For Arye, reconnecting with Judaism at Hillel at Kent State University opened the door to a deeply personal journey of discovery.

When Rachel first walked into the Mandel Jewish Community Center two years ago, she was stepping outside her comfort zone. She had not exercised in years, knew no one and felt intimidated by the idea of joining a fitness class.

As Jewish communities around the world continue to navigate rising concerns about safety, I am reminded that security is not simply about protecting buildings. It is about protecting the people and sense of belonging that make those buildings feel like home.

Jewish Cleveland has never fallen short when it comes to tzedakah, and for some community members, that charity has become more than just an annual donation.

In Beit Shean and the Valley of Springs, the Teenshinim program for high school students helps develop skills and leadership among the next generation in our sister communities in Israel.

For Eli, school wasn’t always a place where he felt successful. As a kindergartener at Yeshiva Derech HaTorah (YDT), he wanted to learn and cared about doing well, but significant speech and language challenges, difficulty focusing and self-regulating, and academic delays made each day a struggle.

As a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Fuchs Mizrachi School receives vital support that helps make this kind of individualized care and education possible. With our community’s support of the annual Campaign for Jewish needs, the school can continue to invest in resources, programs, and services that help meet students where they are and give them the opportunity to thrive.

Three siblings found themselves caught in the middle of an increasingly contentious divorce and custody battle. As conflict between their parents escalated, the children experienced growing anxiety, confusion, and emotional distress. The instability at home began to affect multiple areas of their lives, including their behavior, relationships, and ability to function at school.