Where Prayer Goes to Die; Heeding Heschel’s Invitation to More Meaningful Worship
Over the past four years, I have read an average of 100 books per year. As someone who loves stories, I am struck by the conundrum of wanting to take […]
The Jewish Drinking Show: America’s Kosher Brewery & Bakery
Although there are thousands of breweries in America, and even dozens of them are certified kosher, only one is also a kosher bakery! Long Beach Beer Lab and Long Beach […]
Landsman and Sonza Spar in Fiery First Debate
U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman (D) and Orlando Sonza (R) sparred over antisemitism and the Israel-Hamas war in a fiery debate on Monday night. Over 300 people packed into the Mayerson […]
Plan Ahead for a Stress-Free Rosh Hashana
Somehow, it doesn’t matter how late Rosh Hashana comes, it always seems to catch us by surprise. Three years ago, the Jewish New Year started the evening of Labor Day. […]
High Holiday Guide 5785/2024
It is hard to believe, but the High Holidays are right around the corner, and 5785 beckons. Cincy Jewfolk is giving you a comprehensive guide to the High Holiday services […]
The Jewish Drinking Show: Man Seders
This week on the Jewish Drinkin Show: Man Seders. Man Seders have previously received coverage in such publications as The Forward (“Is the ‘Man Seder’ Wrong?”) and The Wall Street Journal (“‘Man Seders’ […]
Representing Judaism on College Campuses is No Small Task…Luckily a Jew is Never Alone
By the second week of September, most college students have started to get settled into their dorms, classes, and new routines. It is an exciting, discombobulating experience, especially for Freshmen […]
Holocaust and Humanity Center Announce Free Admission every January
Thanks to Cincinnati donors, the Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center will offer free admission every January. The HHC and the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati made the announcement […]
What is Jlive (and Why is Everybody Talking About It?)
Jlive — Cincinnati’s new central hub for Jewish events — is the JCC and Jewish Federation’s latest venture in online programming and registration after sunsetting Cincy Vine. “Cincy Vine was […]
Jewish Family Service Awarded Grant for Adult Day Services Program
The Alzheimer’s Association Center for Dementia Respite Innovation awarded Cincinnati Jewish Family Services a $147,206 grant. The grant will help fund care for dementia patients and their caregivers. According to […]