Mazel tov to Susan Reis for receiving the 2025 Irene Zehman Volunteer Award for her outstanding efforts with many organizations throughout the past 40 years!

We all have our Jewish story. From generation to generation, our families have passed along the experiences they have learned from, the values they have lived by and the actions they have taken to build a better future for us, for our community and for the Jewish people. Legacy giving is a meaningful way of bringing these stories to life while investing in Jewish life for generations to come.

Resilient. It’s a word that those who traveled to Israel as part of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s weeklong mission trip used to describe not only the people they interacted with, but the vibe of the country as a whole, even amidst the destruction and war.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will host author Sarah Hurwitz at its annual Women IN Philanthropy MaIN Event at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Green Road Synagogue at 2437 S. Green Road in Beachwood in support of the 2026 Campaign for Jewish Needs.

The congregants at Congregation Mishkan Or had just settled. Hundreds turned their attention to the bimah and awaited the first solemn notes of Kol Nidre, one of the most moving melodies of the High Holy Days. But before the gathering of Jews could begin their Yom Kippur service, Rabbi Yael Dadoun made an announcement.

With gratitude for all you’ve done since October 7, and a call to care for one another and our future.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland and Jews everywhere celebrate this long-awaited moment of relief and joy, standing in solidarity with the families and the people of Israel.

Our community came together to mark two years since the horrific attacks in Israel on October 7, 2023.

We hope to see you at our October events! This month, community members can volunteer for the 2026 Campaign for Jewish Needs, attend Women IN Philanthropy's annual campaign event, learn about current and future trends in Israeli music, and more.

Rosh Hashanah, then Yom Kippur. October 6th, and then the seventh. Renewal, then disruption. What a time to be around. A time to rethink and reflect.