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Jewish Events in Dayton

43 upcoming Jewish community events in Dayton from Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton's calendar: classes, holiday celebrations, family and young adult programs, volunteering and more.

Updated daily · last read Oct 7, 2026

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October 2026

Temple Israel Being Human with Rabbi David Sofian
Wed, Oct 73:00 – 5:00 PMTemple Israel
Wednesday, October 7 – Wednesday, October 28, 2026 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Temple Israel 130 Riverside Drive Dayton, OH 45405 What does Judaism teach us about being human — and therefore about being a Jew? Join Rabbi…
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Today
Beth Abraham Rick Pinsky Brunch Speaker Series
Sun, Oct 1110:00 – 11:30 AMBeth Abraham Synagogue
Sunday, October 11, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Beth Abraham Synagogue 305 Sugar Camp Circle Dayton, OH 45409 Join us for a presentation by John Davis, Security Director for the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton.…
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This week
Happy 100th Birthday Dayton Hadassah
Sun, Oct 112:00 – 4:00 PM
Sunday, October 11, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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This week
Families
PJ Library Down on the Farm
Sun, Oct 115:30 – 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 11, 2026 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 3229 Ferry Road Bellbrook, OH 45305 Join us for our annual evening of fun on the farm! No cost. RSVP by October 9. RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
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This week
JCC Youth Theatre Auditions
Mon, Oct 124:00 – 8:00 PMBoonshoft CJCE
Monday, October 12 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, October 13, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 Click here to sign up for…
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This week
JCC Youth Theatre Auditions
Tue, Oct 135:30 – 8:00 PMBoonshoft CJCE
Monday, October 12 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, October 13, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 Click here to sign up for…
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This week
Temple Israel Being Human with Rabbi David Sofian
Wed, Oct 143:00 – 5:00 PMTemple Israel
Wednesday, October 7 – Wednesday, October 28, 2026 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Temple Israel 130 Riverside Drive Dayton, OH 45405 What does Judaism teach us about being human — and therefore about being a Jew? Join Rabbi…
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This week
Online
CABS Bonus Event ~ Community One Read
Thu, Oct 151:00 – 2:00 PMvia Zoom
Thursday, October 15, 2026 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Via Zoom Join Jewish Book Council for a Community One Read with Bruce Feiler in Conversation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl. Click here to RSVP. RSVP and contact details are…
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JCC Theatre Writers Workshop
Thu, Oct 156:00 – 8:00 PMBoonshoft CJCE
Runs Thursday, October 15, 2026 – Thursday, February 4, 2027 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture and Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 Call all young writers and theatre lovers…
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Temple Beth Or Navigating Loss
Thu, Oct 156:00 – 7:00 PMTemple Beth Or
Thursday, October 15, 2026 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Temple Beth Or 5275 Marshall Road Dayton, OH 45429 Navigating Loss is a monthly gathering for healing and connection, held the third Thursday of each month at Temple Beth…
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Dayton BBYO Presents: The Big Screen Hangout Drive-In Movie
Sat, Oct 178:00 – 10:45 PMDixie Twin Drive-In
Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00 p.m. – 10:45 p.m. Dixie Twin Drive-In 6201 N. Dixie Drive Dayton, OH 45414 Grab your friends and join Dayton BBYO for a fun night under the stars! We’ll head to the drive-in for a movie…
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Young adults
Beth Abraham Rick Pinsky Brunch Speaker Series
Sun, Oct 1810:00 – 11:30 AMBeth Abraham Synagogue
Sunday, October 18, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Beth Abraham Synagogue 305 Sugar Camp Circle Dayton, OH 45409 Brian Kerstine Executive Director, Jewish Family Services: Community Involvement et al: Brian Kerstine is…
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Young adults
Hillel Academy Presents: A Night of Comedy with Joel Chasnoff
Sun, Oct 186:30 – 8:30 PMHillel Academy of Dayton
Sunday, October 18, 2026 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Hillel Academy 5275 Marshall Road Dayton, OH 45429 Join us for a night of comedy in support of Hillel Academy, Dayton’s Jewish Day School. Comedian Joel Chasnoff, winner of…
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Online
Temple Beth Or Let’s Schmooze Movie Discussion
Mon, Oct 198:00 – 9:00 PMvia Zoom
Monday, October 19, 2026 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Via Zoom Let’s Schmooze is Temple Beth Or’s monthly Jewish film discussion on Zoom. Watch the month’s film on your own, then join the conversation. Click here for film…
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Temple Israel Being Human with Rabbi David Sofian
Wed, Oct 213:00 – 5:00 PMTemple Israel
Wednesday, October 7 – Wednesday, October 28, 2026 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Temple Israel 130 Riverside Drive Dayton, OH 45405 What does Judaism teach us about being human — and therefore about being a Jew? Join Rabbi…
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BBYO Fall Into Fun at Young’s Dairy
Wed, Oct 216:30 – 8:30 PMYoung’s Jersey Dairy
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Young’s Jersey Dairy 6880 Springfield Xenia Road Yellow Springs, OH 45387 Come hang out with Dayton BBYO at Young’s Jersey Dairy for a fun-filled fall day with friends…
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JCC Theatre Writers Workshop Series
Thu, Oct 226:00 – 8:00 PMBoonshoft CJCE
Runs Thursday, October 15, 2026 – Thursday, February 4, 2027 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture and Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 Call all young writers and theatre lovers…
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Beth Abraham Rick Pinsky Brunch Speaker Series
Sun, Oct 2510:00 – 11:30 AMBeth Abraham Synagogue
Sunday, October 25, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Beth Abraham Synagogue 305 Sugar Camp Circle Dayton, OH 45409 Stephen Levinson: Jewish Humor and Comedy Stephen Levinson is a comedy writer who has written for Jim Henson…
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CABS Opening Event ~ Michael Kimmel
Sun, Oct 252:00 – 4:00 PMBoonshoft CJCE
Sunday, October 25, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture and Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 Michael Kimmel Playmakers: The Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Created the Toy…
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Chabad Jewish Learning Institute – Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You
Mon, Oct 267:00 – 9:00 PMChabad of Greater Dayton
Begins Monday, October 26, 2026 (runs for six weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Chabad of Greater Dayton 2001 Far Hills Avenue Dayton, OH 45419 Join the JLI course for six Monday evenings. The fall course, Kabbalah and the…
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Temple Israel Being Human with Rabbi David Sofian
Wed, Oct 283:00 – 5:00 PMTemple Israel
Wednesday, October 7 – Wednesday, October 28, 2026 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Temple Israel 130 Riverside Drive Dayton, OH 45405 What does Judaism teach us about being human — and therefore about being a Jew? Join Rabbi…
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Online
Temple Beth Or Jewish Short Story Discussion
Wed, Oct 287:00 – 8:00 PMvia Zoom
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Via Zoom Jewish Short Story Discussion takes place the fourth Wednesday of each month via Zoom. Attendees receive the story and discussion details by email. No cost.…
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November 2026

