Ask A Rabbi: How do I talk about conversion with my partner?
Question: I am in a relationship with someone who isn’t Jewish. They were raised Catholic but don’t have any connection to organized religion. My Jewish identity is very important to […]
From Cincinnati to Israel: How Local Volunteers Are Making a Difference
By JD Krebs – Jewish National Fund Longtime Cincinnati resident Nina Paul has lost count of how many times she’s been to Israel. A Jewish National Fund-USA Ohio Valley Board […]
A Shared Cultural Ethic is an Ideal that Jews have Only Barely Gotten to Taste
When my uncle was a teenager, he became enthralled by Japanese culture. Over the decades that followed, he became fluent in Japanese, practiced the Japanese art of Kendo, and married […]
ADL, two legal firms, sue Blood Tribe hate group on behalf of Springfield for ‘campaign of harassment and intimidation’
By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer The Anti-Defamation League and two legal firms — Paul Weiss and Taft — filed a civil lawsuit on behalf of the city of […]
Neo-Nazis Wave Swastika Flags and Antisemitic Banner on I-75 Overpass
Around a dozen neo-nazis displayed swastika-emblazoned flags on an I-75 overpass between Lincoln Heights and Evendale. The neo-nazis wore balaclavas and red masks. Many were armed, and some openly carried […]
Sarah Habib’s Mission To Make Breathing Fun For Kids
Some people take a deep breath and find clarity. Others turn that breath into a movement. That’s precisely what happened when Sarah Habib left a corporate job in San Francisco […]
Ask a Rabbi: Every question deserves an answer…but also brings more questions
The Jewish people are known as Am Yisrael, which translates to “the people who wrestle with God.” We take very seriously our obligation to strive to make sense of our […]
Tu b’Shvat Is Not Just for Children: Mushroom Walnut Loaf with Mushroom Gravy
Tu b’Shvat, which begins Wednesday evening, February 12, is a beautiful holiday that offers deep meaning to us personally and as a people. Sadly, its celebration is often limited to […]
From Feb 1-27 the Jewish and Israeli Film Festival Has Something for Everyone
The Mayerson JCC Jewish and Israeli Film Festival returns entirely in person for the first time since the pandemic. All 12 films will have screenings at venues across Cincinnati, including […]
Photojournalist’s Book Portrays a Generation of Daily Life in Israel
Raised in Dayton, Larry Roberts hopes The Faces of Israel provides an understanding of Israeli diversity between 1982 and 2015. By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Over Larry Roberts’ […]