By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Mechanical engineer Dr. Abe Silverstein, the architect of NASA’s space program and the “Father of Apollo,” will be posthumously inducted to the National Aviation Hall of Fame at its annual enshrinement dinner, on Friday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. at the National Museum

With Rachel Haug Gilbert, Special To The Observer Bernstein’s Fine Catering has been selected to manage the Leo Bistro restaurant at the Dayton Art Institute. Bernstein’s has served as one of The Dayton Art Institute’s preferred catering partners for the last three years. Bernstein’s is owned and operated by Steve

Jew in the Christian world Jewish Family Education with Candace R. Kwiatek, The Dayton Jewish Observer Behind them, a hostile army. Before them, an impassable sea. Moses calls upon God, who reprimands him, “Why do you cry to me? Tell the Children of Israel to journey forth.” According to ancient midrash

By Rabbi Hershel Spalter, Chabad of Greater Dayton I come from a large family, and growing up, we behaved as children often do, testing boundaries and pushing our parents’ limits. One story — repeated often in my family — has us knowingly breaking the rules only after careful deliberation over whether

By Shannon Sarna, JTA We love to kvetch about how early or late Rosh Hashanah falls — as if we have any control or say when the holidays will appear. But this year, the Jewish New Year falls on the early side for us Americans, right after Labor Day. So

Look for The Adventures of Bark Mitzvah Boy each month in The Dayton Jewish Observer and at this website. To read the complete September 2015 Dayton Jewish Observer, click here.

As a Polish Jew and a Holocaust survivor, I am outraged with the Administration for the way they have handled the Iranian situation. How can a country like the United States be so naïve by trusting Iran, relying on a signature on a piece of paper? It brings back memories

The Jewish Internet with Mark Mietkewicz, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer A hush falls over the congregation. The shofar is raised and the first blast — Tekiah — is sounded. The shofar is one of Judaism’s most famous symbols, responsible for some profound religious writings. Rav Saadiah Gaon gives

Leshon Ima, Mother Tongue with Dr. Rachel Zohar Dulin, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer Like every year at this season, we observe the fall holidays starting with Rosh Hashanah, the first day of the Jewish year, continuing with the observance of Yom Kippur and ending with the happy celebrations

Brian W. Appel, age 66 of Englewood, passed away unexpectedly Aug. 5 at his residence. Mr. Appel was a talented, lifelong artist who enjoyed music and sports. He was a kindhearted soul who loved his family and friends. He was a lifelong member of Beth Abraham Synagogue and a graduate