The Ohio Department of Aging estimates that between the years of 2020 and 2040, people who are 65 and older will outnumber everyone else by four times. That's why caring for older adults has been and always will be a priority for the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced at the 121st Annual Meeting on May 13 that the Mt. Sinai Health Foundation has been named the recipient of the Charles Eisenman Award, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s highest civic honor for outstanding contributions to our community.

Thank you Daniel N. Zelman for guiding and leading our community as Board Chair of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland during the past three years (2022-2025)!

Director, Nim Shapira sat down with us to discuss his new documentary film, Torn, which details the destruction of the Hostage posters that were posted on lamp posts and walls across the country following the October 7th, 2023 attack in Israel.

For 20 years, the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage has built bridges of tolerance and understanding by sharing Jewish heritage through the lens of the American experience.

In its third year, the Hillel Wellness program brings expertise around mental health and wellness, allowing for one on one and/or group therapy sessions. The students and staff have someone who they can talk to, who understands their needs, and who can help navigate them in a positive direction.

Adeena Sussman, The New York Times best-selling cookbook author, spoke to our community at the Women IN Philanthropy MaIN Event. We had the chance to sit down with her and hear how her style of cooking helps home chefs all across Jewish Cleveland and around the world.

Thanks to the support from North American Jewish communities, volunteers in Israel are able to provide emotional support for evacuated youth in Israel.

Mazel tov to Ryan Levine, recipient of the 2024 Amb. Milton A. and Roslyn Z. Wolf Young Campaigner of the Year Award. Ryan was recognized at our Campaign Closing Celebration for his dedication to the Campaign for Jewish Needs.

Mazel tov to Dassi Shtern for receiving the 2024 Irene Zehman Volunteer Award for her outstanding volunteer efforts with Chaviva High School.