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.
An opportunity many of us do not have the chance to fulfill – spend a year living and working abroad. But that is exactly what Rachel Seiger, of Solon, and Ben Fleisher, a Cleveland native, were able to do. Their overseas journeys became possible through the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and the Roslyn Z. Wolf-Jewish Joint Distribution Committee International Fellow Program.
The Jewish Federation of Cleveland and Rainey Institute are proud to announce an international partnership. The Federation-supported Youth Futures program in Israel and Rainey Institute are collaborating with teachers, principals, mentors and site coordinators to come together and examine blind case studies involving at-risk youth. Media is invited to attend the case study exchange on January 12 at 6:30 pm at Rainey Institute, 1705 East 55th in Cleveland.
James A. Ratner, recipient of the 2015 Gries Family Award, has made it his mission to ensure the future and strength of Cleveland’s general and Jewish communities while also reminding the next generation the importance of getting involved.
Mazel Tov, Jordan Berkowitz, 2016 recipient of the Amb. Milton A. and Roslyn Z. Wolf Young Campaigner of the Year Award.
What an amazing night! Thank you to the 300+ volunteers and donors who joined us at The After Party, Jewish Cleveland's inspirational Campaign Closing Celebration.
Check out these short videos from Jewish Clevelanders sharing what inspires them to give to the Campaign for Jewish Needs.
Getting ready for high school graduation can be a stressful time. Many students wonder what they will study and where they'll go to college. There’s one more option to add to the list that takes the pressure off: Masa Gap Year.
Little ones make a BIG difference in the Campaign for Jewish Needs!
This year, we asked people in our community what they care about. They shared why they love our local partner agencies.
This #GivingTuesday, make a gift to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and join a global movement to give to the charity of your choice on November 29.
What a night! Thank you to Jewish Clevelanders in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who joined us at the Big Event, YLD’s signature fundraising event of the year
Jewish Cleveland young adults are invited to travel the world and apply for the Roslyn Z. Wolf Cleveland-JDC International Fellowship. The Jewish Federation of Cleveland, in partnership with the American Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), will select one applicant to participate with 25 other Jewish young adult fellows in an exceptional opportunity to spend one year abroad through a paid, individual global service opportunity.
As a member of the Federation’s Overseas Connections Committee (OCC) and the St. Petersburg Subcommittee, I’m visiting St. Petersburg, Russia to learn and to listen.
Read now for our guide to the advantages of giving on or before December 31, 2016.
Our #JewishCleveland Street Team had an awesome summer, meeting with local Jewish Clevelanders all over our city! Watch all of their videos now.
In 1996, when author and historian, Dr. Deborah E. Lipstadt, was sued by right wing extremist, David Irving for libel, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland was there to help cover expenses of defending the Holocaust in British court, alongside Jewish communities across the country.
Share the light of Chanukah by donating gifts to our Jewish community's neediest children and families.
As a member of the Federation's Overseas Connections Committee (OCC), and former Roslyn Z. Wolf JDC International Fellows stationed in St. Petersburg, Russia back in 2006-2007, my husband Matt and I have seen firsthand the life-changing work that the Cleveland Jewish community conducts through its partnership overseas in Russia. However, we recently had a chance to see first-hand the work that our community does to support our other sister city in Beit Shean, Israel.
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