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SUMMARY:Downtown Lunch and Learn | The History of the Mikvah
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Courtney Anthony \nAccording to the sages\, every Jewish community should construct a mikvah – a ritual bath – even before constructing a synagogue. We will explore why the mikvah has been so important throughout Jewish history\, as well as its role in contemporary Judaism. Learn why people immerse in the mikvah\, what the ritual entails\, and how the “living waters” of the mikvah can be incorporated into our lives as Reform Jews in the 21st century.
URL:https://www.wisetemple.org/calendar/downtown-lunch-and-learn-the-history-of-the-mikvah/
LOCATION:KMK Law\, One East Fourth St (4th & Vine)\, 14th Floor\, Cincinnati
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092214
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SUMMARY:Downtown Lunch and Learn | The Life of Rabban Gamliel
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Matt Check \nThe Talmudic rabbis led fantastic lives. In this Downtown Lunch and Learn\, you will learn about the biography of Rabbi Gamliel\, one of the most significant rabbis of our tradition. The lessons we take from his life may surprise you!
URL:https://www.wisetemple.org/calendar/downtown-lunch-and-learn-the-life-of-rabban-gamliel/
LOCATION:KMK Law\, One East Fourth St (4th & Vine)\, 14th Floor\, Cincinnati
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092214
CREATED:20250620T152308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T171854Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Lunch and Learn | Archaeology and Espionage: The Life of Rabbi Nelson Glueck
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Rabbi Zachary Goodman \nJoin us for a fascinating deep dive into the extraordinary life of Rabbi Nelson Glueck: world-renowned archaeologist\, president of Hebrew Union College\, pioneer of Reform Jewish education\, and undercover intelligence operative during World War II. He unearthed ancient cities\, built a modern seminary\, and gathered intelligence behind enemy lines—all while serving as a Reform Rabbi. Discover how Glueck’s excavations and insights built bridges between ancient texts and modern faith—and how his bold leadership continues to shape the Reform Jewish experience today.
URL:https://www.wisetemple.org/calendar/downtown-lunch-and-learn-archaeology-and-espionage-the-life-of-rabbi-nelson-glueck/
LOCATION:KMK Law\, One East Fourth St (4th & Vine)\, 14th Floor\, Cincinnati
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092214
CREATED:20250620T150906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T160115Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Lunch and Learn | The Tough Stuff: How Do We Deal with Morally Repugnant Sacred Texts?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Rabbinic Fellow Jamie Starr \nWhat do we do when sacred texts offend our modern moral sensibilities? From violence and vengeance to patriarchy and slavery\, the Torah contains passages that are simply incompatible with our sense of justice and morality. And yet\, the whole of Torah is meant to be holy\, sacred\, and divinely inspired. How can we hold both truths? Join us for an honest\, thought-provoking conversation about how Jewish tradition\, past and present\, grapples with these texts—and what it means for us today.
URL:https://www.wisetemple.org/calendar/downtown-lunch-and-learn-the-tough-stuff-how-do-we-deal-with-morally-repugnant-sacred-texts/
LOCATION:KMK Law\, One East Fourth St (4th & Vine)\, 14th Floor\, Cincinnati
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092214
CREATED:20250620T155129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T194457Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Lunch and Learn | Salman Schocken: Books\, Business\, and the Jewish Imagination
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Matt Check \nExplore the remarkable life of Salman Schocken—entrepreneur\, publisher\, and cultural visionary. From building a department store empire to founding Haaretz and championing Hebrew literature\, Schocken’s story is one of passion\, purpose\, and profound influence on modern Jewish thought and identity.
URL:https://www.wisetemple.org/calendar/downtown-lunch-and-learn-salman-schocken-books-business-and-the-jewish-imagination/
LOCATION:KMK Law\, One East Fourth St (4th & Vine)\, 14th Floor\, Cincinnati
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T130000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Lunch and Learn | Exploring the Psalms and Prayers of Elul and Selichot
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Rabbi Anna Burke \nAs the month of Elul opens the gates to the High Holy Days\, Jewish tradition invites us into a time of reflection\, repair\, and return. In this class\, we’ll explore the spiritual themes and poetic language of Elul through key Psalms and the hauntingly beautiful prayers of the Selichot service.
