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Cincinnati 2030 Refocused: Choosing Jewish Cincinnati
For many Jewish communities across the United States, the central challenge is no longer building institutions. It is providing clear pathways for engagement with them. That dilemma was the driving force behind the March 10th gathering at the Mayerson Jewish Community Center (JCC), where more than 100 leaders convened for a program titled “Cincinnati 2030 Refocused: From Aspiration to Action.” Leading the talk were Danielle Minson, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, and Brian Jaffee, CEO of the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati—two institutions that, as Jaffee put it plainly, “are the two main institutional funders of this Jewish community.”
Joshua Blatman: A Parent’s Reaction to the Shooting at Temple Israel
“Would you be interested in writing about how today’s shooting made you feel as a parent?” said the text message from my publisher.
“Oh man… I haven’t heard about it yet” I replied, startled.
Nazi Caricatures Are Returning to Ohio
On Tuesday, a sticker of a hook-nosed caricature, a relic of Der Stürmer, pointing at the rising price of unleaded at an Ohio gas station. Underneath, in dripping red letters, is a blunt, ancient accusation: “THE JEWS DID THIS!” This is not Nazi Germany. It is Ohio in 2026.
Iran Is Not a Debate For the Persian Jews of Cincinnati
For many Jewish Cincinnatians, Iran exists as a headline—another distant conflict, another geopolitical problem to be debated and then set aside. For Persian Jews of Cincinnati, it is something else entirely. It is memory. It is exile. And for some, it is a home they can never return to.
Tehran Review: The Spy Thriller for Fans of Homeland and 24
Do you have a Homeland– or 24-sized hole in your TV viewing? Then Tehran is the show for you. Warning: There will be spoilers in this review. Tehran sits right in the sweet spot between Homeland’s slower, more methodical spy pacing and 24’s high-stakes, adrenaline-fueled action. It has the patience of a smart espionage drama,
Alicia Jo Rabins to Headline an Evening Filled with Stories, Camaraderie, and Music
As parents, there are days when everything runs smoothly- we get to drop-off on time. We make a delicious dinner. The kids go to sleep willingly. And then – there’s the other days. The ones where we’re running on caffeine and crossed fingers, hoping to make it to soccer with the right uniform. If you’ve
Westside Brewing
Westside Brewing’s Westwood taproom is located in the historic Wullenweber Motors auto dealership building. Today, it serves as a lively neighborhood brewery where families, friends, and craft beer enthusiasts gather at long tables to chat and enjoy each other’s company. The relaxed, welcoming atmosphere features an outdoor patio that welcomes dogs, and the Ruehlman Place
Sarah Litwak: A Teacher’s Reflection on the Temple Israel Shooting
Almost every job I have ever worked has been in childcare in the Jewish community. Needless to say, the attack at Temple Israel in Michigan on Thursday, March 12 hit me incredibly hard. From my first summer as a counselor at a Jewish day camp nearly 10 years ago, I have been asked to prepare for the possibility of becoming a target of violence and hatred. I have gone through active shooter training more times than I can count, and yet I still feel woefully unprepared. I can’t imagine going through something so traumatic. At the same time, I can’t stop picturing it happening to me, to my students, to my community.
Solo Mio (2026) Review: Finding Love—and Yourself—in the Most Unexpected Places
Romantic comedies often begin with the promise of love and follow the chaos that threatens to derail it. Solo Mio flips that formula in a refreshing way. Instead of starting with a couple on the verge of commitment, the film opens with a man whose wedding collapses before it even begins. What follows is not only a search for romance but a journey toward healing and self-understanding.
Security Starts With Awareness
After the recent attack at a synagogue in Michigan, many in the Jewish community are asking the same question: what can we do to stay safe? The answer is not panic. It is preparation. While no security plan is perfect, there are practical habits that strengthen any community. Many of these lessons come from a