Cathy’s WHIM – Freedom for All on Passover
Over the past two weeks, we have seen hate once again come to the surface with two mass shootings – one of which greatly affected our friends in the Asian community.
Cathy’s WHIM – One Year
Often times, anniversaries call for a celebration. This past week marked a very important anniversary in our world, but this certainly is no time for celebration. It was exactly one year ago today that our staff would all be together working under one roof.
From the Desk of Miss Meryl
I’m Meryl Hattenbach, the director of Camp Shalom at the JCC of Greater Dayton. This will be my sixth summer as the camp director. I come from a robust background of Jewish camping. I grew up with the JCC summer camps: first in the day camp at the Cincinnati JCC, and then at Camp Livingston as a camper for five years and then a counselor for another four.
Cathy’s WHIM – Over 100 Years of Progress
This Monday, March 8th, is International Women’s Day. Many organizations around the globe will spend the day honoring the many incredible women of our world – past and present. We are no exception.
Cathy’s WHIM – Let Me Hear From You
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our world in multiple ways. One major change has been in the way people work. Email and phone calls now replace casual chats with co-workers. Zoom meetings have become a staple in our workdays.
Cathy’s WHIM – Supporting Innovation
When our Innovation Grants program was launched almost 10 years ago, the idea was to support unique, one-of-a-kind, and collaborative programs in our Dayton Jewish community. Over the years, we have seen many initiatives take shape; however, one in particular has grown from an idea to an integral part of Jewish Dayton.
Cathy’s WHIM – Where there is life, there is hope
Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. While many countries have their own Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27th is a day for the entire world to take pause and honor the memories of those who perished, learn from those who have shared their stories of survival, and reflect on how we can ensure such an atrocity never happens again.
Dayton’s 2021 Max May and Lydia May Holocaust Art & Writing Contest Call for Entries
For 2021, the Max May & Lydia May Holocaust Art & Writing Contest is going virtual! We are opening the submission process for students in grades 5–8 (Division I) and 9–12 (Division II), attending public school, parochial school, or are home schooled within the...
A Statement Regarding the Events at the U.S. Capitol
The events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 deeply distress the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton community. Violence is never acceptable, regardless of political inclinations. We join with our many friends in disappointment and apprehension at the recent hostility and unrest evident throughout our nation.
Cathy’s WHIM – Actions Beyond Words
As a leader, I am constantly asking myself in any difficult situation, “What is the right thing to do?” When considering the painful events from yesterday I feel we must act with the Jewish community in mind, using Tikkun Olam as our guiding star.