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
A Very Jewish Friendship
By Eliana Garfunkel I often think about how intense my Judaism has been throughout my life, whether it be a reflection of my dedication, or more realistically, a reassurance of my Jewish identity. In either case, even as a pre-schooler, Judaism has never been on the backburner. It was around christmastime, and our small class
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
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,
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,
“Anya and the Dragon” by Sofiya Pasternack
By Stella Fried As an avid reader, I often define how good a book is based on how much I read in one sitting, and how long it took me to notice how much time had passed. That’s how I know “Anya and the Dragon” is a good book. I sat down on the couch
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,
“Two Tribes” by Emily Bowen Cohen
written by Stella Fried I came across “Two Tribes” quite by accident. I was straightening up the shelves in the children’s graphic novel section when I noticed a book with a girl wearing a Star of David necklace and a Muscogee beaded necklace on the cover. I was immediately intrigued. Jewish and Native American is
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