Purim, October 7, and Holocaust Inversion
This year, one passage in the Book of Esther is particularly poignant. Before Haman could carry out his deadly plot to “destroy, massacre, and exterminate the Jews, young and old, […]
When Can I let My Kids Roam The Synagogue?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, How old and/or what behaviors should kids have before […]
Jewish Drinking Show: Later Aharonim on Purim Drinking
This week on the Jewish Drinking Show, Rabbi Drew welcomes returning guest Rabbi David Fried for another episode on Purim drinking. This time, they discuss the later Aharonim, the 18th-19th […]
Antisemitic Banner Found on Columbia Parkway
A homemade banner bearing the message “Save Ireland From the Jews” was discovered hanging above Columbia Parkway on March 16. The banner was on a pedestrian walkway on the westbound […]
A Modern Purim Playlist
Mike Boberg, the Director of Impact Assessment at the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati, has curated an extensive Purim playlist on Spotify, focusing on a contemporary interpretation of the holiday’s traditional […]
Jewish Drinking Show: 16th-17th Century Rabbis On Purim-Drinking
This week on the Jewish Drinking Show, Rabbi Drew continues his exploration of Purim-Drinking. This time, he delves into the views of 16th-17th Century Rabbis with returning guest Rabbi David […]
The Zone of Interest: An Experience from the Other Side of the Wall
The art of Holocaust film is an art that must be done with expert precision and understanding. The genre of Holocaust film is expansive, including nine-hour-long documentaries such as Shoah […]
How Do I Retrieve A Lost Item From A Shiva House?
Dear Miriam, I can’t find my earbuds. I’ve retraced my steps, and the only place I think they could be are the shiva house I went to earlier this week. […]
City Council Calls for a Humanitarian Ceasefire
Cincinnati City Council passed a resolution on the Israel-Hamas war that calls for the release of the hostages, a humanitarian ceasefire, and unrestricted aid. “Expressing Cincinnati City Council’s sympathy of […]
Jewish Drinking Show: Purim Drunkenness
With Purim fast approaching, enjoy the next part of the Jewish drinking show’s Purim Series. This week, Rabbi Drew is joined by Rabbi David Fried to discuss Purim Drunkenness. Drinking […]