Sunday, October 18, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Beth Abraham Synagogue 305 Sugar Camp Circle Dayton, OH 45409 Brian Kerstine Executive Director, Jewish Family Services: Community Involvement et al: Brian Kerstine is the new executive director of Jewish Family Services of Greater Dayton. Brian most recently served as the director of business development and as a senior career coach with JVS Career Services in Cincinnati, a Jewish nonprofit career services organization. Prior to that, he owned Gymboree Play & Music of Cincinnati, an early childhood development program. Brian has also worked in ad sales for national radio and print...

Sunday, October 25, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Beth Abraham Synagogue 305 Sugar Camp Circle Dayton, OH 45409 Stephen Levinson: Jewish Humor and Comedy Stephen Levinson is a comedy writer who has written for Jim Henson Studios, Comedy Central, and NBC where he was a monologue writer for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He currently produces and co-hosts the podcast The Novelizers, distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio, with guests including JK Simmons, Ira Glass, Wayne Brady, Rachel Dratch, Samantha Bee, and dozens more. $12/person. Call 937-293-9520 to RSVP.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Beth Abraham Synagogue 305 Sugar Camp Circle Dayton, OH 45409 Veterans Day Program featuring Retired Col. Dr. Kathy Platoni: The Plight of Veterans Dr. Kathy Platoni has been a practicing clinical psychologist for 42 years and maintains her private practice in Centerville, OH. In service of her country and as an Army Reserve clinical psychologist, she has deployed on four occasions in time of war. $12/person. Call 937-293-9520 to RSVP.

Sunday, November 22, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Beth Abraham Synagogue 305 Sugar Camp Circle Dayton, OH 45409 Bing Davis: Local Art and What Inspires It Bing Davis has created a legacy as an educator, artist, mentor, community builder, community leader, and innovator. He has spent his lifetime as an artist who creates opportunities for others. Born in Greer, South Carolina, Davis moved to Dayton with his family as an infant. He grew up knowing he wanted to create art. $12/person. Call 937-293-9520 to RSVP.