Rabbi Yosef Lassri and his wife noticed their son, Yair – who has autism spectrum disorder – was not progressing as well as he could with his grades in school.

Jonathan wanting to participate in an overnight hiking trip this summer does not sound like a big deal. But, if you knew him, you'd understand why this was cause for celebration.

During these uncertain times, those at risk in our community and in the Greater Cleveland area need our help. Together, we can show our support by donating much needed items to monthly collections.

During these uncertain times, those at risk in our community and in the Greater Cleveland area need our help. Together, we can show our support by donating much needed items to monthly collections.

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), a Federation overseas beneficiary agency, is the leading global Jewish nonprofit organization, working in 70 countries to lift lives and strengthen communities. JDC rescues Jews in danger, provide aid to vulnerable Jews, develop innovative solutions to Israel’s most complex social challenges, cultivate a Jewish future, and lead the Jewish community’s response to crises. For over 100 years, their work has put the timeless Jewish value of mutual responsibility into action, making JDC essential to the survival of millions of people and the advancement of Jewish life across the globe.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland is proud to announce that Barbara S. Robinson is the 2021 recipient of the Gries Family Award in recognition of her lasting impact on Cleveland’s Jewish and general communities.

Calling all Middle and High School Students: Enter your essays and artwork for the 2022 Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah Creative Arts Contest, Cleveland’s Commemoration of the Holocaust & Heroism.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, JDC gives elderly Jewish women in the Ukraine food, medicine, and homecare.

Help identify Cleveland’s emerging Jewish leaders for the 2022 Mandel Symposium, a premier leadership program of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.