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Behind the Laughter: How the Purim Shpiel Came to America
Learn about the origins of the modern Purim play in Eastern European yeshivas of the early nineteenth century and how they developed in American institutions of Jewish learning across the Jewish spectrum, including here at 91. This event is cosponsored by the American Jewish Archives.
91 Cincinnati Founders’ Day
Join us for the 2025/5785 Founders’ Day Ceremony on the 91 Cincinnati Campus.
CCAR Press Speaker Series: Rabbi Alexander Schindler and the Making of Contemporary Reform Judaism
91 Faculty Michael A. Meyer, Ph.D. ’64, explores the lasting impact of Reform Leader Rabbi Alexander Schindler, a champion of civil rights, gender equality, and inclusivity, in his new biography, “Above All, We Are Jews” (CCAR Press, January 2025).
91 Soup Kitchen 36th Anniversary Gala
Join us as we celebrate double chai, 36 years of service at the 91 Soup Kitchen with a magical night of performances from students and alumni, dinner, drinks, auction winners, and raffles.
The Moral Dilemma Created by a Religious Canon: Reflections on How to Read, How to Teach, How to Live
Engaging with religious canon potentially raises questions that challenge a person’s or community’s ethical values. David Aron explores these questions through the lens of Pirke Avot, one of the central compilations of Jewish ethical teachings of the Rabbinic period.