Inside the Launch Party for The Kibbitz — A Bold New Jewish Podcast
On the evening of Tuesday, June 10, I sat behind one of three microphones, next to my friend and cohost Andrea Beck, prepared to kibbitz. The art of kibbitzing is […]
June 17, 2025
June 16, 2025
Landsman Says He Was On Minnesota Politician Shooter’s Hit List
Cincinnati’s Democratic Congressman Greg Landsman was one of more than 60 people whose name was on a “hit list” belonging to the man who killed a Minnesota state representative in […]
June 10, 2025
‘The Second Circumcision of Lili Rosen’ Makes Waves at Cincinnati Fringe Festival
Ex-Hasid transgender writer and actor Lili Rosen did not expect to have such a strong connection with Cincinnati when she submitted her one-woman show, The Second Circumcision of Lili Rosen, […]
June 6, 2025
Landsman Speaks Out After Devastating Antisemitic Attacks
In the wake of two violent attacks targeting the Jewish community- the fatal shooting of two Jews in Washington DC, and the firebombing of a hostage rally in Boulder, Colo., […]
May 23, 2025
Local Organization Statements On Washington, D.C. Shooting At Capital Jewish Museum
Several local Jewish organizations have released statements since the shooting deaths of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky on Wednesday, May 21, at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The […]
May 13, 2025
Swim Leagues are for “Grown-Ups” Too
The Mayerson JCC is participating in a summer swim league that the coach, Becca Blumer, calls a “beer league.” Grown-Up Swimming, a new semi-competitive adult swim league, is designed to […]
May 9, 2025
How and Why We Created The Kibbitz
Melissa and I have been friends and kibbitzing for a long time. And much of that friendship has taken place while we were supposed to be writing. Both of us […]
May 7, 2025
Matisyahu’s New Tour Faces Protests and Controversy
Throughout his career, the Jewish singer and rapper Matisyahu has faced canceled shows and protests over his support for Israel. Matisyahu is currently on his “Finding Zion” tour and is […]
April 29, 2025
Building a Legacy: Inside Rookwood Properties with Jeremy Kanter
Real estate is the family business. And for Jeremy Kanter, it started three generations ago. His grandfather, Bob Kanter, founded Rookwood Properties in 1966, managing distressed buildings outside Cincinnati. He […]
April 27, 2025
Virulent Antisemitic Vandalism Shuts Down Miamisburg Applebee’s on Saturday
This Story was originally published in The Dayton Jewish Observer. Customers heading to lunch at Applebee’s Grill and Bar at 105 N. Springboro Pike in Miamisburg on Saturday, April 26 […]