Our spring course is now FULL. Please email Amy Katz at ajkatz1225@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist. How does one age “wisely,” open doors to new opportunities, and effectively navigate life’s challenges? Through this six-session course geared primarily for those ages 60-75, this cohort will come together for authentic, meaningful, fun, and honest conversation [...]
The event is now full. Please email Jeff Stern to be added to the waitlist. Volunteer with La Soupe Cincinnati, whose mission is to rescue and transform food to reduce food waste and help the food insecure. Participants will use their knowledge, skills and ideas to prepare healthy recipes using the materials they have on [...]
Join us for an exciting night of friendly competition and laughter at the Game Show Battle Rooms Parent Social! Unleash your inner game show champion, connect with fellow parents, and make unforgettable memories in this interactive and thrilling event. Games start promptly at 8:00 p.m., so arrive early for snacks and time to socialize. Drinks [...]
You’ve been wanting to learn how to play mahjong, and here is your chance! Women of Wise will host a 6-week series of lessons (when Kehillah is in session), led by seasoned players. Please register as soon as possible to allow us to prepare sufficient materials. Note that registration is for the full series, not [...]
How to Have Hard Conversations with Your Kids: A Soulful Parent’s Guide Dasee Berkowitz War, a hostage crisis, and antisemitism are not child’s play. Many parents are struggling with how to talk to their children about current events. Join Dasee Berkowitz, author of Becoming a Soulful Parent: A path to the wisdom within (Kasva Press: [...]
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 [...]
Who was the historical Jesus of Nazareth? This class will closely examine his life story within the context of the time and place in which he lived. What was daily life like? How would Jesus have practiced Judaism? What was the political climate? And how did a man who lived and died as a Jew [...]
Join the Brotherhood for our monthly meeting and dinner. All men of Wise are welcome!
The Cincinnati Jewish Music and Culture Festival is a celebration of Jewish music through performances and lectures across the Cincinnati community. Various local performing groups, artists, and experts from around the world gather in Cincinnati in March 2024, presenting high quality concerts by Jewish composers and Jewish theme-related music. We invite you to a program [...]
You’ve been wanting to learn how to play mahjong, and here is your chance! Women of Wise will host a 6-week series of lessons (when Kehillah is in session), led by seasoned players. Please register as soon as possible to allow us to prepare sufficient materials. Note that registration is for the full series, not [...]
Together with a parent/special adult, Third Grade students will learn about Purim in this hands-on Family Program.
The Purim carnival returns to Wise Temple after several years’ hiatus! Kehillah students and families are invited to join us for games, prizes, music, and food. Costumes are not required but they are welcome!
Who was the historical Jesus of Nazareth? This class will closely examine his life story within the context of the time and place in which he lived. What was daily life like? How would Jesus have practiced Judaism? What was the political climate? And how did a man who lived and died as a Jew [...]
Finders Keepers: A Jewish Take on the Lost Object Rabbi Jonathan Hecht You find a $20 bill on a lunch table downtown. Can you keep it? You are walking down the beach and a pocketbook washes up on shore. What does Jewish law say? Learn about the rabbinic conception of the “Lost Object.” During this [...]
Dress as your favorite singer and join us for karaoke to celebrate Purim! Pizza will be served, including a kosher option from the J Cafe. In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Young Adult Division and the Mayerson JCC. Click here to register: https://jlive.app/events/6912
After a special Shababa service featuring costume wearing and grogger shaking, we will celebrate Purim with a full brunch from The Bagelry and Purim activities. Dressing up is highly encouraged!
Come for the spiel, stay for the meal! Join us for an evening of family-friendly Purim festivities, featuring a Taylor Swift-inspired spiel. Wear your best TSwift concert attire, enjoy making groggers, masks, and even friendship bracelets, and sing along to Esther’s Story, told with melodies of your favorite Taylor Swift songs. Following the spiel, enjoy [...]
Come for the spiel, stay for the meal…and much more! Enjoy a festive Purim celebration with your Wise Temple family and friends. The evening begins with a congregation-wide spiel featuring a Taylor Swift theme. Wear your favorite concert attire and sing along to Esther’s Story! After the spiel, enjoy dinner, following which our group will [...]
Who was the historical Jesus of Nazareth? This class will closely examine his life story within the context of the time and place in which he lived. What was daily life like? How would Jesus have practiced Judaism? What was the political climate? And how did a man who lived and died as a Jew [...]
Join the Brotherhood for an unforgettable evening with Congressman Greg Landsman, where you'll have the opportunity to engage in insightful conversation and enjoy a casual dinner. Don't miss the chance to hear this engaging speaker and participate in a Q&A session. Dinner cost: $25/person Register at the Brotherhood website here!
We know Reverend Dr. Isaac Mayer Wise as the man who pioneered American Reform Judaism, but what about the power behind the proverbial throne? Learn about the two women who motivated and inspired him. His second wife, Selma Bondi Wise (as performed by rabbinical student Rachael Houser) weaves the tale of his adventuresome partnership with [...]
Most readers of the Bible tend to take it literally, in part because they want to take it seriously. Yet its words and lessons can seem conflicting, its theology confounding and its context too complex. But to read the Bible literally is to diminish its significance, for it was written by those who took life [...]
Celebrate Shabbat with your Wise Temple community! Enjoy a child-friendly meal, casual service, and chocolate buffet! Cost: $10/family for members, $36/family for non-members
You’ve been wanting to learn how to play mahjong, and here is your chance! Women of Wise will host a 6-week series of lessons (when Kehillah is in session), led by seasoned players. Please register as soon as possible to allow us to prepare sufficient materials. Note that registration is for the full series, not [...]
Enjoy a well-deserved, relaxing start to your Sunday! Our final yoga class of the school year, led by Wise Temple’s own Lauren Abrahams, will be specifically for members of Women Thrive and Women of Wise. Following class, stay for conversation, connection, and mimosas! This class is open to all experience levels and ages, so long [...]
Parents or special adults are warmly welcomed into the Open Room to share a meaningful morning at Kehillah alongside their child during this engaging Family Education program.
Join us for the annual Stephen and Lusia Hornstein Lecture on the Holocaust and the Human Spirit at historic Union Terminal. This year’s featured speaker is Jonathan Ornstein, CEO of the Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Krakow. Ornstein will be speaking about his efforts to rebuild Jewish life in Poland, where he has served as [...]
When homelessness occurs, the most basic needs go unmet. We invite members of NextGen to 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 [...]
Most readers of the Bible tend to take it literally, in part because they want to take it seriously. Yet its words and lessons can seem conflicting, its theology confounding and its context too complex. But to read the Bible literally is to diminish its significance, for it was written by those who took life [...]
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 [...]
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