ish Festival

ishUES is a new virtual program series presented by ish Festival to connect artists with communities to explore Jewish and Israeli arts and culture together during these challenging times. All ishUES programs are remote/virtual, which means you can learn something new right from the comfort of your couch (while wearing your fav pjs :)).

Through a nine (9) month cohort experience, Fellows will learn the foundations of Design Thinking and Community Program Design, grow their connection to Cincinnati and their own cultural heritage, design new arts & cultural experiences and engage with social justice & Jewish wisdom. Fellows will participate in one of two tracks: Liv.ri.ut, the Art of Self Expression (Art & Creative Practice focused) or Kavanah, the Art of Gathering (Social Justice & Jewish Wisdom focused).

Who?
ish engages young professionals (approx. 22-40 years) both Jewish, Jew-ish, and not at all Jewish, but who have great appreciation for diversity, cultural exploration, & community programming. The most qualified applicants are young adults with experience in peer-to-peer networking, artistic expression, social justice practice, and deep connections to the Cincinnati arts, social action &/or Jewish communities.

Holidays-in-a-Box launched in fall 2020 as a way to bring joy to individuals and families distanced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Curated artisan gift boxes invite curious culture-seekers of most ages to explore and engage with Jewish cultural holidays in a new way. Past boxes have featured works from regional Midwest artisans from Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Chicago, Dayton, and Columbus.

ish typically produces four Holiday Boxes a year which are released seasonally.

A Walk Through History
Historical Walking Tours of Jewish Cincinnati's Downtown Roots
Featuring the stunning art of Cincinnati photographer J. Miles Wolf, explore the sounds and sites of Cincinnati's West End and Central Business District. Hear the stories of women, immigrants, Rabbis, entrepreneurs, Mayors, and more who shaped the legacy of Cincinnati's Jewish community.

On Your Mobile Device, visit ​​CINCYJEWISHTOURS.COM to begin the Walking Tour Experience