• 2026 Dayton International Film Festival ~ Labors of Love

    Boonshoft CJCE 525 Versailles Dr., Centerville, OH, United States

    Sunday, June 7, 2026 2:00 p.m. The Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education 525 Versailles Dr., Centerville, OH, 45459 Labors of Love (USA, 2025, 79 minutes, English) • Documentary A visionary yet often overlooked leader, Henrietta Szold transformed the 20th century by founding Hadassah, building a modern health-care system in Palestine rooted in equality for Arabs and Jews, and later rescuing 11,000 children from Nazi Europe through Youth Aliyah. This heartfelt documentary, directed by Peabody award-winner Abby Ginzberg, brings long-overdue recognition to Szold, offering a thought-provoking look at a woman who reshaped history through compassion and an unwavering belief...

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  • JFS Mitzvah Mission Week

    JFS Mitzvah Mission Week
    Boonshoft CJCE 525 Versailles Dr., Centerville, OH, United States

    Monday, June 15 - Friday, June 19, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 JFS is holding a weeklong Mitzvah Mission donation drive to support YWCA and House of Bread. From June 15-19, please consider dropping off high-need items from the below list. Questions? Contact Jacquelyn Archie at jarchie@jfgd.net. House of Bread: Peanut Butter (personal size, in plastic jar) Jelly (personal size, in plastic jar) Tuna Fish (in flip top cans or pouches) Coffee Sugar Cooking/Vegetable Oil New Underwear (men’s or women’s all sizes) New Socks (men’s, women’s,...

  • JFS Mitzvah Mission Week

    JFS Mitzvah Mission Week
    Boonshoft CJCE 525 Versailles Dr., Centerville, OH, United States

    Monday, June 15 - Friday, June 19, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 JFS is holding a weeklong Mitzvah Mission donation drive to support YWCA and House of Bread. From June 15-19, please consider dropping off high-need items from the below list. Questions? Contact Jacquelyn Archie at jarchie@jfgd.net. House of Bread: Peanut Butter (personal size, in plastic jar) Jelly (personal size, in plastic jar) Tuna Fish (in flip top cans or pouches) Coffee Sugar Cooking/Vegetable Oil New Underwear (men’s or women’s all sizes) New Socks (men’s, women’s,...

  • JFS Mitzvah Mission Week

    JFS Mitzvah Mission Week
    Boonshoft CJCE 525 Versailles Dr., Centerville, OH, United States

    Monday, June 15 - Friday, June 19, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 JFS is holding a weeklong Mitzvah Mission donation drive to support YWCA and House of Bread. From June 15-19, please consider dropping off high-need items from the below list. Questions? Contact Jacquelyn Archie at jarchie@jfgd.net. House of Bread: Peanut Butter (personal size, in plastic jar) Jelly (personal size, in plastic jar) Tuna Fish (in flip top cans or pouches) Coffee Sugar Cooking/Vegetable Oil New Underwear (men’s or women’s all sizes) New Socks (men’s, women’s,...

  • JFS Mitzvah Mission Week

    JFS Mitzvah Mission Week
    Boonshoft CJCE 525 Versailles Dr., Centerville, OH, United States

    Monday, June 15 - Friday, June 19, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 JFS is holding a weeklong Mitzvah Mission donation drive to support YWCA and House of Bread. From June 15-19, please consider dropping off high-need items from the below list. Questions? Contact Jacquelyn Archie at jarchie@jfgd.net. House of Bread: Peanut Butter (personal size, in plastic jar) Jelly (personal size, in plastic jar) Tuna Fish (in flip top cans or pouches) Coffee Sugar Cooking/Vegetable Oil New Underwear (men’s or women’s all sizes) New Socks (men’s, women’s,...

  • JFS Mitzvah Mission Week

    JFS Mitzvah Mission Week
    Boonshoft CJCE 525 Versailles Dr., Centerville, OH, United States

    Monday, June 15 - Friday, June 19, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 JFS is holding a weeklong Mitzvah Mission donation drive to support YWCA and House of Bread. From June 15-19, please consider dropping off high-need items from the below list. Questions? Contact Jacquelyn Archie at jarchie@jfgd.net. House of Bread: Peanut Butter (personal size, in plastic jar) Jelly (personal size, in plastic jar) Tuna Fish (in flip top cans or pouches) Coffee Sugar Cooking/Vegetable Oil New Underwear (men’s or women’s all sizes) New Socks (men’s, women’s,...

  • Response to Active Shooter/Threat Training “Run, Hide, Fight”

    Boonshoft CJCE 525 Versailles Dr., Centerville, OH, United States

    Wednesday, June 24, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 No charge. RSVP below. Questions? Contact John Davis at jdavis@jfgd.net. The Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton, in partnership with the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency, is hosting a free Response to Active Shooters/Threats training. Your ability to understand, recognize and react to an active shooter/threat has a profound effect on the outcome. If you’ve never thought about it before, in the moment it’s too late. This program outlines and provides the proper context for the Department of Homeland...

  • JCC A Bisl Talent Workshop

    Boonshoft CJCE 525 Versailles Dr., Centerville, OH, United States

    Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 Whether you have a little talent or a lot, join us for this special workshop! Week #1 is "Pick Your Piece." Participants will select their monologue, scene, or song and begin exploring character choices, motivations and learn about storytelling. Get stage-ready with our interactive workshop rehearsals! Open to participants of all levels, this program helps build confidence, strengthen stage presence, and explore vocal performance—all while connecting with others in a supportive, creative community. Learn from industry professionals in...

  • JCC A Bisl Talent Workshop #2

    Kitsch & Kvell Rehearsals
    Boonshoft CJCE 525 Versailles Dr., Centerville, OH, United States

    Thursday, August 13, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 Whether you have a little talent or a lot, join us for this special workshop! Week #2 is "Vocals/Lines." Participants will focus on vocal technique, clarity, projection, and text interpretation. Get stage-ready with our interactive workshop rehearsals! Open to participants of all levels, this program helps build confidence, strengthen stage presence, and explore vocal performance—all while connecting with others in a supportive, creative community. Learn from industry professionals in this 4-week program as we build toward an end-of-summer...

  • JFGD Annual Meeting

    Boonshoft CJCE 525 Versailles Dr., Centerville, OH, United States

    Sunday, August 16, 2026 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Details to follow.

  • JCC A Bisl Talent Workshop #3

    Kitsch & Kvell Rehearsals
    Boonshoft CJCE 525 Versailles Dr., Centerville, OH, United States

    Thursday, August 20, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 Whether you have a little talent or a lot, join us for this special workshop! Week #3 is "Choreography/Blocking." Participants will learn how to stage their pieces through movement and spatial design. Get stage-ready with our interactive workshop rehearsals! Open to participants of all levels, this program helps build confidence, strengthen stage presence, and explore vocal performance—all while connecting with others in a supportive, creative community. Learn from industry professionals in this 4-week program as we build toward...