Tuesdays with Torah | What Happens When We Die? Comparing Religious Perspectives on the Afterlife

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Presented by: Jamie Starr Join us as we explore different perspectives on one of the most challenging, unanswerable questions that has consumed humanity throughout history: what happens after we die? We will look to Jewish texts and traditions first, then comparing them with sources from Christianity and Islam.

Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, & Spirit

Wise Center, Amberley

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 11th. How does one age “wisely,” open doors to new opportunities, and effectively navigate life’s challenges? Through this five-session course geared primarily for those ages 55-75, we will come together for authentic, meaningful, and honest conversations. Participants will discuss how to live with joy and fulfillment in the years ahead, while coping [...]

Torah Take 2 | The Early Music of Arik Einstein (The Israeli Frank Sinatra)

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Presented by: Matt Check Join us for a listening session to some of the early recordings of Arik Einstein (the Israeli Frank Sinatra). In the late 60s he released an album titled, “Good Old Eretz Israel.” This classic of the Israeli songbook put melodies to the words of iconic Israeli poet Natan Alterman. We will [...]

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!

Family Shabbat with Reptile Meet & Greet

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Embark on a captivating reptile adventure as we meet three fascinating reptilian species, which may include snakes, lizards, turtles, and tortoises. Join us for a delightful evening featuring a meaningful Shabbat service, delicious dinner with friends, and thrilling reptile encounter courtesy of the Newport Aquarium Wave on Wheels. Don't miss out on this Friday night [...]

Kehillah #13

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Guest Speaker Series: Becoming a Resilient Parent (Part II)

Zoom Program

Presented by: Dasee Berkowitz Parenting is a journey filled with profound joys and significant challenges, especially in these trying times for our communities and the world. Join us to strengthen our resilience as parents and discover ways to model these essential skills for our children.

Sunday Hebrew #12

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Women’s Programs: Unpacking Portrayals of Jewish Women in Pop Culture

Wise Center, Amberley

Grab your friends and join us for an evening of women-centered discussion and community building. This time, we're diving into how Jewish women are portrayed in popular media like the new Jewish Netflix comedy Nobody Wants This, Friends, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and more. Are these portrayals spot-on, totally off, or somewhere in between? Let’s [...]

Tuesdays with Torah | What Happens When We Die? Comparing Religious Perspectives on the Afterlife

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Presented by: Jamie Starr Join us as we explore different perspectives on one of the most challenging, unanswerable questions that has consumed humanity throughout history: what happens after we die? We will look to Jewish texts and traditions first, then comparing them with sources from Christianity and Islam.

Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, & Spirit

Wise Center, Amberley

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 11th. How does one age “wisely,” open doors to new opportunities, and effectively navigate life’s challenges? Through this five-session course geared primarily for those ages 55-75, we will come together for authentic, meaningful, and honest conversations. Participants will discuss how to live with joy and fulfillment in the years ahead, while coping [...]

Downtown Lunch and Learn | Dissecting Anti-Semitism: Its Types, Origins, and Enduring Myths

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

Presented by: Rabbi Lewis Kamrass With the rise of anti-Semitism, Rabbi Kamrass will lead us to examine the different types of prejudice and hatred against Jews throughout history, how the different types were manifested, the source of their power in different circumstances and eras, as well as what is old and yet new in the [...]

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!

Bluegrass & Bagels for 4th–6th Grade Families

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

4th–6th grade families are invited to a special dinner featuring all your favorite breakfast dishes, followed by our community-wide Bluegrass-inspired Shabbat service in the chapel. Families will be dismissed from service early to enjoy dessert. Siblings are always welcome. This event is free for our 4th–6th grade families with registration. Registration for this event closes [...]

Bluegrass Shabbat

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Presented by: Matt Check Join us for a unique Shabbat service featuring Jewish bluegrass musician Noah Solomon and Wise Temple’s Director of Lifelong Learning, Matt Check. Matt Check and Noah Solomon first connected through bluegrass jam sessions in Greenwich Village during the mid-2000s. Their shared passion for music led to various collaborations over the years. [...]

YoFI Shababa – Winter Celebration

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Celebrate the upcoming Festival of Lights with your little ones and other young families at Wise Center! Together at our YoFI Shababa Winter Celebration, we’ll sing and dance to our favorite upcoming Chanukah songs, nosh on yummy treats, and enjoy crafts and free play. We look forward to celebrating the joy of the season with [...]

Dreidels & Donuts Trail

Holtman's Donuts 9558 Civic Center Blvd, West Chester

In honor of Chanukah, we invite donut lovers to hop on our school bus for the Donut Trail in Butler County, Ohio! Your ticket includes transportation, donut samples from local mom-and-pop shops, and stamps for your Donut Trail passport, which earns you a Donut Trail t-shirt at the end. We’ll depart from Holtman’s Donuts in [...]

Kehillah #14

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Threes Class Meets

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Sunday Hebrew #13

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH