Donate to the 2027 Campaign for Jewish Needs
Every dollar makes a difference

Your campaign gift goes FURTHER when you give by November 1 with the Mandel Match!

HERE for Good

Jewish Federation of Cleveland

is the only organization in Cleveland that focuses on the health and vitality of the entire Jewish community.

Events that inform, entertain & connect

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Join the Community!

View Complete Calendar

The latest News from Jewish Cleveland

Our Top Stories

Finding Strength, Confidence, and Community in Jewish Cleveland

Sep 29, 2026

Finding Strength, Confidence, and Community in Jewish Cleveland

When Rachel first walked into the Mandel Jewish Community Center two years ago, she was stepping outside her comfort zone. She had not exercised in years, knew no one and felt intimidated by the idea of joining a fitness class.

Kibbutz Kissufim Business Manager Reflects on Life After Oct. 7

Sep 29, 2026

Kibbutz Kissufim Business Manager Reflects on Life After Oct. 7

Eran Ben-Ari, business manager of Kibbutz Kissufim in southern Israel, visited the Jewish Federation of Cleveland in Beachwood on Sept. 24 to discuss the kibbutz’s rebuilding efforts and its partnership with Cleveland’s Jewish community.

Jewish Community Not Immune to Financial Vulnerability

Sep 28, 2026

Jewish Community Not Immune to Financial Vulnerability

In a community that is often thriving on the surface, the statistic that revealed that 20% of Jewish households are financially vulnerable was a surprise to many.

Security is a Shared Responsibility

Sep 25, 2026

Security is a Shared Responsibility

As Jewish communities around the world continue to navigate rising concerns about safety, I am reminded that security is not simply about protecting buildings. It is about protecting the people and sense of belonging that make those buildings feel like home.

Defending The Facts

Find tools and up-to-date resources to stand up to the hatred targeting the Jewish people, as well as address rising anti-Israel rhetoric.

Learn More

Access Jewish Cleveland

We’re here for you! No question is too big, too small, or too personal. We offer support for basic needs, community information, and family history resources. This is a free and confidential service

accessjewishcleveland.org

Travel with Federation

Mission and travel experiences with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland take Clevelanders behind the scenes of our global Jewish community, and allow participants to see the country, live the culture, meet the people, and get premiere access like no one else can.

Learn More