Holocaust survivor Erika Gold of Beachwood scanned the crowd of over 500 people gathered at Congregation Miskhan Or in Beachwood on April 13 for the Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah commemoration and delivered a message for everyone to take home with them: “Learn our history. Share it. Don’t forget it.”

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will host its annual Yom Ha’atzmaut event in celebration of Israel’s 78th Independence Day from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 22 at B’nai Jeshurun Congregation at 27501 Fairmount Blvd. in Pepper Pike.

About 250 volunteers and 15 organizations took part in the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s seventh annual Good Deeds Day on April 12, providing assistance to those across Greater Cleveland.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will host its annual Yom Ha’atzmaut event – a free community celebration of Israel’s Independence Day – on Wednesday, April 22 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm at B’nai Jeshurun Congregation (27501 Fairmount Blvd in Pepper Pike).

A few days ago, when a siren sounded in Ofakim, Daniel, a child supported by the Youth Futures program, ran with his family to the safe room. Like many other children, he was frightened. But right after the door closed, the first thing he did was pick up the phone and call his Youth Futures mentor, who supports him.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will host a Yom Hazikaron ceremony at 7 p.m. April 20 at Congregation Shaarey Tikvah at 26811 Fairmount Blvd. in Beachwood, bringing together community members to honor fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terrorism.

April is filled with meaningful opportunities to come together through volunteerism, remembrance, and celebration. Whether you’re looking to give back, connect with others, or enjoy a vibrant community experience, there’s something for everyone this month at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.

In schools across Greater Cleveland, teachers and administrators face a rapidly changing reality: students are encountering more antisemitism, ignorance, and bias – often without the tools to understand or respond. For many educators, Jewish and non-Jewish alike, that challenge can feel isolating. To help address it, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland launched two initiatives designed to support educators and foster more inclusive school environments: the Education Leaders Summit and the Jewish Teachers Summit.

Read a blog post by Marina Perelman, 2026 Weinberg Mission to Israel participant.

Despite a 120–103 loss to the Miami Heat on March 25 at Rocket Arena in downtown Cleveland, more than 100 members of the local Jewish community still found plenty to celebrate during Jewish Community Night.