By Jaime Geller, JNS.org The average Chanukah sufganiya (jelly doughnut) has between 300 and 400 calories of nearly pure oil and fat. In honor of the miracle God bestowed on the Maccabees, making oil meant for just a day last eight days, the delicious donut and other traditionally oily Chanukah

By Jourdan Stein A few weeks ago, the Jewish world celebrated Shavuot, which commemorates the giving of the Ten Commandments on Mt. Sinai. It is customarily observed by participating in a night of learning. I recently relapsed and went back to residential treatment for anorexia for the second time since

By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Temple Israel President Lisa Pierce announced that the congregation will hire an interim rabbi for a year following the retirement of its senior rabbi, David M. Sofian, on June 30, 2015. “After much deliberation, and based on the recommendation of CCAR (the Central

Film review by Michael Fox, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer Depending on your perspective and politics, Moriah Films’ adaptation of The Prime Ministers is a pride-inducing tour of the first three decades of Israel’s existence or a stunningly blinkered view of ancient events That’s the nature of oral history:

At the 25th Anniversary Gala for Homefull on Sept. 19, 12-year-old Max Mader shared his personal experiences about Homefull and his program, Storytime With Max. Homefull works to end homelessness by providing housing, services, advocacy and education. During Storytime With Max, he brings in snacks and reads children’s books from

  Recipes for Thanksgivukkah By Helen Nash, JTA The phenomenon this year of Chanukah and Thanksgiving coinciding could mean even larger family gatherings than usual. So here are some tips: Plan the menus well ahead of the special celebration, and pick recipes that are easy to follow and make them well

In The Mix By Julie Wiener, The New York Jewish Week Remember the inreach-outreach debate that dominated much of American Jewish life communal discussions a decade ago? If you don’t, the basic gist was: Should the Jewish community focus on deepening the engagement of already committed and synagogue-affiliated Jews (and

  Wednesday December 7th, 2011 Complete your holiday shopping knowing that you will recieve a 10% discount off your purchase and 10% will be donated to the Dayton Jewish Community Center Preschool PTO.  Stop over to Learning Express Cross Pointe Centre at 101 E. Alex Bell Road anytime during the day on Wednesday December 7th