Unofficially Officially – – – – – Jewish
When my daughter’s birth certificate still hadn’t arrived a month later, I knew I had to bite the bullet and call the Ministry. After 57 minutes on hold, I was […]
Pro-Palestinian Activists Force Resignations From Cincinnati Pride
Two prominent leaders of queer Jewish life in Cincinnati abruptly resigned from their positions with Cincinnati Pride after facing harassment and violent threats over their support for Israel. Cincinnati Pride […]
Cincy Fringe Show Explores Jewish Identity Through Comedy
Co-writers Nell Adkins and Elizabeth Sacktor’s new play, “Esther Made Me Do It,” explores Jewish and queer identity. Sacktor directed the play, which stars Adkins and collaborator Helen Sher. “Esther […]
The Creamy Whip Ten Commandments
Shavuot is fast approaching the holiday celebrating the receiving of the law on Mount Sinai. In some cruel irony, Ashkenazi Jews, a population that has some of the worst guts […]
13 Pieces Of Advice For Planning A B’Mitzvah
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Readers, My daughter’s bat mitzvah was this past Shabbat, and it was, […]
We are What We Pay Attention To…And It Sure Feels Like Antisemitism Is Getting a Pass
In an attention economy like ours, what we pay attention to becomes what we endorse. We may strive to be deep thinkers, highly cultured, and sophisticated. Yet, we can’t help […]
AJC Cincinnati Celebrates 80 years and Welcomes New Leadership during Annual Meeting
“We exist to fight hate and advocate for issues that matter to the Jewish people” noted outgoing AJC Cincinnati President Carolyn Gilbert at the 80th annual meeting of American Jewish […]
Lives Of Tavernkeeping Jews In 18th And 19th Century Poland
This week on the Jewish Drinking show, Rabbi Drew welcomes Professor Glenn Dynner to discuss Jewish tavernkeepers in 18th—and 19th-century Poland. Professor Dynner currently serves as Director of the Bennett Center […]
Federation Takes Stock of Post Oct. 7 Efforts at Annual Meeting
Over 300 people gathered at the Mayerson JCC on May 22 for the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati’s 128th annual meeting. The meeting provided a platform for the Federation to reflect […]
How Do I Set Boundaries With My Jewish Colleagues?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, I work in the Jewish education sector at an […]