Lay Leadership
The governing board of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton (JFGD) includes our agencies the Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Services, and the Jewish Foundation of Greater Dayton. All agencies have representative members on the board. This body is the legal representative for the Jewish Federation and for its members. The board’s responsibility is to fulfill the mission, and they direct our work that helps us fulfill our mission.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton & its Agencies care
for those in need, strengthen Jewish life, and create connections
among Jews — acting locally, in Israel, and around the world.
Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton Board and Officers
If you have questions about how our Board of Directors is selected, or need more information, please contact JFGD CEO Cathy Gardner at (937) 610-1555.
2024-2025 JFGD Board
Dan Sweeny
President
Mary Rita Weissman ~ Immediate Past President
Marni Flagel ~ President Elect
Neil Friedman ~ Treasurer
Meredith Moss Levinson ~ Secretary
Ben Mazer ~ VP Personnel
Teddy Goldenberg ~ VP Resource Development
Dr. Josh Atkin
Bonnie Beaman Rice
Rabbi Karen Bodney-Halasz
Elissa Dinsmore
Bill Doner
Jake Elder
Jon Freeman
Renate Frydman
Mark Gruenberg
Helen Halcomb
Dr. Stephen Harlan
Debbie Kirschman-Klopsch
Todd Leventhal
Beverly Louis
Adriane Miller
Linda Novak
Cantor Andrea Raizen
Joseph Saks
Dr. Guy Savir
Sharon Schiff
Ira Segalewitz
Jese Shell