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 or click here 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 or click here to RSVP.

Sunday, December 13, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Beth Abraham Synagogue 305 Sugar Camp Circle Dayton, OH 45409 Scott Halasz (Sports Editor for the Xenia Daily Gazette): Jews in Sports Scott Halasz is an accomplished journalist based in Xenia, Ohio. He serves as the managing editor for the Xenia Daily Gazette and the Fairborn Daily Herald, contributing significantly to local news and sports coverage. Halasz has been recognized for his work, winning awards such as Best Sportswriter in Division I by the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors. $12/person. Call 937-293-9520 or click here to RSVP.

Sunday, January 10, 2027 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Beth Abraham Synagogue 305 Sugar Camp Circle Dayton, OH 45409 Dr. Jennifer Caplan, Ph.D: A History of Jewish Comedy in America Jenny Caplan is Associate Professor and the Jewish Foundation Chair in Judaic Studies at the University of Cincinnati. She is the author or editor of multiple books on Jewish comedy as well as many articles and book chapters on Jewish popular culture. Her latest book, Wit Happens: Global Jewish Humor was published in 2026 and her next book, Unmasked: Jewish Characters in DC and Marvel Comics is forthcoming. $12/person. Call...

Sunday, January 24, 2027 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Beth Abraham Synagogue 305 Sugar Camp Circle Dayton, OH 45409 Emily Wells: The Human Race Theatre Company Emily N. Wells began her tenure as Artistic Director of the Human Race Theatre Company in June 2022. An award-winning theatre director, creative producer, and educator, Emily has cultivated a significant emphasis on new plays and musicals over 25+ years. $12/person. Call 937-293-9520 or click here to RSVP.

Sunday, January 31, 2027 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Beth Abraham Synagogue 305 Sugar Camp Circle Dayton, OH 45409 Lee Truesdale: The Dayton Foodbank Lee Lauren Truesdale is the Chief Development Officer at The Foodbank, Inc., the Miami Valley’s largest hunger relief network. A graduate of Wright State University twice over, Lee is a lifelong resident of the Dayton area and has been with The Foodbank since 2013. $12/person. Call 937-293-9520 or click here to RSVP.