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A Conversation with ‘Honest Reporting’

A Conversation with ‘Honest Reporting’

Gary Kenzer, national North American executive director of Honest Reporting, is urging supporters of Israel to become effective advocates who know how to spot biased news. Honest Reporting monitors news for bias and inaccuracy in the coverage of the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Aiding Families when Tragedy Strikes

Aiding Families when Tragedy Strikes

Just a year ago, Marci and Mark were busy young parents whose days revolved around their kids. Then the unexpected happened. Marci and her two boys returned from the park to find Mark unconscious. He had suffered a pulmonary embolism, and died 72 hours later.

Breaking Barriers with Larry Doby

Breaking Barriers with Larry Doby

Let’s flashback to October 9, 1948. Game 4 of the World Series is on between the Cleveland Indians and the Boston Braves. 82,000 people cheer from the stands — one of the largest ever in World Series History. The Indians have a slim one-run lead, but somebody needs to step up.

Helping Habitat for Humanity

Helping Habitat for Humanity

It was the perfect day for a “Spruce Up!” Volunteers from our Jewish Volunteer Network and Community Relations Committee, partnered with our friends at Habitat for Humanity and Esperanza to revitalize Cleveland’s Stockyard Neighborhood. Together, we repaired fences, painted, and landscaped to beautify our community that we love. Thanks to all of our dedicated volunteers for joining us to make a big difference!

Next Generation Strengthens Jewish CLE

Moses never entered the Promised Land, but I’m a lucky Jewish kid from Cleveland, so I was able to.

Wear White this Summer

Wear White this Summer

July 30 is the perfect day to wear white. It clearly falls between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Personal Israel Connection

Personal Israel Connection

Cleveland’s sister city in Israel, Beit Shean, has a lot to offer: beautiful natural springs, breathtaking mountaintop views, and an opportunity for American college graduates to teach English to young Israeli students.

Updates from our Summer Birthright Trip

Updates from our Summer Birthright Trip

Find out what the Cleveland Community Birthright trip has been up to during their 10 days in Israel!

“PJ Our Way” Clevelander Shines

“PJ Our Way” Clevelander Shines

Meet Hannah. At just 10 years-old, Hannah represented our Cleveland community on the National PJ Our Way Design Team! She is part of the PJ Our Way community, a new pilot program created by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, that was designed to give 9- to 11-year-olds ownership over the material they read by allowing them to select their own books and express their opinions online.

Welcome, Federation Interns!

Welcome, Federation Interns!

We welcome the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s 2015 Summer Interns! Get to know the group of college students who will be spending their summer at the Federation.

Mazel Tov, The Terrific Trio

Mazel Tov, The Terrific Trio

Mazel Tov to The Gathering Place Warehouse’s Terrific Trio – Ellen Neye, Margo Roth, and Marcia Schumann – this year’s recipient of the Irene Zehman Award for excellence in volunteer service. Learn more about the Terrific Trio’s accomplishments in this short video.

A Druze Hero in the IDF

A Druze Hero in the IDF

My name is Major Rushdi Bader, and I am an officer in the Israel Defense Forces. I want to tell you about my brother, Zedan, while I am here in Cleveland and far away from our holy country.

Meet Israeli Sensation, Idan Raichel

Meet Israeli Sensation, Idan Raichel

You don’t have to travel far to hear the music of the world. Experience the multi-cultural sounds and entrancing fusions of Hebrew, Arabic and Ethiopian with a full-length concert by The Idan Raichel Project at this year’s Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day) celebration on April 23!

Why American Young Adults Teach English in Israel

Why American Young Adults Teach English in Israel

Cleveland’s sister city in Israel, Beit Shean, has a lot to offer: beautiful natural springs, breathtaking mountaintop views, and an opportunity for American college graduates to teach English to young Israeli students.

Introducing jHUB for Interfaith Families

Introducing jHUB for Interfaith Families

Interfaith Families Connect to Jewish Life in Greater Cleveland with jHUB Program Launch: Celebrate Passover with Seder in a Box!

DAF: A First Step to Family Philanthropy

DAF: A First Step to Family Philanthropy

A donor advised fund (philanthropic fund) is a named fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland in which you as the donor advisor make recommendations for charitable grants from the fund.

We All Have a Federation Story

We All Have a Federation Story

Chances are, you and your family have a Federation story. If you live in the Cleveland community, you’ve probably benefited from the Federation ‘s Campaign for Jewish Needs. And, now we’re asking you to give back.