Gather up gently used books your children are no longer reading or purchase new books to ensure that all kids growing up in Greater Cleveland have books of their own to read and cherish. A book in the hands of a child is a magical thing!

Local police departments in the eastern suburbs of Cleveland credited the Jewish Federation of Cleveland for alerting them to a live hostage crisis in Colleyville, Texas, Jan. 15 just before noon and stepped up their response immediately.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Young Leadership Division (YLD) announced that Ryan Levine will succeed Abbie Pappas as the division’s board chair, effective January 2022. YLD connects Jewish young adults, ages 22 – 45, to each other and the community through social, volunteer, leadership, and philanthropic activities.

Help keep houses of worship for all faiths in Cleveland and across the country safe. Contact your members of Congress now and urge them to double NSGP funding this year!

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Kim Pesses is chair of the Federation’s Population Study Committee. We had the opportunity to chat with Kim about the population study, its significance, and how it will help Jewish Cleveland moving forward.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland today announced that Mozelle T. Jackson has been named its new chief financial officer, effective July 1, 2022. She succeeds Barry Reis, who previously announced his intention to take on a new role within the organization.

Start off 2022 by caring for those in need! As the community continues to deal with the ongoing effects of COVID-19, we are working with local human service agencies to identify ways to help at-risk members of our community and the vulnerable throughout Greater Cleveland. Together we can support these individuals by donating much needed items each month.

We are saddened to share the loss of Leonard Fuchs (z"l), Jewish Federation of Cleveland emeritus trustee and founder of Federation beneficiary agency Fuchs Mizrachi School.