Appearance on “Shu”T First, Ask Questions Later” Podcast, Discussing Gentile Wine
Episode In the latest of my podcast appearances [on other peoples’ podcasts], I’m excited to share the newest such appearance. Rabbi Moshe Kurtz had me on his Shu”T First, Ask Questions Later podcast recently, speaking about Rabbi Moshe Isserles‘ rabbinic responsum #124. Cleverly named “Uncorking The Rema’s Censored Wine Responsum”Continue Reading
Two New Recent Roles on Professional Committees
Having been selected last year as the treasurer of the Greater Cincinnati Board of Rabbis, I am proud to share with you two new professional committee roles into which I have been selected. The first took place back in May, which was being named the secretary of the Diversity, Equity,Continue Reading
Newest Episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features Fellow YCT Alumnus on Terms for Beverages in Geonic Literature
A fellow Yeshivat Chovevei Torah alumnus is the featured guest on the newest episode of The Jewish Drinking Show. Rabbi Dr. Phil Lieberman joins me on the show in speaking on terms for beverages in geonic literature. In addition to being available in video format, the episode is also availableContinue Reading
Memorial to Fallen Israeli Soldiers at Cedar Village [Chaplaincy Chronicles]
Having recently read in The American Israelite about a rock arriving to Cedar Village a quarter-century ago, I realized its anniversary was imminent: Jerusalem Rock is Heart of Memorial at Cedar Village By Brian L. Meyers, staff writer There is a new pinnacle in the landscape of the Cincinnati Jewish community.Continue Reading
Attending the 54th Conference of the Association for Jewish Studies
Having attended the 54th Conference of the Association for Jewish Studies two weeks ago, I appreciated the opportunity to be enriched, to be reinvigorated, and to be overall intellectually stimulated. It is not only neat to be able to hear what some of the newest research trends and topics areContinue Reading
Speaking about The Jewish Drinking Show on A Dram & a Drash Podcast
For the third episode of “A Dram & a Drash”, host Rabbi Rachel Gurevitz invited me to be the guest, in which we spoke largely about The Jewish Drinking Show. In addition to being available below in video format, the episode is also available in podcast format on Apple Podcasts,Continue Reading
Now Serving on the Executive Board of the Greater Cincinnati Board of Rabbis
With the Greater Cincinnati Board of Rabbis having met earlier this month at its annual Kallah, a new executive board was selected. Included on this board was – you guessed it – me. The new executive board is – Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp – President – Rabbi Meredith Kahan – Vice-PresidentContinue Reading
Discussing Springtime Holidays on the Designated Drinker Show
With spring upon us, I was invited back to appear on the Designated Drinker Show to discuss springtime Jewish holidays. Having previously appeared on the 152nd episode of the show, discussing Hanukah, the hostesses of the show welcomed Father Henry Finch and me to discuss drinking as it relates toContinue Reading
Cedar Village Sold
The senior living facility where I have been serving as the Director of Pastoral Care for 23 months, Cedar Village, was sold eight days ago. Having been bought by Indiana Senior Housing Health Care Properties on 1 June 2018 from Jewish Home of Cincinnati, Cedar Village was under the managementContinue Reading
Cincinnati Jewish Burial Practices During the First Two Years of the COVID-19 Pandemic: March 2020-March 2022
With changes occurring in the burial practices due to pandemic protocols, I was curious about how they have changed over the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. As I serve as the Director of Pastoral Care at a senior living facility, where I have encountered deaths, burials, and more,Continue Reading