The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced that Michelle Hirsch of Chagrin Falls was awarded the 2022 Ruby Bass Challenge Award, the organization’s most prestigious award for women philanthropists. Wild was honored with the award at the Federation’s Women IN Philanthropy Signature Event on May 25.

Jewish Federation of Cleveland Board Chair J. David Heller, Federation President Erika B. Rudin-Luria, and Federation Board of Trustees Member Rebecca C. Heller traveled to the border of Poland and Ukraine. They partnered with the Jewish Federations of North America and our overseas agencies who are assisting refugees fleeing the devastation in their home country.

As the needs in Ukraine are growing, your Federation and our partners are there – helping the Jewish community. Watch the video to see the impact your donations make.

Watch an emotional video from our partners, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, about the current crisis in Ukraine.

Throughout previous generations, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Community Relations Committee (CRC) has fought against antisemitism and other forms of bigotry, defended Jewish interests, improved relationships with the non-Jewish community, protected democracy, and supported Israel.

Ukraine is in crisis. The global Jewish community is needed more than ever.

The pandemic left our older adults, Russian-speaking, and Holocaust survivor communities feeling isolated and disengaged. Watch this video to see how our beneficiary agency, Jewish Family Service Association, is reinventing how volunteers can keep seniors safe, healthy, happy, and connected:

During the Chanukah season, the Federation joined with community partners and people of all faiths to celebrate the holiday with a community menorah lighting service. We're grateful for all our guests and community partners for joining us.

We recognize donors who give to the Campaign for Jewish Needs with our giving societies. Because of our donors’ generous support, we are able to drive meaningful change, provide relief in times of crisis, and so much more. Thank you!

Abbie was recognized at our Campaign Closing Celebration for her dedication to the Campaign for Jewish Needs.