Join Rabbi Burke for an informal study session on a topic of the season. Questions? Contact Rabbi Anna Burke, Director of YoFI, at 513.538.0392 or aburke@wisetemple.org.
Zoom from Wise Center, Plum Street Temple or home Dr. Brigadier General (Res.) Jonatan (Yoni) Shimshoni will present an update on the current situation regarding Israel, the war, and other topical issues. He will then open the session for questions and discussion. Dr. Shimshoni served for 25 years in the IDF in field command and [...]
Congregants are invited to spend Yom Kippur day at either Plum Street Temple or Wise Center, and participate in a social action project labeling containers for Cincinnati non-profit, La Soupe.
Plum Street Temple: Service with Rabbi Goodman; Rachel Kobernick, cantorial soloist. Wise Center: Service with Rabbi Kamrass and Rabbi Hirsch; Elana Bell, cantorial soloist. LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE
Led by Rabbi Burke and Matt Check, this service is geared especially toward our youngest cohort, infants through kindergarteners, with a special place for parents, older siblings, and grandparents. All are welcome for our brief, musical service and story followed by free play in the Open Room. REGISTRATION REQUESTED: This is a perfect event to [...]
Plum Street Temple: Service with Rabbi Goodman; Rachel Kobernick, cantorial soloist. Wise Center: Service with Rabbi Kamrass and Rabbi Hirsch; Elana Bell, cantorial soloist. LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE
Plum Street Temple: Service with Rabbi Goodman; Rachel Kobernick, cantorial soloist. Wise Center: Service with Rabbi Kamrass and Rabbi Hirsch; Elana Bell, cantorial soloist. LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE Break the fast following services in both locations.
Explore the significance, traditions, and unique practices of the three major pilgrimage festivals – Sukkot, Passover, and Shavuot. Learn how these festivals have shaped Jewish life and its calendar through the ages.
Join us at Gorman Farms for a morning of exploration where 5th graders and their parent or special adult will engage with Jewish teachings on environmental stewardship. Through hands-on activities and discussions, we'll reflect on our responsibility to preserve the natural world, explore our sustainability habits, and brainstorm practical steps for enhancing environmental stewardship in [...]
Facilitated by Amanda Laskowski, Founder of Cincy Postpartum, a community that has supported over 500 women since May 2022. Discover a comfortable and supportive space to ask questions and connect with other Jewish moms in the same transformative season of postpartum and early parenting. Our Jewish Postpartum Circle is a “Baby + Me” program that [...]
Rabbi Hirsch, Senior Rabbi Successor During the High Holy Days we focus our prayers and energy on t’shuvah, the process of repentance, enabling us to enter into a new year for goodness and blessing. Many use this time to repair relationships that have been fractured. Given its centrality to Yom Kippur, t’shuvah though is often [...]
Sukkot Evening Service with Rabbi Kamrass, Rabbi Hirsch, and Rabbi Goodman.
Sukkot Morning Service with Rabbi Kamrass, Rabbi Hirsch, and Rabbi Goodman.
YoFI families with children ages 3 and up are invited to share a special meal under the stars while decorating the sukkah, shaking the lulav, and celebrating the joyful holiday of Sukkot. All are welcome! Registration closes on October 14, space is limited. Questions? Contact Rabbi Anna Burke at aburke@wisetemple.org
Enjoy a fun Sukkot experience! We will kick off the evening with a family-friendly meal followed by a traditional Shabbat service. After the service, we’ll gather in the Sukkah to partake in the meaningful tradition of shaking the lulav and etrog. Then, we’ll enjoy dessert and fall-inspired ceramic craft painting provided by StarGlazers Pottery. This [...]
6:00 PM Casual Cookout Dinner 7:15 PM Campfire, Havdalah, S’mores & Campout Sponsored by Brotherhood. Our 20th Year of celebrating Sukkot by “living in booths” just as our ancestors did! Enjoy a free cookout dinner – simply bring a side dish, salad, or appetizer to share. Then gather at the field for Havdalah, songs and [...]
Want to learn how to play mahjong? You can, right here at Wise Center on Sunday mornings! Led by Women of Wise, our group will meet for 6 sessions beginning September 15th. We will have instructors for both brand new players as well as an “intermediate” class for those wishing to brush up on their [...]
