Guitar Circle
Wise Center 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OHJoin fellow guitarists learning and playing Jewish music, including Shabbat favorites, Israeli music and contemporary Jewish artists. Singers and percussionists are also welcome!
Join fellow guitarists learning and playing Jewish music, including Shabbat favorites, Israeli music and contemporary Jewish artists. Singers and percussionists are also welcome!
Step right up to Family Shabbat - Cincinnati Style, where we're bringing the flavors, fun, and spirit of the Queen City to our celebration! Enjoy a meaningful Shabbat service, followed by a Skyline Chili buffet and Graeter's Ice Cream Sundae Bar. Plus, meet Rosie Red and test your knowledge with Cincinnati Trivia. Don't forget to [...]
Join us for an interactive Family Education Program exploring the rich traditions of Passover! Discover the significance of the Exodus story, engage in matzah making, and participate in discussions about the Seder Plate and Passover customs. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your connection to Passover with your first grader!
Along with his work as Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible and the Languages of the Near East at Hebrew Union College, Daniel Fisher-Livne, Ph.D. is the Assistant General Editor for CCAR’s A New Torah Translation and Commentary for the Twenty-First Century. Dr. Fisher-Livne joins us to discuss the challenges of creating a complete and updated [...]
Since the inception of Jewish history (from Abraham and God to Theodor Herzl and Rabbi Isaac M. Wise), Jews have engaged in the art of deliberation, examination, and disagreement. Looking through the lenses of the Biblical Era, Rabbinic Era, and Modern Era, this class identifies and analyzes some of the most heated and consequential debates [...]
The 12th century was a time of great flux in history with the significant influences of Christian and Islamic cultures and their clash of power throughout the ancient world. One intrepid Jewish traveler, Benjmain of Tudela made his way from his native Spain to the Middle east, northern Mesopotamia, Persia, the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, [...]
Join the Brotherhood for our monthly meeting and dinner. All men of Wise are welcome!
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!
Families with children aged 0-12 are invited to Wise Temple for an engaging and interactive Family Passover Seder. The joyful evening will feature music, dinner, activities, and more. $20/Member Adult; $12/Member Child $36/Guest Adult; $20/Guest Child
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 [...]
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 [...]
The 12th century was a time of great flux in history with the significant influences of Christian and Islamic cultures and their clash of power throughout the ancient world. One intrepid Jewish traveler, Benjmain of Tudela made his way from his native Spain to the Middle east, northern Mesopotamia, Persia, the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, [...]
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 necessary, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Celebrate Passover with this unique seder experience, featuring plenty of wine and a gourmet catered dinner. Join with young adults from all around the city for this special evening of learning, sharing, and Jewish Joy! $36 per person.
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 [...]
Yehudah Amichai is one of the most important poets in the history of the State of Israel, capturing the essence of Israeli identity and the Jewish past like no other. Join Matt Check, Director of Lifelong Learning, to explore and marvel at some of Amichai's most famous works.
Why is seven years such an important span of time in Judaism, and why does it recur as a motif in Jewish literature? During the first session of this class, we will read and discuss the short story “The First Seven Years” by Bernard Malamud. During the second session we will read selected short essays [...]
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!
Explore Israel's rich customs and traditions in anticipation of Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut! Together we will engage in thoughtful discussions and creative activities that deepen our understanding of Israel's significance to the Jewish people. We'll enjoy authentic Israeli cuisine, embrace the spirit of hope symbolized by Hatikvah, and celebrate our enduring connection to our [...]
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 [...]
Yehudah Amichai is one of the most important poets in the history of the State of Israel, capturing the essence of Israeli identity and the Jewish past like no other. Join Matt Check, Director of Lifelong Learning, to explore and marvel at some of Amichai's most famous works.
Why is seven years such an important span of time in Judaism, and why does it recur as a motif in Jewish literature? During the first session of this class, we will read and discuss the short story “The First Seven Years” by Bernard Malamud. During the second session we will read selected short essays [...]
Join fellow guitarists learning and playing Jewish music, including Shabbat favorites, Israeli music and contemporary Jewish artists. Singers and percussionists are also welcome!
Join us for a family-friendly dinner followed by Kehillah Shabbat, a special traditional service featuring the musical talents of our Kehillah students, cultivated through our enriching music program. This service highlights the dedication of our students, showcasing their hard work and engagement in both Kehillah and music. It will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate [...]
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating Rabbi Kamrass’ favorite things—delicious food, gaga, carnival games, and music! Fun for all ages, from 0 to 100, with plenty of surprises in store. Don’t miss out—register by Wednesday, April 30th!
Reform Judaism is sometimes considered “prophetic Judaism,” but what does that really mean? Join us as we read texts from the Book of Prophets, analyzing bold calls for social justice and unpacking some more challenging ideologies. Together we will discuss what the role of prophecy might be in our world today, and what messages we [...]
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 [...]
Join the Brotherhood for our monthly meeting and dinner. All men of Wise are welcome!
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!
Celebrate the end of the school year and the arrival of summer with a special YoFI Shababa Summer Send-Off! Weather permitting, we'll gather outside for our Shababa service and then have some fun in the sun at the playground while enjoying some summer treats.
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 [...]
Reform Judaism is sometimes considered “prophetic Judaism,” but what does that really mean? Join us as we read texts from the Book of Prophets, analyzing bold calls for social justice and unpacking some more challenging ideologies. Together we will discuss what the role of prophecy might be in our world today, and what messages we [...]
S.Y. Agnon is perhaps somewhere between Shakespeare and Faulkner when it comes to the literature of The State of Israel. Join Matt Check to hear about the extraordinary life of this Nobel prize winner and one the most important writers in modern Jewish history.
Come light up the night at Brotherhood’s annual Lag B’Omer bonfire, open to all adults of the congregation! Lag B’Omer, which falls between Pesach and Shavuot, is celebrated with bonfires in Israel, and we’ll do the same at the fire pit in Wise Center’s South field. We’ll light the fire at sundown, come any time. [...]
A special Shabbat service at Plum Street Temple honoring Rabbi Kamrass.
A celebration for Rabbi Kamrass and his family as we honor his 40 years of service to Wise Temple in style!
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 [...]
Yehudah Amichai is one of the most important poets in the history of the State of Israel, capturing the essence of Israeli identity and the Jewish past like no other. Join Matt Check, Director of Lifelong Learning, to explore and marvel at some of Amichai's most famous works.
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 [...]
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