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08/04/2016

Federation Mourns Loss of LaTourette

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Federation Mourns Loss of LaTourette

We at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland were deeply saddened to learn of the untimely death of former Congressman Steve LaTourette.

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08/04/2016

Response to Oberlin College Statement

Tags: Federation, PR, Advocacy

We appreciate and respect Oberlin College’s decision to remove Professor Joy Karega from teaching and student advising duties while the administrative review process continues.

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08/04/2016

Learning Importance of Jewish Identity

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Learning Importance of Jewish Identity

Ten college students learned about the importance of having a strong Jewish identity and expressing their passion for Israel at a program July 11 at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Mandel Building in Beachwood.

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08/02/2016

Clevelanders Attend JFNA Cabinet Retreat

Tags: Young Adults, Federation, Partners

Clevelanders Attend JFNA Cabinet Retreat

YLD Jewish Cleveland's National Young Leadership Cabinet members recently attended Jewish Federation of North America's (JFNA) Cabinet Retreat. Read about their experiences here!

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08/02/2016

My #JewishCleveland: Donny Zigdon

Tags: Federation, Blog, Young Adult

My #JewishCleveland: Donny Zigdon

Being part of Jewish Cleveland is special. It’s like nowhere else. No matter what stage of life you’re in, the Federation is here to support you. And I’m not just saying that, I speak from personal experience.

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08/01/2016

Watch Now: Meet the Berkowitzes

Tags: Federation, Video, Young Adults

Watch Now: Meet the Berkowitzes

The Street Team (Seth and Raquel!) felt right at home with the Jordan and Rochie Berkowitz when we caught up with them in University Heights. As young parents of four and one on the way, Jordan and Rochie know a thing or two about raising a family in Cleveland.

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08/01/2016

Watch Now: Street Team Meets Natalie

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Watch Now: Street Team Meets Natalie

The Street Team (Raquel and Seth!) met up with Natalie Winer, a small business owner, in her “office” (A.K.A. Kitchen!) to get a glimpse into the entrepreneurship scene in Jewish Cleveland!

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07/29/2016

Teens: Apply for Saltzman Youth Panel

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Teens: Apply for Saltzman Youth Panel

Jewish high school juniors and seniors interested in strengthening the Jewish community and making the world a better place are encouraged to apply for the 2016-2017 Maurice Saltzman Youth Panel, a program of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. As a group, panelists recommend how to distribute up to $50,000 to programs in the Jewish and general communities. Participants will develop their leadership and group consensus skills as they learn about the philanthropic process and responding to community needs.

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07/28/2016

Taking Back the Campus with Jacob Baime

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Taking Back the Campus with Jacob Baime

Over the last decade, supporters of the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement have focused their campaign in the U.S. primarily on college campuses. But the BDS movement appears to be slowing down, according to Jacob Baime, executive director of the Israel on Campus Coalition, causing activists to adapt and shift their strategies.

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07/27/2016

Update: Cemetery Preservation Campaign

Tags: PR, Federation, Giving, Cemetery

Update: Cemetery Preservation Campaign

In just over one year, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland has raised close to $2.8 million for its Cemetery Preservation Campaign, putting them just $700k short of a $3.5 million goal to preserve Cleveland’s older Jewish cemeteries. The Federation asks all who are interested to donate to the community-wide campaign at www.jewishcleveland.org/cemetery.

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