URL:https://www.wisetemple.org/calendar/downtown-lunch-and-learn-exploring-the-psalms-and-prayers-of-elul-and-selichot/
LOCATION:KMK Law\, One East Fourth St (4th & Vine)\, 14th Floor\, Cincinnati
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T130000
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CREATED:20240619T153221Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Lunch and Learn | S.Y. Agnon: The First Modern Hebrew Writer
DESCRIPTION:S.Y. Agnon is perhaps somewhere between Shakespeare and Faulkner when it comes to the literature of The State of Israel. Join Matt Check to hear about the extraordinary life of this Nobel prize winner and one the most important writers in modern Jewish history.
URL:https://www.wisetemple.org/calendar/downtown-lunch-and-learn-s-y-agnon-the-first-modern-hebrew-writer/
LOCATION:KMK Law\, One East Fourth St (4th & Vine)\, 14th Floor\, Cincinnati
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Downtown Lunch and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092214
CREATED:20240619T152650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T181857Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Lunch and Learn | Is That the Whole Story? Uncovering Midrashic Texts and Rabbinic Tales
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Jamie Starr \nWho was really at fault for Eve eating the forbidden fruit? How might an oven teach us about our relationship to God? Why is the Hebrew in the Torah written like that? Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of rabbinic midrash\, reading age old tales from our tradition\, and finding pieces of wisdom that carry into today.
URL:https://www.wisetemple.org/calendar/downtown-lunch-and-learn-is-that-the-whole-story-uncovering-midrashic-texts-and-rabbinic-tales/
LOCATION:KMK Law\, One East Fourth St (4th & Vine)\, 14th Floor\, Cincinnati
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Downtown Lunch and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092214
CREATED:20240619T152051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T160318Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Lunch and Learn | The Many Faces of Eve
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Courtney Anthony \nEve is the first woman\, mother of all the living\, and partaker in fruit from the Tree of Knowledge. We may think we know her story\, but a close look at Genesis suggests there is more to Eve than meets the eye. In this class\, we will examine the Torah passages dealing with Eve and the surprising variety of ways in which they can be interpreted.
URL:https://www.wisetemple.org/calendar/downtown-lunch-and-learn-the-many-faces-of-eve/
LOCATION:KMK Law\, One East Fourth St (4th & Vine)\, 14th Floor\, Cincinnati
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Downtown Lunch and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092214
CREATED:20240619T151644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T153813Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Lunch and Learn | Dissecting Anti-Semitism: Its Types\, Origins\, and Enduring Myths
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Rabbi Lewis Kamrass \nWith the rise of anti-Semitism\, Rabbi Kamrass will lead us to examine the different types of prejudice and hatred against Jews throughout history\, how the different types were manifested\, the source of their power in different circumstances and eras\, as well as what is old and yet new in the anti-Semitism that we now confront in 21st century American life.
URL:https://www.wisetemple.org/calendar/downtown-lunch-and-learn-dissecting-anti-semitism-its-types-origins-and-its-enduring-myths/
LOCATION:KMK Law\, One East Fourth St (4th & Vine)\, 14th Floor\, Cincinnati
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Downtown Lunch and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092214
CREATED:20240606T193249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T171054Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Lunch & Learn | What's the Deal with Jews & Halloween? | Rabbi Goodman
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we will journey through the history\, folklore\, and contemporary customs of Halloween; unraveling the diverse ways in which Jewish communities engage with the popular Western holiday. From discussing the origins of Halloween to exploring Jewish perspectives on themes like death\, remembrance\, and festive celebration\, this class offers a unique lens through which to examine cultural exchange and the intersectionality of identity.
URL:https://www.wisetemple.org/calendar/downtown-lunch-and-learn-whats-the-deal-with-jews-and-halloween/
LOCATION:KMK Law\, One East Fourth St (4th & Vine)\, 14th Floor\, Cincinnati
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Downtown Lunch and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092214
CREATED:20240606T192959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T170222Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Lunch and Learn | Reading Jonah Backward | Rabbi Hirsch
DESCRIPTION:Tradition has it that we read the Book of Jonah on Yom Kippur afternoon because its message strengthens the worshiper’s sense of repentance\, helping everyone toward the finish line after a very long day. The trouble is\, the Book of Jonah’s lesson can be enigmatic. As we prepare for the High Holy Days \, join Rabbi Hirsch to read the book backwards\, to find out how that may unlock a clearer meaning for this most important and spiritually energizing biblical story. There’s a lot more to it than a reluctant prophet and a magical whale.
