Sometimes it is difficult for Holocaust survivor Harry Abraham to retell his story, but he is on a life’s mission to not let the world forget.

The older adult population in the United States is poised for unprecedented growth in the coming decades, according to a report released by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.

The sixth annual local Good Deeds Day grew exponentially in 2025 with 275 volunteers at 15 locations with 14 partner agencies across Greater Cleveland.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland and Kol Israel Foundation will honor Cleveland’s Holocaust survivors and remember those who perished during Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30 pm at B’nai Jeshurun Congregation (27501 Fairmount Blvd in Pepper Pike). This event is free and open to the community.

We hope to see you at our April events! This month, community members can remember the Holocaust and heroism with a meaningful commemoration, celebrate the lively Moroccan custom of Mimouna, reflect on the legacy of Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terror at Yom Hazikaron, and more.

When launched in 2013, JFC Security, LLC – the security provider of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland – was focused on establishing our four core pillars to build our community security program around: creating safety awareness, target hardening our facilities, community-based training, and strengthening law enforcement partnerships. Over the years, the security team has grown in its size and scope of capabilities to protect the Cleveland Jewish community. Today, the team now comprises 60 officers and utilizes sophisticated security technology to help keep our community safe while also remaining open and welcoming.

For 20 years, the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage has built bridges of tolerance and understanding by sharing Jewish heritage through the lens of the American experience.

We are saddened to share the loss of Philip Wasserstrom z"l, Federation Emeritus Trustee.

One of the most tangible ways to create a lasting, meaningful impact on your community is through a charitable bequest. While wills and trusts are the most common methods for doing so, beneficiary designations offer a simple and effective complement to these estate planning tools.