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.

A Night in Vegas

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Film Festival

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Cultural Arts & Book Series

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Preschool

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Women’s Seder

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Camp Shalom

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Programs A-Z

A Night in Vegas

A lively evening of games, music, and great company is the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Dayton’s Annual Fundraiser.

BBYO

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

Camp Shalom Summer & Winter Camp

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.

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.

Tuesdays at the JCC

The JCC is open late on Tuesday evenings in order to host a myriad of classes, from Krav Maga to Improv and Zumba, there's something for everyone!

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.

JCC Director

Marc Jacob

Phone: 937-401-1545
Email: mjacob@jfgd.net

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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.

We Should Never Be Silent 7 September 2023
It’s Trivia Time! 18 May 2023
Stand Up to Jewish Hate 27 April 2023
A Story is Worth a Million Words 19 April 2023
Happy Passover 7 April 2023

Jewish Observer

On Rosh Hashanah, neo-Nazi flyers dropped at Tipp City homes and in Cincinnati area

By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer One city near Dayton and five communities in the Cincinnati area were littered with neo-Nazi flyers on Rosh Hashanah, Sept. 16 and 17. In Tipp City, 16 miles north of Dayton in Miami County, “a lot more than 50” hate flyers were dropped The post On Rosh Hashanah, neo-Nazi flyers dropped at Tipp City homes and in Cincinnati area appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

Dayton’s Temple Israel among U.S. synagogues targeted with a Rosh Hashanah swatting threat

Police responded in minutes, services continued without disruption. By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer With more than 300 people praying in Temple Israel’s Great Hall on the first day of Rosh Hashanah, seven Dayton police cruisers and a MetroParks cruiser converged to block the congregation’s main entrance minutes after The post Dayton’s Temple Israel among U.S. synagogues targeted with a Rosh Hashanah swatting threat appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

Tipp City Board of Ed member regrets Nazi outburst at Tuesday night meeting

By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Tipp City Board of Education Member Anne Zakkour told The Observer Thursday morning that she is sorry for giving the Nazi salute and saying, “Sieg Heil’ to then board President Simon Patry during a work session Tuesday evening. “In hindsight, I regret having The post Tipp City Board of Ed member regrets Nazi outburst at Tuesday night meeting appeared first on The Dayton Jewish Observer. [...]

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