Tuesdays with Torah | God Concepts in our Sacred Text that Stimulate our Personal Belief | Rabbi Lewis Kamrass

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Contrary to what most people think, our classical literature of Bible, Talmud and other rabbinic literature are far from monolithic in theology or emphasis on qualities of God. These great sources reveal wide-ranging ideas of God, with many parallel tracks or viewpoints, none competing with one another, but each to challenge and to stimulate our [...]

Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, & Spirit

Wise Center, Amberley

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 11th. How does one age “wisely,” open doors to new opportunities, and effectively navigate life’s challenges? Through this five-session course geared primarily for those ages 55-75, we will come together for authentic, meaningful, and honest conversations. Participants will discuss how to live with joy and fulfillment in the years ahead, while coping [...]

Torah Take 2 | A Jewish Perspective on Jesus | Courtney Anthony

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

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 [...]

Burgers and Beer with Rabbi Hirsch

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Join Brotherhood for this special evening to get to know Wise Temple's Senior Rabbi Successor, Neil Hirsch! Hosted at Wise Center, Brotherhood will provide a beautiful spread of burgers, sides, nosh, and beer for only $20. Please register by Monday, November 11th to reserve your spot!  All men of Wise are welcome!

Judaism 101 | Prayer, Worship and the Synagogue (Session #5) | Rabbi Neil Hirsch

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Explore the significance of tefilah (prayer) and the role of the synagogue in Jewish life. Learn about the various components of Jewish worship, the structure of services, and the historical development of synagogues as centers of community and spirituality.

Fourth Grade Family Education Program

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Join us for an enriching family education program that deepens our connection to Israel as Jewish people! Discover Israeli customs, culture, and traditions through engaging activities, interactive games, and meaningful discussions. This unique experience will help establish Israel as our shared homeland and strengthen our bonds within the community.

Kehillah #11

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Threes Class Meets

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Sunday Hebrew #10

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH
Event Series Jewish Postpartum Circle

Jewish Postpartum Circle

Mayerson JCC

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 [...]

Tuesdays with Torah | God Concepts in our Sacred Text that Stimulate our Personal Belief | Rabbi Lewis Kamrass

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Contrary to what most people think, our classical literature of Bible, Talmud and other rabbinic literature are far from monolithic in theology or emphasis on qualities of God. These great sources reveal wide-ranging ideas of God, with many parallel tracks or viewpoints, none competing with one another, but each to challenge and to stimulate our [...]

Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, & Spirit

Wise Center, Amberley

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 11th. How does one age “wisely,” open doors to new opportunities, and effectively navigate life’s challenges? Through this five-session course geared primarily for those ages 55-75, we will come together for authentic, meaningful, and honest conversations. Participants will discuss how to live with joy and fulfillment in the years ahead, while coping [...]

Torah Take 2 | A Jewish Perspective on Jesus | Courtney Anthony

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

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 [...]

Judaism 101 | Biblical and Talmudic History (Session #6) | Rabbi Lewis Kamrass

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

In Session #4, we surveyed some of the most important texts in Jewish history and this week, we will narrow our focus on the development of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) and the Talmud. Discover how these foundational texts have shaped Jewish law, tradition, and thought over the centuries, and their continued relevance in the lives [...]

Kehillah #12

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Sunday Hebrew #11

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Saint Francis Soup Kitchen

St. Francis Seraph 1615 Republic St., Cincinnati, OH

Make a difference with St. Francis Seraph Ministries at St. Anthony Center in Over-the-Rhine!  St. Francis is part of a collaboration of services joining together under one roof to feed, clothe and provide basic needs for the homeless and working poor in our community. Help to serve a holiday meal to the guests of Cincinnati’s [...]

YoFI Shababa – Grandparents’ Edition

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

We extend a warm invitation for grandparents of children ages 0-5 to join Rabbi Kamrass and our YoFI community for a heartwarming Shababa experience with your grandchildren! Regardless of whether your children and grandchildren call Cincinnati home or are in town for an extended Thanksgiving weekend, Shababa is a perfect opportunity to continue the family [...]

