Jun 12, 2015 | Annual Campaign, Israel & Overseas, JFGD
Like a lot of kids, brothers Yossi and Dor Ben Yishai dreamed about pizza. As adults, that dream transformed into owning their own pizzeria. With the help of Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel and its Small Business Loan Fund, they opened opened a...
Jun 5, 2015 | Annual Campaign, Israel & Overseas, JFGD
As we look forward to celebrating at Temple Israel’s Jewish Cultural Festival, we’re reminded how much celebrating Judasim brings people together. Not only does it provide a safe environment to explore our own Jewish culture and heritage, it also promotes...
May 29, 2015 | Annual Campaign, Israel & Overseas, JFGD
As a teenager during World War II, Aza and her mother fled to Central Asia after the Nazis invaded her native Ukraine and her father was killed on the front lines. Even when it was considered safe enough to return, mother and daughter stayed away. With their hometown...
May 8, 2015 | Annual Campaign, JFGD, JFS
As part of the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign, we’re sharing local stories of how Jewish Daytonians are participating in the act of Tikkun Olam, healing the world. Stay tuned this summer for stories every week celebrating Tikkun Olam locally here in...
May 3, 2015 | Annual Campaign, JFGD
Tikkun Olam is a Hebrew phrase and key Jewish belief which references the shared responsibility to heal, repair, and transform the world. 100 Days of Tikkun Olam kicks off tonight, May 3, at our Presidents Dinner.We will be sharing stories of healing locally and...
