Volunteer at New Life Furniture Bank, the region’s only furniture bank collecting gently used furniture and household items for those in need in our community. Volunteers will work in the warehouse sorting and packing donations. NOTES: No age limit to volunteer. All volunteers will be asked to complete a Volunteer Release Form prior to attending.
Embracing Reform: A Comparison of Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Jewish Movements Jamie Starr, Rabbinic Fellow From liturgical comparisons to discussions on contemporary issues, join us as we bridge understanding across the spectrum of Judaism. We will discuss what makes Reform Judaism distinctive, and how this may impact our individual sense of Jewish identity and pride.
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.
Join us for an afternoon of fun that supports the Brotherhood’s on-going charitable work, as well as the community at large. Come for the all-you-can-eat soup and vote for your favorites from over 20 local restaurants and amateur entrants! Visit the event website for a full list of participants and more details: www.chickensoupcookoff.org. Free overflow [...]
We are excited to welcome Wise Temple’s newly elected Senior Rabbi Successor, Rabbi Neil P.G. Hirsch, to Cincinnati as he introduces himself and becomes better acquainted with our congregational family, staff, leadership, and city! Here is your first chance to meet Rabbi Hirsch during his brief visit in early February! On Monday, February 5th, we [...]
Great Jewish Debates: The Controversies of Our People Rabbi Zachary Goodman February 6, 13, 20 Since the inception of Jewish history (from Abraham and God to Theodor Herzl and Rabbi Isaac M. Wise), Jews have engaged in the art of deliberation, examination, and disagreement. Looking through the lenses of the Biblical Era, Rabbinic Era, and [...]
Join the Brotherhood for our monthly meeting and dinner. All men of Wise are welcome!
Join other young adults at beautiful Plum Street Temple in downtown Cincinnati for a musical Shabbat service. Due to ongoing construction in our social hall, following the service, all are invited to join Rabbi Goodman for drinks at a bar in OTR. FREE FOR ALL REGISTRANTS
Join us for our 6:15 Shabbat service, followed immediately by our annual Wine Tasting Shabbat Dinner, hosted by Wise’s own Dr. Jim Greenberg. Inspired by the book Wine, Women, and Death, this year’s event features tastes of several Spanish kosher wines, paired with delicious tapas and Spanish-inspired food. Price includes tastes of several wines throughout [...]
Jewish Comic Book Characters Dr. Jennifer Caplan, Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Chair in Judaic Studies, University of Cincinnati Jennifer Caplan highlights the curious history of some of Marvel and DC Comics’ most notable Jewish characters. We will discuss the histories of Magneto, The Thing, Ragman, and Kitty Pride with a particular focus on the way [...]
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 [...]
Great Jewish Debates: The Controversies of Our People Rabbi Zachary Goodman February 6, 13, 20 Since the inception of Jewish history (from Abraham and God to Theodor Herzl and Rabbi Isaac M. Wise), Jews have engaged in the art of deliberation, examination, and disagreement. Looking through the lenses of the Biblical Era, Rabbinic Era, and [...]
No prior knowledge is required for this course, but do bring your curiosity, questions and a desire to learn deeply. The ancient rabbis radically reshaped biblical Judaism to respond to new needs and to changing times. Their work through the centuries sets the foundation for the Judaism we currently practice. Learn about the Talmud, Midrash [...]
In these difficult times, our high school students regularly face disinformation in social media, in their schools, and even in the circles of their peers regarding Israel. Much of what is proclaimed as “truth” is either not true at all, distorted, or historically inaccurate. We all worry what this means for our teens and their [...]
Join Women of Wise (WOW) and Women Thrive for an evening of revelry with Cincinnati’s own Brock Leah Spears. She will share with us and demonstrate the secrets and tips of applying our most glamorous evening make-up. Enjoy wine, nosh and laughter with Wise women and walk out looking spectacular. All participants will be asked [...]
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