Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati

On September 8th, we hosted a wreath laying ceremony honoring Judge Robert S. Marx, a Jewish-American veteran of World War I who founded the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and served as a lawyer, judge, and law professor in Cincinnati.

You can learn more about Judge Marx in this recent article detailing his impact. After an accomplished career and life of service to his country and to Cincinnati, Marx passed away in 1960. He is interred in the Walnut Hills Cemetery.

Last year, we began marking veterans’ graves in several of our cemeteries, as part of our recognition project, led by Boy Scout Ethan Zied. To support this amazing and important project to honor our veterans, click here.

Contact us for information on helping with this project and be sure to subscribe to our quarterly e-newsletter to learn more about other projects and community engagement initiatives.

Stay tuned for information on our 200th Anniversary and the rededication event celebrating the founding of the Chestnut Street Cemetery, the oldest Jewish cemetery west of the Alleghenies.