By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Along with baked goods, belly dancers, and kosher beer, Temple Israel’s third Jewish Cultural Festival will feature local restaurants serving up world Jewish cuisine, and guests can learn how to save lives through organ donation. More than 200 temple volunteers will be ready

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 Family Identity Forum By Candace R. Kwiatek, The Dayton Jewish Observer There is a legend that following the Revolutionary War, in which the Jewish financier Haym Salomon played a crucial role, Washington asked what he would like in recognition. Salomon replied that he wanted nothing for himself but

  Look for The Adventures of Bark Mitzvah Boy each month in The Dayton Jewish Observer and at this site.

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

By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Every Memorial Day weekend, members of Dayton’s Post 587 of the Jewish War Veterans lead community volunteers in placing American flags at the graves of war veterans in local Jewish cemeteries. This year, in addition to decorating graves, JWV will honor those still

Building kids’ trust with animals & trainers is key to Dolphin Reef’s therapy model   Photos and Story by Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer One of the most popular films screened at last year’s Dayton Jewish International Film Fest was Dolphin Boy, a 2011 documentary about a teenager from

By Chavie Lieber, JTA You’re at a wedding or Bar Mitzvah, mingling at the bar or catching up with a distant relative, when you hear it: the opening notes of a familiar tune that as if by some invisible force carries you and other guests to the dance floor for