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03/04/2016

Addressing Professor's Anti-Semitic Views

Tags: Federation, PR, Advocacy

CLEVELAND – In response to the recent anti-Semitic views expressed on social media by an Oberlin College assistant professor that garnered international attention, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, AJC Cleveland, the Anti-Defamation League Cleveland Region and the Cleveland Hillel Foundation met with Oberlin College President Marvin Krislov and several of his senior staff. In a welcoming atmosphere, we discussed, openly and candidly, the potential implications of a professor’s personal views on classroom activity and student intimidation. We also discussed our shared respect for academic freedom.

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03/02/2016

Anti-Semitic Views by Oberlin Professor

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The following statement was released by Jewish Federation of Cleveland Board Chair Reneé Chelm in response to anti-Semitic views expressed by an Oberlin College assistant professor, whose statements have garnered international attention.

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02/05/2016

Meet Renowned Pollster on D.C. Mission

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Meet Renowned Pollster on D.C. Mission

CLEVELAND – Peter D. Hart, renowned pollster and noted analyst, will join delegates from the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Mission to Washington, D.C. for an exclusive dinner on April 18, 2016. Hart will kick off the annual Mission with “2016 Elections: Trends and Implications.”

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02/02/2016

One Wall for One People

Tags: Federation, Advocacy

One Wall for One People

Board Chair Reneé Chelm and Federation President Stephen H. Hoffman release a statement on the recent resolution creating a recognized space for egalitarian prayer at The Western Wall.

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01/22/2016

Cultures Celebrated at Tu B'Shevat Seder

Tags: Advocacy, Federation, Partners, Holidays

Cultures Celebrated at Tu B'Shevat Seder

A beautiful evening of diverse cultures coming together to honor and celebrate our shared earth during Tu B’Shevat.

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01/14/2016

Cleveland Pastor Talks About black/Jewish Relations

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Cleveland Pastor Talks About black/Jewish Relations

The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss Jr., spiritual leader of the Olivet Institutional Bapist Church in Cleveland, discusses local and national issues.

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11/23/2015

Connecting with Cleveland's Slovenians

Tags: Federation, Blog, Advocacy, Israel, Overseas

Connecting with Cleveland's Slovenians

Inside a picturesque storefront in Cleveland’s St. Clair neighborhood is the Slovenian Museum and Archives. Small in size, this museum – which is the only one of its kind in the United States – boasts many artifacts from the central European country.

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10/20/2015

Statements on Israel Attacks

Tags: Israel, Federation, Advocacy

Senator Rob Portman, Senator Sherrod Brown, and Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge shared statements regarding the recent attacks on Israel.

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10/19/2015

JFNA Statement on UNESCO Resolution

Tags: Federation, Advocacy, Israel

Our partner, Jewish Federations of North America, released a statement on UNESCO's Dangerous Draft Resolution.

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10/15/2015

Show your support for Israel

Tags: Israel, Overseas, Federation, Advocacy

Show your support for Israel

Show your support for Israel. Click on the images below to print your own "Cleveland Loves Israel" and "We Stand with Israel" signs. We stand with Israel.

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