Jewish Family Identity Forum By Candace R. Kwiatek, The Dayton Jewish Observer Shelley’s powerful sonnet Ozymandias describes the fragmented statue of a long-ago king abandoned in a barren desert. On its pedestal the sculptor had carved, “My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings: Look on my works, ye Mighty, and

By Ethel Hofman, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer If you’re looking for quick Passover recipes grounded in tradition but updated with a twist, try any of my favorites below. They all include fruity highlights and are sure to please friends and family. Apricot Cherry Charoset 1 cup dried apricots,

By Martha Moody Jacobs, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer Anyone who’s seen a child learn something new knows the thrill of an “aha” moment. And such moments need not take place in a classroom. Since taking over as co-administrators of Hillel Academy Jewish day school in summer 2011, longtime

Joyce Dumtschin, who served as cantor at Temple Beth Or from 1998 to 2011, died on Feb. 14 from pneumonia as a result of a weakened immune system from myelodysplastic syndrome. She was 56. Myelodysplastic syndrome is a form of cancer in which bone marrow doesn’t make enough healthy blood

Cincinnati Jewish retirement community’s elder abuse shelter service expands to Montgomery County One of only six centers of its kind in United States By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Six years ago, the first elder abuse shelter in the country opened at the Riverdale Hebrew Home in Bronx, N.Y.

  By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Scott Segalewitz estimates that 80 percent of participants at the Dayton Jewish Committee on Scouting Annual Scout Shabbat aren’t Jewish. And that’s a good thing. One of the main goals of Scout Shabbat — which was held this year on Saturday, Feb.

By Ethel G. Hofman, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer Think Purim, and what comes to mind? Shalach manot baskets. But with so many folks watching their diets, consider dishes other than the ubiquitous sweet cakes and cookies. I’m planning a selection of cool fruit soups. To deliver, I’ll pour

Ritualizing our values By Candace R. Kwiatek, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer Jewish Family Identity Forum A mound of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters spilled out onto the kitchen table from boxes, pockets, and purses. Every year back as far as I can remember, my family took some time

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By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer In January, the Jewish Federation announced the recipients of its first Innovation Grants funding cycle, which will provide $26,295 in financial support for six new Jewish community programs to be offered this year. The aim of the grants is to encourage innovative Jewish