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Aaron Gross Receives the Yanowitz Award

Mar 30, 2026

Aaron Gross Receives the Yanowitz Award

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced that Aaron Gross has been awarded the 2025 Bennett and Donna Yanowitz Leadership Award, which recognizes and honors an outstanding young individual who has demonstrated commitment, involvement, and leadership within Cleveland’s Jewish community. He received the award at the Federation’s Board of Trustees meeting on March 26.

From Exodus to Today: A Passover Reflection

Mar 27, 2026

From Exodus to Today: A Passover Reflection

On Passover, we retell the story of the Israelites leaving Egypt to find freedom. It is a foundational narrative of the Jewish people as it anchors our identity, clarifies our values, strengthens our resilience, and demands the responsibility that comes from this knowledge. This story also serves as an important reminder that we are interconnected as a people – that there are moments in our history that transcend time, where we are all present.

Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah Commemoration April 13

Mar 26, 2026

Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah Commemoration April 13

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland, in partnership with the Kol Israel Foundation, will host its annual Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah commemoration from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 13 at Congregation Mishkan Or at 26000 Shaker Blvd. in Beachwood.

How Donor Advised Funds Can Simplify, Strengthen Your Giving

Mar 25, 2026

How Donor Advised Funds Can Simplify, Strengthen Your Giving

According to the 2025 Annual DAF Report by the Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative, the total number of DAF accounts in the U.S. reached a record 3.56 million, with collective grantmaking rising 19% from the prior year to $64.89 billion.

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.

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