03/17/2017

Experts Discuss Free Speech on Campus

Tags: Advocacy, Federation, PR

Experts Discuss Free Speech on Campus

Three panelists with expertise in higher education agreed that the right to free speech encompasses most controversial things said on college campuses, however, teaching the students how to engage in civil, persuasive discussions is the best bet for ensuring productive dialogue among those with opposing viewpoints.

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03/16/2017

"Free Speech on Campus" Event a Success!

Tags: Advocacy, Federation, Education

"Free Speech on Campus" Event a Success!

More than 230 community leaders, elected officials, and special guests from across our diverse community joined an esteemed panel of guests to discuss the limits of free speech on campus at the 70th Annual Meeting of the Community Relations Committee.

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03/15/2017

10 Things You'll Do Israel

Tags: Federation, Israel, Overseas, Young Adult

10 Things You'll Do Israel

Whether this is your first time to Israel or you’re a returning visitor, 10 days will go by in the blink of an eye while you’re on Birthright!

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03/14/2017

Standing Again as One

Tags: Federation

There is a midrash that, when standing at Sinai to receive the Torah, each person received their own personal revelation but responded in one voice, saying, “Na’aseh v’nishma” — “We will do and we will hear.”

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03/14/2017

My #JewishCleveland: Rick Gross

Tags: Federation, Blog, Young Adult, Overseas, Israel

My #JewishCleveland: Rick Gross

We have a sense of belonging here in Cleveland, at Federation, and around the world.

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03/09/2017

Celebrating International Women's Day

Tags: Federation, Women

Celebrating International Women's Day

A great way to celebrate International Women’s Day! Thank you to the 150 exceptional women who joined us to step into their best self at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s “The Women’s Forum: Embracing Courage, Resilience, & Gratitude.”

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03/09/2017

Senators Ask for Action Toward Threats

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Senators Ask for Action Toward Threats

The U.S. Senate on March 7 joined the Trump administration in addressing the anti-Jewish threats, calling for “swift action” to end them.

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03/03/2017

Building Jewish Life in St. Petersburg

Tags: Federation, Overseas, Leadership

Building Jewish Life in St. Petersburg

For more than 20 years, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland has been a partner in helping to build Jewish life in St. Petersburg, Russia, Cleveland’s sister city. Federation’s Overseas Connections Committee (OCC) recently hosted a Capacity Building delegation with all of the directors and associate directors of every major Jewish organization in St. Petersburg.

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03/03/2017

Jewish Cemeteries Need Our Support

Tags: Cemetery, Federation

Jewish Cemeteries Need Our Support

The recent vandalism of the Jewish cemeteries in St. Louis and Philadelphia saddened communities across the country. As we band together in support of our fellow communities we are reminded that our Jewish cemeteries need support not only in times of crisis but also 365 days per year.

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03/02/2017

Robertson Joins Security Team

Tags: Advocacy, Federation, PR

 Robertson Joins Security Team

Jeff Robertson, a former Cleveland Heights police chief, joined the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s security team last week, in the newly created role of deputy director of community-wide security.

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