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Jewish Clevelanders' Passover Memories

Passover is a holiday that brings everyone together. We all have our own Pesach story and tradition. Read what some Jewish Clevelanders say is their favorite memory from the holiday. Chag Sameach!

Field of Jewish Dreams

Field of Jewish Dreams

Baseball is sometimes referred to as “America’s Pastime,” but this year’s World Baseball Classic (WBC) quickly became an Israeli sensation. Team Israel made it to the second round of the WBC, and not only dominated the tournament on the field, they created an international phenomenon – and Jewish Cleveland had a lot to do with that.

Israeli Artist Arie Azene Opens CLE Exhibit

Israeli Artist Arie Azene Opens CLE Exhibit

“Everything is special when you treat it in the eyes of art.”

YLDay of Caring: Books & Brews

YLDay of Caring: Books & Brews

What a great experience at the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank through the Federation’s YLDay of Caring!

Jared Miller Receives Yanowitz Award

Jared Miller Receives Yanowitz Award

Jared Miller of Solon has been awarded the 2016 Bennett and Donna Yanowitz Leadership Award by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.

113th Annual Meeting to Address Security

113th Annual Meeting to Address Security

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland invites the community to its 113th Annual Meeting featuring Dr. Ronald J. Clark, who oversaw critical infrastructure protection across physical and cyber risks activities for the Department of Homeland Security in his role as Deputy Under Secretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD).

Act Now: Gifts of Appreciated Securities!

Act Now: The time is right for gifts of appreciated securities!

Siegal to Receive 2017 Eisenman Award

Siegal to Receive 2017 Eisenman Award

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will continue a 90+ year tradition by recognizing a leader in the community for their exceptional civic contributions. This year, Michael Siegal of Gates Mills is the recipient of the distinguished Charles Eisenman Award. The Federation will honor Siegal and celebrate the strength of our community at the 113th Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 pm at B’nai Jeshurun Congregation, 27501 Fairmount Blvd., Pepper Pike. All are welcome to attend this free event.

Barry Guttman

Meet Barry Guttman, YLD Board Chair

2017 is becoming a very good year for Beachwood’s Barry Guttman. He has recently been named Board Chair of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Young Leadership Division (YLD).

My #JewishCleveland: Rick Gross

My #JewishCleveland: Rick Gross

We have a sense of belonging here in Cleveland, at Federation, and around the world.

Celebrating International Women's Day

Celebrating International Women's Day

A great way to celebrate International Women’s Day! Thank you to the 150 exceptional women who joined us to step into their best self at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s “The Women’s Forum: Embracing Courage, Resilience, & Gratitude.”

Jewish Cemeteries Need Our Support

Jewish Cemeteries Need Our Support

The recent vandalism of the Jewish cemeteries in St. Louis and Philadelphia saddened communities across the country. As we band together in support of our fellow communities we are reminded that our Jewish cemeteries need support not only in times of crisis but also 365 days per year.

My #JewishCleveland: Natalie Winer

My #JewishCleveland: Natalie Winer

My dad is Jewish and my mom is Catholic. I went to Catholic school from Pre-K through 12th grade. We hardly ever went to synagogue growing up. However, I started attending Shabbat services with my dad during high school and began to feel an extra sense of fulfillment.

Meet the Reitmans

Meet the Reitmans

They both learned at an early age the importance of giving tzedakah (charity). Sylvia’s mother was a leader in Pioneer Women and her father was the first Russian president of a Hungarian shul (Heights Temple). Bob’s father emigrated from Poland to West Virginia where they owned a store, with a shul upstairs.

Meet Peggy Garson

Meet Peggy Garson

I was raised in an environment that always involved tikkun olam (repairing the world). My mother used her experience in social work as a volunteer for Federation - one of her major life-long commitments.

Watch Now: Interfaith Tu B'Shevat Seder

Watch Now: Interfaith Tu B'Shevat Seder

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Community Relations Committee (CRC) held its third annual Tu B’Shevat Seder celebrating a shared Earth and the new year of the trees. It brought together more than 100 community members from many faiths and religions.

Meet Jane Busch

Meet Jane Busch

I grew up in a home where Shabbat dinners were a weekly occurrence and I was fortunate to learn first-hand how we must, as Jews, ensure a strong Jewish world.

Meet Dr. Irwin & Beryl Moore

Meet Dr. Irwin & Beryl Moore

In our sixty years of marriage, we have always considered our philanthropy as a couple.

8 Ways to Change Your Career in 2017

8 Ways to Change Your Career in 2017

Through Masa Israel, a program funded through I-Connect, an initiative of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, young adults like Mara are able to pick their perfect Israel travel experience.

Celebrating Our Shared Earth

Celebrating Our Shared Earth

A beautiful evening celebrating our shared earth!