Morgan Jacobs watched proudly as her youngest son tore apart his closet, tossing his clothes into a big pile. She didn’t mind the mess, as her son was simply doing his homework – choosing unwanted clothing items from his closet to be donated to children in need.

We hope to see you at our June events! This month, community members can volunteer at the Hebrew Cultural Garden, attend a community security training, view our latest art exhibit in the Roe Green Gallery, and more.

Applications are now being accepted for LEADS 2025!

A result of three generations of collaboration, Israeli artist Shlomo Katz’s first exhibition since his sudden death more than 30 years ago will be on view through Aug. 26 in Beachwood.

On the campus of Federation beneficiary agency, Bellefaire JCB sits Monarch Center for Autism - a charter non-public school that helps to create a language-rich environment for children ages 5-21.

Our community came together in the wake of the murders of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced today that Jeffrey J. Wild has been named board chair for the 2025-2028 term. Wild, 52, is the firm Administrative Partner, chief strategy partner, an executive committee member, and chair of the real estate practice group at Benesch.

About 300 people gathered at a community gathering, “Cleveland Stands Against Hate,” to mourn Yaron Lischinsky, an Israeli citizen, and Sarah Milgrim, an American citizen, who were staff members of the Israeli Embassy who were fatally shot on May 21 outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland on May 23.

As he grew up in the Cleveland area and attended the Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School (formerly known as Agnon), the concept of tzedakah was instilled in Jonathon (Jono) Nisenboum’s day-to-day life by his family and broader Jewish community. Jono recalls how his parents emphasized the gift of giving and the importance of giving back to the community. At the time, he did not realize how blessed he was to be surrounded by such a strong and welcoming Jewish community.

Mazel tov, Elisabeth Sherman for receiving the 2025 Ruby Bass Challenge Award for her exemplary dedication and leadership to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and the Women IN Philanthropy Campaign.