Staring Death in the Face: the Troubling Yet Vital Themes of Yom Kippur
“On Rosh Hashanah it is written, on Yom Kippur it is sealed; how many shall pass away and how many shall be born. Who shall live and who shall die.” […]
October 1, 2025
September 15, 2025
Asking for Time Off for the High Holidays: Last Minute Edition
The high holidays are just one week away. Rosh Hashanah begins the evening of Sept. 22, and Yom Kippur on Oct. 1st, and if you haven’t already asked to get […]
August 22, 2025
High Holiday Guide 5786/2025
Believe it or not the High Holidays are just a month away! Cincinnati offers a diverse array of services and events for the High Holidays. Whether you’re interested in a […]
July 25, 2025
Vegetarian Ideas for the Nine Days
Tofu Chocolate Mousse & Cheese Soufflé Unless you are part of an observant community, you might not notice that we Jews are acknowledging a period of mourning right now. Yes, […]
June 6, 2025
Why Do Some Holidays Get Two Days?
Do you have a question you’d like to ask the Rabbi? Submit it anonymously here! Rabbi, I was looking at a Jewish calendar this month and it said that Shavuot […]
May 30, 2025
Tips For Celebrating Shavuot This Year
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, Any tips for celebrating Shavuot this year? Signed, Screaming […]
May 27, 2025
Fondue for Shavuot
Classic Cheese Fondue & Chocolate Fondue Shavuot (shah-vu-ote), which begins Sunday evening, June 1, is the second of our three pilgrimage holidays – Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot. It comes seven […]
April 22, 2025
A Holiday for Strays – An Insider’s Look at Jewfolk’s Holiday Matching Program
A friend who has been to two of my Seders says mine is the table for strays. I guess they’re right. And I like it that way. I’m a bit […]
April 11, 2025
Ask a Rabbi: Kitniyot on Passover
Do you have a question you’d like answered? Submit it anonymously here! Rabbi, I have heard that some Jews don’t eat rice or corn during Passover, while others do. How do […]
December 16, 2024
The Perfect Latke
This column is going to be controversial. Sorry. Not sorry. In my opinion, you are probably making latkes wrong. It’s not your fault. This time of year, EVERYBODY is telling […]