By Rabbi David Burstein, Temple Beth Or I am here to tell you that Father’s Day is important. Although it often pales in comparison to Mother’s Day, which garners much attention (definitely appropriate), Father’s Day actually is meaningful for us dads. It is nice to have our own day. And

With Charlotte Golden, The Dayton Jewish Observer The Women Presidents’ Organization has released its sixth ranking of the 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies in North America. On that list is Dayton’s own Anita Emoff, president of Boost Technologies company, an offshoot of Shumsky Enterprises, run by Chief Executive Officer Michael Emoff,

The Jewish Internet With Mark Mietkiewicz, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer Your Jewish name says a great deal about you. It hints at when and where you were born, how traditional your parents were when they chose your name, your family’s roots — and according to Jewish tradition, it

Craig Jay Rabiner, age 66 of Dayton, formerly of Atlanta, passed away April 23. Mr. Rabiner was the owner of Kohn’s Loan Co. in Lima and Cincinnati. He was a graduate of OSU and Emory Law School with a J.D. Mr. Rabiner served in the Vietnam War in the special

Purim is behind us. Passover lies ahead. And between them are several Shabboses, twice as many kiddushes and who knows how many other opportunities to raise a glass and say l’chayim. And to seriously overdo things. In reality, abuse doesn’t need an excuse. And the problem doesn’t stop at alcohol.

How the Great Dayton Flood shifted the course of Jewish life here By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer For nearly three days, the Israel family huddled on the roof and in the attic of their home, 241 Sycamore St. in Dayton. Trapped above the waters March 23-25 during the

By Rabbi Shmuel Klatzkin, Chabad of Greater Dayton Millennia ago, the Sages gave Passover the name of Zeman Cheiruteinu, The Time of Our Freedom. The name is apt; we are celebrating our redemption from Egyptian servitude and our launching off into the wilderness, beyond the sway of any constraining human

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,

Tampa native Cathy Gardner is the Jewish Federation’s new executive vice president By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer After Cathy Gardner’s initial phone interview with the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton’s executive search committee, she felt the magic. “And when I came here for my personal three-day interview,” she