10/28/2016
Tags: Federation, Israel, Overseas, Family, Education, PJ Library
As a member of the Federation's Overseas Connections Committee (OCC), and former Roslyn Z. Wolf JDC International Fellows stationed in St. Petersburg, Russia back in 2006-2007, my husband Matt and I have seen firsthand the life-changing work that the Cleveland Jewish community conducts through its partnership overseas in Russia. However, we recently had a chance to see first-hand the work that our community does to support our other sister city in Beit Shean, Israel.
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10/21/2016
Tags: Education, Family, Women, Young Leadership
Judaism has a lot of interesting connections to baseball.
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10/20/2016
Tags: Teens, Kids, Family, Partners, Overseas
Every summer, 1,500 young Jews from 20 countries travel to rural Hungary to attend Camp Szarvas. Funded in part by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, a Federation partner agency, Szarvas merges the fun of sleepaway camp with the celebration of Jewish peoplehood.
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10/20/2016
Tags: Food, Blog, Federation, Holidays, Women, Family, Teens
Many people ask me, “What can I do with all the beautiful honey I have left over after Rosh Hashanah?”
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10/10/2016
Tags: Women, Federation, Young Adults, Family, PJ Library
There’s nothing like fall family fun!
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09/30/2016
Tags: Family, Education, Interfaith, Partners
Thank you: two simple words with tremendous meaning. Thank you for being part of our community. Thank you for raising your children with us. Thank you for being with us.
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09/30/2016
Tags: Family, Education, Interfaith, Partners
My husband and I took a weekend getaway to Toronto. Crossing the Peace Bridge into Canada, it struck me how only one lane was allowing entry into the United States, while several lanes were entering Canada. I wondered, “How welcoming does it feel to those who wish to enter the United States?”
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09/29/2016
Tags: Women, Family, Partners
At the Federation, believe that together, we are able to accomplish something life-changing, both for ourselves and for those around us. We work as a team. And, those who join our team, become part of one of the most respected and valued Jewish organizations in the country.
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09/29/2016
Tags: Education, Family, Women, Young Leadership
During the High Holiday season, we talk about teshuva or repentance. But what is it exactly? Teshuva actually means "return" in the context of returning from doing wrong.
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09/29/2016
Tags: Federation, Education, Family, Women, Young Leadership
I am the new Young Family Engagement Manager at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. I am a mom of two amazing daughters. We have lived a few places, including Israel and I’m excited to now be in Cleveland. I’m looking forward to connecting with other young Jewish Cleveland families!
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