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Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicOct 9
TOI: ‘Surge’ in US Jewish life has continued three years since October 7
An increase in engagement with US Jewish communal life that began after the October 7,…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicOct 9
JNS: Post-Oct. 7 Jewish engagement surge in US continuing steadily
A new study by the Jewish Federations of North America suggests that the surge in Jewish…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicOct 9
eJP: ‘The Surge’ in post-Oct. 7 Jewish engagement is growing again
Three years after Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 terror attacks, the wave of heightened Jewish…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicOct 9
Haaretz: American Jews Finding New Ways to Connect, Many Struggle to Belong
Nearly four in 10 American Jews say they have found new ways to engage with Jewish life…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicOct 9
JTA: Three years after Oct. 7, Jewish engagement at elevated ‘new normal’
Levels of engagement in Jewish life have risen overall, establishing a “new normal” three…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicOct 8
Blinken, Pompeo to headline opening plenary of General Assembly
Two former U.S. Secretaries of State, Antony J. Blinken and Mike Pompeo , will join Jewish…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicOct 8
Three years after October 7, the “Surge” is the new normal
Three years after the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, Jewish Americans are still…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicOct 7
Remembering October 7th
We are overwhelmed by the emotions associated with this date, October 7th, three years…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicOct 1
Scholarship Tax Credit regulation will increase Jewish Day School access
Jewish Federations of North America applaud Treasury regulations released Thursday for the…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicOct 1
Jewish Federations' statement on 23% of NSGP grantees receiving funding
At a time of increased frequency of violent antisemitic attacks across the United States,…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicOct 1
Jewish Insider: NSGP fulfills less than one-quarter of 2026 applications
In a year when the Jewish community was rocked by a terror attack at a Detroit-area…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 30
Jewish Federations Statement on the FlyDubai Flight Incident
Jewish Federations are relieved that the passengers and crew of the FlyDubai flight bound…
EPIC ToledoCivicSep 30
U.S. 23/I-71 Study Marks Progress Toward a Stronger Regional Connection
A safer, more reliable connection between Northwest Ohio and Columbus took an important step forward on September 30 with the release of the U.S. 23/I-71 Connector Feasibility Study. For the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce and the businesses we represent, the study advances a transportation priority we have championed for decades.The Ohio Department of Transportation and Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission deliv [...]
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 30
Jewish Federations condemn the violent extremist attacks in the West Bank
The Jewish Federations of North America condemn the violent extremist attacks against the…
EPIC ToledoCivicSep 30
Welcome New September Members
Every new member brings something valuable to the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce: new expertise, new connections and new opportunities to strengthen our region. This September, we’re welcoming businesses and organizations whose work spans transportation, health and wellness, technology, professional services, retail and more.We invite you to get to know our newest members, explore what they offer and look for opportunit [...]
EPIC ToledoCivicSep 30
Help Us Tell the Story of 2026!
We’re putting together the Toledo Region 2026 Year in Review, and we want to hear from you! What happened at your organization this year that made you proud? What did you build, launch, celebrate, accomplish or contribute to our community? We’re looking for great stories, not just big announcements. Here are a few examples of what we’d love to hear about:Major anniversa [...]
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 29
Jewish Federations welcome $300M NSGP award to faith-based institutions
Jewish Federations of North America are grateful to the Federal Emergency Management Agency…
EPIC ToledoCivicSep 28
Looking Ahead Together: Reflections from the TRCC Board Retreat
What will businesses in the Toledo Region need from their Chamber in the years ahead? That question guided the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees during its September 23 retreat as we began looking toward 2027.The retreat was facilitated by Hardy Smith, a consultant, speaker and author who works with chambers, nonprofits and associations on board engagement and strategic planning. Hardy guided a discussio [...]
