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University of Cincinnati Students for Justice in Palestine Chapter Announces It Faces Suspension
The University of Cincinnati (UC) chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) announced on July 12 that it is facing disciplinary action over its April 21 protest of an on-campus event focused on the Abraham Accords. The chapter is now soliciting testimony and video to fight the sanction through the website of YUSRA, a Cincinnati nonprofit co-founded by the same non-student activist who led the chants that day.
Café Alma Acquires Sweet Butter Bakery
Café Alma owners Lainey and Yair Richler have acquired Sweet Butter Bakery, adding its established line of kosher Jewish baked goods to the Pleasant Ridge café. According to Lainey Richler, Sweet Butter’s pastries will continue to be produced at the bakery’s Shepherd Drive location. Café Alma will continue making its breads and bagels while incorporating Sweet Butter favorites into the café’s broader bakery selection.
Isaac Grand Grapples With UK Antisemitism
While there is about 3,700 miles between Devon, UK and Cincinnati, OH there are a
shocking amount of similarities between two Jews from those places. I’ve known Isaac Grand
for over two years now; meeting at a Matisyahu concert, turning into friendship and now both of
us work together for StandWithUs UK. But before we get there, we need to go back to our
childhoods first.
New Name, Familiar Riverfront Appeal at Cincinnati Lager House
Formerly known as Moerlein Lager House, The Cincinnati Lager House still gives visitors one of the best seats in the city. Set along the riverfront near Smale Riverfront Park, The Banks, and Great American Ball Park, the brewery-restaurant offers wide views, attentive service, and a lively downtown setting.
Israeli Baseball Shows Off Cincinnati’s Jewish Talent
On Thursday evening, July 16, the smell of popcorn filled the Mayerson JCC as Cincinnati’s Jewish baseball community gathered to watch Israel Swings for Gold. Before the lights went down, David Harris looked across a room filled with Hebrew day school alumni, JCC softball players and supporters of Israel and called the program “a true
Record Attendance at J Classic
On June 11, over 400 community members gathered at Losantiville Country Club for the JCC’s J Classic. The event, historically a golf event, now includes women’s and men’s tennis and pickleball. Other activities include Canasta and Mahj, which have also seen an increase in participation.
Young Washington Finds a Leader in the Making
The title Young Washington contains its own corrective. Before George Washington became the commanding figure preserved in portraits, monuments, and national memory, he was young—ambitious, inexperienced, eager for distinction, and capable of serious error.
Hate Motivated Arson Attack Not Linked To Popular Jewish Summer Camp
Investigators believe the fire began shortly after midnight on July 10 when an unknown arsonist set fire to the Israeli flag hanging outside a vacant building at 195 S. Main Street. The flames spread through much of the former antique store, causing more than $150,000 in damage. According to town officials, burn patterns indicate the fire started where the flag hung, investigators do not believe the fire was accidental, and no accelerants were used. The FBI has joined the investigation. No suspects have been identified, and the motive remains under investigation.
Creating a Field of Belonging
In Bet Shemesh, on a dusty stretch of ground between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, a baseball field has been taking shape for a decade. Today it is mostly graded earth, some turf, and light towers. Soon, it will be the only regulation ballfield in Israel with a stadium to match: two thousand seats, dedicated youth
‘Lucky Strike’ Measures Honor by Words and Deeds
Directed by Rod Davis Lurie, Lucky Strike stars Scott Eastwood as Castle, a soldier whose path through the snow becomes more than a fight for survival. Eastwood gives him a restrained physical presence suited to the role, allowing Castle’s character to emerge through movement, judgment, and endurance rather than speeches. The wartime structure is familiar: one man, limited resources, hostile ground, and the constant possibility of discovery. Yet the film works best when it looks beyond escape and asks what honor looks like when the surrounding world has become dishonorable.