Community Events

Welcome to Jewish Cincinnati's Community Calendar! Search for an event or post a new event. If you are posting an event, please be sure to indicate your event category and follow the date guidelines. If you need assistance, contact Sarah Wiethe at 513-985-1581 or swiethe@jfedcin.org.

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Dec

2 2019

YAD Speak Up Speak Easy

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Comfort Station
793 E McMillan St
Cincinnati, OH 45206

L'Shem Cincinnati, the civic engagement arm of the Jewish Community Relations Council, and YAD welcome you to the nex…

Dec

3 2019

JFC Cincinnati Jewish Community Study | Rollout Dinner

6:00PM - 9:00PM  

Mayerson JCC - Amberley Room
8485 Ridge Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45236

 

Save the date for the Jewish Community Study Rollout Dinner. 

By invitation only. 

Dec

3 2019

FoRT PARENTS' NIGHT OUT

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Z Place for Wine and Cheese
7823 Cooper Rd
Montgomery, OH 45242

 

Join your friends from FoRT (Families of Rockdale Temple) for wine and conversation together!

Dec

4 2019

JFC-Cincinnati Jewish Community Study | Rollout Presentations

8:30AM - 1:00PM  

Mayerson JCC
8485 Ridge Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236

Save the date for the Cincinnati Jewish Community Study rollout for key professionals. 

Schedule:
Session 1: 8:30 …

Dec

4 2019

Jewish National Fund's Women For Israel Vodka and Latkes

6:30PM - 9:30PM  

To Be Determined

 

Jewish National Fund's Women for Israel invite you to Vodka and Latkes. Come get into the Chanukah spirit with JNF!

Dec

4 2019

LEAD Session 3

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

TBD

 

LEAD Session 3

Dec

4 2019

 

In the Fertility Buddies peer support program, we practice “relationship based support.” The emphasis is on build…

Dec

5 2019

Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center Board Meeting

5:30PM - 7:00PM  

Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45203

 

HHC Board Meeting

Dec

5 2019

Bringing Learning Alive!

6:00PM - 8:30PM  

Adath Israel Congregation
3201 E Galbraith Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236

 

Dinner included. Supplementary religious school teachers will be compensated for attending. RSVP at www.cincyjewished.com

Dec

6 2019

Wise Temple Family Shabbat and Dinner

6:00PM - 7:15PM  

Isaac M. Wise Temple
8329 Ridge Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236

 

Free Shabbat Dinner at 6pm with 30 minute family service to follow. Reservations are appreciated.

Dec

6 2019

Rock Shabbat! With Birthday Blessings

6:15PM - 7:30PM  

Rockdale Temple
8501 Ridge Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236

 

Join your Rockdale Family for our Rock Shabbat with our Rock Shabbat Band with Birthday Blessings later in the servic…

Dec

6 2019

Wise Temple Shabbat Service

6:15PM - 7:15PM  

Isaac M. Wise Temple
8329 Ridge Road
Cincinnati, OH 45239

 

Shabbat service with pre-Service Oneg at 5:45

Dec

7 2019

Shabbat Morning Services

9:00AM - 12:00PM  

Adath Israel Congregation

 

Shabbat morning services at a Conservative synagogue

Dec

7 2019

Wise Temple Morning Service and Torah Study

9:30AM - 11:45AM  

Isaac M. Wise Temple
8329 Ridge Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236

 

Gather in an informal setting to pray, learn, and celebrate Shabbat. After services, enjoy bagels and coffee and, of …

Dec

7 2019

Voices of Torah: Torah Study at Adath Israel

9:45AM - 10:45AM  

Adath Israel Congregation

 

Torah study facilitated by a different Rabbi, professor, or teacher each week.