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 24
Jewish Federations awarded 3-year, $11.5 million grant by Mandel Foundation
Building on the success of an initial three-year, $9.5 million investment beginning in…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 23
Selma Blair, Modi among key speakers at 2026 General Assembly
Jewish Federations of North America's annual General Assembly convenes thousands of Jewish…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 22
Jewish Federations Statement on Yom Kippur Belleville Synagogue Shooting
Jewish Federations of North America are horrified by the shooting outside the Sons of Jacob…
United Way of Greater ToledoCivicSep 21
Meet ALICE: The Neighbors Keeping Our Community Running
In 2021, I was sitting at my dining room table on a Zoom meeting with Council Member Theresa Gadus and Wendy Pestrue, CEO of United Way of Greater Toledo. During that conversation, I heard a term that has come to mean a great deal in my life: ALICE. When I asked what ALICE meant, I […] The post Meet ALICE: The Neighbors Keeping Our Community Running appeared first on United Way of Greater Toledo .
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 18
Federations Join Faith Leaders in Support of The Right to Worship Act
This week, Jewish Federations of North America joined lawmakers and faith leaders on…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 18
Op-Ed: The Federation model isn't static, and it never has been
Steven Windmueller’s recent article, “The remake: Bringing the federation model into the…
Destination ToledoCivicSep 17
Get Inspired in the Glass City
Experience Toledo’s arts scene from morning to night, where galleries, performances, murals and music spark creativity and inspiration at every turn. The post Get Inspired in the Glass City appeared first on Destination Toledo .
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 16
Federations Applaud House Committee on advancing Pray Safe Act
Jewish Federations of North America applauds the House Committee on Transportation and…
EPIC ToledoCivicSep 15
From Peer to Leader: Help New Supervisors Start Strong
Promoting a strong employee into a supervisory role can be an exciting step—for the employee and the organization. But being excellent at the work does not automatically prepare someone to lead the people doing it.New supervisors must learn how to set expectations, give constructive feedback, address conflict, build trust and hold others accountable. At the same time, they may be adjusting to a new relationship with colleagu [...]
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 14
Fox News: How 9/11 turned security into new reality for Jewish community
At sundown on Friday, Sept. 11, as America marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks that…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 14
Axios: Jewish institutions' security spending in U.S. tops $1 billion
Antisemitic threats have pushed the nationwide cost of protecting Jewish synagogues,…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 11
Eric Fingerhut, Gary Torgow number 36 on list of 50 most influential Jews
Eric Fingerhut turned the Jewish Federations of North America toward two fronts: Israel at…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 11
Shanah Tova from the Jewish Federations of North America
After the shofar is blown on Rosh Hashanah, we recite these famous words: הַיּוֹם…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 10
Haaretz: Jewish Groups Launch Fund for New Tax Credit to Jewish Schools
Four Jewish organizations have teamed up to help U.S. Jews take advantage of a new law…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 9
Leading Jewish Organizations Issue Joint High Holiday Security Reminders
This past year, we have endured increasing attacks and threats against Jewish individuals…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 9
eJP: OU, JFNA and Prizmah launch national fund for day school tuition
A consortium of Jewish groups is launching a national fund to allow American taxpayers to…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 9
By Their Side: How Jewish Federations Support Mothers Giving Birth Amid War
Two weeks ago, former October 7th hostage Elkana Bohbot and his wife, Rivka, welcomed a…
Destination ToledoCivicSep 9
Fall in Love with Toledo’s Metroparks
Discover the best fall events, colorful trails, and autumn adventures across Metroparks Toledo! The post Fall in Love with Toledo’s Metroparks appeared first on Destination Toledo .
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 9
Jewish Students' Bill of Rights helps communities fight K-12 antisemitism
Following almost three years of growing antisemitism in K-12 schools, which have included…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 9
Newsweek: The Billion-Dollar Security Tax on Jewish Life in America
The bill for securing Jewish communal life in the United States has crossed $1.015 billion…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 9
TOI: US Jewish community security costs surpass $1 billion per year — study
Security spending for US Jewish communities has surpassed an estimated $1.05 billion per…
Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoCivicSep 9
WP: Jewish institutions see 33 percent jump in security spending
As synagogues prepare for fall holidays that bring their biggest crowds of the year, a new…

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