October 8 (2025) A gripping exposé on rising antisemitism in America after 10/7, spotlighting student activism, social media, and the Jewish student experience on U.S. campuses. Thursday, September 18, 2025 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Presented by the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton, join us for Israel in Focus: A Three-Part Documentary Series, a powerful three-part documentary screening and discussion series exploring the events of October 7, 2023 — a day that forever altered the course of Israeli history and touched the lives of Jews around the world. Each session will feature a compelling...

Torn (2025) A thought-provoking look at how NYC streets became a battleground over “KIDNAPPED” posters—exploring identity, empathy, and freedom of expression post-10/7. Thursday, October 16, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Presented by the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton, join us for Israel in Focus: A Three-Part Documentary Series, a powerful three-part documentary screening and discussion series exploring the events of October 7, 2023 — a day that forever altered the course of Israeli history and touched the lives of Jews around the world. Each session will feature a compelling documentary film that offers a different...

Thursday, February 26, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center 1350 Brush Row Rd. Wilberforce, OH 45384 Avi Dresner and Dr. Godfrey Vincent will co-present during a program, moderated by Professor Jacques Kahindo, designed to bring members of the Black and Jewish Greater Dayton Area communities together, through the narrative of our shared history and values. There will be an emphasis on our connections to the Civil Rights movement, including stories of Avi Dresner's father. Avi Dresner is a documentary filmmaker, screenwriter and journalist whose work has appeared in numerous publications, including The New York...

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Tank at the Dayton Arcade 31 E. 4th St. Dayton, OH 45402 Panelists include Karen Bodney Halasz (Senior Rabbi at Temple Israel) and Joshua D. Ward (Pastor at Omega Baptist Church). Click here to RSVP. Questions? Contact Jeff Blumer at jblumer@jfgd.net. In partnership with Miami Valley Urban League, PBS, and Think TV.

Monday, May 18, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Dayton Foodbank 56 Armor Place Dayton, OH 45417 Please join our "Seed, Sprout, and Serve" Squad. Volunteer to help with a variety of activities to support the local community with their food needs including packing boxes, sorting through food items for quality assurance, and loading pallets for storage and delivery. Ages 16 and older. Closed-toed shoes required. RSVP by May 13. Questions? Contact Jeff Blumer at jblumer@jfgd.net. This JCRC project is being held in collaboration with Beth Abraham Synagogue, Beth Jacob Congregation, Chabad of Greater Dayton, Temple Beth Or, and Temple...