Sunday, June 28, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Iron Horse Park
6161 Millshire Drive
Centerville, OH 45459

Celebrate summer with your friends at a picnic in the park! Kosher dinner will be provided.

No charge. RSVP by June 26.

Questions? Contact Kate Elder at kelder@jfgd.net.

In partnership with Hillel Academy.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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

$18/person.

Monday, May 18, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Dayton Foodbank
56 Armor Place
Dayton, OH 45417

Please join our “Seed, Sprout, and Serve” Squad. Volunteer to help with a variety of activities to support the local community with their food needs including packing boxes, sorting through food items for quality assurance, and loading pallets for storage and delivery. Ages 16 and older. Closed-toed shoes required.

RSVP by May 13. Questions? Contact Jeff Blumer at jblumer@jfgd.net.

This JCRC project is being held in collaboration with Beth Abraham Synagogue, Beth Jacob Congregation, Chabad of Greater Dayton, Temple Beth Or, and Temple Israel.

Friday, May 22, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Beth Jacob Congregation
7020 N. Main Street
Dayton, OH 45415

Join Beth Jacob Congregation for a fun evening of davening, a dairy dinner, and Torah learning! Dinner served at 6:00 p.m., followed by Torah trivia and candle lighting at 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $18/person. RSVP by May 10.

For questions and to RSVP, call 937-274-2149 or email bethjacob1@aol.com.

Film dates and times are as follows:

OPENING NIGHT
Thursday, June 4 ~ Ethan Bloom
7:30 p.m. at The Roger Glass Center for the Arts

Sunday, June 7 ~ Labors of Love
2:00 p.m. at The Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education

Tuesday, June 9 ~ A Night of Short Films
7:30 p.m. at The NEON

Thursday, June 11 ~ Pink Lady
7:30 p.m. at The NEON

Sunday, June 14 ~ Once Upon My Mother
7:30 p.m. at The NEON

Tuesday, June 16 ~ The Road Between Us
7:30 p.m. at The NEON

Thursday, June 18 ~ Soda
7:30 p.m. at The NEON

Sunday, June 21 ~ The Ring
7:30 p.m. at The NEON

Tuesday, June 23 ~ Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse
7:30 p.m. at The NEON

Thursday, June 25 ~ Never Alone
7:30 p.m. at The NEON

Sunday, June 28 ~ Matchmaking 2
7:30 p.m. at The NEON

CLOSING NIGHT
Tuesday, June 30 ~ Rosenthal
7:30 p.m. at The NEON

Questions? Contact Marc Jacob at mjacob@jfgd.net.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The Tank at the Dayton Arcade
31 E. 4th St.
Dayton, OH 45402

Panelists include Karen Bodney Halasz (Senior Rabbi at Temple Israel) and Joshua D. Ward (Pastor at Omega Baptist Church).

Click here to RSVP.

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

In partnership with Miami Valley Urban League, PBS, and Think TV.

Sunday, July 12, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Beth Jacob Congregation
7020 N. Main Street
Dayton, OH 45415

Join us for active shooter training led by JFGD Security Director John Davis.

No cost. RSVP by calling 937-274-2149.

Sunday, May 31, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Temple Israel
130 Riverside Drive
Dayton, OH 45405

BBYO teens will come together to celebrate Jewish culture at the Jewish Cultural Festival on May 31. Join us as we serve the community and volunteer alongside our friends and families. Participants can sign up for volunteer shifts one hour at a time, making it easy to get involved and be part of the experience – you do not need to commit to the entire festival.

While you’re there, don’t forget to stop by the Jewish Federation booth and help recruit other teens to join BBYO!

Click here to register.

Please contact Jennifer Holman at jholman@jfgd.net with your availability for the day after you register.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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

Get ready for the year ahead at the Dayton BBYO Board Elections! This important event is your chance to have a voice in selecting the next group of leaders who will guide our community. Please note that voting in this election is for BBYO members only.

Following elections, we will hold a brief chapter meeting to discuss plans for Dayton City Kickoff and what’s coming up next. Light snacks will be provided – we hope to see you there! If you are interested in running for a Board position, please contact Jennifer Holman at jholman@jfgd.net.

No charge.

Click here to RSVP by May 11.

Thursday, May 7, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Wild Axe Throwing
3251 Seajay Drive
Beavercreek, OH 45430

Join us for a night of axe-throwing fun as we wrap up the year with our final BBYO event before summer. For safety, all participants must wear closed-toe shoes in order to take part in axe-throwing. Please also bring money if you’d like to purchase snacks.

We can’t wait to end the year on a high note with you!

$10/person.

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

Sunday, May 3, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

On Par Entertainment
4464 Indian Ripple Rd
Beavercreek, OH 45440

Dayton BBYO is coming together to honor our outgoing seniors with a night full of memories, laughter, and fun. Join us as we celebrate everything our seniors have contributed to our community. Each chapter member is invited to bring a favorite memory to share about their time with the seniors. Our seniors will also have the opportunity to reflect, share their experiences, and offer words of wisdom to the younger members.

The evening will include vegetarian appetizers, a private karaoke room, and duckpin bowling for everyone to enjoy.

Cost: $30/person; FREE for seniors!

Click here to RSVP by April 26.

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

Thursday, April 1, 2027
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.