Women's News

‘Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution’ Panel Discussion Shines Light on Film, Disability Advocacy

Jun 11, 2020

‘Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution’ Panel Discussion Shines Light on Film, Disability Advocacy

Following encouraged viewing of “Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution,” the newly released 1971-era documentary showcasing a New York summer camp for free spirited, disabled teenagers and their fight for disability rights and accessibility legislation, Clevelanders turned off Netflix for an in-depth look inside the film without leaving the couch.

WATCH: Women IN Philanthropy Panel Discussion on Crip Camp

Jun 5, 2020

WATCH: Women IN Philanthropy Panel Discussion on Crip Camp

Women IN Philanthropy hosted a panel discussion on the award-winning film Crip Camp, where they talked about the movie, the American Disabilities Act, and how our Cleveland Jewish community is helping to continue this important work.

WATCH: Silver Linings: How We've Adapted, What We've Learned, and How We Can Apply it to our Future

Jun 2, 2020

WATCH: Silver Linings: How We've Adapted, What We've Learned, and How We Can Apply it to our Future

Jennifer Cohen, senior vice president/practice lead, Leadership Development for Ratliff & Taylor, hosted an empowering conversation about how these uncertain times can actually help us grow and learn, both today and in the future.

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!