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06/18/2020

We Hear You and We are Here for You

Tags: Federation, legacy

We Hear You and We are Here for You

With more than 4,000 Jewish Clevelander’s impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia, the Jewish Community Dementia Care Path Program demonstrates how the Federation plans for the health and vitality of the entire Jewish community, collaborating with partners to meet our community’s most critical needs that no one organization could do alone.

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06/18/2020

A Simple Bequest and a Lasting Legacy

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A Simple Bequest and a Lasting Legacy

Sadie and Maurice Friedman (z”l) would be so pleased and surprised to know how many lives have been positively impacted by their bequest. While each Legacy Society donor story of how and why a gift was made is unique, they are all united by the concept of tikkun olam – repairing the world.

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06/18/2020

A Loving Tribute for a Lion of Judah

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A Loving Tribute for a Lion of Judah

In August 2019, Dr. Dan Weidenthal attended the Federation’s Endowment Book of Life celebration and signing. But the gift that he made wasn’t about him, and it wasn’t for him. It was in honor of and a tribute to his beloved wife Judy (of blessed memory) who passed away in 2017.

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06/18/2020

Giving Back: Part of our Family DNA

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Giving Back: Part of our Family DNA

Shari Perlmuter remembers her parents Eileen and Bob Sill coming home and telling her and her brother Scott stories about their Jewish community involvement. They established the Bob and Eileen Sill Family Foundation in 2015.

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06/18/2020

Community Connection and Feelings of Gratitude

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Community Connection and Feelings of Gratitude

Drs. Linda Sandhaus and Roland Philip have many charitable causes that they care deeply about and support. As longtime generous supporters of the Campaign for Jewish Needs, they wanted to do something permanent for the Jewish Community.

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06/18/2020

Combining Two Passions to Create One Impactful Gift

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Combining Two Passions to Create One Impactful Gift

Peggy and John Garson have always been active participants in the Cleveland Jewish community. Their Supporting Foundation is one meaningful way that they share their values and tzedakah with their family.

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06/17/2020

Hero of Chesed: Shiri Katz

Tags: Federation, Partner Agency

Hero of Chesed: Shiri Katz

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland recognizes and thanks frontline workers at our beneficiary agencies.

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06/15/2020

Federation Webinar Gives Children, Parents Tips to Embrace New ‘Normal’

Tags: Federation, PR

Federation Webinar Gives Children, Parents Tips to Embrace New ‘Normal’

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland in Beachwood’s Webinar, “Thriving in Survival Mode: Practical Tips for Parents with Young Children,” offered guidance on creating balance, structure, coping with changing relationships and building resiliency and responsibility in children.

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06/12/2020

Kohrman Touches Thousands of Lives Everywhere He Goes

Tags: Federation, Partner Agency, Israel, Overseas

Kohrman Touches Thousands of Lives Everywhere He Goes

To many people in Cleveland, Israel and where his aid has far reached across the globe, S. Lee Kohrman is a Jewish philanthropist, attorney and leader with a passion to leave the world a better place.

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06/11/2020

‘Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution’ Panel Discussion Shines Light on Film, Disability Advocacy

Tags: Federation, Blogs, Partner Agency, Women, Advocacy

‘Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution’ Panel Discussion Shines Light on Film, Disability Advocacy

Following encouraged viewing of “Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution,” the newly released 1971-era documentary showcasing a New York summer camp for free spirited, disabled teenagers and their fight for disability rights and accessibility legislation, Clevelanders turned off Netflix for an in-depth look inside the film without leaving the couch.

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