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Read about what’s happening in Toledo's Jewish community and in others around the world. Be inspired by stories of Tzedakah (justice, charity, and righteousness), Tikkun Olam (restoring the world), and Gemulit Chassadim (acts of loving kindness). Find out how you can help Jews at home and abroad.

Man in Ohio synagogue bombing plan indicted on federal hate crimes charges

The Ohio man arrested for planning an attack on a Toledo-area synagogue was indicted on a federal hate crimes charge. Read more.

IDF delegation in Brazil: Situation unlike anything we've seen before

An IDF team rushes to help a Brazilian community devastated by a dam break. Read more.

As winter weather batters populations worldwide, JDC calls for aid efforts

As extreme weather sweeps across the United States and Europe, Federation partner the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee urges the public to support local and global winter efforts that aid poor populations. Read more.

Young Jews wanted to work with at-risk kids in Puerto Rico

Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel is teaming with a nonprofit group in Puerto Rico to help at-risk children on the island. Read more.

World ORT receives MLK Day humanitarian award

Federation partner World ORT received the “Let Freedom Ring Humanitarian Award” last week at a ceremony on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Detroit, Michigan. Read more.