Tuesday, August 4 - Tuesday, August 25, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture and Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 The JCC is offering beginner Mah Jongg lessons for people who have never played or think they are beginners! Taught by our very own Cathy Gardner, these classes will run for four consecutive weeks beginning August 4, 2026. Cost: $36/person (includes a 2026 Mah Jongg card and the book A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg: How to Play the Game and Win) RSVP by July 30. Questions? Contact Jordan Smith at jsmith@jfgd.net.

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...

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...

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...

Sunday, August 23, 2026 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 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 #4 is "Rehearsals." Participants will refine their performances before the big show! 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 informal performance,...

Sunday, August 23, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 Join us for this informal performance, aka "informance," emphasizing creativity, confidence, and the joy of performance. Participants of all ages will have the opportunity to shine while fostering meaningful connections throughout the Jewish community. No cost. RSVP by August 21. Questions? Contact Marc Jacob at mjacob@jfgd.net.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture and Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 RSVP by October 30.