By Samuel Bruel
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In the spring of 1853 the City Council of Cincinnati passed an ordinance prohibiting any more interments within the corporation bounds. The Cemetery of the K. K. B. Yeshurun congregation is located within these limits. This interdict greatly embarrassed them, because land in any way suited for such purpose is difficult to obtain.
â July 28, 1854
150 Years Ago
Wanted.âInformation of the whereabouts of Mr. Weilersbach, of Thiersfeld near Bayreuth, Bavaria. Address, or call at this office for important information concerning said gentleman.
Morris Fishel, Nashville, Tenn.
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Wanted.âAn Israelite, a young man, to work among his people in the serving of a Life Insurance Co., apply at this office.
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Cincinnati area synagogues and Jewish institutions celebrated Chanukah 5781, which ran from nightfall on Thursday, Dec. 8 through sundown on Friday, Dec. 18, with a variety of events for every age and interest, adapted for the current pandemic. The staff of The American Israelite spread out across town to cover as many of those events as possible.
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Public menorah lightings and events
On Tuesday morning, Dec. 8, Mayor John Cranley hosted his annual pre-Chanukah party in his office at city hall. Rabbi Gershon Avtzon demonstrated the lighting of the menorah and shared lessons about the holiday. This yearâs event was smaller than in the past in order to observe Covid-19 restrictions on indoor gatherings.