Jewish Community Holds Vigil for Hostages in Gaza
On November 10, around 150 members of the Jewish community held a vigil in Washington Park in Over The Rhine at an installation for the 240 hostages – including 30 […]
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, […]
Investing Today for a More Vibrant Tomorrow
The horrific events in Israel on October 7th are galvanizing, mobilizing, and uniting Jewish people around the world, including right here in Cincinnati. For a long time, many of us have […]
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. […]
Issue 1, Part Two: Ohio Votes on Reproductive Freedom on November 7
Issue 1, part two, and if you’re feeling confused, critics claim that is on purpose. Following the outcome of the August special election when voters rejected Issue 1, a legislative […]