Fitting for a King: The David Story for a New Generation
When I told my mother that I went to see the new David movie, her first question was, “Was it super Christian?” It wasn’t an unreasonable question. As I sat […]
The Kitchen’s Winter Allure
This is the time to embrace international flavors.
My Trip to the Mikvah As An Infertile, Non-Orthodox Woman
Growing up, I never thought someone like me would go to the mikvah. I grew up on the Jersey shore, an area with a mix of Jews of all levels […]
Animated Long Story Short Brings Heart, Hilarity
When I first heard of Long Story Short, I was very intrigued by its premise as an animated show centered on a Jewish family. It checked off one of my […]
Hallmark Channel Gifts Oy To The World To Jewish Viewers For Hanukkah
A veritable Hanukkah miracle, The Hallmark Channel interrupts its December Christmasaplaooza with one new Jewish-focused movie every season. This year’s offering, aimed at the Interfaith crowd, is Oy To The World, […]
Nuremberg Is Both A History Lesson & A Cautionary Tale About Unchecked Despots
May 7, 1945, is not as well-known as other World War II dates such as Pearl Harbor or D-Day. But its significance – that Spring day 80 years ago is […]
You Applied and are Waiting or have Early Admittance: Now What?
You spent the fall months applying, or supporting someone who was applying, to various colleges. Maybe you’ve narrowed it down to three schools, maybe you still have a top ten, […]
Our Jewish Community Can No Longer Afford to Tiptoe Around the Issues of the Day
As a rabbi, politics can be a very dangerous subject. On the one hand, ignoring America’s political landscape risks rendering the work we do in the synagogue tone-deaf and oblivious. […]
How Do I Manage Inbox Chaos Before The Holidays?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, Between the made-up promotional holidays of Black Friday, Cyber […]
Make A New Connection Through The Chai Conversation Project
Just as our individual health is profoundly impacted by many small, routine choices that add up, so too is community wellbeing. Cincinnati Jewish Experience (CJX) has launched a new program […]