Overview
We aim to make the arts accessible to everyone by bringing a variety of innovative events and inspiring presentations that engage the mind, heart, and spirit.
We offer several series of cultural programming, including a book series, family-friendly events, and more. We also partner with local arts organizations to create engaging events, including the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Ballet. We invite you to join us for one of our current offerings, listed below.
Schedule
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Theatre at the J: Everyone's a Star Mini | Winter 2026
In this fun drama class, children will develop their acting abilities with a focus on character development, emotional expression, vocal performance, and choreography.
Our minis will participate in the musical production of Wizard of Oz Youth Edition.
Register
Member $275.00
Non-Member $350.00
Theatre at the J
Theatre at the J: Everyone's a Star | Winter 2026
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Member $600.00
Non-Member $780.00
Arts, Ideas & Jewish Life
Texts for Our Time: Cincinnati’s Lehrhaus-Style Gathering
Come together for a monthly night of Jewish learning, dialogue, and community at Cafe Alma. Inspired by the historic Lehrhaus movement of 20th-century Europe, our vision is to create a vibrant space where learners of all practices, knowledge levels, and backgrounds can explore the depth and richness of Jewish thought, culture, and practice.
Whether you’re a lifelong learner, newly curious, or anywhere in between, join us as we open the doors of this new beit midrash—a house of study—right here in Cincinnati. Let’s learn together.
Jewish & Israeli Film Festival
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival Opening Night: Ethan Bloom
Join us for opening night of the Jewish & Israeli Film Festival!
Arts, Ideas & Jewish Life
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: Sensory Screening: Ethan Bloom
This alternate screening aims to provide a sensory-friendly environment to allow community members of all abilities to enjoy our Opening Night film.
Arts, Ideas & Jewish Life
Jewish Community Day at the Cyclones
Join the Jewish community as we cheer on the Cyclones against the Toledo Walleyes to a win! All tickets include a special giveaway item. We hope to see you there!
Arts, Ideas & Jewish Life
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: Always Together
Evacuated from their Gaza border homes after October 7, a displaced twelfth grade refuses to scatter. They convince the Ministry of Education to create a special boarding school on the Dead Sea shore, to learn, and confront their shared trauma as graduation nears.
Arts, Ideas & Jewish Life
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: Frontier
Inspired by true events, this gripping wartime drama unfolds in 1943, when a Spanish customs officer stationed in a remote Pyrenean village defies Franco’s regime and launches a daring covert operation to help Jewish refugees flee Nazi-occupied France across the treacherous mountain pass.
Arts, Ideas & Jewish Life
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: A Letter to David
This moving retrospection is a personal cinematic letter from filmmaker Tom Shoval to David Cunio, who was taken by Hamas from the Nir Oz kibbutz on October 7, 2023, and had been held hostage in Gaza for 738 days.
Arts, Ideas & Jewish Life
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: The Sea
Khaled, a 12-year-old boy from a Palestinian village, travels to the sea for the first time during a school trip. But at the military checkpoint, he is denied entry and sent home. Determined, Khaled sneaks into Israel and embarks on a journey to the sea.
Arts, Ideas & Jewish Life
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: Matchmaking 2
In this charming sequel to Matchmaking (our 2024 Opening Night Film), we focus now on Baruch Auerbach, a mature Yeshiva student who missed every opportunity to marry. He serves as the devoted assistant to Malki, the beloved matchmaker, who continually tries to find Baruch his beshert.
Arts, Ideas & Jewish Life
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: An American Tail: 40th Anniversary
Join us for a special screening in celebration of the film’s 40th anniversary.
Meet the Team
The special programs & events team creates many ways to engage in Jewish life and community at the J.
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