Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Wise Center, Amberley

Meet Rabbi Hirsch! Wise Temple members are invited to join our new Senior Rabbi Successor in a personal, small group conversation over light bites and drinks. Rabbi Hirsch will invite questions and conversation, sharing his excitement as he joins our community. These events are limited to Wise Temple members only. Please do not add non-member [...]

Tuesdays with Torah | Voices of Jewish Wisdom: Exploring Spirituality, Ethics, and Social Justice through the Teachings of Renowned Jewish Philosophers

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Jamie Starr, Rabbinic Fellow Who or what is God? What is the purpose of prayer? What does it mean to live an ethical Jewish life? Join us as we wrestle with some of the biggest philosophical and theological questions Judaism has to offer. We will read excerpts from modern and contemporary Jewish thinkers like Martin [...]

Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Wise Center, Amberley

Meet Rabbi Hirsch! Wise Temple members are invited to join our new Senior Rabbi Successor in a personal, small group conversation over light bites and drinks. Rabbi Hirsch will invite questions and conversation, sharing his excitement as he joins our community. These events are limited to Wise Temple members only. Please do not add non-member [...]

YoFI Back to School Shabarbecue

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

It’s the annual YoFI Shabarbecue-- a wonderful way to conclude the summer with other young families in a casual environment. After our YoFI Shababa service at 10:30, we'll have a BBQ lunch for all on our back patio followed by free play on our playground.

Tuesdays with Torah | Abraham Lincoln: A Jewish President? | Rabbi Goodman

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Rabbi Zachary Goodman, Associate Rabbi This two-part class explores the unique dynamics between Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, and the American Jewish community during a pivotal era in American history. Uncover the lesser-known aspects of Abraham Lincoln's presidency and his profound impact on the American Jewish community during the Civil War. [...]

Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Wise Center, Amberley

Meet Rabbi Hirsch! Wise Temple members are invited to join our new Senior Rabbi Successor in a personal, small group conversation over light bites and drinks. Rabbi Hirsch will invite questions and conversation, sharing his excitement as he joins our community. These events are limited to Wise Temple members only. Please do not add non-member [...]

Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Wise Center, Amberley

Meet Rabbi Hirsch! Wise Temple members are invited to join our new Senior Rabbi Successor in a personal, small group conversation over light bites and drinks. Rabbi Hirsch will invite questions and conversation, sharing his excitement as he joins our community. These events are limited to Wise Temple members only. Please do not add non-member [...]

Family Retreat: Kirkwood Camp & Adventure Park

Kirkwood Camp & Adventure Park 5719 OH-73, Wilmington

Join us for an unforgettable family retreat at Kirkwood Adventure Park, where excitement and Jewish learning meet amidst stunning natural beauty! Dive into fun at the lake with a sandy beach and the thrilling Splash Blast Lake Obstacle Course. Then, enjoy endless entertainment at Gopher’s Ground Games. With thrilling adventures and unique learning opportunities, this [...]

Guitar Circle

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Join fellow guitarists learning and playing Jewish music, including Shabbat favorites, Israeli music and contemporary Jewish artists. Singers and percussionists are also welcome!

Event Series Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Wise Center, Amberley

Meet Rabbi Hirsch! Wise Temple members are invited to join our new Senior Rabbi Successor in a personal, small group conversation over light bites and drinks. Rabbi Hirsch will invite questions and conversation, sharing his excitement as he joins our community. These events are limited to Wise Temple members only. Please do not add non-member [...]

Family Shabbat Service, Dinner & Foam Party

Wise Center, Amberley

We’re excited to kick off the return of Family Shabbat with a meaningful service, followed by a delicious cookout and an exhilarating foam party for the kids. Don’t forget to bring their bathing suits & towels—it’s going to be a bubbly blast for the whole family! Family Shabbat caters to families with children in elementary [...]

Kehillah #1 – Opening Day

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Kehillah for students in Pre-K through 8th Grade begins on Sunday, September 8! Registration is currently open on the Wise Temple member portal.

