As her exhibition “If You Thirst for a Homeland” is on display at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Roe Green Gallery in Beachwood, the Federation will bring Israeli glass artist Dafna Kaffeman for a one-week artist-in-residence stay from Sept. 6 through 11.

Northeast Ohioans are beginning to see the street art creations of Tel Aviv-based urban artist Dede Bandaid at various locations around the Cleveland area, with the aim to help heal the local arts community after years of hardship amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Cleveland Israel Arts Connection was joined by Israeli artist, Shony Rivnay to view the exhibition “Unfolding Nature: Dancing through Waves” for an interactive discussion and tour of his paintings.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Cleveland Israel Arts Connection was proud to present the production of “Oasis,” a play written and performed by Amir Peter and directed by Hen David.

View the brochure to see all 2022 Spring and Summer offerings.

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.

We hope to see you at our upcoming events! During the month of September, we will enjoy cocktails and conversation in the Sukkah and hear about what it means to be Jewish in sports from Koby Altman, General Manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

We hope to see you at our upcoming events! During the month of August, we'll clean up one of our local Jewish cemetery grounds prior to the High Holy Days, learn about the acceleration of real estate technology during COVID-19, celebrate Elul with 30 days of inspiration, and more.

We hope to see you at our upcoming events! During the month of July, we'll connect with Israeli performers in a virtual setting, volunteer with local organizations, celebrate nature with a family-friendly scavenger hunt, and more!

The Cleveland Israel Arts Connection was delighted to connect with Israeli playwright/actor Hadar Galron, who adapted Jacob Buchan's story, “Whistle: My Mother was Mengele’s Secretary,” about being raised “invisible” by Holocaust survivors.