07/23/2018

Reflecting on Coaching Circles Series III

Tags: Women, Federation

Reflecting on Coaching Circles Series III

The third cohort of Coaching Circles concluded in July. Over a six month period, 36 women were divided into “circles” of six people to discuss topics around building trust, leadership, communication and its impact, asking powerful questions, emotional self-awareness, and assessing, reflecting and prioritizing various aspects of life (e.g. family, community, work, religion, money, health, and personal growth).

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07/23/2018

Message from Danielle Wild, Women's Philanthropy Chair

Tags: Women, Blog

I recently returned from a Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) trip to Berlin and Budapest to see the overseas programs that the dollars we raise help fund. There were so many examples of ways that we are giving people what they otherwise would not have—community, safety, Judaism, to name a few. The program that hit home the most for me was a visit to Camp Szarvas in Hungary.

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07/10/2018

Greetings from Israel!

Tags: Birthright, Young Adults, I-connect, Teens, Israel, Federation

Greetings from Israel!

Birthright is a free 10-day trip for Jewish Clevelanders ages 22-26 to explore Israel’s most remarkable tourist destinations. Check out a few trip highlights below.

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07/06/2018

Our Family's Philanthropy

Tags: Planned Giving, Charitable Giving, Federation

Our Family's Philanthropy

One of the first things Lisa and Josh Mayers of Beachwood did when they returned to Cleveland 16 years ago was get involved with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. They joined Young Leadership Division’s LEADS (Leadership Education Development Series) program, as well as various committees at Federation. They’ve also become invested in other agencies and organizations in and around the community and were looking for a more efficient way to support all of them.

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07/05/2018

Federation Allocates $34.6M to Jewish Causes

Tags: Federation, PR

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After raising a record $32.7 million in its 2018 Campaign for Jewish Needs last fall, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s board of trustees unanimously approved allocation of those funds and more to a range of international, national and local Jewish causes June 27.

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07/05/2018

Jewish Cleveland Celebrates Israel at 70

Tags: Federation, Video, Israel, Overseas

Jewish Cleveland Celebrates Israel at 70

Israel at 70 is a community-wide celebration to mark Israel’s 70th birthday. The Jewish Federation of Cleveland, together with local synagogues, agencies, and organizations, are bringing Israel to Cleveland through a variety of arts, cultural, and educational events for all ages.

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07/02/2018

Hedy P. Milgrom Retires as Chief Development Officer

Tags: Federation

Hedy P. Milgrom Retires as Chief Development Officer

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced that, effective July 1, 2018, Hedy P. Milgrom is retiring as the organization’s senior vice president and chief development officer.

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06/29/2018

Why We Volunteer with Empowering Youth Exploring Justice

Tags: Federation, Volunteer

Why We Volunteer with Empowering Youth Exploring Justice

One of the missions of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland is to Leave No One Behind. That is the same message of Empowering Youth Exploring Justice (EYEJ) – to empower and amplify the voices of teens and pre-teens by bridging them with diverse individuals to engage in interactive discussions centered around social justice.

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06/29/2018

Volunteer of the Month: Marc Jaffe

Tags: Federation, Volunteer

Volunteer of the Month: Marc Jaffe

Find out how Marc Jaffe is making an IMPACT! on volunteering.

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06/29/2018

Jewish Cleveland Families Share their Favorite Summer Activities

Tags: Federation, Education, Family

Jewish Cleveland Families Share their Favorite Summer Activities

Looking for something new and different with your family this summer? Fellow Jewish Cleveland parents share some of their favorite summer activities – from visiting the zoo, to farmers markets, to getting messy with paint. There’s something for everyone!

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