Dec

8 2019

Discovery Hebrew School

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Jewish Discovery Center
7525 Somerset RD
MASON, OH 45040

 

The revolutionary Discovery Hebrew School. Our innovative curriculum and alternate methods of teaching bring a whole …

Dec

8 2019

Paint Your Own Menorahs with PJ Library

1:30PM - 4:00PM  

Queen City Clay
3130 Wasson Road
Cincinnati, OH 45209

 

Meet us at Queen City Clay in Hyde Park as we paint our own menorahs! It is Jewish custom for every child to have the…

Dec

8 2019

Winter Warm Up - YP Blanket Making Event

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Mayerson JCC
8485 Ridge Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45236

 

Join us for…

An afternoon filled with blanket-making, friends, hot cocoa, cookies & fulfilling Tzedakah!

On December …

Dec

10 2019

Rockwern Academy Hanukkah Celebration

5:00PM - 8:00PM  

Rockwern Academy
8401 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249

 

Rockwern Academy Hannukah Celebration

Dec

10 2019

 

Wexner Foundation Heritage Program Seminar

Dec

11 2019

Learning with Rabbi Hirschfield

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

 

Learning with Rabbi Hirschfield

Dec

11 2019

 

This is the end-of-year celebration for the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati's Planning & Allocations committees. Plea…

Dec

11 2019

 

This is the end-of-year celebration for the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati's Planning & Allocations committees. Plea…

Dec

11 2019

RCS new course Insight

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Chabad Jewish Center
3977 Hunt Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236

 

Lesson 1

Dec

12 2019

 

The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Trustee Meeting

Dec

12 2019

JCC Board Meeting

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Mayerson JCC

 

JCC Board Meeting

Dec

13 2019

Shabbat Nosh

5:45PM - 6:15PM  

Rockdale Temple
8501 Ridge Rd
Cincinnati, 45236

 

Join your Rockdale Family for nosh pre services in our chapel hallway!

Dec

13 2019

First Friday

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Jewish Discovery Center
7587 Central Parke Blvd Ste E
MASON, OH 45040

 

Join us for First Fridays Around the World!

In December, Celebrate pre-Chanukah First Friday on the second Friday. W…

Dec

13 2019

Shabbat Services

6:15PM - 7:30PM  

Rockdale Temple
8501 Ridge Rd
Cincinnati, 45236

 

Come join your Rockdale Temple family for anniversary blessings and our very own choir!

Dec

13 2019

Wise Temple Shabbat Service

6:15PM - 7:15PM  

Isaac M. Wise Temple
8329 Ridge Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236

 

Shabbat service with pre-Service Oneg at 5:45

Dec

13 2019

Wise Temple NextGen Service

6:30PM - 9:30PM  

Plum Street Temple
720 Plum Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

 

Food, drink, music, spirit, friends, Shabbat! Come join other 21-35 year olds at Plum Street Temple for a great way t…

Dec

14 2019

Shabbat Morning Services

9:00AM - 12:00PM  

Adath Israel Congregation

 

Shabbat morning services at a Conservative synagogue

Dec

14 2019

Wise Temple Morning Service and Torah Study

9:30AM - 11:45AM  

Isaac M. Wise Temple
8329 Ridge Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236

 

Gather in an informal setting to pray, learn, and celebrate Shabbat. After services, enjoy bagels and coffee and, of …

Dec

14 2019

Voices of Torah: Torah Study at Adath Israel

9:45AM - 10:45AM  

Adath Israel Congregation

 

Torah study facilitated by a different Rabbi, professor, or teacher each week.

Dec

15 2019

Holiday Shuk

11:00AM - 3:00PM  

Mayerson JCC
8485 Ridge Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45249

 

The Mayerson JCC will have a Holiday Shuk with food, crafts, jewelry, judiaca, art, a kids special shopping area and …

Dec

15 2019

Home Depot Menorah Building Workshop

1:30PM - 3:00PM  

Jewish Discovery Center
7587 Central Parke Blvd Ste E
MASON, OH 45040

 

Join us for a Menorah Building Workshop at The Home Depot!

Build your own Menorah! Chanukah Refreshments!