FamiliesYoung adults
Hillel Academy Tiny Tinkerer STEAM Kitchen
Sun, Nov 110:00 – 11:30 AMTemple Beth Or
Sunday, November 1, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Temple Beth Or 5275 Marshall Road Dayton, OH 45429 Bring your 2–4-year-old for a morning of Jewish STEAM learning and fun. Siblings welcome! No cost. In partnership with…
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Chabad Jewish Learning Institute – Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You
Mon, Nov 27:00 – 9:00 PMChabad of Greater Dayton
Begins Monday, October 26, 2026 (runs for six weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Chabad of Greater Dayton 2001 Far Hills Avenue Dayton, OH 45419 Join the JLI course for six Monday evenings. The fall course, Kabbalah and the…
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JCC Canasta Lessons
Wed, Nov 412:30 – 3:30 PMBoonshoft CJCE
November 4, 11, and 18, 2026 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. No cost. RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
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JCC Theatre Writers Workshop Series
Thu, Nov 56:00 – 8:00 PMBoonshoft CJCE
Runs Thursday, October 15, 2026 – Thursday, February 4, 2027 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture and Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 Call all young writers and theatre lovers…
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Hear Us: A Poetry and Music Cafe
Sat, Nov 77:30 – 9:30 PMBoonshoft CJCE
Saturday, November 7, 2026 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture and Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 Join us for a unique evening of poetry and music at the “CJCE Café.” Immerse…
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Temple Beth Or Veterans Day Brunch and Presentation: 4 Paws for Ability
Sun, Nov 810:00 AM – 12:00 PMTemple Beth Or
Sunday, November 8, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Temple Beth Or 5275 Marshall Road Dayton, OH 45429 The Temple Beth Or Adult Education Committee honors veterans and active-duty service members with a brunch and a…
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Beth Abraham Rick Pinsky Brunch Speaker Series
Sun, Nov 810:00 – 11:30 AMBeth Abraham Synagogue
Sunday, November 8, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Beth Abraham Synagogue 305 Sugar Camp Circle Dayton, OH 45409 Veterans Day Program featuring Retired Col. Dr. Kathy Platoni: The Plight of Veterans Dr. Kathy Platoni has…
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Dayton BBYO Friendsgiving
Sun, Nov 86:00 – 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 8, 2026 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Gather your favorite BBYO friends for a cozy and delicious Friendsgiving filled with good food, great company, creativity, and plenty of laughs! Get creative as you build…
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Online
Chabad Women’s Circle Film
Sun, Nov 87:00 – 8:30 PM
Sunday, November 8, 2026 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Location TBD Join us for a movie and buffet dinner! We will also chat with the movie producer via Zoom. $36/person or free with CWC membership. Click here to RSVP.
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Chabad Jewish Learning Institute – Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You
Mon, Nov 97:00 – 9:00 PMChabad of Greater Dayton
Begins Monday, October 26, 2026 (runs for six weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Chabad of Greater Dayton 2001 Far Hills Avenue Dayton, OH 45419 Join the JLI course for six Monday evenings. The fall course, Kabbalah and the…
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JCC Canasta Lessons
Wed, Nov 1112:30 – 3:30 PMBoonshoft CJCE
November 4, 11, and 18, 2026 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. No cost. Click here to register. RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
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JCC Theatre Writers Workshop Series
Thu, Nov 126:00 – 8:00 PMBoonshoft CJCE
Runs Thursday, October 15, 2026 – Thursday, February 4, 2027 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture and Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 Call all young writers and theatre lovers…
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BBYO Fall Convention
Fri, Nov 132:30 – 6:00 PM
Friday, November 13 at 2:30 p.m. – Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Location will be provided after registration, per BBYO policies. Click here to register by November 9. RSVP and contact details are on the event…
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CABS ~ Liz Hirsh Naftali
Sun, Nov 159:45 – 11:45 AMTemple Israel
Sunday, November 15, 2026 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Temple Israel 130 Riverside Drive Dayton, OH 45405 Liz Hirsh Naftali Saving Abigail: The True Story of the Abduction and Rescue of a Three-Year-Old Hostage Saving Abigail…
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Volunteer
Jewish Dayton at the Foodbank
Mon, Nov 161:00 – 3:00 PMThe Foodbank
Monday, November 16, 2026 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Foodbank 56 Armor Place Dayton, OH 45417 Join our Food for F(all) Force. Volunteer to help with a variety of activities to support the local community with their food…
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Chabad Jewish Learning Institute – Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You
Mon, Nov 167:00 – 9:00 PMChabad of Greater Dayton
Begins Monday, October 26, 2026 (runs for six weeks) 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Chabad of Greater Dayton 2001 Far Hills Avenue Dayton, OH 45419 Join the JLI course for six Monday evenings. The fall course, Kabbalah and the…
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December 2026

