For Samantha Silverstein standing up for what’s right comes naturally. The public defender, University of Cincinnati College of Law professor, recently launched her campaign for Hamilton County municipal court judge. Silverstein draws […]
Every spring and summer, the Mayerson Jewish Community Center facilitates one of its longest-running programs: the men’s softball league – started in 1945. Players – ranging in age from late […]
After nearly two decades of absence, the Mayerson JCC’s recent showing of Aladdin Jr marks the return of the J’s theater program. With the show, and an expanding offerings of classes, […]
Student finalists, their families, and members of the Cincinnati chapter of the American Jewish Committee met on May 11 for the annual Simon Lazarus Jr. award ceremony. Held at Rockdale […]
For Jennifer Caplan, assistant professor in the University of Cincinnati Judaic Studies department, Jewish humor has been foundational to her life and career.“My dad had gone to clown college, he was a […]
A new art exhibit, “Beyond Borders: The Art of Siona Benjamin,” opened at the Cincinnati Skirball Museum on April 20. It features the multifaceted work of Indian-American Jewish artist Siona Benjamin, known […]
A walk through downtown Cincinnati is like taking a trip down a historic memory lane. From sculpture, to murals, to historic plaques, Cincinnatians – including Jewish Cincinnatians – are proud of […]
When asked why they opened a kosher cafe in Cincinnati in 2022, Yair and Lainey Richler both seemed to be in agreement: “It was a no-brainer,” Lainey said. Yair grew up […]
This is a classic, but one thing from Pirke Avot, Chapters of the Fathers, is this passage: ‘It is not your duty to complete the work…’” quoted Talia Lavin. “Nor […]
Ish (stylized as ish), the Cincinnati Jewish cultural engagement organization, has a new home. On Jan. 19, ish held an open house & fundraiser for its new ish Garage in the heart of Cincinnati’s Northside neighborhood. […]