img

Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton

The Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton & its Agencies care
for those in need, strengthen Jewish life, and create connections
among Jews — acting locally, in Israel, and around the world.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton would like to sincerely thank our LIFE & LEGACY donors for their support. Your legacy gift will allow the Jewish Federation to care for those in need, strengthen Jewish life and create connections among Jews for years to come. Please click here to view our LIFE & LEGACY 2018 donor list.

Annual Campaign

The Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton’s Annual Campaign has been raising funds for over one hundred years, supporting our local agencies, and providing for Jews in need in Israel and around the world.

Programs

Annual Meeting
Holocaust Art & Writing Contest
Holocaust Remembrance (Yom Hashoah)
Innovation Grants
Intro to Judaism
JCRC – Jewish Community Relations Council
Jewish Dayton Dreams Big
LIFE & LEGACY Program
Men’s Philanthropy
Miami Valley Jewish Genealogy & History
Partnership 2Gether
PJ Library, PJ Our Way & PJ Grandparents
Presidents Dinner
ShalomDayton
Stand with Israel
The SEEDS Project
Women’s Philanthropy
Young Adult Division (YAD)
Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton – CEO

Cathy Gardner

Phone: 937-610-1555
Email: CGardner@jfgd.net

Telling the Story Through Dance

As a child, I went through a phase where I wanted to be a ballerina. I was in awe of their poise,...

There Is More to The Story

We have all heard the phrase, “There is more to the story.” Oftentimes, the stories we see in the...

Let’s Talk About Antisemitism

Antisemitism has long been an issue in our world. It seemed, at least for a short time, that...

Our Work is Far from Over

Like many in our Jewish community, I am continually distressed by the events of October 7th and...

Shabbat of Love

Of all of the beautiful Jewish customs and practices, the one that I personally find the most...

The Response We Were Hoping to Hear

Last week, a congressional hearing took place with the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and the...

Bringing Light Into the Darkness

I am personally experiencing a plethora of emotions since October 7th that I haven’t really felt...

This Thanksgiving, Show Your Support for Israel

As we prepare to gather with family and friends on Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving here in the...

Support, Resources, and Information

As the war in Israel continues, I have received many emails of support from a variety of our...

We Should Never Be Silent

You may have seen information in the news regarding Nazi references displayed by a Tipp City...

Contact the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Jewish Observer

For Israeli survivors of Oct. 7, speaking tour becomes form of therapy

By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer For an hour on March 19, four Israelis shared their stories with members of Dayton’s Jewish community and allies about how each survived the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre. Halfway through the program, moderated by Jewish Federation President-Elect Dan Sweeny, Eitan Frankl of Kibbutz The post For Israeli survivors of Oct. 7, speaking tour becomes form of therapy appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

The Catskills opens JCC Film Fest May 30

Documentary celebrates lost world more marvelous than Mrs. Maisel ever knew By Dan Pine, J. The resorts are gone now, either demolished or rotting in the humid air of upstate New York. But for nearly a century, the Catskill Mountains served as a lush playground for America’s upwardly mobile Jews. The post The Catskills opens JCC Film Fest May 30 appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

By Rabbi Haviva Horvitz, Temple Beth Sholom, Middletown Approximately one month prior to the deadline for this article, my husband, Ely David Spiegel, passed away of pancreatic cancer. In an effort to bring me comfort, a number of well-meaning friends tried to reassure me that “God only gives us what The post God is always by my side appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This