Interfaith Cincinnati

“‘He Showed Him the Likeness of the Tabernacle’: The Biblical Tabernacle in Samaritan Literature and Art”
2023-03-14 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Tuesday, March 14 at 12:00 pm ET / 9:00 am PT / 7:00 pm IsraelFeld lunch and learn with Steven Fine, Ph.D., Churgin Professor of Jewish History, Yeshiva University
Samaritans believe that Joshua constructed the biblical Tabernacle on Mt. Gerizim, and that it will be discovered buried there at the end of days. Dr. Fine will present little-known Samaritan literary and visual sources on the Tabernacle (including a drawing from the Klau Library collection). He will contrast these Samaritan sources with Jewish, Christian, and Muslim conceptions of this most important biblical icon.
A partnership of the Klau Library and Mayerson JCC, in association with the Yeshiva University Center for Israel Studies.

“Good Samaritans? Jewish-Samaritan Relations in the Roman World”
2023-03-13 19:00 - 20:30
Monday, March 13 at 7:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm PT / 2:00 am IsraelFeld Lecture and Reception with Steven Fine, Ph.D., Churgin Professor of Jewish History, Yeshiva University
Jews and Samaritans, the two Israelite peoples, were at times in conflict and at times allies in the Roman world. Dr. Fine will explore this complex and fascinating relationship, focusing on literature and archaeological discoveries from this formative period.
A partnership of the Klau Library and Mayerson JCC, in association with the Yeshiva University Center for Israel Studies.

Kids4 Peace: 10 Weeks of Service
2023-03-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-03-01 17:30 - 18:30 | The Oasis at Grace, 5524 Belmont Ave
Hey parents, Kids4Peace is offering an easy way to get your kids involved in service here in Cincinnati! You are invited to join us as we show gratitude, clean up playgrounds, hold a kindness rally, and more! For details contact Adam Hayden at 812-430-4464 or ahayden@seedsofpeace.org To register visit k4p.org/cincyregister2022

Yoga for Meditators
2023-03-07 18:30 - 20:00
1st Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8 pm
3rd Saturdays, 10:30 am – Noon
Yoga is off to a great start. Next session is Tuesday 3/7 at 6:30 pm.
This is a 90-min bimonthly class for beginner through intermediate practitioners. We focus on physical aspects of yoga that can prepare the body for sitting practice and relieve pain that can arise, and the experience of energy (prana/chi) movement. Participants learn safe alignment, how to use props normally found in a zen center, and multiple poses to work through 3-planes of motion in shoulders, hips, spine, and deeper awareness.
Suggested donation is $15 per class on a drop-in basis (PayPal, cash, or check accepted). Preregistration not required. The class is taught by CZC Abbot Emeritus Annie Weisbrod, who has practiced yoga for 3 decades and is a certified yoga, fitness, and health coach (eRYT-500, ACE).

Strategic Nonviolence for Peace Advocacy
2023-03-07 18:00 - 20:30
Join us for just 1 or all 5 sessions of the Strategic Nonviolence for Peace Advocacy certificate program! This five session certificate program explores the philosophy, theory, and practicalities of nonviolence.
Spring 2023 Schedule
Session 3: Peace in Practice
Tues. March 7, 6:00 – 8:30 PM EST
Session 4: Interpersonal Communication
Tues. March 21, 6:00 – 8:30 PM EST
Session 5: Sustaining Ourselves
Tues. April 4, 6:00 – 8:00 PM EST
To register and for more information click here.

Gita Discussion Series
2023-03-04 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-02-25 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-02-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-02-11 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-02-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
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Laudato Si Action Platform conference
2023-03-04 08:00 - 17:00
On Saturday, March 4, 2023, the Archdiocese Care for Creation Task Force will be holding a full-day Laudato Si Action Platform conference at Curran Place on the University of Dayton campus. It’s scheduled for 8:30am – 4:30pm and will include opportunities for prayer, learning, networking, planning, and sharing. We’ll have information on multiple topics for multiple audiences, both in large group sessions and breakouts. Visit this website for more information and (coming soon) the registration link.
The Laudato Si Action Platform is the collaborative effort of the global Roman Catholic Church to address caring for God’s creation. You can learn more about it here or contact Andrew Musgrave with any questions.

Woman Life Freedom: Philosophies, Histories, Possibilities (in-person and online)
2023-03-03 13:00 - 18:00
Join us at our symposium that will explore the philosophical, historical and contemporary dimensions and possibilities of the women’s human rights struggle in the Middle East, and its relationship with authoritarianism and decolonization.

Date: March 3, 2023
Time: 1-6pm EST
Place: Hybrid (Zoom and University of Dayton Human Rights Center, Keller Hall, Dayton, Ohio)

REGISTER HERE

Perspectives On The ‘New Monasticism’ Movement
2023-03-02 19:00
The origin, historical overview, and significance of the new monasticism movement for radical Christian living will be presented by TIC board member and former director, Mike Johnson. Presentation will include a period for questions and shared reflection.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.

