As the state of Israel approaches its 75th anniversary as an independent state on May 14, 2023, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland is kicking off a yearlong celebration of events with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

This month, we're celebrating Sukkot with a nature walk for young families, enjoying our latest Roe Green Gallery exhibition with artwork by Israeli glass artist Dafna Kaffeman, a chance to see the world-renowned Israel Philharmonic, and more.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will kick off the community’s “Israel at 75” celebration series with a performance by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) on November 12, 2022 at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall - Severance Music Center. The IPO has performed in Cleveland only twice before – most recently in 2015.

As her exhibition “If You Thirst for a Homeland” is on display at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Roe Green Gallery in Beachwood, the Federation will bring Israeli glass artist Dafna Kaffeman for a one-week artist-in-residence stay from Sept. 6 through 11.

Northeast Ohioans are beginning to see the street art creations of Tel Aviv-based urban artist Dede Bandaid at various locations around the Cleveland area, with the aim to help heal the local arts community after years of hardship amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Cleveland Israel Arts Connection was joined by Israeli artist, Shony Rivnay to view the exhibition “Unfolding Nature: Dancing through Waves” for an interactive discussion and tour of his paintings.

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.

View the brochure to see all 2022 Spring and Summer offerings.

Calling all Middle and High School Students: Enter your essays and artwork for the 2022 Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah Creative Arts Contest, Cleveland’s Commemoration of the Holocaust & Heroism.

We hope to see you at our upcoming events! During the month of September, we will enjoy cocktails and conversation in the Sukkah and hear about what it means to be Jewish in sports from Koby Altman, General Manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers.