03/11/2022

Moving Forward Together

Tags: Federation, Blog

Moving Forward Together

Next Wednesday evening, we will celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim which tells the miraculous story of the Jews of Persia being saved from massacre. As the Book of Esther is read, we are reminded that Queen Esther comes to the realization that she was there in that moment in time for a reason. She had to act – in order for the community to be saved.

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03/11/2022

Cleveland on Ground Floor of Advanced Security Training

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Cleveland on Ground Floor of Advanced Security Training

The Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs offered Community Awareness and Resilience Education security training to the Cleveland Jewish community from March 6 to March 10.

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03/11/2022

Horn, Bickart Conversation Highlights Federation CRC Meeting

Tags: Federation, Advocacy

Horn, Bickart Conversation Highlights Federation CRC Meeting

Author Dara Horn discussed her book “People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present” with John Carroll University assistant professor Rabbi Noah Bickart during the Jewish Federation of Cleveland community relations committee’s 75th annual meeting.

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03/10/2022

Travel Blog: 2022 Weinberg Mission to Israel

Tags: Young Adults, Israel, Federation

Travel Blog: 2022 Weinberg Mission to Israel

Jewish Cleveland young leaders are having the adventure of a lifetime on the Young Leadership Division (YLD) Weinberg Mission to Israel! Participants are experiencing Israel’s vibrant arts and culture scene, learning about innovative technology, networking with leadership in the nation’s up and coming industries, tasting the flavors of the country, and more. Check out their Mission blog below!

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03/09/2022

Watch: A Moving Video from Ukraine

Tags: Federation, Blog, Overseas, Video

Watch: A Moving Video from Ukraine

Watch an emotional video from our partners, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, about the current crisis in Ukraine.

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03/09/2022

Watch: Celebrating 75 Years: Community Relations Committee Annual Meeting

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Watch: Celebrating 75 Years: Community Relations Committee Annual Meeting

Throughout previous generations, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Community Relations Committee (CRC) has fought against antisemitism and other forms of bigotry, defended Jewish interests, improved relationships with the non-Jewish community, protected democracy, and supported Israel.

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03/07/2022

Action Alert: Urge Congress to Support the Ukrainian People

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Action Alert: Urge Congress to Support the Ukrainian People

As the war in Ukraine rages on and over a million refugees flee the country, Jewish communities call on Congress for more assistance on the ground and support for refugee resettlement in the U.S.

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03/07/2022

Inside the Play: Oasis

Tags: Federation, Live, Israel, Arts

Inside the Play: Oasis

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Cleveland Israel Arts Connection was proud to present the production of “Oasis,” a play written and performed by Amir Peter and directed by Hen David.

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03/03/2022

Watch: Update from Ukraine

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Watch: Update from Ukraine

Ukraine is in crisis. The global Jewish community is needed more than ever.

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03/02/2022

Jewish Federation Announces New Scholarship Opportunity for Jewish Summer Camp Counselors

Tags: Federation, Young Adults

Jewish Federation Announces New Scholarship Opportunity for Jewish Summer Camp Counselors

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced today a new scholarship opportunity for Jewish Clevelanders who plan to work as staff at select Jewish overnight summer camps. The “Mandel Myers Fellowship Program” – funded by a $1,800,000 grant from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation and a grant of $150,000 a year for the next three years from the David and Inez Myers Foundation – will enable Jewish overnight camps to attract and retain high caliber staff, help students from Cleveland offset the costs associated with attending a four-year accredited university, and add professional development experience to the camp counselor role to make it more competitive with other internship opportunities.

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