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01/12/2021

Upcoming Events for You

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Upcoming Events for You

Check out our upcoming events, including a virtual tour of Cleveland's sister cities, a three-part program about “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Contemporary Israeli Cinema,” and a panel discussion of community leaders from the Black, Latinx, and Jewish communities.

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01/06/2021

Statement: Riot at the U.S. Capitol Building

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Statement: Riot at the U.S. Capitol Building

We pray for the safety of all Members of Congress, their staff and the law enforcement who are protecting them. We thank Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman, and Governor Mike DeWine for their strong statements and join them in urging an end to the violence. We also unequivocally condemn any elected official trying to advance a position by claiming that Adolf Hitler was “right.” Violent unlawful protests and hate-fueled rhetoric have no place in our democratic society.

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12/24/2020

Statement: EU Court Decision to Uphold Ban on Kosher Slaughter

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Statement: EU Court Decision to Uphold Ban on Kosher Slaughter

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland strongly condemns the recent decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union to uphold a Belgian ban on ritual and kosher slaughter, enabling anti-Jewish laws to be enacted throughout Europe.

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12/01/2020

Jewish Cleveland Stands Up to Hate in New York

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Jewish Cleveland Stands Up to Hate in New York

Last January, Jewish Clevelanders came out in big numbers to participate in the "No Hate. No Fear. Solidarity March" in New York City to stand up against hatred and anti-Semitism.

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10/13/2020

WATCH: From Ferguson to Today: A Webinar on Systemic Racism

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WATCH: From Ferguson to Today: A Webinar on Systemic Racism

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland joined with AJC and the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage for the third and final program in a webinar series about issues that are impacting our nation.

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09/29/2020

Nontraditional Fall Memorial Keeps Alive Holocaust Victims

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Nontraditional Fall Memorial Keeps Alive Holocaust Victims

Small groups and individuals approached the Kol Israel Foundation Memorial at Mount Zion Cemetery in Bedford Heights on Sept. 27 for the 19th annual Fall Memorial, taking turns paying respect to their ancestors who were victims of the Holocaust.

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09/16/2020

WATCH: Faith in Times of Crisis

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WATCH: Faith in Times of Crisis

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland hosted a joint program with AJC Cleveland and Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage focused on faith in times of crisis.

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08/25/2020

Panel Promotes Responsibilities of Right to Vote

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Panel Promotes Responsibilities of Right to Vote

“As Americans, we have fought for that right throughout our history,” moderator Bradley J. Schlang, government relations chair at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland in Beachwood, said during an Aug. 12 voting rights panel hosted on Zoom.

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08/25/2020

Federation campaign Launch Opens with Messages from the Heart

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Federation campaign Launch Opens with Messages from the Heart

More than 300 participants gathered for the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s 2021 launch event Aug. 27.

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08/19/2020

Action Alert: Ensure Americans Can Vote Safely and Fairly

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Action Alert: Ensure Americans Can Vote Safely and Fairly

As our nation continues to manage its way through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland strongly believes no Ohioan should have to choose between their health and exercising their right to vote this November.

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