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02/20/2020

Far From Russia, A Place To Be Comfortably Russian

Tags: Federation, Blogs, Russia, Russian, Women, Volunteer, Publications, Advocacy, Education, Overseas

Far From Russia, A Place To Be Comfortably Russian

Irina Parkman emigrated Russia and came to Cleveland in order to escape persecution. She is able to still be connected to her Russian heritage through a partnership with the Cleveland Public Library.

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02/17/2020

Don't Overlook This Alternative to Private Foundations

Tags: Federation, Philanthropy, Charitable Giving, Blogs, Planned Giving, Publications, legacy

Don't Overlook This Alternative to Private Foundations

Being your own philanthropist comes at a price: administration, tax consequences, minimum distribution requirements and reporting obligations, to name a few. Federation staff provides expertise in structuring charitable plans to meet almost any interest.

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02/11/2020

Rachel Lappen Named Chief Development Officer of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Tags: Campaign, Charitable Giving, Leadership, Women, PR, press release, Federation

Rachel Lappen Named Chief Development Officer of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland today named Rachel Lappen as its new chief development officer, effective March 1, 2020.

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02/07/2020

One Year In, Erika B. Rudin-Luria Looks At Accomplishments, Future

Tags: Federation, Blogs, Campaign, Leadership

One Year In, Erika B. Rudin-Luria Looks At Accomplishments, Future

Erika Rudin-Luria spoke about a wide range of topics, including the New York trip, security, and her vision in an interview with the Cleveland Jewish News as she rounded out her first year as the head of the Federation, which serves as a hub for, and supports all of, Greater Cleveland’s Jewish agencies.

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02/05/2020

Young Leadership Division Microgrant Program December 2019 Recipients

Tags: Federation, Young Leadership Division, YLD, Young Adults, Awards, Leadership

Young Leadership Division Microgrant Program December 2019 Recipients

Mazel tov to the December 2019 Young Leadership Division Microgrant Program Recipients

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02/05/2020

73rd Annual Meeting of the Community Relations Committee

Tags: Federation, CRC, College, Advocacy, Education, Leadership

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will host a panel discussion on civility and discourse on college campuses at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the Federation’s Community Relations Committee (CRC) and Sidney Z. Vincent Memorial Lecture.

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01/31/2020

Leaving Beit Shean with a Full Heart

Tags: Federation, Israel, Israel & Overseas, Beit Shean, Blogs, Education

Leaving Beit Shean with a Full Heart

Teaching English in Beit Shean, Israel proved to be an amazing and overwhelming experience for Sarah Marek - something that will stay with her for the rest of her life.

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01/27/2020

Why I Volunteer at YLDay of Caring

Tags: Federation, YLD, Volunteer, Family

Why I Volunteer at YLDay of Caring

Thank you to the many young leaders and their families for making an impact on Jewish Cleveland during the most recent YLDay of Caring Across Cleveland! Read what giving back to the community meant for YLD Board member, Julie Schneider; YLD Vice Chair, Abbie Pappas; and YLD Board Chair, Cameron Orlean:

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01/22/2020

Reporting on & Advocating for Israel

Tags: Federation, Israel, Israel & Overseas, College, Onward, Overseas, CRC

Reporting on & Advocating for Israel

The experience of participating in Onward Israel helped Naomi to be able to combat BDS on her college campus as well as land a job in the field.

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01/21/2020

What's Happening in February

Tags: Federation, YLD, jHUB, Israel, CIAC, CRC

What's Happening in February

A meaningful evening with YLD and jHUB, an important discussion on civility & discourse on college campuses, and an open house with Israeli art - there's something for everyone in February!

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