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05/18/2016

Saltzman Receives Irene Zehman Award

Tags: Women, PR, Federation, Awards, Video

Saltzman Receives Irene Zehman Award

For more than 35 years, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Irene Zehman Award has recognized women who demonstrate the highest ideals and practices of volunteer service. This year, the award goes to Mary Ellen Saltzman of Beachwood, founder of Treasures Gift Shop at the Mandel Jewish Community Center (JCC) and Siegal College. Mary Ellen will be honored at the Federation Women’s Spring Luncheon on May 18 at Landerhaven (6111 Landerhaven Drive, Mayfield Heights).

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05/13/2016

Watch: Rita LIVE at Yom Ha'atzmaut

Tags: Federation, Video, Israel

Watch: Rita LIVE at Yom Ha'atzmaut

Cleveland Loves Israel: Thousands Celebrate Israeli Independence Day with Pop Icon Rita!

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04/13/2016

Reneé Chelm Remarks at 112th Annual Meeting

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Reneé Chelm Remarks at 112th Annual Meeting

Immediate Past Board Chair Reneé Chelm addresses 300+ community members at our 112th Annual Meeting. Hear her full remarks here.

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04/13/2016

Celebrating Reneé Chelm

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Celebrating Reneé Chelm

At our 112th Annual Meeting, outgoing Board Chair Reneé Chelm received a standing ovation for three exemplary years of service. Among her many accomplishments, she is credited with helping create a more inclusive Jewish community where everyone can feel welcome.

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04/13/2016

Honoring Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr.

Tags: Federation, Video, Advocacy

Honoring Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr.

At the 112th Annual Meeting, our highest civic honor, the Charles Eisenman Award, was presented to Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr. He is a true living legend. His lifetime of service and achievement in issues of civil rights, voting rights, and economic inequality have put him on the forefront of positive change.

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04/08/2016

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks in Cleveland

Tags: Federation, Video, Campaign

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks in Cleveland

World renowned speaker Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks inspired us as he shared his perspective on Jewish continuity with our Jewish Cleveland community on April 7, 2016. Watch his full speech here.

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04/01/2016

A Partnership that Enriches Thousands

Tags: Federation, Video, Israel, Overseas

A Partnership that Enriches Thousands

For 20 years, we have been working in partnership with our sister city, Beit Shean and the Valley of Springs. Together, we have enriched the lives of thousands.

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03/16/2016

Henderson Inspires at CRC Meeting

Tags: Federation, Video, Advocacy, Education

Henderson Inspires at CRC Meeting

The 69th Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Community Relations Committee (CRC) featured Wade Henderson, a visionary leader of the human and civil rights movement, as the Sidney Z. Vincent Memorial Lecturer. You can hear all of his remarks in the full video recording of his speech.

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03/16/2016

7 Principle Issues of Education

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7 Principle Issues of Education

Eric Gordon, CEO of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, joined us at our 69th Annual Meeting of the Community Relations Committee to discuss seven principle issues of education. Hear his remarks now:

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01/08/2016

400+ Celebrate IMPACT! Launch

Tags: Federation, Video, Volunteer

400+ Celebrate IMPACT! Launch

A sold out house! Thank you to the 400+ community members who filled the room with energy and excitement at the launch of IMPACT!, our new volunteer initiative designed for Baby Boomers looking to use their skills, passion, and leadership to make a difference in people's lives.

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