How Do I Make My 12-Step Program Feel More Jewish?
Do you have a question you’d like answered? Submit it anonymously here! Rabbi, I’m in a 12-step program, and sometimes it feels like it’s overly Christian. How can I take a […]
When Words Cross the Line: A Personal Reflection on Rising Antisemitism
Cincy Jewfolk encourages Opinion pieces offering diverse commentaries and perspectives. The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own. Jewfolk, Inc. does not necessarily endorse or support views, opinions, […]
Swim Leagues are for “Grown-Ups” Too
The Mayerson JCC is participating in a summer swim league that the coach, Becca Blumer, calls a “beer league.” Grown-Up Swimming, a new semi-competitive adult swim league, is designed to […]
The Jewish Jam Band Soul
Drawing from my experience leading my two-week class with ish Cincinnati about the intersection of Phish and modern Jewish practices, as well as attending over a dozen Phish shows I’ve […]
I went to the Matisyahu concert at Ludlow Garage, and Here’s How it Went
Cincy Jewfolk encourages Opinion pieces offering diverse commentaries and perspectives. The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own. Jewfolk, Inc. does not necessarily endorse or support views, opinions, […]
How and Why We Created The Kibbitz
Melissa and I have been friends and kibbitzing for a long time. And much of that friendship has taken place while we were supposed to be writing. Both of us […]
Matisyahu’s New Tour Faces Protests and Controversy
Throughout his career, the Jewish singer and rapper Matisyahu has faced canceled shows and protests over his support for Israel. Matisyahu is currently on his “Finding Zion” tour and is […]
Don’t Let the God You Don’t Believe In Get In the Way of the God You Can
Historian and futurist Yuval Noah Harari has become one of the most profound thinkers of the 21st century, examining the ancient past to predict and foreshadow what is yet to […]
Ask the Rabbi: Do Jews Really Control Hollywood?
Rabbi, Sometimes we hear grumblings about how Jews control Hollywood and the media. It does feel like there are a lot of Jews in movies and television. Why does this […]
Building a Legacy: Inside Rookwood Properties with Jeremy Kanter
Real estate is the family business. And for Jeremy Kanter, it started three generations ago. His grandfather, Bob Kanter, founded Rookwood Properties in 1966, managing distressed buildings outside Cincinnati. He […]