Arts & Culture
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: Less Than Kosher
Esquire Theatre 320 Ludlow Ave, CincinnatiAt 20, Viv was a promising young singer. At 30, her failing music career has forced her back into her mother's basement. But when this self-proclaimed "Bad Jew” lands into a job as a Cantor at her family's synagogue, she’s thrown into a wild ride of illicit affairs, tense family drama, and self discovery. **Content […]
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival Closing Night: The Story of Annette Zelman
Cincinnati Union Terminal 1301 Western Ave, CincinnatiAnnette Zelman, an art student living in Paris in the early 1940s, and her Catholic classmate, Jean, fall in love and dream of the life they could build together. What follows is a tale of love and resistance that plumbs the depths of human passion, prejudice, and betrayal. **SPECIAL FEATURE** Ticket includes a closing night […]
How To: Nosh with Jake Cohen
The Columns 109 W Elder St, Cincinnati**Join friends or make new ones during this delicious evening with bestselling cookbook author Jake Cohen!** Admission includes a cooking demo presented by Jake Cohen featuring conversation on all things cooking, life, and Judaism, one drink ticket, and hors d'oeuvres prepared by Rotem Greniman (Catering by Rotem) utilizing Jake’s recipes. View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7035
Jewish Music Festival Concert 3: Music From Auschwitz
Mayerson JCC 8485 Ridge Ave, Cincinnati Ridge Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, United StatesThis concert features music from Auschwitz curated by (https://smtd.umich.edu/profiles/patricia-hall/) from the University of Michigan. (https://www.avishay-shalom.com/) will lead the (https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=cincinnati+chamber+orchestra&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8) performing this unique music. Acclaimed saxophonist Rick VanMatre will be performing his two compositions that he dedicated to Holocaust survivors and performed in the International Meeting Center at Auschwitz. On display will be Anna Socha VanMatre’s […]
Sword Guild
Mayerson JCC 8485 Ridge Ave, Cincinnati Ridge Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States**MONDAYS | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm** _Ages 8 - 13_ Develop grace, power, and agility at Sword Guild! Partnered with the Queen City Sword Guild, combine athletics with history and learn introductory techniques to sword play and sparring. All equipment is provided! View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6989
Jewish Book Series: Picture in the Sand by Peter Blauner
Peter Blauner's epic Picture in the Sand is a sweeping intergenerational saga told through a grandfather's passionate letters to his grandson. Peter Blauner will join us virtually to speak about his novel. View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6046 Click here to join the Zoom livestream. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82442796269?pwd=P4J1TapZbL7wOquKhaVmgVmUm5mtcN.1
Creative Dance
Mayerson JCC 8485 Ridge Ave, Cincinnati Ridge Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States**Thursdays** **| 11:00 am - 11:45 am** _Ages 3 - 5_ An introductory dance class taught by Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy where students will learn the basics to dance and movement. Dancers will enjoy exploring movement through music and games, all while building social skills, flexibility, and strength. View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6990
Jewish Music Festival Marc Lavry 120th Anniversary Concert
Mayerson JCC 8485 Ridge Ave, Cincinnati Ridge Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, United StatesCelebrating Israeli composer Marc Lavry’s 120th anniversary, (https://7hillssymphony.org/) will perform an orchestral concert featuring him, along with Avshalomov and Bloch. Violin professor from NKU (https://www.williamherzog.com/) will join us performing Baal Shem Suite. **Program:** Aaron Avshalomov: Four Biblical Tableaux Ernest Bloch: Baal Shem Suite Marc Lavry: Negev, Symphonic Poem Marc Lavry: Emek, Symphonic Poem **Performers:** Seven […]
A One-Woman Performance: The Life and Loves of Selma Bondi Wise
Isaac M. Wise Temple - Wise Center 8329 Ridge Road, CincinnatiWe know Reverend Dr. Isaac Mayer Wise as the man who pioneered American Reform Judaism, but what about the power behind the proverbial throne? Learn about the two women who motivated and inspired him. His second wife, Selma Bondi Wise (as performed by rabbinical student Rachael Houser) weaves the tale of his adventuresome partnership with […]
The Art and Artifacts of Rockdale Temple Led by Abby Schwartz
Rockdale Temple 8501 Ridge Ave, CincinnatiJoin Rockdale board member Abby Schwartz, curatorial consultant of the Skirball Museum, for a tour of K.K. Bene Israel Rockdale Temple's artworks and artifacts. Please RSVP with the link below. All are welcome! https://www.rockdaletemple.org/event/artandartifacts