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Journeys to Judaism
Since the Covid pandemic has receded, some area congregations have seen an uptick in conversions. By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Israeli American Ofir Ravin, 27, beams from the front row of Beth Abraham Synagogue’s main sanctuary as her husband, Ryan Lechich, 25, is called for an aliyah to
Jewish War Veterans Post #587 celebrates 75 years
Four veterans of World War II — which ended 78 years ago this September — attended Jewish War Veterans Dayton Post #587’s 75th Anniversary Brunch, held May 28 at Temple Beth Or. The oldest among them was Robert Kahn, 99, who escaped Nazi Germany following Kristallnacht. After his arrival in
Mazel Tov!
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force honored Dave London of Beavercreek as its 2022 Museum Volunteer of the Year for his dedication and excellence in serving the museum and the Air Force. Dave received the honor at the museum’s 41st Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet. The museum’s exhibits division
Opinion: We must stand up to Christian nationalism
By Elliot Ratzman “In the scriptures, it says that children are a reward, they’re a heritage, they’re a blessing,” is how Ohio Rep. Melanie Miller explained her opposition to abortion. “They are not a burden, but they are a gift from God.” We have come to expect such anodyne sentiments
Animals tell tales
The Power of Stories Series Jewish Family Education with Candace R. Kwiatek, The Dayton Jewish Observer Every day, the renowned medieval scholar Maimonides visited Egypt’s sultan, whom he served as a court physician. During the long donkey ride, Maimonides voiced his thoughts aloud and the donkey would listen and reflect.
Bark Mitzvah Boy
Look for The Adventures of Bark Mitzvah Boy each month in The Dayton Jewish Observer and at this site! To read the complete July 2023 Dayton Jewish Observer, click here.
Daytonians and the Holocaust: What did we know? How did we respond?
By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer The traveling version of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Americans and the Holocaust exhibit, on display through June 21 at the Dayton Metro Library’s main library, poses questions to those who take it in — What did Americans know? What more could have
Lessons from Mount Sinai
By Rabbi Levi Simon Chabad of Greater Dayton On Shavuot, this year on May 25-27, Jews around the world commemorate the monumental event of the Giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. However, the significance of this event reaches far beyond the past; it is an experience that is relived
Pig tales
The Power of Stories Series Jewish Family Education with Candace R. Kwiatek, The Dayton Jewish Observer Nearly 2,200 years ago, Antiochus IV seized the throne in the Seleucid Empire, an enormous Greek state that included Judea. To unify his kingdom, he embarked on an aggressive Hellenizing mission specifically targeted toward
Mazel Tov!
The Better Business Bureau of Dayton and Miami Valley honored Ohlmann Group with its Legacy Award at BBB’s Torch Awards for Ethics Awards Dinner, May 9. Ohlmann Group marketing and advertising agency is owned by Linda Kahn and Lori Ohlmann. Every year, Ohlmann Group donates hundreds of hours of creative