The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced that a record $39,035,018 has been raised by 9,036 gifts representing 12,094 donors in the 2026 Campaign for Jewish Needs. The Federation’s annual Campaign provides the critical dollars necessary to help keep our diverse, local community safe, strong, vibrant, and welcoming, as well as serve the needs of the global Jewish community.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Young Leadership Division (YLD) is seeking outstanding young Jewish Clevelanders to serve on the YLD Board. YLD engages and cultivates future leaders of the Cleveland Jewish Community.

We hope to see you at our September events! This month, community members can help clean up a local Jewish cemetery prior to the High Holidays, celebrate Rosh Hashanah with various events, volunteer for the 2026 Campaign for Jewish Needs, and more.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced today the 2025 cohort of Mandel Myers Fellows who worked as staff at select Jewish overnight summer camps. This year’s program featured a cohort of 81 fellows.

We hope to see you at our August events! This month, we are excited to offer events for young families, a celebration at the Hebrew Cultural Garden during One World Day, community security trainings, and more.

We hope to see you at our July events! This month, community members can celebrate summer with lots of events for young families, volunteer opportunities, and more.

Our Young Leadership Division celebrated the Moroccan holiday of Mimouna, which highlights the end of Passover.

We hope to see you at our June events! This month, community members can volunteer at the Hebrew Cultural Garden, attend a community security training, view our latest art exhibit in the Roe Green Gallery, and more.

Applications are now being accepted for LEADS 2025!

As he grew up in the Cleveland area and attended the Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School (formerly known as Agnon), the concept of tzedakah was instilled in Jonathon (Jono) Nisenboum’s day-to-day life by his family and broader Jewish community. Jono recalls how his parents emphasized the gift of giving and the importance of giving back to the community. At the time, he did not realize how blessed he was to be surrounded by such a strong and welcoming Jewish community.