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02/04/2021

Community Leaders to Discuss White Supremacy, Digital Equity

Tags: Federation, Advocacy

Community Leaders to Discuss White Supremacy, Digital Equity

Black, Latinx and Jewish community leaders will discuss current issues plaguing their communities and how residents can come together to provide help during the virtual 74th annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s community relations committee and Sidney Z. Vincent Memorial Lecture at 7 p.m. Feb. 9.

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02/04/2021

Introducing “Weekly Wellness”

Tags: Federation, Young Adults, Women, Families, Kids, Teens

Introducing “Weekly Wellness”

Two things Cleveland is known for is our long winters and our strong Jewish community. This year, the winter months seem to hang over our heads a little more than usual as we continue to live physically distanced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The coping mechanisms we used in the warmer months like walks, hikes, and other outdoor activities, are not as feasible for many of us.

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02/03/2021

Introducing the "Jewish Cleveland Cookbook"!

Tags: Federation, Food

Introducing the "Jewish Cleveland Cookbook"!

Can you imagine your family’s favorite recipe becoming a relic of our Cleveland Jewish history? The food our community shares gives insight into how families, friends, and larger communities function. The stories of our cherished recipes are unique and deserve to be celebrated.

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02/02/2021

Congregational Learning Has a New Look During a Pandemic

Tags: Federation, Teens, Families

Congregational Learning Has a New Look During a Pandemic

The world of education changed overnight with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic – and synagogue educational programs were not immune. Thanks to the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland (JEC), a Federation beneficiary agency, students in Cleveland and across the country were able to continue their studies through a new and innovative learning approach.

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02/01/2021

WATCH: YLD One-Click Trip - Life as A Jewish Young Adult in Russia

Tags: Federation, Live, Russia, Young Adults

WATCH: YLD One-Click Trip - Life as A Jewish Young Adult in Russia

Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Young Leadership Division and Cleveland shlicha, Li-or Gersht, hosted us for a virtual mission to our sister city St. Petersburg, Russia.

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01/29/2021

Living in a Dichotomy

Tags: Federation, Shabbat & Holidays

Living in a Dichotomy

A message from President Erika B. Rudin-Luria

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01/27/2021

WATCH: Get the Facts: COVID-19 Vaccine & You

Tags: Federation, Live

WATCH: Get the Facts: COVID-19 Vaccine & You

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland was joined by Dr. Robert A. Salata and Dr. Daniel I. Simon of University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center for an update on the COVID-19 vaccine.

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01/26/2021

Jewish Federation to Host Virtual Panel Discussion with Black, Latinx, Jewish Communities

Tags: Federation, Advocacy

Jewish Federation to Host Virtual Panel Discussion with Black, Latinx, Jewish Communities

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will host a virtual panel discussion with leaders from Cleveland’s Black, Latinx, and Jewish communities to identify and explore various ways these communities can further collaborate to address unique and common communal challenges. This discussion will be part of the 74th Annual Meeting of the Federation’s Community Relations Committee (CRC) and Sidney Z. Vincent Memorial Lecture. This virtual event is free and open to the public on Tuesday, February 9 at 7 pm.

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01/26/2021

Teens Making a Difference: Saltzman Youth Panel Blog

Tags: Federation, Teens, Philanthropy, Blog

Teens Making a Difference: Saltzman Youth Panel Blog

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Saltzman Youth Panel program educates Jewish Cleveland students about the philanthropic process. The panelists, made up of high school juniors and seniors, work together to understand various community needs and then make a formal recommendation to the Federation’s Board of Trustees on how to distribute up to $50,000 in grant funding. Through this program, participants develop their leadership and group consensus building skills as they learn about the community decision-making and most importantly, tzedakah.

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01/25/2021

WATCH: YLD One-Click Trip - The Russian Aliyah to Israel

Tags: Federation, Live, Israel, Russia, Young Adults

WATCH: YLD One-Click Trip - The Russian Aliyah to Israel

Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Young Leadership Division and Cleveland shlicha, Li-or Gersht, hosted us on a virtual mission to hear from Vadim Blumin who made aliyah from Russia to Israel.

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