‘Kinky Boots’ Struts with Defiant Joy
The Tony Award-Winning Musical ‘Kinky Boots’ — the brainchild of 1980s pop star Cyndi Lauper and Jewish gaytriarch, Harvey Fierstein — is now playing at The Carnegie Theatre in Covington, Ky. until August 19!
Jewish Values and Ethics in Politics at Elected Officials’ Town Hall
The Jewish Community Relations Council and Cincinnati chapter of the American Jewish Committee brought City Councilman Mark Jeffreys, State Rep. Dani Isaacsohn, and Congressman Greg Landsman together for a town hall at the Mayerson JCC.
Holocaust and Humanities Center Upstander Weekend Challenges, Uplifts, and Celebrates
The Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanities Center held its Upstander Awards ceremony on June 11, celebrating 25 finalists for good deeds that serve the Cincinnati community and combat hate […]
Public Defender takes on Systemic Inequities in Campaign for Judge
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 […]
The Battered Boichiks of Softball: Competitive Camaraderie since 1945
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 […]
Theater Returns to the Mayerson JCC
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, […]
AJC’s Simon Lazarus Jr. Awards Honor High School Students’ Public Service
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 […]
UC Professor Takes On Jewish Intergenerational Humor In First Book
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 […]
New Skirball Exhibit Showcases ‘Grayscale Of Identity’ Through The Color Blue
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 […]
Behind The Scenes At The Columns, The Jewish Event Space In Findlay Market
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 […]