Cathy’s WHIM – A Personal Perspective on Moving Forward
WHIM (What Inspires Me) is a post by Cathy Gardner, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton. Here, Cathy will discuss current events, important news stories and all things related to Jewish Federations and the Dayton Jewish community. Over the past week, I have...
Jewish Community Relations Council Statement on the Death of George Floyd
In Leviticus, the Torah tells us, “Do not stand idly by when your neighbor’s blood is shed.” The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton denounces the senseless death of Mr. George Floyd last week in Minneapolis. His murder is...
JCC Preschool and Day Camp Target Reopening on June 8
**IMPORTANT UPDATE** As of Monday, June 1 at 5PM, the Preschool reopening is now June 11 due to unforeseen circumstances** We have set target dates to open our JCC Preschool on June 8 and JCC Summer Camp on June 8, allowing our staff the time to put in place all...
2020 JCC Film Festival Going Virtual!
Join us for an exciting experience this year for our 20th anniversary Jewish Film Festival! We’re going VIRTUAL, you can watch from the comfort of your couch! All films are available for free through jewishdayton.org. We’re kicking off our 20th Anniversary with...
Cathy’s WHIM – When Crying Is More
This week I finished reading the book “Hum If You Don’t Know the Words” by Bianca Marais. I was incredibly touched by the ending.
Cathy’s WHIM – Eternally Grateful
Over the past six weeks, there have been times where many of us have perhaps struggled to feel anything outside of worry, fear, and stress. The Coronavirus pandemic has changed our world dramatically.
2020 Yom Hashoah Virtual Observances
While we cannot gather together to honor the lives of those who perished in the Holocaust, please consider these local, national, and global resources below to observer Yom Hashoah from home.This list has been compiled in collaboration with the Jewish...Premier Produce One Offering Grocery Produce Boxes
Are you looking for fresh produce and fruit? Check out our Corporate Sponsor Premier Produce One’s website where you can purchase a box of fresh fruit or produce. They even offer curbside pickup! Want to pay it forward? Premier Produce One offers the option...
Cathy’s WHIM – The Fifth Question – Why Is This Year Different?
I’ll never forget the first Passover Seder I conducted on my own.