Family Engagement

Together with a parent/special adult, Second Grade students will learn about Tu BiShvat in this hands-on Family Program.

Celebrate Shabbat with your Wise Temple community! Enjoy a child-friendly meal, casual service, and winter-themed fun! $10/family for members, $36/family for non-members.

Celebrate Shabbat with your Wise Temple community! Enjoy a musical service and a child-friendly meal followed by a 30-minute show with Magician, Brett Sears. Members $18/family Non-members $36/family

Join our family social action volunteer program at Matthew 25 Ministries, where you can make a meaningful impact by sorting donations that directly benefit Israel, fostering a sense of community while contributing to a greater cause. Together, let's turn compassion into action and create some positivity for those in need. Please fill out the pre-registration [...]

Pajama Drive benefitting cancer patients of Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Please donate any new with tags children sized pajamas to the bin in the lobby. All sizes needed. We will kick off our drive with a Pajama day at Kehillah to celebrate on March 3!

Join us for an exciting night of friendly competition and laughter at the Game Show Battle Rooms Parent Social! Unleash your inner game show champion, connect with fellow parents, and make unforgettable memories in this interactive and thrilling event. Games start promptly at 8:00 p.m., so arrive early for snacks and time to socialize. Drinks [...]

Together with a parent/special adult, Third Grade students will learn about Purim in this hands-on Family Program.

Celebrate Shabbat with your Wise Temple community! Enjoy a child-friendly meal, casual service, and chocolate buffet! Cost: $10/family for members, $36/family for non-members

Parents or special adults are warmly welcomed into the Open Room to share a meaningful morning at Kehillah alongside their child during this engaging Family Education program.

Together with a parent/special adult, First Grade students will learn about Passover in this hands-on Family Program.

Together with a parent/special adult, Fifth Grade students will learn about Conservation in this hands-on Family Program at Gorman Farms.

Together with a parent/special adult, 6th graders are invited to visit Plum Street Temple to learn about its rich history, significance, and connection to Reform Judaism.

4th, 5th, and 6th Grade students will be practicing on the bima for the Kehillah Family Shabbat during Kehillah.

Enjoy dinner with your Wise Temple Community at 5:30, followed by an intergenerational service featuring our Kehillah students. Wrap up this special evening with ice-cream treats at the playground after the Shabbat Service. Cost: $10/family for members, $36/family for non-members

Together with a parent/special adult, Fourth Grade students will learn about Yom Ha'atzmaut in this hands-on Family Program.

Stop by the back parking lot on your way out the door for a free Kona Ice treat among friends to celebrate a great end to Kehillah! Lunch is available for purchase provided by the Brotherhood. Registration required for lunch only: $8 per person, $25 family maximum

With the Cincinnati Pride Parade just around the corner, it’s time to rally our support! Come join us for a day of decorating rainbow spirit wear, indulging in pizza and park activities, and getting creative with other fun crafts. Let’s spread love and celebrate diversity together!

Join us for an unforgettable family retreat at Kirkwood Adventure Park, where excitement and Jewish learning meet amidst stunning natural beauty! Dive into fun at the lake with a sandy beach and the thrilling Splash Blast Lake Obstacle Course. Then, enjoy endless entertainment at Gopher’s Ground Games. With thrilling adventures and unique learning opportunities, this [...]

We’re excited to kick off the return of Family Shabbat with a meaningful service, followed by a delicious cookout and an exhilarating foam party for the kids. Don’t forget to bring their bathing suits & towels—it’s going to be a bubbly blast for the whole family! Family Shabbat caters to families with children in elementary [...]

Welcome back, Kehillah! It's time to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Join us after Kehillah in the back parking lot for a complimentary slice of pizza, ice cream, music, and exciting games! Let's kick off the new session with smiles, food, laughter, and friends!

Together with a parent or special adult, Open Room students will delve into the Jewish value of T'zar ba'alei chayim (Kindness to animals). Experience the joy of connecting with creatures great and small with a hands-on petting zoo from Good Green Earth Farm. Let's learn together and nurture compassion for all living beings.

Join us at Gorman Farms for a morning of exploration where 5th graders and their parent or special adult will engage with Jewish teachings on environmental stewardship. Through hands-on activities and discussions, we'll reflect on our responsibility to preserve the natural world, explore our sustainability habits, and brainstorm practical steps for enhancing environmental stewardship in [...]

Join us for a Sukkot Family Program, where Third Grade students, accompanied by a parent or special adult, will embark on an exciting journey to explore the traditions and significance of Sukkot. Together, we'll enjoy a range of engaging activities, including a visit to the sukkah, hands-on rotations, and thoughtful discussions. Discover the connection between [...]

Join us for a Torah Family Program, where 2nd graders and their parent or special adult will explore the significance of the Torah in Jewish life. Together, we'll delve into the importance of the Torah through engaging activities like synagogue scavenger hunts, family Torah exercises, and acts of kindness. Don't miss this opportunity to bond [...]

Join us for a special Family Shabbat experience where we're bringing the magic of camp to our temple! Get ready for an evening filled with fun and connection as we gather around the campfire for s'mores and stories. Plus, dive into the spirit of camp with a mixer activity that will bring our community closer [...]

Leave the kids at home and join us for a fun Parent Social at New Riff Distilling! Enjoy two drinks, appetizers, and an optional distillery tour, all while connecting with new friends. This event is for parents of Kehillah-aged children. Space is limited, so be sure to register by October 29th! $9/pp New Riff Distilling [...]

Join us for a Havdalah Family Program, where First graders and their parent or special adult will connect with each other and other Wise families while learning the words, symbols, and meaning of Havdalah. Through engaging activities and self-guided station rotations, families will feel empowered to perform Havdalah in their own homes, seeing it as [...]

Join us for an enriching family education program that deepens our connection to Israel as Jewish people! Discover Israeli customs, culture, and traditions through engaging activities, interactive games, and meaningful discussions. This unique experience will help establish Israel as our shared homeland and strengthen our bonds within the community.