We want to provide you with regular updates on what is happening on the ground in Israel.

As Shabbat ends and the new week begins, we find our world has changed dramatically again as Israel is now directly confronting the mounting military threat from Iran.

The Hebrew Academy of Cleveland is preserving Holocaust memory through a powerful new educational initiative. As part of the nationwide “Names, Not Numbers” program, eighth-grade boys at the academy spent a semester learning about the Holocaust and interviewing second-generation survivors to produce a documentary that will debut for the community June 16 at the academy.

26 Jewish high school juniors and seniors from public and private high schools across Cleveland have come together to recommend grants totaling $45,000 to 17 organizations for crucial programs in the Jewish and general community through the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s 2024-2025 Maurice Saltzman Youth Panel.

Morgan Jacobs watched proudly as her youngest son tore apart his closet, tossing his clothes into a big pile. She didn’t mind the mess, as her son was simply doing his homework – choosing unwanted clothing items from his closet to be donated to children in need.

We hope to see you at our June events! This month, community members can volunteer at the Hebrew Cultural Garden, attend a community security training, view our latest art exhibit in the Roe Green Gallery, and more.

Applications are now being accepted for LEADS 2025!

A result of three generations of collaboration, Israeli artist Shlomo Katz’s first exhibition since his sudden death more than 30 years ago will be on view through Aug. 26 in Beachwood.

On the campus of Federation beneficiary agency, Bellefaire JCB sits Monarch Center for Autism - a charter non-public school that helps to create a language-rich environment for children ages 5-21.

Our community came together in the wake of the murders of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky.