09/20/2023

WATCH: From Ethiopia to Israel: Jewish Cleveland’s Commitment to New Beginnings

Tags: Federation, Video, Campaign24, Overseas, Israel

WATCH: From Ethiopia to Israel: Jewish Cleveland’s Commitment to New Beginnings

The Cleveland Jewish community has been instrumental in bringing Ethiopian Jews to Israel, and our support does not end there. Cleveland's sister communities of Beit Shean and the Valley of Springs are home to Beit Alfa absorption center.

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09/18/2023

Mandel Myers Fellowship Scholarships Assist Overnight Camp Counselors

Tags: Federation, Young Adults

Mandel Myers Fellowship Scholarships Assist Overnight Camp Counselors

Like many former campers, as Sadie Meyer headed off to college, took on more financial responsibility and faced more career pressures, she wasn’t sure if she would be able to return to camp as a counselor.

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09/18/2023

Israel at 75 Microgrants: Apply Now

Tags: Federation, Israel

Israel at 75 Microgrants: Apply Now

An Israel at 75 Microgrant is pre-approved funding for a program or project in the Cleveland Jewish Community geared towards Israel programming that support one or more of these goals. Organizations or individuals will be reimbursed for expenses (up to the agreed upon amount) after completion of their project.

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09/14/2023

JFC Security, Local Police Departments Keep Watchful Eye on Community

Tags: Federation, Security

JFC Security, Local Police Departments Keep Watchful Eye on Community

Dreaming of the matzoh balls and challah that follow Yom Kippur, safety is the last thing congregants should be worried about during the High Holy Days.

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09/14/2023

Let the Best About Us Guide Us Forward

Tags: Federation, Blog

Let the Best About Us Guide Us Forward

HaYom Harat Olam – today the world is born. Each year on Rosh Hashanah, we celebrate the birthday of the world and renew creation in its entirety. To celebrate a birthday and begin anew is an incredible dichotomy. We retain the wisdom of all that has come before while getting to start over. This is a unique opportunity to bring forward as individuals and as a community only the best of our past to enrich our future.

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09/14/2023

Caputo's Son Reflects on Kol Israel Fall Memorial

Tags: Federation, Advocacy

Caputo's Son Reflects on Kol Israel Fall Memorial

As the community plans to gather for the Kol Israel Foundation Fall Memorial, Michael Caputo recalls the impact the event had on him.

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09/12/2023

HERE FOR GOOD: 2024 Campaign Launches with Super Sunday Kickoff

Tags: Federation, Young Adults, Women

HERE FOR GOOD: 2024 Campaign Launches with Super Sunday Kickoff

The 2024 Campaign for Jewish Needs has launched! Thank you to the 1,000+ community members who braved the rain to join us at Super Sunday Kickoff. The annual Campaign is the Cleveland Jewish community's annual fundraising campaign that provides critical dollars necessary to help keep our diverse, local community safe, strong, and welcoming, as well as serve the needs of the global Jewish community.

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09/11/2023

WATCH: Jewish Cleveland Helps Teens Prevent Dating Violence

Tags: Federation, Video, Campaign24, Teens

WATCH: Jewish Cleveland Helps Teens Prevent Dating Violence

KNOW ABUSETM was established in 2001, when employees at Federation beneficiary agency Jewish Family Service Association (JFSA) were approached by adult domestic violence survivors. They told their JFSA social workers if they had learned about signs to look out for as teens, they may not have stayed in - or even gotten into these abusive relationships.

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09/11/2023

WATCH: Rebuilding Lives in Ukraine

Tags: Federation, Video, Campaign24, Overseas

WATCH: Rebuilding Lives in Ukraine

The Ukraine crisis isn’t going away — but neither are we. The Jewish Federation of Cleveland's international partner JDC is here for the long haul to support and sustain Jewish communities around the country and across the region.

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09/11/2023

Caring with Confidence: Jewish Cleveland’s Blueprint for Alzheimer’s Support

Tags: Federation, Campaign24

Caring with Confidence: Jewish Cleveland’s Blueprint for Alzheimer’s Support

We were there when research showed a definitive increase in Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

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