We just dropped the final episode of the first season of Cincy Jewfolk’s Stories from the Tribe podcast — and what a season it’s been!
Over the past 12 weeks, we’ve had the privilege of sharing a new collection of powerful, heartfelt, funny, and deeply personal stories from 12 incredible Jewish women in the Cncinnati Jewish community.
Each storyteller brought something unique to the mic, and together, they wove a rich and relatable tapestry of Jewish motherhood, daughterhood, identity, joy, heartbreak, and resilience.
From big belly laughs to tearful moments to quiet reflections that lingered long after the episodes ended, Season 1 offered all of us something to hold onto.
Catch Up Anytime
If you haven’t tuned in yet — don’t worry. Every episode from Season 1 is available now, wherever you get your podcasts.
Whether you’re listening for the first time or replaying your favorite story, these voices will stay with you.
Listen to “Stories From The Tribe: Cincinnati” on Spreaker.
Listen here or search “Cincy Jewfolk’s Stories from the Tribe podcast” on your favorite podcast platform.
The inaugural cast of Stories from the Tribe: Cincinnati. (Photo by Becca Hunter)
Coming in 2026: The Cincinnati Stories from the Tribe Live Show Returns!
We’re so happy to share that Cincy Jewfolk’s Stories from the Tribe live show will return to the bima on November 9th, 2026 for our second annual live storytelling show!
There’s nothing quite like being in the room together — hearing stories unfold in real time, feeling the emotion ripple through the audience, and experiencing the magic of bearing witness to stories as a community.
We can’t wait to welcome the next cast of storytellers to the bima.
Our wonderful emcee, Jackie Congedo at our 2025 show. (Photo by Becca Hunter)
Want to Be One of Them?
Auditions will open in March 2026, and we want to hear from YOU (yes, you!).
We’re looking for stories from a wide range of voices, backgrounds, and experiences — because our community is made richer when more of us are heard.
Whether you’re telling a story about your own experience as a Jewish mother or reflecting on the one who raised you, your bubbe, your mother in law, etc.– if it’s real and meaningful to you, it’s the kind of story we want on the bima.
This is what makes a great Stories from the Tribe story.
- About 5 minutes long when read aloud
- Focused on a specific moment in time
- Rich in detail, emotion, and honesty
- Connected to the experience of being or having a Jewish mother, bubbe, mother in law, etc
- Told in your voice, just the way you’d share it out loud with a friend
We’ll share full audition details in the next few weeks — and our newsletter subscribers will be the first to know.
Be sure to sign up here so you don’t miss a thing.
Ifat Lahyani, a 2025 Stories from the Tribe Cincinnati storyteller on the bima! (Photo by Becca Hunter).
Know Someone Who Should Audition?
If a name popped into your head while reading this — text them. Email them. Send them this article.
Sometimes all it takes is someone saying, “You should do this.”
Thank You for Listening
We’re so proud of the stories we’ve been able to share through this podcast.
To every listener, every storyteller, and every supporter: thank you for helping us build this space for Jewish women’s voices to shine.
We’ll be back soon with more stories, more laughter, more tears — and more Stories from the Tribe moments.
Until then, listen to the podcast – it’s the best way to get a feel for the show and the kinds of stories we cast in it!