Tuesday, November 4, 2025
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education
525 Versailles Drive
Centerville, OH 45459

Stop by the JCC for a sweet selection of homemade treats, baked with love by BBYO members! All proceeds support our local BBYO.

NO WALK-INS ALLOWED ~ RSVP IS REQUIRED. 

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education
525 Versailles Drive
Centerville, OH 45459

Please join us for a panel discussion with our local rabbis about the recent release of the 20 remaining living hostages taken captive on 10/7, hurdles Israel and Jews throughout the world are still facing, and our hopes for the future.

Moderated by Bonnie Beaman Rice. Panel includes Rabbi Leibel Agar (Beth Jacob Congregation), Rabbi Karen Bodney-Halasz (Temple Israel), Rabbi Judy Chessin (Temple Beth Or), Rav Aubrey Glazer (Beth Abraham Synagogue), and Rabbi Nochum Mangel (Chabad of Greater Dayton).

Snacks and beverages will be provided.

NO WALK-INS ALLOWED ~ RSVP IS REQUIRED. 

No cost.

Sunday, December 7, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Temple Beth Or
5275 Marshall Road
Dayton, OH 45429

Join us for our Annual Artisan Fair and Brisket Lunch!

Click here to register for alerts! Questions? Call 937-435-3400.

Thursday, November 20, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Temple Beth Or
5275 Marshall Road
Dayton, OH 45429

This class is for people that have had loss in their life, whether recent, in the past, or the future. We will share information about the five stages of grief and other information to help you deal with loss.

Instructor Andy Chaet has been a bereavement counselor/coordinator in the Hospice setting for 14 years. He has extensive experience helping people with grief and loss. He has facilitated grief support groups for children and adults. He has counseled families and loved ones of Hospice patients as well as community members. He has worked as coach, mentor, and teacher. He co-founded a committee on suicide prevention and mental health awareness. He has a BA in psychology from Quinnipiac University and is a certified Grief Support Specialist from the University of Wisconsin/Madison. He and his wife Kathy have recently joined Temple Beth Or.

No cost. RSVP by clicking here, or calling 937-435-3400.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Temple Beth Or
5275 Marshall Road
Dayton, OH 45429

Pizza and salad provided. Chess, Poker, Jenga – play your favorite fame with a great group of men. Feel free to bring your own games.

No cost. Click here to RSVP.

Sunday, December 21, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Get ready for a night of laughs, snacks, and cozy vibes at Dayton BBYO’s Chanukah Pajama Party & White Elephant Swap. Throw on your comfiest pajamas and bring a hilariously wrapped gift (with a $15 limit) to participate in a fun white elephant gift exchange. It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit—silly gifts, great company, and plenty of snacks to keep you fueled for the fun. Don’t miss out on the chance to score a random, ridiculous gift and make some unforgettable memories!

No cost. Click here to RSVP by December 17.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Holman at jholman@jfgd.net.

Friday, December 12, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Get ready for a night full of community, tradition, and fun at the Dayton BBYO Shabbat Dinner! Gather around the table with friends to enjoy a delicious spread of Shabbat favorites—tender chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, fresh green beans, warm challah, and more. This is the perfect chance to relax in comfy casual clothes, share laughter, and celebrate the beauty of Shabbat together. Address will be shared once you sign up—come hungry and ready for a meaningful night you won’t forget!

No cost. Click here to RSVP by December 8.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Holman at jholman@jfgd.net.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Beth Abraham Synagogue
305 Sugar Camp Circle
Dayton, OH 45409

Join us for our Simchat Torah celebration! We’ll begin at 5:30 p.m. with a pasta dinner and our annual ice cream sundae bar. At 6:15 p.m., we’ll sing and dance with the Torahs in the sanctuary, led by our in-house band. A fun evening for the whole family!

No cost. Please RSVP for dinner to help us plan accordingly. Click here to register.

Thursday, October 9, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

BBYO’s Pizza in the Hut event is the perfect combination of delicious food and meaningful tradition! Join us for a fun and laid-back evening where we’ll gather in the sukkah to enjoy some seriously good pizza while celebrating the spirit of Sukkot. It’s a great chance to hang out with friends, meet new people, and connect with the community—all under the stars.

The exact location of the event will be sent to you once you register, so don’t wait—sign up and get ready for a night of great food and even better vibes!

Click here to register by October 8.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Holman at jholman@jfgd.net.

Friday, November 14 – Sunday, November 16, 2025
4:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Early Bird Registration is open from 9/28 at 6:00 p.m. EST to 9/30 at 11:59 p.m. EST. To lock in the early bird rate, register for the convention or apply for a scholarship before 9/30 at 11:59 p.m. EST! All scholarship applications in before September 30 at 11:59 p.m. will secure the early-bird rate. The Early Bird rate is $299.

Click here to register.

Registration is open & will close on Wednesday, October 22 at midnight. Late registrations will be accepted based on availability. The last day to receive a refund is Thursday, October 23.

The Kentucky-Indiana-Ohio (KIO) Region is back with a weekend full of more incredible teen-led programming and meaningful experiences. It will be full of friendly competitions, getting to know Jewish teens from all around the region, and making memories and new friendships that are for sure to last.

Some highlights of the weekend include:

• AZA & BBG separates
• Cabin programs
• Regional Color Wars competitions
• Meaningful Shabbat and Havdalah celebrations
• Saturday night themed social
• Guests + speakers
• Regional business meeting
• Exclusive swag
• S’mores + bonfire
• Friendship Circle and more!

ATTENDEES: This incredible weekend is open to any BBYO member in grades 9-12 in the Kentucky-Indiana-Ohio Region, BBYO staff, and advisors.