Reform Judaism • February 20, 2024

The Bagel: A Popular, Polarizing, Perfect Snack

If the capacity to cause controversy is a signifier of success, then bagels are truly a triumph. Of course, that's something Jews have known all along.

Reform Judaism • January 24, 2024

Reform Mohalim Discuss Circumcision

A skilled mohel who is also a medical professional can perform a b'rit milah with a deft hand and Jewish soul. They're qualified medical practitioners who are also trained in Jewish ritual, liturgy, and education.

Cleveland Magazine • December 22, 2023

Sia Nyorkor: Most Interesting People 2024

The Channel 19 news anchor and Cleveland transplant uses her voice to speak out about issues important to her.

Cleveland Magazine • December 22, 2023

Kiwi Wongpeng: Most Interesting People 2024

In the past, her title was “restaurateur” or “owner," but the recent culinary school graduate has earned a new title — "chef."

Cleveland Magazine • October 12, 2023

'Personal Ink' Tattoos Help Women Regain Control After Breast Cancer

Voodoo Monkey and P.ink teamed up for the fourth year to adorn local women’s chests with meaningful tattoos that cover mastectomy scars.

Cleveland Magazine • August 8, 2023

Go Back to School in Cleveland Style With These Local Products

You’ll be best in class when you upgrade your start-of-the-year style with unique items, all of which were made right here in Northeast Ohio.

Oberlin College and Conservatory • July 6, 2023

Oberlin Professor to Study Poets of Israel and Palestine

Sheera Talpaz's research will study the phenomenon of the national poet in Jewish/Israeli and Palestinian literature and culture.

Cleveland Magazine • June 24, 2023

Five Mobile Beauty Services That Will Come to Your Home

Savvy entrepreneurs have gone mobile, letting you enjoy everything from deep-tissue massages to golden spray tans from the convenience of your own abode.

Inside Leadership • June 2, 2023

A Tale of Two Congregations

Two synagogues, one old and one new, share their histories and why being a part of the Movement is so vital to their success.

Oberlin College and Conservatory • June 1, 2023

Russian Evolution

Curiosity led Emma Kim to study Eastern Europe at Oberlin. Now a state department scholarship has her curious about living and studying there.

ReformJudaism.org • March 31, 2023

How an Instagram Meme Account is Spreading Jewish Joy

When Aly Silverberg started a Jewish meme account, she never expected it to go viral - or for it to have such a big impact on her life and career.

Cleveland Magazine • December 20, 2022

Most Interesting People 2023: Jessica Parkison

Since 2016, she's co-owned Salt in Lakewood with chef Jill Vedaa. Now, they plan to open two new restaurants: the East Side's Poppy and the West Side's Evelyn.

Cleveland Magazine • February 24, 2022

This Eclectic Cleveland Heights Condo Fits Plenty of Character Inside

Designed by Reflections Interior Design, this vintage-inspired condo bursts with style and character, while leaving no corner unused. The homeowner, who has an impeccable sense of style, already owned all the furnishings for a beautifully designed home.

Cleveland Magazine • February 24, 2022

A Quiet Couple Embrace Their Union Through a Woodland-Inspired Wedding

Katie Babic planned serene, autumnal wedding that reflected an upscale version of her everyday aesthetic, which is ethereal and woodsy, a self-described “magical forest fairy.”

February 24, 2022

How This Radio Personality Made Her House a Home

"I don’t think I’d picked up a drill before 2020,” says home decor influencer Erika Lauren Ver. Now, she's a full-time content creator who teaches thousands of followers how to do home renovation projects both large and small.

ReformJudaism.org • February 8, 2022

“Interfaith” and Beyond

When it comes to partnerships in which one person is Jewish and the other is not, there are lots of descriptors and lots of terms you might hear used to refer to your family. We asked five couples to tell us how they describe themselves and their families' religious identity.

Cleveland Magazine • January 23, 2022

This Couple Had a Destination Wedding In Their Backyard

The pair, who have lived together for a decade and a half, hosted a DIY-heavy Brazilian-themed affair with a 1960s-era Pan Am twist... right at home!

Cleveland Magazine • January 22, 2022

Capture Your Wedding Day With These Photography Tips

Your wedding day is one of the most-photographed days of your life — so it’s important to choose a photographer whose work you love. But how?

Cleveland Magazine • August 26, 2021

Shop Local: Our Favorite Things Boutique Focuses On Fair Trade

Lisa McGuthry found inspiration for the name of her boutique from Oprah, who famously puts out a list each year of her “favorite things.”

Cleveland Magazine • June 8, 2021

Playhouse Square Stages Comeback After Year Off

Facing a $7 million deficit, Playhouse Square is quite literally staging its comeback, hoping to build the theater district back up to its prepandemic glory.