05/02/2018

Exploring Jewish Life in Morocco and Madrid

Tags: Federation, Blog, Young Adults, Leadership, Women

Exploring Jewish Life in Morocco and Madrid

Six Jewish Cleveland young leaders recently returned from a once-in-a-lifetime journey, visiting Jewish communities in Morocco and Spain with the National Young Leadership Cabinet (NYLC) Study Mission. The trip, which highlighted the special relationship both countries have with the Jewish people, also helped the group understand the importance of supporting vibrant Jewish communities throughout the globe.

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04/30/2018

Five Reasons to Attend IsraelFest!

Tags: Young Adults, Israel, Overseas, Advocacy, Families, Teens

Five Reasons to Attend IsraelFest!

A milestone anniversary calls for a party! To celebrate Israel’s 70th anniversary of independence this year, we’re hosting the first-ever IsraelFest!, a carnival for all ages on Sunday, May 6 from 12 - 5 pm at Mandel JCC’s Safran Park (26001 S. Woodland Road, Beachwood). Parking will be available at the Maltz Mseum, The Temple-Tifereth Israel, Mandel Jewish Day School, and Fuchs Mizrachi School.

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04/30/2018

Kohrman Receives Federation's Eisenman Award

Tags: Federation, PR, Awards

Kohrman Receives Federation's Eisenman Award

While receiving the Charles Eisenman Award from the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, S. Lee Kohrman addressed Jewish continuity, injustice and the importance of ensuring the U.S. and Israel become more just places in the future.

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04/27/2018

114th Annual Meeting: Israel at 70 Celebration Continues

Tags: Federation, Israel, Overseas, Awards

114th Annual Meeting: Israel at 70 Celebration Continues

Last night, more than 400 community members came together at Fuchs Mizrachi School to celebrate 114 years of community and 70 years of Israel's independence at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Annual Meeting.

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04/25/2018

Celebrate at IsraelFest! on May 6!

Tags: Federation, Video, Israel, Overseas

Celebrate at IsraelFest! on May 6!

Each year, our community comes together to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s birthday. This year, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland marks the 70th year of Israel’s independence through a series of community-wide arts, cultural, and educational events – known collectively as the “Israel at 70” series. One of those events is IsraelFest! on May 6 at the Mandel JCC, which will be a carnival-like atmosphere with Israeli games, Israeli food, a shuk (Israeli market), a bounce house, and more fun for all ages.

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04/25/2018

Remembering Oren Noa on Yom Hazikaron

Tags: Federation, Israel, Overseas

Remembering Oren Noa on Yom Hazikaron

At our Yom Hazikaron (Israel's Memorial Day) commemoration, First Lieutenant Tair Hadar shared the story of her friend and neighbor, Oren Noa, who tragically lost his life defending the state of Israel. Read Oren's story now:

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04/25/2018

Why We Volunteer with 'Open Heart Magic'

Tags: Federation, Volunteer

Why We Volunteer with 'Open Heart Magic'

Laughter is the best medicine, but a little bit of magic never hurt either!

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04/25/2018

Volunteer of the Month: Barry Hersch

Tags: Federation, Volunteer

Volunteer of the Month: Barry Hersch

Find out how Barry Hersch is magically making an IMPACT! by volunteering.

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04/23/2018

Enjoying "Milk and Honey" in Cleveland

Tags: Federation, Arts, Israel

Enjoying "Milk and Honey" in Cleveland

In 1961, John F. Kennedy took office as the 35th president of the United States, Yuri Gagarin became the first human being to fly into space, and Israel was of Bar Mitzvah age – 13. But also in 1961, the play, "Milk and Honey," debuted on Broadway, becoming the first musical ever set in Israel. "Milk and Honey" captures a community – the Jewish community – in Israel as it was, building their land from the ground up. This musical gives the audience a chance to see Israel for the first time through the main characters’ eyes.

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