• Reading of Those English Girls by Michael London

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

    Wednesday, July 1, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 Those English Girls is the third play in A Resilience Trilogy by Michael London. Experience a premiere reading of this original play and provide feedback in a post-reading conversation with the playwright, director, and actors. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Email daytonholocaustresourcecenter@gmail.com to RSVP. About the Play: On a night in 1941, during the Blitz, in a Bermondsey area bomb-shelter in London, two sisters share their story of saving the lives of 29 refugees that were trying to escape Hitler's...

  • A Legacy of Light: Celebrating the Life of Peter Wells (z”l)

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

    Sunday, July 19, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture and Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 On June 3, Peter Wells, who served as CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton from 1978-2005, passed away at the age of 86. His impact reached far and wide, not just here in Dayton, but throughout the worldwide Jewish community. Join us as we come together to celebrate Peter’s leadership, vision, and legacy. Light refreshments will be served. A Zoom link will be provided at a later date for those unable to attend in person. To...

  • 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

    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

    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...

  • JCC A Bisl Talent Workshop #4

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

    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,...

  • JCC A Bisl Talent Performance

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

    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.