The Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo’s Jewish Community Relations Council is hosting two interactive mock seders in April for Toledo’s non-Jewish community to learn about the ritual feast that marks the beginning of Passover.
Jews will celebrate Passover this year beginning on April 22. The eight-day festival commemorates the Israelites’ exodus from slavery in Egypt and celebrates the theme of freedom.
On April 7, a traditional Passover Seder will teach about the holiday and Judaism. Participants will have their own traditional seder plate with symbolic foods eaten on Passover. The event is in partnership with Lourdes University’s Lifelong Learning Program and will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.
On April 21, a Rainbow Equality Seder will be hosted from 2 to 4 p.m. at Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St., Toledo, in partnership with Equality Toledo. This seder will follow the customs of a traditional seder with a focus on the collective liberation of LGBTQ people, Jews, and others who have faced oppression. The event will celebrate freedoms that have been achieved while exploring those yet to be achieved.
Both events are free to attend and open to all faiths and identities. Register for the traditional seder by April 1 at bit.ly/4cinPMO. Register for the equality seder by April 15 at bit.ly/3IMMLyv.
LDS church shows Good Friday concert film
The Toledo-area Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting a screening of the Lamb of God concert film on Friday.
LDS composer Rob Gardner adapted his orchestral concert in response to the pandemic and released it in theaters in 2021. Lamb of God is a musical portrayal of the final days of Jesus’ life and ministry leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection, told through the perspective of those who walked with him.
The screening will be held at the local LDS chapel, located at 1545 Eastgate Rd., Toledo. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and members of the congregation will play live music before the program begins at 6:30 p.m.
The event is free to attend and all are welcome. For details, go to bit.ly/3PxGmLz.
Vendors bring goodies for Eid celebrations
The Islamic Center of Greater Toledo is holding a pre-Eid bazaar on March 31.
Vendors will sell clothing, accessories, gifts, and treats to help Muslims celebrate the holiday Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. The three-day festival of sweets begins this year on April 9 and is marked by thanksgiving and rejoicing.
The bazaar is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 31 at 25877 Scheider Rd., Perrysburg.
Go to Facebook.com/ICGToledo for details.
Repair Cafe to set up in Holland
Volunteers with the Toledo Repair Cafe will be at the Holland branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library on Saturday, ready to repair a ripped hem, a broken car part, and more — all free of charge.
The Toledo Repair Cafe is a multifaith co-ministry started by the Park United Church of Christ and the Sylvania Baha’í Community to help neighbors and the environment. It runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1032 S. McCord Rd., Holland.
The ministry reports it is growing with more community members seeking its services and more volunteers. Its February event saw 80 items brought in for evaluation and repairs.
Email ToledoRepairCafe@gmail.com for more information.
First Published March 24, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
