Women's News

Unsung Volunteer Helps Refugees

May 22, 2017

Unsung Volunteer Helps Refugees

Gayle Horwitz told 450 women about the importance of helping refugees adjust to the U.S. at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s annual Women’s Philanthropy Spring Luncheon May 18 at Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights.

Women Celebrate Philanthropy in Style

May 19, 2017

Women Celebrate Philanthropy in Style

An exceptional afternoon! Thank you to the 450+ community members who joined together for one of our most popular events of the year: The Women’s Philanthropy Spring Luncheon.

A Weekend in Beit Shean

May 19, 2017

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.

Woman of Achievement: Anita Gray

May 15, 2017

Woman of Achievement: Anita Gray

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

Tips: Transitioning to Summer Vacation

May 15, 2017

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.

Horwitz to Receive Honor

May 15, 2017

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.

2,000+ Party at Yom Ha'atzmaut

May 3, 2017

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.

Israel's Independence Day Celebration

May 2, 2017

Israel's Independence Day Celebration

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

The Power of 'Coaching Circles'

Apr 17, 2017

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.

Creative Kosher: Charoset Lamb Chops

Apr 3, 2017

Creative Kosher: Charoset Lamb Chops

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