Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati

Men repairing head stone in Covedale Cemetery

Healing Covedale: A Rededication

Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati is pleased to invite the entire community to rededicate the now-restored Jewish cemeteries that were vandalized last summer in the Covedale neighborhood.

The rededication will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025, and will include a program starting promptly at 11:00 a.m.

Sue Susskind, Executive Director of Jewish Cemeteries, will present the narrative of what has occurred there since July 1, 2024 and describe ongoing work. Rabbi Yosef Alt of Golf Manor Synagogue will relate the importance of the affected cemeteries to our Orthodox community and to all Cincinnati Jews. He will rededicate the cemeteries as burial grounds restored to peace for honoring the dead interred there.

Several local officials who have supported Jewish Cemeteries in the recovery effort will attend, as well as representatives of law enforcement and Jewish community organizations who helped. Event chair Marlene Ostrow said, “We have also invited, as our honored guests, members of Covedale’s community and all others who donated funds and services critical to the healing and restoration effort since last summer.”

“What happened will not be forgotten, because it was an affront to the dignity and honor owed to those who have passed,” said Susskind. “But with help and strength from every side, we have proved that we will stay true to our mission of honoring the resting places of our people.”

Registration is required for this free event. Click here to register online or call the JCGC office at 513-961-0178. LINK https://jlive.app/events/11174

A shade tent, seating, and water will be provided. Parking is available at 2111 Anderson Ferry Road. For information on transportation options from Mayerson JCC, contact Jewish Cemeteries at 513-961-0178.

Hillside Stabilization in Process Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati is undertaking a hillside stabilization project to offset the erosion taking place in this cemetery. For more information, please see our website or call our office at 513-961-0178.

Clifton Cemetery Under Construction

Work to stabilize the eroding hillside at the Clifton Cemetery will begin the week of October 14, 2024.
The project aims to shore up the slipping hillside, which has slid onto the pedestrian sidewalk along Ludlow Avenue. More…

Support Our Repair and Restoration Campaign

Your donation will go to the Special Repairs Fund, which will be used to repair and restore the monuments vandalized in our Covedale cemeteries.
Thank you for your support of our vital work.

Reserve a Holocaust Survivor Grave Marker for Your Loved One

Holocaust Marker

Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati (JCGC) has created a holocaust survivor graveside marker to honor those who were victims of Nazi persecution between 1933-1945. This beautiful and unique medallion is being offered for free to survivors buried in a JCGC cemetery. 

Once a survivor has been identified by a family member or loved one, JCGC will take care of properly placing the marker in the ground at the appropriate grave.

To reserve your marker and for more information, please send an email to info@jcemcin.org or call JCGC at 513-961-0178.

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Capital Campaign

Give today to the new Capital Campaign for Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati! You can protect the past while continuing to properly respect and celebrate our community for generations to come. More…

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