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06/13/2024

Hostage's Daughter Recalls Oct. 7 Horror During Visit to Cleveland

Tags: Federation, Israel, Women

Hostage's Daughter Recalls Oct. 7 Horror During Visit to Cleveland

Eight months ago, Shlomo Mantzur was believed to be taken from his home in Kibbutz Kissufim into Gaza during the Hamas surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. His family, including his daughter, Batya Mantzur – who traveled to Cleveland from June 4 to June 6 – still holds out hope of seeing him again.

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06/05/2024

Upcoming Events for You

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

Upcoming Events for You

We hope to see you at our June events. This month, community members can attend a security training from JFC Security, LLC, hear from acclaimed Israeli theatre professionals, and celebrate summer with our Young Leadership Division!

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05/30/2024

LA Rabbi Discusses Support for Israel During Federation’s 120th Meeting

Tags: Federation, Israel

LA Rabbi Discusses Support for Israel During Federation’s 120th Meeting

With increasing criticism of Israel in public discourse and on college campuses, Rabbi David Wolpe’s goal in speaking to Jewish communities is to encourage and reinforce support for Israel and urge people to work together.

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05/16/2024

Jewish Cleveland Ads Bring Awareness to the Hostages

Tags: Federation, Israel, Advocacy

Jewish Cleveland Ads Bring Awareness to the Hostages

To remind the Greater Cleveland community that there are more than 120 innocent people still being held hostage by Hamas, the Federation is now running ads on Bally Sports Cleveland during the first round of the Cleveland Cavaliers playoffs and throughout the Cleveland Guardians regular season.

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05/15/2024

Fallen Former Clevelander Recalled at Yom Hazikaron

Tags: Federation, Israel

Fallen Former Clevelander Recalled at Yom Hazikaron

Over 500 people were greeted by the sight of red Anemone coronaria, Israel’s national flower, at the Yom Hazikaron commemoration on May 12.

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05/10/2024

Federation’s Yom Hazikaron Commemoration Will Pay Tribute to Fallen IDF Soldier with Local Roots

Tags: Federation, Israel

Federation’s Yom Hazikaron Commemoration Will Pay Tribute to Fallen IDF Soldier with Local Roots

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will commemorate Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, on May 12.

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05/09/2024

Helping Preteens Connect to Their Jewish Roots

Tags: Federation, Israel, Teens, Campaign25

Helping Preteens Connect to Their Jewish Roots

Recently, jHUB has launched two new initiatives to address the growing demand for different opportunities for preteens to experience Jewish traditions and culture - the B-Mitzvah Experience and the Hebrew Club.

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05/08/2024

Upcoming Events for You

Tags: Federation, Arts, Israel

Upcoming Events for You

We hope to see you at our May events. This month, community members can attend a security training from JFC Security, LLC, come together for Yom Hazikaron (Israel's Memorial Day) and Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel's Independence Day), and recognize Jewish Cleveland's accomplishments at our annual meeting.

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05/06/2024

WATCH: Supporting Jewish College Students

Tags: Federation, Israel, Advocacy, Video

WATCH: Supporting Jewish College Students

Jewish Cleveland hosted a special webinar on the current climate on campuses across the country, and how we can help fight the antisemitism students and faculty are facing today.

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05/06/2024

Jewish Cleveland’s Annual Yom Ha’atzmaut Event Set for May 14

Tags: Federation, Israel, Overseas

Jewish Cleveland’s Annual Yom Ha’atzmaut Event Set for May 14

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will host its annual Yom Ha’atzmaut event – a free community celebration of Israel’s Independence Day – on Tuesday, May 14 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at B’nai Jeshurun Congregation (27501 Fairmount Blvd in Pepper Pike).

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