Finding My Community in the Midwest
The best part of moving to Cincinnati is the vibrant, engaging, and welcoming Jewish culture. When we decided to relocate from Orlando to the Midwest in 2025, safety and community […]
Finding Community Between the Bagels and the Playground
When I think about the Jew-ish experiences that have stuck with me the most, they are not always the ones you’d expect. They are the casual gatherings. Long summer days […]
Mah Jongg and Community: A Strategy for Better Cognitive Health
Mah Jongg, or simply “Mahj,” has recently exploded across the country, and there are many reasons why. For those unfamiliar, Mahj is a multiplayer tile game that combines strategy and […]
We Don’t Look Like the Golden Generation And That’s the Point
Every generation of the Jewish people has its critics, and ours is no exception. By traditional measures like Jewish education, community involvement, connection to faith, and commitment to Jewish values […]
The Wilderness Within: Men, Vulnerability, and the Oldest Shame Spiral in History
My seventh-grade Spanish teacher arranged a conference with my mom and me to discuss my progress in class. She told us that while I was doing fine, mostly B’s, she […]
Marc Shaiman’s Lively, Fun Memoir Shares Extraordinary Moments in a Half Century of Showbiz
Picture the 91st Academy Awards in February 2019 when Bette Midler, accompanied by lyricist, composer and music producer Marc Shaiman (When Harry Met Sally; South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut; […]
Cincinnati’s Next Rabbinical Impetus Is Coming
In 1950, when the merger of Hebrew Union College (founded in Cincinnati in 1875) and the Jewish Institute of Religion (founded in New York City in 1922) was formally signed, […]
Is Sharing Negative Experiences Lashon Hara?
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School Community Honors Ben Bader with Basketball Court Dedication
Rockwern Academy honored the life and legacy of alumnus Ben Bader (z”l) on Wednesday, May 13, dedicating the school’s basketball court in his memory following his passing in October 2025. […]
‘Pirkei Avot’ Offers A Guide To Living as a Mensch
I put the box with my new computer part on the table in the salon, relieved that it had at last arrived. Meanwhile, my cleaner was busy sweeping and washing […]