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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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'Shabbat for Good' Has Something for Everyone

Nov 13, 2025

'Shabbat for Good' Has Something for Everyone

With less than a month remaining until the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s 2026 Campaign for Jewish Needs concludes on Dec. 8, campaign vice chair Jason Wuliger is enthusiastic about the potential impact of “Shabbat for Good,” a three-day initiative that invites the community to attend services and then help raise funds for the campaign.

Campaign for Jewish Needs Chair Still Sees More To Do

Nov 11, 2025

Campaign for Jewish Needs Chair Still Sees More To Do

With about a month left in the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s annual 2026 Campaign for Jewish Needs, Amir Jaffa looks back on his two years spent as campaign chair, and discusses what he still plans to accomplish before his term ends.

How School-based Counseling Helped Young Student Thrive

Oct 31, 2025

How School-based Counseling Helped Young Student Thrive

For more than 25 years, with generous support from the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Bellefaire JCB has provided licensed, culturally sensitive therapists to Jewish day schools across Cleveland. These counselors ensure that students, families and educators have access to mental health support rooted in understanding and compassion.

No One Faces Dementia Alone

Oct 7, 2025

No One Faces Dementia Alone

Susan, whose name has been changed to protect client confidentiality, never expected her family’s world to change so quickly. Around 2020, she began noticing her mom’s memory slipping. What started as small lapses soon grew into something much harder – her mom needed constant care, and her dad was struggling to keep up with the changes. It became clear that her parents could no longer manage on their own.

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 JEFFREY J. WILD
President ERIKA B. RUDIN-LURIA

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