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The Jewish Home of Cincinnati funds numerous vital programs across the city, providing support and enrichment for older adults in the Jewish community. Since early 2024, the Klau Library has been honored to receive one of these grants, allowing us to offer a diverse range of programs showcasing rare books and manuscripts from our world-renowned collections. This initiative, called “Shoresh”- Hebrew for “root” – helps participants deepen their connection to their Jewish heritage.
Our offerings include engaging topics such as “Genizah: The Greatest Discovery of Jewish Cultural Artifacts,” “The History of Jewish Chaplains in the Armed Forces,” and “The History of Hebrew Printing.”
These programs take place in various locations, including private institutions like the Adult Center of Jewish Family Service in Blue Ash, The Kenwood, and the Mayerson JCC’s 60 & Better facility. Additionally, we host several public events each month at the Klau Library, providing participants with an up-close experience of these treasured artifacts. For example, in our recent Micrography class, attendees marveled at the minuscule script used in historical manuscripts, using magnifying glasses to decipher the intricate lettering.
If you’d like to explore our upcoming public classes, check out the Israelite’s Community Calendar. Later this month, Rabbi Edie Yakutis will present “Jewish Travelogues in Medieval Times.” In the Middle Ages, several significant Jewish people took upon themselves
to travel throughout their known world to collect information and gain personal experiences among the far-flung Jewish communities. Learn about their lives through their travelogues with fascinating examples from the Klau’s collections.
Klau Library | Monday, April 28th | 2 p.m. | Free to join!
