11/15/2022

Former Federation Board Chair Michael Siegal to be Awarded Medal of Honor by Israel's President Herzog

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Former Federation Board Chair Michael Siegal to be Awarded Medal of Honor by Israel's President Herzog

Former Board Chair of Jewish Federations of North America Michael Siegal is one of five notable leaders who will be awarded the prestigious Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor, according to an announcement issued by the Office of President Isaac Herzog. The prize, which is the highest civil medal awarded by the President of Israel, will be presented in recognition of Siegal’s extraordinary commitment to the Jewish nation and to advancing ties between Israel and North American Jewry.

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11/14/2022

Federation’s Lion Of Judah Society Roars For 50 Years

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Federation’s Lion Of Judah Society Roars For 50 Years

The Lion of Judah Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and will honor Clevelander Beth Wain Brandon, among others, at the International Lion of Judah Conference taking place Dec. 11 to Dec. 13 in Phoenix.

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11/14/2022

Federation, LIFE & LEGACY Partnership Celebrates First Year

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Federation, LIFE & LEGACY Partnership Celebrates First Year

This November marks one year since the Jewish Federation of Cleveland partnered with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACY program to benefit and sustain its agencies.

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11/09/2022

WATCH: Students Honor Holocaust Victims with Special Ceremony

Tags: Federation, Young Adults, Advocacy, Video

WATCH: Students Honor Holocaust Victims with Special Ceremony

For nearly 10 years, Hillel at Kent State University and the AEPi fraternity have held a name-reading ceremony to commemorate Yom HaShoah. The 24-hour event is held on the campus of Kent State University; Jewish and non-Jewish students take turns reading the names of those who lost their life during the Holocaust.

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11/07/2022

WATCH: Supporting, Caring for, and Celebrating Survivors

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WATCH: Supporting, Caring for, and Celebrating Survivors

The Federation has been dedicated to caring for Holocaust survivors for decades. By leveraging the Kavod Shef matching funds, the Federation and JFSA can continue to provide the support and share with survivors in our Cleveland community the resources they need to live comfortably and more dignified.

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11/04/2022

Upcoming Events for You

Tags: Federation, Young Families, Overseas, Arts, Young Adults, Israel, Volunteer

Upcoming Events for You

We hope to see you at one of our many November events! This month, we're welcoming the world-renowned Israel Philharmonic to Cleveland, celebrating the generosity of our community at 2023 Campaign for Jewish Needs events, volunteering together to make our community stronger, and more!

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11/04/2022

WATCH: Jewish Overnight Camp Experience Enhanced Through Scholarship Program

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WATCH: Jewish Overnight Camp Experience Enhanced Through Scholarship Program

The Mandel Myers Fellowship Program enables Jewish overnight camps to attract and retain high-caliber staff, help students from Cleveland offset the costs associated with attending a four-year accredited university, and add professional development experience to the camp counselor role to make it more competitive with other internship opportunities.

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11/03/2022

Israel Philharmonic Helps Federation Kick Off Israel’s 75th Anniversary

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Israel Philharmonic Helps Federation Kick Off Israel’s 75th Anniversary

As the state of Israel approaches its 75th anniversary as an independent state on May 14, 2023, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland is kicking off a yearlong celebration of events with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

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11/01/2022

WATCH: This Is JFC Security

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WATCH: This Is JFC Security

JFC Security, LLC was established in 2013 to be Federation’s security provider to Jewish Cleveland, helping to keep Jewish Cleveland better protected so we can live active, Jewish lives.

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