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

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.

Talmud and Rabbinic Judaism Class

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Presented by: Rabbi Lewis Kamrass In Rabbi Kamrass’ last year of teaching this popular course, we will focus on the ancient rabbinic wisdom and texts that shape our fundamental values on Love, Family, Community and Time. Participants this year will delve into these important ideas and foundational texts to learn and to discuss. No prior experience [...]

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 [...]

Saint Francis Soup Kitchen

St. Francis Seraph 1615 Republic St., Cincinnati, OH

Make a difference with St. Francis Seraph Ministries at St. Anthony Center in Over-the-Rhine!  St. Francis is part of a collaboration of services joining together under one roof to feed, clothe and provide basic needs for the homeless and working poor in our community. Help to serve a holiday meal to the guests of Cincinnati’s [...]

NextGen Chanukah Party and Shabbat

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

Join other young adults at the beautiful Plum Street Temple for a musical Shabbat service with Rabbi Goodman and the NextGen Band. Following the service, we will gather in the social hall for drinks, heavy nosh, and a special Chanukah celebration. In partnership with Division of Adulting and Madisonville Moisepod. All are welcome!

Northern KY Christmas Day Dinner

Northern Kentucky Convention Center 1 W Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, OH, United States

Volunteer to serve a Christmas meal to those in need on Christmas Day with the Sunday Morning Club in Northern Kentucky. Last year, Wise Temple volunteers served over 800 people in this meaningful event. Space is limited to 20 volunteers ages 10+. Registration is now full.  Please contact Brooke Carlisi bcarlisi@wisetemple.org to be put on [...]

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 [...]

Christmas Day Bowling

Crossgate Lanes 4230 Hunt Rd, Blue Ash, OH, United States

Join other Wise Temple members and families for an afternoon of bowling, food (Chinese and more!), friends and fun. Try for a Christmas turkey (3 strikes in a row)! Don’t miss this December 25th tradition! $10.00 per person or split it with your family for $25.00. Open to the entire congregation. Sponsored by the Brotherhood. Registration for this event closes [...]