Tuesdays with Torah | Let’s Begin

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Rabbi Neil P.G. Hirsch, Senior Rabbi Successor “In the beginning,” reads the opening words of Genesis. "Let's start at the very beginning / A very good place to start,” sings Maria to the Von Trapp children. While Jewish tradition teaches that there is no true beginning or end in Torah study, we have to choose [...]

A Suite Night with the Florence Y’alls

Thomas More Stadium 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, KY

Join Rabbi Hirsch and your Adult Engagement friends as we take over the Bluegrass Suites at the Florence Y’alls baseball stadium. Just across the river in Florence, KY, we’ll enjoy the charm and excitement of a minor league game. Tickets include hot dogs, popcorn, chips and sodas. Cost: $28/per person/member, $36 per person/guest Registration is [...]

Young Family Playdate

Fifty West Brewing Company 7605 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati

Join us at Fifty West Brewing Company to catch up with old and new YoFI friends as the summer winds down. Gather under our private cabanas where we'll offer a selection of hearty snacks, kids meals, and lots of sandbox toys for everyone to enjoy in Fifty West's giant sandbox. All are welcome! Cost: $10/family [...]

Tuesdays with Torah | Let’s Begin

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Rabbi Neil P.G. Hirsch, Senior Rabbi Successor “In the beginning,” reads the opening words of Genesis. "Let's start at the very beginning / A very good place to start,” sings Maria to the Von Trapp children. While Jewish tradition teaches that there is no true beginning or end in Torah study, we have to choose [...]

Monthly Brotherhood Meeting

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Join the Brotherhood for our monthly meeting and dinner. All men of Wise are welcome!

Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Wise Center, Amberley

Meet Rabbi Hirsch! Wise Temple members are invited to join our new Senior Rabbi Successor in a personal, small group conversation over light bites and drinks. Rabbi Hirsch will invite questions and conversation, sharing his excitement as he joins our community. These events are limited to Wise Temple members only. Please do not add non-member [...]

Tuesdays with Torah | Voices of Jewish Wisdom: Exploring Spirituality, Ethics, and Social Justice through the Teachings of Renowned Jewish Philosophers

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Jamie Starr, Rabbinic Fellow Who or what is God? What is the purpose of prayer? What does it mean to live an ethical Jewish life? Join us as we wrestle with some of the biggest philosophical and theological questions Judaism has to offer. We will read excerpts from modern and contemporary Jewish thinkers like Martin [...]

Women of Wise Honey Sale

Wise Center, Amberley

Women of Wise, along with local Honeyrun Farms and Bohman Bee Company, are delighted to offer affordable and sweet-tasting honey for you to share with your family and friends to welcome the new year. We're excited to bring back our popular Summer Honey, Hot Pepper Infused Honey, and Bourbon Infused Honey. Plus, we now offer [...]

Found House Interfaith Housing Network (IHN) at Wise Temple

Wise Center, Amberley

Since 1991, Wise Temple has partnered with Found House Interfaith Housing Network (IHN), supporting Cincinnati families facing housing insecurity. For a week at a time, Wise Temple classrooms are transformed into cozy bedrooms, and the Program Room into a welcoming living room space, with volunteers welcoming, feeding, and creating community with Found House IHN guests [...]

Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Wise Center, Amberley

Meet Rabbi Hirsch! Wise Temple members are invited to join our new Senior Rabbi Successor in a personal, small group conversation over light bites and drinks. Rabbi Hirsch will invite questions and conversation, sharing his excitement as he joins our community. These events are limited to Wise Temple members only. Please do not add non-member [...]

Tuesdays with Torah | Voices of Jewish Wisdom: Exploring Spirituality, Ethics, and Social Justice through the Teachings of Renowned Jewish Philosophers

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Jamie Starr, Rabbinic Fellow Who or what is God? What is the purpose of prayer? What does it mean to live an ethical Jewish life? Join us as we wrestle with some of the biggest philosophical and theological questions Judaism has to offer. We will read excerpts from modern and contemporary Jewish thinkers like Martin [...]

Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Wise Center, Amberley

Meet Rabbi Hirsch! Wise Temple members are invited to join our new Senior Rabbi Successor in a personal, small group conversation over light bites and drinks. Rabbi Hirsch will invite questions and conversation, sharing his excitement as he joins our community. These events are limited to Wise Temple members only. Please do not add non-member [...]

YoFI Back to School Shabarbecue

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

It’s the annual YoFI Shabarbecue-- a wonderful way to conclude the summer with other young families in a casual environment. After our YoFI Shababa service at 10:30, we'll have a BBQ lunch for all on our back patio followed by free play on our playground.

Tuesdays with Torah | Abraham Lincoln: A Jewish President? | Rabbi Goodman

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Rabbi Zachary Goodman, Associate Rabbi This two-part class explores the unique dynamics between Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, and the American Jewish community during a pivotal era in American history. Uncover the lesser-known aspects of Abraham Lincoln's presidency and his profound impact on the American Jewish community during the Civil War. [...]

Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Wise Center, Amberley

Meet Rabbi Hirsch! Wise Temple members are invited to join our new Senior Rabbi Successor in a personal, small group conversation over light bites and drinks. Rabbi Hirsch will invite questions and conversation, sharing his excitement as he joins our community. These events are limited to Wise Temple members only. Please do not add non-member [...]

Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Wise Center, Amberley

Meet Rabbi Hirsch! Wise Temple members are invited to join our new Senior Rabbi Successor in a personal, small group conversation over light bites and drinks. Rabbi Hirsch will invite questions and conversation, sharing his excitement as he joins our community. These events are limited to Wise Temple members only. Please do not add non-member [...]

Family Retreat: Kirkwood Camp & Adventure Park

Kirkwood Camp & Adventure Park 5719 OH-73, Wilmington

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 [...]

Guitar Circle

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Join fellow guitarists learning and playing Jewish music, including Shabbat favorites, Israeli music and contemporary Jewish artists. Singers and percussionists are also welcome!

Event Series Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Wise Center, Amberley

Meet Rabbi Hirsch! Wise Temple members are invited to join our new Senior Rabbi Successor in a personal, small group conversation over light bites and drinks. Rabbi Hirsch will invite questions and conversation, sharing his excitement as he joins our community. These events are limited to Wise Temple members only. Please do not add non-member [...]

Family Shabbat Service, Dinner & Foam Party

Wise Center, Amberley

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 [...]

Kehillah #1 – Opening Day

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Kehillah for students in Pre-K through 8th Grade begins on Sunday, September 8! Registration is currently open on the Wise Temple member portal.

All Kehillah Parent Meeting

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Parents of Kehillah students in ALL grades are invited to join Courtney Anthony, Director of Education, and the Wise Temple rabbis to learn about the upcoming 2024-2025 school year!

Sunday Hebrew #1

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Tuesdays with Torah | Abraham Lincoln: A Jewish President? | Rabbi Goodman

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Rabbi Zachary Goodman, Associate Rabbi This two-part class explores the unique dynamics between Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, and the American Jewish community during a pivotal era in American history. Uncover the lesser-known aspects of Abraham Lincoln's presidency and his profound impact on the American Jewish community during the Civil War. [...]

Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Wise Center, Amberley

Meet Rabbi Hirsch! Wise Temple members are invited to join our new Senior Rabbi Successor in a personal, small group conversation over light bites and drinks. Rabbi Hirsch will invite questions and conversation, sharing his excitement as he joins our community. These events are limited to Wise Temple members only. Please do not add non-member [...]

Downtown Lunch and Learn | Reading Jonah Backward | Rabbi Hirsch

KMK Law One East Fourth St, 14th Floor (4th & Vine), Cincinnati

Tradition has it that we read the Book of Jonah on Yom Kippur afternoon because its message strengthens the worshiper's sense of repentance, helping everyone toward the finish line after a very long day. The trouble is, the Book of Jonah’s lesson can be enigmatic. As we prepare for the High Holy Days , join [...]

Monthly Brotherhood Meeting

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Join the Brotherhood for our monthly meeting and dinner. All men of Wise are welcome!

Event Series Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Wise Center, Amberley

Meet Rabbi Hirsch! Wise Temple members are invited to join our new Senior Rabbi Successor in a personal, small group conversation over light bites and drinks. Rabbi Hirsch will invite questions and conversation, sharing his excitement as he joins our community. These events are limited to Wise Temple members only. Please do not add non-member [...]

Tailgate Shabbat

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Wear your gear to services, root for your favorite team, and kick off football season with Wise Temple friends and family at Tailgate Shabbat! Following services, we’ll gather in the back parking lot for a tailgate featuring a barbecue dinner by Brotherhood, games like Kan Jam and Cornhole, and domestic and craft beer along with [...]

YoFI Shababa

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

YoFI Shababa is a fun, interactive, and musical 30 minute Shabbat morning service for toddlers. Shababa is open and accessible to all; come as you are and when you can. The hour of open play after the service is a wonderful opportunity to see old friends and make new ones!

Event Series Learn to Play Mahjong!

Learn to Play Mahjong!

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Want to learn how to play mahjong? You can, right here at Wise Center on Sunday mornings! Led by Women of Wise, our group will meet for 6 sessions beginning September 15th. We will have instructors for both brand new players as well as an “intermediate” class for those wishing to brush up on their [...]

Kehillah #2

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Kehillah Welcome Back Celebration

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

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!

Tuesdays with Torah | Mussar: A Spiritual Discipline | Rabbi Burke

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Rabbi Anna Meyers Burke, Director of Member Engagement & Young Family Involvement In the weeks preceding the High Holy Days, we engage in profound introspection, reflecting upon the events of the past year to acknowledge personal successes and areas for growth in anticipation of the year ahead. Throughout this two-week course, participants will delve into [...]

Ladies’ Night Out! Israeli Dance with Women Thrive

Café Alma 6111 Montgomery Rd, Pleasant Ridge

Join Women Thrive for an evening with friends old and new as we dive into Israeli dance at Café Alma on Thursday, September 19th, from 7-9 PM. Led by Owen Weiss, Camp Livingston’s Israeli Dance Leader, we’ll learn exciting dance steps and enjoy a culturally enriching experience with lively music. Café Alma, with its beautiful [...]

AJC Cincinnati Lunch & Learn with Agnieszka Markiewicz, Director of AJC Central Europe

Wise Center, Amberley

Wise Temple partners with AJC Cincinnati as they welcome Agnieszka Markiewicz, Director of AJC Central Europe to Cincinnati. The program will provide an overview of the current dynamics in the AJC Central Europe region—including Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—focusing on the impact of the war in Ukraine, relations with and perceptions of [...]

Event Series Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Wise Center, Amberley

Meet Rabbi Hirsch! Wise Temple members are invited to join our new Senior Rabbi Successor in a personal, small group conversation over light bites and drinks. Rabbi Hirsch will invite questions and conversation, sharing his excitement as he joins our community. These events are limited to Wise Temple members only. Please do not add non-member [...]

NextGen Shabbat

Plum Street Temple 720 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH, United States

Celebrate Shabbat with other young adults at the beautiful Plum Street Temple for a musical Shabbat service. Following the service, Join Rabbi Goodman and the NextGen Band for drinks out in OTR. (Location TBA). All are welcome!

Consecration Parent Meeting

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Parents of Kehillah kindergarten students, as well as first and second grade students who are new to Kehillah this year, are invited to join Rabbi Kamrass for an informational meeting about Consecration.

Event Series Learn to Play Mahjong!

Learn to Play Mahjong!

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Want to learn how to play mahjong? You can, right here at Wise Center on Sunday mornings! Led by Women of Wise, our group will meet for 6 sessions beginning September 15th. We will have instructors for both brand new players as well as an “intermediate” class for those wishing to brush up on their [...]

