Russian Jewish Cultural Center
PROUD IMMIGRANTS UNITING THROUGH CULTURE & TRADITION
Located both at JFS Headquarters and in a room at the Mayerson JCC, our Russian Jewish Cultural Center brings together Russian, Jewish, and American cultures — as well as cultures from countries that made up the former Soviet Union. The Center has a membership of about 200 people, and it provides a peaceful haven for Russian-speaking immigrants to gather and socialize.
The Russian Jewish Cultural Center boasts a Russian-language library, cultural resources, and enough games and projects to ensure that everyone will find something they can enjoy. Open Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm, the Russian-speaking attendees are presented with programs designed to engage, inform, or spark a laugh. For those who choose to partake, the Center provides a complete lunch, thanks to the support we receive for our Center for Holocaust Survivors. Care management services can also be accessed through participation in the Center.
Speakers and entertainers are often part of the daily experience, but there are also classes — like English for Speakers of Other Languages and Song Club. And, in an effort to encourage members to explore culturally significant events and places in the Greater Cincinnati region, field trips are offered as well.
The Center further integrates with the Mayerson JCC through their 60 & Better program. This cooperation lets our clientele participate in important events, such as Passover Seder and Victory Day. Transportation to and from the Center may be available through the JCC.