Naturalization Ceremony

I was honored to welcome new citizens on behalf of the Miami Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross at today's Naturalization Ceremony in the Walter H. Rice Federal Building and Courthouse.

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Steven & Mary with our sports cars in front of our historic home

 

Aliyah at Temple Israel

I received the very huge honor of being called up at Temple Israel on Friday to recite the blessings before and after the reading of the Torah portion. As a Reformed synagogue this part of the service does not typically include being called up, which is known in Hebrew as an aliyah. But I suggested that we start doing this, our synagogue's worship committee agreed, and I was the first to be honored.

"Wonders in Color: Alexander Calder & Others"

Mary and I have loaned an Alexander Calder lithograph from our print collection to the Dayton Art Institute for its exhibit "Wonders in Color: Alexander Calder & Others." Called "Bull and Circles," it is numbered and handsigned by the artist. It's on display through Oct. 26. https://www.daytonartinstitute.org/exhibits/wondersincolor/

Jewish Cultural Festival

The annual Jewish Cultural Festival happened on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Temple Israel, located at 130 Riverside Dr. near downtown Dayton. The family-friendly event welcomed attendees from all faiths to learn more about Jewish traditions and faith, shop from artisan vendors, enjoy food and drinks from multiple vendors, participate in children’s activities including arts & crafts and a petting zoo, experience live music and more.

This is me in between our two rabbis, showing visitors our Torah that came to us after surviving the Holocaust in Europe. This picture was also used in the Dayton Daily News.

Judging the best entries

I just judged four categories for the North Carolina Press Association’s annual writing awards. #FantasticEntries #TalentedReporters #WishTheyAllCouldGetAnAward

Playing a small part in history!

I was badged as Event Staff for the NATO Parliamentary Assembly this past week! #GreetedDelegatesArrivingAtTheAirport #AssistedDelegatesAtTheirHotel #HistoricMomentForDayton