★ YoFI Yom Kippur Service

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Led by Rabbi Burke and Matt Check, this service is geared especially toward our youngest cohort, infants through kindergarteners, with a special place for parents, older siblings, and grandparents. All are welcome for our brief, musical service and story followed by free play in the Open Room. REGISTRATION REQUESTED: This is a perfect event to [...]

Yom Kippur Yizkor Service

Plum Street Temple & Wise Center

Plum Street Temple: Service with Rabbi Goodman; Rachel Kobernick, cantorial soloist. Wise Center: Service with Rabbi Kamrass and Rabbi Hirsch; Elana Bell, cantorial soloist. LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE

Yom Kippur N’eilah Service

Plum Street Temple & Wise Center

Plum Street Temple: Service with Rabbi Goodman; Rachel Kobernick, cantorial soloist. Wise Center: Service with Rabbi Kamrass and Rabbi Hirsch; Elana Bell, cantorial soloist. LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE Break the fast following services in both locations.

Judaism 101 | The Three Festivals (Session #2) | Rabbi Kamrass

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Explore the significance, traditions, and unique practices of the three major pilgrimage festivals – Sukkot, Passover, and Shavuot. Learn how these festivals have shaped Jewish life and its calendar through the ages.

Kehillah #6

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Fifth Grade Family Education Program

Gorman Heritage Farm 10052 Reading Rd., Evendale, United States

Join us at Gorman Farms for a morning of exploration where 5th graders and their parent or special adult will engage with Jewish teachings on environmental stewardship. Through hands-on activities and discussions, we'll reflect on our responsibility to preserve the natural world, explore our sustainability habits, and brainstorm practical steps for enhancing environmental stewardship in [...]

Sunday Hebrew #5

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 | 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 [...]

Sukkot Evening Service

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Sukkot Evening Service with Rabbi Kamrass, Rabbi Hirsch, and Rabbi Goodman.

Sukkot Morning Service

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Sukkot Morning Service with Rabbi Kamrass, Rabbi Hirsch, and Rabbi Goodman.

Shakin’ in the Sukkah with YoFI

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

YoFI families with children ages 3 and up are invited to share a special meal under the stars while decorating the sukkah, shaking the lulav, and celebrating the joyful holiday of Sukkot. All are welcome! Registration closes on October 14, space is limited. Questions? Contact Rabbi Anna Burke at aburke@wisetemple.org

Family Sukkot Celebration

Wise Center, Amberley

Enjoy a fun Sukkot experience! We will kick off the evening with a family-friendly meal followed by a traditional Shabbat service. After the service, we’ll gather in the Sukkah to partake in the meaningful tradition of shaking the lulav and etrog. Then, we’ll enjoy dessert and fall-inspired ceramic craft painting provided by StarGlazers Pottery. This [...]

Sukkot Campout

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

6:00 PM Casual Cookout Dinner 7:15 PM Campfire, Havdalah, S’mores & Campout Sponsored by Brotherhood. Our 20th Year of celebrating Sukkot by “living in booths” just as our ancestors did! Enjoy a free cookout dinner – simply bring a side dish, salad, or appetizer to share. Then gather at the field for Havdalah, songs and [...]

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 [...]

Third Grade Family Education Program

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Join us for a Sukkot Family Program, where Third Grade students, accompanied by a parent or special adult, will embark on an exciting journey to explore the traditions and significance of Sukkot. Together, we'll enjoy a range of engaging activities, including a visit to the sukkah, hands-on rotations, and thoughtful discussions. Discover the connection between [...]

Kehillah #7

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Threes Class Meets

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Guest Speaker | Should We Vote As Jewish Americans or American Jews? | Dr. Zola

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Like all Americans, Jews prioritize various issues when they approach the ballot box. However, when Jewish cultural, religious, or political concerns come to the forefront, the perennial charge of Jewish “dual loyalty” becomes particularly prominent. Dr. Gary P. Zola, Executive Director Emeritus of the American Jewish Archives, will explain how these questions affected our predecessors [...]

Sunday Hebrew #6

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 Sacred Dimensions: What Is “Holiness”? | Rabbi Goodman

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

The Jewish tradition is teeming with holy places, holy days, holy items, and even holy people… But what does it truly mean for something to be deemed “holy” within Jewish life? This course invites us to explore the spiritual significance of both time and space within Judaism, uncovering the holiness inherent in both. From the [...]

Supper in the Sukkah with Rabbi Liz Hirsch Hosted by Women of Wise

Wise Center, Amberley

Women of Wise is hosting “Supper in the Sukkah” with Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch! Both men and women are welcome to have dinner with us in the sukkah and learn all about Rabbi Hirsch (she/her), the CEO of Women of Reform Judaism, a role she has held since 2023. Previously, Rabbi Hirsch was the rabbi [...]

Erev Simchat Torah/Consecration

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

Erev Simchat Torah/Consecration service, led by Rabbi Kamrass, Rabbi Hirsch, and Rabbi Goodman.

Simchat Torah – Yizkor Service

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Simchat Torah Morning Service and Yizkor with Rabbi Kamrass, Rabbi Hirsch, and Rabbi Goodman.

