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04/13/2016

Celebrating Israel's Independence Day

Tags: Federation, Advocacy, Awards

Celebrating Israel's Independence Day

A spectacular party for Israel! More than 2,500 community members joined together to celebrate Israel's 68th birthday in style.

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04/13/2016

Honoring Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr.

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Honoring Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr.

At the 112th Annual Meeting, our highest civic honor, the Charles Eisenman Award, was presented to Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr. He is a true living legend. His lifetime of service and achievement in issues of civil rights, voting rights, and economic inequality have put him on the forefront of positive change.

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04/07/2016

Rev. Moss to Receive 2016 Eisenman Award

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Rev. Moss to Receive 2016 Eisenman Award

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will continue a 90+ year tradition and recognize the recipient of the distinguished Charles Eisenman Award for exceptional civic contributions: Rev. Dr. Otis Moss Jr. The Federation will honor Rev. Moss and celebrate the strength of a community and the power of a people at the 112th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Park Synagogue, 3300 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights. All are welcome to attend this free event.

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04/07/2016

Chelm, Moss to be Honored on April 12

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Chelm, Moss to be Honored on April 12

The Rev. Otis Moss Jr. has received many awards during his illustrious career, including the Leadership Award from the Cleveland chapter of the American Jewish Committee in 1996.

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03/21/2016

Cleveland Unites for Education Equity

Tags: Advocacy, Federation, Education

Cleveland Unites for Education Equity

An evening of inspiration! Community leaders, elected officials, and special guests from across our Cleveland community joined together to discuss an issue important to all of us: education equity and civil rights. Together, we are all partners in ensuring a strong future for Cleveland children.

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03/20/2016

Jewish Cleveland at the AIPAC Conference

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Jewish Cleveland at the AIPAC Conference

The Annual AIPAC Policy Conference is where thousands of pro-Israel activists from around the country come together to influence policy, strengthen the bond between the United States and Israel, and ensure that Israel remains strong and secure. Hear from Clevelanders, as they share their experiences from the 2016 AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.

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03/16/2016

Henderson Inspires at CRC Meeting

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Henderson Inspires at CRC Meeting

The 69th Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Community Relations Committee (CRC) featured Wade Henderson, a visionary leader of the human and civil rights movement, as the Sidney Z. Vincent Memorial Lecturer. You can hear all of his remarks in the full video recording of his speech.

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03/16/2016

7 Principle Issues of Education

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7 Principle Issues of Education

Eric Gordon, CEO of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, joined us at our 69th Annual Meeting of the Community Relations Committee to discuss seven principle issues of education. Hear his remarks now:

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03/07/2016

Jewish Cleveland Welcomes Henderson

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Jewish Cleveland Welcomes Henderson

CLEVELAND – Wade Henderson, a visionary leader of the civil and human rights movement, joins the Jewish Federation of Cleveland to discuss “Public Education, Civil Rights, and Inequality” at the 69th Annual Meeting of the Community Relations Committee (CRC) and Sidney Z. Vincent Memorial Lecture. The event takes place on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Maltz Performing Arts Center (1855 Ansel Road, Cleveland). The event is free and open to the public; registration is strongly encouraged.

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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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