Our Daily Bread Takeaway Bags for the Homeless

Wise Center Picnic Area

There are currently 1,025 people living on the streets of Cincinnati. Let’s once again help the city’s largest soup kitchen, Our Daily Bread, by building takeaway bags of food for those who need it most in our community. Go to the SignUp Genius registration page, and help on one (or more) of the four days [...]

YoFI Summer Jewish Music Class

Summit Park Community Room 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, OH

The YoFI Summer Jewish Music Class returns for our annual summer series that combines singing, moving, and pure joy. Hosted at Summit Park in the Community Room, this class is a great way to meet up with other young families and is open to the entire community. A to-go snack will be provided at the [...]

Found House Interfaith Housing Network (IHN) at Wise Temple

Wise Center, Amberley

Since 1991, Wise Temple has partnered with Found House Interfaith Housing Network (IHN), supporting Cincinnati families facing housing insecurity. For a week at a time, Wise Temple classrooms are transformed into cozy bedrooms, and the Program Room into a welcoming living room space, with volunteers welcoming, feeding, and creating community with Found House IHN guests [...]

Art in the Park

Weller Park 10021 Weller Rd, Montgomery, OH

Summer is in full swing, and we miss our Wise Temple friends! Meet at Weller Park to enjoy messy art fun, park play, pizza, and a crafty tikkun olam project! Weller Park - 10021 Weller Rd, Montgomery, OH, 45249

Tuesdays with Torah: What’s the Torah Got Cooking?

Wise Center Board Room 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

In this class, taught by Rabbi Goodman, we will explore a number of biblical stories that feature food and their significance in the context of the narrative. From the fruit of knowledge in the Garden of Eden, receiving Manna in the wilderness, to the selling of a birthright for a bowl of stew, and more [...]

Our Daily Bread Takeaway Bags for the Homeless

Wise Center Picnic Area

There are currently 1,025 people living on the streets of Cincinnati. Let’s once again help the city’s largest soup kitchen, Our Daily Bread, by building takeaway bags of food for those who need it most in our community. Go to the SignUp Genius registration page, and help on one (or more) of the four days [...]

Brotherhood Monthly Meeting and Dinner

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Join the Brotherhood for our monthly meeting and dinner. All men of Wise are welcome!

YoFI Summer Jewish Music Class

Summit Park Community Room 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, OH

The YoFI Summer Jewish Music Class returns for our annual summer series that combines singing, moving, and pure joy. Hosted at Summit Park in the Community Room, this class is a great way to meet up with other young families and is open to the entire community. A to-go snack will be provided at the [...]

Tuesdays with Torah: What’s the Torah Got Cooking?

Wise Center Board Room 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

In this class, taught by Rabbi Goodman, we will explore a number of biblical stories that feature food and their significance in the context of the narrative. From the fruit of knowledge in the Garden of Eden, receiving Manna in the wilderness, to the selling of a birthright for a bowl of stew, and more [...]

YoFI Summer Jewish Music Class

Summit Park Community Room 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, OH

The YoFI Summer Jewish Music Class returns for our annual summer series that combines singing, moving, and pure joy. Hosted at Summit Park in the Community Room, this class is a great way to meet up with other young families and is open to the entire community. A to-go snack will be provided at the [...]

Family Rafting Trip @ Morgan’s Canoe

Morgan’s Ft. Ancient Livery 5701 OH-350, Oregonia, OH

Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a day on the water with your Wise Temple community. Raft the 3 mile calm journey of the Little Miami River. Participants must be 3+ years of age. Waiver must be completed by 7-21, click here for a downloadable PDF.

Tuesdays with Torah: What’s the Torah Got Cooking?

Wise Center Board Room 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

In this class, taught by Rabbi Goodman, we will explore a number of biblical stories that feature food and their significance in the context of the narrative. From the fruit of knowledge in the Garden of Eden, receiving Manna in the wilderness, to the selling of a birthright for a bowl of stew, and more [...]

Back-to-School Collection Bin: Crayons to Computers

Wise Center, Amberley

With the new school year just weeks away, help students and teachers in our community have the school supplies they need to be successful in the classroom. In support of our Social Action Committee's volunteer event at Crayons to Computers, Wise Temple is hosting a school supply collection drive to support the organization. Please stop [...]

YoFI Summer Jewish Music Class

Summit Park Community Room 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, OH

The YoFI Summer Jewish Music Class returns for our annual summer series that combines singing, moving, and pure joy. Hosted at Summit Park in the Community Room, this class is a great way to meet up with other young families and is open to the entire community. A to-go snack will be provided at the [...]

Tuesdays with Torah: Jews and Statues

Wise Center Board Room 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

This class will be taught by our HUC Rabbinic Fellow, Aaron Torop. While the Torah prohibits the worship of idols, the creation of statues has a long and fascinating history in Judaism. Across these two sessions we will learn about some of the most famous statues in Judaism, including those of Aphrodite, Asherah, Moses, and [...]

YoFI Downtown Young Family Playdate

Play Library 1306 Main St, Cincinnati

Join us for our annual downtown summer playdate where our children will enjoy the special toys and games at Play Library over brunch. Space is limited to 25, so please RSVP to secure your spot!

