Women's News

Heather Schlang to Receive Prestigious Irene Zehman Volunteer Award

Dec 1, 2022

Heather Schlang to Receive Prestigious Irene Zehman Volunteer Award

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced today that Heather Schlang is the 2022 recipient of the Irene Zehman Volunteer Award. Each year, the Federation recognizes a 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. Schlang, a community volunteer and Chair of Share What You Wear (SWYW), a project of the National Council of Jewish Women/Cleveland (NCJW/CLE), will be honored at the Federation’s Women IN Philanthropy MaIN Event on December 1.

Comedy Writer Leifer To Speak At Women IN Philanthropy MaIN Event

Nov 23, 2022

Comedy Writer Leifer To Speak At Women IN Philanthropy MaIN Event

Women IN Philanthropy: The MaIN Event will be held in person for the first time as it honors Heather Schlang with the Irene Zehman Volunteer Award and welcomes award-winning comedy writer Carol Leifer as the featured speaker.

Federation’s Lion Of Judah Society Roars For 50 Years

Nov 14, 2022

Federation’s Lion Of Judah Society Roars For 50 Years

The Lion of Judah Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and will honor Clevelander Beth Wain Brandon, among others, at the International Lion of Judah Conference taking place Dec. 11 to Dec. 13 in Phoenix.

Michelle Hirsch Receives Ruby Bass Challenge Award

Jun 3, 2022

Michelle Hirsch Receives Ruby Bass Challenge Award

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.

Upcoming Events for You

Apr 29, 2022

Upcoming Events for You

This May, we're celebrating Israel with an outdoor carnival, cleaning up Cleveland's Jewish cemeteries, experiencing camp with hands-on service projects, and more.

Upcoming Events for You

Apr 1, 2022

Upcoming Events for You

This April, we're offering a great opportunity for volunteers to do good on Good Deeds Day, two unique ways to commemorate Yom Hashoah V'Hagvurah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), a fun Passover event for young families, and more.

Apply for Coaching Circles: Series VII

Mar 31, 2022

Apply for Coaching Circles: Series VII

Coaching Circles offers women in Jewish Cleveland an open, motivating, and engaging process to foster personal growth and connect across the community through meaningful conversations and peer-based coaching.

Rudin-Luria Named to Masa’s Inspiring 12 Jewish Women List

Mar 18, 2022

Rudin-Luria Named to Masa’s Inspiring 12 Jewish Women List

Erika Rudin-Luria, president of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland in Beachwood, was among women honored in Masa’s Inspiring 12: Jewish Women Working to Make a Difference list.

Upcoming Events for You

Mar 1, 2022

Upcoming Events for You

This March, we will discuss contemporary antisemitism with renowned author Dara Horn, support the community by donating baby supplies and volunteering at the Cleveland Chesed Center, enjoy fun events for young families, and more.

Why I Give: Federation's Giving Societies

Dec 16, 2021

Why I Give: Federation's Giving Societies

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!