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Name: JCC A Night in Vegas
Start: 2026-02-28T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-28T23:00:00-05:00
Location: Boonshoft CJCE

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1 event 1 1 event, 1 8:00 am - 6:00 pm BBYO Spring Regional Kickoff February 1 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm BBYO Spring Regional Kickoff Sunday, February 1, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Perfect North Slopes We’re kicking off the spring semester the coolest way possible — with a regional snow tubing takeover at Perfect North Slopes! Join Jewish teens in grades 8-12 from across KIO for an action-packed day of tubing, laughter, and making memories with friends old and new. Bonus points if you can beat the record for most snow tubes connected at once. This is the perfect way to reconnect after winter break and jump into the semester with high energy and even higher vibes. What’s Included: • Snow tubing lift...	0 events 2 0 events, 2	0 events 3 0 events, 3	0 events 4 0 events, 4	0 events 5 0 events, 5	0 events 6 0 events, 6	0 events 7 0 events, 7
0 events 8 0 events, 8	0 events 9 0 events, 9	1 event 10 1 event, 10 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm BBYO Battle of the Paddles February 10 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm BBYO Battle of the Paddles Tuesday, February 10, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Pickleball Kingdom 985 S. Main Street Centerville, OH 45458 Get ready to serve, smash, and scramble! We are kicking off New Members Week with a Pickleball tournament. Whether you are a seasoned pro or picking up a paddle for the first time, we want you on the court. The fun doesn't stop on the court! We will keep the good vibes going with a group dinner at The Famous immediately following the games. $16/person. Questions? Contact Jennifer Holman at jholman@jfgd.net. Get Tickets $16.00	0 events 11 0 events, 11	1 event 12 1 event, 12 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cultural Arts & Book Series ~ Sarah Hurwitz February 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cultural Arts & Book Series ~ Sarah Hurwitz Thursday, February 12, 2026 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Via Zoom Sarah Hurwitz As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story From Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us Sarah Hurwitz has written a powerful, personal, and political reflection on what it means to be Jewish in today’s world. Hurwitz, former speechwriter for Michelle Obama, writes from the perspective of someone who returned to Judaism as an adult after years of disconnection. The book is part memoir, part cultural commentary, and part call to action. Hurwitz insists that being Jewish is not something to apologize for, hide, or water down....	0 events 13 0 events, 13	1 event 14 1 event, 14 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm BBYO Fundraiser: Parents’ Night Out, Kids’ Night In! February 14 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm BBYO Fundraiser: Parents’ Night Out, Kids’ Night In! 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...
0 events 15 0 events, 15	1 event 16 1 event, 16 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Winter Camp Shalom: School Day Out Field Trip February 16 @ 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Winter Camp Shalom: School Day Out Field Trip 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.	0 events 17 0 events, 17	1 event 18 1 event, 18 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cultural Arts & Book Series ~ Lee Yaron February 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cultural Arts & Book Series ~ Lee Yaron Wednesday, February 18, 2026 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Via Zoom Lee Yaron 10/7: 100 Human Stories Lee Yaron, author of 10/7: 100 Human Stories is, at 30, the youngest winner of the National Jewish Book Award. In her masterful work, she weaves stories illuminating the lives of a very unusual group that illustrates the diversity and complexity of Israeli society. Her portraits include peace activists, Bedouins, Israeli Arabs, Nepalese guest workers, Holocaust survivors and refugees from Ukraine. An investigative journalist, Yaron’s work describes the richness of their lives and places them within the broader context of the war that devastated...	0 events 19 0 events, 19	0 events 20 0 events, 20	1 event 21 1 event, 21 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm JCC Youth Theatre February 21 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm JCC Youth Theatre PNC Annex Theatre 46 W. 2nd Street Dayton, OH 45402 THREE SHOWTIMES: Saturday, February 21 at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22 at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22 at 6:00 p.m. JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT bursts to life with a vibrant, song-filled retelling of Joseph, his dazzling coat, and his unforgettable journey. Guided by the spirited narrators, we follow Joseph — the favorite son — whose jealous brothers sell him into slavery. In Egypt, he rises and falls in Potiphar’s household, only to discover his incredible gift for interpreting dreams behind prison walls. His talent brings him before an...
2 events 22 2 events, 22 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm JCC Youth Theatre February 22 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm JCC Youth Theatre PNC Annex Theatre 46 W. 2nd Street Dayton, OH 45402 THREE SHOWTIMES: Saturday, February 21 at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22 at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22 at 6:00 p.m. JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT bursts to life with a vibrant, song-filled retelling of Joseph, his dazzling coat, and his unforgettable journey. Guided by the spirited narrators, we follow Joseph — the favorite son — whose jealous brothers sell him into slavery. In Egypt, he rises and falls in Potiphar’s household, only to discover his incredible gift for interpreting dreams behind prison walls. His talent brings him before an..., 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm JCC Youth Theatre February 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm JCC Youth Theatre PNC Annex Theatre 46 W. 2nd Street Dayton, OH 45402 THREE SHOWTIMES: Saturday, February 21 at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22 at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22 at 6:00 p.m. JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT bursts to life with a vibrant, song-filled retelling of Joseph, his dazzling coat, and his unforgettable journey. Guided by the spirited narrators, we follow Joseph — the favorite son — whose jealous brothers sell him into slavery. In Egypt, he rises and falls in Potiphar’s household, only to discover his incredible gift for interpreting dreams behind prison walls. His talent brings him before an...	0 events 23 0 events, 23	1 event 24 1 event, 24 12:00 pm Cultural Arts & Book Series ~ Gila Fine February 24 @ 12:00 pm Cultural Arts & Book Series ~ Gila Fine Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Via Zoom Gila Fine The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic: Rereading the Women of the Talmud The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic by Gila Fine is a groundbreaking and thought-provoking work of literary and Talmudic interpretation. Fine explores the portrayal of women in the Talmud using tools of modern literary theory, feminist criticism, and close textual analysis to reread classical rabbinic texts. The title alludes to Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Sandra Gilbert, and Susan Gubar’s famous feminist metaphor of the “madwoman in the attic” – the silenced woman hidden from view – and... RSVP Now Free	0 events 25 0 events, 25	0 events 26 0 events, 26	0 events 27 0 events, 27	1 event 28 1 event, 28 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm JCC A Night in Vegas February 28 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm JCC A Night in Vegas Saturday, February 28, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 Get ready to shine under the disco ball for an unforgettable evening of Vegas-style excitement and retro flair! Whether you’re feeling lucky or just ready to dance, this is THE event of the season. Bring your luck, bring your groove, and get ready for a spectacular night of games, music, and community fun! Must be 21+ to attend. Join us for Blackjack & classic Vegas games, a poker tournament, silent auction, raffle drawings, disco dancing, music & more... Get Tickets $10.00 – $75.00