Kehillah #3

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Guest Speaker Series | Israeli Poetry Since October 7th | Rachel Korazim

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Wise Temple is grateful to host Israel educator extraordinaire, Rachel Korazim, who will discuss how Israeli society has responded with poetry since the events of last October. Literature has always been an important part of Israeli identity and culture especially in its responses to the ongoing conflict it has faced since its creation. Join us [...]

Open Room Family Education Program

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

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.

Sunday Hebrew #2

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Tuesdays with Torah | Mussar: A Spiritual Discipline | Rabbi Burke

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Rabbi Anna Meyers Burke, Director of Member Engagement & Young Family Involvement In the weeks preceding the High Holy Days, we engage in profound introspection, reflecting upon the events of the past year to acknowledge personal successes and areas for growth in anticipation of the year ahead. Throughout this two-week course, participants will delve into [...]

Event Series Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Wise Center, Amberley

Meet Rabbi Hirsch! Wise Temple members are invited to join our new Senior Rabbi Successor in a personal, small group conversation over light bites and drinks. Rabbi Hirsch will invite questions and conversation, sharing his excitement as he joins our community. These events are limited to Wise Temple members only. Please do not add non-member [...]

YoFI Shababa

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

YoFI Shababa is a fun, interactive, and musical 30 minute Shabbat morning service for toddlers. Shababa is open and accessible to all; come as you are and when you can. The hour of open play after the service is a wonderful opportunity to see old friends and make new ones!

Crayons to Computers

Crayons to Computers 1350 Tennessee Ave, Cincinnati, OH

Crayons to Computers has worked to level the playing field in the classroom by ensuring that teachers can provide their students in need with the tools to succeed in school. To date, Crayons to Computers has distributed more than $184 million worth of free school supplies, enhancement, and incentive items thanks to the partnerships with [...]

S’lichot Service

Plum Street Temple 720 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH, United States

NEW: Limited transportation available Usher in the Days of Awe with this poetic, reflective, beautiful Service of Forgiveness. With Rabbi Kamrass, Rabbi Hirsch, and Rabbi Goodman. Preceded by dessert at 8:00 PM. A bus, generously funded by Women of Wise, will depart from Wise Center at 7:15 PM, and arrive at Plum Street Temple in [...]

Event Series Learn to Play Mahjong!

Learn to Play Mahjong!

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Want to learn how to play mahjong? You can, right here at Wise Center on Sunday mornings! Led by Women of Wise, our group will meet for 6 sessions beginning September 15th. We will have instructors for both brand new players as well as an “intermediate” class for those wishing to brush up on their [...]

Kehillah #4

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Sunday Hebrew #3

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Tuesdays with Torah | Repentance, Apologies, and Forgiveness | Rabbi Hirsch

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Rabbi Hirsch, Senior Rabbi Successor During the High Holy Days we focus our prayers and energy on t’shuvah, the process of repentance, enabling us to enter into a new year for goodness and blessing. Many use this time to repair relationships that have been fractured. Given its centrality to Yom Kippur, t’shuvah though is often [...]

★ Tashlich at the Park

Pioneer Park 10505 Deerfield Rd., Montgomery, OH, United States

Join us for a sweet and musical family-style gathering at Pioneer Park on Wednesday, October 2nd at 4:00 pm. Bring some bread or small stones and meet us at the Gazebo to cast away our sins and start the year afresh. Together, we'll reflect, let go of past wrongdoings, and embrace a fresh start. All [...]

Erev Rosh Hashanah

Plum Street Temple 720 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH, United States

Service with Rabbi Hirsch (sermon), Rabbi Kamrass, and Rabbi Goodman; Elana Bell, cantorial soloist. LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE Note: Erev Rosh Hashanah service will take place at Plum Street Temple only. There will NOT be an Erev Rosh Hashanah service at Wise Center.

Rosh Hashanah Morning Family Service (Designed for Elementary Ages)

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Families with elementary aged children are invited to pray, sing, and reflect together in a service led by Rabbi Goodman and Rabbi Kamrass; Betsy Singer-Lefton, cantorial soloist. LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE

Rosh Hashanah Morning Service

Plum Street Temple 720 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH, United States

Service with Rabbi Hirsch (sermon); Rachel Kobernick, cantorial soloist.

