Jewish Community Center
From its first inception in the early 1930s, 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.
Even though we aren’t able to have A Night in Vegas in person this year – you’re still able to support the JCC through our Annual Raffle Ticket sales! Click here to purchase 1 raffle ticket for $10 or here to purchase 3 raffle tickets for $20 to be entered to win one of the following prizes!
- Arthur Morgan House ($200 value)
- Murphin Ridge ($275 value)
- Flemings ($175 value)
- Bernstein’s Dinner for 4
- Ray-Ban Sunglasses
- Shark Vacuum
- The Flower Shoppe an arrangement a month for a year
- Graeter’s Ice Cream
- Certificate for Hocking Hills Adventures
We will be holding our Raffle Ticket drawing on June 8 – Opening Night of the Jewish Film Festival! Join us at 8:30PM at the The Dixie Twin Drive In. You do not need to be present to win.
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.
A Night in Vegas
Film Festival
Cultural Arts & Book Series
Preschool
Women’s Seder
Camp Shalom
Programs A-Z
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Jewish Observer
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