Roll in the Third Night of Chanukah with Beth Jacob
Sat, Dec 57:00 – 10:00 PMBeth Jacob Congregation
Saturday, December 5, 2026 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Beth Jacob Congregation 7020 N. Main Street Dayton, OH 45415 Celebrate Chanukah with Beth Jacob, with a game night and light refreshments. No cost. RSVP and contact…
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Temple Beth Or Community Chanukah Party, Artisan Fair, and Brisket Lunch
Sun, Dec 610:00 AM – 6:00 PMTemple Beth Or
Sunday, December 6, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Temple Beth Or 5275 Marshall Rd Dayton, OH 45429
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Families
Chabad Grand Chanukah Celebration
Sun, Dec 64:00 – 7:00 PMChabad of Greater Dayton
Sunday, December 6, 2026 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Chabad of Greater Dayton 2001 Far Hills Avenue Dayton, OH 45419 This Chanukah event is an annual lively gathering where people of all ages come together to celebrate the…
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Chabad Chanukah Party and Craft Night
Tue, Dec 86:00 – 8:30 PMChabad of Greater Dayton
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Chabad of Greater Dayton 2001 Far Hills Avenue Oakwood, OH 45419 $36/person (or included with CWC membership) Click here to RSVP.
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JCC Adult Chanukah Brunch
Fri, Dec 1111:30 AM – 1:00 PMBoonshoft CJCE
Friday, December 11, 2026 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 Adults ~ Join the JCC and Hadassah to celebrate Chanukah! There will be door…
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About events in Dayton

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