive your lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross. Spots are limited! **Eligibility & Prerequisites:** * Participants must be 15 years old on or before the last class or the session * […]
Let's come together as a JFF community and make a little order out of chaos with mahjong. All are welcome. For individuals & couples on a fertility journey, loved ones, volunteers & partners. For those who are experts at mahjong, and for those who know nothing (yet) about it! Kosher dinner included. View event on […]
Join us at Northern Hills Synagogue as we celebrate the safe return of Keith Siegel, who spent 484 days in captivity. Keith, an American-Israeli citizen, is known for his love of making pancakes for his family every Shabbat. Upon his return, his pancake recipe was shared and used by people across Israel and the world […]
Cincinnati Ballet presents **Director’s Vision: No Boundaries** – a triple bill of contemporary ballet at the Aronoff Center. One of the featured works, _Our Story_ from choreographer David Morse, looks at the unique singularity of history’s darkest chapter - the Holocaust. The cinematic and intimate work asks profound questions about what is required of each […]
_Ages 16+_ This engaging adaptive class offers low-impact exercise, socializing, and creative crafts. Participants should be able to engage independently or with their own direct support professional. _These programs are generously funded in part by The Mayerson JCC Excellence Fund, The Milton and Frances Schloss Special Needs and Services Fund for Children and Adults, the […]