New Law Puts Focus on Jewish Holiday Absences
Ohio’s new school absentee law now tells observant Jewish students two things at once: They may miss school for religious holidays without academic penalty. But those same excused hours can still count toward chronic absenteeism.
Cincinnati SJP States Chapter Placed on Probation Following April Conference Protest
The University of Cincinnati (UC) chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) announced Aug. 9 that it had been placed on probation following disciplinary proceedings related to its April 21 protest of a university-sponsored conference on the Abraham Accords.
An Experience of a Lifetime: 2026 Maccabiah Games
The 2026 Maccabiah Games in Israel were a deeply meaningful experience in my life. Unfortunately, the previous year’s Maccabiah Games had been canceled because of the War, and I was devastated when I learned I would not have the opportunity to compete. When the Games got rescheduled for 2026, I was ecstatic!
Learning the Steps: An Evening of Israeli Folk Dancing
This class was not what I was expecting. When I think of Israeli dancing, I picture the high energy, loud, exciting dances brought to JCC Day Camps by the Israeli staff each summer. In contrast, the dances I did during this class were much lower impact- still incredibly fun, just geared toward an older generation instead of a summer camp full of kids. Even though the dances were a bit slower paced, the class was a surprising workout! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a less intense Zumba-style experience.
From Rishon LeZion to Cintas Center: Hila Karsh Recruited to Xavier Basketball Team
Just a month into her new life in Cincinnati, Hila Karsh is still navigating the rhythms of Cincinnati life. She’s already tackled a few local rites of passage – including the Eden Park overlook and a scoop of Graeter’s.