URL:https://www.wisetemple.org/calendar/downtown-lunch-and-learn-reading-jonah-backward/
LOCATION:KMK Law\, One East Fourth St (4th & Vine)\, 14th Floor\, Cincinnati
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Downtown Lunch and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092214
CREATED:20230823T181503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T183938Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Who Wrote the Torah?\nJamie Starr\, Rabbinic Fellow \nFrom God to Moses to multiple writers and editors over time\, there are abundant theories about the authorship of our central text\, the Torah. Investigate some of these theories and discuss how the Torah can still be sacred and relevant to our lives today.
URL:https://www.wisetemple.org/calendar/downtown-lunch-and-learn-11/
LOCATION:KMK Law\, One East Fourth St (4th & Vine)\, 14th Floor\, Cincinnati
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092214
CREATED:20230823T175635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T173845Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Finders Keepers: A Jewish Take on the Lost Object\nRabbi Jonathan Hecht \nYou find a $20 bill on a lunch table downtown. Can you keep it? You are walking down the beach and a pocketbook washes up on shore. What does Jewish law say? Learn about the rabbinic conception of the “Lost Object.” During this session\, we will examine one of the clearest\, most interesting sections of the Talmud. Put on your legal and ethical thinking caps. We will be reading from the Babylonian Talmud\, Tractate Bava Metzia\, Chapter 2.
URL:https://www.wisetemple.org/calendar/downtown-lunch-and-learn-10/
LOCATION:KMK Law\, One East Fourth St (4th & Vine)\, 14th Floor\, Cincinnati
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092214
CREATED:20230809T154220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T183405Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Four Worlds in One: Tu B’shvat \nAaron Torop\, Rabbinic Fellow \nToday we celebrate Tu B’shvat\, a holiday focused on our connection to the natural world. Join us to talk about our role in nature and a mystical view of our planet. We will learn about how kabbalah\, Jewish mysticism\, engages with food\, creation\, and the holiday of Tu B’shvat. Come\, eat\, and join the world of the mystic together with our physical world.
URL:https://www.wisetemple.org/calendar/downtown-lunch-and-learn-5/
LOCATION:KMK Law\, One East Fourth St (4th & Vine)\, 14th Floor\, Cincinnati
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092214
CREATED:20230809T154217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T182329Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish “AND” \nRabbi Zachary Goodman \nExplore the remarkable capacity of Judaism to embrace and reconcile conflicting truths. Through examination of texts\, theological ideas and historical perspectives\, we investigate the concept of “paradox” in Jewish thought and how we might hope to navigate it. By examining this rich tradition\, we will gain a deeper appreciation for the nuanced and inclusive nature of Jewish perspectives on Truth.
URL:https://www.wisetemple.org/calendar/downtown-lunch-and-learn-4/
LOCATION:KMK Law\, One East Fourth St (4th & Vine)\, 14th Floor\, Cincinnati
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092214
CREATED:20230809T154212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T164710Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Life and Death—It’s in the Courts\, the Legislatures and the Talmud: A Jewish View of Abortion and Reproductive Rights \nRabbi Lewis Kamrass \nWith the many legal challenges being considered across the United States on the subject\, and the upcoming ballot initiative in Ohio\, the timing is especially compelling for a long-planned session with Rabbi Lewis Kamrass\, who will review Jewish ideas of when life begins\, how our tradition has looked at abortion\, and the ways in which Jewish tradition might inform and shape our own values in today’s changing landscape.
URL:https://www.wisetemple.org/calendar/downtown-lunch-and-learn-3/
LOCATION:KMK Law\, One East Fourth St (4th & Vine)\, 14th Floor\, Cincinnati
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T092214
CREATED:20230809T154211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T174137Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:The Revival of the Hebrew Language in Pre-State Israel \nMatt Check\, Director of Lifelong Learning \nDon’t miss this session on the fascinating history of the modern Hebrew language. Eliezer Ben Yehuda not only revived the ancient language\, but did so in a way that included his entire nuclear family – for better and for worse. No knowledge of Hebrew is needed for this history lesson!
URL:https://www.wisetemple.org/calendar/downtown-lunch-and-learn-2/
LOCATION:KMK Law\, One East Fourth St (4th & Vine)\, 14th Floor\, Cincinnati
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning
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