Free of Charg…

Dec

16 2019

JVSCS - Board Meeting

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

JVS Career Services
4540 Cooper Road
Suite 300
Cincinnati, OH 45242

 

All meetings are held on the Third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 4540 Cooper Road, Suite 300

Dec

16 2019

JFC - Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Mayerson JCC Board Rooms 122 & 123

 

Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Board of Trustees Meeting

Dec

17 2019

 

Wexner Foundation Heritage Program Seminar

Dec

18 2019

Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati - Board Meeting

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Rockdale Temple

 

JCGC Board Meeting

Dec

19 2019

 

Cincy Jewish Educators Council Monthly Meeting

Dec

20 2019

Shabbat Nosh and Services

5:45PM - 7:30PM  

Rockdale Temple
8501 Ridge Rd
Cincinnati, 45236

 

Join your Rockdale Family for nosh and services! Come stay warm and cozy with us with nosh starting at 5:45 followed …

Dec

20 2019

shabbatCTY

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Rhinegeist
1910 Elm St
Cincinnati, OH 45202

 

shabbatCTY is a joyful Shabbat in Cincinnati! We gather monthly(ish) in great locations around Cincinnati to pray, si…

Dec

20 2019

Wise Temple Shabbat Service

6:15PM - 7:15PM  

Isaac M. Wise Temple
8329 Ridge Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236

 

Shabbat service with pre-Service Oneg at 5:45

Dec

21 2019

Shabbat Morning Services

9:00AM - 12:00PM  

Adath Israel Congregation

 

Shabbat morning services at a Conservative synagogue

Dec

21 2019

Wise Temple Morning Service and Torah Study

9:30AM - 11:45AM  

Isaac M. Wise Temple
8329 Ridge Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236

 

Gather in an informal setting to pray, learn, and celebrate Shabbat. After services, enjoy bagels and coffee and, of …

Dec

21 2019

Voices of Torah: Torah Study at Adath Israel

9:45AM - 10:45AM  

Adath Israel Congregation

 

Torah study facilitated by a different Rabbi, professor, or teacher each week.

Dec

21 2019

Shabbat Katan

10:30AM - 11:00AM  

Northern Hills Synagogue
5714 Fields Ertel Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242

 

This event is open to everyone! Join Northern Hills Synagogue and Rabbi Sam Schapera for songs and learning about…

Dec

21 2019

Shabbat Katan

10:30AM - 12:30PM  

Northern HIlls Synagogue
5714 Fields Ertel Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45249

 

This event is open to everyone!
Join Northern Hills Synagogue and Rabbi Sam Schapera for songs and learning about the…

Dec

21 2019

Cholent Club

12:00PM - 1:30PM  

Buzzy Ajzenszmidt
7587 CENTRAL PARKE BLVD
STE E
Mason, OH 45040

 

Delicious Cholent and Great Conversations

Dec

22 2019

Discovery Hebrew School

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Jewish Discovery Center
7587 Central Parke Blvd Ste E
MASON, OH 45040

 

The revolutionary Discovery Hebrew School. Our innovative curriculum and alternate methods of teaching bring a whole …

Dec

22 2019

CTeen: Chanukah Snow Tubing

2:00PM - 7:30PM  

Jewish Discovery Center
7587 Central Parke Blvd Ste E
MASON, OH 45040

 

Snow Tubing at Perfect North with teen friends!!!
Dairy Dinner & Chanukah Treats

Dec

22 2019

Channukah Party

5:30PM - 8:00PM  

Rockdale Temple
8501 Ridge Rd
Cincinnati, 45236

 

Join us for the first night of Channukah! Dinner, bounce houses, games, and fun for all ages!
We cannot wait to see …

Dec

22 2019

Light Up the Night

5:30PM - 8:30PM  

Summit Park
4335 Glendale Milford Road
Blue Ash, OH 45242

 

December 22, 2019 at Summit Park, Blue Ash, Ohio

Dec

22 2019

JCC Lights the Hanukkah Menorah!

