Wednesday, March 11, 2026

A History of the Toledo Jewish Community at Temple Shomer Emunim

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Religion and culture are the seeds from which America grew, flourishing as a rich nation of tradition and history. Join author and former Toledoan, David Noel, as he discusses his latest book, A History of the Toledo Jewish Community: 1895-2006. During the presentation, Noel will highlight fascinating stories that weren’t included in the book, and after the talk he will sign copies of his work. This partnership between the Toledo Lucas County Public Library and Jewish Toledo celebrates the history of local Judaism, as the library now houses archives submitted by the community, including records, photos, scrapbooks and visual recordings, preserving the history of the Jewish pioneers of our great city. These archives are available online through the library’s Local History & Genealogy Department. Refreshments will be served. 4:30-6pm Thursday, June 16. Copies of his book will be available for $20 + tax.

Temple Shomer Emunim | 6463 W. Sylvania Ave.
419-885-3341 | toledolibrary.org | Free

The Toledo City Paper depends on readers like you! Become a friend today. See membership options

Religion and culture are the seeds from which America grew, flourishing as a rich nation of tradition and history. Join author and former Toledoan, David Noel, as he discusses his latest book, A History of the Toledo Jewish Community: 1895-2006. During the presentation, Noel will highlight fascinating stories that weren’t included in the book, and after the talk he will sign copies of his work. This partnership between the Toledo Lucas County Public Library and Jewish Toledo celebrates the history of local Judaism, as the library now houses archives submitted by the community, including records, photos, scrapbooks and visual recordings, preserving the history of the Jewish pioneers of our great city. These archives are available online through the library’s Local History & Genealogy Department. Refreshments will be served. 4:30-6pm Thursday, June 16. Copies of his book will be available for $20 + tax.

Temple Shomer Emunim | 6463 W. Sylvania Ave.
419-885-3341 | toledolibrary.org | Free

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