Israeli filmmaker Yonatan Nir understands all too well the negative reputation his country has developed around the world since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led invasion.

Mark your calendar for our January events! Explore the powerful work of renowned Israeli artist Moshe Gershuni, enjoy a joyful intergenerational celebration for grandparents and grandchildren, connect with peers at two young adult networking gatherings, and take part in a timely conversation on Israel and the Israeli-American relationship.

There’s a fitting coincidence in the latest collaboration between the Cleveland Israel Arts Connection and Mishkan Or Museum: it features an artist known for uniting seemingly disparate themes and emotions.

A 15-foot-tall and 10-foot-wide ribbon at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland in Beachwood displaying the faces of the 240 hostages has been updated with a new design to reflect Israel’s ceasefire deal with Hamas. The ribbon has been visible outside the Federation facing Richmond Road since December 2023.

We hope you’ll join us for our November events! This month, our whole community is invited to celebrate Shabbat for Good—a weekend of connection and purpose. You can also volunteer for the annual Campaign, explore our newest Roe Green Gallery exhibition at an open house, and lend a hand at the Cleveland Chesed Center.

We hope to see you at our October events! This month, community members can volunteer for the 2026 Campaign for Jewish Needs, attend Women IN Philanthropy's annual campaign event, learn about current and future trends in Israeli music, and more.

We hope to see you at our September events! This month, community members can help clean up a local Jewish cemetery prior to the High Holidays, celebrate Rosh Hashanah with various events, volunteer for the 2026 Campaign for Jewish Needs, and more.

We hope to see you at our August events! This month, we are excited to offer events for young families, a celebration at the Hebrew Cultural Garden during One World Day, community security trainings, and more.

We hope to see you at our July events! This month, community members can celebrate summer with lots of events for young families, volunteer opportunities, and more.

We hope to see you at our June events! This month, community members can volunteer at the Hebrew Cultural Garden, attend a community security training, view our latest art exhibit in the Roe Green Gallery, and more.