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 […]
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 […]
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; […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]