An interview with outgoing Dayton Children’s President & CEO Deborah A. Feldman By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer After 14 years as president and CEO of Dayton Children’s Hospital, Deborah A. Feldman retires June 30. She came into the role after 30 years with Montgomery County, the last 16

3-year project includes predecessor local Jewish papers, back to 1944 By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Thanks to funding from the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton, the full 30-year run of The Dayton Jewish Observer to date and the complete runs of the Dayton Jewish Chronicle (1958-1995) and Jewish

By Rabbi Leibel Agar, Beth Jacob Congregation As Shavuot fades into the background of our minds, one cannot help but begin thinking of summer. For some of us, it means trips to the beach, amusement parks, and other fun-time destinations. For others, it means hot and sultry nights spent with

America 250 — In the news series Jewish Family Education with Candace R. Kwiatek, The Dayton Jewish Observer Jews, Judaism, and the American Founding. The Jewish Impact on the Founding of America. Meet the Jews who played pivotal roles in American history. There is a common misconception that the Jewish

Playwright Michael London presents two readings of his new play, Those English Girls — 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 25 at Wright Memorial Public Library in Oakwood, and 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 1 at the Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture and Education in Centerville. Through their love of attending operas in

Mazel tov to Temple Israel’s 2026 confirmands (L to R): Beau Kleinholt, Jonah Halasz, Hillary Katchman, Jonah Dritz, and Matteo Chaiten. Four stalwart Temple Israel staffers retire this summer. Executive Director Suzanne Shaw completes 22 years of service at the end of June. Also retiring in June are 12-year employee

Only a month after President Julie Liss-Katz announced the launch of a special $300,000 campaign at Beth Abraham’s annual meeting May 13, the congregation had already raised $258,600, with 100% board participation. Liss-Katz said the campaign bridges the gap between insurance coverage and restoration needs from the Feb. 19 sprinkler

Declining membership and low attendance have led Temple Beth Sholom in Middletown to cut its service schedule beginning June 1 from every other Friday night to only the High Holidays, Chanukah, and Passover. Rabbi Haviva Horvitz, who serves the 123-year-old congregation on a part-time basis, will continue to lead those

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Laura Michelle Holzinger, 58, beloved wife of Michael Levin, happily married for over 21 wonderful years; adored daughter of Martin and Joan Holzinger; much loved sister of Debbie (Kevin) Mattis; dear sister in-law of Robin Levin, Andrew (Ruchel) Levin and Ellen (Jeffery) Rasof; cherished aunt of Julia and Joey Mattis,