FCGG Book Club: Food from the Radical Center (Online)
2023-02-27 08:00 - 17:00
Discussion facilitated by Deborah Jordan
Thursday, March 30th
7:30pm to 8:30pm
Live on Zoom: Register Here
Book:
Food from the Radical Center:
Healing Our Land and Communities
by Gary Nabhan
“In Food from the Radical Center (2018), Gary Nabhan tells the stories of diverse communities who are getting their hands dirty and bringing back North America’s unique fare: bison, sturgeon, camas lilies, ancient grains, turkeys, and more. These efforts have united people from the left and right, rural and urban, faith-based and science-based, in game-changing collaborations. Their successes are extraordinary by any measure, whether economic, ecological, or social.” quoted from Amazon.com.
Nabhan is an Agricultural Ecologist, Ethnobotanist, Ecumenical Franciscan Brother, and author whose work has focused primarily on the interaction of biodiversity and cultural diversity of the arid binational Southwest. A first generation Lebanese-American raised in Gary, IN., he is considered a pioneer in the local food movement.
There is a Cincinnati Public Library copy. It can be ordered from Island Press, the leading publisher on environmental issues in the U.S., for $30. There are copies available on Better World Books (a B corp) and Abe Books (a subsidiary of Amazon) for about $10.

Political Polarization: A Threat to Democracy
2023-02-23 19:00 - 21:00
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Montgomery
10345 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242
Host: Rev. Canon Jane Gerdsen
Join us for an interactive presentation from the southwestern Ohio leaders of Braver Angels followed by small group discussions. You will learn the various sources that have been contributing to polarization, understand its complexity, reflect on how polarization is impacting your world, and discover tools to help.

Earth As Common Ground: The Call for a Moral Voice
2023-02-16 13:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Faith Communities Go Green invites you to join them for a free, virtual workshop to address the climate crisis through the moral teachings of faith traditions.
This workshop will cover empowering faith leaders to advocate for protecting the environment; inspiring faith-based organizations to support implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; and enabling leaders to communicate with decision-makers and the public.
Sessions are available from 1:00-2:00 pm or 7:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, February 16. Register for the event here.

Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Assoc. Conference
2023-02-16 - 2023-02-18
Join us at Ohio’s largest sustainable agriculture conference February 16-18, 2023, in Newark, Ohio! The 44th annual OEFFA conference is three days full of live learning, shopping, sharing, and connecting with sustainable farmers, gardeners, and local food supporters.
With 50+ workshops on everything from farmers markets to livestock management, a big exhibit hall for shopping and networking, a few happy hours to gather and celebrate, locally-sourced lunches, and much more, we hope to see you there!

A New Look at an Old Book: Rethinking the Purpose of Pirke Avot Tsevat Memorial Lecture
2023-02-15 17:00 - 18:30
Wednesday, February 15 at 5:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm PT / 12:00 am IsraelRabbi David Aaron, Ph.D.
Subversive Principles: Understanding the Purpose of Mishnah Avot 1 and 2. In this lecture, Dr. Aaron will discuss the relationship between the aphorisms in Avot, Greco-Roman philosophical schools, and the ideology of early Rabbinism. Dr. Aaron is the Professor of Hebrew Bible and History of Interpretation at HUC-JIR/Cincinnati.
The Tsevat Memorial Lecture is presented in memory of Dr. Matitiahu Tsevat, who taught at HUC for more than 20 years A partnership of the Klau Library and the HUC-JIR Dean’s Office with support from the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati.

The Samaritans: A Biblical People by Moshe Alafi, A Film Screening
2023-02-13 17:00 - 19:00
Monday, March 13 at 5:00 pm ET (in-person only)Film screening in the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati International Learning Center at the American Jewish Archives
On Mt. Gerizim, near Nablus, a community of 850 Samaritans and their 3,500-year-old biblical tradition struggle to survive. Endangered by the modern life surrounding them and strict customs on marriage within their religion, they try to prevent extinction and preserve the community, the Torah, and their Holy Mountain.
A partnership of the Klau Library, American Jewish Archives, and Mayerson JCC, in association with the Yeshiva University Center for Israel Studies.

