SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

JEWISH FEDERATION & FOUNDATION OF GREATER TOLEDO ANNUAL MEETING

Featuring Sarah Hurwitz, author

Registration, Doors Open - 5:45 p.m.

Dinner - 6:15 - 6:45 p.m.

CEO Remarks and Business Meeting - 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.

Main Event with Sarah - 7:15 p.m.

Location TBA

For nearly 15 years, Sarah Hurwitz built a career finding just the right words. She served as a White House speechwriter from 2009 to 2017, first as a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama and then as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama. Sarah worked with Mrs. Obama to craft widely acclaimed addresses and traveled with her across America and to five continents.

Prior to working in the White House, Sarah was in the thick of political campaigns – serving as the chief speechwriter for Hillary Clinton on her 2008 presidential campaign and deputy chief speechwriter for Senator John Kerry in 2004 and General Wesley Clark in 2003.

As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us is a New York Times bestseller and winner of a National Jewish Book Award and the Natan Notable Book Award. It is an urgent exploration of how antisemitism has shaped Jewish identity and how Jews can reclaim their tradition.

Books will be available for purchase at the event, and Sarah Hurwitz will be signing copies.

RSVP by Monday, August 24 here or with Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0351.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4

ISRAEL MISSION COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSION

5:30-7 p.m.
Location TBA

Join Jewish Federation & Foundation of Greater Toledo for a community listening session to help shape a future Israel Mission. Whether you've never been to Israel or have visited many times, your ideas, interests, and perspectives are important. Together, we'll explore what meaningful Israel experiences should look like for our community and gather input that will help guide future planning. 

RSVP by Monday, August 3 here or with Mary Bilyeu at 419-724-0405 or mary@jewishtoledo.org. Contact Mary with questions.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

ECHOES OF VILNA AT THE GLASS PAVILION

2 p.m.
FREE
Glass Pavilion

Click here for more information.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16

LADIES WHO GET THEIR HANDS DIRTY

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$54 per person – includes charcuterie
board making supplies and lunch
Location TBA

We’re digging into the creative world of hand-building ceramics, a simple, hands-on technique using clay. This workshop will guide you from the ground up as you create your very own ceramic charcuterie board. You’ll hand-build your piece, which will then be fired in a kiln, bringing your creation to life. No prior ceramic experience is necessary, just come ready to get a little messy and have fun!

RSVP by Monday, August 10 here or with Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0351.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

SHANAH TOVA... TO GO!

4-6 p.m.
$18 per bag
Location TBA

Celebrate the sweetness of the Jewish New Year with a bag filled with all the Rosh Hashanah essentials. Each bag includes a one-pound Kosher challah along with a curated selection of apple, honey, and pomegranate-inspired treats to help welcome 5787 in the sweetest way. Kits are for the entire community and available by pickup only. All food items are certified Kosher. 

RSVP by Friday, September 4 here or with Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0351.