This October, join the Jewish Federation of Cleveland for meaningful opportunities to explore the challenges facing Israeli artists, connect with Israeli educational leaders, and support the 2027 Campaign for Jewish Needs. You can also make a difference in our community by volunteering to help combat food insecurity throughout Cleveland.

For Arye, reconnecting with Judaism at Hillel at Kent State University opened the door to a deeply personal journey of discovery.

“The dividing line for effective foreign policies in this country is not between left and right, between liberal or conservative, or between democrat and republican,” Aaron David Miller explained. “It’s between smart on one hand, and dumb on the other.”

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will bring community members together on Oct. 7 to commemorate three years since the Oct. 7, 2023, surprise attacks in Israel by Hamas.

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Community members learned how to recognize potential threats and respond during an active shooter situation at a security training on Sept. 16 at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Building in Beachwood.

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.

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.

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.

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.