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05/15/2025

Mt. Sinai Health Foundation Receives Eisenman Award at Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Annual Meeting

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Mt. Sinai Health Foundation Receives Eisenman Award at Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Annual Meeting

The Mt. Sinai Health Foundation in Cleveland was honored with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s highest civic honor, the Charles Eisenman Award for Exceptional Civic Contributions.

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05/15/2025

Zelman’s Tenure as Board Chair Lauded at Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Annual Meeting

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Zelman’s Tenure as Board Chair Lauded at Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Annual Meeting

Haviv Rettig Gur, senior analyst of The Times of Israel and the host of the “Ask Haviv Anything” podcast, stressed to Jewish Clevelanders that it is important to ask “the hard questions.”

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05/13/2025

WATCH: Mt. Sinai Health Foundation, 2025 Charles Eisenman Award Recipient

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WATCH: Mt. Sinai Health Foundation, 2025 Charles Eisenman Award Recipient

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced at the 121st Annual Meeting on May 13 that the Mt. Sinai Health Foundation has been named the recipient of the Charles Eisenman Award, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s highest civic honor for outstanding contributions to our community.

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05/13/2025

WATCH: Thank You, Daniel N. Zelman

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WATCH: Thank You, Daniel N. Zelman

Thank you Daniel N. Zelman for guiding and leading our community as Board Chair of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland during the past three years (2022-2025)!

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05/12/2025

Jewish Federation of Cleveland to Reflect on Past Year at May 13 Annual Meeting

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Jewish Federation of Cleveland to Reflect on Past Year at May 13 Annual Meeting

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will host its 121st Annual Meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. May 13 at Park Synagogue at 27500 Shaker Blvd. in Pepper Pike.

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05/09/2025

A Look at Jewish Life in Azerbaijan

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A Look at Jewish Life in Azerbaijan

Barry Guttman and Rafi Mahilnitski, two Jewish Cleveland young leaders recently returned from a once-in-a-lifetime journey, visiting the Jewish community in Azerbijan with Jewish Federations of North America's National Young Leadership Cabinet (NYLC).

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05/06/2025

Upcoming Events for You

Tags: Federation, Israel, Women, Arts, Volunteer

Upcoming Events for You

We hope to see you at our May events! This month, community members can hear from renowned Israeli journalist Haviv Rettig Gur at our 121st annual meeting, attend an informative community security training, view our latest art exhibit in the Roe Green Gallery, and more.

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05/05/2025

Community Celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut Sees Over 1,500 Attendees

Tags: Federation, Israel, Overseas, Teens, Families

Community Celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut Sees Over 1,500 Attendees

Over 1,500 people of all ages joined the Jewish community in celebrating Israel’s 77th Independence Day on May 1 at Congregation Mishkan Or in Beachwood.

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05/01/2025

Community Recalls Fallen Soldiers, Terror Victims

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Community Recalls Fallen Soldiers, Terror Victims

The Cleveland Jewish community united on April 29 in honor of Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Remembrance Day.

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05/01/2025

Families of Holocaust Survivors Share Heroic Stories

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Families of Holocaust Survivors Share Heroic Stories

More than 500 community members at the Yom Hashoah commemoration on April 23 were encouraged to listen, remember and share the stories of Holocaust survivors.

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