Pattern of Anti-Semitic Graffiti Being Addressed at Miami U
Recently, Miami University experienced repeated antisemitic graffiti incidents, including comments and a swastika. The university responded quickly, involving various departments. Jewish community leaders emphasized the need to address antisemitism while acknowledging a growing reluctance among students to report incidents due to fears of dismissal or scrutiny. Reporting is crucial to combat hate.
Little Miami Brewing Company
Little Miami Brewing Company in Cincinnati offers a vibrant craft brewing experience in a beautifully designed space. Opened in 2017, it features a welcoming patio and rooftop views of the Little Miami River. Guests can enjoy a diverse selection of brews and artisan pizza, making it a perfect gathering spot for all.
That Hanukkah Mom
I never planned to become that mom — the Hanukkah mom. The mom who sweeps into a classroom with a menorah, PJ Library books, and a well-meaning plan to explain Jewish holidays to small children who think everything in December is Christmas-adjacent. Our older kids go to Rockwern — Cincinnati’s Jewish Day School — which
Moerlein Lager House
The Moerlein Lager House offers a vibrant atmosphere, combining a lodge-like second floor with views of the Ohio River. Guests can enjoy a wide range of house-made craft beers, including Helles Lager and Barbarossa. The friendly service complements delicious dishes like Grilled Chicken Pitas and Moer Burger, celebrating the brewery’s rich history.
Being a Young Dad in the Cincinnati Jewish Community
“What did the stuttering quarryman say to the dump truck?” my six-year-old asks, barely containing his giggles as he practices telling the joke we made together. “Ba-dump-dump!” This is what fatherhood looks like for me these days: crafting incredible and terrible jokes with my son, watching my toddler charm everyone with what’s commonly described as
Meet Jonah Snyder
I have known Jonah Snyder for a while now. Officially, we’ve been in each other’s lives since we began 5th grade at Sycamore Greene school together, but we really only became friends our senior year of high school, when I returned from my semester at Alexander Muss High School in Israel. I was selling a
Conversation with Sarah Shmoel
This week, Ted talked with Sarah Shmoel – the director of Hillel at Miami University (MU). They talked about her path to becoming director, her experiences at Hillel growing up and the happenings at Hillel and MU today. Sarah and Ted talk about the Cincinnati news of the week – Marc Fisher is retiring, the
Two Local Incidents Show October 7 Antisemitism Never Ended
Recent antisemitic incidents in Cincinnati highlight that antisemitism is not receding since October 7 but has become embedded in the culture. A Jewish citizen faced aggression while cleaning anti-Zionist graffiti, and overt expressions of hate persist. Young Jews feel unprepared for hostility and need to understand the importance of Jewish safety and identity in combating hate.
What They Got Right: Lessons From the Tree of Life Gala
Downtown Cincinnati was buzzing on Wednesday night. Babysitters were booked solid, dinner reservations were impossible to get and Music Hall became the center of gravity. Some people were dressed up for the Nas concert; others — myself included — were headed to the Jewish National Fund’s (JNF) Tree of Life Gala. This year’s gala honored