All Kehillah Parent Meeting

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Parents of Kehillah students in ALL grades are invited to join Courtney Anthony, Director of Education, and the Wise Temple rabbis to learn about the upcoming 2024-2025 school year!

Sunday Hebrew #1

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Tuesdays with Torah | Abraham Lincoln: A Jewish President? | Rabbi Goodman

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Rabbi Zachary Goodman, Associate Rabbi This two-part class explores the unique dynamics between Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, and the American Jewish community during a pivotal era in American history. Uncover the lesser-known aspects of Abraham Lincoln's presidency and his profound impact on the American Jewish community during the Civil War. [...]

Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Wise Center, Amberley

Meet Rabbi Hirsch! Wise Temple members are invited to join our new Senior Rabbi Successor in a personal, small group conversation over light bites and drinks. Rabbi Hirsch will invite questions and conversation, sharing his excitement as he joins our community. These events are limited to Wise Temple members only. Please do not add non-member [...]

Downtown Lunch and Learn | Reading Jonah Backward | Rabbi Hirsch

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

Tradition has it that we read the Book of Jonah on Yom Kippur afternoon because its message strengthens the worshiper's sense of repentance, helping everyone toward the finish line after a very long day. The trouble is, the Book of Jonah’s lesson can be enigmatic. As we prepare for the High Holy Days , join [...]

Monthly Brotherhood Meeting

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

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

Event Series Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Wise Center, Amberley

Meet Rabbi Hirsch! Wise Temple members are invited to join our new Senior Rabbi Successor in a personal, small group conversation over light bites and drinks. Rabbi Hirsch will invite questions and conversation, sharing his excitement as he joins our community. These events are limited to Wise Temple members only. Please do not add non-member [...]

Tailgate Shabbat

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Wear your gear to services, root for your favorite team, and kick off football season with Wise Temple friends and family at Tailgate Shabbat! Following services, we’ll gather in the back parking lot for a tailgate featuring a barbecue dinner by Brotherhood, games like Kan Jam and Cornhole, and domestic and craft beer along with [...]

YoFI Shababa

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

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!

Event Series Learn to Play Mahjong!

Learn to Play Mahjong!

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

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 [...]

Kehillah #2

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Kehillah Welcome Back Celebration

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Welcome back, Kehillah! It's time to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Join us after Kehillah in the back parking lot for a complimentary slice of pizza, ice cream, music, and exciting games! Let's kick off the new session with smiles, food, laughter, and friends!

Tuesdays with Torah | Mussar: A Spiritual Discipline | Rabbi Burke

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Rabbi Anna Meyers Burke, Director of Member Engagement & Young Family Involvement In the weeks preceding the High Holy Days, we engage in profound introspection, reflecting upon the events of the past year to acknowledge personal successes and areas for growth in anticipation of the year ahead. Throughout this two-week course, participants will delve into [...]

Ladies’ Night Out! Israeli Dance with Women Thrive

Café Alma 6111 Montgomery Rd, Pleasant Ridge

Join Women Thrive for an evening with friends old and new as we dive into Israeli dance at Café Alma on Thursday, September 19th, from 7-9 PM. Led by Owen Weiss, Camp Livingston’s Israeli Dance Leader, we’ll learn exciting dance steps and enjoy a culturally enriching experience with lively music. Café Alma, with its beautiful [...]

AJC Cincinnati Lunch & Learn with Agnieszka Markiewicz, Director of AJC Central Europe

Wise Center, Amberley

Wise Temple partners with AJC Cincinnati as they welcome Agnieszka Markiewicz, Director of AJC Central Europe to Cincinnati. The program will provide an overview of the current dynamics in the AJC Central Europe region—including Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—focusing on the impact of the war in Ukraine, relations with and perceptions of [...]

Event Series Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Wise Center, Amberley

Meet Rabbi Hirsch! Wise Temple members are invited to join our new Senior Rabbi Successor in a personal, small group conversation over light bites and drinks. Rabbi Hirsch will invite questions and conversation, sharing his excitement as he joins our community. These events are limited to Wise Temple members only. Please do not add non-member [...]

