07/12/2017

Mensch of the Month: Deena Epstein

Tags: Federation, Volunteer

Mensch of the Month: Deena Epstein

Find out how Deena Epstein of Shaker Heights is making an IMPACT! by volunteering.

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07/11/2017

CGAs Offer Win-Win Opportunity

Tags: Federation, PR, legacy

CGAs Offer Win-Win Opportunity

In a low interest-rate environment, a charitable gift annuity offers an attractive solution if you seek steady income, an attractive return and low risk. A CGA gives the added satisfaction of doing well by doing good.

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07/10/2017

Lessons Learned in My 9 Months in Israel

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

Lessons Learned in My 9 Months in Israel

Rachel Lieberman just returned to Cleveland after nine months in Israel. She was volunteering through Masa Israel, a post-college service program, part of I-Connect, an initiative of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. Rachel chronicled her journey with Masa throughout her time there. Read about her Israeli experience and discover the adventures she had.

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07/10/2017

Volunteering as a Family

Tags: Federation, Education, Family, Volunteer

Volunteering as a Family

The Vilensky family of Solon is passionate about volunteering in Jewish Cleveland. Seth and Emily, as well as their two children, give of their time wherever they can. “It is sort of a win-win because we can spend time together and do something to better the world,” they said. “We know that many activities and organizations cannot run without the help of volunteers.”

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07/06/2017

Waxman Connects Cleveland to Overseas

Tags: Israel, Overseas, Federation

Waxman Connects Cleveland to Overseas

Yasher Koach (job well done) to Neil Waxman!

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07/05/2017

Meet Nomi: Internship Spotlight

Tags: Israel, Overseas, I-Connect

Meet Nomi: Internship Spotlight

My name is Nomi Poprish and I am doing my internship with Onward Israel this summer at the 'Be.'

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07/05/2017

Meet Alex: Onward Participant Spotlight

Tags: Israel, Overseas, I-Connect

Meet Alex: Onward Participant Spotlight

Alex Gordon shares his experience so far as an Onward Israel participant.

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07/05/2017

Meet Mike: Internship Spotlight

Tags: Israel, Overseas, I-Connect

Meet Mike: Internship Spotlight

My name is Mike Posta and I am doing my internship this summer at the MemTech.

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07/03/2017

icnext Visits Havat Hashomer

Tags: Federation, Blog, Overseas, Israel, Teens

icnext Visits Havat Hashomer

Imagine, a woman in her 20s responsible for delinquent male soldiers. These soldiers grew up with no support system, a criminal background or lived in a foster home. The female commanders at Havat HaShomer are in charge of shaping these young delinquents into the best soldier they can be - to get them up to an acceptable level for entry to the army.

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07/03/2017

Meet Moishe House’s Newest Residents

Tags: Young Adults, Federation

Meet Moishe House’s Newest Residents

Welcome to the newest residents of Moishe House – Jessica Friedman and Matthew Frankel. Both Jessica and Matthew are Cleveland natives and graduates of The Ohio State University. “Growing up here, the community did so much for me,” said Jessica. “Joining Moishe House is such an amazing opportunity to give back.”

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