Rabbi Neil P.G. Hirsch, Senior Rabbi Successor “In the beginning,” reads the opening words of Genesis. "Let's start at the very beginning / A very good place to start,” sings Maria to the Von Trapp children. While Jewish tradition teaches that there is no true beginning or end in Torah study, we have to choose [...]
In partnership with the Ohio Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC-OH), Wise Temple’s Civic Engagement Committee is taking part in the nonpartisan Every Voice Every Vote campaign to ensure that all have equal say in decisions that impact their lives. Join us for an afternoon of civic-minded activities where we’ll be writing postcards to [...]
Join the Brotherhood for our monthly meeting and dinner. All men of Wise are welcome!
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 [...]
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 [...]
Women of Wise, along with local Honeyrun Farms and Bohman Bee Company, are delighted to offer affordable and sweet-tasting honey for you to share with your family and friends to welcome the new year. We're excited to bring back our popular Summer Honey, Hot Pepper Infused Honey, and Bourbon Infused Honey. Plus, we now offer [...]
Since 1991, Wise Temple has partnered with Found House Interfaith Housing Network (IHN), supporting Cincinnati families facing housing insecurity. For a week at a time, Wise Temple classrooms are transformed into cozy bedrooms, and the Program Room into a welcoming living room space, with volunteers welcoming, feeding, and creating community with Found House IHN guests [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
In partnership with the Ohio Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC-OH), Wise Temple’s Civic Engagement Committee and Women of Wise are taking part in the nonpartisan Every Voice Every Vote campaign to ensure that all have equal say in decisions that impact their lives. Join us for an afternoon of civic-minded activities where we’ll [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Join fellow guitarists learning and playing Jewish music, including Shabbat favorites, Israeli music and contemporary Jewish artists. Singers and percussionists are also welcome!
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 [...]
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 for students in Pre-K through 8th Grade begins on Sunday, September 8! Registration is currently open on the Wise Temple member portal.
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!
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Join the Brotherhood for our monthly meeting and dinner. All men of Wise are welcome!
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 [...]
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 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!
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 [...]
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!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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!
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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