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A Case For Leaving the House
I’ll admit it — it’s cold. It’s the kind of cold that makes you feel like staying in is the sensible choice. The kind where you sit on your couch with your blanket, your tea, and those pajamas that were never meant to be seen by anyone you respect.
And listen, that’s fine for a day or two. But if you’re waiting for a Level 3 to justify leaving the house — that’s a red flag. What you really need, every once in a while, is a night to be iconic.
Sonder Brewing Company
What’s in a name? “Sonder is the profound realization that every random passerby is living a life as complex, vivid, and detailed as your own, filled with their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries, and unique stories, in which you are merely an extra.
CCFI Kicks Off the Year With Policy, Advocacy, and Israel Update
The Cincinnati Coalition for Israel (CCFI) held its first meeting of the year on Monday, January 12, at the Orange Spot Bistro, convening supporters for a lunchtime briefing focused on recent developments surrounding the Abraham Accords and Israel’s current security situation.
Mt. Carmel Brewing Company
Natalie Emerson pulls up to Mt Carmel for her next stop in her Jews and Brews tour. f
Building Strength in 2025: The Spiritual Books That Sustained Me
Ryan Mount explores the books that helped him get through 2025.
Narrow Path Brewing Company
Narrow Path Brewing Company’s theme, ‘Beer for your journey,’ fits perfectly, given its location along the Little Miami Scenic Trail in Loveland, Ohio’s historic downtown. The brewery is a popular stop for cyclists, joggers, canoers, and winter visitors arriving by car. It has done a great job transforming a small space into a functional microbrewery with a welcoming taproom.
How to Talk to Your Kids About Israel: Resilience, Reality, and Hope
Many Jewish parents today find themselves caught between two fears.
The first is saying too little—shielding our children so thoroughly that they grow up unprepared for the world they will inherit.
The second is saying too much—overwhelming them with conflict, hostility, and fear before they have the emotional grounding to hold it.
Hoax Threat Triggers Police Response at Hamilton Synagogue
Beth Israel Congregation, a conservative synagogue in Hamilton, received an emailed bomb threat on Monday, Dec. 29, prompting a police response and a full sweep of the building. No device was found. Police said additional Jewish institutions in the region received similar emails. Those locations were also cleared with no threats discovered.
Third Eye Brewing Company
Third Eye Brewing Company’s user-friendly website is the first I’ve visited that lists numerous Ohio Brewers Cup awards. The Hamilton, Ohio, location offers a vegan, vegetarian, and carnivore-friendly menu. Options include burgers, pizzas, and salads.
Lotsa Latkes
As we all know, latkes are one of the most important aspects of Hanukkah. We’ve all eaten these delicious potato pancakes and argued about whether applesauce or sour cream is the superior topping (it’s obviously applesauce). But what about other flavors of latkes?