YLD is the nexus of Toledo’s vibrant community of Jews in their 20s, 30s and early 40s. YLD offers an exclusive way to get involved and get connected including events, meaningful volunteer service opportunities, stimulating educational programs and fulfilling leadership positions.
HFLJ is a series of seasonal events, presented by the Department of Jewish Programs, that give families the opportunity to come together in a non-soliciting environment. Events include the Summer Fun Carnival, Hanukkah Palooza, and others as created.
Coordination and development of activities, seminars, speaking engagements and workshops for the community on a variety of topics including caregiving,intermarriage, and older adult issues. Contact Jewish Family Service.
WtJT is a complete series of Jewish Community Resources. Shalom Toledo for those that are new to town. Shalom Baby for the newest members of our community.
The “In a Box” Program offers families the opportunity to explore and learn about different Jewish Holidays and events through hands on exploration and explanation. At each “In a Box” program the participants either create or are given different tools to use for their families celebration. “In a Box” programs have included: Shabbat, Sukkot, Tu B’Shevat and Passover.
Hanukkah Palooza is the Department of Jewish Programs community-wide celebration of Hanukkah. Children of all ages are invited. This event includes headliner entertainment, latkes, sufganiyot, and so much more.
The Department of Jewish Programs Book Fair spans several days and includes presentations by prominent authors and a book store, catering books specifically for the Jewish community. Navigate to the Toledo Jewish News section of this website to download the TJN November Book Fair brochure insert to learn more about the 2008 Jewish Book Fair.
Come join the Greater Toledo Jewish community celebrate Israel's anniversary. The Department of Jewish Programs marks the holiday with fun and educational, hands-on activities for children, and meaningful presentations and speakers for all ages. Contact the DJP for information about this years festivities.
The Department of Jewish Programs - Helping Families Live Jewishly series kicks up the summer heat for this annual summer carnival. Each year families get together for an afternoon of games, crafts, balloons, inflatables and a lot of fun! Contact the DJP for more information.
This event is sponsored by the City of Toledo, Board of Community Relations, Metroparks of the Toledo Area and the Toledo Botanical Gardens. This is the kick-off of the Erase-the Hate series. The Jewish Community Relations Council is part of this program and a member of the Board of Community Relations. The annual Taste of Diversity unites the community in a “small villages” concept around various foods and entertainment from the different cultures living in our area. Visitors who attend will receive a sampling of food in order to highlight and celebrate cultural diversity. This is a totally free event with no charge for food, entertainment, arts & crafts, storytelling or parking.
Each year, the Jewish community invites members of the Jewish community as well as the interfaith community to come together to remember the victims and survivors of the Holocaust in prayer.
The purpose of the interfaith Seder is to introduce the community of all faiths to Passover with participation in a service. The mini-Seder is led by one of our local Rabbis. Ritual foods are offered during the Seder and there is a question and answer session following the service.
At this event, the three faiths comment on a religious topic and a question and answer session follows. This event takes place on the University of Toledo’s campus and the entire community is invited. University students are encouraged to attend and many professors give the students credits for attending this event.
This group of musicians is a cross-cultural band that delivers a positive and meaningful musical message about Jewish-Black relations. This ensemble is part of The Afro-Semitic Connection Organization, a cross-cultural group promoting activities that provide positive responses to anti-Semitism and racism of all forms.
A forum for seniors and their families. Sunday, May 31 Temple Shomer Emunim, 6453 Sylvania Avenue 10:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. $8 per person, which includes a delightful lunch and items to assist you in dealing with the challenges of aging.
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