09/27/2017

Why We Love Mandel JCC Lunch Plus Program

Tags: Federation, Volunteer

Why We Love Mandel JCC Lunch Plus Program

As we begin the New Year, we reflect on the past but look toward the future – how can we make a difference? The Mandel JCC Lunch Plus Program is a warm and caring place, whether it’s serving meals or just helping out with a bingo game. With our community's support of the Campaign for Jewish Needs, programs like Lunch Plus can help care for our most vulnerable, as we aspire to leave no one behind.

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09/26/2017

Mensch of the Month: Maxine Brand

Tags: Federation, Volunteer

Mensch of the Month: Maxine Brand

Find out how Maxine Brand of Lyndhurst is making an IMPACT! by volunteering.

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09/26/2017

Young Families: Meet the Gabelman Family

Tags: Federation, Education, Family

Young Families: Meet the Gabelman Family

Joel and Ashley Gabelman of Cleveland Heights love being a part of Jewish Cleveland. They enjoy spending time around the city, taking walks with their two sons and dog as well as quiet reading time at home. Both Joel and Ashley are also recent alumni of YLD’s LEADS program, where they’ve been able to enhance their leadership skills.

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09/25/2017

Act Now Against Medicaid Funding Threats

Tags: Federation, Advocacy

Act Now Against Medicaid Funding Threats

Those in the Senate who oppose Medicaid believe they now have the votes and a narrow window to act by the end of this week to convert Medicaid into a block grant which would lead to devastating cuts

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09/25/2017

Recognizing Our Local Partners

Tags: Federation, Blog, Campaign, Partners

With just one gift to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, you are giving to more than 30 partner organizations in Cleveland and around the world.

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09/19/2017

Ohio Community Signs Document to Stand Together Against Hate

Tags: Advocacy, Federation

Ohio Community Signs Document to Stand Together Against Hate

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Public Officials and other Organizations sign document to stand together against hate.

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09/19/2017

Rosh Hashanah 5778 Message from Stephen H. Hoffman

Tags: Federation, Blog

As we begin the process of contemplating our sins we can be very tough on ourselves. As we contemplate the state of our nation we can be even tougher on ourselves. And, as we think about where our relationship with Israel is going – well “tough” may not be the word; how about “complicated?”

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09/15/2017

Security Training Increase as High Holy Days Near

Tags: Federation, PR, Security

Security Training Increase as High Holy Days Near

For years, security has been a factor when planning a local Jewish event because of the rise in anti-Semitic and terror attacks. The High Holy Days are no different.

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09/14/2017

My Jewish Learning: Feeling the Love in Israel

Tags: Family, Education, Interfaith, Partners

My Jewish Learning: Feeling the Love in Israel

If you don’t know your history, you don’t know where you are going,” said one of the participants as we were seated together in a circle. Twenty couples with diverse backgrounds, faiths and practices. Some have children. Some do not. But what we all have in common is some connection to Judaism and a desire to learn so we can figure out the next steps to our own personal journeys.

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09/14/2017

Trip to Israel Eye-opening, Life Changing

Tags: Federation, PR, Advocacy

Trip to Israel Eye-opening, Life Changing

Recently, a group of civic leaders, through the insight and generosity of Tom and Joanie Adler and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, learned about a most beautiful, historic, spirit-filled, and complicated place called Israel.

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