In conjunction with Wise Temple’s Civic Engagement Committee, Women of Wise and Women Thrive will gather for a light supper and postcard-writing session in support of reproductive freedoms, which will be on the ballot in the upcoming November election. The event will also include a destressing activity to end the evening! Come and eat, chat, [...]
In light of the events taking place in Israel and Gaza, we made the decision to move the NextGen Shabbat to Wise Center (8329 Ridge Rd.), so that we can all be together as a community. This will be free to attend and we encourage you to show up in solidarity. Please DO NOT go [...]
Together with a parent/special adult, First Grade students will learn about Havdalah in this hands-on Family Program.
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 [...]
In late September, Cincinnati City Councilman and Wise Temple Member Mark Jeffreys had the opportunity to visit Ukraine to represent the City of Cincinnati in the signing of an updated Memorandum of Understanding between Cincinnati and its Sister City, Kharkiv, as well as attend a “Rebuild Kharkiv” conference hosted in Kyiv. As a part of [...]
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
Join us for an extra special YoFI Shababa with our talented Musician-in-Residence, Rick Recht! After we sing and dance to some familiar Shababa tunes and Rick Recht songs from 9:30-10:00, we’ll play together in our Open Room while enjoying a yummy brunch from Café Alma. RSVPs are appreciated!
Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank partners with local social service agencies to provide free diapers to low-income families while raising awareness of the basic health need for diapers. Wise Temple volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about Sweet Cheeks and who it serves, and will then pack diapers for those in need in our community. [...]
Celebrated as one of the most "influential and celebrated Jewish artists of our time," Rick Recht is an innovator in Jewish music, media, and leadership training. Founder of Jewish Rock Radio and JKids Radio, Recht is a highly sought after performer and scholar-in-residence across the country. Joining us as this year's Wise Temple Musician-in-Residence, we [...]
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 [...]
Join us this Rosh Chodesh, traditionally a sacred time for women, as we come together to process and reflect upon the recent acts of violence against women in Israel by Hamas. In the spirit of healing and solidarity, we will gather to discuss the impact of these tragic events, creating a safe space for dialogue, support, [...]
Join YoFI for Shababa Downtown at the Play Library – a unique opportunity to celebrate Shabbat with other young families! We encourage families to arrive between 9:15 and 9:30 AM to prepare for our YoFI Shababa service at 9:30 AM followed by free play and snacks at 10:00 AM. All are welcome! YoFI Shababa Downtown [...]
Join Wise Temple’s own Lauren Abrahams for a yoga class for EVERYONE. Connect with others in attendance before and after, and enjoy a well-deserved, relaxing start to your Sunday! This class is open to anyone interested in participating, no matter your age or level of experience, so long as you are comfortable getting up and [...]
Dr. Elizabeth Petuchowski shares her story of growing up as a young Jewish girl in Germany amidst the rise of Nazism, fleeing to England where she experienced the outbreak of WWII, and immigrating to the United States. Dr. Petuchowski will also read from her memoir, Where From and Where To: One of the Last Self-Told [...]
Make a difference at St. Francis Seraph! Help to serve a Thanksgiving meal to the guests from Cincinnati’s Over-The-Rhine neighborhood. 15 volunteers needed. Ages 12+.
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 [...]
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