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05/19/2017

A Weekend in Beit Shean

Tags: Federation, Israel, Overseas, Young Adults, Women, Blog, I-connect

A Weekend in Beit Shean

Growing up in the Jewish community in Cleveland, I always learned about our awesome partnership region: Beit She’an and the Valley and Springs. In fact, this year marks the 20th anniversary of our partnership together so I was especially eager to spend some quality time there. I have always considered Beit She’an and the surrounding area to be special and beautiful, but I realized that my non-Cleveland friends had no idea that this place even existed. A couple of weeks ago, I decided to bring two friends, one from New Jersey and one from Paris, to this special region in the north to show them what makes Beit She’an and the Valley of Springs so special.

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05/15/2017

Woman of Achievement: Anita Gray

Tags: Federation, PR, Awards, Women

Woman of Achievement: Anita Gray

“If a problem crosses your path, you have the ability to solve it. Nothing should be ignored.”

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05/15/2017

Tips: Transitioning to Summer Vacation

Tags: Education, Family, Women, Young Leadership

Tips: Transitioning to Summer Vacation

Many children will be saying "Shalom Chaverim" or "bye friends!" to their school pals this month, and saying hello to the fun summer days of play. Here are some ways to jump into summer fun while avoiding the "summer slide," as it's called. With these fun tips your kids can easily transition in and out of summer vacation, keep in touch with their buddies, and maintain all of the hard work and learning they did over the school year.

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05/15/2017

Horwitz to Receive Honor

Tags: Federation, PR, Women

Horwitz to Receive Honor

In the last year, Gayle Horwitz, a South Euclid resident, has learned about the complexities of what it’s like to move as a refugee to the United States. She also made a new family of friends.

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05/03/2017

2,000+ Party at Yom Ha'atzmaut

Tags: Federation, Israel, Overseas, Young Adults, Young Families, Women, Teens

2,000+ Party at Yom Ha'atzmaut

Jewish Cleveland knows how to party! Nearly 2000 community members joined together to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s 69th Independence Day, with a knockout performance by Israeli superstar Idan Raichel.

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05/02/2017

Israel's Independence Day Celebration

Tags: Israel, Overseas, Events, Holidays, Federation, Women, Teens, Family, Advocacy, Arts, Young Adults

Israel's Independence Day Celebration

Celebrate Israel's 69th Independence Day on May 2 with Idan Raichel in concert!

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04/17/2017

The Power of 'Coaching Circles'

Tags: Federation, Young Adults, PR, Women

The Power of 'Coaching Circles'

Life is busy. When you aren’t on deadline at work, you’re trying to schedule a happy hour with friends, or find time to volunteer with an organization you love. As young professionals, it can be difficult to find time to reflect on the accomplishments you’ve had and challenges you face in your professional, personal and volunteer life – “coaching circles” can help with that.

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04/03/2017

Creative Kosher: Charoset Lamb Chops

Tags: Food, Holidays, Women, Family, Young Adults, Federation

Creative Kosher: Charoset Lamb Chops

Some dread the thought of Pesach, but Pesach is one of my favorite holidays.

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03/21/2017

Passover Resources for Kids & Families

Tags: Education, Family, Women, Young Leadership, Video

Passover is the Jewish holiday that the most families celebrate, so take a moment to learn something new this year! Our resources include songs, DIYs and seder videos. Pesach starts the night of Monday, April 10 in 2017.

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03/09/2017

Celebrating International Women's Day

Tags: Federation, Women

Celebrating International Women's Day

A great way to celebrate International Women’s Day! Thank you to the 150 exceptional women who joined us to step into their best self at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s “The Women’s Forum: Embracing Courage, Resilience, & Gratitude.”

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