6:00PM - 7:00PM  

Fountain Square

 

Join us as we celebrate Hanukkah downtown by lighting the menorah in Fountain Square!

Dec

23 2019

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Dec

30 2019

Hanukkah

12:00AM - 11:55PM  

Hanukkah

Dec

23 2019

Lots o' Latkes

5:00PM - 6:30PM  

Mayerson JCC

 

Celebrate Hanukkah with families and friends at the JCC! Try a delicious latke (potato pancake) bar, make crafts, and…

Dec

23 2019

Chanukah at the Circus and Giant Menorah lighting

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

Deerfield Towne Center
5175 Deerfield Blvd., Mason
MASON, OH 45040

 

Chanukah in the Circus and Giant Menorah Lighting!

Monday, December 23 at 5:30pm

5175 Deerfield Blvd., Mason

Featured A…

Dec

23 2019

JLI course Worrier to Warrior

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Chabad Jewish Center
3977 Hunt Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236

 

Lesson 6

Dec

24 2019

Chinese Dinner and Movie Night

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

Chabad Jewish Center
3977 Hunt Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236

 

Join us for a delicious Chinese dinner buffet, a movie, and menorah lighting!

Dec

24 2019

Northern Hills Synagogue Chinese Dinner

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Northern Hills Synagogue
5714 Fields Ertel Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249

 

The 2019 Men's Club Chinese dinner is almost here!

Join the Northern Hills Synagogue Men’s Club on Tuesday December …

Dec

24 2019

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Dec

25 2019

Latkapalooza

8:00PM - 12:30AM  

Braxton Brewing Co.
27 W 7th Street
Covington, KY 41011

Join the Jewish Federation’s Young Adult Division and Mayerson JCC for this annual event. Spin the dreidel for good…

Dec

27 2019

Chanukah Shabbat Katan

6:00PM - 8:00PM  



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Join Rabbi Sam Schapera and other katan families for a night of fun! We'll light our Chanukah and Shabbat candles, ea…

Dec

27 2019

Wise Temple Shabbat Service

6:15PM - 7:15PM  

Isaac M. Wise Temple
8329 Ridge Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236

 

A unique holiday service for all ages. Remember to bring your own chanukiah (Chanukah menorah) and candles to kindle …

Dec

28 2019

Shabbat Morning Services

9:00AM - 12:00PM  

Adath Israel Congregation

 

Shabbat morning services at a Conservative synagogue

Dec

28 2019

Wise Temple Morning Service and Torah Study

9:30AM - 11:45AM  

Isaac M. Wise Temple
8329 Ridge Road
Cincinnati, OH 45239

 

Gather in an informal setting to pray, learn, and celebrate Shabbat. After services, enjoy bagels and coffee and, of …

Dec

28 2019

Voices of Torah: Torah Study at Adath Israel

9:45AM - 10:45AM  

Adath Israel Congregation

 

Torah study facilitated by a different Rabbi, professor, or teacher each week.

Dec

29 2019

Chanukah at the Zoo

5:00PM - 8:00PM  

Northern Hills Synagogue
5714 Fields Ertel Road
Cincinanti, OH 45249

 

Chanukah Candle Lighting at the Cincinnati Zoo-Refreshments, Dreidel Man, and Candlelighting in the Peace Garden

Dec

29 2019

A Musical Chanukah: Giant Menorah Lighting

5:30PM - 7:00PM  

Liberty Center
7100 Foundry Row
Liberty Township, OH 45069

 

Join us for A Musical Chanukah and Giant Menorah Lighting!
Starring: ZAC MORGAN LIVE!!!
Featuring: The Chocolate Gelt…

Dec

31 2019

International New Year's Eve

12:00PM - 5:00PM  

Cincinnati Museum Center

 

Visit the J at the Israel booth, and learn about New Year traditions in other countries as the clock strikes ‘midni…