Tuesdays with Torah | What Happens When We Die? Comparing Religious Perspectives on the Afterlife

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Presented by: Jamie Starr Join us as we explore different perspectives on one of the most challenging, unanswerable questions that has consumed humanity throughout history: what happens after we die? We will look to Jewish texts and traditions first, then comparing them with sources from Christianity and Islam.

Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, & Spirit

Wise Center, Amberley

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 11th. How does one age “wisely,” open doors to new opportunities, and effectively navigate life’s challenges? Through this five-session course geared primarily for those ages 55-75, we will come together for authentic, meaningful, and honest conversations. Participants will discuss how to live with joy and fulfillment in the years ahead, while coping [...]

Torah Take 2 | The Early Music of Arik Einstein (The Israeli Frank Sinatra)

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Presented by: Matt Check Join us for a listening session to some of the early recordings of Arik Einstein (the Israeli Frank Sinatra). In the late 60s he released an album titled, “Good Old Eretz Israel.” This classic of the Israeli songbook put melodies to the words of iconic Israeli poet Natan Alterman. We will [...]

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!

Family Shabbat with Reptile Meet & Greet

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Embark on a captivating reptile adventure as we meet three fascinating reptilian species, which may include snakes, lizards, turtles, and tortoises. Join us for a delightful evening featuring a meaningful Shabbat service, delicious dinner with friends, and thrilling reptile encounter courtesy of the Newport Aquarium Wave on Wheels. Don't miss out on this Friday night [...]

Kehillah #13

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Wise Learning Guest Lecture Series: Becoming a Resilient Parent (Part II)

Zoom Program

Presented by: Dasee Berkowitz Parenting is a journey filled with profound joys and significant challenges, especially in these trying times for our communities and the world. Join us to strengthen our resilience as parents and discover ways to model these essential skills for our children.

Sunday Hebrew #12

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Tuesdays with Torah | What Happens When We Die? Comparing Religious Perspectives on the Afterlife

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Presented by: Jamie Starr Join us as we explore different perspectives on one of the most challenging, unanswerable questions that has consumed humanity throughout history: what happens after we die? We will look to Jewish texts and traditions first, then comparing them with sources from Christianity and Islam.

Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, & Spirit

Wise Center, Amberley

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 11th. How does one age “wisely,” open doors to new opportunities, and effectively navigate life’s challenges? Through this five-session course geared primarily for those ages 55-75, we will come together for authentic, meaningful, and honest conversations. Participants will discuss how to live with joy and fulfillment in the years ahead, while coping [...]

Downtown Lunch and Learn | Dissecting Anti-Semitism: Its Types, Origins, and Enduring Myths

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

Presented by: Rabbi Lewis Kamrass With the rise of anti-Semitism, Rabbi Kamrass will lead us to examine the different types of prejudice and hatred against Jews throughout history, how the different types were manifested, the source of their power in different circumstances and eras, as well as what is old and yet new in the [...]

Torah Take 2 | The Early Music of Arik Einstein (The Israeli Frank Sinatra)

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Presented by: Matt Check Join us for a listening session to some of the early recordings of Arik Einstein (the Israeli Frank Sinatra). In the late 60s he released an album titled, “Good Old Eretz Israel.” This classic of the Israeli songbook put melodies to the words of iconic Israeli poet Natan Alterman. We will [...]

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!

Bluegrass & Bagels for 4th–6th Graders

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

4th–6th grade families are invited to a special dinner featuring all your favorite breakfast dishes, followed by our community-wide Bluegrass-inspired Shabbat service in the chapel. Families will be dismissed from service early to enjoy dessert. Siblings are always welcome. This event is free for our 4th–6th grade families with registration. Registration for this event closes [...]

Bluegrass Shabbat

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Presented by: Matt Check Join us for a unique Shabbat service featuring Jewish bluegrass musician Noah Solomon and Wise Temple’s Director of Lifelong Learning, Matt Check. Matt Check and Noah Solomon first connected through bluegrass jam sessions in Greenwich Village during the mid-2000s. Their shared passion for music led to various collaborations over the years. [...]

