Jewish Community Center

From its first inception in the early 1920s, the JCC of Greater Dayton has been integral to the Dayton Jewish community. As a social hub, activity center, and immersive cultural portal, the JCC is here for everyone.

Jewish Community Center Mission

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Dayton provides a universal sense of belonging in the hearts and minds of Greater Jewish Dayton. The creative programming ideas educate and impart Jewish values to all members of the community, regardless of age, creed, nationality, or religion.

The Jewish Community Center would like to thank our LIFE & LEGACY donors for their support. Your legacy gift will allow the JCC to provide outstanding programs and events to keep our community vibrant for years to come.

Programs A-Z

BBYO

BBYO is the leading pluralistic teen movement aspiring to involve more Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish experiences.

Camp Shalom

At Camp Shalom, we encourage self-discovery and inspire confidence, providing a framework for lasting memories and friendships.

Community Chanukah Party

The JCC hosts a community wide Chanukah celebration for all ages.

Cultural Arts and Book Series (CABS)

The Cultural Arts & Book Series educates and entertains every year, offering outstanding programming that promotes awareness, appreciation and pride in the diversity of the Jewish people and community.

Dayton Jewish Film Festival

Held annually in early summer, The Dayton Jewish Film Festival brings the best in Jewish and Israeli cinema to greater Dayton. Every year, our festival features an internationally award-winning selection of feature and documentary films.

Israel Independence Day (Yom Ha’atzmaut)

A community wide celebration to commemorate the establishment of the state of Israel.

Junior Youth Group (JYG)

The Dayton Jewish Youth Group is for all Jewish preteens and teens in grades 6-8. They meet once a month during the school year for fun, social and Jewish programs.

LIFE & LEGACY Program

Through training, support and monetary incentives, LIFE & LEGACY motivates Jewish organizations to secure legacy gifts, steward donors and integrate legacy giving into the philanthropic culture of the Jewish community.

Maccabi

Join 3,000 Jewish teen athletes from around the globe at the world's largest Jewish youth sporting event.

Preschool

The JCC's Early Childhood Care & Education at the Boonshoft CJCE in Centerville offers facilities especially designed for the young child. Open to children ages 6 weeks – kindergarten, our center provides top-notch care and education while connecting students to Judasim.

Women’s Seder

A meaningful experience of feminine solidarity, collaborate with women from different synagogues, as well as the Dayton community, to share and celebrate the holiday of Passover with other women.

Youth Theatre

The JCC Youth Theatre is a program where children in grades 3-12 can challenge and express themselves through the theatrical arts.

Executive Director, JCC
Marc Jacob
Phone: 937-401-1545
Email: mjacob@jfgd.net

Contact the Jewish Community Center

The JCC Preschool Flower Sale

The JCC Preschool is now taking orders for the Annual Flower Sale. Beautiful flowers and plants from Furst the Florist. Perfect gift for Mother's Day or any day! Choose from: Annual flats 4.5" Potted plants 12" Hanging baskets 3" Accent plants Veggies Patio pots...

2023 JCC Maccabi Games

JCC Maccabi® 2023 Is Going to Israel and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida! In the summer 2023, 3,000 Jewish teen athletes, representing communities from across the globe, will come together to experience the magic of JCC Maccabi, the world’s largest Jewish youth sports event....

New Enhanced Safety at the Neon

The Neon is utilizing a hospital-grade air filtration units in addition to their robust cleaning practices as a part of their Corona Virus protocols.

A Thanksgiving Message 27 November 2024
November Highlights 22 November 2024
The Importance of Showing Up 16 October 2024
Approaching Rosh Hashanah with Hope 1 October 2024
Inspirational Travel Opportunities 12 September 2024

Jewish Observer

As Beth Jacob approaches 150 years, congregation returns to Orthodoxy

Members vote for synagogue to become Modern Orthodox and to affiliate with Orthodox Union By Marshall Weiss, The Observer As of Nov. 10, Beth Jacob Congregation now identifies as a Modern Orthodox synagogue, with separate seating for men and women on either side of a mechitzah (physical divider). That was The post As Beth Jacob approaches 150 years, congregation returns to Orthodoxy appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

Native Daytonian’s activism brings Hamas tunnel simulation to D.C.’s National Mall

By Marshall Weiss, The Observer Boston-based attorney Doug Hauer says he and his spouse of 30 years, Jack, were “100-percent destroyed” when Jack’s family in Israel called them at 4 in the morning, Oct. 7, 2023. “His entire family is in Israel,” says Doug, who was born and raised in The post Native Daytonian’s activism brings Hamas tunnel simulation to D.C.’s National Mall appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

NYT bestselling author’s history of NY dept. store grande dames

By Marshall Weiss, The Observer Among the extinct department stores of Manhattan, a mystique surrounds the names of a few: Bonwit Teller, Lord & Taylor, Henri Bendel. Bonwit Teller, established in 1895, went bankrupt in 2000. It closed that year. Lord & Taylor filed for bankruptcy in 2020. When it The post NYT bestselling author’s history of NY dept. store grande dames appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

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