Runs February 1, 2026 – March 16, 2026

Do you have a favorite nature or animal photo that brings you joy? Share that joy with others!

Submit your photos to Jewish Family Services, where we will use them to create Passover cards.

The cards will be used as part of our Passover Holiday Outreach.

Photos are due by March 16.

Questions? Contact Jacquelyn Archie at jarchie@jfgd.net.

Sunday, July 26, 2026
1:05 p.m. – 4:05 p.m.

Day Air Ballpark
220 N. Patterson Street
Dayton, OH 45402

More details coming soon.

RSVP by June 29.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Holman at jholman@jfgd.net.

Saturday, February 14, 2026
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

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

BBYO teens will host a Kids’ Night In to support their programming! All proceeds go directly back to BBYO teen activities.

Babysitting is open to all children in grades K-6. We will start off the evening with Havdalah, followed by games, crafts, and other exciting activities, led by BBYO teens, under the supervision of Jennifer Holman, a CPR-certified adult. Snacks will be provided.

Cost: $25/child. RSVP by February 9.

To RSVP and for questions, please contact Jennifer Holman at jholman@jfgd.net.

Sunday, January 25, 2026
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Poelking Lanes South
8871 Kingsridge Drive
Dayton, OH 45458

Kick off the spring semester with an afternoon of bowling, music, and hanging out with friends. BBYO is open to all Jewish teens in grades 8-12 – bring your crew or come make new friends!

$8/person (bring money for food). RSVP by January 22.

For registration or questions, contact contact Jennifer Holman at jholman@jfgd.net.

Thursday, February 26, 2026
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center
1350 Brush Row Rd.
Wilberforce, OH 45384

Rabbi Avi Dresner and a local Black Educator will co-present during a program designed to bring members of the Black and Jewish, Greater Dayton Area communities together, through the narrative of our shared history and values. There will be an emphasis on our connections to the Civil Rights movement, including stories of Rabbi Dresner’s father sharing the pulpit with Martin Luther King Jr., and being arrested with him as well.

No cost. RSVP by February 25.

Questions? Contact Jeff Blumer at jblumer@jfgd.net.

Monday, March 2, 2026
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Beth Abraham Synagogue
305 Sugar Camp Circle
Dayton, OH 45409

Celebrate Purim at Beth Abraham!

Come join us for a Purim celebration filled with joy, community, and tradition.

• Carnival games and bounce houses!
• Pasta dinner with salad, fruit, hamantaschen, & ice cream.
• Costume parade!
• Shpiel (with full megillah reading to follow).

We can’t wait to celebrate with you. Put on your favorite costume and bring your festive spirit!

Members: $15/adult; $5/child ages 3-10; Family max is $40
Nonmembers: $20/adult; $10/child ages 3-10; Family max is $60

Click here to RSVP. Questions? Contact Beth Abraham at 937-293-9520.

Sunday, October 11, 2026
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Monday, February 16, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Rise & Shine: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Stay & Play: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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

This Presidents Day, come have a blast as we take a field trip to THE WEB Extreme Entertainment in Cincinnati, with laser tag, go-karts, mini golf, bowling, and more indoor adventures! Open to children in grades 1-8.

$75/child
Rise & Shine: $5/child
Stay & Play: $8/child

Click here to register. RSVP by February 9.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Holman at jholman@jfgd.net.

Sunday, March 22, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

 This event is by invite only.

Monday, March 23 – Friday, March 27
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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

During the entire week, community members are encouraged to drop off high-need items for St. Vincent de Paul and People & Paws.

Questions? Contact Brian Kerstine at bkerstine@jfgd.net.