Carrying the Burden: Taking a Stand Against Antisemitism
I found out about my Jewish heritage a couple of months ago after participating in a genetic study at a local hospital that left me with more questions than answers. […]
Never Again is Now
Co-authored by Interim Chief Executive Officer David Wise and Jackie Congedo, Chief External Relations & Community Engagement Officer, originally published in the Cincinnati Enquirer It’s no exaggeration to say that […]
Imagine In Jewishness
There is a certain beautiful magic to raising Jewish children without ever having been a Jewish child myself. My two children are Jewish because I chose to be Jewish before […]
The Challenges of Social Media Post 10/7
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, I have some Facebook friends who seemed to have […]
Cooking to Keep Close: Roni Heyman and her Crispy Cauliflower Scnitzel
For many, cooking can be very meaningful and nostalgic. We cook a dish that evokes memories of times gone by, or that makes us think of someone dear to us. […]
Three Weeks of War: Living in the New Reality
Israeli radio stations broadcast an alert when missiles are launched from Gaza or Lebanon into Israeli towns and cities. It goes like this: Dededum (dramatic drums) Alert: (name of city, […]
How “The Wrong Generation” is Proving that “Am Yisrael Chai”
When the editor of Cincy Jewfolk reached out to me on October 9th to ask if I’d be interested in writing something about the horrific massacre that happened just two […]
Cincinnati Expat in Israel gives a Call to Action
I’ve been more active on social media in the last 2.5 weeks than in the previous 2.5 years. My energy levels are constantly fluctuating while living through this nightmare. I’m […]
But What Should I Be? Halloween: A Time of Reflection
Halloween and Purim. Two times a year, one secular, one Jewish, during which we are invited to dress in costumes and play at being someone – or something – else. […]
Dear Babka: How do I break it to my orthodox parents that I no longer want to keep kosher?
Dear Babka, I grew up in an Orthodox home. I love the memories I have of growing up and keeping Shabbat, the values that were instilled in me, and the […]