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Building Jewish Identity Through Education, Family Engagement

Jul 17, 2026

Building Jewish Identity Through Education, Family Engagement

When Jonathon Nisenboum grew up attending the Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School, his identity and connection to the Cleveland Jewish community existed within the walls of a classroom.

Clevelanders Attend Opening Ceremony of 22nd Maccabiah Games in Israel

Jul 15, 2026

Clevelanders Attend Opening Ceremony of 22nd Maccabiah Games in Israel

As Lydia Yomtovian Frankel watched thousands of athletes march into Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem sporting their country’s colors, listened to several Israeli artists perform on stage and was dazzled by the fireworks and pyrotechnics that accompanied the opening of the Maccabiah Games on July 1, she felt a variety of emotions coursing through her.

Federation Approves $35.1M in Allocations For 2026-27

Jul 13, 2026

Federation Approves $35.1M in Allocations For 2026-27

Following a successful Campaign For Jewish Needs which raised $39,035,018 for the community, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Board of Trustees approved allocations for fiscal year 2026-2027 at its June 23 meeting, marking increased investments in local beneficiary agencies serving children, older adults and vulnerable community members, community security and overseas humanitarian needs.

Northeast Ohio's Rich Jewish History Has Influenced USA

Jul 3, 2026

Northeast Ohio's Rich Jewish History Has Influenced USA

On the eve of America’s 250th birthday, “We the people” prepare to flood America’s suburban neighborhoods, from the mountains to the prairies, with firecrackers, star-spangled swimsuits and the smell of a good, old-fashioned American barbeque. A nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary, after all, must not pass by without a fireworks display.

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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.

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