“Cincinnati - Third in the Nation in Child Poverty:  A Report Card for Change"

With nearly one half of its children living in poverty, Cincinnati ranks third in the nation – behind only Detroit and Cleveland – in its percentage of impoverished children.  How did Greater Cincinnati get here and what is being done?   Did you miss the Critical Topics program on Monday evening?  Featured were a panel of noted community experts whose organizations focus on the needs Cincinnati’s children. The panel included:  Elaine E. Fink, Managing Attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio; Georgine Getty, Executive Director of the Interfaith Hospitality Network; Kurt Reiber, President and CEO of the Freestore Foodbank; Anthony Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Cincinnati Public Schools and Event moderator Marianne Brown Bettman, a Professor of Clinical Law at the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

Welcome to Isaac M. Wise Temple, a Reform congregation.  We believe that Judaism offers people a path to life filled with meaning, with joy, and with deep roots from the past that can guide us today.  We strive to offer a variety of programs, resources, and opportunities for engagement with that Jewish journey, no matter where you may find yourself at this time.  Participating in our congregational life offers each person a genuine sense of community, the opportunity to deepen one’s spiritual connection, and to engage with ideas and ideals that bring meaning and value to one’s life. 

We provide each of our members numerous ways to find connections to a vibrant Jewish community.

Please check back often, see what’s on our calendar and join us!  Again, we welcome you to our congregation and to our website.

8329 Ridge Road | Cincinnati, OH 45236 | 513.793.2556 | welcome@wisetemple.org