Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Jewish population in Dayton?
Current estimates place Dayton’s Jewish population at approximately 4,000.
Who do I contact for information about moving to Dayton?
Please contact our External Relations Director Cheryl Carne
Are the Jewish Federation, Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Services, and Jewish Foundation separate agencies in Dayton?
Our agencies operate as traditional organizations under one combined 501c3.
Do my children have to be Jewish in order to attend the JCC's preschool?
Children of all religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are welcome to attend the JCC’s Preschool.
Are programs and events exclusive to the Jewish population?
As a whole, we are an inclusive organization. Our events and programs are open to all.
Where can I learn more about the Dayton Jewish community?
To learn more about Dayton’s Jewish community, check out our Shalom Dayton section, located here.
Jewish Observer
Beth Abraham’s Rabbi Glazer introduces niggun circles By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Rabbi Aubrey L. Glazer isn’t sure what will come out of the niggun circles he’s introducing to Beth Abraham Synagogue, and that’s what makes it exciting. “Once we get into the rhythm of this, there will The post Building a singing community appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]
A New York Times bestselling author/veterinarian and a National Jewish Book Award winning longtime NBC News Israel correspondent/bureau chief will raise the curtain on the JCC’s 2023-24 Cultural Arts & Book Series in October. Karen Fine opens the series Oct. 19 with a talk about her new memoir, The Other The post Lessons learned from people & pets kick off JCC’s annual Cultural Arts & Book Series appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]
By Rabbi Haviva Horvitz, Temple Beth Sholom, Middletown Give me a topic and ask me to write an article or teach a course, and I will have no trouble. I enjoy doing the research and will happily share what I have learned and add my own thoughts and opinions. However, The post How much should we depend on a tool that could become the master? appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]