More than 1,200 people joined the Jewish Federation of Cleveland in raising $2,610,712 for its annual Campaign for Jewish Needs on Sept. 8 during its Super Sunday Kickoff event.

We can do anything when we do it together! Our community's support of the 2025 Campaign ensures that everyone's basic needs are met, we can combat the rise in antisemitism, spark a lifelong passion for Jewish traditions, and so much more.

About 100 community members showed their support for the hostages taken by Hamas during a gathering held by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland on Sept. 6 on its front lawn near the hostage ribbon display at 25701 Science Park Drive in Beachwood.

We hope to see you at our September events. We look forward to opening a new exhibit in Federation's Roe Green Gallery, welcoming an Israeli expert on the Israel/Gaza war to share his insight, volunteering prior to the holidays at a local Jewish cemetery, and more.

With four months until it celebrates 10 years, JFC Security, LLC, a community security initiative, has become the “gold standard” across the country. In 2013, former FBI agent Jim Hartnett was hired to serve as director of community-wide security for the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s security provider.

For 120 years, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland has supported Jewish life in Cleveland, around the United States and around the world. Many Clevelanders began their involvement with Jewish life at the Federation as officers, board members, campaign chairs and other roles. Their involvement with one of the oldest Federations in the country has led them to go on and become lay leaders of major Jewish organizations.

Jewish campus life has been a great part of our Jewish community’s focus for so many generations.

For more than 300 days, we have been praying for the safe and immediate release of the hostages taken by Hamas last October. “Bring Them Home Now” is not just some slogan – it’s a plea for humanity.

Just 48 hours after the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, surprise attack on Israel by Hamas, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland gathered more than 2,000 Jewish and non-Jewish individuals to pray and support Israel outside of its Beachwood offices.

It is said a leader is only as strong as their support system. And for many organizations, the relationship between its president and CEO, and board chair is more than just a partnership – it is often a pivotal force that can be felt throughout all operations.