For nearly three decades, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland has shared a remarkable partnership with the city of Beit Shean and the Valley of Springs region in Israel. What began in 1995 as a vision of connection and mutual growth has blossomed into a living bridge—one built on shared values, friendship, and a deep commitment to strengthening Jewish life in both communities.

Celebrate Shabbat for Good with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and synagogues across our community! Together, we’re striving to reach 613 pledges—one for each of the 613 mitzvot—during this special weekend of connection and purpose.

For more than 25 years, with generous support from the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Bellefaire JCB has provided licensed, culturally sensitive therapists to Jewish day schools across Cleveland. These counselors ensure that students, families and educators have access to mental health support rooted in understanding and compassion.

Two newly-elected leaders of Beit Shean and Valley of Springs, Cleveland’s sister cities in Israel, visited Cleveland as part of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Mayors’ Delegation, which took place Oct. 19 through Oct. 26.

More than 300 women heard special guests Julie Platt and Sarah Hurwitz discuss the importance of embracing one’s Jewishness in a fireside chat at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Women IN Philanthropy MaIN Event on Oct. 22.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced that Scott Garson is the 2025 recipient of the Gries Family Award in recognition of his lasting impact in Cleveland’s Jewish and general communities. For more than 25 years, the Gries Family Award has honored individuals who have demonstrated extensive top leadership in Federation and other local Jewish organization activities, as well as significant leadership in Greater Cleveland’s general community. Garson was presented the award at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland Board of Trustees meeting on October 20.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced today that Susan Reis is the 2025 recipient of the Irene Zehman Volunteer Award.

We all have our Jewish story. From generation to generation, our families have passed along the experiences they have learned from, the values they have lived by and the actions they have taken to build a better future for us, for our community and for the Jewish people. Legacy giving is a meaningful way of bringing these stories to life while investing in Jewish life for generations to come.

Resilient. It’s a word that those who traveled to Israel as part of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s weeklong mission trip used to describe not only the people they interacted with, but the vibe of the country as a whole, even amidst the destruction and war.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will host author Sarah Hurwitz at its annual Women IN Philanthropy MaIN Event at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Green Road Synagogue at 2437 S. Green Road in Beachwood in support of the 2026 Campaign for Jewish Needs.