Celebrating Our Founder: Monument Dedication for Joseph Jonas

Please join us as we gather to celebrate Joseph Jonas, Cincinnati's first Jewish resident and founder of K.K. Bene Israel/Rockdale Temple.

Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Chestnut Street Cemetery, located in Cincinnati's Historic West End at the corner of Chestnut Street and Central Avenue

Monument dedication to be followed by optional walking tours, informational cemetery visits, and photo opportunities.

Presented by K.K. Bene Israel/Rockdale Temple, in partnership with Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati, Jewish Cincinnati Bicentennial, and the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Chestnut Street Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Cincinnati, United States