By Rabbi Levi Simon, Chabad of Greater Dayton There is a captivating story in the Talmud that illuminates the extent to which Judaism values, loves, and is tolerant of all people — and teaches us to do the same. There was once a gentile who wished to convert to Judaism The post Rabbi Hillel’s strong call to action appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

Judaism’s Worldview Series Jewish Family Education with Candace R. Kwiatek, The Dayton Jewish Observer Twenty-five miles southwest of Jerusalem, Tel Lachish towers over the Judean landscape, a multi-layered mound of destroyed and rebuilt settlements and major cities from 5,500 B.C.E. through the eras of Joshua, Kings, and Maccabees. There, archaeologists The post Create or destroy? appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

Donald L. Gable, age 93 formerly of Dayton, passed away on June 7. Donald is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia. He was the loving father of Lorie Rosen (Edward) and Shelley Keimach (Gary); cherished grandfather of Eli Keimach (Priscilla), Anabelle Keimach, Rachel DiPietro (Louis) and Stephanie Rosen; adored uncle The post Obituaries appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Cantor Andrea Raizen’s retirement from Beth Abraham Synagogue at the end of July marks the first time in a generation that no Dayton area Jewish congregation will employ an invested cantor. And due to financial constraints, Beth Abraham plans to only employ one The post Beth Abraham Synagogue’s Cantor Andrea Raizen retires appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]