03/08/2018

Silver Linings: Rhoda Seifert

Tags: Federation, PR, Volunteer, Campaign

Silver Linings: Rhoda Seifert

When Rhoda Seifert was growing up, she heard stories about her family's experiences in the Holocaust.

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03/08/2018

Federation, Greater Cleveland Board of Rabbis Announces Community-Wide Events in Response to Opioid Epidemic

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Federation, Greater Cleveland Board of Rabbis Announces Community-Wide Events in Response to Opioid Epidemic

Ohio is ground zero for opioid addiction and the Cleveland Jewish community is not immune to this crisis. In addition to providing multiple resources for families caught in the grip of this medical crisis, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, in partnership with the Greater Cleveland Board of Rabbis, is hosting a series of community-wide events in response to the opioid addiction crisis.

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03/05/2018

Coming Together for Our Shared Earth

Tags: Advocacy, Federation, Partners, Holidays

Coming Together for Our Shared Earth

Each year, the Federation’s Community Relations Committee (CRC) hosts our Tu B’Shevat Seder to bring together more than 100 members of the Greater Cleveland community to celebrate our shared Earth. Community member shared their thoughts on how they will honor the Earth in the year ahead.

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03/05/2018

Jewish Federation of Cleveland Announces Israel at 70 Series to Celebrate Israel's 70th Birthday

Tags: Federation, Advocacy, Israel, Overseas, PR, Families, Kids, Teens, Women, Young Adults

Jewish Federation of Cleveland Announces Israel at 70 Series to Celebrate Israel's 70th Birthday

Year-long celebration for Clevelanders of all backgrounds includes concert by Israeli superstar David Broza and the first-ever IsraelFest!

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03/01/2018

Stress Knows No International Borders

Tags: Family, Philanthropy, Federation, PR, Kids, Families, Overseas, Israel

Stress Knows No International Borders

Believe it or not, children from across the country and around the globe are experiencing similar types of stress. Factors like living below the poverty line, having dysfunctional families, or experiencing trauma know no geographic boundaries. Left unattended, this stress can negatively affect a child’s school performance, social well-being, and ultimately, their future success as an adult.

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03/01/2018

A Winning Hamentashen Recipe

Tags: Food, Holidays, Federation

A Winning Hamentashen Recipe

Each year, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland hosts a Purim celebration for all staff to enjoy. One of the most competitive activities of the day is the Hamentashen baking contests, where staff show off their baking skills and creativity in the kitchen. Check out this year's winning recipe below - Black & White Cookie Hamentashen!

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02/27/2018

5 Ideas for a Child-Friendly Seder

Tags: Education, Family, Women, Young Leadership

5 Ideas for a Child-Friendly Seder

At the center of Passover is the Seder, a 15-step meal involving ritual items, stories, and food. The Passover Seder is meant to be an inclusive experience for people of all ages. Young children are encouraged to participate through such traditions as the singing of The Four Questions and the searching for the Afikomen.

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02/26/2018

What's in my Suitcase: Birthright Edition

Tags: Israel, Overseas, Young Adult, Federation

What's in my Suitcase: Birthright Edition

What is Birthright? It’s a free 10-day trip to explore Israel’s most remarkable tourist destinations and beyond with fellow 22-26 year olds. Cleveland even has our very own trip!

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02/26/2018

What's On My Desk: Onward Israel Edition

Tags: Israel, Overseas, Young Adult, Federation

What's On My Desk: Onward Israel Edition

Final spots are still available for Onward Israel, an eight-week tailor-made summer internship program in Tel Aviv that provides real-life work experience for juniors, seniors, and recent grads.

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02/23/2018

Federation President Hoffman to Retire at End of Year

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Federation President Hoffman to Retire at End of Year

Around the world, Cleveland is considered an influential Jewish community. This is the case for many reasons, one of which is its proud history of producing revered Jewish leaders who play instrumental and influential roles in the community at the local, national and international level.

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