Apr 5, 2018 | Israel & Overseas, JCC, Jewish Dayton Magazine
In previous years, the Jewish Community Center has celebrated Israel Independence Day with musical acts, guest speakers, children’s entertainment, and delicious food for purchase. In honor of Israel’s 70th birthday, we are turning up the volume and planning a Yom...
Mar 30, 2018 | JCC, Jewish Dayton Magazine
It’s almost that time of year! Grab some popcorn, a drink, and kick back at the Dayton Jewish Film Festival. This year’s festival will take place from April 17–May 10. We showcase some of the greatest cinematography and award winning feature and documentary movies...
Mar 22, 2018 | Israel & Overseas, Jewish Dayton Magazine, JFGD, YAD
Each year, thousands of Jewish young adults between the ages of 18-26 travel to Israel for a free, one-of-a-kind trip. Since its inception in 1999, Birthright Israel has sent 600,000 participants to Israel. The young adults come from 67 countries, including the U.S....
Mar 15, 2018 | Israel & Overseas, Jewish Dayton Magazine, JFGD, PJ Library
For many families, PJ Library serves as an entry point to Jewish life. Through PJ books, families can learn about the values, ideals, and traditions that have sustained and enriched the Jewish people for millennia. Through stories, families gain familiarity with...
Mar 8, 2018 | Jewish Dayton Magazine, JFGD
Each spring, hundreds of people from the Dayton Jewish and non-Jewish community gather together to remember those who perished in the Holocaust, hear from survivors and their families, and share stories of hope. Renate Frydman, honorary Ph.D, renowned for her active...
Mar 2, 2018 | Annual Campaign, Jewish Dayton Magazine, JFGD
In August of 2017, a hurricane of historic proportions devastated Houston, Texas. Hurricane Harvey dumped over 51 inches of rain in a matter of days. Thousands upon thousands of people living in Houston faced catastrophic damage. The cost to the community was over...