Kehillah Shabbat

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Join us for a family-friendly dinner followed by Kehillah Shabbat, a special traditional service featuring the musical talents of our Kehillah students, cultivated through our enriching music program. This service highlights the dedication of our students, showcasing their hard work and engagement in both Kehillah and music. It will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate [...]

Threes Class Meets

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Kamrass Street Fest: 40 Years on the Block

Wise Center, Amberley

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating Rabbi Kamrass’ favorite things—delicious food, gaga, carnival games, and music! Fun for all ages, from 0 to 100, with plenty of surprises in store. Don’t miss out—register by Wednesday, April 30th! Contact Bryna Miller or Robyn Friend for questions.

Tuesdays with Torah | The Word of God: Exploring Prophetic Judaism

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Reform Judaism is sometimes considered “prophetic Judaism,” but what does that really mean? Join us as we read texts from the Book of Prophets, analyzing bold calls for social justice and unpacking some more challenging ideologies. Together we will discuss what the role of prophecy might be in our world today, and what messages we [...]

Talmud and Rabbinic Judaism Class

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

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 of Talmud study is [...]

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!

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!

YoFI Shababa Summer Send-Off

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Celebrate the end of the school year and the arrival of summer with a special YoFI Shababa Summer Send-Off! Weather permitting, we'll gather outside for our Shababa service and then have some fun in the sun at the playground while enjoying some summer treats.

Urban & Nature Hiking Series

Multiple Locations

Join us for an exciting series of Sunday afternoon hikes as we explore some of Cincinnati's hidden gems and scenic trails. Each hike concludes with an optional social gathering at a nearby spot. Hike #1: OTR Steps and Alleys Date: Sunday, January 26th Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM Discover the charm of Over-the-Rhine as we [...]

Torah Take 2 | God Concepts in the Bible and Rabbinic Literature: A Sampling to Stimulate our Personal Belief

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Contrary to what most people think, our classical literature of Bible, Talmud and other rabbinic literature are far from monolithic in theology or emphasis on qualities of God. These great sources reveal wide-ranging ideas of God, with many parallel tracks or viewpoints, none competing with one another, but each to challenge and to stimulate our [...]

Tuesdays with Torah | The Word of God: Exploring Prophetic Judaism

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Reform Judaism is sometimes considered “prophetic Judaism,” but what does that really mean? Join us as we read texts from the Book of Prophets, analyzing bold calls for social justice and unpacking some more challenging ideologies. Together we will discuss what the role of prophecy might be in our world today, and what messages we [...]

Downtown Lunch and Learn | S.Y. Agnon: the first modern Hebrew writer

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

S.Y. Agnon is perhaps somewhere between Shakespeare and Faulkner when it comes to the literature of The State of Israel. Join Matt Check to hear about the extraordinary life of this Nobel prize winner and one the most important writers in modern Jewish history.

Lag B’Omer Camp Fire

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Come light up the night at Brotherhood’s annual Lag B’Omer bonfire, open to all adults of the congregation! Lag B’Omer, which falls between Pesach and Shavuot, is celebrated with bonfires in Israel, and we’ll do the same at the fire pit in Wise Center’s South field. We’ll light the fire at sundown, come any time. [...]

Torah Take 2 | God Concepts in the Bible and Rabbinic Literature: A Sampling to Stimulate our Personal Belief

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Contrary to what most people think, our classical literature of Bible, Talmud and other rabbinic literature are far from monolithic in theology or emphasis on qualities of God. These great sources reveal wide-ranging ideas of God, with many parallel tracks or viewpoints, none competing with one another, but each to challenge and to stimulate our [...]

Tuesdays with Torah | The poetry of Yehudah Amichai

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Yehudah Amichai is one of the most important poets in the history of the State of Israel, capturing the essence of Israeli identity and the Jewish past like no other. Join Matt Check, Director of Lifelong Learning, to explore and marvel at some of Amichai's most famous works.