By Rabbi Tina Sobo, Temple Israel I used to watch in awe as some crafters stitched away while seamlessly participating in conversations, classes, or other gatherings. Even as a self-proclaimed multitasker, somehow those seemed incompatible with the amount of cognitive effort needed for each individually. And yet, I regularly wear

Author opens 2025-26 JCC Cultural Arts & Book Series Reviewed by Bernie Bellan, Jewish Post & News (Winnipeg) With over 75 million record albums sold and 118 songs that she either wrote or cowrote, Carole King’s prolific, fabulously successful career has been the subject of several books and numerous articles,

Dayton-area rabbi and mom says children at her congregation have heard antisemitic comments from classmates returning from LifeWise. By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal LifeWise Academy, a Hilliard-based religious instruction program, will be in almost half of Ohio’s public school districts this school year. The academy will now be in

An interview with illusionist Joshua Jay By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer He holds the Guinness World Record for the most selected cards found from a shuffled deck in one minute — 21. He fooled Penn and Teller on their magic competition television series, Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

The Ohio Department of Aging inducted retired social worker and current Dayton Jewish Family Services volunteer Connie Blum into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame in Columbus, Sept. 10 for her decades of service in the region. Blum is among 10 older Ohioans inducted to the Hall of Fame

In the news — a new series Jewish Family Education with Candace R. Kwiatek, The Dayton Jewish Observer “Two leaders, three opinions” humorously recalls the Jewish saying, “Two Jews, three opinions.” And there are certainly Jewish leaders in the news these days who represent strikingly different opinions. On campus, Zionist,

The Synagogue Forum of Greater Dayton presents its 14-session Introduction to Judaism course on Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Nov. 4 and running through Feb. 24. The annual class is open to anyone interested in Jewish learning, dialogue, and exploration. Some sessions are held at local synagogues and

Look for Bark Mitzvah Boy each month in The Dayton Jewish Observer and at this site!     To read the complete October 2025 Dayton Jewish Observer, click here.

Judith Kay Perlman passed away peacefully after her long journey with dementia, on Sept. 6. She was known for her love of Judaism, music, and family. She was a beloved sister, aunt, and cousin to her family and many friends. Judith was born Feb. 15, 1948 in Kansas City, Mo.

Retired longtime Centerville Police Officer John Davis will also provide security assessments/emergency plans for any local Jewish organizations at their request By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Jewish Federation Security Director John Davis remembers the Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture and Education being built in Centerville. When the Federation