Home Base Break Camp

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

When schools are out, Home Base is in session! We host fun-filled days of community-building, indoor/outdoor activities including scavenger hunts, sports, arts and crafts, camp-style Jewish and spoken Hebrew learning, field trips, homework help if requested, and more! Details: FULL-DAY (8:30 am - 6:15 pm) - $100/child HALF-DAY (9:00 am - 2:00 pm) - $60/child [...]

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!

Judaism 101 | Shabbat & Other Holidays (Session #3) | Rabbi Kamrass

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Discover the legacy and rituals of Shabbat along with other important Jewish holidays (chagim). Gain a deeper understanding of how these sacred times can enhance our spiritual lives and strengthen our community bonds.

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 [...]

Second Grade Family Education Program

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Join us for a Torah Family Program, where 2nd graders and their parent or special adult will explore the significance of the Torah in Jewish life. Together, we'll delve into the importance of the Torah through engaging activities like synagogue scavenger hunts, family Torah exercises, and acts of kindness. Don't miss this opportunity to bond [...]

Kehillah #8

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

7th and 8th Grade Kings Island With “Halloween Haunt”

Kings Island

This event is for 7th and 8th grade students currently enrolled in Kehillah. 12:00 Noon - Lunch at Wise Center 1:00 PM - Bus leaves Wise Center 8:00 PM - Approximate departure time from Kings Island 8:30 PM - Approximate arrival back at Wise Center NO CHARGE! Tickets, lunch, and dinner are all included. If [...]

Sunday Hebrew #7

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 | Sacred Dimensions: What Is “Holiness”? | Rabbi Goodman

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

The Jewish tradition is rich with holy places, holy days, holy items, and even holy people. But what does it truly mean for something to be deemed “holy” within Jewish life? This course invites us to explore the spiritual significance of both time and space in Judaism, uncovering the inherent holiness in both. We will [...]

Downtown Lunch & Learn | What’s the Deal with Jews & Halloween? | Rabbi Goodman

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

In this class, we will journey through the history, folklore, and contemporary customs of Halloween; unraveling the diverse ways in which Jewish communities engage with the popular Western holiday. From discussing the origins of Halloween to exploring Jewish perspectives on themes like death, remembrance, and festive celebration, this class offers a unique lens through which [...]

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 [...]

Shabbat Under the Stars: A Camp-Inspired Family Experience

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Join us for a special Family Shabbat experience where we're bringing the magic of camp to our temple! Get ready for an evening filled with fun and connection as we gather around the campfire for s'mores and stories. Plus, dive into the spirit of camp with a mixer activity that will bring our community closer [...]

Volunteer at Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank

Sweet Cheeks 2331 Terhune Alley, Cincinnati, OH, United States

Sweet Cheeks is Cincinnati’s only nonprofit diaper bank whose mission is to promote dignity and health for people in need by increasing awareness of the need for, and access to, essential hygiene products.  Please join us in wrapping and packaging clean diapers for families living in Cincinnati and make a real difference in our community [...]

Parent Social: New Riff Distilling

New Riff Distilling 24 Distillery Way, Newport, KY

Leave the kids at home and join us for a fun Parent Social at New Riff Distilling! Enjoy two drinks, appetizers, and an optional distillery tour, all while connecting with new friends. This event is for parents of Kehillah-aged children. Space is limited, so be sure to register by October 29th! $9/pp New Riff Distilling [...]

Judaism 101 | Jewish Literatures and Texts (Session #4) | Rabbi Zachary Goodman

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Explore the vast landscape of Jewish literatures and texts, from ancient scriptures to modern writings. Discover how these texts have influenced Jewish life, spirituality, and identity throughout the ages. If you have seen Fiddler on the Roof then you know that we think of ourselves as the people of the book. This week, we will [...]

Kehillah #9

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Threes Class Meets

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

A Casual Hike at French Park with Women Thrive

French Park 3012 Section Road, Cincinnati

Join Women Thrive for an invigorating hike right down the road from Wise Temple at French Park! We'll gather for coffee and snacks then enjoy a hike together. In the case of bad weather we'll gather in the Temple lobby.

Sunday Hebrew #8

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

RUTKA: A New Musical & Behind the Scenes Exclusive

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park 962 Mt Adams Cir, Cincinnati

Join us for the world premiere of Rutka, a powerful indie-rock musical, at Cincinnati’s Playhouse in the Park. Inspired by the real diary of 14-year-old Rutka Laskier in 1943 in Poland, this moving production tells a story of hope, resilience, and resistance among teenagers in the Jewish Ghetto. For one afternoon only, Wise Temple community [...]

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 [...]

Talmud and Rabbinic Judaism Class

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

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 of Talmud study is [...]

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 [...]

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!

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!

First Grade Family Education Program

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Join us for a Havdalah Family Program, where First graders and their parent or special adult will connect with each other and other Wise families while learning the words, symbols, and meaning of Havdalah. Through engaging activities and self-guided station rotations, families will feel empowered to perform Havdalah in their own homes, seeing it as [...]

Kehillah #10

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Shomrei Olam Spent Battery & Light Bulb Collection

Wise Center, Amberley

Got spent batteries and light bulbs to recycle? Now’s your chance! All types of household batteries and light bulbs will be accepted. Volunteers from Shomrei Olam: Jewish Environmental Advocates of Cincinnati will be on hand to accept the products and take them to Batteries Plus, to be sent on to a recycling facility.

Sunday Hebrew #9

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 [...]