Zen Retreat With CZC Resident Teacher Myo Wol Soen-sa (On-Site)
2023-02-11 08:00 - 20:00 | Cincinnati Zen Center, 3647 Eighth Street West, Cincinnati, 45205, United States
The retreat form includes sitting and walking meditation, a Dharma talk, and interviews. Participants are expected to sit the entirety of the day to maintain consistency of the retreat experience. A light vegetarian lunch and dinner will be served.
Myo Wol has studied with Zen Master Dae Gak since the inception of the CZC in 1994. In 2008 he received Inka (permission to teach), becoming Resident Teacher. His interest is the activity of manifesting original nature right in the midst of the challenge, heartbreak, and unbounded joy of daily life.
Previous experience sitting with the CZC or Furnace Mountain Sangha is recommended, or equivalent experience.
Suggested donation is $90. If this donation presents a hardship, please email us—we have scholarships available.
REGISTER FOR RETREAT

Jewish Federation of Cincinnati community-wide Impact Breakfast
2023-02-08 08:00 - 10:00
Wednesday, February 8
8:00-8:30 a.m. | Breakfast*
8:30-9:30 a.m. | Program
Mayerson JCC, Amberley Room

You will learn about the Federation’s critical work supporting our community and hear from our special guest speaker, Gideon Bernstein. The well-known author will share inspiring stories as well as his approach to giving. He will help you rediscover the simple joys of giving your time, talent, and treasure to help the people and causes that you love most.

Gideon Bernstein, Author of Giving: A Handbook to Happiness for the Modern Philanthropist.

RSVP by January 25

Laudato Si’ Action Plan Intro Sessions
2023-02-07 12:30 - 19:00 | Virtual
The Archdiocesan Care for Creation Task Force is eager to welcome people to learn about this powerful initiative from the Vatican to unite Catholics around the globe as we seek to love and care for all of God’s creation. Our Archdiocese has joined, and we’re looking to engage individuals and families, families of parishes, schools, and all others in this work.
We’ve got multiple virtual introductory sessions coming up, and we’d love for you to join us (and bring a friend!) for an hour to learn about the LSAP and how you can get involved.
Tues. 2/7 at 12:30pm https://catholiccincinnati.zoom.us/j/86503581210
Tues. 2/7 at 6:30pm https://catholiccincinnati.zoom.us/j/81726969116
Registration is not required, but we would love to know if you plan to attend. RSVP with Tammie Mers, in the Catholic Social Action office. Please contact Liliana Sierra, with any questions. All are welcome!

Tai Chi Class
2023-01-31 19:30 - 20:30
Tai Chi is the slow meditative Chinese martial art practiced to promote health, balance, mental calm and clarity. Come and join us to learn and practice this profound and wonderful art. No previous experience is necessary.

Ages: 14+
Session: Ongoing, meets year-round
Instructor: Uri Sella
Cost: Free; suggested donation of $5 per class
How to Register: Email classes@cliftonculturalarts.org with “Tai Chi” in the subject line.

You Too Can Put Solar on Your House of Worship
2023-01-31 19:00 - 20:00
Presented by the FCGG Facilities Working Group
on January 31 @ 7:00-8:00 pm
Now more than ever, it’s vital to reduce the carbon footprint of our worship facilities. Hear stories from three people who succeeded in getting solar installations on their religious facilities. Learn how they did it, how much it cost, where the money came from, and when they will see the return on their investment. How did they get members and leaders of their congregation to agree and support the idea? How much CO2 emissions will be reduced by their effort? Bring your questions and curiosity. Ever wonder if you can inspire your congregation to embrace the idea of solar installation for your religious facility? Find out how you too can put solar on your house of worship.
Register for this inspiring zoom conversation!

CLOSING RECEPTION: Jewish Cincinnati: A Photographic Record by J. Miles Wolf
2023-01-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Skirball Museum
Museum staff and volunteers and photographer J. Miles Wolf will be on hand for informal tours on the final day of the exhibition Jewish Cincinnati: A Photographic Record by J. Miles Wolf. Light refreshments will be served.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: A Conversation with Survivor Zahava Rendler
2023-01-29 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
Join the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center for a special conversation with Holocaust survivor Zahava Rendler in Reakirt Auditorium at historic Union Terminal on January 29 at 12:30 p.m. In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and , our forth anniversary at Union Terminal, which falls two days prior on January 27, the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center welcomes you to hear from educator and Cincinnatian Zahava Rendler in conversation with CEO David Wise.
Zahava Rendler was born Golda Feuerberg in Stryi, Poland on March 30, 1941. Zahava and her family hid in an underground bunker until her parents decided it was too dangerous and sent her to live with a Polish woman. The woman, fearing she would be discovered, placed Zahava in a convent where she survived and was found by her father. Zahava will share her story and lessons and discuss her views on the recent rise in antisemitism and what we can do to fight hate and prejudice.
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Visioning for your Best Life (In-Person Workshop)
2023-01-28 10:00 - 12:30
Create the Vision Collage for the Life you Desire

Gain clarity, focus on your truest desires, and manifest the life and business successes you want and deserve. Turn your goals and intentions into reality with this powerful vision collage/dream board process.

Using WWf(a)C circle practices, reflect on who you are, what you value in life, how you want to feel, and put it all together to create a working vision for a life that has less stress and more of YOU in it.

Saturday, Jan 28, 10am-12:30pm
In-Person at WWf(a)C | Masks encouraged
Open to Women & Nonbinary Participants 16+
Facilitated by Carole Walkner
Tuition $45 | Scholarships available

DETAILS & REGISTER
