The Jewish Federation of Cleveland is launching the 2026 Campaign for Jewish Needs on Sunday, September 7 with a Super Sunday Kickoff event for the entire community! The Campaign for Jewish Needs is the Cleveland Jewish community’s annual fundraising campaign that provides the 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.

This summer, JFC Security, LLC – Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s security provider – introduced a new layer of protection at Mandel JCC’s Camp Wise through a cutting-edge drone security pilot program. Operated by JFC Security personnel, the tethered drone system is part of JFC Security’s ongoing effort to incorporate emerging technologies that can further enhance safety across community spaces.

It’s a quiet morning in Moreland Hills as 92-year-old Marty Marcus gets out of bed and makes his way to the kitchen, where breakfast is already waiting — prepared by JFSA home caregiver Linda O’Neal.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s 2025–2026 allocation budget includes an additional $1.3 million in allocations compared to its 2024 budget of $33,145,329.

We hope to see you at our August events! This month, we are excited to offer events for young families, a celebration at the Hebrew Cultural Garden during One World Day, community security trainings, and more.

This weekend we commemorate Tisha B’Av (the 9th day of the month of Av). This day is when many of the very worst things happened to the Jewish people, including the fall of the Second Temple. We are reminded each year of the danger of hatred – and that our world (the Temple) was destroyed because of baseless hatred (sinat chinam).

At the forefront of Jeffrey J. Wild’s term as board chair of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland in Beachwood is the growing needs of Cleveland’s Jewish community, as well as continuing to combat antisemitism and support Jewish education.

For over 50 years, Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland has been working toward building its behavioral health programming to meet the mental health needs in Cleveland’s Jewish community.

We hope to see you at our July events! This month, community members can celebrate summer with lots of events for young families, volunteer opportunities, and more.