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?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, I love giving recommendations based on a job well […]
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 […]
The Miller Boys helped make Jewish mob history in Northern Kentucky
In 2019, I used Google to search for information on a Jewish Pittsburgh racketeer named Jacob “Jakie” Lerner. One of the first results the search engine returned was an excerpt […]
The Most Important Story I Will Ever Tell My Grandchildren
An Upstander in Nazi-occupied Berlin gave my husband the chance to be born. My sweethearts, You know I’ve told you many stories before, and read lots of books snuggled up […]
Jewish Business Network Small Batch Event Sells Out, Builds Community Connections
The Jewish Business Network (JBN) Cincinnati, powered by JVS Careers, hosted a sold-out Small Batch Networking Event on February 18, bringing together Jewish business professionals for an evening filled with […]
Do I Want To Know a Co-Worker’s Gossip?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, In casual conversation, a casual friend mentioned a major […]