FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: Chocolate Shabbat

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Celebrate Shabbat with your Wise Temple community! Enjoy a child-friendly meal, casual service, and chocolate buffet! Cost: $10/family for members, $36/family for non-members

Tuesdays with Torah: How We Read (and Misread) the Bible

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Most readers of the Bible tend to take it literally, in part because they want to take it seriously. Yet its words and lessons can seem conflicting, its theology confounding and its context too complex. But to read the Bible literally is to diminish its significance, for it was written by those who took life [...]

A One-Woman Performance: The Life and Loves of Selma Bondi Wise

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

We know Reverend Dr. Isaac Mayer Wise as the man who pioneered American Reform Judaism, but what about the power behind the proverbial throne? Learn about the two women who motivated and inspired him. His second wife, Selma Bondi Wise (as performed by rabbinical student Rachael Houser) weaves the tale of his adventuresome partnership with [...]

Tuesdays with Torah: A Jewish Perspective on Jesus

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

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 [...]

Adult Engagement Purim Party: Dinner, Drinks & Improv!

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Come for the spiel, stay for the meal…and much more! Enjoy a festive Purim celebration with your Wise Temple family and friends. The evening begins with a congregation-wide spiel featuring a Taylor Swift theme. Wear your favorite concert attire and sing along to Esther’s Story! After the spiel, enjoy dinner, following which our group will [...]

Family Purim Celebration & Dinner: “Taylor’s Version”

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Come for the spiel, stay for the meal! Join us for an evening of family-friendly Purim festivities, featuring a Taylor Swift-inspired spiel. Wear your best TSwift concert attire, enjoy making groggers, masks, and even friendship bracelets, and sing along to Esther’s Story, told with melodies of your favorite Taylor Swift songs. Following the spiel, enjoy [...]

YoFI Shababa and Purim Brunch Party

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

After a special Shababa service featuring costume wearing and grogger shaking, we will celebrate Purim with a full brunch from The Bagelry and Purim activities. Dressing up is highly encouraged!

Tuesdays with Torah: A Jewish Perspective on Jesus

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

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 [...]