NextGen Shabbat

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

Celebrate Shabbat with other young adults at the beautiful Plum Street Temple for a musical Shabbat service. Following the service, Join Rabbi Goodman and the NextGen Band for drinks out in OTR. (Location TBA). All are welcome!

Consecration Parent Meeting

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Parents of Kehillah kindergarten students, as well as first and second grade students who are new to Kehillah this year, are invited to join Rabbi Kamrass for an informational meeting about Consecration.

Event Series Learn to Play Mahjong!

Learn to Play Mahjong!

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

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 [...]

Kehillah #3

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Guest Speaker Series | Israeli Poetry Since October 7th | Rachel Korazim

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Wise Temple is grateful to host Israel educator extraordinaire, Rachel Korazim, who will discuss how Israeli society has responded with poetry since the events of last October. Literature has always been an important part of Israeli identity and culture especially in its responses to the ongoing conflict it has faced since its creation. Join us [...]

Open Room Family Education Program

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Together with a parent or special adult, Open Room students will delve into the Jewish value of T'zar ba'alei chayim (Kindness to animals). Experience the joy of connecting with creatures great and small with a hands-on petting zoo from Good Green Earth Farm. Let's learn together and nurture compassion for all living beings.

Sunday Hebrew #2

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Tuesdays with Torah | Mussar: A Spiritual Discipline | Rabbi Burke

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Rabbi Anna Meyers Burke, Director of Member Engagement & Young Family Involvement In the weeks preceding the High Holy Days, we engage in profound introspection, reflecting upon the events of the past year to acknowledge personal successes and areas for growth in anticipation of the year ahead. Throughout this two-week course, participants will delve into [...]

Event Series Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Rabbi Hirsch Small Group Conversations

Wise Center, Amberley

Meet Rabbi Hirsch! Wise Temple members are invited to join our new Senior Rabbi Successor in a personal, small group conversation over light bites and drinks. Rabbi Hirsch will invite questions and conversation, sharing his excitement as he joins our community. These events are limited to Wise Temple members only. Please do not add non-member [...]

YoFI Shababa

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

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!

Crayons to Computers

Crayons to Computers 1350 Tennessee Ave, Cincinnati, OH

Crayons to Computers has worked to level the playing field in the classroom by ensuring that teachers can provide their students in need with the tools to succeed in school. To date, Crayons to Computers has distributed more than $184 million worth of free school supplies, enhancement, and incentive items thanks to the partnerships with [...]

S’lichot Service

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

NEW: Limited transportation available Usher in the Days of Awe with this poetic, reflective, beautiful Service of Forgiveness. With Rabbi Kamrass, Rabbi Hirsch, and Rabbi Goodman. Preceded by dessert at 8:00 PM. A bus, generously funded by Women of Wise, will depart from Wise Center at 7:15 PM, and arrive at Plum Street Temple in [...]

Event Series Learn to Play Mahjong!

Learn to Play Mahjong!

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

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 [...]

Kehillah #4

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Sunday Hebrew #3

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Tuesdays with Torah | Repentance, Apologies, and Forgiveness | Rabbi Hirsch

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

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 [...]

★ Tashlich at the Park

Pioneer Park 10505 Deerfield Rd., Montgomery, OH, United States

Join us for a sweet and musical family-style gathering at Pioneer Park on Wednesday, October 2nd at 4:00 pm. Bring some bread or small stones and meet us at the Gazebo to cast away our sins and start the year afresh. Together, we'll reflect, let go of past wrongdoings, and embrace a fresh start. All [...]

Erev Rosh Hashanah

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

Service with Rabbi Hirsch (sermon), Rabbi Kamrass, and Rabbi Goodman; Elana Bell, cantorial soloist. LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE Note: Erev Rosh Hashanah service will take place at Plum Street Temple only. There will NOT be an Erev Rosh Hashanah service at Wise Center.