★ Rosh Hashanah Children’s Program (PreK – 2nd Grade)

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Children PreK (must be at least 4 years old) through 2nd Grade are invited to join us in the Open Room for holiday-themed stories, songs, and crafts. We will also enjoy some of Wise Center’s outdoor spaces, weather permitting. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Fee of $10 per child per holiday. Limited to first 45 member children. Questions? [...]

★ Rosh Hashanah Babysitting (6 months – 3 years)

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Babysitting is available for children, ages 6 months – 3 years old, at Wise Center for members attending the Rosh Hashanah morning service at Wise Center. The program will be staffed by Jackie Preston, this year’s Kehillah Threes program teacher. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Fee of $10 per child per holiday. Questions? Contact Rabbi Anna Burke, Director [...]

Rosh Hashanah Morning Service

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Service with Rabbi Kamrass (sermon) and Rabbi Burke; Elana Bell, cantorial soloist. LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE

★ Rosh Hashanah Teen Program

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Open to all teens 8th-12th grades and taking place during morning services, Rabbi Goodman will lead a thoughtful and worshipful experience highlighting the themes of the High Holy Days. REGISTRATION REQUESTED

★ YoFI Rosh Hashanah Service (Designed for Infants to Kindergarten)

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Led by Rabbi Burke, Rabbi Hirsch, Rabbi Goodman, and Matt Check, the YoFI worship experience is designed for infants through kindergarteners, with a special place for parents, older siblings, and grandparents. The brief service includes music, movement, and a story followed by special Rosh Hashanah snacks and activities. REGISTRATION REQUESTED: This is a perfect event [...]

Judaism 101 | The Days of Awe (Session #1) | Matt Check

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Explore the significance, traditions, and unique practices of the High Holy Days – Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Learn how these solemn and reflective days shape Jewish life, spirituality, and our personal journeys of repentance and renewal. Please register by October 4.

Event Series Learn to Play Mahjong!

Learn to Play Mahjong!

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Want to learn how to play mahjong? You can, right here at Wise Center on Sunday mornings! Led by Women of Wise, our group will meet for 6 sessions beginning September 15th. We will have instructors for both brand new players as well as an “intermediate” class for those wishing to brush up on their [...]

Kehillah #5

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Threes Class Meets

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Volunteer at Shelterhouse Soup Kitchen

Shelterhouse 411 Gest St, Cincinnati, OH, United States

When homelessness occurs, the most basic needs go unmet. Help Shelterhouse break the cycle of homelessness by preparing, cooking and serving a warm meal to the men staying at the shelter while searching for housing and employment. Shelterhouse is Cincinnati’s largest homeless shelter, providing safety, nourishment, case management, and health & employment services to 210 [...]

Sunday Hebrew #4

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Tuesdays with Torah | Repentance, Apologies, and Forgiveness | Rabbi Hirsch

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Rabbi Hirsch, Senior Rabbi Successor During the High Holy Days we focus our prayers and energy on t’shuvah, the process of repentance, enabling us to enter into a new year for goodness and blessing. Many use this time to repair relationships that have been fractured. Given its centrality to Yom Kippur, t’shuvah though is often [...]

Guitar Circle

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Join fellow guitarists learning and playing Jewish music, including Shabbat favorites, Israeli music and contemporary Jewish artists. Singers and percussionists are also welcome!

Monthly Brotherhood Meeting

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Join the Brotherhood for our monthly meeting and dinner. All men of Wise are welcome!

Yom Kippur Evening Family Service (Designed for Elementary Ages)

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Families with elementary aged children are invited to pray, sing, and reflect together in a service led by Rabbi Goodman and Rabbi Hirsch; Betsy Singer-Lefton, cantorial soloist.

Yom Kippur Evening Service

Plum Street Temple & Wise Center

Plum Street Temple: Service with Rabbi Kamrass (sermon); Elana Bell, cantorial soloist. LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE Wise Center: Service with Rabbi Goodman (sermon) and Rabbi Hirsch; Rachel Kobernick, cantorial soloist.

