Women's News

Experiencing Our Impact in Israel

Jan 3, 2019

Experiencing Our Impact in Israel

I recently had the incredible opportunity to visit Israel with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland where I attended the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) General Assembly in Tel Aviv, along with the Israel at 70 Mission that took a deep dive in more remote communities.

Meet the 2019 Women's Philanthropy Leadership Team

Jan 3, 2019

Meet the 2019 Women's Philanthropy Leadership Team

We welcome all the women who will be leading our strong, vibrant community in the coming year and thank you to all of our outgoing chairs for their dedication.

$32.7 Raised in the 2019 Campaign for Jewish Needs!

Dec 13, 2018

$32.7 Raised in the 2019 Campaign for Jewish Needs!

A true demonstration of “The Impact of Together!” Over 10,000 community members raised more than $32.7 million to help care for one another, prepare for the future, share our perspectives, and repair our world.

Lewinsky Discusses Cyber Bullying; Cohen Receives Bass Award

Nov 2, 2018

Lewinsky Discusses Cyber Bullying; Cohen Receives Bass Award

After nearly a decade of staying silent, Monica Lewinsky said she is once again in the public eye to take back control of her narrative and advocate against bullying during the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s women’s philanthropy Signature Event Oct. 29 at Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights.

Nan Cohen Receives Ruby Bass Award

Oct 30, 2018

Nan Cohen Receives Ruby Bass Award

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced that Nan Cohen of Pepper Pike was awarded the 2018 Ruby Bass Award, the organization’s most prestigious award for women philanthropists. Cohen was honored with the award at the Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy Signature Event on October 29.

What Women's Philanthropy Means to Jewish Cleveland

Oct 30, 2018

What Women's Philanthropy Means to Jewish Cleveland

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Women's Philanthropy is committed to creating diverse strategies, programs, and opportunities to inspire and engage increasing numbers of women across their life cycles as leaders, donors and volunteers. We empower women to be community leaders and strengthen the Cleveland Jewish community.

Celebrating at the Lion of Judah Summer Social

Jul 23, 2018

Celebrating at the Lion of Judah Summer Social

Lions of Judah, women who make an individual gift of $5,000 or more to the annual Campaign for Jewish Needs, will come together on August 21 at the Lion of Judah Summer Social to celebrate philanthropy and the meaningful difference women create through the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.

Jul 23, 2018

Meet Rebecca Fleisher, Women's Philanthropy Associate

I'm excited to introduce myself to this wonderful group of generous, welcoming, and vibrant women! My name is Rebecca Fleisher and I am thrilled and proud to be the new Associate for Women’s Philanthropy.

Jul 23, 2018

Message from Danielle Wild, Women's Philanthropy Chair

I recently returned from a Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) trip to Berlin and Budapest to see the overseas programs that the dollars we raise help fund. There were so many examples of ways that we are giving people what they otherwise would not have—community, safety, Judaism, to name a few. The program that hit home the most for me was a visit to Camp Szarvas in Hungary.

Reflecting on Coaching Circles Series III

Jul 23, 2018

Reflecting on Coaching Circles Series III

The third cohort of Coaching Circles concluded in July. Over a six month period, 36 women were divided into “circles” of six people to discuss topics around building trust, leadership, communication and its impact, asking powerful questions, emotional self-awareness, and assessing, reflecting and prioritizing various aspects of life (e.g. family, community, work, religion, money, health, and personal growth).