The Prevalence of Coffee House Culture
By Delaney Church Coffeehouses have been around for centuries, acting as social, commercial and intellectual hubs that have become a popular part of our culture and society. The first official coffeehouse was established in Boston in the seventeenth century, and quickly became a desirable location for a variety of activities and exchanges. Ideas were circulated,
A League That Feels Like Home
By Anna Selman By early September, the JCC fast‑pitch softball season had settled into its easy rhythm—the kind of Sunday mornings at Triple Creek Park that felt like a breath of fresh air in a noisy world. Two diamonds going at once. Outfielders shading their eyes. Kids hanging off the fence hollering for Dad. Dugout
Cincinnati Dining: Friend or Foe to Vegetarians?
By Delaney Church No one feels more uncomfortable than a vegetarian who, while out to dinner with friends, cannot find anything vegetarian-friendly on the menu to save their life. First, there’s the classic awkward silence after someone asks, “What are you getting?” as your eyes scan the limited menu for the fifth time. Then, there’s
Salvador Litvak on “Guns & Moses”
By Anna Selman When I scheduled an interview with Salvador Litvak, director of the new film Guns & Moses, I realized this was probably the biggest interview I’d ever landed: a filmmaker with a cult Passover comedy under his belt, a million followers online and Christopher Lloyd in his new cast. For someone like him,
Keep It Critical, Keep It Classy
By Delaney Church The intimidating novel splayed across my lap stared up at me, waiting for me to open it. What was so intimidating about it? It was a standard novel in every aspect. It wasn’t any heftier than a regular novel, nor did it have sharp teeth and an angry sneer. It had a
Gen Z Fashion: Intentionally Undefinable
By Delaney Church Emma Smythe, 22, rifles through the endless racks of clothing at the local Cincinnati Goodwill, plucking up a neon graphic tee and examining it with a smile. Distinctly 80s-esque, the pink and purple swirls and patterns will complement the chunky white sneakers she has envisioned for tomorrow’s outfit. On the same rack,
Renegade Garden: It’s Not Too Late
By Tyler Harbottle There’s a certain joy that comes with having a garden. You take control of the source of your food; even if it’s only for a while. Some garden centers have young vegetable plants still available in July, and some plants will grow from seeds to maturity in less than three months with
Cincinnati Blooms into a City of Color
By Delaney Church It’s a Sunday morning in the heart of downtown and the city bustles with Cincinnatians and visitors alike. In the true spirit of summer, sunlight has descended over one hundred vibrant murals that adorn the walls of buildings and once-barren features of the Queen City. “Our city’s limits are carved in hearts,
Welcome to Today
Hi All, Welcome to our newest website, The American Israelite Today. The American Israelite, which is our original website, will remain and continue to be dedicated to hard news and local, national and world events. Today is for a new generation of readers. We have listened to what you have told us and have spent