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Jewish Dayton Blog

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Supporting Israel

Supporting Israel

This week has been very difficult for Jews around the world, especially in Israel. People with friends and family in Israel are trying their best to keep in touch with their loved ones, and act as a source of strength during this difficult time. We here at the...

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Local Leaders Express Views on Antisemitism

Local Leaders Express Views on Antisemitism

Since October 7th, figuring out how we, as Jews, feel about the global Jewish community and the rise in antisemitism here in the United States has been increasingly difficult to articulate. It is important that the Jewish community’s concerns regarding antisemitism be...

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Eighty Years Later

Eighty Years Later

As we prepare to remember and honor those who perished and survived during the Holocaust, we must not forget the stories of the Liberators. At this Sunday’s Yom Hashoah Observance, we will hear from Elaine Buckler, who will share the story of her father, Paul Buckler,...

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Jewish Dayton Calendar

Jewish Dayton Calendar

Dayton Jewish Observer

Dayton Jewish Observer

Epstein, sometimes referred to as the “Fifth Beatle,” came from an Orthodox family in Liverpool. By Stephen Silver, JTA In Midas Man, the first biopic about the late Beatles manager Brian Epstein, an early, pivotal scene is set in a synagogue. In it, Brian (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd) is with his parents, The post JCC Film Fest to screen biopic of Beatles manager Brian Epstein appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

Through July 9, 10 paintings by Hannah Kasper Levinson are on show at Pink Moon Goods home decor store, in partnership with Skeleton Dust Records. The paintings explore methods of optical illusion used in theater machines of the 1500s and the earliest forms of projection using glass slides and candlelight The post Mazel Tov! appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

Sacred Speech Series Jewish Family Education with Candace R. Kwiatek, The Dayton Jewish Observer There was once a cruel king who challenged the Jews of his city to a silent duel. A losing contestant would receive 100 lashes, and if no one volunteered, it would mean death for the entire The post Speechless appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

Looks for The Adventures of Bark Mitzvah Boy each month in The Dayton Jewish Observer and at this site! To read the complete July 2025 Dayton Jewish Observer, click here. The post Bark Mitzvah Boy appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

Robert Armin Buerki, Springfield resident, passed away June 7 in Dayton. He was born in Madison, Wisc. to the late Robert and Gail (Banks) Buerki and was preceded in death by his in-laws, Lester and Pearl (Farber) Stein and brother-in-law, Eric Stein. His blessed memory is now cherished by his The post Obituaries appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

An interview with Dayton native Brian Horwitz By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Since Sunday, June 1, Brian Horwitz has given interviews to 20 news outlets including ABC, CNN, NewsNation, Scripps News, The Denver Post and the Dayton Daily News. The native Daytonian, who has lived in Denver for The post Northmont grad documented Boulder firebombing attack while aiding burn victims appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

Story and Photos by Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer “Whatever tactics you thought we threw at you before, you just wait for what the student movement has to offer. You just wait for the vengeance that we have,” said Laila Shaikh from University of Cincinnati’s Students for Justice in The post With phalanx of police, no incidents at anti-NATO/anti-Israel protests appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

An interview with Israel’s delegates to NATO’s Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session in Dayton. By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Member of Knesset Boaz Bismuth, formerly a veteran journalist and editor-in-chief of Israel Hayom, kept checking his smartphone for the latest news. The leaders of Canada, the United Kingdom, and The post Israel to NATO: ‘Allow us to defend ourselves’ appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

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