09/14/2016

Shedding Tears for Noah

Tags: Federation, Campaign, Partners

Shedding Tears for Noah

My friend Heidi was barely Jewish, at least that’s what some people mistakenly thought.

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09/14/2016

Super Sunday Strengthens Community

Tags: Federation, PR, Campaign

Super Sunday Strengthens Community

Rochie and Jordan Berkowitz see the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Super Sunday event as an opportunity to strengthen the Greater Cleveland Jewish community as a whole.

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09/09/2016

Celebrate the Coming of the New Year

Tags: Federation, Blog

We are in the Hebrew month of Elul, the month before Rosh Hashanah, the month that we hear the sound of the shofar at daily morning prayers. The shofar blast is designed to “startle” us – to prepare us for the deep introspection that marks the new year.

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09/08/2016

Why the Berkowitz Family Loves Super Sunday!

Tags: Federation, Campaign

Why the Berkowitz Family Loves Super Sunday!

September 25, 2016 – this is not your typical Sunday. No, September 25 is Super Sunday! This year, the Campaign for Jewish Needs takes on a special meaning for Jordan and Rochie Berkowitz. They’re co-chairing the event for the second year in a row – and now, as a family of 7.

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09/07/2016

Cleveland, Israeli Cooking Circle

Tags: Federation, PR, Israel, Overseas, Advocacy

Cleveland, Israeli Cooking Circle

Visiting Israeli cook Bat Zion Yona picked up a piece of Josie Peric's savory, Croatian-style strudel and gave it a taste.

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09/06/2016

Volunteers Needed for Super Sunday, 9/25

Tags: PR, Federation, Campaign, Volunteer

Volunteers Needed for Super Sunday, 9/25

Be a volunteer at Super Sunday, Jewish Cleveland’s single largest one-day giveathon of the year! The Jewish Federation of Cleveland seeks volunteers to make calls that raise funds for the 2017 Campaign for Jewish Needs. The event takes place on Sunday, September 25 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Building (25701 Science Park Drive, Beachwood).

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09/02/2016

Back to School: There's a Prayer for That

Tags: Family, Education, Interfaith, Partners

Back to School: There's a Prayer for That

I feel a little anxiety. A little sadness. I’m excited, but also a little helpless. For the first time, my kids don’t want me to drive them to school. I expect this from my middle schooler, but my 9 year old? When did he stop needing me?

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09/02/2016

Israeli, Local Chefs Collaborate

Tags: Federation, PR, Israel, Overseas, Advocacy

Israeli, Local Chefs Collaborate

Etty Valinaamat usually opens her home to cook for others. In addition to being a high school baking teacher, she runs a bakery in her hometown of Beit Shean, Israel, where guests are invited to “eat and pray.”

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08/31/2016

What Inspires David, Campaign Chair

Tags: Federation, Video, Campaign

What Inspires David, Campaign Chair

What Inspires David Adler, Campaign Chair?“You and your generosity. Whether it is feeding the hungry, taking care of the sick, helping Jewish identities form, or educating our youth…We are here to take care of one another.”

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08/31/2016

What Inspires Emily

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What Inspires Emily

What Inspires Emily?“Being part of something bigger than myself…Wherever I go in this world, as long as I’m part of a Jewish community, I know I’ll be home.”

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