YoFI Shababa – Winter Celebration

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Celebrate the upcoming Festival of Lights with your little ones and other young families at Wise Center! Together at our YoFI Shababa Winter Celebration, we’ll sing and dance to our favorite upcoming Chanukah songs, nosh on yummy treats, and enjoy crafts and free play. We look forward to celebrating the joy of the season with [...]

Dreidels & Donuts Trail

Holtman's Donuts 9558 Civic Center Blvd, West Chester

In honor of Chanukah, we invite donut lovers to hop on our school bus for the Donut Trail in Butler County, Ohio! Your ticket includes transportation, donut samples from local mom-and-pop shops, and stamps for your Donut Trail passport, which earns you a Donut Trail t-shirt at the end. We’ll depart from Holtman’s Donuts in [...]

Kehillah #14

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Threes Class Meets

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Sunday Hebrew #13

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Tuesdays with Torah | What Happens When We Die? Comparing Religious Perspectives on the Afterlife

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Presented by: Jamie Starr Join us as we explore different perspectives on one of the most challenging, unanswerable questions that has consumed humanity throughout history: what happens after we die? We will look to Jewish texts and traditions first, then comparing them with sources from Christianity and Islam.

Talmud and Rabbinic Judaism Class

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Presented by: Rabbi Lewis Kamrass In Rabbi Kamrass’ last year of teaching this popular course, we will focus on the ancient rabbinic wisdom and texts that shape our fundamental values on Love, Family, Community and Time. Participants this year will delve into these important ideas and foundational texts to learn and to discuss. No prior experience [...]

Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, & Spirit

Wise Center, Amberley

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 11th. How does one age “wisely,” open doors to new opportunities, and effectively navigate life’s challenges? Through this five-session course geared primarily for those ages 55-75, we will come together for authentic, meaningful, and honest conversations. Participants will discuss how to live with joy and fulfillment in the years ahead, while coping [...]

Saint Francis Soup Kitchen

St. Francis Seraph 1615 Republic St., Cincinnati, OH

Make a difference with St. Francis Seraph Ministries at St. Anthony Center in Over-the-Rhine!  St. Francis is part of a collaboration of services joining together under one roof to feed, clothe and provide basic needs for the homeless and working poor in our community. Help to serve a holiday meal to the guests of Cincinnati’s [...]

NextGen Chanukah Party and Shabbat

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

Musical Shabbat Service for people in their 20s and 30s. Join us for drinks, heavy nosh and a special Chanukah celebration.

Northern KY Christmas Day Dinner

Northern Kentucky Convention Center 1 W Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, OH, United States

Volunteer to serve a Christmas meal to those in need on Christmas Day with the Sunday Morning Club in Northern Kentucky. Last year, Wise Temple volunteers served over 800 people in this meaningful event. Space is limited to 20 volunteers ages 10+.

Volunteer at 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 [...]

Christmas Day Bowling

Crossgate Lanes 4230 Hunt Rd, Blue Ash, OH, United States

Join other Wise Temple members and families for an afternoon of bowling, food (Chinese and more!), friends and fun. Try for a Christmas turkey (3 strikes in a row)! Don’t miss this December 25th tradition! $10.00 per person or split it with your family for $25.00. Open to the entire congregation. Sponsored by the Brotherhood. Registration for this event closes [...]

Festive Chanukah Oneg & Shabbat Service

Wise Center, Amberley

Join us for our annual multi-generational Chanukah Shabbat service. Come early for our festive “Olive Oil Oneg” starting at 5:30 PM where our appetizers will include an olive oil tasting with assorted breads as well as latkes. Bring your menorahs and candles to light during the service and sing along with your favorite Chanukah songs. [...]

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!

Tuesdays with Torah | Jewish Care: What Is It and Why Should I Care?

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Presented by: Rabbi Neil Hirsch Care is a strange word. We know care when we see it, but it is hard to define. We give care and we receive it. We care about ideals and principles. Sometimes it is nice not to have a care in the world. In Hebrew, there are several words that [...]