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

Redemption of captives: a supreme Jewish value

By Rabbi Judy Chessin, Temple Beth Or It has now been a year since Israel executed Operation Golden Hand, Mivtza Yad Zahav, Feb. 12, 2024 in Rafah, Gaza, successfully rescuing Fernando Simon Marman and Luis Har, Israeli Argentinian hostages kidnapped during the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak. The post Redemption of captives: a supreme Jewish value appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

Photojournalist’s book portrays a generation of daily life in Israel

Raised in Dayton, Larry Roberts hopes The Faces of Israel provides an understanding of Israeli diversity between 1982 and 2015. By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Over Larry Roberts’ 50-year career in photojournalism, he’s worked for United Press International, Agence France-Presse, The Blade in Toledo, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The post Photojournalist’s book portrays a generation of daily life in Israel appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

Temple Beth Or 40th anniversary kickoff weekend

Temple Beth Or kicks off its 40th anniversary year of celebrations Jan. 31-Feb. 1 with a guest cantor for Shabbat and a Jewish game show with dinner. Shabbat service & gala Oneg, Jan. 31 Cantor Rosalie Will, lead consultant for the Union for Reform Judaism on music- and worship-related issues, The post Temple Beth Or 40th anniversary kickoff weekend appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]