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Every year, Jewish Cleveland raises money for the Campaign for Jewish Needs to help ensure our community’s vitality and vibrancy.

Every dollar makes a huge difference.

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Federation Campaign Chair: 'Jewish Cleveland is Safe and Strong' As 2025 Campaign Closes

Dec 13, 2024

Federation Campaign Chair: 'Jewish Cleveland is Safe and Strong' As 2025 Campaign Closes

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland celebrated the closing of another record-breaking Campaign for Jewish Needs with an estimated 200 supporters on Dec. 11 at the Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School in Beachwood.

‘Here For Good’: A Community United in Giving and Gratitude

Dec 6, 2024

‘Here For Good’: A Community United in Giving and Gratitude

When we talk about the critical needs in our Jewish community, how many of us have the full picture of what that really means? I have been involved with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and supported our community’s annual Campaign for Jewish Needs for decades, so when I took the helm as campaign chair this year, I thought I knew what I was getting into.

Sharing Blessings: How Jewish Cleveland Supports Those In Need

Nov 22, 2024

Sharing Blessings: How Jewish Cleveland Supports Those In Need

As Thanksgiving approaches, we not only take stock in everything we are thankful for, but we also remember those in need. Right here in Cleveland, thousands struggle all year just to obtain basic necessities like food, clothing and shelter.

WATCH: JFSA's Kindness Center Delivers a Trio of Programming

Nov 18, 2024

WATCH: JFSA's Kindness Center Delivers a Trio of Programming

In July 2023, JFSA opened The Kindness Center, which houses three of the Federation beneficiary's most unique programs - PLAN, Horvitz YouthAbility, and Adult Day Support - for at-risk youth and individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

TOGETHER, we help save and change tens of thousands of lives in Cleveland, Israel, and around the world. Thank you!


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Giving Societies

We recognize the dedication and generosity of donors who support our community’s annual Campaign for Jewish Needs by honoring them with the following giving societies.

Each society is designed to create communities within themselves by connecting people through diverse identities, interests, stages of life, philanthropic goals, and Jewish engagement. Together, these generous leaders in our community are making a profound and lasting impact here in Cleveland, in Israel, and around the world.

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Employer Donation Matching

General Campaign Chair AMIR JAFFA
Board Chair DANIEL N. ZELMAN
President ERIKA B. RUDIN-LURIA

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