A pivotal moment in our history, the mission of the Jewish Cincinnati Bicentennial is to partner with local organizations to reflect, share and celebrate the significance and pride that Jewish life in Cincinnati has woven into the fabric of our region.
The vision of the Bicentennial is for the community to pioneer boldly into the future, to continue making the region a better place for all. This celebration hopes to weave Jewish traditions and partnerships into the city's fabric, ensuring Cincinnati is a place where immigrants and minorities can have a lasting impact.
Objectives
We want to use the 200th milestone to demonstrate the positive impact immigrants and minorities have had on our nation, by amplifying the significant influence Jewish immigrants had in Cincinnati, America’s Jewish communities as a whole, and therefore the entire country. Cincinnati was the hub that connected Jews to the rest of the US. Without Cincinnati Jewish history, US history would look radically different.
We want to inspire future generations to be proud of their heritage. Cincinnati is a place where people can own their identities, regardless of background, with pride and blaze a pioneering trail to the future.
We want to build bridges throughout the community to create new partnerships, rekindle old collaborations, and engage diverse audiences in dialogue and participation together. We want everyone living in Cincinnati, no matter what race or religion, to be part of our shared story by honoring the distinct cultural and religious traditions we each carry.
