On Oct. 27, 2018, a deadly attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh shook Jewish and other communities everywhere. The ripple effect could be felt throughout the country the tragic events of that Shabbat morning dominated headlines and newscasts for days, prompting Jewish communities like Cleveland to take action.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland raised $1,700,298 from 1,275 gifts during its annual Super Sunday Kickoff on Sept. 7. The event began its 2026 Campaign for Jewish Needs, which will conclude on Dec. 10.

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.

Together, we can achieve anything! By supporting the 2025 Campaign, our community ensures that basic needs are met, antisemitism is confronted, Jewish traditions are celebrated and passed on, and so much more.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced today the 2025 cohort of Mandel Myers Fellows who worked as staff at select Jewish overnight summer camps. This year’s program featured a cohort of 81 fellows.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Older Adult Task Force spent more than a year identifying priorities within Cleveland’s aging Jewish community and ways to provide support, releasing its findings in mid-April.

For too many Jewish families around the globe, food, shelter, and peace of mind are scarce and precious resources. That’s certainly true for Marina Mayorov and her son Bogdan — two Jews struggling to survive in battered Odesa, Ukraine.

Ten years ago, Women IN Philanthropy created the mentoring program Coaching Circles. It's an opportunity for women of all ages and places in their lives to grow alongside each other in a meaningful and personal way.

A warm and sunny Aug. 24 resulted in thousands making their way to the Cleveland Cultural Gardens to come together and celebrate the different backgrounds that make up Cleveland, regardless of contrasting viewpoints or political tensions, for the 79th annual One World Day.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will host its 2026 Campaign For Jewish Needs Super Sunday Kickoff event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 7 at 25701 Science Park Drive, with new activities setting this year’s event apart from years past.