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

Hillel Academy Destination Imagination Team heads to Global Finals

Jewish day school first-year team takes first place for instant challenges at regional and state competitions By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Not only did Hillel Academy Jewish day school field its first Destination Imagination teams this year, its third through fifth grade team earned the top spot for The post Hillel Academy Destination Imagination Team heads to Global Finals appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

Registration open for int’l. Jewish genealogy conf. in Fort Wayne, Ind., Aug. 10-14

Fort Wayne, Ind. — site of one of the largest family history research centers in the world — will host the 45th International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies Conference, Aug. 10-14. Only a two-hour, 15-minute drive from Dayton, Fort Wayne was chosen as the location for this year’s IAJGS conference The post Registration open for int’l. Jewish genealogy conf. in Fort Wayne, Ind., Aug. 10-14 appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

Jewish War Vets brunch & talk

In honor of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Memorial Day, Jewish War Veterans Post #587 will host a brunch, 10 a.m., Sunday, May 18 at Temple Beth Or with a speaker from the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in Wilberforce. Buffalo The post Jewish War Vets brunch & talk appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]