Life and Death—It’s in the Courts, the Legislatures and the Talmud: A Jewish View of Abortion and Reproductive Rights Rabbi Lewis Kamrass With the many legal challenges being considered across the United States on the subject, and the upcoming ballot initiative in Ohio, the timing is especially compelling for a long-planned session with Rabbi Lewis [...]
Dream By Dream: The Story of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise is a newly published children’s book by Wise Temple member and author, Geri Kolesar. Join us as we launch the book through a conversation about the research and writing process, the content of the story, writing specifically for children, and how this book may be [...]
This event is currently at our space capacity. Please contact Robyn Friend at robyn@wisetemple.org to be placed on a waiting list in case of cancellation. Enjoy complimentary Shabbat dinner and songs, sponsored by Friday Night Shabbat. This program is geared to families with children under aged 12, and is open to the Cincinnati Jewish community.
With the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas, join Matt Check, Director of Lifelong Learning, for a discussion on the history of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Matt will talk about the larger historical context of the war that is happening now, and he will touch upon his time living in Israel, working [...]
Life and Death—It’s in the Courts, the Legislatures and the Talmud: A Jewish View of the Death Penalty Rabbi Lewis Kamrass Rabbi Kamrass will guide us through the complexities of capital punishment, including the clear statements in the Bible, examples like the Rabbinic/Talmudic major shift away from capital punishment, the use of the death penalty [...]
Faith in Crisis Rabbi Zachary Goodman Drawing from the new curriculum produced by the Sholom Hartman Institute of Jerusalem, we will explore the themes of faith and faithlessness in times of crisis. Tap into Jewish wisdom--ancient and contemporary--and discover that our spiritual struggles and aspirations put us in very good company! This course is accessible [...]
With the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas, join Matt Check, Director of Lifelong Learning, for a discussion on the history of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Matt will talk about the larger historical context of the war that is happening now, and he will touch upon his time living in Israel, working [...]
Celebrate Shabbat with your Wise Temple community! Enjoy a child-friendly meal, casual service, and Lego program provided by Brixilated. 6:00 PM Service: Open Room (come early at 5:45 for snacks) 6:30 PM Dinner: Social Hall 7:00 PM Lego Master Activity: Board Room
Faith in Crisis Rabbi Zachary Goodman Drawing from the new curriculum produced by the Sholom Hartman Institute of Jerusalem, we will explore the themes of faith and faithlessness in times of crisis. Tap into Jewish wisdom--ancient and contemporary--and discover that our spiritual struggles and aspirations put us in very good company! This course is accessible [...]
Our first several sessions of Talmud and Rabbinic Judaism Class this year will explore the popular New York Times series known as “The Ethicist,” applying Rabbinic values and sources to discern a Jewish response to the ethical dilemmas posed in this column. Join us as Rabbi Kamrass leads us through the sources from Talmud and [...]
The December-January Wise Aging session is now full. Please consider registering for our March-April session by clicking here. Session One: December—January (register by November 8) How does one age “wisely”, open doors to new opportunities and effectively navigate life’s challenges? Through our six-session course, this cohort will come together for authentic, meaningful, fun, and honest [...]
All men of Wise, please join Brotherhood for a special evening with Rabbi Drew Kaplan, host of the podcast, The Jewish Drinking Show. Rabbi Drew has been enhancing the Jewish drinking experience for years by entertaining and educating people about Jewish Life and drinking. Join us to sample several varieties of beer, learn about Jews [...]
Registration required for DINNER. Members of all ages are invited to join. $16 adults $8 children $48 family maximum cost
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