Twenty-three days after the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, the Cleveland Jewish community came together for a vigil for the over 230 hostages taken during the attacks.

We are saddened to share the loss of Robert D. Gries z"l, Federation Emeritus Trustee.

On Oct. 9, two days after the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust, I stood on a stage in front of more than 2,000 grieving members of our Cleveland community who came together to demonstrate our steadfast support for Israel and the Israeli people – and our deep commitment to each other as one people. The faces looking back at me were filled with sorrow, fear, anger and resolve. Business and civic leaders were standing resolutely shoulder to shoulder with Jewish leaders, and Jewish community members alongside others from all backgrounds and beliefs.

There are times when everything changes.

Former Cleveland ShinShin (Israeli emissaries) share their thoughts and send thank you messages to our community with the ongoing war in Israel.

We condemn the brutality of Hamas or any other terrorist group, and stand with Israel and the Jewish people.

Make the most of your year-end giving with some perennial, and some new, charitable planning tips.

More than 2000 people in Cleveland came together for a special gathering in support of Israel. This moment of solidarity featured local clergy, community leaders, and others as we come together to demonstrate our unshakeable stand with Israel at this time of crisis.

After the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Young Leadership Division mobilized to rebrand its Big Event as a Night of Unity to become a night of support.

The Jewish Volunteer Network (JVN) has created efforts to support the people of Israel as well as older adults in Cleveland during this horrific time. The following calls to action are directly based upon feedback we have received from our partners both locally and overseas as to what they need from us now, many of which can be done from your home. Please join us in service to show your support.