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10/07/2022

Israeli Program Helping Kids Succeed

Tags: Federation, Israel

Israeli Program Helping Kids Succeed

As a kid growing up in Kibbutz Kfar Ruppin in the Valley of Springs, Maayan Cohen struggled with significant social and personal difficulties. Because of the many difficulties he was facing, Maayan was integrated into the Youth Futures program when he began fifth grade. As a participant in the program, Maayan was assigned a mentor, an emotional and social coach, who worked closely with him for three years in school and during afterschool hours, to help him acquire the tools and self-confidence he needed to realize his potential and succeed.

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10/07/2022

Hunger Hero Mitzvah Collection - October 2022

Tags: Volunteer, Federation

Hunger Hero Mitzvah Collection - October 2022

In partnership with local synagogues, individuals and families of all ages are invited to volunteer and take action as we address hunger relief in our local community

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10/06/2022

Volunteer for the 2023 Campaign

Tags: Federation, Volunteer, Campaign

Volunteer for the 2023 Campaign

Calling all volunteers: Join us at a Community Outreach Hour!

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10/04/2022

Kol Israel Foundation Holds 61st Memorial Commemoration

Tags: Federation, Advocacy

Kol Israel Foundation Holds 61st Memorial Commemoration

Under sunny skies and cool temperatures, the Cleveland Jewish community remembered Holocaust victims and honored survivors at the annual Kol Israel Foundation Fall Memorial event on Oct. 2 at Zion Memorial Park in Bedford Heights.

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10/03/2022

Upcoming Events for You

Tags: Federation, Young Families, Overseas, Arts, Young Adults

Upcoming Events for You

This month, we're celebrating Sukkot with a nature walk for young families, enjoying our latest Roe Green Gallery exhibition with artwork by Israeli glass artist Dafna Kaffeman, a chance to see the world-renowned Israel Philharmonic, and more.

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10/03/2022

Mitchell Schneider Receives Prestigious Gries Family Award

Tags: Federation, Awards, Leadership

Mitchell Schneider Receives Prestigious Gries Family Award

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced that Mitchell Schneider is the 2022 recipient of the Gries Family Award in recognition of his lasting impact in Cleveland’s Jewish and general communities. For more than 25 years, the Gries Family Award has honored individuals who have demonstrated extensive top leadership in Federation and other local Jewish organization activities, as well as significant leadership in Greater Cleveland’s general community. Schneider, president of First Interstate Properties, Ltd., was presented the award at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland Board of Trustees meeting on September 28.

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10/03/2022

Lapid Meeting 'Not Something We Take For Granted'

Tags: Federation, Israel, Overseas

Lapid Meeting 'Not Something We Take For Granted'

Prior to his U.N. General Assembly address, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid met with about 35 leaders from the Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations Sept. 21, including current and former Clevelanders.

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10/03/2022

Keeping Our Jewish Community Strong: Endow Your Annual Gifts

Tags: Federation, Campaign, Philanthropy

Keeping Our Jewish Community Strong: Endow Your Annual Gifts

When you create an annual campaign endowment fund, the principle is invested, and a percentage is distributed to the organization each year to support the agency’s annual fund. This ensures that a gift is made in your name every year to the organizations you care for most.

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09/23/2022

Through Tzedakah, We Enhance Jewish Lives, One by One

Tags: Federation, Blog

Through Tzedakah, We Enhance Jewish Lives, One by One

At this time of year, life in Jewish Cleveland feels deeply infused with power and meaning. As we approach the High Holy Days, everything is changing around us in a series of transitions – the season turning from summer to fall, another year ending and beginning, and, for many, the start of a new school year.

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09/23/2022

It Is Up to Us to Write the Next Chapter

Tags: Federation, Blog

It Is Up to Us to Write the Next Chapter

This time in the Hebrew calendar is known for heshbon hanefesh – accounting of the soul, a time of self-reflection.

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