10/12/2020

Remembering Norman Wain

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Remembering Norman Wain

We are saddened to share the loss of Norman Wain z"l, Federation Board of Trustee Emeritus and past Campaign Chair.

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10/12/2020

COVID-19 Forces Super Sunday to Virtual Event

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COVID-19 Forces Super Sunday to Virtual Event

Like many other communal events, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Super Sunday will look different this year for volunteers who typically gather at a telephone bank and schmooze with each other.

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10/07/2020

Jewish Federation Invites Community to Volunteer at All-Virtual "Super Sunday" on 10/18

Tags: Federation, Overseas, Young Adults, Campaign

Jewish Federation Invites Community to Volunteer at All-Virtual "Super Sunday" on 10/18

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will host its annual “Super Sunday” event – Jewish Cleveland’s single largest one-day give-a-thon of the year – on Sunday, October 18 from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. For the first time ever, this event will be completely virtual so community members will be able to volunteer from the comfort of their own home. Funds raised will benefit the 2021 Campaign for Jewish Needs, which provides critical dollars needed to change and improve lives in Cleveland and around the world.

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09/29/2020

Nontraditional Fall Memorial Keeps Alive Holocaust Victims

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Nontraditional Fall Memorial Keeps Alive Holocaust Victims

Small groups and individuals approached the Kol Israel Foundation Memorial at Mount Zion Cemetery in Bedford Heights on Sept. 27 for the 19th annual Fall Memorial, taking turns paying respect to their ancestors who were victims of the Holocaust.

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09/29/2020

Organizations Work to Engage with Young Donors

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Organizations Work to Engage with Young Donors

Planned giving is something older adults tend to participate in – whether through an estate plan or annual funds. However, many organizations find themselves in need of targeting new and younger donors.

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09/28/2020

Virtual Gallery Tour of "Unfolding Nature: Dancing Through Waves"

Tags: Arts, Israel, Overseas, Video

Virtual Gallery Tour of "Unfolding Nature: Dancing Through Waves"

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland held the Cleveland premiere of the works of Israeli artist Shony Rivnay with the exhibition “Unfolding Nature: Dancing Through Waves" in the Roe Green Gallery. Watch a virtual gallery tour of the exhibit now.

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09/24/2020

Shana Tova from St. Petersburg, Russia

Tags: Federation, Overseas, Russia

Shana Tova from St. Petersburg, Jewish Cleveland's sister city in Russia! Rabbi Shaul Brook sends greetings from the historic Grand Choral Synagogue. With support from the Jewish Cleveland community, Jews in St. Petersburg have been able to rebuild a caring community, and secure Jewish life today and for generations to follow.

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09/22/2020

WATCH: Supporting Mourners During COVID-19

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WATCH: Supporting Mourners During COVID-19

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland hosted a virtual panel discussion on mourning loved ones who have passed away since March and how our Jewish rituals have had to change during COVID-19.

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09/22/2020

Hero of Chesed: Zach Rheaume

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Hero of Chesed: Zach Rheaume

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland recognizes and thanks frontline workers at our beneficiary agencies.

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