Yom Kippur Morning Family Service (Designed for Elementary Ages)

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Families with elementary aged children are invited to pray, sing, and reflect together in a service led by Rabbi Hirsch and Rabbi Goodman; Betsy Singer-Lefton, cantorial soloist. LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE

Yom Kippur Morning Service

Plum Street Temple 720 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH, United States

Service with Rabbi Kamrass (sermon) and Rabbi Burke; Rachel Kobernick, cantorial soloist.

★ Yom Kippur Children’s Program (PreK – 2nd Grade)

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Children PreK (must be at least 4 years old) through 2nd Grade are invited to join us in the Open Room for holiday-themed stories, songs, and crafts. We will also enjoy some of Wise Center’s outdoor spaces, weather permitting. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Fee of $10 per child per holiday. Limited to first 45 member children. Questions? [...]

★ Yom Kippur Babysitting (6 months – 3 years)

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Babysitting is available for children, ages 6 month – 3 years old, at Wise Center for members those attending the Yom Kippur morning service at Wise Center. The program will be staffed by Jackie Preston, this year’s Kehillah Threes program teacher. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Fee of $10 per child per holiday. Questions? Contact Rabbi Anna Burke, [...]

Yom Kippur Morning Service

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Service with Rabbi Kamrass (sermon), Rabbi Hirsch, and Rabbi Goodman; Elana Bell, cantorial soloist. LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE

Yom Kippur Study Session

Plum Street Temple 720 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH, United States

Join Rabbi Burke for an informal study session on a topic of the season. Questions? Contact Rabbi Anna Burke, Director of YoFI, at 513.538.0392 or aburke@wisetemple.org.

Wise Learning Guest Speaker Series | Israel, Gaza and Beyond: Crisis and Opportunity | Dr. Brigadier General (Res.) Jonatan (Yoni) Shimshoni

Plum Street Temple, Wise Center, Zoom

Zoom from Wise Center, Plum Street Temple or home Dr. Brigadier General (Res.) Jonatan (Yoni) Shimshoni will present an update on the current situation regarding Israel, the war, and other topical issues. He will then open the session for questions and discussion. Dr. Shimshoni served for 25 years in the IDF in field command and [...]

Yom Kippur Social Action Mitzvah Project: La Soupe

Plum Street Temple & Wise Center

Congregants are invited to spend Yom Kippur day at either Plum Street Temple or Wise Center, and participate in a social action project labeling containers for Cincinnati non-profit, La Soupe.

Yom Kippur Afternoon Service

Plum Street Temple & Wise Center

Plum Street Temple: Service with Rabbi Goodman; Rachel Kobernick, cantorial soloist. Wise Center: Service with Rabbi Kamrass and Rabbi Hirsch; Elana Bell, cantorial soloist. LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE

★ YoFI Yom Kippur Service

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Led by Rabbi Burke and Matt Check, this service is geared especially toward our youngest cohort, infants through kindergarteners, with a special place for parents, older siblings, and grandparents. All are welcome for our brief, musical service and story followed by free play in the Open Room. REGISTRATION REQUESTED: This is a perfect event to [...]

Yom Kippur Yizkor Service

Plum Street Temple & Wise Center

Plum Street Temple: Service with Rabbi Goodman; Rachel Kobernick, cantorial soloist. Wise Center: Service with Rabbi Kamrass and Rabbi Hirsch; Elana Bell, cantorial soloist. LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE

Yom Kippur N’eilah Service

Plum Street Temple & Wise Center

Plum Street Temple: Service with Rabbi Goodman; Rachel Kobernick, cantorial soloist. Wise Center: Service with Rabbi Kamrass and Rabbi Hirsch; Elana Bell, cantorial soloist. LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE Break the fast following services in both locations.

Judaism 101 | The Three Festivals (Session #2) | Rabbi Kamrass

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Explore the significance, traditions, and unique practices of the three major pilgrimage festivals – Sukkot, Passover, and Shavuot. Learn how these festivals have shaped Jewish life and its calendar through the ages.

