01/17/2019

Finding Community and Themselves in jHUB

Tags: Federation, Interfaith, Young Adults, Family, Interfaith, Education

Finding Community and Themselves in jHUB

When Nina and Scott decided to get married, they were determined to respect each other’s religious background – she is Jewish, he was raised Catholic. They planned their interfaith wedding, with the help of Rabbi Enid Lader of Beth Israel – The West Temple, who encouraged Nina and Scott to participate in The Taste of Judaism courses, sponsored by jHUB, a joint initiative of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland, and is an InterfaithFamily affiliate.

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01/17/2019

YLD Names New Board Chair, Vice Board Chair, Adds 12 New Members to its Board

Tags: Federation, Young Adults

YLD Names New Board Chair, Vice Board Chair, Adds 12 New Members to its Board

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Young Leadership Division (YLD) announced the appointment of Dayna Orlean as Board Chair and Cameron Orlean as Vice Board Chair, effective January 2019. They succeed Natan Milgrom and Dayna Orlean, respectively, who served in these capacities last year. YLD connects Jewish young adults, ages 22 – 45, to each other and the community through social, volunteer, leadership, and philanthropic activities.

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01/17/2019

Israeli, Palestinian Build Understanding with Roots

Tags: Federation, Advocacy, Israel, Overseas

Israeli, Palestinian Build Understanding with Roots

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will host two professionals from Roots-Shorashim-Judur, a network of Israelis and Palestinians working together to make changes in an effort to end the ongoing struggle between the two sides. Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger, Roots Co-Founder, and Shadi Abu Awwad, Roots Palestinian Youth Director, will discuss “Sharing Perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian Relationship” at the 72nd Annual Meeting of the Community Relations Committee (CRC) and Sidney Z. Vincent Memorial Lecture.

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01/10/2019

Jewish Cleveland's Impact in Israel

Tags: Federation, Israel, Overseas

Jewish Cleveland's Impact in Israel

To learn more about our Israel and overseas programs and services, contact Ilanit Gerblich Kalir at ikalir@jcfcleve.org or 216-593-2815.

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01/10/2019

Five Questions with Yossi Klein HaLevi

Tags: Federation, Advocacy, Israel, Overseas

Five Questions with Yossi Klein HaLevi

Author and speaker, Yossi Klein Halevi’s latest book, Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor is a unique approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and a way forward for the entire people in the Middle East.

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01/09/2019

Lion of Judah Endowment

Tags: Women

Lion of Judah Endowment

Join us in celebrating 25 years of the Lion of Judah Endowment, as we work together to secure 25 new LOJEs by January 2020.

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01/08/2019

"Sharing Perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian Relationship" at CRC Annual Meeting

Tags: Federation, Advocacy, Israel, Overseas

"Sharing Perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian Relationship" at CRC Annual Meeting

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will host two professionals from Roots-Shorashim-Judur, a network of Israelis and Palestinians working together to make changes in an effort to end the ongoing struggle between the two sides. Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger, Roots Co-Founder, and Shadi Abu Awwad, Roots Palestinian Youth Director, will discuss “Sharing Perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian Relationship” at the 72nd Annual Meeting of the Community Relations Committee (CRC) and Sidney Z. Vincent Memorial Lecture.

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01/07/2019

Why We Volunteer with JDN Early Childhood Center

Tags: Federation, Volunteer

Bellefaire JCB, a Federation beneficiary agency, has been a community institution since the 1860’s. From community services and counseling and mentoring, to adoption and foster care services and combating youth homelessness and early intervention services, Bellefaire JCB is on top of caring and supporting Jewish Cleveland.

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01/04/2019

What's Happening in January: Upcoming Events

Tags: Federation

What's Happening in January: Upcoming Events

We hope you'll join us at some of our upcoming Federation events this month. There's something for everyone! To learn more or register, simply click on the links corresponding to the event you're interested in attending.

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01/04/2019

Volunteer of the Month: Marv Gisser

Tags: Volunteer

Volunteer of the Month: Marv Gisser

Find out how Marv Gisser is making an IMPACT! by volunteering.

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