[Cincinnati Enquirer] Muslims & Jews have Strong History of Mutual Support

by Shakila Ahmad, Opinion Contributor / Photo: The Enquirer/Cara Owsley

 As I reflect upon the past two centuries of Jewish life in Cincinnati, I begin with my earliest recollections of moving to this region as a child. At that time, there were so few Muslim families that we could count th…

[Cincinnati Magazine] A Year to Celebrate 200

The yearlong celebration of 200 years of Jewish life in Cincinnati kicked off in September with theatrical and musical concerts, museum exhibitions about Jewish history and culture, artistic performances, and other events reflecting the community’s impact on the city. The centerpiece art p…

[WCPO] 'Portraits in Faith' uses photos to make connections

CINCINNATI — Sometimes things don’t work out as planned. They work out even better.

That was the first lesson Daniel Epstein learned when he began a photography project called Portraits in Faith.

“It actually started at a summer workshop in Maine where you have to have an idea and st…

[Cincinnati Enquirer] Celebrate Hanukkah around Greater Cincinnati

This year, the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah will take place from the evening of Nov. 28 through nightfall on Dec. 6. An additional candle is lit on the Hanukkah menorah each night. 

Hanukkah, one of the most widely known Jewish holidays, celebrates the rededication of the temple in Je…

[American Israelite} Chanukah Homecoming at the Cincinnati Skirball Museum

On Sunday, December 5 at 2 p.m., the Skirball Museum on the Cincinnati campus of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion will participate in Chanukah Homecoming Weekend, a worldwide celebration of Jewish community.

This gathering is an opportunity to meet joyfully and in relationa…