Join us for a Sukkot Family Program, where Third Grade students, accompanied by a parent or special adult, will embark on an exciting journey to explore the traditions and significance of Sukkot. Together, we'll enjoy a range of engaging activities, including a visit to the sukkah, hands-on rotations, and thoughtful discussions. Discover the connection between [...]
Like all Americans, Jews prioritize various issues when they approach the ballot box. However, when Jewish cultural, religious, or political concerns come to the forefront, the perennial charge of Jewish “dual loyalty” becomes particularly prominent. Dr. Gary P. Zola, Executive Director Emeritus of the American Jewish Archives, will explain how these questions affected our predecessors [...]
Facilitated by Amanda Laskowski, Founder of Cincy Postpartum, a community that has supported over 500 women since May 2022. Discover a comfortable and supportive space to ask questions and connect with other Jewish moms in the same transformative season of postpartum and early parenting. Our Jewish Postpartum Circle is a “Baby + Me” program that [...]
The Jewish tradition is teeming with holy places, holy days, holy items, and even holy people… But what does it truly mean for something to be deemed “holy” within Jewish life? This course invites us to explore the spiritual significance of both time and space within Judaism, uncovering the holiness inherent in both. From the [...]
Women of Wise is hosting “Supper in the Sukkah” with Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch! Both men and women are welcome to have dinner with us in the sukkah and learn all about Rabbi Hirsch (she/her), the CEO of Women of Reform Judaism, a role she has held since 2023. Previously, Rabbi Hirsch was the rabbi [...]
Erev Simchat Torah/Consecration service, led by Rabbi Kamrass, Rabbi Hirsch, and Rabbi Goodman.
Simchat Torah Morning Service and Yizkor with Rabbi Kamrass, Rabbi Hirsch, and Rabbi Goodman.
When schools are out, Home Base is in session! We host fun-filled days of community-building, indoor/outdoor activities including scavenger hunts, sports, arts and crafts, camp-style Jewish and spoken Hebrew learning, field trips, homework help if requested, and more! Details: FULL-DAY (8:30 am - 6:15 pm) - $100/child HALF-DAY (9:00 am - 2:00 pm) - $60/child [...]
YoFI Shababa is a fun, interactive, and musical 30 minute Shabbat morning service for toddlers. Shababa is open and accessible to all; come as you are and when you can. The hour of open play after the service is a wonderful opportunity to see old friends and make new ones!
Discover the legacy and rituals of Shabbat along with other important Jewish holidays (chagim). Gain a deeper understanding of how these sacred times can enhance our spiritual lives and strengthen our community bonds.
Want to learn how to play mahjong? You can, right here at Wise Center on Sunday mornings! Led by Women of Wise, our group will meet for 6 sessions beginning September 15th. We will have instructors for both brand new players as well as an “intermediate” class for those wishing to brush up on their [...]
Join us for a Torah Family Program, where 2nd graders and their parent or special adult will explore the significance of the Torah in Jewish life. Together, we'll delve into the importance of the Torah through engaging activities like synagogue scavenger hunts, family Torah exercises, and acts of kindness. Don't miss this opportunity to bond [...]
This event is for 7th and 8th grade students currently enrolled in Kehillah. 12:00 Noon - Lunch at Wise Center 1:00 PM - Bus leaves Wise Center 8:00 PM - Approximate departure time from Kings Island 8:30 PM - Approximate arrival back at Wise Center NO CHARGE! Tickets, lunch, and dinner are all included. If [...]
In partnership with the Ohio Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC-OH), Wise Temple’s Civic Engagement Committee is taking part in the nonpartisan Every Voice Every Vote campaign to ensure that all have equal say in decisions that impact their lives. Wise Temple’s Civic Engagement Committee invites you to join RAC-OH in texting voters to [...]
Facilitated by Amanda Laskowski, Founder of Cincy Postpartum, a community that has supported over 500 women since May 2022. Discover a comfortable and supportive space to ask questions and connect with other Jewish moms in the same transformative season of postpartum and early parenting. Our Jewish Postpartum Circle is a “Baby + Me” program that [...]
The Jewish tradition is rich with holy places, holy days, holy items, and even holy people. But what does it truly mean for something to be deemed “holy” within Jewish life? This course invites us to explore the spiritual significance of both time and space in Judaism, uncovering the inherent holiness in both. We will [...]
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