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.

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:

Find out how Laura, Avi, Jakey, Noah, and Josh Wolf are making volunteering a family affair.

Join the Jewish Federation of Cleveland as we spread happiness, joy, and hope to vulnerable populations throughout the Jewish and general Cleveland community during the holiday season.

For a few years now, Jamie and Arthur Stadlin have made volunteering at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Cemetery Clean-up’s a father-son tradition. Their impact on our community and the generations who have come before us show it’s never too young to teach the mitzvah (good deed) of giving back.

The Music Settlement, a 100+ year old organization, creates an inclusive community where artistic expression belongs to everyone by serving those who seek personal growth through the arts.

Find out how Harriet and Steve Friedman are making an IMPACT! by volunteering.

Volunteer as a Docent at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, one of Federation’s beneficiary agencies.

Find out how Maury Greenstein is making an IMPACT! by volunteering.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced today that Judith Wolkoff, an active volunteer with the Transplant House of Cleveland, is the 2019 recipient of the Irene Zehman Award. Each year, the Federation recognizes an unsung Jewish woman or group of women who demonstrate the highest ideals and practices of volunteer service on behalf of the Jewish and/or general community. Wolkoff, a Pepper Pike resident, will be honored at the Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy Spring Brunch on June 2 at 11:45 am at Landerhaven (6111 Landerhaven Drive, Mayfield Heights).