Kehillah #6

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Fifth Grade Family Education Program

Gorman Heritage Farm 10052 Reading Rd., Evendale, United States

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 [...]

Sunday Hebrew #5

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH
Event Series Jewish Postpartum Circle

Jewish Postpartum Circle

Mayerson JCC

Facilitated by Amanda Laskowski, Founder of Cincy Postpartum, a community that has supported over 500 women since May 2022. Discover a comfortable and supportive space to ask questions and connect with other Jewish moms in the same transformative season of postpartum and early parenting. Our Jewish Postpartum Circle is a “Baby + Me” program that [...]

Tuesdays with Torah | Repentance, Apologies, and Forgiveness | Rabbi Hirsch

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Rabbi Hirsch, Senior Rabbi Successor During the High Holy Days we focus our prayers and energy on t’shuvah, the process of repentance, enabling us to enter into a new year for goodness and blessing. Many use this time to repair relationships that have been fractured. Given its centrality to Yom Kippur, t’shuvah though is often [...]

Sukkot Evening Service

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Sukkot Evening Service with Rabbi Kamrass, Rabbi Hirsch, and Rabbi Goodman.

Sukkot Morning Service

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Sukkot Morning Service with Rabbi Kamrass, Rabbi Hirsch, and Rabbi Goodman.

Shakin’ in the Sukkah with YoFI

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

YoFI families with children ages 3 and up are invited to share a special meal under the stars while decorating the sukkah, shaking the lulav, and celebrating the joyful holiday of Sukkot. All are welcome! Registration closes on October 14, space is limited. Questions? Contact Rabbi Anna Burke at aburke@wisetemple.org

Family Sukkot Celebration

Wise Center, Amberley

Enjoy a fun Sukkot experience! We will kick off the evening with a family-friendly meal followed by a traditional Shabbat service. After the service, we’ll gather in the Sukkah to partake in the meaningful tradition of shaking the lulav and etrog. Then, we’ll enjoy dessert and fall-inspired ceramic craft painting provided by StarGlazers Pottery. This [...]

Sukkot Campout

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

6:00 PM Casual Cookout Dinner 7:15 PM Campfire, Havdalah, S’mores & Campout Sponsored by Brotherhood. Our 20th Year of celebrating Sukkot by “living in booths” just as our ancestors did! Enjoy a free cookout dinner – simply bring a side dish, salad, or appetizer to share. Then gather at the field for Havdalah, songs and [...]

Event Series Learn to Play Mahjong!

Learn to Play Mahjong!

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Want to learn how to play mahjong? You can, right here at Wise Center on Sunday mornings! Led by Women of Wise, our group will meet for 6 sessions beginning September 15th. We will have instructors for both brand new players as well as an “intermediate” class for those wishing to brush up on their [...]

Third Grade Family Education Program

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

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 [...]

Kehillah #7

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Threes Class Meets

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Guest Speaker | Should We Vote As Jewish Americans or American Jews? | Dr. Zola

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Like all Americans, Jews prioritize various issues when they approach the ballot box. However, when Jewish cultural, religious, or political concerns come to the forefront, the perennial charge of Jewish “dual loyalty” becomes particularly prominent. Dr. Gary P. Zola, Executive Director Emeritus of the American Jewish Archives, will explain how these questions affected our predecessors [...]

Sunday Hebrew #6

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH
Event Series Jewish Postpartum Circle

Jewish Postpartum Circle

Mayerson JCC

Facilitated by Amanda Laskowski, Founder of Cincy Postpartum, a community that has supported over 500 women since May 2022. Discover a comfortable and supportive space to ask questions and connect with other Jewish moms in the same transformative season of postpartum and early parenting. Our Jewish Postpartum Circle is a “Baby + Me” program that [...]

Tuesdays with Torah Sacred Dimensions: What Is “Holiness”? | Rabbi Goodman

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

The Jewish tradition is teeming with holy places, holy days, holy items, and even holy people… But what does it truly mean for something to be deemed “holy” within Jewish life? This course invites us to explore the spiritual significance of both time and space within Judaism, uncovering the holiness inherent in both. From the [...]

