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
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
Community Life within UC’s Jewish Frat AEPi
Wake up, hang out with the brothers, go to class, come back, hang out again, prepare for the event that day, host the event, clean the event, go to sleep, repeat. The day in the life of a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi is filled with spending time with friends, attending classes, and hosting events.
Holding Hope Together
When the Jewish Federation announced “Holding Hope Together as the Hostages Return,” people came. Because we needed to be in a room with other Jews who get it.
Shifting to Thrifting
I remember walking into Goodwill without a clue what I was doing— the only objective being to thrift. Thrifting had long since become popular, and I was late to the party, as usual. For years, my sister tried to get me to join her on her thrifting expeditions, but I wasn’t interested. I couldn’t see the appeal of sifting through clothes and items that once belonged to strangers, all for the slim chance of finding something I liked. Eventually, though, she came home with enough successful hauls that I decided I’d give this beloved hobby a try.
A Fall Day at Findlay Market
So, what does a typical trip to Findlay look like for me? If you’re looking for suggestions on where to start, this article is for you. First things first: a trip to Findlay is a sacred experience for me, and no sacred experience begins without coffee. Luckily, there are plenty of options— Urbana Cafe and Taste of Belgium both have merchant booths right in the market, while Deeper Roots Coffee is just down the street from the main market. Once your pumpkin pie latte from Urbana Cafe is in hand, you must explore the variety of vendors set up just outside the market building. From handmade jewelry and art to trinkets, clothing and desserts, these stands offer one-of-a-kind items you won’t find anywhere else.
A New Name, Mission and Strategic Plan Announced at Annual Meeting
Jewish Home of Cincinnati has rebranded as the Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors (FCJS) with a renewed mission to enhance the lives of Jewish seniors. During its annual meeting, it celebrated significant grant contributions and introduced new board members. The organization emphasizes measurable outcomes, community impact, and continuity in its renewed strategic approach.
The Wings of Hope
CINCINNATI — October 5th was a perfect Sunday morning in Cincinnati. The air was crisp, sunlight filtered through the trees, and three police cars stood outside the Mayerson JCC as people filed in, IDs in hand. Outside, a giant Israeli flag caught the wind. There was no ambiguity about where this building stood. The scene
Miami U Increases Kosher Dining Options for Jewish Students
OXFORD, Ohio — Campuses talk a lot about inclusion. Most of it happens in memos. Real inclusion showed up in Oxford this fall as a kosher bagel kiosk offering fresh bagels and salads students can buy with their dining swipes. Students were quick to try it. “I have used the new bagel kiosk, and it’s