Our Agencies Jewish Community Center

• Book Club: The JCC Book Club is open to all community members. The Book Club meets the third Friday of each month at 10:30 AM in-person and via Zoom. Members volunteer to choose and present a book for the group to read and discuss during the monthly meetings.
• Boomers: Baby Boomers from the Dayton Jewish community meet up for a variety of social and educational events several times during the year. Programs include outdoor concerts, cookouts, game nights, exhibit tours, lunches, and dinners.
• Chanukah Brunch: The Adult Chanukah Brunch is held each year in partnership with Hadassah. The program features a delicious traditional Chanukah brunch with live entertainment along with Chanukah songs and prayer.
• Cultural Arts and Book Series: CABS is a celebration of stories, ideas, and voices that bring our community together. Beginning each fall, the JCC hosts a rich mix of author events, both in-person and virtually, so everyone can take part. Click here to visit our CABS webpage.
• Culture Club: The JCC Culture Club brings community members together to attend various performances at local professional and community theaters as a group.
• Field Trips: JCC Adults partner with adult programming committees from local synagogues and Temples to plan field trips to museums, exhibits, and other places of interest in the community.
• Film Festival: Held in early summer, The Dayton Jewish International Film Festival brings the best in Jewish and Israeli cinema to the Dayton area. Click here to visit our Film Festival webpage.
• Lobby Games: Enjoy a variety of table games at the JCC each week, including Canasta, Mah Jongg, Euchre, and more. Everyone, of all skill levels, are welcome to play.

At the Dayton JCC Preschool, we believe the experiences children have in their earliest years lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning and growth. Our school is more than a classroom; it is a warm, inclusive community where every family is welcomed, valued, and supported.

We are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where children can grow with confidence, explore with curiosity, and develop a strong sense of self. By encouraging creativity and honoring each child’s experience, we inspire a lifelong love of learning and help children discover how they belong within a caring community. Click here for more information about our preschool.

• Down on the Farm: In partnership with PJ Library, families are invited for an evening of fall fun, including hayrides, corn mazes, campfires, s’mores, and a special mitzvah project!
• Women’s Seder: The annual Women’s Seder invites all women in the community to join together to celebrate the traditions of Passover in an all women-led Seder using an original Haggadah written by the women and religious leaders of our community. Notable women leaders from the greater Dayton community are invited as honored guests to take part in the reading of the Ten-Modern Day Plagues. In addition, a Mitzvah project is incorporated to support local community organizations. Participants experience the beauty and significance of Passover in a unique and meaningful way.
• Yom Ha’atzmaut: Each year, the community gathers together to celebrate Israel’s birthday with activities, song, and Israeli culinary experiences.

• BBYO: BBYO is the world’s leading pluralistic Jewish teen movement for students in grades 8–12, empowering teens to build lifelong friendships, discover their Jewish identity, and become confident leaders. Through social events, community service, regional conventions, leadership opportunities, and meaningful Jewish experiences, BBYO provides a welcoming space where every Jewish teen can connect, grow, and make a difference, both in Dayton and as part of a global movement.
• Camp Shalom: At Camp Shalom, we warmly nurture the qualities that create lasting friendships: kindness, empathy, bravery, trust, and communication. In addition to summer camp, we also offer Winter Camp Shalom. Every day brings something new, including cooking projects, arts and crafts, STEM explorations, field trips, and sports. Click here for more information about our preschool.
• Maccabi Games: Join 3,000 Jewish teen athletes from around the globe at the world’s largest Jewish youth sporting event. The JCC Maccabi Games offers Olympic-style sports competitions, including opening and closing ceremonies; travel; community service; social and cultural events; and opportunities to make friends and memories to last a lifetime. Experience the magic of JCC Maccabi. For teens ages 13-17.
• Youth Theatre: JCC Youth Theatre inspires young performers to discover their creativity, build confidence, and shine both on and off the stage through full theatrical productions. Open to students in grades 3–12, our program provides high-quality theatrical experiences where participants develop skills in acting, singing, dancing, and teamwork in a supportive, inclusive environment. Whether it’s a student’s first audition or their tenth production, every performer has the opportunity to grow as an artist, build lasting friendships, and become a valued member of our theatre family.