07/02/2026
Upcoming Events for You
Summer is in full swing, and there are plenty of ways to connect with Jewish Cleveland this month. Whether you're looking to volunteer, spend time with family, explore Israeli art and culture, or meet new people, July offers meaningful opportunities for all ages and interests. We hope you'll join us at one (or more!) of these upcoming events.
July 9
"Peter is Back" by Amir Yatziv
Whatever the speaking creature in Franz Kafka’s 1917 “A Report to an Academy” may be – he is back! And he is going to actually meet you and tell you something about reality today.
“Peter is Back” is a live meeting between the artist Amir Yatziv and a CGI avatar, brought to life using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Peter can follow a script while improvising and responding to the conversation as it unfolds. How apish someone can be – you’ll have to see for yourself. The artist and his intangible character talk about life, the journey into humanness, and post-humanness.
But you see, there is no magic here, the mechanism is exposed, and you are invited to take part in the cross-species conversation. Try to come as open and tolerant as possible, things could get wild, you know.
CIAC Day: July 9 at 6 pm
Additional performances on July 10 and 11
CSU Theatre & Arts Building: Black Box Theatre (Room 521)
1901 E 13th St, Cleveland
Use code "JFED" for ticket discount
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July 12
Volunteer at the Hebrew Cultural Garden
Join gardening enthusiasts and volunteers to help keep the Hebrew Cultural Garden looking its best all summer long, and especially for One World Day on August 30. Volunteers will meet at the Hebrew Cultural Garden to weed, plant, and power wash.
9 am - 12 pm
Hebrew Cultural Garden
1160 East Blvd, Cleveland
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July 13
YLDay of Caring: Shoes and Clothes for Kids
Young adults ags 22-45: Help support local students and educators by sorting donations, stocking shelves, and organizing classroom supplies for teachers in need.
5:15 - 6:30 pm
Shoes and Clothes for Kids
15500 South Waterloo Road, Cleveland
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July 19
Explore Nature with PJ Library®
Explore the wonders of nature with a naturalist-led experience. Families will enjoy hands-on learning, discovery, and light snacks.
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Liberty Park Nature Center
9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg
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July 21
PJ Library Storytime and Coffee Club – Summer Series
Join our PJ Library Parent Connectors for stories, crafts, coffee, and conversation. This program is geared toward children under 5. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is not required.
10 - 11 am
Beachwood Library
25501 Shaker Blvd, Beachwood
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July 21
Contemporary Visions of Israel: Meet the Collectors
Explore the diversity, creativity, and resilience of contemporary Israeli art. Featuring works from local collections, Contemporary Visions of Israel showcases artists’ unique perspectives on Israeli life, identity, and culture.
Local collectors will share what inspired them to acquire the works on display.
6 - 7:30 pm
Jewish Federation of Cleveland
Roe Green Gallery
Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Building
25701 Science Park Drive, Beachwood
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July 23
Monthly Food Packing with Lifeline Ministries
JVN is pleased to partner with East Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Lifeline Ministries to pack food parcels at the end of each month as SNAP benefits begin to dwindle for many people. The packages are delivered to those in need who live in the neighborhood of the church.
9:15 - 11 am
East Mt. Zion Baptist Church
9990 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
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July 26
Cleveland International Piano Competition and Institute for Young Artists
The CIPC and Institute for Young Artists is known as one of the top international piano competitions for emerging pianists ages 10-18. With over $30,000 in prizes, the CIPC and Institute for Young Artists offers unparalleled musical experiences for today’s world.
Enjoy a semi-final solo round featuring contestants from the Rising Star (ages 10-12), Junior (ages 13-15), and Senior (ages 16-18) Divisions, followed by an intimate conversation with competition juror and Israeli pianist, Ilana Vered.
Vered is a member of the 2026 CIPC jury. Widely recognized as one of the leading pianists of her generation, Vered began playing the piano at the age of three. At age 13 she won an Israeli government grant to continue her studies at the Paris Conservatoire. She then attended the Juilliard School, and in 1961 she won the Young Concert Artists International Auditions. Vered has performed with orchestras worldwide, is a frequent performer at music festivals, and is a chamber musician of distinction. In 2023 Ilana Vered was accepted to join the piano section of the Jerusalem Academy of Music.
CIAC Day: July 26 at 2 pm
Full competition runs from July 24 - August 1
Cleveland Institute of Music: Mixon Hall
11021 East Blvd, Cleveland
Use code "JFED" for ticket discount
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Now through August 14
Summer Collection Drive Benefiting United Way & the Cleveland Kids' Book Bank
Stop by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland during regular business hours and drop off essential personal care products and cleaning supplies to help keep United Way’s Blessing Boxes full. Not sure what to donate? View the United Way’s wish list.
We’re also taking donations for the Cleveland Kids' Book Bank. Drop of your gently used and new kids books.
Please call ahead (216-593-2929) to let the security officer on duty know that you will be dropping off items.
