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04/25/2022

Yom Hashoah to be Commemorated April 27 In Person, Hybrid

Tags: Federation, Advocacy

Yom Hashoah to be Commemorated April 27 In Person, Hybrid

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland and Kol Israel Foundation will commemorate Yom Hashoah April 27 as the event returns in person with a hybrid model.

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04/13/2022

Remember the Holocaust with Yom Hashoah on April 27

Tags: Federation, Advocacy, Teens

Remember the Holocaust with Yom Hashoah on April 27

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland and Kol Israel Foundation will honor Cleveland’s Holocaust survivors and remember those who perished during Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah on Wednesday, April 27 at 7 pm at Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple (23727 Fairmount Blvd in Beachwood). A virtual event will also be available. This event is free and open to the community.

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04/12/2022

Travel Blog: 2022 Adler Civic Leaders Mission to Israel

Tags: Israel, Federation, Overseas, Advocacy

Travel Blog: 2022 Adler Civic Leaders Mission to Israel

Thirty-two esteemed Cleveland civic leaders recently participated in the Adler Civic Leaders Israel Mission. This biennial mission, launched by Thomas and Joann Adler, was established through an endowment at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. The purpose is to expose leadership from across Cleveland to Israel’s complexities, and its innovative approaches to economic and community development, education and support of at-risk and disadvantaged populations. The mission also creates opportunities for partnership with fellow travelers and Israeli counterparts.

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04/11/2022

Statement Regarding Steven M. Dettelbach's Nomination for Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)

Tags: Federation, Advocacy

Statement Regarding Steven M. Dettelbach's Nomination for Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)

This morning, President Biden nominated Clevelander Steven M. Dettelbach to serve as the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which plays a central role in the Department of Justice’s efforts to combat domestic extremism.

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03/11/2022

Horn, Bickart Conversation Highlights Federation CRC Meeting

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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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03/09/2022

Watch: Celebrating 75 Years: Community Relations Committee Annual Meeting

Tags: Federation, Blog, Advocacy, Video

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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02/28/2022

Jewish Community Shows Support at Ukraine Rally

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Jewish Community Shows Support at Ukraine Rally

A prayer service and rally in support of Ukraine was held at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral Feb. 27 in Parma.

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02/24/2022

Horn, Bickart to Discuss Antisemitism at Federation CRC Meeting

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Horn, Bickart to Discuss Antisemitism at Federation CRC Meeting

The 75th annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s community relations committee will feature author Dara Horn and Noah Bickart in a discussion around antisemitism.

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02/09/2022

Community Relations Annual Meeting to Focus on Antisemitism

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Community Relations Annual Meeting to Focus on Antisemitism

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Community Relations Committee will host their 75th Annual Meeting and Sidney Z. Vincent Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, March 8 at 7 pm. The event will feature Dara Horn, author of People Love Dead Jews: Reports From a Haunted Present. Both virtual and in-person options are available for this free community event.

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