Shelterhouse Soup Kitchen

Shelterhouse 411 Gest St, Cincinnati, OH, United States

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 [...]

Tuesdays with Torah: Jews and Statues

Wise Center Board Room 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

This class will be taught by our HUC Rabbinic Fellow, Aaron Torop. While the Torah prohibits the worship of idols, the creation of statues has a long and fascinating history in Judaism. Across these two sessions we will learn about some of the most famous statues in Judaism, including those of Aphrodite, Asherah, Moses, and [...]

Brotherhood Monthly Meeting and Dinner

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Join the Brotherhood for our monthly meeting and dinner. All men of Wise are welcome!

Volunteer at Crayons to Computers

Crayons to Computers 1350 Tennessee Ave, Cincinnati, OH

Crayons to Computers works to ensure that teachers have the ability to provide their students in need with the tools to succeed in the classroom, having distributed over $184 million worth of free school supplies and enhancement items throughout the Cincinnati region since 1997. Join Wise Temple volunteers as we help this vital organization to [...]

Kehillah Parent Social: Hops & Berry

Hops & Berry 118 Karl Brown Way B, Loveland, OH

Kehillah Parents enjoy a summer social at Hops & Berry Taproom in downtown Loveland. Enjoy dinner as you make new friends and reconnect with old ones. Drinks available for purchase. Hops & Berry has a child-friendly atmosphere, so kids are welcome too!

Tuesdays with Torah: Jewish Vows in Jewish Texts

Wise Center Board Room 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Join Matthew Check, our new Director of Lifelong Learning, for an exploration of "making a vow" in Jewish Literature. The first week, we'll look at the story of Jonah and it's relationship to Yom Kippur. The second week, we'll look at the Nazarite Laws in the Book of Numbers and consider their collective religious and cultural [...]

Tuesdays with Torah: Jewish Vows in Jewish Texts

Wise Center Board Room 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Join Matthew Check, our new Director of Lifelong Learning, for an exploration of "making a vow" in Jewish Literature. The first week, we'll look at the story of Jonah and it's relationship to Yom Kippur. The second week, we'll look at the Nazarite Laws in the Book of Numbers and consider their collective religious and cultural [...]

YoFI Shababa Reunion

Wise Center, Amberley

YoFI Shababa returns after a brief summer hiatus. We'll sing and pray and celebrate together with a post-service sweet summer treat.

Family Camp Experience

Camp Joy 10117 Old 3-C Highway, Clarksville, OH

Outdoor adventure awaits your family at Camp Joy! Enjoy canoeing, fishing, archery, slip n slides, arts & crafts, Jewish learning, fun, games, and so much more. $54-Family including lunch. Camp Joy 10117 Old 3-C Highway, Clarksville, OH 45113

Saturday Night Fútbol

TQL Stadium (Over-the-Rhine)

Join us for what is quickly becoming a Cincinnati pasttime, rooting on FC Cincinnati on a summer Saturday evening at TQL Stadium. We will meet before the 7:30 pm game in the OTR area, enjoy some drinks, and hold a brief Havdalah ceremony. Show your FC pride in orange & blue! NOTE: Registration closes on [...]

Yoga in the Park

Sharon Woods: Red Tail Shelter 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, OH, United States

Join Wise Temple's own Lauren Abrahams for a yoga class for EVERYONE on a summer Sunday morning in beautiful Sharon Woods. Bring your yoga mats to the Red Tail Shelter, where we will come together either in the open air or under the shelter (if the weather does not cooperate). This class is open to [...]

Downtown Lunch and Learn

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

The Revival of the Hebrew Language in Pre-State Israel Matt Check, Director of Lifelong Learning Don’t miss this session on the fascinating history of the modern Hebrew language. Eliezer Ben Yehuda not only revived the ancient language, but did so in a way that included his entire nuclear family - for better and for worse. [...]

Family Shabbat Backyard BBQ

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Kickoff Labor Day weekend with this fun family-friendly event. Head to the Wise Center back parking lot for burgers and dogs (vegetarian options available), followed by a casual Shabbat service. Social Hall & Library Rain Backup

Antisemitism & the Fight for Democracy: A Conversation with Amy Spitalnick

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Amy Spitalnick will join us IN PERSON from Wise Center for a moderated conversation about her past, present, and future work, including the successful Charlottesville lawsuit, the new lawsuit against Patriot Front, and her goals for the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), where she currently serves as CEO. Join us at Wise Center or [...]

YoFI Shababa

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

YoFI Shababa is an interactive, sweet, and meaningful 30 minute Shabbat morning service, accompanied by guitar. It is multi-generational and accessible to come as you are and when you can; and to bring family, neighbors, and friends. Following the service, there are snacks and open play until your child-ren are ready to go home!

S’lichot Service

Plum Street Temple 720 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH, United States

S'lichot service with Rabbi Kamrass, Rabbi Goodman, and Aaron Torop, Rabbinic Fellow, preceded by dessert at 8:00 pm. LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE