Sunday, May 17, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education
525 Versailles Drive
Centerville, OH 45459

An Evening with Keynote Speaker Jonah Platt

The Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton honors the legacy of its past presidents with this premier event to inspire our community with a global message on an intimate level.

5:00 p.m.: Cocktail Reception
6:00 p.m.: Dinner and Keynote Speaker

Bernie Rabinowitz and Elaine Goldberg – Event Chairs. You will have the opportunity to make your 2026 Annual Campaign pledge.

Complimentary valet parking. 

Individual Ticket: $125/person. RSVP by May 8.

To purchase a Patron Table for $2,200 (includes eight tickets & program recognition), please contact Cathy Gardner at 937-610-1555.

About our Keynote Speaker:
Jonah Platt is one of America’s most trusted voices on modern Jewish identity, culture, and current events. He hosts the award-winning podcast Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, known for deeply honest and personal conversations with notable Jewish figures and allies. With a combined social media following of over 400,000 and millions of engagements, Jonah uses his platform to empower, educate, and explore issues affecting the Jewish community – with his signature positivity, nuance, and compassion. A celebrated entertainment multi-hyphenate, Jonah’s credits span screen, stage, and studio – from acting in the Oscar-nominated Being the Ricardos and Broadway’s Wicked to writing for multiple TV comedies, voicing beloved animated characters, and producing his first feature film, The Mensch, shooting this fall. He is also a sought-after singer and musician, award-winning vocal arranger, director of improv and theater, and is cowriting the musical adaptation of Lois Lowry’s bestselling novel, THE GIVER. Jonah was recently honored with California’s inaugural Community Excellence Award for Combating Antisemitism, Holocaust Museum LA’s inaugural Roz & Abner Goldstine Advocacy Award, and is currently pursuing his master’s in antisemitism studies at Gratz College.

Menu:
Hors D’oeuvres:
Miniature Pastrami Eggrolls with Mustard Dipping Sauce, Ahi Tuna Wonton Crisps, Miniature Potato Puffs, Roasted Carrot Coin with Whipped Parsnip Puree, & Chicken Satee.

Dinner:
Field Green Salad with Blackberries, Pepitas, Pickled Red Onion, & Raspberry Vinaigrette
Choice of: Herb Roasted Chicken Breast or Chilean Seabass served with “Beurre” Blanc OR Fried Eggplant Napoleon with Tomato Coulis
Yukon Gold Smashed Potatoes
Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Dinner Rolls & “Butter”
Flourless White Chocolate Torte with Blackberry Sauce

Kosher Dietary Laws will be observed.