03/31/2023

Upcoming Events for You

Tags: Federation, Young Families, Overseas, Young Adults, Advocacy, Volunteer, Israel

Upcoming Events for You

We hope to see you at one of our many April events! This month, we're partaking in a global day of volunteering, remembering the Holocaust and heroism with two meaningful events, and commemorating Israel's Memorial Day with song, prayer, and running in the memory of fallen soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

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03/31/2023

Leaving Egypt

Tags: Federation, Blog

Leaving Egypt

We were slaves in Egypt (avadim hayinu). This yearly reminder at Passover is core to our Jewish memory and culture. The retelling of the exodus from Egypt reminds us of the bitterness of slavery, the journey to freedom, and how we became a Jewish nation.

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03/23/2023

JFNA Sends Message as Judicial Overhaul Plan Continues

Tags: Federation, Israel, Overseas

JFNA Sends Message as Judicial Overhaul Plan Continues

As the debate and protests surrounding judicial reform plans in Israel continue, the Jewish Federations of North America sent a delegation of leaders from various communities, including Cleveland, to meet with Israeli leaders.

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03/23/2023

Applications Now Open for Israel at 75 Microgrants

Tags: Federation, Israel

Applications Now Open for Israel at 75 Microgrants

Applications are now open for the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Israel at 75 Microgrant program. An Israel at 75 Microgrant is pre-approved funding for a program or project in the Cleveland Jewish community geared towards Israel programming, as part of Federation’s Israel at 75 initiative. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to apply.

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03/20/2023

When You Know The Why, The How Will Follow

Tags: Federation, legacy

Carol Wolf

The Cleveland Jewish community is one of the most generous in the United States and most of us give because we believe in the missions of the charitable organizations to which we donate.

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03/17/2023

When Jews Are Hurting, We Are There

Tags: Federation, Blog

When Jews Are Hurting, We Are There

When Jews are hurting anywhere in the world, we show up. When Israel is hurting, we show up. This week, we traveled to Israel for 24 hours because Israel is hurting. We joined leaders from Jewish communities across North America to show our love for our Israeli brothers and sisters at this challenging time.

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03/15/2023

WATCH: Understanding Judicial Reform In Israel

Tags: Federation, Israel

WATCH: Understanding Judicial Reform In Israel

Our community was joined by Dr. Amir Fuchs, senior researcher the Israel Democracy Institute at the Center for Democratic Values and Institutions to discuss how Israel is undergoing many changes in its government.

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03/15/2023

Hallie Bram Kogelschatz Receives the Yanowitz Award

Tags: Federation, Awards, Leadership, Women

Hallie Bram Kogelschatz Receives the Yanowitz Award

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced that Hallie Bram Kogelschatz has been awarded the 2022 Bennett and Donna Yanowitz Leadership Award, which recognizes and honors an outstanding young individual who has demonstrated commitment, involvement, and leadership within Cleveland’s Jewish community. She received the award at the Federation’s Board of Trustees meeting on March 13.

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03/14/2023

One Year Of Ukraine Support

Tags: Federation, Overseas, Video

One Year Of Ukraine Support

As the war in Ukraine continues, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and its overseas partners continue to support the needs of the residents still living in the country.

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03/10/2023

The Beit Shean Leadership Program

Tags: Federation, Israel, Video, Campaign24

The Beit Shean Leadership Program

Through Cleveland's 25+ year partnership with its sister city of Beit Shean, Israel, we have helped to create sustainable change to improve the quality of life for all residents. We will continue in making Beit Shean a thriving and vibrant community for generations to come.

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