Sunday, April 18, 2027 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Temple Israel 130 Riverside Drive Dayton, OH 45405 Jews and Dayton’s Booze Trade Marshall Weiss, Editor and Publisher, The Dayton Jewish Observer; Project Director, Miami Valley Jewish Genealogy & History Did you know that two members of Temple Israel started Dayton’s first wholesale liquor business? Ever hear of the “sacramental wine scandals” of the 1920s? Which local rabbi insisted his congregants drink grape juice instead of wine for Kiddush? Which Dayton Jewish bootlegger murdered two mobsters in cold blood and got away with it? A look back at how we navigated...

Sunday, May 23, 2027 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Temple Israel 130 Riverside Drive Dayton, OH 45405 Temple Israel's Jewish Cultural Festival opens the door to Judaism for all who wish to learn more about our traditions and our faith. In the past years, over 2,500 have turned out to enjoy music and stories, learn about rituals, Torah, the holidays, taste brisket and falafel, play games, shop for crafts and Judaica, dance, and laugh. This family-friendly and accessible event is sure to delight everyone who has ever had questions about Judaism or those that simply want to have some fun....

Sunday, June 4, 2028 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Temple Israel 130 Riverside Drive Dayton, OH 45405 Temple Israel’s Jewish Cultural Festival opens the door to Judaism for all who wish to learn more about our traditions and our faith. This family-friendly and accessible event is sure to delight everyone who has ever had questions about Judaism or those that simply want to have some fun. With our friends from all faiths, we enjoy a beautiful day at Temple and learn that we have a lot in common. The festival involves more than 150 Temple volunteers, who serve food, perform,...