More than 500 community members at the Yom Hashoah commemoration on April 23 were encouraged to listen, remember and share the stories of Holocaust survivors.

Director, Nim Shapira sat down with us to discuss his new documentary film, Torn, which details the destruction of the Hostage posters that were posted on lamp posts and walls across the country following the October 7th, 2023 attack in Israel.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced that Adam Rosen has been awarded the 2024 Bennett and Donna Yanowitz Leadership Award, which recognizes and honors an outstanding young individual who has demonstrated commitment, involvement, and leadership within Cleveland’s Jewish community. He received the award at the Federation’s Board of Trustees meeting on April 22.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland has invited the community to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s 77th Independence Day, on the evening of May 1 with music, dancing, food and more.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will host its annual Yom Ha’atzmaut event – a free community celebration of Israel’s Independence Day – on Thursday, May 1 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm at Congregation Mishkan Or (26000 Shaker Blvd in Beachwood).

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will commemorate Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, at 7 p.m. April 29 at Park Synagogue at 27500 Shaker Blvd. in Pepper Pike.

Sometimes it is difficult for Holocaust survivor Harry Abraham to retell his story, but he is on a life’s mission to not let the world forget.

The older adult population in the United States is poised for unprecedented growth in the coming decades, according to a report released by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.

The sixth annual local Good Deeds Day grew exponentially in 2025 with 275 volunteers at 15 locations with 14 partner agencies across Greater Cleveland.