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10/08/2024

Combating Hate: Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Fight Against Antisemitism

Tags: Federation, Campaign25, Video, Israel, Advocacy

Combating Hate: Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Fight Against Antisemitism

Combating the hatred faced by the Jewish people has always been a top priority for the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. In the months following the October 7th attacks on Israel by the terrorist organization Hamas, antisemitic incidents surged by 388%, making Federation’s mission even more critical. From advocating against discriminatory resolution proposals at council meetings across Northeast Ohio to ensuring Jewish college students are getting the support they need from school administrators to empowering our community to combat online hate and more, Federation has been a driving force in the ongoing fight against antisemitism.

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10/01/2024

Upcoming Events for You

Tags: Federation, Israel, Overseas, Volunteer, Advocacy

Upcoming Events for You

We hope to see you at our October events, including a community-wide gathering on the one-year anniversary of 10-7-23, a special in-person-only episode of the hit podcast Call Me Back featuring host Dan Senor with Alana Newhouse, and more.

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09/30/2024

Action Alert: Protect Jewish College Students on October 7, 2024

Tags: Federation, Blog, Advocacy

Action Alert: Protect Jewish College Students on October 7, 2024

October 7, 2024 marks the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ attacks on Israel. As Jewish groups on college campuses across Ohio plan activities that day to remember those who were killed and pray for those still being held in Gaza, there are plans being made by others who want to use this occasion to glorify the crimes of Hamas, intimidate the Jewish community on campus, and further fan the flames of hatred.

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09/13/2024

Federation Takes Anti-Hate Message to Airwaves During Guardians, Cavs Games

Tags: Federation, Advocacy

Federation Takes Anti-Hate Message to Airwaves During Guardians, Cavs Games

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland created an ad campaign during the Cleveland Guardians season, the recently-completed Cleveland Cavaliers playoff season and on billboards in the Greater Cleveland area to help combat hate and spread awareness for the hostages taken during the Oct. 7, 2023, surprise attack on Israel by Hamas, that are still in captivity.

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09/10/2024

Cleveland Jewish Community Shows Support for Hostages

Tags: Federation, Israel, Advocacy, Overseas

Cleveland Jewish Community Shows Support for Hostages

About 100 community members showed their support for the hostages taken by Hamas during a gathering held by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland on Sept. 6 on its front lawn near the hostage ribbon display at 25701 Science Park Drive in Beachwood.

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08/30/2024

Federation Has a Long History of Responding in Times of Crisis at Home and Abroad

Tags: Federation, Israel, Overseas, Advocacy

Federation Has a Long History of Responding in Times of Crisis at Home and Abroad

Just 48 hours after the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, surprise attack on Israel by Hamas, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland gathered more than 2,000 Jewish and non-Jewish individuals to pray and support Israel outside of its Beachwood offices.

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08/28/2024

Cleveland Stands Together: A Community's Commitment to #BRINGTHEMHOMENOW

Tags: Federation, Campaign25, Video, Israel, Advocacy

Cleveland Stands Together: A Community's Commitment to #BRINGTHEMHOMENOW

On October 7, 2023, more than 250 innocent civilians were taken hostage by the terrorist group Hamas. These individuals are as old as 85 and as young as 9-months; they are men, women, and children; they are Israeli, American, Russian, Argentinian, and Thai. They have missed birthdays, anniversaries, and so many more milestones while being subjected to unimaginable horrors.

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08/27/2024

One World Day Puts Spotlight on Cultural Gardens

Tags: Federation, Advocacy, Volunteer

One World Day Puts Spotlight on Cultural Gardens

The 78th Annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens promoted the sharing of over 50 cultures through a diverse group of people, heritages, entertainment and food Aug. 25.

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08/06/2024

How One High School Program Helped College Students Combat Hate On Campus

Tags: Federation, Israel, Young Adults, Advocacy, Campaign25

How One High School Program Helped College Students Combat Hate On Campus

When it launched some 20 years ago, no one could have predicted how desperately needed this program of @akiva High School – a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland – would be today.

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08/05/2024

Action Alert: Protect Jewish College Students

Tags: Federation, Blog, Advocacy

Action Alert: Protect Jewish College Students

As Jewish college students prepare to return to campus for the upcoming school year, their administrators must also be prepared to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all, free from hate-fueled intimidation, harassment, and bullying.

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