Supper in the Sukkah with Rabbi Liz Hirsch Hosted by Women of Wise

Wise Center, Amberley

Women of Wise is hosting “Supper in the Sukkah” with Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch! Both men and women are welcome to have dinner with us in the sukkah and learn all about Rabbi Hirsch (she/her), the CEO of Women of Reform Judaism, a role she has held since 2023. Previously, Rabbi Hirsch was the rabbi [...]

Erev Simchat Torah/Consecration

Plum Street Temple 720 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH, United States

Erev Simchat Torah/Consecration service, led by Rabbi Kamrass, Rabbi Hirsch, and Rabbi Goodman.

Simchat Torah – Yizkor Service

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Simchat Torah Morning Service and Yizkor with Rabbi Kamrass, Rabbi Hirsch, and Rabbi Goodman.

Home Base Break Camp

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

When schools are out, Home Base is in session! We host fun-filled days of community-building, indoor/outdoor activities including scavenger hunts, sports, arts and crafts, camp-style Jewish and spoken Hebrew learning, field trips, homework help if requested, and more! Details: FULL-DAY (8:30 am - 6:15 pm) - $100/child HALF-DAY (9:00 am - 2:00 pm) - $60/child [...]

YoFI Shababa

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

YoFI Shababa is a fun, interactive, and musical 30 minute Shabbat morning service for toddlers. Shababa is open and accessible to all; come as you are and when you can. The hour of open play after the service is a wonderful opportunity to see old friends and make new ones!

Judaism 101 | Shabbat & Other Holidays (Session #3) | Rabbi Kamrass

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Discover the legacy and rituals of Shabbat along with other important Jewish holidays (chagim). Gain a deeper understanding of how these sacred times can enhance our spiritual lives and strengthen our community bonds.

Event Series Learn to Play Mahjong!

Learn to Play Mahjong!

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Want to learn how to play mahjong? You can, right here at Wise Center on Sunday mornings! Led by Women of Wise, our group will meet for 6 sessions beginning September 15th. We will have instructors for both brand new players as well as an “intermediate” class for those wishing to brush up on their [...]

Second Grade Family Education Program

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

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 [...]

Kehillah #8

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

7th and 8th Grade Kings Island With “Halloween Haunt”

Kings Island

This event is for 7th and 8th grade students currently enrolled in Kehillah. 12:00 Noon - Lunch at Wise Center 1:00 PM - Bus leaves Wise Center 8:00 PM - Approximate departure time from Kings Island 8:30 PM - Approximate arrival back at Wise Center NO CHARGE! Tickets, lunch, and dinner are all included. If [...]

Sunday Hebrew #7

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH
Event Series Jewish Postpartum Circle

Jewish Postpartum Circle

Mayerson JCC

Facilitated by Amanda Laskowski, Founder of Cincy Postpartum, a community that has supported over 500 women since May 2022. Discover a comfortable and supportive space to ask questions and connect with other Jewish moms in the same transformative season of postpartum and early parenting. Our Jewish Postpartum Circle is a “Baby + Me” program that [...]

Tuesdays with Torah | Sacred Dimensions: What Is “Holiness”? | Rabbi Goodman

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

The Jewish tradition is rich with holy places, holy days, holy items, and even holy people. But what does it truly mean for something to be deemed “holy” within Jewish life? This course invites us to explore the spiritual significance of both time and space in Judaism, uncovering the inherent holiness in both. We will [...]

Downtown Lunch & Learn | What’s the Deal with Jews & Halloween? | Rabbi Goodman

KMK Law One East Fourth St, 14th Floor (4th & Vine), Cincinnati

In this class, we will journey through the history, folklore, and contemporary customs of Halloween; unraveling the diverse ways in which Jewish communities engage with the popular Western holiday. From discussing the origins of Halloween to exploring Jewish perspectives on themes like death, remembrance, and festive celebration, this class offers a unique lens through which [...]