Jared Miller of Solon has been awarded the 2016 Bennett and Donna Yanowitz Leadership Award by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.
The Jewish Federation of Cleveland invites the community to its 113th Annual Meeting featuring Dr. Ronald J. Clark, who oversaw critical infrastructure protection across physical and cyber risks activities for the Department of Homeland Security in his role as Deputy Under Secretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD).
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The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will continue a 90+ year tradition by recognizing a leader in the community for their exceptional civic contributions. This year, Michael Siegal of Gates Mills is the recipient of the distinguished Charles Eisenman Award. The Federation will honor Siegal and celebrate the strength of our community at the 113th Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 pm at B’nai Jeshurun Congregation, 27501 Fairmount Blvd., Pepper Pike. All are welcome to attend this free event.
2017 is becoming a very good year for Beachwood’s Barry Guttman. He has recently been named Board Chair of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Young Leadership Division (YLD).
We have a sense of belonging here in Cleveland, at Federation, and around the world.
A great way to celebrate International Women’s Day! Thank you to the 150 exceptional women who joined us to step into their best self at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s “The Women’s Forum: Embracing Courage, Resilience, & Gratitude.”
The recent vandalism of the Jewish cemeteries in St. Louis and Philadelphia saddened communities across the country. As we band together in support of our fellow communities we are reminded that our Jewish cemeteries need support not only in times of crisis but also 365 days per year.
My dad is Jewish and my mom is Catholic. I went to Catholic school from Pre-K through 12th grade. We hardly ever went to synagogue growing up. However, I started attending Shabbat services with my dad during high school and began to feel an extra sense of fulfillment.
They both learned at an early age the importance of giving tzedakah (charity).
Sylvia’s mother was a leader in Pioneer Women and her father was the first Russian president of a Hungarian shul (Heights Temple). Bob’s father emigrated from Poland to West Virginia where they owned a store, with a shul upstairs.
I was raised in an environment that always involved tikkun olam (repairing the world). My mother used her experience in social work as a volunteer for Federation - one of her major life-long commitments.
The Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Community Relations Committee (CRC) held its third annual Tu B’Shevat Seder celebrating a shared Earth and the new year of the trees. It brought together more than 100 community members from many faiths and religions.
I grew up in a home where Shabbat dinners were a weekly occurrence and I was fortunate to learn first-hand how we must, as Jews, ensure a strong Jewish world.
In our sixty years of marriage, we have always considered our philanthropy as a couple.
Through Masa Israel, a program funded through I-Connect, an initiative of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, young adults like Mara are able to pick their perfect Israel travel experience.
A beautiful evening celebrating our shared earth!
Many of Cleveland’s older Jewish cemeteries are located in areas where the Jewish community no longer lives
"Israel is my home, but for the next two years I am happy to call Cleveland my home!"
A meaningful way to start the day! The room was buzzing with energy and excitement as Jewish Clevelanders filled the room on Sunday morning for the IMPACT! Volunteer Showcase, a highly anticipated volunteer fair for adults ages 50 and over.
I was home in Cleveland for winter break; that’s when I made a decision that would change my life forever. I applied for Onward Israel, an internship program, supported by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.
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