Women's News

Watch: Prepping for Passover: Charoset Recipes From Three Continents

Apr 2, 2020

Watch: Prepping for Passover: Charoset Recipes From Three Continents

A global cooking demonstration of charoset to prep for Passover from Cleveland's sister cities of St. Petersburg, Russia and Beit Shean, Israel.

Jewish Security Moms

Mar 9, 2020

Jewish Security Moms

An op-ed written by a member of JFNA’s Executive Committee, Julie Platt, who is chairing the fundraising campaign for the National Security Initiative.

Mar 6, 2020

Message from Michelle Hirsch, Women IN Philanthropy Chair

Welcome to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Women IN Philanthropy – where Jewish women who are INvolved, INspired, and INclusive connect and make a difference.

What's Happening in March

Feb 24, 2020

What's Happening in March

A SWEET night with PJ Moms is what's happening in Jewish Cleveland in March!

Far From Russia, A Place To Be Comfortably Russian

Feb 20, 2020

Far From Russia, A Place To Be Comfortably Russian

Irina Parkman emigrated Russia and came to Cleveland in order to escape persecution. She is able to still be connected to her Russian heritage through a partnership with the Cleveland Public Library.

Rachel Lappen Named Chief Development Officer of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Feb 11, 2020

Rachel Lappen Named Chief Development Officer of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland today named Rachel Lappen as its new chief development officer, effective March 1, 2020.

3 Ways to Travel to Israel Right Now

Jan 23, 2020

3 Ways to Travel to Israel Right Now

If you are a young Jewish Clevelander interested in Israel travel experiences, we have 3 great ways to get you to Israel this summer. Applications are being accepted now. Join us!

What's Happening in January

Dec 30, 2019

What's Happening in January

Join our community for upcoming Federation events this month. Take a look. There's something for everyone!

My Federation Story: Giving Back to a Community That Does So Much for Us

Dec 19, 2019

My Federation Story: Giving Back to a Community That Does So Much for Us

Growing up in Cincinnati, my Jewish heritage always played a large role in my life. My parents kept a kosher home, my mother was involved in organizations like Hadassah and ORT, and I was proud to be part of a Jewish community.

Dec 18, 2019

Message from Danielle Wild, Women's Philanthropy Chair

By now I hope you have heard about the tremendous success of our 2020 Campaign for Jewish Needs! Our amazingly generous community raised $33.1 million by more than 13,000 donors representing 9,869 gifts, and Women’s Philanthropy raised $4.4 million from 3,550 donors. This record-setting number will allow us to do so much good for those in need in Cleveland, Israel and around the world.