The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will host its 2026 Campaign For Jewish Needs Super Sunday Kickoff event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 7 at 25701 Science Park Drive, with new activities setting this year’s event apart from years past.

Members of the Tactical Medicine Division from the EMS Training & Disaster Preparedness Institute at University Hospitals visited the Jewish Federation of Cleveland on Aug. 11 to provide officers from JFC Security, LLC , the Federation’s security provider, with a hands-on training course, titled “Tactical Emergency Casualty Care,” on trauma care and bleeding control.

2024 will be remembered as a year of tremendous learning and growth for our community. In the face of numerous and significant challenges, we have adapted, evolved, and emerged a stronger and more engaged community. It was truly a remarkable year for Jewish Cleveland.

We are saddened to share the loss of cherished community leader, philanthropist, and Federation Life Trustee, S. Lee Kohrman

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland is launching the 2026 Campaign for Jewish Needs on Sunday, September 7 with a Super Sunday Kickoff event for the entire community! The Campaign for Jewish Needs is the Cleveland Jewish community’s annual fundraising campaign that provides the critical dollars necessary to help keep our diverse, local community safe, strong, and welcoming, as well as serve the needs of the global Jewish community.

This summer, JFC Security, LLC – Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s security provider – introduced a new layer of protection at Mandel JCC’s Camp Wise through a cutting-edge drone security pilot program. Operated by JFC Security personnel, the tethered drone system is part of JFC Security’s ongoing effort to incorporate emerging technologies that can further enhance safety across community spaces.

It’s a quiet morning in Moreland Hills as 92-year-old Marty Marcus gets out of bed and makes his way to the kitchen, where breakfast is already waiting — prepared by JFSA home caregiver Linda O’Neal.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s 2025–2026 allocation budget includes an additional $1.3 million in allocations compared to its 2024 budget of $33,145,329.

We hope to see you at our August events! This month, we are excited to offer events for young families, a celebration at the Hebrew Cultural Garden during One World Day, community security trainings, and more.

This weekend we commemorate Tisha B’Av (the 9th day of the month of Av). This day is when many of the very worst things happened to the Jewish people, including the fall of the Second Temple. We are reminded each year of the danger of hatred – and that our world (the Temple) was destroyed because of baseless hatred (sinat chinam).